Accrediting Agency Responds to University Board of Regents, President, Chancellors
In a letter dated Nov. 1, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), told 污鱼社 leaders that they are on the right path toward clarifying leadership roles and responsibilities and creating opportunities for increased participation in university decision making.
鈥淚t is clear that the Board of Regents, system office, and institutions are moving forward collectively to clarify the roles and responsibilities throughout the system,鈥 NWCCU President Sonny Ramaswamy wrote. 鈥淵ou are also creating opportunities for inclusive dialogue regarding the future structure of the 污鱼社 as you develop a path forward to solve the funding and enrollment challenges that threaten the state鈥檚 institutions of higher learning.鈥
The letter was sent to Board of Regents Chair John Davies, UA President Jim Johnsen, and Chancellors Cathy Sandeen, Rick Caulfield and Dan White.
鈥淚t鈥檚 good to know we are headed in the right direction,鈥 said Board Chair John Davies. 鈥淲e appreciate the commission鈥檚 prompt response and look forward to our Board of Regents meeting next week and the work ahead with our chancellors and governance leaders.鈥
In September, the accrediting agency to the board, the president and chancellors and asked that the university broaden its engagement on issues related to academic program decisions and leadership roles and responsibilities.