Standard IV

Link to Middle States Commission on Higher Education Standard IV Criteria

Workgroup Members

Name Title
Chris Hanning * Dean Wells School of Music
Clayton Kolb * Director Sykes Student Union
Israel Sanz-Sanchez * Faculty
Ben Morgan  Associate Director of Philadelphia Operations
Molly Alberts Senior Associate Registrar for Campus Services
Gerardina Martin Faculty
Sarah Mislick Manager of Student Hiring
Lisa Montgomery Director of Student Advocacy and Resources
Kelli Milliner Faculty Athletics
Katie Lehnert  Assistant Director of Admissions
Elisa Oliver Director of the Dowdy Multicultural Center

*denotes a tri-chair for the workgroup


Lines of Inquiry

  1. To what extent are prospective, transfer, and new students provided with comprehensive information about degree programs, costs, financial aid, campus life, support services, and outcomes? (Teaching and Learning, Student Experience) 
  2. How effectively does WCU offer and assess support services, engagement opportunities, and policies in support of the student experience to enhance recruitment, enrollment, retention, belonging, outcomes, and alumni affinity? (Teaching and Learning, Student Experience, Alumni Network) 
  3. To what extent are students and alumni meaningfully engaged in campus life, curricular and co-curricular activities, career readiness, events, and leadership opportunities? (All)
  4. What strategies are used to collect student and alumni feedback, and how effectively is that data utilized to improve the student experience? (Teaching and Learning, Student Experience, Alumni Network)