The Academic Review Committee (ARC) is part of the six-stage academic program review process at USD:
- Program self-study (with the utilization of data)
- External review team site visit and report
- Internal review team by Academic Review Committee (ARC) recommendations
- Development of an action plan (combined MOU/LTP stages into one)
- Annual reporting of action plan implementation progress
Per University Senate Policy 6.6, Committee membership consists of the ALO and non-administrator faculty as follows: three from the College of Arts and Sciences, two from the School of Business, and one from each of the other units represented in the Senate, except that the School of Peace Studies and the University Library will share one representative position that will alternate terms between the units. Faculty are recommended by deans and appointed by the Provost, but the faculty of any unit may require that its representative(s) be elected by their peers.
The ARC meets monthly to review a program or department's self-study, its external review team report, the department/program's response, and the dean’s response to the report. The ARC generates recommendations based on the academic program review materials and meeting discussion. The recommendations are forwarded to the department chair or program director, the dean, and the provost in advance of the long-term plan/memorandum of understanding (MOU)/action plan meeting. The implementation of the action plan is approved by the provost, dean, and department chair or program director.
Current members (AY 2026-27) of the Academic Review Committee include:
| Chair | Position |
|---|---|
| Marilee Bresciani Ludvik, PhD | Director of Academic Effectiveness and ALO to WSCUC; Professor of Practice, Leadership Studies, SOLES |
| Members | Position |
| Michael Mayer, PhD | Professor of Biology, College of Arts & Sciences (Mathematics and Sciences) |
| David Sullivan, PhD | Associate Professor of Communications, College of Arts & Sciences |
| Kobi Finestone, PhD | Assistant Professor of Philosophy, College of Arts & Sciences (Arts and Humanities) |
| Simon Croom, PhD | Professor of Supply Chain Management, Knauss School of Business |
| Carl Rebman, PhD | Professor of Information Systems, Knauss School of Business |
| Ming Huang, PhD | Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering |
| Yvette Latunde, EdD | Lecturer II of Education, School of Leadership and Education Science |
| Jessica Heldman, JD | Associate Professor of Civil Rights, School of Law |
| Adriana Arcia, PhD | Professor, Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science |
| Sarah Federman, PhD | Professor, Kroc School of Peace Studies |
Please contact your representative or the committee chair with questions about academic program review.
The University Assessment Committee (UAC) is a standing advisory committee at the University of San Diego. With representatives from academic affairs and its college and schools, student affairs, student support units, the core curriculum, and the offices of institutional research and effectiveness, the UAC provides both support and minimum standards for assessment processes at USD; reviews academic program review guidelines and processes; schedules and reviews protocols for survey administrations; and, when possible, reviews institutional data for analysis and decision making. For more information, see the University Assessment Handbook.
Current members (AY 2026-27) of the University Assessment Committee include:
| Name / Role | Position / Representation |
|---|---|
| Chair: Marilee Bresciani Ludvik, PhD | Director of Academic Effectiveness and WSCUC ALO; Professor of Practice, Leadership Studies, SOLES |
| Debbie Finocchio, MS | Core Assessment, Associate Core and Assessment Director (Core Assessment Rep) |
| Ron Kaufmann, PhD | Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS Rep) |
| Kathryn Kelly, EdD | Assistant Dean of Accreditation and Assessment (SOLES Rep) |
| Daniel Lin, PhD | Associate Dean of Academic Programs and Curriculum Innovation (KSB Rep) |
| Frances Laviscount, MS | Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies (KROC Rep) |
| Kathy Marsh, PhD, RN | Associate Dean, School of Nursing (HSON Rep) |
| Robert Muth, JD | Vice Dean, School of Law (Law Rep) |
| Tara Murphy | Director, Graduate Career Programs (Paralegal Rep) |
| Diana Chen, PhD | Associate Dean, School of Engineering (SMSE Rep) |
| Roxanne Morrison | Director, Online Degree Planning & Operations, Professional & Continuing Education (PCE Rep) |
| Laura Turner | Associate Dean, Copley Library |
| Sandra Sgoutas-Emch, PhD | Professor, College of Arts and Sciences - Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior (Community Engagement Rep) |
| Sandra Sgoutas-Emch, PhD | Professor, College of Arts and Sciences - Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior (Student Support Unit Rep) |
| Ashley Kovacs | Senior Director, Learning Design Center (Administrative Unit Rep) |
| Timothy Novara | Associate Dean of Student Affairs Assessment and Research (Student Affairs Assessment and CCLOs Rep) |
| Margaret Leary, PhD | Assistant Provost for Institutional Research & Effectiveness (IRE Rep) |
| Sandra Sgoutas-Emch, PhD | Professor, College of Arts and Sciences - Neuroscience, Cognition and Behavior (Mulvaney Center Rep) |
| Judd Mateo | Associate Director of Communications and Assessment (Career Development Center) |
| Danielle Richmond | Assistant Vice Provost of Enrollment Analytics, Research, and Systems (Enrollment Management Rep) |
| Eric Hafner | Senior Director, Alumni Relations (Alumni Relations Rep) |
| Erin Bishop | Director for Mission & Center for Christian Spirituality (Mission Integration Rep) |
| Amanda Petersen | Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (Student Success Committee Rep) |