Ohio University will use a committee structure to identify evidence, perform gap analysis, and recommend next steps to complete the Assurance Argument, ensuring broad participation across the university. Higher Learning Commission Evidence Collection Committees are organized around Core Components and sub-components primarily related to the following:
The President’s Office and the Board of Trustees
Responsible for subcomponents of Core Components 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2C, 2D, 5A, 5B and 5C pertaining primarily: to guide the institution according to our mission and vision; ensure that the university follows its policies and procedures; is committed to academic freedom and the freedom of expression; and that the university has the resources, structures and processes to fulfill our mission and improve the quality of our educational offerings.
Members
- Carly Leatherwood, Chief of Staff to the President, Co-Chair
- Cary Frith, Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President and Provost, Co-Chair
- Russell Morrow, interim Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
- John Day, Professor, interim Vice President, Finance & Administration
- Jackie Rees Ulmer, Dean, College of Business
- Sarah Wyatt, Professor, Environmental and Plant Biology; Chair, Faculty Senate
- Candace J. Boeninger, Vice President for Enrollment Management
- Julie Allison, Associate Vice President for Finance, Controller
- Shelly Bean, Executive Secretary of the Board of Trustees
- Mary Elizabeth Miles, Vice President of Human Resources
The Provost’s Office and Academics
Responsible for subcomponents of Core Components 3A, 3B, 3C, 4A and 5A concerning the rigor and appropriateness of our educational programs, providing a general education program appropriate to our mission and educational offerings, and engaging the University’s internal constituencies in shared governance.
Members
- Todd Eisworth, Professor of Mathematics, Co-Chair
- Katie Hartman, Vice Provost for Faculty Development, Co-Chair
- Bob Bulow, University Registrar
- Kim Ciroli, Associate Professor of Instruction of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
- Char Miller, Associate Professor of Nursing
- Sarah Poggione, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
- Beth Quitslund, Professor of English
- Nukhet Sandal, Associate Dean and Chair of the UCC General Education Committee
- Bärbel Such, Associate Professor of Modern Languages
The Provost’s Office, Administration, Support and Policies
Responsible for subcomponents of Core Components 1C, 3C, 3D and 4C including ensuring that the University provides opportunities for civic engagement in a multicultural and globally connected world, investing in the faculty and staff needed for high quality programs and student services, and continually pursuing educational improvement through goals and strategies to improve student success.
Members
- Candi Morris, Associate Vice Provost for Instructional Innovation, Co-Chair
- Loralyn Taylor, Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics, Co-Chair
- Imants Jaunarajs, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
- Adam Pergram, University Human Resources Faculty Affairs Liaison
- Lewis Mangen, Director of Organizational and Talent Development
- Kris Kumfer, Assistant Dean for Advising and Student Services, University College
- Lindsey Rudibaugh, Executive Director of Experiential Learning
- Jennie Klein, Professor, School of Art and Design
- Eszti Major-Rohrer, Senior Director of Teaching & Learning Technologies
Research and Ethics
Responsible for subcomponents of Core Components 2E and 3B addressing responsible and ethical conduct in the acquisition, discovery and application of knowledge by its faculty, students and staff and the promotion of student mastery of intellectual inquiry and creative work.
Members
- Greg Newton, Associate Dean, Graduate College, Graduate Council Representative, Co-Chair
- Scott Bye, Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Community Standards & Student Responsibilities, Co-Chair
- Chad Boeninger, Libraries Representative
- Karen Petko, Associate Director, Equity & Civil Rights Compliance
- Bethany Spurrier, Associate Director of Research Operations and interim Associate Vice President for Research Research & Sponsored Programs
- Hillary Snyder, Director, Research Compliance
- Roxanne Malé-Brune, Director, Grant Development & Projects
Marketing, Communications and Enrollment
Responsible for subcomponents of Core Components 1A, 1C, 2B and 4A ensuring that the University represents itself accurately and ethically in its communications and marketing, that it fosters a climate of respect among its diverse students, faculty and staff, and that it has the evidence to support any claim the University makes regarding its contributions to the educational experience through research, community engagement, experiential learning and economic development.
Members
- Rob Callahan, Assistant Vice President & Executive Director, Co-Chair
- Beth Backes, Director of Market Research and SEO Strategy, Co-Chair
- Carissa Anderson, Associate Vice Provost, Regional Higher Education
- Lisa Flowers-Clements, Director of Multicultural Center
- Mary Nally, Director, Center for Community Engagement
- Katie Troyer, Senior Director, Enrollment Marketing and Operations
Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning
Responsible for subcomponents of Core Components 4A, 4B and 4C demonstrating that Ohio University is responsible for the quality of our education programs and that we promote continuous improvement by assessing our students’ learning.
Members
- Wendy Adams, CTLA Associate Director for Assessment, Co-Chair
- Joni Wadley, Senior Director for Institutional Effectiveness, Co-Chair
- Sarah Poggione, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
- Beth Quitslund, Professor & Chair, Department of English
- Brian McCarthy, Senior Associate Dean, Arts and Sciences
- Nelli Gurbanova, Manager of Academic and Professional Initiatives
- Erin Morgenstern, Assistant to the Vice President for Priority Projects, Student Affairs
Federal Compliance Committee
Responsible for compiling information to demonstrate that Ohio University meets the expectations of specific federal regulations including Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended) to ensure continuing eligibility for federal financial aid. Co-chaired by Loralyn Taylor, Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics and Accreditation Liaison Officer and Laura Myers, Director of University Compliance, the Committee is comprised of individual stakeholders with experience and expertise in the areas of review.
Subcommittee 1 - Assignments of Credit, Program Length, and Tuition; Institutional Mechanisms for Handling Student Complaints; Protection of Student Privacy
- Deb Benton - University Registrar
- Ed Cater - Chief Information Officer
- John Day - Assoc Provost for Academic Budget and Planning
- Joshua Gonzalez - Chief Privacy Officer
- Kerri Griffin - Director of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance; Title IX
- Kari Lehman - Vice Provost, OHIO Online
- Laura Myers - Director of University Compliance
- Connie Patterson - Assoc Dean Academic Engagement, Patton College
- Beth Quitslund - Chair, English Dept, College of Arts & Sciences
- Mac Stricklen - Ombudsperson
Subcommittee 2 - Publication of Transfer Policies; Practices for Verification of Student Identity; Recruiting and Admissions-related Practices
- Ashlee Bevan - Audit Manager - Office of Audit, Risk, and Compliance
- Rob Callahan - Senior Director, Enrollment Incentives
- Ryan Chapman - Director of Enrollment Operations
- Valerie Miller - Exec Director Student Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Candice Morris - Assoc Vice Provost of Instructional Innovation
- Bill Newton - Asst Director of Enrollment and CRM
- Jill Nice - Asst Dean, Graduate/Professional Programs, COB
- Mateo Remsburg - Asst. VP Enrollment; Exec Dir Undergrad Admissions
- Regina Schwartz - Executive Director of Marketing Strategy
- Katie Tadlock - Assistant Dean, Graduate College
- Katie Troyer - Senior Director of Enrollment Marketing and Operations
Subcommittee 3 - Publication of Student Outcome Data; Standing with State and Other Accreditors
- Wendy Adams - Assoc Director of Assessment - CTLA
- Janelle Crossgrove Hart - Institutional Accreditation Manager
- Melinda Rhodes - Exec Director - CTLA
- Loralyn Taylor - ALO and Associate Provost Institutional Effectiveness & Analytics
- Joni Wadley - Senior Director for Institutional Effectiveness