The Commission is comprised of twelve members. Six members are from DEAC-accredited institutions and are elected by institutions that hold DEAC accreditation status. Six members are appointed by the Commission to represent the public. At least two members of the Commission must be academics, defined by DEAC as an individual who works full time at an educational institution and who actively teaches, delivers educational content to students and/or engages in educational research related to the institution’s mission. Dr. Marcia Ditmyer and Dr. Alban Urbanas currently serve in these roles. At least two Directors must be administrators defined by DEAC as an individual currently or recently directly engaged in a significant manner in the administration of an institution. Jessica Park and Amanda Harrison currently serve in these roles.
Currently, one institution representative position on the Commission is vacant until nominations are finalized and an election is held to fill the vacancy.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION
The following individuals are current members of the Commission. Click each Commissioner’s name to view their biography.
*public member