2026 Higher Learning Commission Comprehensive Visit

On this page:

• About the Comprehensive Visit
• Assurance Argument Writing Team
• Campus Involvement

About the Comprehensive Visit 

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) conducts a comprehensive visit once every ten years to confirm that institutions on the Standard Pathway meet the Criteria for Accreditation, comply with requirements from the US Department of Education, and are pursuing continuous institutional improvement.  

A team of peer reviewers assigned by HLC will visit Wright State University on April 21-22, 2026, for our next Comprehensive Visit. The visit will require engagement from the entire Wright State University community, including students, faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees. About two months before the team’s visit, students will receive a Student Opinion Survey. Team members will also visit the Lake Campus during their visit. 

HLC will evaluate the institution at all levels to ensure that Wright State meets the highest standards of quality and that our programs and services meet the expectations of both our students and the broader educational community.  

Assurance Argument Writing Team

Writing Team Coordination 

Nick Christian, M.A., Ed.D.

Department:

Provost

Title:

Director, Assessment and Accreditation

Address:

University Hall 366, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-3584

Email:

nick.christian@wright.edu

Greg Jones, M.L.I.S.

Department:

Library Collection Services

Title:

Catalog and Authority Control Librarian

Address:

P L Dunbar Library 120, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Email:

greg.jones@wright.edu

Criterion 1: Mission 

Wright State University’s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations. 

Team Leads

Elissa Falcone

Department:

Provost

Title:

Associate Vice Provost, Curricular and Strategic Initiatives

Address:

University Hall 358, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Email:

elissa.falcone@wright.edu

Laura M. Luehrmann, Ph.D.

Department:

Sch of Social Sci's & Int'l Studies

Title:

Professor and Chair School of Social Sciences and International Studies

Address:

Allyn Hall 377, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-3197

Email:

laura.luehrmann@wright.edu

Criterion 2: Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct 

In fulfilling its mission, Wright State University acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible. 

Team Leads

Subhashini Ganapathy, Ph.D.

Department:

Grad Programs and Honors Studies

Title:

Dean of Graduate Programs Vice Provost for Research and Innovation

Address:

Russ Engineering Center 207, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-2230

Email:

subhashini.ganapathy@wright.edu

Daniel Palmer, Jr, J.D.

Department:

President Administration

Title:

Government Affairs Specialist

Address:

University Hall 286, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-2199

Email:

daniel.palmer@wright.edu

Criterion 3: Teaching and Learning for Student Success 

Wright State University demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments and support services, and it evaluates their effectiveness in fulfilling its mission. The rigor and quality of each educational program is consistent regardless of modality, location or other differentiating factors. 

Team Leads

Jennifer C Hughes, Ph.D.

Department:

Social Work

Title:

Professor and Chair, Social Work Interim Chair Human Services

Address:

Millett Hall 373, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-2751

Email:

jennifer.hughes@wright.edu

Mark S Cubberley, Ph.D.

Department:

Lake Campus Science & Mathematics

Title:

Professor and Associate Dean

Address:

Dwyer Hall 106, 7600 Lake Campus Dr, Celina, OH 45822-2921

Phone:

937-775-8348, 419-586-0348

Email:

mark.cubberley@wright.edu

Amelia Salazar, Ed.D.

Department:

Student Success Services

Title:

Vice President of Student Success

Address:

University Hall 262, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-2510

Email:

amelia.salazar@wright.edu

Criterion 4: Sustainability: Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning 

Wright State University’s resources, structures, policies, procedures and planning enable it to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational programs, and respond to future challenges and opportunities. 

Team Leads 

Nova M. Lasky, B.S., M.Ed.

Department:

VP-Financial Oper Plan & Analysis

Title:

Director, Organizational Planning & Project Management

Address:

University Hall 250, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-2924

Email:

nova.lasky@wright.edu

Sommer Todd, M.Acc., CPA

Department:

Office of the Controller

Title:

University Controller

Address:

University Hall 322, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-3164

Email:

sommer.todd@wright.edu

Federal Compliance 

Wright State University complies with federal requirements, specifically: 

1. Assignment of credits, program length, and tuition 
2. Institutional mechanisms for handling student complaints 
3. Publication of transfer policies 
4. Practices for verification of student identity 
5. Protection of student privacy 
6. Publication of student outcomes data 
7. Standing with state and other accrediting agencies 
8. Recruiting, admissions and related enrollment practices 

Team Leads

Assumed Practices 

Wright State University affirmatively demonstrates compliance with assumed practices that are (1) generally matters to be determined as facts, rather than matters requiring professional judgment and (2) not expected to vary by institutional mission or context. 

Team Leads 

Ryan P. Black, M.B.A.

Department:

University Fiscal Services

Title:

Director, Fiscal Services

Address:

University Hall 326, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Email:

ryan.black@wright.edu

Amanda Bara Casarez, M.S.

Department:

Registrar

Title:

Assistant Registrar, Academic Records and Degrees

Address:

University Hall 121, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-7309

Email:

amanda.casarez@wright.edu

Michael J. Natale, B.S.

Department:

Computing & Telecommunications

Title:

Associate CIO and CISO

Address:

Library Annex 040G, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435-0001

Phone:

937-775-3910

Email:

michael.natale@wright.edu

Campus Involvement 

Members of the writing team may reach out to Wright State faculty and staff to provide specific information on sections of the report. Additionally, there will be opportunities throughout the 2025-26 academic year to review and provide feedback on drafts of the Assurance Argument before its submission to HLC in March 2026.  

If you have questions about the Comprehensive Visit or the Assurance Argument, please contact Nick Christian.