The University-wide Self-Study is being conducted through the work of a Steering Committee and its five subcommittees, each assigned to one of the HLC Criteria and its core components. Additionally, an analytical and research team assist the committees with their data needs.
STEERING COMMITTEE
The Self-Study Steering Committee is responsible for the self-study process, its coordination, and the completion of the self-study report. The design of the Webster Self-Study Plan, as approved by the Administrative Council, defines calendar and timelines, the University’s goals, the diverse committees and/or work groups, the committee assignments, and includes a working outline of the anticipated contents of the final self-study report. Membership on the Self-Study Steering Committee includes:
| James Staley, Chair and Coordinator Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs Associate Professor, Music | Melanie Gottlieb Chair, Criterion Subcommittee V International Credential Specialist Coordinator, International Recruitment & Services |
| James Brasfield Co-Chair, Criterion Subcommittee I President of Faculty Senate Professor, Management | Bill Lynch Co-Chair, Criterion Subcommittee I Professor, Theatre/Dance |
| Grant Chapman Chair, Criterion Subcommittee IV Associate Vice President, Director of International Programs | Kathy Marlock Co-Chair, Criterion Subcommittee III Director of Academic Assessment, Academic Affairs |
| Deborah Dey Chair, Criterion Subcommittee II Vice President, Students & Enrollment Management | Laura Rein Co-Chair, Criterion Subcommittee III Dean, University Library |
CRITERION SUB-COMMITTEES
Five sub-committees have been established to examine the HLC criteria, core components and examples of relevant evidence. The sub-committees gather and evaluate data, interview members of the University Community, assemble evidence relevant to the HLC core components, and write a report. The chairs of each of the five sub-committees also serve on the Self-Study Steering Committee. The members of the Criterion Sub-Committees are:
Criterion One: Mission and Integrity
| Bill Lynch Professor, Theatre/Dance | Karen Luebbert Vice President, Executive Assistant to the President |
| James Brasfield President of the Faculty Senate Professor, Management | Peter Sargent Dean, Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts |
| Ryan Elliott Director of Advancement Services, Development | Gwyneth Williams Professor; History, Politics and International Relations |
| Tom Lauher Director; Marketing, Media Planning and Placement |
Criterion Two: Preparing for the Future
| Deborah Dey, chair Vice President, Students & Enrollment Management | Dan Hitchell Associate Vice President, Resource Planning & Budget |
| Benjamin Akande Dean, School of Business & Technology | Michael Hulsizer Associate Professor, Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| Carolyn Corley Development Officer, Development | Betsy Schmutz Director, Human Resources |
| Larry Haffner Vice President, Information Technology | Dan Viele Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Extended Campus Administration |
Criterion Three: Student Learning and Effective Teaching
| Kathy Marlock, Co-Chair Director of Academic Assessment, Academic Affairs | Terri Jones Director, IT Information Services |
| Laura Rein, Co-Chair Dean, University Library | Patricia Masidonski Associate Dean, School of Business & Technology |
| Debra Carpenter Dean, School of Communications | Kate Parsons Associate Professor, Philosophy |
| James Evans Professor, Management | Barbara Stewart Director, Academic Resource Center |
| John Ginsburg Director, University Center & Student Activities | Roy Tamashiro Professor, Multidisciplinary Studies |
Criterion Four: Acquisition, Discovery and Application of Knowledge
| Grant Chapman, Chair Associate Vice President, Director of International Programs | Gary Kannenberg Professor, Behavioral & Social Sciences |
| Albert Cawns Chair and Associate Professor, Math & Computer Science | Janet Kourik Associate Professor, Math & Computer Science |
| Christine Eason Director, Media Relations | Bruce Umbaugh Associate Professor College of Arts & Sciences |
| Ted Hoef Associate Vice President, Student Affairs Dean of Students | David C. Wilson Dean, College of Arts & Sciences |
| Scott Jensen Associate Professor, Communications & Journalism Director of Forensics & Debate |
Criterion Five: Engagement and Service
| Melanie Gottlieb, Chair International Credential Specialist and Coordinator International Recruitment & Services | Jennifer Jezek-Taussig Director of Alumni Programs, Development & Alumni |
| Collete Cummings Associate Dean of Students Multicultural Center & International Student Affairs | Matt Nolan Director, Graduate and Evening Student Admissions |
| Mary Ann Drake Associate Professor, Nursing | Randy Wright Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs |
| Brenda Fyfe Dean, School of Education | Jennifer Willis Special Events Coordinator, Executive Office |
Members of the Self-Study Information Team assist the analytical work of the Steering Committee and the Criterion Sub-Committees. The Information Team Members maintain an inventory of informational and data resources for the Self-Study process, as well as assist in the creation of information and materials for a Resource Room for the Team Visit. The members include:
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Work Groups
Federal Compliance Work Group
Jon Gruett, Chair
Extended Campus Advisory Council
Hoot Gibson, Chair
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