What is ARC?
ARC is the annual in-person gathering of the WSCUC community, bringing together higher education leaders and practitioners to explore emerging issues, advance quality, strengthen outcomes, and support continuous improvement across their institutions.
Registration for ARC2027 will open in December.
Who attends ARC?
ARC draws participants from WSCUC’s community of more than 200 accredited institutions in California, Hawaii, the Pacific, and internationally, including the California State University and University of California systems and a diverse range of private institutions.
Attendees join from a variety of backgrounds, including institutional leaders and professionals working in accreditation, institutional effectiveness, assessment, student success, technology, and operations.
We welcome institutions interested in WSCUC accreditation. ARC offers an opportunity to connect with WSCUC staff and leadership and see accreditation in practice.
What sessions take place at ARC?
ARC features plenary speakers and concurrent sessions with member institutions and subject matter experts, along with special gatherings such as the CEO Forum, Accreditation Liaison Officer luncheon, and International Special Interest Group.
Featured speakers at previous ARCs include:
- Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy and Vision Steward and board member of TED
- Brian Rosenberg, President Emeritus of Macalester College and Visiting Professor, Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Paul LeBlanc, President, Southern New Hampshire University
- Ted Mitchell, President, American Council on Education
- Josh Fryday, California’s Chief Service Officer, Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement
- Mushtaq Gunja, Executive Director, Carnegie Classifications, American Council on Education
- Jennifer Dirmeyer, Vice President of Accreditation, Postsecondary Commission
Why should you come to ARC?
ARC creates a unique environment where ideas, evidence, innovation, and practical solutions come together in support of improved educational outcomes for all students.
Gain meaningful opportunities to connect with like-minded leaders responsible for advancing quality, improving institutional effectiveness, and supporting student success.
Interested in joining us at ARC?
The ARC2027 Call for Proposals has recently closed and our peer review team is evaluating submissions.
Registration for ARC will open in December. Be sure to join our mailing list, below, to receive announcements and updates.
