General Responsibilities of the AQIP Liaison

• Report annually to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on progress on all action projects through the annual update process
• Make sure there are always three current, active action projects
• Communicate to HLC changes in our president, provost, and AQIP liaison
• Communicate to HLC problems in meeting AQIP obligations, questions about our institution or its commitment to AQIP
• Respond to communications from HLC
• Submit the Higher Learning Commission’s annual data report
• Oversee all phases of the AQIP process at Stark State College
• Articulate the purpose of the AQIP process, the AQIP categories, and the criteria for accreditation to various Stark State College committee members and teams
• Provide direction to the activities of the action project teams and the systems portfolio teams
• Provide leadership to the College and to promote College and community interest and participation in the AQIP process
• Ensure that all steps of the AQIP process are completed according to the established plan and timetable
• Serve as an editor of the systems portfolio
• Ensure that the Stark State College AQIP Web page is maintained and updated
• Work with Executive Council in arranging our Quality Checkup Visit
• Serve as a resource person to the AQIP team during their Quality Checkup Visit

For more information about AQIP at Stark State College, contact:

Lada Gibson-Shreve, Ph.D.
Dean, Liberal Arts (AQIP Liaison)
Stark State College
6200 Frank Avenue NW
North Canton, OH 44720-7299
330-966-5457, Ext. 4326
Fax: 330-305-6634
lgibson@starkstate.edu