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Reaffirmation Steering Committee

Welcome to the Steering Committee webpage for the 2026 reaffirmation of accreditation process, a critical milestone in UHD's ongoing commitment to excellence in higher education. Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is a testament to our institution's unwavering dedication to academic quality and student success. Specifically, the committee is charged with the following responsibilities:

  • provide oversight and coordination of the compliance certification process;
  • provide verbal or written updates on assigned section(s) to Steering Committee at each meeting;
  • identify areas of concern relative to the Principles of Accreditation that should be addressed by the College prior to the submission of the Fifth-Year Interim Report;
  • engage the College community in the process and provide updates of progress regarding the assigned working group;
  • provide feedback, as requested, for the compliance report and for the QEP impact report;
  • ensure that the compliance certificate is completed on time; and
  • confirm the integrity of the process and the College’s responses.

Name Title
Dr. Deborah E. Bordelon Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Divya Bhati AVP for Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Planning, and Assessment (Chair)
Kimberly Lambert Thomas Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Dan Maxwell Interim Vice President, Student Success and Student Life (3SL)
Scott Sawyer Interim Vice President for Enrollment Management
Jay Zambrano Vice President for Advancement and University Relations
Erica Morales Director, Benefits & Compensation
Dr. Liza Alonzo Assistant Vice President, Presidential Affairs and Constituent Relations
Dr. Judith Quander AVP for Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development
Dr. David Ryden AVP for Programming and Curriculum
Dr. Jerry Johnson or designee Faculty Representative
Lisa Braysen Executive Director, Library
Dr. Jonathan Davis Dean, Marilyn Davies College of Business
Michael Connelly Assistant Vice President for Advising and Student Progression
Carol Tucker Interim Executive Director, Data Analytics and Institutional Research (DAIR)
Debra McGaughey AVP, University Relations
Tim Rychlec Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management
Jennifer Bloom Associate General Counsel, UH System/UH
Justina August Student Government Association (SGA) President
Graduate Student Representative TBD

 

Reaffirmation Steering Committee meetings are held the last Wednesday of the month, from 10am-11am in ACAD 700H, beginning January 31, 2024.

Date Zoom Link Resources Minutes
January 31, 2024 Link Materials Minutes
February 28, 2024 Link Materials Minutes
March 27, 2024 Kick-off Event Kick-off Event Minutes
April 24, 2024 Link Materials Minutes
May 29, 2024 Link Materials Minutes
June 26, 2024 Link Materials Minutes
July 31, 2024 Link Materials Minutes
August 28, 2024 Link
Passcode: GATORS
Materials Minutes
September 25, 2024

Link
Passcode: Gators

Materials Minutes
October 30, 2024 Link Materials Minutes
December 4, 2024 Link Materials Minutes
January 29, 2025 Link Materials Minutes
February 26, 2025 Link Materials Minutes
March 26, 2025 Link Materials Minutes
April 30, 2025 Link Materials Minutes
May 28, 2025 Link Materials Minutes