Meet the HLC Evaluation Team

Self-Study Organization

The Self-Study began in the fall of 2002 with the appointment of Dr. Rick Vaughn, a faculty member in Mathematics, as Self-Study Coordinator. A Steering Committee was then organized consisting of the members listed below.

Self-Study Steering Committee Paradise Valley Community College	Dr. Rick Vaughn Self-Study Chair Faculty - Mathematics (web page)	Ms. Sherry Adams Faculty Communication & Humanities
Ms. Judi Anderson Director Continuing Education	Mr. Bob Bendotti Dean Learning	Mr. Ken Clarke Assistant Director Student Financial Assistance
Ms. Jan Downey Faculty Anthropology	Dr. Casey Durandet Faculty Physics (web page)	Ms. Jeanne Franco Faculty Accounting (web page)
Mr. David Gerkin Director Learning Support Center	Ms. Jane Marks Faculty Biology	Mr. Paul Marsh Director Inst. Res., Plan., & Assess.
Dr. Sally Rings Faculty English & Reading	Ms. Marianne Roccaforte Faculty Counseling	Dr. Rick Sheets Director Computer Commons (web page)

The Steering Committee established a timeline and framework for the Self-Study process. The Self-Study Plan was published and sent to the HLC in July 2003. Five subcommittees were formed, one for each of the new criteria of accreditation.

In the Fall of 2003, a campus-wide .Kick-Off Event. was held during the annual all-employee breakfast. Following a brief orientation, the subcommittees began to explore the new criteria. Each subcommittee created a worksheet containing key questions, possible sources of evidence, and contacts.

Criterion Subcommittee Team Membership

Criterion One: Mission and Integrity

• Ms. Jeanne Franco, Co-Chair - Faculty, Accounting
• Dr. Rick Sheets, Co-Chair - Director, Computer Commons
• Dr. Shirley Green - Associate Dean, Student Services
• Ms. JoAnn Caufield - Director, Financial Aid
• Dr. Marilyn Cristiano - Division Chair, Communication & Humanities
• Ms. Chrystle Hall - Technology Trainer
• Ms. Laurel Smith - Senior Human Resource Analyst

Criterion Two: Preparing for the Future

• Ms. Judi Anderson, Co-Chair - Director, Continuing Education
• Dr. Casey Durandet, Co-Chair - Faculty, Physics
• Dr. Jane Saldaña-Talley - Dean, Administrative Services
• Ms. Pat Boehnlein - Executive Secretary
• Mr. Mike Crimi - HVAC Technician
• Mr. Rod Fensom - Director, Public Relations/Marketing
• Ms. Sandy McDill - Fiscal Agent
• Dr. Christopher Scinto - Division Chair, Fine & Performing Arts

Criterion Three: Student Learning and Effective Teaching

• Ms. Jan Downey, Co-Chair - Faculty, Anthropology
• Ms. Marianne Roccaforte, Co-Chair - Faculty, Counseling
• Dr. Mary Lou Mosley - Senior Associate Dean, Learning
• Ms. Sheri Bakunowski - Coordinator, Center for Distance Learning
• Dr. Tom Butler - Faculty, Reading
• Mr. Paul Cornell Faculty, Mathematics
• Ms. Muriel Mullane Faculty, Library
• Mr. Steve Nicoloff Faculty, Mathematics
• Dr. Walt Thielen Faculty, Communication

Criterion Four: Acquiring, Creating, and Applying Knowledge

• Mr. David Gerkin, Co-Chair - Director, Learning Support Center
• Ms. Jane Marks, Co-Chair - Faculty, Biology
• Dr. Sally Rings, Co-Chair - Faculty, Reading & English
• Ms. Cathlyn Hart - Associate Dean, Information Technology
• Ms. Judy Galbraith - Faculty, English
• Ms. Lynn McClelland - Faculty, Enclish
• Ms. Michaelle Shadburne - Coordinator, Special Initiatives, E&OL, and Learning Connections
• Ms. Shelle Witten - Faculty, Library

Criterion Five: Engagement and Service

• Ms. Sherry Adams, Co-Chair - Faculty, Communication & Humanities
• Mr. Ken Clarke, Co-Chair - Assistant Director, Student Financial Assistance
• Dr. Paul Dale - Dean, Learning Support Services
• Dr. Mary Lou Mosley - Senior Associate Dean, Learning
• Ms. Heather Anderson - Director, Student Life & Leadership
• Ms. Lori Anonson - Faculty, Nutrition
• Ms. Renée Cornell - Faculty, English
• Ms. Chris Diaz - Student Services Specialist, Student Development
• Ms. Loretta Mondragon - Supervisor, Instructional Computer Support Services
• Ms. Ivette Quintero-Anderson - Student Service Specialist, Recruitment
• Dr. Paula Vaughn - Director, Service Learning

Evidence was gathered and analyzed. In October and November of 2003, each subcommittee hosted a Self- Study Forum, sharing their initial findings and asking the College for formal feedback. Using the input from the forums, the committees gathered and analyzed additional information and began to draft their findings.

The Self-Study process, however, is ongoing. Committees will continue to meet to follow-up on their specific recommendations. In addition, the College is dedicated to institutionalizing self-study processes as a part of its learning-centered philosophy.