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About the creators

These pages were created after an over year-long process to understand the Higher Learning Commission criterion and policies by a group of community college leaders in North Carolina. Many thoughts and ideas were shared and debated. The final product is a reflection of the collective wisdom of the group. Some portions were generated via ChatGPT’s Deep Research using the 4o model based on the resources generated from this group, resources on the HLC website, and example insitutional reports found via the web.

A huge thank you to the following individuals who contributed to the creation of this website (in alphabetical order by last name):

  • Erica Caracoglia, Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Research and Accreditation Liaison, Martin Community College
  • Reinishia Gonzalez, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation Liaison, Edgecombe Community College
  • Dr. Kimberly Mullis, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation Liaison, Beaufort County Community College
  • Rebecca Nichol, Assessment and Research Analyst, Haywood Community College
  • David Onder, Director of Institutional Excellence, Research, and Grants and Accreditation Liaison, Haywood Community College
  • Dr. Dustin Walston, Vice President of Curriculum and Accreditation Liaison, James Sprunt Community College
  • Dr. Crystal White, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives, James Sprunt Community College

Other members of the Class of 2029 Working Group:

  • Dr. Kevin Lee, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Accreditation Liaison, Brunswick Community College
  • Dr. Chad Merrill, Vice President and Accreditation Liaison, Blue Ridge Community College
  • Dr. Jessica Harrell, Director of Planning, Research, and Institutional Effectiveness, Blue Ridge Community College
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