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  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    C-10 - Comprehensive Evaluation Unplugged: Tales, Tips, and Triumphs
    Location: Zurich E-G, First Floor (Swissotel)
    Judith B. Tomasson – Central New Mexico Community College
    Amardeep Kahlon – Central New Mexico Community College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    C-16 - Rising from the Ashes: Leveraging Challenges to Attain Accreditation Success
    Location: St. Gallen, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Janna L. Oakes, PhD – Rocky Vista University
    David Forstein, DO – Rocky Vista University
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    C-27 - An Engaging Multi-Campus Preparation for a Successful Accreditation Visit
    Location: St. Gallen, Second Floor (Swissotel)
    Karla Hardesty – Colorado Mountain College
    Kathryn S. Regjo – Colorado Mountain College
    Belle van 't Hoff – Colorado Mountain College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    C-33 - Rethinking Faculty Qualifications: One University’s Approach to Evaluation and Documentation
    Location: Zurich E-G, First Floor (Swissotel)
    Matthew S. Dabros – Aurora University
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-42 - 5 Strategies that Worked: Accreditation in a Fully Remote Environment
    Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)
    Bethany Alden-Rivers – College for Financial Planning, Inc.
    Jeffrey Barnette – College for Financial Planning, Inc.
    Cindy Riecke, CFP – College for Financial Planning, Inc.
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-44 - Collaborative Development of Assurance Arguments: Concrete Examples from the Field
    Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Kristine M. Sudbeck, PhD – Nebraska Indian Community College
    Charlene Widener, PhD – Northeast Community College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-45 - Enhancing Accreditation Success: Harnessing Generative AI for Effective Assurance Arguments
    Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Yash Morimoto, Ph.D – Santa Fe Community College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-50 - Quality Initiative Project Determination: Campus Input, Feedback, and Buy-in
    Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Ellen Fagerstrom, PhD – Minnesota State University Moorhead
    Jered Pigeon – Minnesota State University Moorhead
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-59 - Revised Criteria 1 & 2: Colleague Conversation
    Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Lisa Perez-Miller – Pratt Community College
    Rita Gulstad, PhD – Central Methodist University
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-61 - From Surviving to Thriving: Lessons Learned from Probation
    Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Frank Weller, DMin, MA, BRE – Great Lakes Christian College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-65 - The Comprehensive Evaluation: A Panel Presentation
    Location: Grand Hall J, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)
    Jamal Scott – National Louis University
    Tonia Bock – University of St. Thomas
    Caroline Geary – University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Sunday, Apr 6th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-66 - The Year 4 Open Pathway Assurance Review: A Panel Presentation
    Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)
    C. David Moon – University of Colorado Colorado Springs
    Jill Budde, DPT – Indian Hills Community College
    Bill Chura, PhD – Lewis University
    Catherine Golden, Ed.D., M.P.A. – Purdue University
    Kristi Kuntz – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    C-86 - Creating a Sustainable Structure for Accreditation
    Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Julie Weishar – Parkland College
    Matthew Hurt, PhD – Parkland College
    Kevin Knott – Parkland College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CT
    C-90 - QIP Workshops: Foundation for Continuous Improvement in Graduate Program Assessment
    Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)
    Mark Woolsey – Missouri State University
    Richard Amberg – Missouri State University
    Mary Bohlen – Missouri State University
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    C-101 - Revised Criterion 4: Colleague Conversation
    Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Deanna McCormick – Simpson College
    Lisa Perez-Miller – Pratt Community College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    C-104 - From Compliance to Continuous Improvement: Normalizing the Accreditation Process
    Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)
    Heather M. Snider – Rock Valley College
    Lisa Mehlig – Rock Valley College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CT
    C-106 - Understanding the Legislative Pushback on DEI in Higher Education
    Location: Regency C, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Clifford Humphrey – Florida Department of Education
    Braden Boucek – Southeastern Legal Foundation
    Scott Yenor – Claremont Institute/ Boise State University
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    1:30 PM - 2:15 PM CT
    C-121 - Reflecting on a Successful Site Visit: Strategies, Processes, and Synergy
    Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Ritu Subramony – University of Illinois Chicago
    Eric Schwarze – University of Illinois Chicago
    Nikos Varelas – University of Illinois Chicago
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-130 - Closing a Door, Opening a Window: Location Closures and Openings
    Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Suzanne L. Boyd, PhD – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
    Margo Leone – Waukesha County Technical College
    Bobbi J. Fields, EdD, MPA – Nicolet Area Technical College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-133 - It's a Marathon, not a Sprint!
    Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Cammie Pollastro – Western Wyoming Community College
    Mark Rembacz – Western Wyoming Community College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-134 - Mastering the Year 4 Update: Strategies for Accreditation Success
    Location: Grand Hall J, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)
    Ute S. Lahaie – Walsh University
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-135 - Revised Criterion 3: Colleague Conversation
    Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Remy Bruder, DNP, RN – Rochester University
    Monica Varner, PhD – University of Tulsa
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Monday, Apr 7th
    2:30 PM - 3:15 PM CT
    C-139 - The What and How of Quality Initiatives
    Location: Grand Ballroom F, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)
    Denise McCory – Cuyahoga Community College
    Justin Heinzekehr – Goshen College
    Mark D. Kelland, PhD – Lansing Community College
    Loralyn Taylor, PhD – Ohio University
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Tuesday, Apr 8th
    9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CT
    C-157 - Lessons Learned: Preparing the Reaffirmation of Accreditation Project
    Location: Regency A, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Paul R. Burmeister – Wisconsin Lutheran College
    Martin Miller – Wisconsin Lutheran College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Tuesday, Apr 8th
    9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CT
    C-158 - Navigating the ALO Role: Strategies for Success and Actionable Solutions
    Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Kristin Stehouwer – Northwood University
    Brian McDermott – Central Community College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Tuesday, Apr 8th
    9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CT
    C-160 - Turn Data into Insights and Lead with Purpose!
    Location: Regency B, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Deborah A. Phelps – Cowley College
    Holly Harper, CPA – Cowley College
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Tuesday, Apr 8th
    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CT
    C-165 - Evolving Assessment Culture through Cultivating Collaborative Leadership
    Location: Regency A, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Rachel Shefner, PhD – Loyola University of Chicago
    Eilene Edejer – Loyola University of Chicago
    Laura Gawlinski – Loyola University of Chicago
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation
  • Tuesday, Apr 8th
    10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CT
    C-169 - Using Evidence Effectively: A 'How To' from Evaluation to Citation
    Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)
    Christopher L. Proctor, MLS – Indiana University Southeast
    Institutional Experiences with Accreditation