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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:

1. Build relationships among faculty and staff responsible for compliance with SACSCOC policies and principles.
2. Provide resources for faculty and staff that deal with the intersection of state recognition and regional accreditation.
3. Serve as a forum for discussion about salient accreditation-related issues and how they affect Virginia institutions.
4. Share accreditation-related knowledge and experiences among Virginia institutions that may serve as an example or guidance to colleagues.
5. 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 2024-25 VRAS Planning Board

Co-Chairs: Ryan Murnane (Regent University), Rachel Smith (Hampden-Sydney College)

Members (alphabetically):

• Cindy Chiarello (James Madison University)
• Loydis Cummings (Marymount University)
• Katrice Hawthorne (Virginia Commonwealth University)
• Jason Lyons (Christopher Newport University)
• Tisha Paredes
• Keri-Beth Pettengill (Brightpoint Community College)
• Denise Ridley-Johnston (William & Mary)
• Veronica Shuford (Virginia State University)
• Kathy Walker (Randolph Macon College)
• Susan Woodruff (George Mason University)

Contact - Cindy Chiarello