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The St. Ambrose University self-study report and an executive summary are now complete and available as electronic or paper copies.

Download self-study report PDF
Download executive summary PDF
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Paper copies of the report or summary can be requested from the self-study steering committee co-chairs, Sandra Cassady and Art Serianz.

Next steps. The HLC team visits campus.

The Higher Learning Commission visit team will be on campus Oct. 22-24, and the individuals currently expected to be part of that team are:

• Dr. Bernard Marley, Team Chair
  Vice President, Institutional Research, Oakland City University, Oakland City, Ind.
• Dr. Claire Etaugh
  Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Professor, Psychology, Bradley University, Peoria, Ill.
• Mr. David Garafola
  Vice President, Finance and Administration, Webster University, St. Louis, Mo.
• Dr. Janet Haggerty
  Associate Vice President, Research and Dean, Graduate School, University of Tulsa, Tulsa, Okla.
• Dr. Gail Jensen
  Dean, Graduate School and Associate Vice President, Faculty Development, Creighton University, Omaha, Neb.
• Dr. Michelle Johnston
  Dean, College of Education and Human Services, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Mich.
• Dr. Richard Rankin
  Vice President and Dean, Student Life, St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis.
• Dr. Gerard Stockhausen, SJ
  President, University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, Mich.

Campus community members are encouraged to take advantage of special forum opportunities to meet with team members, as follows:
• Student Forum, Monday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
• Staff Forum, Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Faculty Forum, Tuesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
All forums will be held in the Rogalski Center ballroom.

What's going on.

St. Ambrose University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the largest of six regional accrediting associations in the United States. To prepare for the re-accreditation, we have prepared a self-study to identify our strengths and challenges, as well as how we specifically meet the five criteria for accreditation established by the HLC.

Why you should care.

Simply, accreditation is vital. It gives confidence to our constituencies—our employees, parents, students, benefactors and the broader community—that we are meeting specific criteria that assure the quality of our programs and services. It also means that credits and degrees earned will be valued by employers and other educational institutions, and that students have continued access to federal and state financial aid.