The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a federally recognized accrediting organization that began in 1926 under the name “National Home Study Council”. In 1994, the organization changed its name to the “Distance Education and Training Council” and adopted the current name in 2005. The commission has been recognized by the US Department of Education since 1959. The main function of the commission is to accredit institutions that provide education primarily using distance education modalities.Key Accomplishments:· Initiated monthly webinars in areas related to institutional effectiveness and strategic planning· Initiated IE “office hours”· Mixed-methods research study in support of program of review· Presentations at DEAC workshops and conferencesKey Accountabilities:· Direct report to the Executive Director· Develop DEAC surveys· Analyze quantitative and qualitative data collected by the commission· Revitalizing the DEAC Annual Report· Leading the DEAC review of accreditation standards processes· Serving as an in-house consultant to member institutions in areas related to strategic planning and institutional effectiveness

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences (formerly Ameritech College of Healthcare), founded in 1979, offers undergraduate and graduate nursing and healthcare programs in blended/residential and distance education modalities. The college currently holds institutional accreditation through the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) with all of its programs holding programmatic accreditation. Key Accomplishments:· Successful CCNE reaccreditation efforts (receiving the maximum 10 years for the BSN), and initial CCNE accreditation of the MSN program (receiving the maximum 5 years), oversaw the completion of the NWCCU self-study for initial accreditation, NWCCU sub-change, and ABHES reaccreditation efforts.· Revitalized strategic planning and assessment policy by authoring and gaining approval of the Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, and Resource Allocation following policy documents: Institutional Assessment Handbook., Five Year Program Review Handbook, Faculty Handbook· Spearheaded a change in strategic planning, continuous and resource allocation processes· Reengineered curriculum development and instructional design processes· Reorganized the academic functions of the college for efficiency and scalability· Launched the Center for Teaching and Learning – revamped faculty training and onboarding processes· Brought student advising and the registrar's office into the Provost’s OfficeKey Accountabilities:· Direct report to the President· Manages up to 7 direct reports and a headcount of 220· Member of the Executive, Strategic Planning Steering (Co-Chair), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committees, and Ex-officio to the Board of Trustees· Lead new program development efforts· During tenure, responsible for the leadership and direction of all academic functions of the college

Northcentral University, founded in 1996, is a distance education provider of primarily doctoral-level education to working professionals using a unique one to one teaching model. Northcentral University holds regional accreditation through the Western Association of Colleges and Schools Senior Colleges and University Commission (WSCUC) and has many programs accredited by disciplinary accreditors.Key Accomplishments:• Led a successful change of continuous improvement and resource allocation cycles• Spearheaded a change in strategic planning processes and led planning for 2 cycles• Created program review policies and processes• Reengineered curriculum development and instructional design processes• Co-chaired HLC reaccreditation self-study and Standard Chair of WASC initial accreditation self-studyKey Accountabilities:• Direct report to the Provost/CAO• Managed 6 direct reports and a headcount of 57• Member of the Academic Affairs, Retention (chair) and Strategic Planning Steering (chair) Committees and Cabinet• Responsible for the leadership and direction in the following areas: academic operations, assessment, strategic planning, institutional research, metrics reporting, faculty and student resources, academic success center, library, registrar, IRB, and faculty scheduling.

Ellis University was founded in 2008 in Chicago, Illinois, to provide working professionals with a quality, affordable education in an online format compatible with their work and life responsibilities. Ellis University held regional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and national accreditation through the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)Key Accomplishments:• With the President sought out, investigated, and approached suitors to acquire the institution• Led a successful change of ownership effort that included transfer of accreditation and approval of new State of Illinois operating and degree granting authority for 27 programs• Spearheaded a change in physical location, resulting in a 50% decrease in the cost of physical space• Managed a simultaneous change of LMS, SIS, and IT providers, resulting in a 66% saving in costs, while improving services to staff and students• Directed a successful DETC re-accreditation effort• Created new revenue streams by gaining approval of 5 new degree programs• Developed Key Performance Indicators to measure effectiveness in budget control, admissions, operations and academicsKey Accountabilities:• Direct report to the President – appointed by the Board of Trustees• Member of the Executive Committee, Ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees, Chair of the IRB• Responsible for the leadership and direction of the following departments: academic advising, student and alumni services, institutional effectiveness, academic operations, prior learning evaluation, and the registrar’s office• Hands-on leader of the strategic planning process• Communication with regulatory bodies, including national and regional accrediting bodies, boards of higher education and U.S. department of Education.• Direct P & L responsibility for all aspects of operations and indirect P & L responsibility for entire institution as a member of the Executive Committee.

Key Accomplishments:• Created tools and processes to improve strategic planning, including CORE, a database and reporting tool used to conduct quarterly departmental and academic program reviews and annual institutional reviews• Created new revenue streams through gaining approval for 3 new academic programs.• Increased profitability by raising graduation rates among all programs to over 64% in the aggregateKey Accountabilities:• Direct report to the President – appointed by the Board of Trustees• Coordinate communications with regulatory bodies(HLC)(DETC) as Independent Nonprofit 501(c)(3)• Development and oversight of programs of evaluation and feedback to inform decision makers• Primary responsibility of developing and organizing the strategic planning process• Creating processes and tools to support continuous improvement, strategic planning and budgeting

Key Accomplishments:• Spearheaded cross-functional initiative to achieve board approval of a Faculty Senate• Created and served as the founding chair of the Center for Teaching and Learning• Created and served as the founding chair of: Assessment and Curriculum & Academic Standards Committees of the Faculty Senate. Also Created and served as the founding chair of the IRB• Created, deployed and analyzed results of all term based, annual, and ad hoc surveys, including market research• Graduation rates increased from less than 30% to over 50% for all programs• Conducted research to align institutional resources to meet student needs that led to a 20% increase in student satisfaction while reducing expenses 6%• Created the conceptual framework for and directed a cross-functional team to implement OASIS, a tool and database to map curriculum and provide direct assessment of student learning outcomes• Chaired 2 accreditation standards committees that led to MSCHE and DETC re-accreditation and initial HLC accreditationKey Accountabilities:• Direct report to the Provost• Provide information for regulatory reporting and internal constituencies as Independent Nonprofit 501(c)(3) HLC, DETC, MSCHE,Title IV, VA (as Ellis University and Ellis College of NYIT)• Develop an academic infrastructure to support independent accreditation• 360 degree program evaluations to provide feedback to decision makers and enhance effectiveness• Serve as a member of the following committees: President’s Council, Academic Leadership Council, and Provost’s Council. Serve as vice chair of the Retention Committee

Kaplan Higher Education's U.S. operations include nearly 70 campuses in 20+ states, as well as Kaplan University's online offerings. The programs prepare students for employment in fields such as healthcare, business, legal and paralegal services, information technology, criminal justice and design. Kaplan offers students career-oriented masters, bachelors, and associate's degrees, as well as certificates and diplomas. Key Accomplishments:• Developed and introduced institutional effectiveness programs across multiple brands for nearly 70 campuses serving more than 33,000 students• Spearheaded successful cross-functional initiative to achieve NEASC re-accreditation for Andover College and Hesser College• Created and oversaw implementation and analysis of core surveys to improve student satisfaction and outcomes and align resources to student needs• Improved the KHEC curricula through the use of a comprehensive student academic achievement assessment program data• Contributed to a 20% increase in term to term persistence across all schoolsKey Accountabilities:• Direct report to the EVP of Operations• Improve the KHEC curricula through the use of a comprehensive student academic achievement assessment program• Oversee the implementation and use of core surveys• Design and implement research studies that inform KHEC academic and business decisions• Collect, analyze and report data that informs executive and academic decision making at the KHEC schools• Assist colleges and schools in designing accreditation/certification related assessment plans regarding HLC, NEASC SACS, ACICS, ACCSC, ACCET, Title IV, VA

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