Working Groups

In alignment with the seven standards for accreditation, there are seven Working Groups. Each Working Group is given general directives for conducting the work assigned to the group. These general guidelines are in addition to the specific charges that align with the assigned standard.  There are 10-15 persons assigned to each of the seven Working Groups and are identified below:

The institution’s mission defines its purpose within the context of higher education, the students it serves, and what it intends to accomplish. The institution’s stated goals are clearly linked to its mission and specify how the institution fulfills its mission.

Co-Chairs: Kenny Hendrickson Ph.D. and Suzanne Darrow-Magras Ph.D

Working Group Members:

Judith Daley, Andre’a Dorsey, Jackeima Flemming, Kendra Harris, Debbie Joseph, Marilyn Henderson, Molly Perry, Kim Waddel, Jeannine Francis-Brown, Alfonso Rodriguez, Kyza Callwood 

Ethics and integrity are central, indispensable, and defining hallmarks of effective higher education institutions. In all activities, whether internal or external, an institution must be faithful to its mission, honor its contracts and commitments, adhere to its policies, and represent itself truthfully.

Co-Chairs: Andre’a Dorsey, Neville Williams

Working Group Members:

Sherrika Industrious-Phillips, David Capriola, Mark Jeffrey Deans, George Francis, Darin Connor, Dara Hamilton, Kyza Callwood, Rick Nader, Marc Boumedine, Caroline Polydore-Simon, Shauna Matthew, Jessica LaPlace

An institution provides students with learning experiences that are characterized by rigor and coherence at all program, certificate, and degree levels, regardless of instructional modality. All learning experiences, regardless of modality, program pace/schedule, level, and setting are consistent with higher education expectations.

Co-Chairs: Michelle Peterson, Monifa Potter

Working Group Members: Patricia Burks, Christina Chanes, Tish-Loy Deans, Anayah Ferris, George Francis, Elizabeth Jaeger, Denise Lake, Cheryl Mingo, Adam Parr, Aaron Rapp, Emmanuel Ukpe 

Across all educational experiences, settings, levels, and instructional modalities, the institution recruits and admits students whose interests, abilities, experiences, and goals are congruent with its mission and educational offerings. The institution commits to student retention, persistence, completion, and success through a coherent and effective support system sustained by qualified professionals, which enhances the quality of the learning environment, contributes to the educational experience, and fosters student success.

Co-Chairs: Leslyn Tonge , Andrew Seeber

Working Group Members: Marva Austrie, Andre’a Dorsey, Keisha Ramtahal, Mariska Richards, Mylon Frett, Rashanna Townsend, 'Daejah Milligan, Tamika Thomas Williams, Xuri Allen, Zeidan Bass

Assessment of student learning and achievement demonstrates that the institution’s students have accomplished educational goals consistent with their program of study, degree level, the institution’s mission, and appropriate expectations for institutions of higher education.

Co-Chairs: Adam Parr, Jarelle Berkeley

Working Group Members: Nathan Austin, Peter Jean-Baptiste, Marc Boumedine, Diana Bowen, Andre’a Dorsey, Kimarie Engerman, Sophia McKenzie, Noreen Michael, Michelle Peterson, Diahann Ryan, David Sul, Tamika Thomas, Ayesha K. Williams

The institution’s planning processes, resources, and structures are aligned with each other and are sufficient to fulfill its mission and goals, to continuously assess and improve its programs and services, and to respond effectively to opportunities and challenges. 

Co-Chairs: Jeanine Francis-Brown, Stan Latesky

Working Group Members: Joleen Buchanan, Christine Chanes, Kailey Hand, Kelly Harrigan, Jamecha Herman, Rick Nader, Elroy Richard, Marlene Parrott-Gokool, Erik Pattison, Moriah Sevier, Jessica Taylor, Kim Waddel

The institution is governed and administered in a manner that allows it to realize its stated mission and goals in a way that effectively benefits the institution, its students, and the other constituencies it serves. Even when supported by or affiliated with a related entity, the institution has education as its primary purpose, and it operates as an academic institution with appropriate autonomy.

Co-Chairs: Malik Sekou, Pamela Moolenaar-Wirsiy

Working Group Members: Cherilyn Browne, Denise Blanchette, Tina Callwood, Maria Fleming, Tamia Grant, Carlton Holmes, Dhakiya Liburd, Keisha Ramtahal, Saidah Sekou, Linda Smith, Ki-Ana Tonge, Renel Smith, Clinton Valley