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Monday, April 15, 2024
7:15 AM – 4:00 PM CT
Information

7:15 AM – 4:00 PM CT

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

Favorite

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM CT
Social Function

7:30 AM – 8:45 AM CT

Continental Breakfast
Location: Riverside Hall, Exhibit Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Sponsored In Part By

Favorite

7:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT
Assessment Academy Poster Fair

7:30 AM – 4:30 PM CT

Assessment Academy Poster Fair
Location: Grand Hall and Expo, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Kim Davis – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Kim Davis (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 671962###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Associate Director of Member Education###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Kim Davis (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers

7:30 AM – 4:45 PM CT
Information

7:30 AM – 4:45 PM CT

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

Favorite

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CT
Information

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM CT

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

Favorite

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
Keynote

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT

Keynote: The Future of Education and Training
Location: Grand Ballroom, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Daniel Susskind – King's College London

Favorite

Daniel Susskind – King's College London ### 2188271###Keynote Speaker###Research Professor in Economics ###King's College London###
Keynote Speaker: Daniel Susskind – King's College London
###

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT
Overflow for Monday Keynote Session

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT

Overflow for Monday Keynote Session
Location: Regency Ballroom, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Favorite

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM CT

Overflow for Monday Keynote Session
Location: Crystal Ballroom, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Favorite

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM CT
Networking Break

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM CT

Networking Break
Location: International Suites, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Favorite

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM CT
Social Function

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM CT

Networking Break
Location: Zurich Foyer, First Floor (Swissotel)

Favorite

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM CT

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

Favorite

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT
Concurrent Sessions

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-74 - 2SLGBTQIA+ Success Initiative: Improving Retention, Belonging, Safety for Queer Students
Location: Vevey 1-2, Second Floor (Swissotel)

Camille Farrell – University of Central Oklahoma

Liz Wallace – University of Central Oklahoma

Promoting Student Success

Favorite

Camille Farrell (she/her/hers) – University of Central Oklahoma ### 1522162###Primary Presenter###Assistant Director, Student Transformative Learning Record (STLR)###University of Central Oklahoma###
Primary Presenter: Camille Farrell (she/her/hers) – University of Central Oklahoma
### she/her/hers @@@ Liz Wallace – University of Central Oklahoma ### 2172215###Co-Presenter###Director of Diversity and Inclusion###University of Central Oklahoma###
Co-Presenter: Liz Wallace – University of Central Oklahoma
###

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-75 - Crafting an Institutional Response to Artificial Intelligence
Location: Grand Hall J, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Jonathan Pickering – Olivet Nazarene University

Beth Schurman – Olivet Nazarene University

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Favorite

Jonathan Pickering – Olivet Nazarene University ### 1822948###Primary Presenter###Dean of Academic Operations###Olivet Nazarene University###
Primary Presenter: Jonathan Pickering – Olivet Nazarene University
### @@@ Beth Schurman – Olivet Nazarene University ### 2172138###Co-Presenter###Professor of English###Olivet Nazarene University###
Co-Presenter: Beth Schurman – Olivet Nazarene University
###

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-76 - Focus on Faculty: Michigan’s Approach to Reforming Math at Scale
Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Jessica L. Van Slooten – Bay de Noc Community College

Kathleen Almy – Almy Education

Jenny Schanker – Michigan Community College Association

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Favorite

Jessica L. Van Slooten (she/her/hers) – Bay de Noc Community College ### 2172153###Primary Presenter###Dean of Arts and Sciences###Bay de Noc Community College###
Primary Presenter: Jessica L. Van Slooten (she/her/hers) – Bay de Noc Community College
### she/her/hers @@@ Kathleen Almy (she/her/hers) – Almy Education ### 2172154###Co-Presenter###Math Reform Consultant###Almy Education###
Co-Presenter: Kathleen Almy (she/her/hers) – Almy Education
### she/her/hers @@@ Jenny Schanker (she/her/hers) – Michigan Community College Association ### 300909###Co-Presenter###Senior Director of Learning and Research###Michigan Community College Association###
Co-Presenter: Jenny Schanker (she/her/hers) – Michigan Community College Association
### she/her/hers

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-77 - From Interim Reports to the Open Pathway: One Institution's Journey
Location: Zurich E-G, First Floor (Swissotel)

Sarah Ruble – Gustavus Adolphus College

Brenda S. Kelly – Gustavus Adolphus College

Charlie Potts – Gustavus Adolphus College

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Sarah Ruble (she/her/hers) – Gustavus Adolphus College ### 2172139###Primary Presenter###Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Programs and Accrediation###Gustavus Adolphus College###
Primary Presenter: Sarah Ruble (she/her/hers) – Gustavus Adolphus College
### she/her/hers @@@ Brenda S. Kelly (she/her/hers) – Gustavus Adolphus College ### 2172140###Co-Presenter###Provost and Dean of the College###Gustavus Adolphus College###
Co-Presenter: Brenda S. Kelly (she/her/hers) – Gustavus Adolphus College
### she/her/hers @@@ Charlie Potts – Gustavus Adolphus College ### 2172145###Co-Presenter###Interim Dean of Students###Gustavus Adolphus College###
Co-Presenter: Charlie Potts – Gustavus Adolphus College
###

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-78 - Interrogating Outcomes of Academic Advising: Aspirational Frameworks and Relevant Research
Location: Vevey 3-4, Second Floor (Swissotel)

Wendy G. Troxel – NACADA/Kansas State University

Favorite

Wendy G. Troxel (she/her/hers) – NACADA/Kansas State University ### 2188247###Primary Presenter###Director, NACADA Center for Research###NACADA/Kansas State University###
Primary Presenter: Wendy G. Troxel (she/her/hers) – NACADA/Kansas State University
### she/her/hers

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-79 - Making Accreditation Part of the Narrative: The ALO's Work
Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Kathryn L. Skulley – Community College of Aurora

Mordecai I. Brownlee – Community College of Aurora

Bobby Pace – Community College of Aurora

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Kathryn L. Skulley (she/her/hers) – Community College of Aurora ### 2172199###Primary Presenter###Dean of Assessment, Strategy, and Performance Excellence###Community College of Aurora###
Primary Presenter: Kathryn L. Skulley (she/her/hers) – Community College of Aurora
### she/her/hers @@@ Mordecai I. Brownlee (he/him/his) – Community College of Aurora ### 2172200###Co-Presenter###President###Community College of Aurora###
Co-Presenter: Mordecai I. Brownlee (he/him/his) – Community College of Aurora
### he/him/his @@@ Bobby Pace – Community College of Aurora ### 2172216###Co-Presenter###Vice President of Academic Success###Community College of Aurora###
Co-Presenter: Bobby Pace – Community College of Aurora
###

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-80 - Effective Shared Governance for High Performing Institutions
Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Mardell A. Wilson – Creighton University

Mary Ann Danielson – Creighton University

Sandra Cassady – Rockhurst University

Leading and Managing for the Future

Favorite

Mardell A. Wilson – Creighton University ### 1196525###Primary Presenter###Provost###Creighton University###
Primary Presenter: Mardell A. Wilson – Creighton University
### @@@ Mary Ann Danielson – Creighton University ### 131793###Co-Presenter###Professor###Creighton University###
Co-Presenter: Mary Ann Danielson – Creighton University
### @@@ Sandra Cassady (she/her/hers) – Rockhurst University ### 1823021###Co-Presenter###President###Rockhurst University###
Co-Presenter: Sandra Cassady (she/her/hers) – Rockhurst University
### she/her/hers

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-81 - Stepping Up the Program Review Process
Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Lisa J. Azure – United Tribes Technical College

Leah Woodke – United Tribes Technical College

Leading and Managing for the Future

Favorite

Lisa J. Azure – United Tribes Technical College ### 465128###Primary Presenter###Vice President Academic Affairs###United Tribes Technical College###
Primary Presenter: Lisa J. Azure – United Tribes Technical College
### @@@ Leah Woodke – United Tribes Technical College ### 1822994###Co-Presenter###Director of Institutional Research###United Tribes Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Leah Woodke – United Tribes Technical College
###

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-82 - Surprise Delivery: It's a Nursing Program!
Location: Montreux, Second Floor (Swissotel)

Alexandria Guth – Michigan Technological University

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Alexandria Guth (she/her/hers) – Michigan Technological University ### 1540019###Primary Presenter###Director of Academic Accreditation and Compliance###Michigan Technological University###
Primary Presenter: Alexandria Guth (she/her/hers) – Michigan Technological University
### she/her/hers

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-69 - Building Incremental and Stackable Credentials to Transform Higher Education
Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Melanie Booth – Higher Learning Commission

Rufus Glasper – League for Innovation in the Community College

Mary Beth Lakin – Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Chris Rasmussen – Colorado Department of Higher Education

Holly Zanville – George Washington University; lead, Learn & Work Ecosystem Library

Favorite

Melanie Booth – Higher Learning Commission ### 2171758###Moderator###Executive Director, HLC Credential Lab###Higher Learning Commission###
Moderator: Melanie Booth – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Rufus Glasper – League for Innovation in the Community College ### 131737###Panelist###President and CEO###League for Innovation in the Community College###
Panelist: Rufus Glasper – League for Innovation in the Community College
### @@@ Mary Beth Lakin – Minnesota State Colleges and Universities ### 1179435###Panelist###Director, C-PLAN###Minnesota State Colleges and Universities###
Panelist: Mary Beth Lakin – Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
### @@@ Chris Rasmussen – Colorado Department of Higher Education ### 1535609###Panelist###Senior Director of Academic Pathways and Innovation###Colorado Department of Higher Education###
Panelist: Chris Rasmussen – Colorado Department of Higher Education
### @@@ Holly Zanville (she/her/hers) – George Washington University; lead, Learn & Work Ecosystem Library ### 2171986###Panelist###Co-Lead, Credential As You Go; Research Professor and Co-Director of the Program on Skills, Credentials & Workforce Policy, George Washington University###George Washington University; lead, Learn & Work Ecosystem Library###
Panelist: Holly Zanville (she/her/hers) – George Washington University; lead, Learn & Work Ecosystem Library
### she/her/hers

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-70 - From Risk to Closure: HLC’s Analysis of Factors Informing Sustainability
Location: Regency A, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission

Deanna McCormick – Simpson College

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission ### 133889###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Executive Vice President###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Deanna McCormick – Simpson College ### 1074962###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Vice President for Finance & Administration (retired)###Simpson College###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Deanna McCormick – Simpson College
### @@@ Jamie Stanesa (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 133905###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Jamie Stanesa (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-71 - Substantive Change: Part Two

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

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

Tamas Horvath – Higher Learning Commission

First Time Attendees

Favorite

Stephanie Kramer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 196330###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Director of Accreditation Systems###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Stephanie Kramer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers @@@ Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission ### 307155###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Tamas Horvath – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074833###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Associate Director of Institutional Change###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Tamas Horvath – Higher Learning Commission
###

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-72 - The Focused Visit
Location: Regency C, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission

Steve Eckman – York University

Favorite

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074840###Moderator###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
Moderator: Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Steve Eckman – York University ### 2196305###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Chancellor###York University###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Steve Eckman – York University
###

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CT

C-73 - Using the Assurance System
Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Jon Davenport – Higher Learning Commission

William Mahoney – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

10:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT
Concurrent Sessions

10:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-68 - Workshop: Providing Evidence Within the Context of Your Institution
Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Rita Gulstad – Central Methodist University

Brad Piazza – Waukesha County Technical College

Favorite

Rita Gulstad (she/her/hers) – Central Methodist University ### 1859355###Facilitator###Provost###Central Methodist University###
Facilitator: Rita Gulstad (she/her/hers) – Central Methodist University
### she/her/hers @@@ Brad Piazza – Waukesha County Technical College ### 648865###Facilitator###Vice President of Academic Affairs###Waukesha County Technical College###
Facilitator: Brad Piazza – Waukesha County Technical College
###

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT
Concurrent Session

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

S-3 - Affirmative Action Decision & Anti-DEI Legislation: Impact on Higher Education
Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Lisa J. Parker – Husch Blackwell LLP

Hayley Hanson – Husch Blackwell LLP

Chuck Ambrose

Favorite

Lisa J. Parker – Husch Blackwell LLP ### 1222638###Primary Presenter###Partner###Husch Blackwell LLP###
Primary Presenter: Lisa J. Parker – Husch Blackwell LLP
### @@@ Hayley Hanson – Husch Blackwell LLP ### 133917###Co-Presenter###Partner###Husch Blackwell LLP###
Co-Presenter: Hayley Hanson – Husch Blackwell LLP
### @@@ Chuck Ambrose ### 2300554###Co-Presenter#########
Co-Presenter: Chuck Ambrose
###

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT
Concurrent Sessions

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-88 - Career and Technical Education and Program Review: Challenges and Strengths
Location: Zurich E-G, First Floor (Swissotel)

Tara Lindahl – Washburn University of Topeka

Paul Mallory – Washburn University of Topeka

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Tara Lindahl – Washburn University of Topeka ### 2172208###Primary Presenter###Assistant Dean, Academic Services###Washburn University of Topeka###
Primary Presenter: Tara Lindahl – Washburn University of Topeka
### @@@ Paul Mallory (he/him/his) – Washburn University of Topeka ### 2172209###Co-Presenter###Technical Instructor###Washburn University of Topeka###
Co-Presenter: Paul Mallory (he/him/his) – Washburn University of Topeka
### he/him/his

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-89 - Enhancing Student Success Through Financial Literacy
Location: Vevey 1-2, Second Floor (Swissotel)

Katie Tharp – Aurora University

Matthew Dabros – Aurora University

Hannah Anderson – Aurora University

Promoting Student Success

Favorite

Katie Tharp – Aurora University ### 2172124###Primary Presenter###Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Decision Support###Aurora University###
Primary Presenter: Katie Tharp – Aurora University
### @@@ Matthew Dabros – Aurora University ### 1822998###Co-Presenter###Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs###Aurora University###
Co-Presenter: Matthew Dabros – Aurora University
### @@@ Hannah Anderson – Aurora University ### 2172125###Co-Presenter###Director of Institutional Reporting and Analytics###Aurora University###
Co-Presenter: Hannah Anderson – Aurora University
###

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-90 - Evaluating Solutions for Improving Program Assessment
Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Nathan C. Anderson – Minot State University

Linda Cresap – Minot State University

Alaric Williams – Minot State University

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Favorite

Nathan C. Anderson – Minot State University ### 2172085###Primary Presenter###Director of Institutional Assessment###Minot State University###
Primary Presenter: Nathan C. Anderson – Minot State University
### @@@ Linda Cresap (she/her/hers) – Minot State University ### 2172088###Co-Presenter###Director of Graduate School and Professor of Business###Minot State University###
Co-Presenter: Linda Cresap (she/her/hers) – Minot State University
### she/her/hers @@@ Alaric Williams – Minot State University ### 2172089###Co-Presenter###Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs###Minot State University###
Co-Presenter: Alaric Williams – Minot State University
###

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-91 - Flexibility and Choice: Research Findings on Student and Faculty Technology Needs and Experiences
Location: Vevey 3-4, Second Floor (Swissotel)

Mark McCormack

Kathe Pelletier – EDUCAUSE

Favorite

Mark McCormack ### 2188249###Recruited - Primary Presenter###Senior Director of Research & Insights######
Recruited - Primary Presenter: Mark McCormack
### @@@ Kathe Pelletier (she/her/hers) – EDUCAUSE ### 2188248###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Director, Teaching and Learning Program###EDUCAUSE###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Kathe Pelletier (she/her/hers) – EDUCAUSE
### she/her/hers

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-92 - Future Thinking: The Process of Developing an AI Curriculum Guide
Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Julia L. Nyberg – Purdue University Global

Stuart Collins – Purdue University Global

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Favorite

Julia L. Nyberg (she/her/hers) – Purdue University Global ### 1522238###Primary Presenter###Professor###Purdue University Global###
Primary Presenter: Julia L. Nyberg (she/her/hers) – Purdue University Global
### she/her/hers @@@ Stuart Collins – Purdue University Global ### 2172148###Co-Presenter###Professor###Purdue University Global###
Co-Presenter: Stuart Collins – Purdue University Global
###

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-93 - Moving Your Campus Safety Planning Process From Reactive to Proactive
Location: Regency A, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Rebecca Whitman – Grand Rapids Community College

Lisa Freiburger – Grand Rapids Community College

Victoria Janowiak – Grand Rapids Community College

Leading and Managing for the Future

Favorite

Rebecca Whitman (she/her/hers) – Grand Rapids Community College ### 2172197###Primary Presenter###Police Chief###Grand Rapids Community College###
Primary Presenter: Rebecca Whitman (she/her/hers) – Grand Rapids Community College
### she/her/hers @@@ Lisa Freiburger – Grand Rapids Community College ### 2172190###Co-Presenter###Vice President for Finance and Administration###Grand Rapids Community College###
Co-Presenter: Lisa Freiburger – Grand Rapids Community College
### @@@ Victoria Janowiak – Grand Rapids Community College ### 2172198###Co-Presenter###Executive Director, Operational Planning###Grand Rapids Community College###
Co-Presenter: Victoria Janowiak – Grand Rapids Community College
###

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-94 - Prepping for a Successful Change Visit
Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Bob Haas – Marion Technical College

Stacie L. Campbell – Marion Technical College

Laura Woughter – Marion Technical College

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Bob Haas – Marion Technical College ### 131691###Primary Presenter###Provost / Chief Strategy Officer###Marion Technical College###
Primary Presenter: Bob Haas – Marion Technical College
### @@@ Stacie L. Campbell (she/her/hers) – Marion Technical College ### 2172107###Co-Presenter###Director of Nursing###Marion Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Stacie L. Campbell (she/her/hers) – Marion Technical College
### she/her/hers @@@ Laura Woughter (she/her/hers) – Marion Technical College ### 2172108###Co-Presenter###Chief of Staff & Government Relations Officer###Marion Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Laura Woughter (she/her/hers) – Marion Technical College
### she/her/hers

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-95 - Transformational Leadership Development Through Change
Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Feng-Ling Johnson – St. Cloud State University

Elaine Carey – Oakland University

Leading and Managing for the Future

Favorite

Feng-Ling Johnson (she/her/hers) – St. Cloud State University ### 1522202###Primary Presenter###Dean of University College & Associate Vice President for Student Success###St. Cloud State University###
Primary Presenter: Feng-Ling Johnson (she/her/hers) – St. Cloud State University
### she/her/hers @@@ Elaine Carey (she, her, ella) – Oakland University ### 2172093###Co-Presenter###Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences###Oakland University###
Co-Presenter: Elaine Carey (she, her, ella) – Oakland University
### she, her, ella

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-83 - Featured: Thinking Through Your Data Strategy
Location: Grand Ballroom D, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Sol Rashidi – Estee Lauder

Favorite

Sol Rashidi (she/her/hers) – Estee Lauder ### 2188261###Primary Presenter###Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO)###Estee Lauder###
Primary Presenter: Sol Rashidi (she/her/hers) – Estee Lauder
### she/her/hers

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-84 - Building and Maintaining Quality Distance Education Programs
Location: Regency B, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission ### 307155###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission ### 133899###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission
###

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-85 - Criteria for Accreditation: Criterion 4

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

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission

Jan Smith – Pittsburg State University

First Time Attendees

Favorite

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074934###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: John Marr – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Jan Smith – Pittsburg State University ### 1186679###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Special Assistant to the Provost for HLC Accreditation###Pittsburg State University###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Jan Smith – Pittsburg State University
###

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-86 - HLC's Complaints Policy and Procedure: An Overview and Practical Guidance
Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Robert Rucker – Higher Learning Commission

Sarah Hallett – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Robert Rucker – Higher Learning Commission ### 522759###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Associate General Counsel###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Robert Rucker – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Sarah Hallett – Higher Learning Commission ### 2179144###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Manager of Legal and Regulatory AffairsHigher Learning Commission###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Sarah Hallett – Higher Learning Commission
###

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM CT

C-87 - Pell-Eligible Prison Education Programs: An Overview for Institutions
Location: Grand Ballroom F, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Pat Newton-Curran – Higher Learning Commission

Heather Gay – Michigan Department of Corrections

Anthea M. Sweeney – Higher Learning Commission

Belinda Wheeler – Vera Institute of Justice

Favorite

Pat Newton-Curran (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074832###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President for Systems and Accreditation Services###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Pat Newton-Curran (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers @@@ Heather Gay (she/her/hers) – Michigan Department of Corrections ### 1929995###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Michigan State Education Director###Michigan Department of Corrections###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Heather Gay (she/her/hers) – Michigan Department of Corrections
### she/her/hers @@@ Anthea M. Sweeney (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 133883###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Anthea M. Sweeney (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers @@@ Belinda Wheeler (she/her/hers) – Vera Institute of Justice ### 1524625###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Senior Program Associate###Vera Institute of Justice###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Belinda Wheeler (she/her/hers) – Vera Institute of Justice
### she/her/hers

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM CT
Networking

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM CT

Lunch with Tribal College Representatives
Location: Grand Ballroom B, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

Barbara Gellman-Danley – Higher Learning Commission

Robert Martin – Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development

Favorite

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission ### 133899###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Barbara Gellman-Danley – Higher Learning Commission ### 1824800###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###President###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Barbara Gellman-Danley – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Robert Martin – Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development ### 144966###Recruited - Co-Presenter###President###Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Robert Martin – Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT
Concurrent Session

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

S-4 - Story, Storying, and Storytelling in Accreditation
Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Glenn Phillips

Rachel Claffey

Favorite

Glenn Phillips (he/him/his) ### 2237897###Primary Presenter###Senior Insights Consultant######
Primary Presenter: Glenn Phillips (he/him/his)
### he/him/his @@@ Rachel Claffey ### 2232464###Co-Presenter#########
Co-Presenter: Rachel Claffey
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT
Concurrent Sessions

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-101 - Applying Online Learning Strategies to International Collaborative Experiences
Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Janine M. Lim – Andrews University

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Favorite

Janine M. Lim – Andrews University ### 2172182###Primary Presenter###Associate Dean###Andrews University###
Primary Presenter: Janine M. Lim – Andrews University
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-102 - Competency-Based Education: Quality Innovative Learning Models, Trends, and Regulations
Location: Regency A, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Laurie G. Dodge – Competency-Based Education Network

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Laurie G. Dodge – Competency-Based Education Network ### 2171786###Recruited - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Quality Assurance and Accreditation###Competency-Based Education Network###
Recruited - Primary Presenter: Laurie G. Dodge – Competency-Based Education Network
### @@@ Jamie Stanesa (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 133905###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Jamie Stanesa (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-103 - Creating a 4/2 Credit Hour System to Improve Student Experience
Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Laura G. DeHaan – Calvin University

Arlene J. Hoogewerf – Calvin University

Leading and Managing for the Future

Favorite

Laura G. DeHaan – Calvin University ### 2172102###Primary Presenter###Dean of Curriculum and Assessment###Calvin University###
Primary Presenter: Laura G. DeHaan – Calvin University
### @@@ Arlene J. Hoogewerf – Calvin University ### 2172103###Co-Presenter###Dean for the School of STEM###Calvin University###
Co-Presenter: Arlene J. Hoogewerf – Calvin University
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-104 - Data Extremes: Identifying Suitable Data for Student Success
Location: Grand Hall J, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Mukul Bhalla – American InterContinental University System

Kathleen Embry – American InterContinental University System

Promoting Student Success

Favorite

Mukul Bhalla (she/her/hers) – American InterContinental University System ### 925394###Primary Presenter###Vice-Provost, Academic Affairs AIU System###American InterContinental University System###
Primary Presenter: Mukul Bhalla (she/her/hers) – American InterContinental University System
### she/her/hers @@@ Kathleen Embry – American InterContinental University System ### 925395###Co-Presenter###Dean - General Education###American InterContinental University System###
Co-Presenter: Kathleen Embry – American InterContinental University System
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-105 - From Compliance to Collaboration: Supporting Faculty Growth in Learning/Teaching
Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Julie Ashlock – Milwaukee Area Technical College

Stephanie Atkins – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Kristin Long – Wisconsin Technical College System

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Favorite

Julie Ashlock (she/her/hers) – Milwaukee Area Technical College ### 2172126###Primary Presenter###Director, Center for Teaching Excellence###Milwaukee Area Technical College###
Primary Presenter: Julie Ashlock (she/her/hers) – Milwaukee Area Technical College
### she/her/hers @@@ Stephanie Atkins (she/her/hers) – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ### 2172127###Co-Presenter###Manager, Teaching and Learning Center###Northeast Wisconsin Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Stephanie Atkins (she/her/hers) – Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
### she/her/hers @@@ Kristin Long – Wisconsin Technical College System ### 2172128###Co-Presenter###Education Director, Faculty Quality Assurance###Wisconsin Technical College System###
Co-Presenter: Kristin Long – Wisconsin Technical College System
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-106 - Get Your Ducks in a Row: Engaging Campus in Accreditation
Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Mark Rembacz – Western Wyoming Community College

Cammie Pollastro – Western Wyoming Community College

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Mark Rembacz (he/him/his) – Western Wyoming Community College ### 2172112###Primary Presenter###Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness###Western Wyoming Community College###
Primary Presenter: Mark Rembacz (he/him/his) – Western Wyoming Community College
### he/him/his @@@ Cammie Pollastro (she/her/hers) – Western Wyoming Community College ### 2172111###Co-Presenter###Coordinator of Institutional Effectiveness###Western Wyoming Community College###
Co-Presenter: Cammie Pollastro (she/her/hers) – Western Wyoming Community College
### she/her/hers

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-107 - Instilling a Culture of Accreditation: A Case Study
Location: Zurich E-G, First Floor (Swissotel)

Dave L. Dahlen – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Donna Scott – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Dave L. Dahlen (he/him/his) – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science ### 2172196###Primary Presenter###Education Compliance Officer###Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science###
Primary Presenter: Dave L. Dahlen (he/him/his) – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
### he/him/his @@@ Donna Scott (she/her/hers) – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science ### 2226877###Co-Presenter###Education Accreditation Manager###Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science###
Co-Presenter: Donna Scott (she/her/hers) – Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
### she/her/hers

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-108 - Reshaping the Academic Program Portfolio During Lean Times
Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Carolyn A. Haynes – Miami University

Leading and Managing for the Future

Favorite

Carolyn A. Haynes – Miami University ### 190538###Primary Presenter###Senior Associate Provost###Miami University###
Primary Presenter: Carolyn A. Haynes – Miami University
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-109 - Strengthening Transfer Pathways Between Community and Private Colleges in Iowa
Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Jennifer Miller – Simpson College

Jeremy Pickard – Eastern Iowa Community College District

Heather M. Meissen – Iowa Department of Education

Promoting Student Success

Favorite

Jennifer Miller – Simpson College ### 929443###Primary Presenter###Dean of Continuing, Graduate, and Online Education###Simpson College###
Primary Presenter: Jennifer Miller – Simpson College
### @@@ Jeremy Pickard – Eastern Iowa Community College District ### 2172123###Co-Presenter###Dean of Ag, Business, and Professional Services###Eastern Iowa Community College District###
Co-Presenter: Jeremy Pickard – Eastern Iowa Community College District
### @@@ Heather M. Meissen – Iowa Department of Education ### 925405###Co-Presenter###Education Program Consultant - Program Quality###Iowa Department of Education###
Co-Presenter: Heather M. Meissen – Iowa Department of Education
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-96 - Featured: The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges Are Failing Disadvantaged Students
Location: Grand Ballroom D, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Anthony Abraham Jack – Boston University

Favorite

Anthony Abraham Jack – Boston University ### 2188262###Primary Presenter###Associate Professor###Boston University ###
Primary Presenter: Anthony Abraham Jack – Boston University
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-97 - Discussion with Tribal College Representatives
Location: Grand Ballroom B, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

Barbara Gellman-Danley – Higher Learning Commission

Robert Martin – Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development

Favorite

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-98 - Federal Compliance Overview

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

Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission

Anthea M. Sweeney – Higher Learning Commission

Bob Haas – Marion Technical College

First Time Attendees

Favorite

Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074961###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President and General Counsel###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Anthea M. Sweeney (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 133883###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Anthea M. Sweeney (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers @@@ Bob Haas – Marion Technical College ### 131691###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Provost / Chief Strategy Officer###Marion Technical College###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Bob Haas – Marion Technical College
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-99 - Listening Session: Criteria Revision
Location: Regency C, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission

Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074934###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: John Marr – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission ### 133889###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Executive Vice President###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission
###

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM CT

C-100 - Workforce Development Programs, Partnerships, and Innovation: Addressing Statewide Needs
Location: Regency B, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Zach Waymer – Higher Learning Commission

Glenda Gallisath – Illinois Board of Higher Education

Ben Moritz – Wyoming Community College Commission

Favorite

Zach Waymer – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074883###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Government Affairs Officer###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Zach Waymer – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Glenda Gallisath (she/her/hers) – Illinois Board of Higher Education ### 190572###Panelist###Senior Associate Director - Talent & Workforce Development ###Illinois Board of Higher Education ###
Panelist: Glenda Gallisath (she/her/hers) – Illinois Board of Higher Education
### she/her/hers @@@ Ben Moritz (he/him/his) – Wyoming Community College Commission ### 2188250###Panelist###Executive Director###Wyoming Community College Commission###
Panelist: Ben Moritz (he/him/his) – Wyoming Community College Commission
### he/him/his

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT
Concurrent Sessions

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-117 - Developing a Campus-Wide Accreditation Plan
Location: Montreux, Second Floor (Swissotel)

Monica Varner – University of Tulsa

Marki Alexander – University of Tulsa

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Monica Varner – University of Tulsa ### 300907###Recruited - Primary Presenter###Executive Director of University Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness; Accreditation Liaison Officer###University of Tulsa###
Recruited - Primary Presenter: Monica Varner – University of Tulsa
### @@@ Marki Alexander (she/her/hers) – University of Tulsa ### 2190676###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Assessment & Evaluation Specialist###University of Tulsa###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Marki Alexander (she/her/hers) – University of Tulsa
### she/her/hers @@@ Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission ### 307155###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission
###

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-118 - Leveraging Data, Teamwork, and Speed to Rethink Enrollment and Retention
Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Andreia D. Nebel – Clarkson College

Carla K. Dirkschneider – Clarkson College

Deirdre Hodgson – CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Leading and Managing for the Future

Favorite

Andreia D. Nebel (she/her/hers) – Clarkson College ### 464958###Primary Presenter###President/CEO###Clarkson College###
Primary Presenter: Andreia D. Nebel (she/her/hers) – Clarkson College
### she/her/hers @@@ Carla K. Dirkschneider (she/her/hers) – Clarkson College ### 2172121###Co-Presenter###Vice President Enrollment and Retention###Clarkson College###
Co-Presenter: Carla K. Dirkschneider (she/her/hers) – Clarkson College
### she/her/hers @@@ Deirdre Hodgson – CliftonLarsonAllen LLP ### 2172122###Co-Presenter###Managing Principal of Higher Education###CliftonLarsonAllen LLP###
Co-Presenter: Deirdre Hodgson – CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
###

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-119 - Leveraging Technology for a Dynamic Evidence-informed Assurance Argument
Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Shawna L. Herwick – Southeast Community College Area

Rebecca Carr – Southeast Community College Area

Sara Pegram – Southeast Community College Area

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Shawna L. Herwick (she/her/hers) – Southeast Community College Area ### 648895###Primary Presenter###Administrative Director for Accreditation, Planning, and Institutional Assessment###Southeast Community College Area###
Primary Presenter: Shawna L. Herwick (she/her/hers) – Southeast Community College Area
### she/her/hers @@@ Rebecca Carr – Southeast Community College Area ### 2172114###Co-Presenter###Project Coordinator###Southeast Community College Area###
Co-Presenter: Rebecca Carr – Southeast Community College Area
### @@@ Sara Pegram (she/her/hers) – Southeast Community College Area ### 2172115###Co-Presenter###Business Intelligence Developer###Southeast Community College Area###
Co-Presenter: Sara Pegram (she/her/hers) – Southeast Community College Area
### she/her/hers

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-120 - OER as Instructional Innovation and Sharing a New Perspective
Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Lee Miller – Barton County Community College

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Favorite

Lee Miller – Barton County Community College ### 1822958###Primary Presenter###Director of Innovation & Compliance###Barton County Community College###
Primary Presenter: Lee Miller – Barton County Community College
###

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-121 - Providing Prison Education Programs On-Campus: Successes and Lessons Learned
Location: Regency A, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Jill Elder – Western Dakota Technical College

Kelly Oehlerking – Western Dakota Technical College

Belinda Wheeler – Vera Institute of Justice

Promoting Student Success

Favorite

Jill Elder (she/her/hers) – Western Dakota Technical College ### 2172120###Primary Presenter###Director of Compliance and Financial Aid###Western Dakota Technical College###
Primary Presenter: Jill Elder (she/her/hers) – Western Dakota Technical College
### she/her/hers @@@ Kelly Oehlerking – Western Dakota Technical College ### 2172119###Co-Presenter###VP for Institutional Effectiveness and Student Success###Western Dakota Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Kelly Oehlerking – Western Dakota Technical College
### @@@ Belinda Wheeler (she/her/hers) – Vera Institute of Justice ### 1524625###Co-Presenter###Senior Program Associate###Vera Institute of Justice###
Co-Presenter: Belinda Wheeler (she/her/hers) – Vera Institute of Justice
### she/her/hers

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-122 - Redefining Our University-Wide DEIB Lens through the Quality Initiative Process
Location: Zurich E-G, First Floor (Swissotel)

Seandra Mitchell – Milwaukee School of Engineering

Kimberly Underwood – KMU Consulting Group

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Seandra Mitchell (she/her/hers) – Milwaukee School of Engineering ### 2172188###Primary Presenter###VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS AND CAMPUS INCLUSION###Milwaukee School of Engineering###
Primary Presenter: Seandra Mitchell (she/her/hers) – Milwaukee School of Engineering
### she/her/hers @@@ Kimberly Underwood – KMU Consulting Group ### 2172187###Co-Presenter###Consultant###KMU Consulting Group###
Co-Presenter: Kimberly Underwood – KMU Consulting Group
###

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-110 - Asking for a Friend: Anonymous ALO Questions From the Field

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

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission

Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission

Pat Newton-Curran – Higher Learning Commission

First Time Attendees

Favorite

Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074840###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Linnea A. Stenson – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074961###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President and General Counsel###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Marla Morgen – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Pat Newton-Curran (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074832###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President for Systems and Accreditation Services###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Pat Newton-Curran (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-111 - Becoming Acquainted with Canopy
Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Jon Davenport – Higher Learning Commission

Stephanie Kramer – Higher Learning Commission

William Mahoney – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Jon Davenport (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission ### 142106###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Chief Information Officer###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Jon Davenport (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission
### he/him/his @@@ Stephanie Kramer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 196330###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Director of Accreditation Systems###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Stephanie Kramer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers @@@ William Mahoney (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission ### 662377###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Associate Director of Information Technology###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: William Mahoney (he/him/his) – Higher Learning Commission
### he/him/his

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-112 - Benchmarking Student Success Outcomes: HLC’s Pilot Process in 2024
Location: Grand Ballroom D, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission

Hoa Khuong – Higher Learning Commission

Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission ### 133889###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Executive Vice President###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Hoa Khuong (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 926082###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Director of Institutional Research###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Hoa Khuong (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers @@@ Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074835###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission
###

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-113 - Considerations for Institutions Submitting Interim Reports
Location: Regency C, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Lee Bash – Graceland University

Jackie L. Freeze – Western Wyoming Community College

Sherilyn W. Poole – Governors State University

Sharon Ulmer – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Lee Bash (he/him/his) – Graceland University ### 1074956###Recruited - Primary Presenter###Dean, Gleazer School of Education, Retired###Graceland University###
Recruited - Primary Presenter: Lee Bash (he/him/his) – Graceland University
### he/him/his @@@ Jackie L. Freeze (she/her/hers) – Western Wyoming Community College ### 2203711###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Administrator Emeritus/Retired VP Student Services###Western Wyoming Community College###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Jackie L. Freeze (she/her/hers) – Western Wyoming Community College
### she/her/hers @@@ Sherilyn W. Poole (she/her/hers) – Governors State University ### 144959###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (Retired) ###Governors State University###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Sherilyn W. Poole (she/her/hers) – Governors State University
### she/her/hers @@@ Sharon Ulmer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 140639###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Director of Accreditation Services###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Sharon Ulmer (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
### she/her/hers

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-114 - Government Relations and Advocacy
Location: Regency B, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Zach Waymer – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-115 - Listening Session: HLC's Credential Lab
Location: Grand Ballroom F, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Melanie Booth – Higher Learning Commission

Eva Sitek – Higher Learning Commission

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Melanie Booth – Higher Learning Commission ### 2171758###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Executive Director, HLC Credential Lab###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Melanie Booth – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Eva Sitek – Higher Learning Commission ### 196349###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Director of Business Development and Procurement###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Eva Sitek – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission ### 133899###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission
###

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-116 - Faculty Engagement: Key to Implementing General Education Assessment
Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Felix O. Wao – University of Oklahoma

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Favorite

Felix O. Wao (he/him/his) – University of Oklahoma ### 140543###Primary Presenter###Director of Academic Assessment###University of Oklahoma###
Primary Presenter: Felix O. Wao (he/him/his) – University of Oklahoma
### he/him/his

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-158 - Factors That Influence Student Success: Data and Initiatives
Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Janice Denton – University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College

Richard Esvang – Donnelly College

Lisa K. Waldner – University of St. Thomas

Favorite

Janice Denton (she/her/hers) – University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College ### 671961###Moderator###HLC Senior Scholar and Professor of Chemistry (Retired)###University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College###
Moderator: Janice Denton (she/her/hers) – University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College
### she/her/hers @@@ Richard Esvang (he/him/his) – Donnelly College ### 2228808###Panelist###Assistant Professor of Liberal Arts and Sciences###Donnelly College###
Panelist: Richard Esvang (he/him/his) – Donnelly College
### he/him/his @@@ Lisa K. Waldner (she/her/hers) – University of St. Thomas ### 2228809###Panelist###Associate Vice Provost for Student Achievement ###University of St. Thomas###
Panelist: Lisa K. Waldner (she/her/hers) – University of St. Thomas
### she/her/hers

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM CT

C-159 - Factors That Influence Student Success: Infrastructure and Engagement
Location: Grand Hall J, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Susan Hatfield – Winona State University

Kelly D. Kirkpatrick – Labette Community College

Gieselle Taylor – MidAmerica Nazarene University

David J. Torres – Northern New Mexico College

Favorite

Susan Hatfield – Winona State University ### 133891###Moderator###HLC Senior Scholar & Professor Emerita###Winona State University###
Moderator: Susan Hatfield – Winona State University
### @@@ Kelly D. Kirkpatrick (she/her/hers) – Labette Community College ### 2228810###Panelist###Vice President of Student Affairs###Labette Community College###
Panelist: Kelly D. Kirkpatrick (she/her/hers) – Labette Community College
### she/her/hers @@@ Gieselle Taylor (she/her/hers) – MidAmerica Nazarene University ### 2228811###Panelist###Director of Persistence and Assistant Professor###MidAmerica Nazarene University###
Panelist: Gieselle Taylor (she/her/hers) – MidAmerica Nazarene University
### she/her/hers @@@ David J. Torres (he/him/his) – Northern New Mexico College ### 131839###Panelist###Chair Mathematics and Physical Sciences###Northern New Mexico College###
Panelist: David J. Torres (he/him/his) – Northern New Mexico College
### he/him/his

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM CT
Networking Break

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM CT

Networking Break
Location: International Suites, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Favorite

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM CT
Social Function

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM CT

Networking Break
Location: Zurich Foyer, First Floor (Swissotel)

Favorite

3:15 PM – 3:45 PM CT

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

Favorite

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT
Concurrent Sessions

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-128 - Developing an AI Model for Teaching and Learning
Location: Grand Ballroom F, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Rick Holbeck – Grand Canyon University

Meredith Critchfield – Grand Canyon University

Leading and Managing for the Future

Favorite

Rick Holbeck – Grand Canyon University ### 2172183###Primary Presenter###Executive Director, Online Instruction###Grand Canyon University###
Primary Presenter: Rick Holbeck – Grand Canyon University
### @@@ Meredith Critchfield (she/her/hers) – Grand Canyon University ### 2172184###Co-Presenter###Dean, College of Education###Grand Canyon University###
Co-Presenter: Meredith Critchfield (she/her/hers) – Grand Canyon University
### she/her/hers

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-129 - Essential Education: Engaging Shared Governance to Enact Institutional Change
Location: Crystal B, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Marika Seigel – Michigan Technological University

Maria Bergstrom – Michigan Technological University

Kelly S. Steelman – Michigan Technological University

Leading and Managing for the Future

Favorite

Marika Seigel – Michigan Technological University ### 2172161###Primary Presenter###Associate Provost of Undergraduate Education; Dean, Pavlis Honors College###Michigan Technological University###
Primary Presenter: Marika Seigel – Michigan Technological University
### @@@ Maria Bergstrom (she/her/hers) – Michigan Technological University ### 2172162###Co-Presenter###Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, College of Sciences and Arts###Michigan Technological University###
Co-Presenter: Maria Bergstrom (she/her/hers) – Michigan Technological University
### she/her/hers @@@ Kelly S. Steelman (she/her/hers) – Michigan Technological University ### 2172163###Co-Presenter###Department Chair and Associate Professor###Michigan Technological University###
Co-Presenter: Kelly S. Steelman (she/her/hers) – Michigan Technological University
### she/her/hers

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-130 - Implementing Student Success Initiatives
Location: Plaza Ballroom, Lobby Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Julie E. Flegal-Smallwood

Rosemary Niedens

Marianne Croze

Karen Hicks

Promoting Student Success

Favorite

Julie E. Flegal-Smallwood ### 1213052###Co-Presenter#########
Co-Presenter: Julie E. Flegal-Smallwood
### @@@ Rosemary Niedens (she/her/hers) ### 2239743###Moderator###Associate Dean, Assessment and Outcomes######
Moderator: Rosemary Niedens (she/her/hers)
### she/her/hers @@@ Marianne Croze ### 2239745###Co-Presenter#########
Co-Presenter: Marianne Croze
### @@@ Karen Hicks ### 2239748###Co-Presenter#########
Co-Presenter: Karen Hicks
###

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-131 - Interim Reports Are Not Scary
Location: Zurich A-D, First Floor (Swissotel)

Carol M. Grode-Hanks – Mitchell Technical College

Marla R. Smith – Mitchell Technical College

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation

Favorite

Carol M. Grode-Hanks (she/her/hers) – Mitchell Technical College ### 131654###Primary Presenter###Vice President for Academics###Mitchell Technical College###
Primary Presenter: Carol M. Grode-Hanks (she/her/hers) – Mitchell Technical College
### she/her/hers @@@ Marla R. Smith (she/her/hers) – Mitchell Technical College ### 648754###Co-Presenter###Accreditation & Institutional Effectiveness Director###Mitchell Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Marla R. Smith (she/her/hers) – Mitchell Technical College
### she/her/hers

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-132 - Meeting Students Where They're At: Mobile Training and Workforce Housing
Location: Regency A, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Susan M. Yohnk Lockwood – Northwood Technical College

Dori Marty – Northwood Technical College

John E. Will – Northwood Technical College

Promoting Student Success

Favorite

Susan M. Yohnk Lockwood – Northwood Technical College ### 2172179###Co-Presenter###Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness###Northwood Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Susan M. Yohnk Lockwood – Northwood Technical College
### @@@ Dori Marty (she/her/hers) – Northwood Technical College ### 2172180###Co-Presenter###Director, Grants/Resource Developement###Northwood Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Dori Marty (she/her/hers) – Northwood Technical College
### she/her/hers @@@ John E. Will – Northwood Technical College ### 2172181###Primary Presenter###President###Northwood Technical College###
Primary Presenter: John E. Will – Northwood Technical College
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3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-133 - Student Success Quality Initiative Project: Impact, Innovation, and Culture Shift
Location: Crystal C, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Jay Johnson – Northwest Missouri State University

Allison Hoffmann – Northwest Missouri State University

Terri Vogel – Northwest Missouri State University

Promoting Student Success

Favorite

Jay Johnson (he/him/his) – Northwest Missouri State University ### 2172164###Primary Presenter###Associate Provost###Northwest Missouri State University###
Primary Presenter: Jay Johnson (he/him/his) – Northwest Missouri State University
### he/him/his @@@ Allison Hoffmann (she/her/hers) – Northwest Missouri State University ### 2172165###Co-Presenter###Assistant Vice President, Admissions and Student Success###Northwest Missouri State University###
Co-Presenter: Allison Hoffmann (she/her/hers) – Northwest Missouri State University
### she/her/hers @@@ Terri Vogel (she/her/hers) – Northwest Missouri State University ### 2172166###Co-Presenter###Registrar###Northwest Missouri State University###
Co-Presenter: Terri Vogel (she/her/hers) – Northwest Missouri State University
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3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-134 - Support Minoritized and Poverty-Affected Students Through Advising Redesign
Location: Regency B, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Elise Newkirk-Kotfila – NASPA/Advising Success Network

Amy Geist – Advising Success Network | NASPA

Favorite

Elise Newkirk-Kotfila – NASPA/Advising Success Network ### 2188246###Recruited - Primary Presenter###Associate Vice President for Strategy and Partnerships###NASPA/Advising Success Network###
Recruited - Primary Presenter: Elise Newkirk-Kotfila – NASPA/Advising Success Network
### @@@ Amy Geist – Advising Success Network | NASPA ### 2232128###Recruited - Co-Presenter###Director of Strategic Initiatives###Advising Success Network | NASPA###
Recruited - Co-Presenter: Amy Geist – Advising Success Network | NASPA
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3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-135 - Training and Determining Qualified Online Faculty Using Key Performance Indicators
Location: Regency C, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Brett Gallagher – Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

R. Craig Miller – Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Kathryn Page Moore – Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Favorite

Brett Gallagher – Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ### 2172113###Primary Presenter###Director of Distance Education###Blue Ridge Community and Technical College###
Primary Presenter: Brett Gallagher – Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
### @@@ R. Craig Miller (he/him/his) – Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ### 1822934###Co-Presenter###Chief Financial and Administrative Officer###Blue Ridge Community and Technical College###
Co-Presenter: R. Craig Miller (he/him/his) – Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
### he/him/his @@@ Kathryn Page Moore – Blue Ridge Community and Technical College ### 1822933###Co-Presenter###Dean, Professional Studies and University Transfer###Blue Ridge Community and Technical College###
Co-Presenter: Kathryn Page Moore – Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
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3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-136 - Trends in Assessment: Enduring Principles, Emerging Opportunities
Location: Regency D, Ballroom Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Stephen P. Hundley – Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Favorite

Stephen P. Hundley – Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis ### 925545###Primary Presenter###Chair, Assessment Institute in Indianapolis###Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis###
Primary Presenter: Stephen P. Hundley – Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-123 - HLC's Next Strategic Plan: Opportunities and Challenges post-EVOLVE 2025 (Repeat)
Location: Crystal A, Lobby Level, West Tower (Hyatt)

Eric V. Martin – Higher Learning Commission

Heather Berg – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-124 - Office Hours: Assurance System Overview
Location: Michigan 1, Concourse Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Jon Davenport – Higher Learning Commission

William Mahoney – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-125 - Office Hours with Liaisons: Marr & Solomon
Location: Grand Ballroom B, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission

Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

John Marr – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074934###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: John Marr – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission ### 133899###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Karen J. Solomon – Higher Learning Commission
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3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-126 - Office Hours with Liaisons: Bordenkircher and Lootens-White
Location: Zurich E-G, First Floor (Swissotel)

Andrew Lootens-White – Higher Learning Commission

Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Andrew Lootens-White – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074809###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Andrew Lootens-White – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission ### 307155###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Tom Bordenkircher – Higher Learning Commission
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3:45 PM – 4:30 PM CT

C-127 - Office Hours with Liaisons: Brzuzy & Stanesa
Location: Grand Ballroom D, Ballroom Level, East Tower (Hyatt)

Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission

Jamie Stanesa – Higher Learning Commission

Favorite

Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission ### 1074835###HLC Staff - Primary Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Primary Presenter: Stephanie Brzuzy – Higher Learning Commission
### @@@ Jamie Stanesa (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission ### 133905###HLC Staff - Co-Presenter###Vice President of Accreditation Relations###Higher Learning Commission###
HLC Staff - Co-Presenter: Jamie Stanesa (she/her/hers) – Higher Learning Commission
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