Illinois State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Accreditation is a voluntary process that provides assurance that an institution meets clearly stated requirements.
“Accreditation is a signal to the public—in particular to prospective students and their families—that we are meeting our commitment to excellence and building on our solid foundations for continuous improvement,” said Acting Provost Ani Yazedjian, who is chairing the re-accreditation for Illinois State.
The University is participating in HLC’s Open Pathways process for accreditation, which follows a 10-year cycle. A final report will be submitted to the commission prior to an accreditation site visit by HLC reviewers in October 2024. A final accreditation report by HLC, one of only six accreditors in the United States, will be delivered in 2025.
Illinois State’s Accreditation Steering Committee and work team members have begun the process of compiling a vast array of supporting documents. “This is an intensive process, so we are drawing people from divisions across the University,” said Dr. Yazedjian, who noted the efforts will reflect the University’s outstanding work in the areas of institutional mission, ethical and responsible conduct, teaching and learning practices, institutional resources and planning, and compliance issues.
Find more information on the re-accreditation process.
Accreditation Steering Team
Chairperson: Ani Yazedjian, Division of Academic Affairs
Jana Albrecht, Division of Academic Affairs
Wilma Bates, Division of Advancement
Jill Benson, Division of Student Affairs
Sandy Cavi, Division of Finance and Planning
J. Cooper Cutting, Division of Academic Affairs
Dan Elkins, Division of Academic Affairs
Angela Engel, Division of Finance and Planning
Martha Horst, Academic Senate
Amy Hurd, Division of Academic Affairs
Eric Jome, Office of the President
Craig McLauchlan, Division of Academic Affairs
Mboka Mwilambwe, Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics, and Access
Katy Strzepek, Division of Academic Affairs/Division of Student Affairs
Erin Thomas, Division of Student Affairs
Work team members
Jim Almeda, Health Promotion and Wellness
Débora Piovezan Barbosa Avelino, Office of Equal Opportunity, Ethics, and Access
Rob Bailey, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Tameka Bailey, College of Applied Science and Technology
Wendy Bates, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Brian Beam, University Marketing and Communications
Rob Blemler, Office of Internal Auditing
Angela Bonifas, Office of Planning, Research, and Policy Analysis
Joan Brehm, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Ryan Brown, School of Teaching and Learning
Jordan Cox, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Bridget Curl, Financial Aid
Alejandro Enriquez, Languages Literatures, and Cultures
Jennifer Friberg, Center for Integrated Professional Development
Paul Garris, School of Biological Sciences
Rosie Hauck, Office of Technology Solutions
Kris Harding, Alumni Engagement
Doris Houston, Office of Equity and Inclusion
Steve Hunt, School of Communication
Terry Jackson Jr., College of Education
Jim Jones, Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management
Katy Killian, Office of the President
Joe Klausner, Athletics
Alice Maginnis, Office of the General Counsel
Derek Meyers, University Assessment Services
Danielle Miller-Schuster, Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
Jean Miller, Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts
Chris Merrill, Department of Technology
Tony Piña, Office of the Provost
Arturo Ramirez, Web and Interactive Communications
Stacy Ramsey, Office of the Registrar
Rocío Rivadeneyra, Office of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Donald Reed, University Housing Services
Julie Schumacher, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Noelle Selkow, Graduate School
Ryan Smith, University Assessment Services
Kathy Spence, Office of Research, Ethics, and Compliance
Patrick Walsh, Student Government Association
