This interactive session is strongly recommended for those who are new to the ALO role at their
institutions. Experienced WSCUC staff will provide an overview of ALO responsibilities and
resources, with experienced ALOs sharing their tips and insights about challenges to anticipate
and effectively manage.

In this session, we will consider the roles of the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) as the
individual that WSCUC relies on to communicate matters of accreditation between the
Commission, WSCUC staff, and the institution. The ALO is expected to stay knowledgeable
about accreditation policies and processes, keep the institution informed about accreditation
changes, promote an understanding of the Commission’s accreditation Standards and
processes, help host accreditation visits and support accreditation reviews, facilitate submission
of timely reports to the Commission, and stay in close contact with the institution’s WSCUC
staff liaisons.