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Alverno College Dean Elected to Prestigious Position
Dr. Jodi Eastberg will serve on the Higher Learning Commission's Board of Trustees.
Jodi Eastberg, PhD, Dean of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies, has been elected to the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Board of Trustees. Her four-year term will begin on September 1.
Eastberg and four other incoming trustees were nominated and approved by leaders at HLC member institutions. The Board leads HLC’s work in serving institutions, considers policy matters related to accreditation, and takes actions related to institutions’ accreditation status.
“I would like to thank both our incoming and outgoing trustees for committing to work tirelessly for high-quality accreditation that, above all, puts students first,” said HLC President Barbara Gellman-Danley. “As higher education continues to evolve, the HLC Board will continue to be a leading voice and advocate for accreditation as the foundation for success.”
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“This is a great honor for Dr. Eastberg, and it signifies a high level of recognition and trust within the higher education community,” said Christy L. Brown, JD, president of Alverno College. “It’s wonderful to see her hard work rewarded with this prestigious appointment.”
More information on the new members elected to the HLC Board of Trustees can be found on their website.
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About Alverno College
Based in Milwaukee, Wis., Alverno College is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college for women. Founded in 1887 by the School Sisters of St. Francis, Alverno promotes the academic, personal and professional development of its students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Certificate programs, digital badges, degree completion programs and graduate programs are open to all genders. A leader in higher education innovation, Alverno has earned international accolades for its highly effective ability-based, assessment-as-learning approach to education, which emphasizes hands-on experience and develops in-demand skills. The college, Wisconsin’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution, ranks among the top schools in the Midwest for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and innovation by U.S. News & World Report.
