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Saturday, April 5, 2025
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT
Speaker Ready Room

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM CT

Speaker Ready Room

Location: Grand Suite 2, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

12:30 PM - 3:45 PM CT
Centering Learning Pre-Conference Workshop

12:30 PM - 3:45 PM CT

Centering Learning Pre-Conference Workshop

Location: Montreux, Second Floor (Swissotel)

Janice Denton – University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

Susan Hatfield – Winona State University

Janet Smith – Pittsburg State University

7:15 AM - 6:00 PM CT
HLC Information Desk

7:15 AM - 6:00 PM CT

HLC Information Desk

Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM CT

HLC Information Desk

Location: Zurich Ballroom Foyer, First Floor (Swissotel)

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM CT
HLC Registration Desk

7:30 AM - 6:00 PM CT

HLC Registration Desk

Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

7:30 AM - 6:15 PM CT
HLC Information Desk

7:30 AM - 6:15 PM CT

HLC Information Desk

Location: Regency Ballroom Foyer, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

12:30 PM - 3:45 PM CT
Strategies for Experienced ALOs Pre-Conference Workshop

12:30 PM - 3:45 PM CT

Strategies for Experienced ALOs Pre-Conference Workshop

Location: Vevey 1-2, Second Floor (Swissotel)

Shawna L. Herwick – Southeast Community College Area

Jamal Scott – National Louis University

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT
Seeking Accreditation Pre-Conference Workshop

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CT

Seeking Accreditation Pre-Conference Workshop

Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Andrew Lootens-White – Higher Learning Commission

H.O. Brownback – Southwestern Illinois College

Benny L. Gooden – Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission

Judith Penrod Siminoe, J.D. – St. Cloud State University

Melissa Efurd – Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

7:45 AM - 8:45 AM CT
Peer Reviewer Updates & Training

7:45 AM - 8:45 AM CT

Coffee and Networking

Location: Regency Foyer, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT
New Chair Training (By Invitation Only)

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT

New Chair Training (By Invitation Only)

Location: Michigan 3, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Kevin L. Cole – University of Sioux Falls

Kristin Stehouwer – Northwood University

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM CT
Peer Reviewer Updates & Training

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM CT

HLC Peer Corps Updates

Location: Regency A-C, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Allison Langford – Higher Learning Commission

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM CT
Peer Reviewer Updates & Training

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM CT

PC-1 - Comprehensive Evaluations and Assurance Reviews in Canopy

Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Jon Davenport, PMP, CSM – Higher Learning Commission

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

William Mahoney – Higher Learning Commission

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM CT

PC-2 - Data from Comprehensive Evaluations: Key Insights for Peer Reviewers

Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Hoa Khuong – Higher Learning Commission

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM CT

PC-3 - Making the Case: Sharpening your Team Report Writing Skills

Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Gail M. Jensen – Creighton University

Luis D. Montes – University of Central Oklahoma

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM CT

PC-4 - The "Multiverse" of HLC Reviews

Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Vince Coraci – Higher Learning Commission

Allison Langford – Higher Learning Commission

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM CT

PC-5 - Bias Unmasked: Deep Dive into Bias Mitigation and Accreditation Integrity

Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Christon Arthur – La Sierra University

Jesse M. Bernal, PhD – Grand Valley State University

Remy Bruder, DNP, RN – Rochester University

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM CT

PC-6 - The Triad: Federal Government, States and Accreditors

Location: Roosevelt 3AB, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Robert Rucker – Higher Learning Commission

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CT
Peer Reviewer Updates & Training

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CT

PC-7 - Training for Substantive Change Processes: New Substantive Change Reviewers

Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

Tamas Horvath – Higher Learning Commission

Nicole Perez – Higher Learning Commission

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CT

PC-8 - Building Finance Understanding for Non-Finance Peer Reviewers

Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Kathy Parkison – Indiana University Kokomo

Deanna McCormick – Simpson College

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CT

PC-9 - HLC Peer Reviewer Procedures Versus Team Chair Preferences (Team Chairs Only)

Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Allison Langford – Higher Learning Commission

Janet Smith – Pittsburg State University

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CT

PC-10 - Revised 3.C Spotlight: Peer Review Insights

Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Sarah B. Westfall, PhD – Kalamazoo College

Lisa Perez-Miller – Pratt Community College

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM CT

PC-11 - Using SAP Concur Expense

Location: Roosevelt 3AB, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Susan Pyne-Torres – Higher Learning Commission

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM CT
Peer Reviewer Updates & Training

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM CT

Peer Corps Recognition Luncheon

Location: Regency A-C, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Allison Langford – Higher Learning Commission

Julia Goeke – Higher Learning Commission

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM CT
Peer Reviewer Updates & Training

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM CT

PC-12 - Conducting Location, Branch Campus, Multi-Location and Multi-Campus Visits

Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Vince Coraci – Higher Learning Commission

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

Nicole Perez – Higher Learning Commission

Yahaira G. Hall – Higher Learning Commission

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM CT

PC-13 - Building and Maintaining Quality Distance Education Programs

Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM CT

PC-14 - Pell-Eligible Prison Education Programs: Training for Peer Reviewers

Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Pat Newton-Curran – Higher Learning Commission

Bonnie Jenkins – Evangel University of the Assemblies of God

Maria Miller

Anthea M. Sweeney – Higher Learning Commission

Belinda Wheeler – Vera Institute of Justice

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM CT

PC-15 - Being Active in the Peer Corps During Retirement

Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Allison Langford – Higher Learning Commission

Julia Goeke – Higher Learning Commission

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM CT

PC-16 - Met With Concerns: When Teams Face Unexpected Challenges (Team Chairs Only)

Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Rita Gulstad, PhD – Central Methodist University

Reggies Wenyika – Arizona Christian University

1:15 PM - 2:00 PM CT

PC-17 - SAP Concur Office Hours: Ask Us Anything

Location: Roosevelt 3AB, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Susan Pyne-Torres – Higher Learning Commission

Ofelia Martinez – Higher Learning Commission

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM CT
Peer Reviewer Updates & Training

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM CT

PC-18 - Assigning Sanctions

Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission

Luis D. Montes – University of Central Oklahoma

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM CT

PC-19 - Revised Criteria for Accreditation: Implications for Peer Reviewers

Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Allison Langford – Higher Learning Commission

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission

Sarah B. Westfall, PhD – Kalamazoo College

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM CT

PC-20 - Panel Discussion about Conducting Reviews at Correctional Facilities

Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Pat Newton-Curran – Higher Learning Commission

Bonnie Jenkins – Evangel University of the Assemblies of God

Maria Miller

Anthea M. Sweeney – Higher Learning Commission

Belinda Wheeler – Vera Institute of Justice

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM CT

PC-21 - Finding Balance: The Year 4 Open Pathway Assurance Review (Team Chairs Only)

Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Vince Coraci – Higher Learning Commission

Marie Baehr – Coe College

Andrew Lootens-White – Higher Learning Commission

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM CT

PC-22 - Let’s Talk Team Dynamics and Effective Practices for Peer Reviewers

Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Lisa Perez-Miller – Pratt Community College

Scott W. Epstein – Davenport University

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM CT

PC-23 - The Essential Canopy for Peer Reviewers

Location: Roosevelt 3AB, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Jon Davenport, PMP, CSM – Higher Learning Commission

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

William Mahoney – Higher Learning Commission

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Peer Reviewer Updates & Training

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CT

PC-25 - Revised Criteria for Accreditation: Implications for Peer Reviewers

Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Allison Langford – Higher Learning Commission

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission

Lisa Perez-Miller – Pratt Community College

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission

Sarah B. Westfall, PhD – Kalamazoo College

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CT

PC-26 - Assigning Interim Monitoring

Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Lee Bash – Graceland University

Jackie L. Freeze – Western Wyoming Community College

Sherilyn W. Poole – Governors State University

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CT

PC-27 - Reduced-Credit Bachelor's Program Training for Peer Reviewers

Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CT

PC-28 - What Peer Reviewers Should Know About Tribal Colleges & Universities

Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Koreen Ressler – Sitting Bull College

Jana Hanson, PhD – American Indian Higher Education Consortium

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CT

PC-29 - Canopy Office Hours: Ask Us Anything

Location: Roosevelt 3AB, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Jon Davenport, PMP, CSM – Higher Learning Commission

William Mahoney – Higher Learning Commission

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CT
Pre-Conference Workshop

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM CT

PC-24 - Student Success Outcomes Training for Peer Reviewers

Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Pat Newton-Curran – Higher Learning Commission

Vince Coraci – Higher Learning Commission

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CT
Conversations with Presidents & Trustees

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM CT

Conversations with Presidents and Trustees Breakfast

Location: Zurich E-G, First Floor (Swissotel)

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CT
State of HLC

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM CT

State of HLC

Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Barbara Gellman-Danley – Higher Learning Commission

9:10 AM - 10:25 AM CT
Conversations with Presidents & Trustees

9:10 AM - 10:25 AM CT

Disaster Preparation and Recovery

Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Timothy Letzring – University of Central Florida

Christopher A. Fiebrich – University of Oklahoma

Laura B. Leatherwood – Blue Ridge Community College

Ryan Trosper – Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso

Kim van Noort – University of North Carolina, Asheville

10:40 AM - 11:50 AM CT
Conversations with Presidents & Trustees

10:40 AM - 11:50 AM CT

Credentials and the Future of Higher Education

Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Kathleen deLaski – Education Design Lab

Sean Armstrong – Washington University in St. Louis

Kim Moore – Wichita State University

Ian Roark – Pima Community College

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT
Conversations with Presidents & Trustees

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

Conversations with Presidents and Trustees Lunch

Location: Zurich E-G, First Floor (Swissotel)

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT
Featured

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CT

Washington Update

Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Jon Fansmith – American Council on Education

2:05 PM - 3:15 PM CT
Conversations with Presidents & Trustees

2:05 PM - 3:15 PM CT

A Deep Dive Discussion with Attendees on Change Leadership

Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Donald Elliman – Member, HLC Board of Trustees

Sandra Cassady, PhD – Rockhurst University

Daniel Phelan – Jackson College

D'Arcy Philps – Penn Hill Group

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM CT
Conversations with Presidents & Trustees

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM CT

Wrap Up & Next Steps

Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Barbara Gellman-Danley – Higher Learning Commission

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CT
Concurrent Sessions

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CT

Orientation for First Time Conference Attendees

Location: Regency A-C, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Andrew Lootens-White – Higher Learning Commission

Janet Smith – Pittsburg State University

First Time Attendees

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Expo Hours

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT

Expo Hours

Location: Grand Hall and Expo, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT
Keynote

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT

Keynote: Uniting Campus Communities: Finding Common Ground With Shared Values

Location: Grand Ballroom B, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

David Allison – Valuegraphics Research Project

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT
Overflow for Keynote

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT

Keynote: Uniting Campus Communities: Finding Common Ground With Shared Values (Overflow)

Location: Regency Ballroom, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

David Allison – Valuegraphics Research Project

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CT

Keynote: Uniting Campus Communities: Finding Common Ground With Shared Values (Overflow)

Location: Crystal Ballroom, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

David Allison – Valuegraphics Research Project

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT
Welcome Reception

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT

Welcome Reception

Location: Grand Hall, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

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4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CT
Council on Advancement of Two-Year Colleges (CATYC) Meeting

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM CT

Council on Advancement of Two-Year Colleges (CATYC) Meeting

Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)