La Antillean Adventist University está acreditada por la Middle States Commission on Higher Education desde el año 1978 hasta el presente. Durante el año 2020 se iniciaron los procesos de la re-acreditación y como parte del Plan de Comunicación se ha diseñado este espacio para que la comunidad universitaria pueda mantenerse informada.
| Responsibility | Names |
|---|---|
| Chair | Prof. Yolanda Pérez, Vice President for Academic Affairs |
| Co-Chairs | Dr. Digna Williams, Director of Institutional Effectiveness |
| AAU’s President | Dr. Myrna Colón |
| Vice-Presidents | Prof. Yolanda Pérez, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Sigfredo Morales, Vice President for Student Affairs Prof. Luis Acobe, Vice President for Financial Affairs Dr. José David Gómez, Vice President for Planning and Development |
| Standard I-Chair | Prof. Erick Mendieta, Director Department of Religion |
| Standard II-Chair | Dr. Franklin Martí, Theology |
| Standard III-Chair | Prof. Israel Torres, History |
| Standard IV-Chair | Prof. Johanna Rodríguez, Associate Vice President for Students Affairs |
| Standard V-Chair | Prof. Héctor Cosme, Mathematics |
| Standard VI-Chair | Prof. Omar Reyes, Mathematics |
| Standard VII-Chair | Dr. Javier Ruiz, History |
Working Group I: Mission and Goals
| Names | Titles | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Erick Mendieta | Chair | Director and Professor, Department of Religion |
| Prof. Magda Hernández | Member | Professor, Spanish |
| Mrs. Ruth Lizardo | Member | Chaplain |
Working Group II: Ethics and Integrity
| Names | Titles | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Franklin Marti | Chair | Professor, Religion |
| Mrs. Awilda Matos | Member | Director, Student Aid Assistance Office |
| Miss Fabiola Falto | Member | Director, TRIO SSS |
Working Group III: Design and Delivery of Student Learning
| Names | Titles | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Israel Torres | Chair | Professor, History |
| Prof. Mayra Soto | Member | Director, Department of Distance Learning |
| Dr. Maritza Lamboy | Member | Dean, School of Education, Humanities, and Psychology |
| Prof. Yanitza Olivencia | Member | Professor, Office Administration |
| Prof. Héctor González | Member | Director, Department of Nursing |
Working Group IV: Support of the Student Experience
| Names | Titles | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Johanna Rodríguez | Chair | Associate Vice President for Student Affairs |
| Mrs. Lynn Madera | Member | Administrative Assistant, Vice President for Student Affairs |
| Mrs. Ivette Santiago | Member | Professor, Nursing |
| Miss Mirialis Andino | Member | Officer, Financial Aid |
Working Group V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment
| Names | Titles | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Héctor Cosme | Chair | Professor, Mathematics |
| Prof. Marcia Crespo | Member | Professor, Science |
| Prof. Lizaira Rodríguez | Member | Director and Professor, Teacher Preparation Program |
| Prof. Efraín González | Member | Director and Professor, Cardiopulmonary Program |
Working Group VI: Planning, Resources and Institutional Improvement
| Names | Titles | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Prof. Omar Reyes | Chair | Professor, Mathematics |
| Mrs. Aixa Vega | Member | Director, Library |
| Mrs. Giselle Rivera | Member | Director, Student Finances Office |
| Dr. Ileanex Pérez | Member | Professor, Psychology |
| Mrs. Legna Varela | Member | Director, Environmental Affairs |
Working Group VII: Government, Leadership and Administration
| Names | Titles | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. José J. Ruiz | Chair | Professor, History |
| Mrs. Rhode Suriano | Member | Librarian |
| Mrs. Frances Izquierdo | Member | Director, Human Resources Office |
| Dr. Silvia Schimpf | Member | Director, Academic Research Department |
Timetable for Spring 2023 Evaluation Visit
| MSCHE Time Frame |
Date | Activity/Task |
|---|---|---|
| September 2020 | September 2020 | Self-Study Institute September |
| December 2020 | December 9, 2020 | 1. Approval of Institutional Priorities – Presidential Executive Committee
2. Approval of MSCHE Accreditation Calendar |
| January 2021 | 1. Assemble Steering Committee
2. Remote meeting with Commission staff liaison begin to draft SSD |
|
| February – April 2021 | March 17, 2021 | 1. Assemble working groups
2. Submit draft SSD by April 2021 |
| March – September 2021 | June 23, 2021
September 2, 2021 – 10:30 am September 21, 2021 |
1. Submit 2nd SSD draft
2. Submission of agenda of Self Study Virtual Visit 3. Commission staff liaison Self-Study Preparation Virtual Visit |
| June – September 2021 | Revisions
• ST – August 12, 2021 • PEC – August 18, 2021 • CAU – August 20, 2021 Submit final SSD • September 2, 2021
|
1. Revisions of final SSD
◦ Steering Committee – August ◦ Presidential Executive Committee ◦ University Administrative Council 2. Submit final SSD – September 2, 2021 |
| September – December 2021 | Groups Meetings
• First and third Thursday of each month
Steering Committee • Last Thursday of each month
|
1. Working Groups gather and analyze data
2. Submit progress reports to Steering Committee |
| January – May 2022 | First Draft of SS- April 21, 2022
First Draft of SS shared to campus community April 21, 2022 |
1. Self-Study Evaluation Team Chair chosen
2. Visit dates chosen 3. Accepted SSD sent to Chair 4. Self-Study drafted and shared with campus community |
| May – September 2022 | Due date- September 22, 2022 | Self-Study revisions and campus review |
| September – November 2022 | SS First draft sent to Team Chair – October 6, 2022
Team Chair’s Preliminary Visit- November 14- 18, 2022 |
1. Self-Study Report draft sent to Team Chair (two weeks before visit)
2. Team Chair’s Preliminary Visit |
| December 22 – January 2023 | January 26, 2023 | Self-Study Report finalized based on Team Chair feedback and shared with campus |
| February – March 2023 | Final SSR- February 9, 2023 | Final Self-Study Report/ Verification of Compliance/Evidence Inventory uploaded to MSCHE portal (six weeks before team visit) |
| February – May 2023 | SS Team Visit March 20-24, 2023 | 1. Self-Study Evaluation Team Visit
2. Team Report 3. Institutional Response |
| June/November 2023 | November 2023 | 1. Commission meets to determine action
2. Visits conducted after April 15 are acted on by the Commission at the November meeting |
Envía tus preguntas a:
Prof. Yolanda Perez, Chair, yperez@uaa.edu
Dra. Digna Williams, Co-Chair, dwilliams@uaa.edu
