Accreditation Reaffirmation Visit 2024
In preparation for the reaffirmation accreditation, the institution created all supporting mechanisms to lead the process of accreditation to demonstrate that St. Augustine College is in compliance with the Higher Learning Commission.
TIMELINE:
COUNTDOWN TO ACCREDITATION 2022-2024
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Institutional Accreditation Steering Committee Purposes |
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Accreditation Steering Committee Members |
Steering Committee Chair |
Dr. Ana Gil Garcia, Director Office of Academic Effectiveness |
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Chair, Criterion 1: Mission |
Marco Amaro, Executive Director Office of Marketing and Enrollment |
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Chair, Criterion 2: Integrity |
Dr. Andrea Koepke, Dean Office of Academic Affairs |
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Chair, Criterion 3: Teaching and Learning: Quality and Resources
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Dr. Juan Ojeda, Dean Office of Student Services |
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Chair, Criterion 4: Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement |
Dr. Jennifer Talley Accreditation Consultant |
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Chair, Criterion 5: Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning |
Dr. Luyan Li Chief Operating and Financial Officer |
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Criterion 1 Subcommittee Members |
Mission: The institution’s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations |
Javier Garibay, Executive Director of Institute Workforce Education |
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Dr. Gregory Benzon-Flores, Resident Faculty |
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Johan Olmos, SAC Student |
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Dr. German Criollo, Resident Faculty |
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Cindy Morales, Learning Facilitator |
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Criterion 2 Subcommittee Members |
Integrity: The institution acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible |
Antuanette Mester, Resident Faculty |
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Guadalupe Moreno, Learning Facilitator |
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Dennette Derezotes, Adjunct Faculty |
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Miguel Salas, Institute of Workforce Education |
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Mannie Galvez, Institutional Technology |
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Maria Natividad, Resident Faculty |
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Criterion 3 Subcommittee Members |
Teaching and Learning: Quality and Resources The institution provides quality education, wherever and however its offerings are delivered |
Dr. Asif Ashiqali, Resident Faculty |
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Dr. Medhat Alsafadi, Resident Faculty |
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Jose Trejo, Learning Facilitator |
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Angelica Guillen, Resident Faculty |
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Rossangela Tubens, Senior Admission Counselor |
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Soledad Ruiz, IT Office Manager |
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Alejandro de la Luz, Institute of Workforce Education |
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Elvina Hardgrave, Director of Adult Education |
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Dr. Kevin Bry, Adjunct Faculty |
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Criterion 4 Subcommittee Members |
Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments and support services, and it evaluates their effectiveness for student learning through processes designed to promote continuous improvement. |
Noe Lopez, Resident Faculty |
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Juvenal Nava, Resident Faculty |
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Dr. Andrea Schmoyer, Director of Admission |
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Elizabeth Cardenas, Director of Student Services |
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Josh Burnell, Director of Information Technology |
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Maria Ugarte, Director of Student Success Center |
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Andrea Alcantar, Community Outreach Coordinator |
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Karla Martinez, Registrar |
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Criterion 5 Subcommittee Members |
Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning The institution’s resources, structures, processes and planning are sufficient to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational offerings, and respond to future challenges and opportunities. |
Dr. Gregory Clemons, Program Director of the Humanities |
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Dr. Joaquin Villegas, Adjunct Faculty |
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Nipit Ponpang, Application Specialist |
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Jason Miller, Associate Director of Digital Marketing |
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Anthony Bell, Accounting Manager |
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Victor Lara, Resident Faculty |
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David Cordova, Public and Government Relations |
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Suzanne Quinones Reyes, Bursar |
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Huihuang Hi, Financial Analyst |
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Yeni Rojas, SAC Alum |
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HLC Accreditation Criteria |
The Criteria for Accreditation are the standards of quality by which Higher Learning Commission determines whether an institution merits accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation. They are as follow: Criterion 1. Mission Criterion 2. Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct Criterion 3. Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support Criterion 4. Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement Criterion 5. Institutional Effectiveness: Resources and Planning |
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Assurance Review |
As part of the assurance review, the institution submits an assurance argument, along with materials of evidence (called an evidence file), to demonstrate that it is in compliance with HLC’s criteria for accreditation. The team of peer reviewers conducting the comprehensive evaluation reviews these materials in preparation for an on-site visit. |
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Federal Compliance |
A federal compliance review is conducted as part of a comprehensive evaluation. Institutions must submit a federal compliance filing demonstrating that they are meeting their title IV program responsibility, as well as complying with the expectations of specific regulations set by the U.S. Department of Education. Compliance with these federal requirements is necessary for the institutions to be eligible for federal financial aid. HLC is required to conduct this review as a federally recognized accrediting agency. |
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Student Survey |
HLC conducts an online survey of the institution’s student body two months prior to the on-site peer review visit. The survey is intended to give students an opportunity to participate in the evaluation process, and to help identify questions for the peer reviewers to ask while on site. |
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On-Site Peer Review Visit |
On-site visits occur after the peer review team has reviewed the institutional report and student survey results. The team works with the institution to create the agenda for the visit, which typically includes meetings with the institution’s leadership and board, as well as open forums with faculty, staff and students. Visits typically last 1 1/2 days. The team will remain in the area for an additional day of deliberations after the visit. Visit the HLC website: www.hlc.org to learn more about the comprehensive evaluation process. |
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