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WSCUC Steering Committee Members Reaccreditations 2026-2027

The WSCUC Steering Committee guides Sacramento State through its reaccreditation process by coordinating the institutional self-study, fostering collaboration within work groups, and ensuring compliance with 2023 WSCUC standards. The committee works closely with campus leaders to maintain progress toward established timelines and align efforts with the university's strategic priorities.

The reaccreditation process provides an opportunity for the institution to examine its practices, identify areas for improvement, and develop plans to enhance educational quality and student outcomes while demonstrating its commitment to educational effectiveness and institutional integrity.

Leadership & Coordination Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the institutional self-study process
  • Coordinate work across multiple work groups
  • Ensure alignment with university strategic priorities
  • Maintain communication with campus leadership
  • Monitor progress toward established timelines

Steering Committee Members

First Name Last Name Title Department Division
Jose Ballesteros Associate Dean of Student Engagement & Success Student Success & Academic Excellence Student Affairs
Sara Besaiso Vice President of Academic Affairs Student Representative Associated Students, Inc.
Jackie Brooks Professor Department of Sociology Academic Affairs
Mae Chaplin Associate Dean for Instruction and Student Success (interim) College of Education Academic Affairs
Jenn Galinto Executive Vice President Student Representative
Associated Students, Inc.
Beverly Gentry Director of Organizational & Learning Development Human Resources, Learning & Development People and Climate
Hogan Hayes Associate Professor Department of English Academic Affairs
Matthew Krauel Associate Professor, Department Chair Department of Mathematics Academic Affairs
Daniel Manomia Accounting Operations Manager Accounting Servicees Administration & Business Affairs
Michael Nguyen Vice President Of Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer Inclusive Excellence Division of the President
Krystle Peay Administrative Support Coordinator II Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders Academic Affairs
Shiva Pillar Director of Institutional Research Office of Institutional Research Information Resources & Technology
Corinne Rowland Universal Design for Learning Manager  Academic Technology Information Resources & Technology
Glen Schaezlein AVP of Facilities Management (interim) Facilities Management Administration & Business Affairs
Elisa  Trimboli Director of Academic Excellence and Strategic Engagement & ALO Office of the Provost Academic Affairs
Kristen Tudor Chief of Staff Office of the President Division of the President
Jessica Vernone Director of Operations & Special Projects University Marketing & Communications Division of the President
Marcellene Watson-Derbigny Associate Vice President, Student Retention & Academic Success Student Academic Success & Educational Equity Programs Student Affairs

Steering Committee Workgroups

The Steering Committee workgroups support the reaccreditation process by reviewing institutional data, evaluating evidence, and preparing narrative content aligned with WSCUC standards. They serve as the operational arms of the Steering Committee and contribute directly to the development of the institutional self-study.

Each workgroup is co-led by members of the WSCUC Steering Committee, providing guidance and oversight throughout the process. Membership may include faculty, staff, students, or administrators with relevant expertise or experience. Work Groups are designed to bring together subject matter knowledge that foster collaboration and informed decision-making.

Workgroup Focus Areas & Steering Committee Leads:

  • Steering Committee Co-Chairs
    • Elisa Timboli, Director of Academic Excellence & Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)
    • Michael Nguyen Vice President Of Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer
  • Academic Affairs & Academic Program Review
    • Mae Chaplin, Associate Dean for Instruction and Student Success (interim)
    • Jackie Brooks, Professor, Department of Sociology
  • Administrative Services and Operations
    • Glen Schaezlein, Associate Vice President of Facilities Management (interim)
    • Jessica Vernone, Director of Operations & Special Projects, University Communications
  • Associated Students, Inc.
    • Sara Besaiso, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Student Representative
    • Jenn Galinto, Executive Vice President, Student Representative
  • Business & Communications
    • Daniel Manomia, Accounting Operations Manager
    • Kristen Tudor, Chief of Staff & Vice President of University Advancement (interim)
  • Faculty Senate Affairs
    • Hogan Hayes, Professor, Department of English
    • Matthew Krauel, Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics; Chair
  • Human Resource & Faculty Affairs
    • Beverly Gentry, Director of Organizational & Learning Development
    • Krystle Peay, Administrative Support Coordinator II, Communication Sciences & Disorders
  • Information Technology, Institutional Research, & Enrollment Management
    • Corinne Rowland, Universal Design for Learning Manager
    • Shiva Pillar, Director of Institutional Research
  • Student Affairs
    • Jose Ballesteros, Associate Dean of Student Engagement & Success
    • Marcellene Watson-Derbigny, Associate Vice President, Student Retention & Academic Success