WASC Senior College and University Commission

Join us for an early look at the post-election landscape and implications for higher education. Vice President for Public Policy and Executive Director of Lumina Foundation's Washington DC office Michelle Asha Cooper, American Council on Education President Ted Mitchell, and WSCUC President Jamienne S. Studley will provide insights into what to watch in the coming months: potential policy shifts, regulatory changes, and emerging trends and pressures that may impact students and your institution. Register:?https://lnkd.in/gicv3pHy

How can institutions use evidence and analysis in narrative essays of institutional reports? Accreditation Liaison Officers are invited to join WSCUC staff November 15 for a lunch and learn event exploring approaches to effective institutional essays in the new report format, focusing on evidence, engaging in analysis, and citing CFRs. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gNeDC3EW

There’s just one week left to submit your proposal for ARC2025: Vision & Fundamentals. Whether you’re focused on teaching and learning, leadership, assessment, or student success strategies, your insights are welcome! Submit a proposal by the October 15 deadline and help shape conversations with higher education leaders from around the world. ?https://lnkd.in/gxipbjJ4

With attendees from nearly 300 institutions expected, ARC2025: Vision & Fundamentals is a great place for sharing your expertise with a community of higher education leaders. We seek proposals that align with the conference theme or the following tracks: ?? Success for All Students? ??Postgraduate Outcomes that Matter? ??Accreditation in Action? ??Higher Education in the Age of AI? ??Value & Practice of Innovation The proposal submission deadline is Tuesday, October 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxipbjJ4

WSCUC seeks a visionary leader to join us as our next president and CEO. Our incoming president will help shape the future of accreditation and guide WSCUC through its next phase of impact and growth. The search is guided by executive search firm Academic Search. Learn more about the opportunity here:?https://lnkd.in/gW2c4q9G

The changing landscape of higher education demands a clear vision, effective tools, and a strategic path forward. ARC2025: Vision & Fundamentals will reaffirm our shared commitment to student success and build on the core principles of effectiveness, equity, evidence, and innovation that guide our work.? WSCUC invites proposals that highlight exemplary practices and fresh approaches and build on the conference theme. Learn more:?https://bit.ly/47qdAnB

SAVE THE DATE! Mark your calendar for WSCUC’s annual gathering of colleagues and national thought leaders, taking place April 2-4, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency in Orange County, CA. ARC2025 promises vibrant discussions, lively concurrent sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. https://www.wscuc.org/arc/

WSCUC is pleased to welcome Dr. Katie McAllister as Vice President – Chief Learning Officer. Dr. McAllister will spearhead learning initiatives for all WSCUC stakeholders, shaping conversations on current themes in higher education and developing educational programming that advances the agency’s strategic equity, evidence, and innovation priorities. She will also be the liaison for a portfolio of WSCUC institutions.?https://lnkd.in/ejJY6v_n

A new book published by the International Association of University Presidents highlights the trajectories of female institutional leaders and includes chapters authored by WSCUC president Jamienne S. Studley and Devorah Lieberman, former WSCUC Commissioner and president emerita, University of La Verne. Download the eBook here: https://lnkd.in/gTkmq_XZ

Thirty-two higher education professionals representing the breadth of WSCUC institutions across the globe convened last month for the Accreditation Leadership Academy’s (ALA) 2024-25 kick-off meeting, setting in motion 10 months of dynamic learning and networking. Learn more about this year’s cohort:?https://lnkd.in/gKqPNpBV