Mission

The James Madison University SACSCOC Advisory Council assists and supports the president and his senior leadership team by helping to ensure that the university:

• stays current with SACSCOC issues and requirements.
• recommends appropriate policies.
• communicates clearly regarding SACSCOC-related issues and requirements.
• receives feedback on SACSCOC-related issues from faculty, administrators, and staff.

Vision

In part because of the work of the SACSCOC Advisory Council, JMU will stay current on SACSCOC-related issues. As a result, official reporting periods such as interim reports and reaffirmations, will be well-understood and streamlined.

Values

The SACSCOC Advisory Council values:

• Communication (Including Listening) - because it is the currency of an effective learning community.
• Engagement/Teamwork - because they help build and maintain strong relationships for enhancing communication and understanding.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness - because building and maintaining interpersonal relationships will be a critical element for the success of the team and its communication.
• Knowledge - because it is the foundation for understanding SACSCOC-related issues and their impacts.
• Optimism - because it engenders trust in the accreditation process.

Member Expectations

• Attend meetings.
• Stay informed.
• Engage in SACSCOC-related discussions with colleagues and constituents.
• Act in the best interests of the university's mission.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the SACSCOC Advisory Council.
• Think and act both as a representative of a particular area and as a university leader overall.

Membership

John Allemeier - Director, School of Music
Robin Anderson - Academic Unit Head, Graduate Psychology
Mark Angel - Assistant Vice President, Finance
John Burgess - Associate Vice Provost, Academic Effectiveness and Evaluation
Hilary Campbell - Assistant Director of Assessment, Accreditation, and Accountability; College of Education
Sarah Cheverton - State Authorization and Compliance Officer for Online and Distance Learning
Cindy Chiarello - Assistant Director, Planning, Analytics & Institutional Research
Melody Eaton - Director and Academic Unit Head, School of Nursing
Keston Fulcher  - Executive Director, Center for Assessment and Research Studies
Tina Grace - Associate Director, Planning, Analytics & Institutional Research
Donna Harper - Vice President, Access and Enrollment
Keith Holland - Associate Vice Provost, Research and Scholarship
Nick Langridge - Senior Vice President, University Advancement
Steve Leslie - Department Head, Geology and Environmental Science
Sharon Lovell - Dean, College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Sarah MacDonald - Assistant Dean, Professional and Continuing Education
Tim Miller - Vice President, Student Affairs
Chris Orem - Executive Director, Planning, Analytics & Institutional Research; SACSCOC Liaison
Kristi Shackelford - Vice Provost, Academic Policy and Curriculum Development
Traci Zimmerman - Interim Dean, College of Arts and Letters

JMU SACSCOC Working Group

Chris Orem - Executive Director, Planning, Analytics & Institutional Research; SACSCOC Liaison
Sarah Cheverton - State Authorization and Compliance Officer for Online and Distance Learning
Cindy Chiarello - Assistant Director, Planning, Analytics & Institutional Research
Tina Grace – Associate Director, Planning, Analytics & Institutional Research; Chair
Kathryn Brown – Faculty Credentialing Coordinator
Kristi Shackelford – Chief Communications Officer for Academic Affairs
Traci Zimmerman - Interim Dean, College of Arts and Letters