Doane University is scheduled to undergo a comprehensive evaluation as part of the requirements set forth by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). This process will involve the creation of the assurance argument and a site visit on November 15-16, 2021, to show we are in compliance with the Criteria for Accrediation and a federal compliance review.
A presentation (Passcode: Z3$*SNwa)(slides) was made for faculty and staff.
Please send all questions to Kris Williams (kristopher.williams@doane.edu).
In order to facilate the creation of the assurance argument and site vist, the following people were chosen as Champions for certain criteria.
| HLC Champions Team |
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| Overall |
- AnnMarie Marlier, Director of Institutional Effectiveness
- Kris Williams, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
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| Criterion 1 Champion(s) |
- Luis Sotelo, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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| Criterion 2 Champion(s) |
- Jayne Germer, Learning & E-resources Librarian, Associate Professor of Practice in Library Science
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| Criterion 3 Champion(s) |
- Lucas Kellison, Undergrad Faculty Coordinator W/ Rank of Assist Prof of Practice
- J.L. Vertin, Associate Professor of Practice, Co-director CETL
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| Criterion 4 Champion(s) |
- Megan Failor, Dean of Students
- Chris Huber, Assistant Professor Chemistry, Chair of Assessment Committee,
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| Criterion 5 Champion(s) |
- Julie Schmidt, Vice President for Financial Affairs
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| Federal Compliance |
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Timeline
| Timeline |
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| Spring 2020 |
- Assemble team of HLC Champions
- Conduct training on Criteria
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| Summer 2020 |
- Develop framework for assurance argument
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| Fall 2020 |
- Finalize draft of argument
- Review with HLC Champions
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| Winter 2021 |
- Revise argument based on feedback
- Solicit evidence based on Champions' feedback
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| Spring 2021 |
- Revise argument based on feedback
- Champions review argument and expand the review team
- Link evidence in the assurance system
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| Summer 2021 |
- Solicit feedback from Doane Community, Cabinet, Board
- Revise argument based on feedback
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| Fall 2021 |
- Hold sessions regarding upcoming visit
- Finalize assurance argument: October 13, 2021
- Campus visit: November 15,16, 2021
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