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.
Stephanie	Biagetti	Associate Dean for Graduate Studies	Associate Dean for Graduate Studies	Academic Affairs
Beverly	Gentry	Director of Organizational & Learning Development	Human Resources, Learning & Development	People and Climate
Hogan	Hayes	Associate Professor	Department of English	Academic Affairs
Daniel	Manomia	Accounting Operations Manager	Accounting Servicees	Administration & Business Affairs
Michael	Nguyen,Co-Chair	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 & Order	Academic Affairs
Shiva	Pillar	Director	Office of Institutional Research	Information Resources & Technology
Corinne	Rowland	Universal Design for Learning Manager	Academic Technology	Information Resources & Technology
Elisa	Trimboli,    Co-Chair	Director of Academic Excellence and Strategic Engagement	Office of the Provost	Academic Affairs
Kristen	Tudor	Chief of Staff	Office of the President	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:

• Student Affairs
• Business & Communications
• Faculty Senate-related Affairs
• Academic Affairs & Academic Program Review
• Information Technology, Institutional Research, & Enrollment Management
• Human Resource & Office of Faculty Affairs