Standard II

Link to Middle States Commission on Higher Education Standard II Criteria

Workgroup Members

Name Title
Porsche Murray* Assistant Director of Equal Opportunity Programs and Strategic Initiatives
Bessie Lawton* Faculty Ombuds
Naomie Nyanungo* Associate Provost for Teaching and Learning
Andria Young Assistant Dean of Operations
Kristin English Director for Trans and Queer Advocacy
Richard Stumpf Assistant Director of Case Management
Sue Johnston Faculty
Chris Brenner Assistant Dean and Director for Student Conduct
Albert Becerra Security Officer
Seth Kahn Faculty

*denotes a tri-chair for the workgroup


Lines of Inquiry

Do the University’s operations reflect a sustained commitment to ethics and integrity?

  1.  In what ways does the university ensure compliance and ethical execution of contracts, agreements, partnerships with external entities, and relevant laws? (Teaching and Learning, Stewards of Place, Alumni Network)
  2. How does the university assure the integrity of communications with all internal and external constituent groups? (All)
  3. How effectively does WCU assess policies and practices to ensure decisions and actions reflect ethical behavior, institutional values, and integrity? (Stewards of Place)