The five criterion subcommittees correspond to each of the Higher Learning Commission’s five criteria for accreditation. The subcommittees are co-chaired by administrators and faculty from across UMKC. Each subcommittee is comprised of 6 to 10 faculty and administrators with a range of expertise. The subcommittees are responsible for compiling evidence corresponding to each of the Higher Learning Commission’s core component criteria and writing specific portions of the assurance argument.
Criterion 1 – Mission
Criterion 2 – Integrity: Ethical & Responsible Conduct
Criterion 3 – Teaching & Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support
| Member | Role |
|---|---|
| Filion, Diane | Co-Chair; Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs |
| Lorie Holt | Co-Chair, UMKC Director, New Faculty Teaching Scholars |
| Ward-Smith, Peggy | Interim Dean, School of Graduate Studies |
| Waddell, Jennifer | Coordinator, General Education Program |
| Schlein, Candace | Interim Director, FaCET & Preparing Future Faculty |
| Mebane, Carla | Director, UMKC Dual Credit Programs |
| Laurent, Scott | Manager, Student Support Services |
| Kurup, Vishal | Director, Information Services |
| King, Makini | Director, Diversity & Inclusion |
| Mead, Molly | Assistant Vice Provost Academic Innovation |
Criterion 4 – Teaching & Learning: Evaluation & Improvement
Criterion 5 – Resources, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
Federal Compliance
