Elevate

LIVESTREAM

# Institutional Effectiveness

Elevate is an exciting new event designed specifically for institutional effectiveness (IE) professionals. Join us to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and advance the future of assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement in higher education. 

This game-changing virtual event goes beyond the user conference experience at Anthology Together 2025 (AT25) in Las Vegas. In place of a dedicated IE track at AT25, we’re focusing our energy on delivering an exciting new full-day experience—offering 20+ sessions dedicated to the trends, solutions, and strategies that matter most to IE leaders, such as:

Innovative approaches to accreditation and assessment
Data-informed decision-making
Faculty and stakeholder engagement
Technology and innovation in institutional effectiveness
Collaboration and institutional excellence

Who is this event for?

This event brings together institutional effectiveness professionals, assessment leaders, and academic decision makers for a dynamic, solution-focused experience. Whether you're a director of assessment, institutional effectiveness, or institutional research; an accreditation liaison; an academic leader (such as a provost, dean, or department chair); or a faculty member involved in program review or learning outcomes assessment—this event is for you. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies and tools that empower institutions to enhance student learning and advance data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Speakers

Kathleen Post

Director of Accreditation @ East Stroudsburg University

Rebecca Gibbons

Dir. of Disciplinary & Institutional Accreditation @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univeristy

Tony Parachini

Senior Product Manager @ Anthology

Naima Wells

Executive Director, Operational Impact and Success @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Allison Holt

Director, Office of Educational Assessment @ Mercy University

Justin Gandy

Assistant Provost for Research and Strategy @ Dallas Baptist University

Susan Hagood

Coordinator of Assessment & Accreditation @ Thomas University

Susan Lynn

Chair of the Division of Education @ Thomas University

Summer Jackson

Product Manager @ Anthology

Will Miller

Assoc. Vice President for Continuous Improvement @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Chris Duke

Associate Vice Chancellor, AIRIE @ San Jacinto College

Dr. Michelle Selk

Manager, Program Effectiveness @ San Jacinto College

Dr. Rashmi Chhetri

Manager, Program Effectiveness @ San Jacinto College

Brandon Loy

Product Manager @ Anthology

Karen Pain

Executive Director of Academic Assessment @ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Elizabeth Jones

Manager of Instructional Excellence @ Fox Valley Technical College

Lisa Steffens

Social Science Instructor @ Fox Valley Technical College

Elisa Espinosa Ortega

Director of Assessment and Planning @ The University of Texas at El Paso

Sarah Hahn

Associate Professor of Behavioral Science @ Mercy University

Jamael Harrison

Director for Assessment and Communication @ Stockton Universit

Lori Yarbrough

Assessment & Planning Coordinator @ Forsyth Technical Community Collegue

Kevin Acosta

Learning Experience Designer @ Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy

Martise Cooks

Director, Customer Marketing & Advocacy @ Anthology

Hoa Bui

Education & Training Specialist @ Anthology

J. Rolando Nuñez

Assistant Dean @ Woody L. Hunt College of Business

Agenda

Main Sessions

Track A

Track B

Track C

1:00 PM, GMT

1:15 PM, GMT

Opening

Welcome Session: Elevating Institutional Effectiveness Together

Kick off your Elevate experience with a warm welcome and a look at what’s ahead! This opening session will set the stage for a full day designed specifically for institutional effectiveness professionals across higher education.

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3:00 PM, GMT

3:55 PM, GMT

Keynote

Catalyst in Action: Real-World Strategies in Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness

Join our 2025 Catalyst Award winners for an inspiring keynote panel featuring leaders from four institutions recognized for their outstanding achievements in assessment and institutional effectiveness. In this dynamic session, panelists will share proven strategies, practical insights, and the stories behind their award-winning work. Together, they’ll explore how to drive meaningful change, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and navigate the evolving landscape of higher education assessment. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from some of the best in the field!

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