Members

Even though the official site visit by the North Central Association ofColleges and Schools isn't scheduled until October 1999, Cowley began thepreparation process by naming a steering committee in January 1997.Dr. Pat McAtee, president, appointed Susan Rush, director of testing andcareer services, as the chair of the steering committee. Other members:McAtee, Sid Regnier, Maggie Picking, Dr. Lynn Stalnaker, Terri Morrow,Charles McKown, Stu Osterthun, Dr. Sue Darby, Jim Miesner, Bruce Crouse,Paul Stirnaman, Pam Doyle, Michelle Schoon, Chris Vollweider, and JodyArnett.In April, the team traveled to Chicago for NCA's annual convention. Fromthat meeting, committee members sat down to plan strategy for the 1999 visit.North Central gave Cowley a special invitation to conduct a special emphasisstudy, rather than a comprehensive study, and the committee agreed to pursuethat.Several sub-committees will be formed from the steering committee to conductresearch and gather data for the final report.©