V6I2: Welcome New Commissioners
Meet the newest Commissioners: Brad Mortensen, Utah Representative; and Patricia Moy, Washington Representative.
Tag Archives: NWCCU Updates
V6I1: United States Department of Education Recognition: Lovefest
The National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI) has recommended the continuation of NWCCU’s recognition as an accreditor. NWCCU has 24 months to update a few policies, in compliance with new federal regulations.
NWCCU conveys its heartfelt thanks to its member institutions, Accreditation Liaison Officers, Peer Evaluators, Commissioners, and staff for fostering a culture of educational excellence.
V6I1: New Vice President Joins NWCCU
NWCCU welcomes Heather Bennett, Vice President for Institutional Innovations and Compliance, effective September 1, 2023.
Heather has worked with member institutions on transformative improvement processes as part of the leadership team for the Mission Fulfillment & Sustainability Fellowship program and the Student Success Academy at NWCCU since 2020. She also supports institutional innovation through the substantive change process and ensures ongoing compliance with the US Department of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation regulations.
V5I4: Announcement of Election of New Commissioners Following Commission Meeting
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) is pleased to announce that, per the Commission’s Bylaws, the Board of Commissioners endorsed the election of several commissioners during the 2023 June Commission Meeting held in Seattle, Washington.
V5I4: Thank You, Chair McCulloh
Dr. Thayne McCulloh’s service as Chair of the NWCCU Board of Commissioners ended on June 22, 2023. He will continue to serve the Commission as immediate past chair. Please join us in thanking Dr. McCulloh, and we wish him continued success as president of Gonzaga University.
V5I3: Creating Capacity for Digital Learning – Free Professional Learning Opportunity Extended
In August 2022, NWCCU, in partnership with OLC and ELE and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, offered a free, self-paced professional development workshop series on developing quality digital learning. We are now pleased to announce that this opportunity is extended through the end of 2023!
V5I3: Updated NWCCU Policies
Updated NWCCU Policies as of March 10, 2023.
V5I3: Updates from the January 2023 Commission Meeting
A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the NWCCU was held at the Grand Hyatt Seattle in Seattle, WA on January 25-27, 2023. Learn about the appearances, Board actions, and updates to policies.
V5I2: Creating Capacity for Digital Learning – Free Professional Learning Opportunity Extended
In August 2022, NWCCU, in partnership with OLC and ELE and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, offered a free, self-paced professional development workshop series on developing quality digital learning. We are now pleased to announce that this opportunity is extended through the end of 2023!