All 糖心视频 campuses hold active institutional accreditation. Interested parties may access the accreditation status of each 糖心视频 campus. Four 糖心视频 campuses are accredited by the (WSCUC); the other six campuses are accredited by the .
What We Do
The Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) serves as the primary point of contact between a campus and its institutional accrediting agency and plays a central role in coordinating and supporting accreditation-related activities. Working collaboratively with campus leadership, faculty, and staff, the ALO helps ensure that the institution understands and meets accreditation standards, coordinates institutional reviews and reporting requirements, and facilitates communication with the accrediting agency. The ALO also supports ongoing efforts to assess institutional effectiveness, strengthen educational quality, and promote continuous improvement. Through these responsibilities, ALOs help their campuses maintain accreditation and demonstrate their commitment to institutional accountability, student success, and educational excellence.
Current Accreditation Liaison Officers (ALOs)
Sara Butler, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Honolulu Community College
Keala Chock, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Leeward Community College
Nalani Kaun, Planning, Research, and Assessment Director, Windward Community College
Laura Lees Nagle, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, 糖心视频 Maui College
Larissa Leslie, Associate Professor and Counselor, Hawai?i Community College
Seri Luangphinith, Professor of English, 糖心视频 Hilo
Jessica Miranda, Director of Strategic Directions, Assessment and Accreditation, 糖心视频 West O?ahu
Amy Patz Yamashiro, Interim Executive Director of Strategy, Kapi?olani Community College
April Quinn, Senior Advisor to the Provost, 糖心视频 惭ā苍辞补
Bernadine Souza, Interim Director of Institutional Effectiveness and University Center, Kaua?i Community College
Alan Rosenfeld, Associate Vice President for Academic Programs and Policy, 糖心视频 System (convener)
Higher Education Accreditation
The federal government plays an important role in higher education accreditation by establishing requirements for the recognition of accrediting agencies and linking institutional accreditation to eligibility for federal student financial aid programs. Although the U.S. Department of Education does not directly accredit colleges and universities, it oversees the federal recognition of accrediting agencies and establishes regulatory expectations that shape the accreditation process. In August 2026, the Department published proposed regulations under its , reflecting a significant effort to reform the nation’s accreditation system. The proposed changes seek to reduce regulatory burdens, facilitate the recognition of new accrediting agencies, provide institutions with greater flexibility in selecting accreditors, and place greater emphasis on student outcomes, academic freedom, intellectual diversity, and compliance with federal civil rights requirements. As the federal regulatory framework continues to evolve, colleges and universities will need to remain attentive to potential changes in accreditation requirements and their implications for institutional policies, practices, and accountability.
Contact
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avpapp@hawaii.edu