Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience 

"Across all educational experiences, settings, levels, and instructional modalities, the institution recruits and admits students whose interests, abilities, experiences, and goals are congruent with its mission and educational offerings. The institution commits to student retention, persistence, completion, and success through a coherent and effective support system sustained by qualified professionals, which enhances the quality of the learning environment, contributes to the educational experience, and fosters student success."

Working Group Members

William Manley, MS, University Registrar, Co-Chair 

Ross Novak, MEd, Dean of Students, Co-Chair 

Jessie Beecroft, Financial Aid Counselor 

Nicollette Bordo, MS, Assistant Director of Retention and Advising 

Dr. Steven Craig, Director of the Counseling and Student Development Center 

Kevin Farrell, MS, Director of Student Engagement 

Rachel Hartz, MBA, Associate Vice President for Admissions 

Dr. Anna Petrin, Assistant Professor, Philosophy/Religious Studies 

Andrew Smith, MSS, Director of Athletics & Recreation 

Student Representative, TBD 

Lines of Inquiry

1. How do we evaluate, assess, and gather data around the effectiveness of student support services for all student populations? 

2. How are policies and procedures related to transfer credit, credit for prior learning, alternative learning approaches, and security of student records effectively implemented? 

3. How effective are our co-curricular activities in supporting a vibrant student experience? To what extent are these regulated and assessed by equivalent academic, fiscal, and administrative processes and procedures that govern all other programs? 

Standard IV: Criteria & Evidence Expectations

Evidence_4.pdf