Announcements
VA Collaborative on Institutional Effectiveness
Hosted in partnership with VAG and VAIR
Sticking Together: Collaboration & Innovation in Institutional Effectiveness
in Hampton, VA from November 19-21, 2025
Visit the conference website for more information!
About VRAS
VRAS Listserv
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Mission
VRAS, an active, purposeful network of higher education colleagues in Virginia, advances open discussion and dissemination of knowledge to support institutions’ achieving and sustaining SACSCOC accreditation.
Vision
VRAS serves the higher education community in Virginia by facilitating inter-institutional relationships and providing accurate information and reliable interpretation of SACSCOC policy.
Purpose
The purposes of the VRAS are to:
- Build relationships among faculty and staff responsible for compliance with SACSCOC policies and principles.
- Provide resources for faculty and staff that deal with the intersection of state recognition and regional accreditation.
- Serve as a forum for discussion about salient accreditation-related issues and how they affect Virginia institutions.
- Share accreditation-related knowledge and experiences among Virginia institutions that may serve as an example or guidance to colleagues.
- Welcome, engage, and mentor new members from within our own and other accredited institutions within the Commonwealth to share knowledge and ensure the future growth of the VRAS.
The 2025-26 VRAS Planning Board
Chair – Rachel Smith
Vice Chair – Nicholas Chitwood
Secretary – Sabrina Qureshi
Logistics Officer – Katherine Walker
Marketing and Membership Officer – Tisha Paredes
Evaluation and Planning Officer – Kerri-Beth Pettengill
Program Officer – Ryan Murnane
Technology Officer – Tisha Paredes
Treasurer – Cindy Chiarello
Constituent Representative – Jason Lyons
Contact - Cindy Chiarello