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.