Standard 9: Integrity, Transparency, and Public Disclosure

The institution subscribes to and advocates high ethical standards in the management of its affairs and in its dealings with students, prospective students, faculty, staff, its governing board, external agencies and organizations, and the general public. Through its policies and practices, the institution endeavors to exemplify the values it articulates in its mission and related statements. In presenting the institution to students, prospective students, and other members of the public, the institutional website provides information that is complete, accurate, timely, readily accessible, clear, and sufficient for intended audiences to make informed decisions about the institution (NEASC Standards of Accreditation, 2016).

Standard 9 Committee Members

Stephen Burgay, Chair
Senior Vice President, External Affairs

Erika Geetter, Chair
Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of the Board of Trustees

Nedra Abbruzzese-Werling
Associate Vice President for Compliance Services

Amy Hook
Vice President for Marketing and Creative Services

Cataldo Leone
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
Professor of Periodontology
Professor of Molecular & Cell Biology

Kathryn Mellouk
Associate Vice President, Research Compliance

Nelia Ponte
Director, Content Strategy

Kim Randall
Executive Director, Equal Opportunity Office
University Title IX Coordinator

Andrew Soares
Associate Vice President, Internal Audit

Crystal Talley
Associate General Counsel

Diane Tucker
Vice President, Human Resources

John Weldon
Associate Dean of Students

Julie Wickstrom
Executive Director, Financial Assistance