Meet 91传媒厂's Accreditation Team
At San Jos茅 State University, accreditation is a shared responsibility that reflects our collective commitment to academic excellence, accountability, and student success. Our work with the WASC Senior College and University Commission engages faculty, staff, students, and administrators in continuous reflection and improvement.
Accreditation Review Committee (ARC)
The Accreditation Review Committee (ARC), established by the Academic Senate under University Policy S16-5 [pdf], brings together representatives from across the university to guide campus-wide accreditation activities.
ARC leads campus engagement in accreditation, reviews WASC feedback, and helps 91传媒厂 prepare for institutional reviews and reaffirmation. Current members of ARC can be found at the Academic Senate Committee website. ARC is chaired by the Director of Academic and Institutional Effectiveness.
Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
The Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) serves as 91传媒厂鈥檚 official representative to WASC and ensures that all accreditation activities meet Commission expectations. The ALO coordinates institutional reports, facilitates campus communication, and leads preparations for the 2027 WASC reaffirmation review.
91传媒厂鈥檚 current ALO is Dr. Magdalena Barrera, Vice Provost for Faculty Success.
Director of Academic and Institutional Effectiveness
The Director of Academic and Institutional Effectiveness provides campus leadership for accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement. This role ensures that 91传媒厂鈥檚 accreditation work is aligned with strategic priorities, student learning, and institutional goals.
The Director also serves as a key partner to ARC and the ALO in preparing evidence, organizing reviews, and supporting faculty engagement in institutional effectiveness.
Dr. Priya Raman, Professor of Communication Studies, serves as Director of Academic and Institutional Effectiveness.
Support Staff
Our accreditation efforts are supported by a dedicated team in Institutional Effectiveness:
- Eva Ch谩vez, Institutional Effectiveness Analyst, manages data, analysis, and reporting to support accreditation and program review.
- Huyen Pham, Academic & Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator, facilitates logistics, communications, and documentation for accreditation and assessment activities.
Together, this team ensures that 91传媒厂鈥檚 accreditation process is collaborative, evidence-based, and transparent.
Contact Us
You can reach the team at any time at accreditation@sjsu.edu.
