Steering Committee

Along with other universities across our region, the University of Northern Iowa is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). As you know, accreditation is vital for our successful operation and requires a campus-wide effort. Among other things, accreditation assures that our students have access to federal funds, including grants and subsidized loans. 

Steering and Subcommittee membership

HLC Co-Chairs

Kristin Moser (Director, Institutional Research & Effectiveness), Scott Peters (Professor, Political Science)

Membership includes co-chairs of each HLC Criterion Committee

Criterion One: Mission

Randy Pilkington (Exec Director BCS), Michael Walter (Associate Professor, Biology)

Criterion Two: Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct

John Vallentine (Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs), Joseph Rayzor (Director of Risk Management)

Criterion Three: Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources and Support                

Patrick Pease (Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Dean of the Graduate College), Dave Marchesani (Director, Academic Advising)

Criterion Four: Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement

Deirdre Heistad (Director, Undergraduate Studies), Kristin Woods (Director, Student Success and Retention)

Criterion Five: Resources, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

Michael Hager (Senior Vice President, Finance & Operations)

Federal Compliance

Kent Johnson (Dean, Continuing Education), Joyce Morrow (University Registrar)

QIP Implementation

Julianne Gassman (Director, Community Engagement), Nick Rafanello (Director, Residence Life)

 

HLC Criterion Subcommittees

Meetings and Agendas
DateTitleAgenda
Feb 14, 2020Feb 14, 2020 Accreditation MeetingFeb 14, 2020 Agenda
Nov 10, 2019Nov 10, 2019 Accreditation MeetingNov 10, 2019 Agenda
Oct 18, 2019Oct 18, 2019 Accreditation MeetingOct 18, 2019 Agenda
May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 Accreditation MeetingMay 24, 2019 Agenda
April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 Accreditation MeetingApril 1, 2019 Agenda
Feb 14, 2019Feb 14, 2019 Accreditation MeetingFeb 14, 2019 Agenda
Dec 12, 2018Dec 12, 2018 Accreditation MeetingDec 12, 2018 Agenda
Oct 11, 2018Oct 11, 2018 Accreditation MeetingOct 11, 2018 Agenda
Aug 9, 2018Aug 9, 2018 Accreditation MeetingAug 9, 2018 Agenda
May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 Accreditation MeetingMay 29, 2018 Agenda
Apr 19, 2018Apr 19, 2018 Accreditation MeetingApr 19, 2018 Agenda
Feb 16, 2018Feb 16, 2018 Accreditation MeetingFeb 16, 2018 Agenda
Jan 5, 2018Jan 5, 2018 Accreditation MeetingJan 5, 2018 Agenda
Dec 11, 2017Dec 11, 2017 Accreditation MeetingDec 11, 2017 Agenda
Nov 13, 2017Nov 13, 2017 Accreditation MeetingNov 13, 2017 Agenda
Oct 16, 2017Oct 16, 2017 Accreditation MeetingOct 16, 2017 Agenda
Federal Compliance Working Group
Kent JohnsonCo-chair
Joyce MorrowCo-chair
Tim BakulaDirector, Financial Aid
Kyle FogtAssociate Counsel
Andrew MorseAssistant to President, Board & Governmental Relations