2013 Nominating Committee Election Pursuant to the Commission’s Bylaws, ACCSC will be conducting an electronic election from September 20, 2013 through October 4, 2013 to fill one (1) vacant seat on the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee is charged with assisting the Commission in identifying potential candidates to fill any vacancy on the board.

This year the Nominating Committee has one (1) vacant seat with a two-year term ending June 30, 2015. Based upon their desire to serve and affiliation with an ACCSC-accredited institution, the Commission is putting forth the following nominees for election by the membership to the Nominating Committee. Please note that each candidate’s name is linked to a copy of their resume.

• Mary Cano, Western Technical College

• Daniel Levinson, Ex’Pression College

• Steve Watkins, Unitek College

• Beth Wilson, Corinthian Colleges, Inc.

Election Instructions

On September 20th, each ACCSC-accredited member institution will receive an email from ACCSC with a website link and login instructions to cast their vote. Each ACCSC-accredited member institution is entitled to one vote. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes will be considered elected to fill the vacant seat on the Nominating Committee. Please read the instructions closely to ensure that your ballots are counted. If you have any questions regarding the election or if you did not receive an electronic ballot, please contact Emily Rabbitt at 703.247.4524 or erabbitt@accsc.org

Sincerely,

Michale S. McComis, Ed.D. Executive Director

July 25, 2013

western Technical College

westerntech.edu

Michale S. McComis,Ed.D, Executive Director ACCSC 2101 Wilson Blvd., #302 Arlington, VA 22201

Dear Dr. McComis,

Re: ACCSC Nominating Committee

Please accept this letter as my letter of interest in being considered for the ACCSC Nominating Committee. I would welcome the opportunity to serve in this capacity, and hope that my experience in this industry might serve to fulfill the requirements of this position.

As you know, I am no stranger to volunteering my time for the greater good. I am a strong advocate for good schools doing good things. I have often admired the level of professionalism that is always displayed by the ACCSC staff when they are working with industry volunteers to make schools better. If I can play a role as a Nominating Committee member, I would do everything in my power to ensure that the candidates also hold the best interest of the Commission and uphold the standards by which we are measured.

Speaking from the heart, I believe in this process, and it would be an honor to be considered for this Attached is my resume', which outlines my qualifications.

If you have any questions regarding the same, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached at (915)231-4906. That is my direct extension, or you can reach me by email, mcano@westerntech.edu.

I thank you for your time and cooperation in this matter.

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(Main Campus) 9624 Plaza Circle* El Paso. Texas 79927 (9 15) 532-3737 • Fax (9 15) 532-6946

YOUR PASSION, OUR EDUCATION,

YOUR SUCCESS.

(Branch Campus) 9451 Diona Drive* El Paso. Texas 79924

(9 15) 566-9621 • Fax (915) 565-9903

Professional and Civic Activities

MaryCano Western Technical College

9451 Diana Drive El Paso, Texas 79924 (915)231-4906 Work

20 12-20 13 Career Colleges and Schools of Texas (CCST) Chainnan of the Board 2004-2005 Upper Rio Grande @ Work!WlA, on behalf of the Texas Workforce Commission. Served as a Board Member. I was appointed by the Mayor of El Paso, Texas. Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges ofTeclmology Team Leader, 2008-present;

Professional Experience

1986-Current Executive Vice-Preside11t a11d Campus Director, Western Tech11ical College, El Paso, TX Responsible for operations, to include instructional leadership, career services, student services, facilities, staffing, faculty development, reporting, accreditation, and program development of 400 students; oversee 9 different post-secondary programs at branch campus consisting of 48,000 square fee t. Upon initial employment, worked as a career services assistant, then to representative. Did this for 17 years, and moved the school director in 2002, and in 2003 was promoted to Executive Vice-President of Western Technical College. Under my leadership, WTC has brought in Fortune 500 companies to our campus to recruit graduates from all disciplines; also became the first career college in the school of Texas to submit and become approved for a Physical Therapist Assistant AAS Degree Program. Our placement rates in that program are 90% average for the last 4 years; higher among any of the public colleges in Texas, for three years running. Our Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) students and Information Systems and Security (ISS) students placed in the top 3 spots during the SkillsUSA competition for two years running in state and national competitions. Developed articulation agreement with Grand Canyon University, and converted the AOS Degree programs in EET and ISS from AOS Degrees to AAS Degrees. Developed short tenn courses for customized training that are certification driven.

As a Team Leader for the national Accrediting Conunission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), I have worked with teams of education and industry specialists on approximately twenty (20) accreditation and re-accreditation site visits throughout the U.S. Schools are evaluated against established criteria to include financial, programmatic, and student recruitment, retention, completion and employment rates. The accreditation and re-accreditation visits are instrumental in maintaining quality instructional programs under the ACCSC.

1983-1986 Esper a11d Esper Law Office, Legal Secretary/Clerk Criminal and Civil litigation attorneys.

Education

Graduated Magna Cum Laude, BS Psychology from Park University, El Paso, Texas, 2003

Achievements

• Increased Industry Certifications for our Instructors in ISS and EET by I 00% • Increased student pass rates on industry certifications by 64% • Devised a system in which to verify employment rates for our graduates consistently and

accurately • Successfully directed the school through two accreditation audits, receiving ACCSC Certificate of

Achievement in 20 11 as a School of Excellence

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Resume'

• Developed and gained approval of articulation agreements between WTC and several public universities and colleges

• Ensured state of the art equipment was utilized in the classroom for instruction through industry committee input and implementation

HOBBIES and INTERESTS

• Read literature, poetry and humor, and History, namely World War I and II events • Spend time with my family • Travel • Exercise, Bike Riding and Mountain Climbing • Stained Glass

REFERENCES

Professional and Personal References Available Upon Request

a. A statement of interest indicating the nominees qualifications and why the nominee wishes to serve on the Nominating Committee;

I would be very interested in serving on the Nominating Committee since I am a big advocate of ACCSC and the outcomes that accreditation accords. Having served as a team leader and a commissioner, I feel that I have a very good understanding of the needs of the commission, the commitment needed to serve on the commission, and a holistic view of the education field in general. Since I worked for a large corporation for close to 20 years, I recognize the power and influence that they wield. Consequently, there is a need for a voice for the small "mom and pop" and particular attention needs to be given to that segment of our industry.

b. A list of all ACCSC-accredited institutions with whom the nominee is affiliated; and

I am currently the CEO of Ex'pression College which is ACCSC accredited. Formerly, I was with several different Art Institutes that were all accredited by ACCSC.

c. A current résumé.

Will be sent under separate cover.

Dan Levinson

DANIEL A. LEVINSON

CAREER OBJECTIVE: To secure an Executive Leadership position that leverages my professional experience, education, and strategic vision to generate growth and increase profitability. EXPERIENCE

• EX’PRESSION COLLEGE, Emeryville, CA 10/2009 – Present Chief Ex’ecutive Officer; Responsible for the Academic quality, operational effectiveness, human resources development and growth of the company. Accountable for a quality professional education for student and graduate success by leading the overall administration and educational functions of the campus. Assure quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement and recognition of employees, sound economic principles and an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking, compliance and expansion.

• THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA – ORANGE COUNTY, Santa Ana, CA 03/2006 – 10/2009

President: Responsibilities include but not limited to; providing overall leadership for The Art Institute of California by meeting or exceeding earnings objectives, designing robust student recruitment and retention practices, program development, and long range strategic plan in concert with Education Management Corporation. Consults closely with corporate functional department heads and Group Vice President. Came in better than plan for three consecutive years. Made the Top Achievers Group for two of those three years.

• EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, Pittsburgh, PA 02/2005 – 03/2006 Group Vice President: Responsible for the overall operation and performance of 12 schools within the corporation. The schools include: The Art Institute(s) of California – San Diego, Santa Monica, Orange County, and Inland Empire; The Art Institute of Phoenix and Las Vegas; California Design College; Argosy University Phoenix, Orange County, Santa Monica, and San Francisco.

• EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, Pittsburgh, PA 10/2003-02/2005 Regional Vice President: Responsible for the overall operation and performance of 6 schools within the corporation to include The Art Institute of California – San Diego and San Francisco; The Art Institute of Phoenix; Argosy University Phoenix and San Francisco; and Brown Mackie College – San Diego.

• THE ART INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA – SAN DIEGO, San Diego, CA 10/2000 – 03/2006

President: In addition to above described President responsibilities, in addition, I was responsible for the design and relocation of the campus from a 13,000sf building to a build-to-suit 76,000sf facility. Campus growth went from under 400 at acquisition to 1800 students in 4 years. Consistently came in better than plan in all key metric areas, most notably profit margin. Made Top Achievers Group for three years. THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHOENIX, Phoenix, AZ 9/1995 – 10/2000 Dean of Education: Responsibilities include but not limited to; curriculum development, educational vision and mission, fiscal responsibility, strategic planning and growth, academic accountability, educational quality, leadership initiative for School of Media Arts, School of Design, and School of Culinary Arts. Was instrumental in converting an acquired online entity into the pilot roll out online program for our company.

• THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia, PA 12/1991 - 9/1995 Academic Director School of Communications - the combined Music and Video Business, Photography, Music Management and Marketing, and Photo Techniques departments. Responsibilities include system wide curriculum task force participation, text selection, academic policies, capitol purchasing, annual

DANIEL A. LEVINSON

budget forecasts, hiring, disciplining and dismissing employees, training, equipment management, student counseling, instructor evaluation, course descriptions, testing software, computer system installation, etc...

• THE ART INSTITUTE OF PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia, PA 3/1990 - 12/1991 Audio Instructor Music and Video Business Department Audio I - Fundamentals of audio including microphones, acoustics, loudspeakers, amplifiers, tape editing, and 4-track layering. Audio II - 24-track recording, mic placement, tone generation, alignment, consoles, and outboard gear. Audio III - Automated systems, master to 2-track, DAT, and advanced editing techniques. Audio IV - Combine analog and sequenced tracks for a final mix using SMPTE, MIDI and digital recording/editing.

• FREELANCE MUSICIAN 12/77 – 9/95 Worked for several artists and studios in the Philadelphia and New York metropolitan area. Performance list available

• WESTMONT SOUND, Westmont, NJ 9/84 - 9/95 Owner/Operator computer based MIDI production and audio recording studio. Freelance composing, arranging, and producing in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Software included: Performer, AVID Media Suite Pro, Photoshop, Professional Composer, Encore, Microsoft Office, Opcode Master Tracks, Galaxy, Opcode Librarian, ProTools, Claris Works, and more. Client list available

• TROPICANA AND ATLANTIS CASINOS, Atlantic City , NJ 6/83 - 6/86 Staff Keyboardist and Pianist - Artist list upon request EDUCATION: Northern Arizona University

• M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Graduated with Distinction 3.92 GPA 1999 Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts (currently University of the Arts)

• BM Music Composition, Minor in jazz emphasis. 1992 OTHER SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Ex’pression College Board Member 2012-Present Illinois Institute of Art – Schaumburg

• Board of Trustee member 2005-2008 EDMC Education Foundation 2005-2009

• President and Board Member Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT)

• Commissioner July 2005 – 2009 • Chair of the following committees:

• HR Committee • Progress Committee • Conference Committee • Panel D • Degree Committee

• Served on the following Committees: • Distance Education Committee • Financial Review Committee • Complaint Committee

Steven R. Watkins

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Steven Watkins

SUMMARY Experienced in staffing, professional services, business development, and program development in the hi-tech and private-for-profit education industries. Specialized in staffing/recruiting, regulatory affairs, partner relations, business development and program development. Skilled at inventing & applying analytical research processes to solve problems and increase efficiency in each of the above areas. EXPERIENCE Unitek Information Systems (parent company of Unitek College and Unitek Education) July 1999 - present VP Program Development & Regulatory Affairs Unitek College 2010 - present • Document, implement and optimize processes for career services, program development, market research, and compliance • Manage curriculum selection & development, recruitment of subject matter experts, competitive analysis, and vendor/partner development • Research and analyze the academic, regulatory, and market implications for new campus locations, competitive targets, and new programs including Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Associate of Science (Physical Therapy Assistant, Vocational Nursing), and Certificates (Accounting, Office Administration, Internet Marketing, Information Technology) • Manage corporate staffing/recruiting functions • Act as Project Manager for multi-department initiatives such as system implementations (CampusVue), Institutional Assessment & Improvement Plans, Self Study documentation, and regulatory submissions • Interface between Executive Management and accreditors, regulatory bodies, and government organizations • Interim Director for Career Services and Registrar teams; built Career Services student tracking database; wrote policies & procedures; verified compliance with relevant regulatory bodies Director, Professional Services & Program Development Unitek Education 1999 - 2010 • Managed consulting & training services for clients nationwide in the areas of Clinical Research, Information Systems, and Renewable Energy systems. • Built websites, advertising campaigns, and marketing collateral for the above programs • Member of founding team of Boots on the Roof, Unitek's training division focused on solar and wind energy systems which became the largest private for-profit training provider of such services in the US. • Managed all staffing research and candidate sourcing functions, including hiring faculty and subject matter experts in all training areas Director of Research HTC Research September 1997 – June 1999 Used novel techniques to source candidates for corporate Staffing Managers at technology companies nationwide. Refined search research processes for profiling a wide range of candidates in semiconductor design and manufacturing, software and hardware, retail, telecommunications, product management and marketing, sales, and financial services.

Steven R. Watkins

Resume July 2013 Page 2

Contract Sourcer Silicon Graphics February 1997 – May 1997 Assisted in design and test of a candidate tracking database for SGI’s Desktop Products division. Sourced and screened candidates in engineering, marketing, product management, sales. Contract Sourcer Quantum Corp May 1995 – February 1997 Worked with HR Manager to define functionality and form of a sourcing and recruiting database for the Desktop Storage Products group. Sourced and screened candidates in engineering, QA, test, manufacturing, and supply chain logistics. Database Administrator and Research Specialist Clancy Associates September 1992 – May 1995 Sourced candidates and maintained database for this biotechnology executive search firm. MIS Support Technician Chevron June 1986 – August 1987 Paid internship on summer & winter breaks supporting Chevron's information systems group. Troubleshooting and documenting the company's x86-based desktop systems and imaging hardware and software. Personal interest Director, Empty Gate Zen Center Berkeley, CA October 2010 – present This is the main West Coast location of the International Kwan Um School of Zen. EDUCATION BS, Physics - 1992 University of California, Santa Barbara Professional Development • Customer Complaint Resolution • Regulatory Seminars (ACCSC, CAPPS, BPPE) • CampusVue configuration/use • Microsoft SharePoint & LYNC Systems • ACCSC Accreditation Workshops • Youth Protection Training - scouting.org PUBLICATION Interviewed by the author for a chapter in "Recruiters on Recruiting" by Marcia Stein, PHR 2008 - WJT Bashamer Publishing Publisher's description: This book includes conversations with twelve top Silicon Valley recruiters. Included are discussions with Contract Recruiters, Executive (Retained) Search, Staffing Directors and Search/Researchers. Each recruiter is very successful and has great career advice.