2026-04-27T14:13:08-05:00 2025-06-30 582487348 Aprio Advisory Group LLC 150 Post Street Suite 200 San Francisco CA 94108 990 2024-07-01 462847593 WASC Senior College and University Commission WASC 5107489001 1080 Marina Village Pkwy Suite 500 Alameda CA 945016444 CHRISTOPHER OBERG Exective Vice President 5107489001 2026-04-20 1 1 Stacy Cullen P00974308 4157774488 2026-04-20 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Chistopher N Oberg 1080 Marina Village Pkwy Suite 500 Alameda CA 945016444 8946041 0 X http://www.wascsenior.org/ X 2012 CA Promote success for all students in global higher education through outcomes-focused and evidence-based accreditation. 31 31 24 580 0 0 0 0 7987487 8477400 268366 462474 9000 6167 8264853 8946041 0 0 0 0 5215476 5732908 0 0 0 2899746 3226442 8115222 8959350 149631 -13309 11071420 11437071 2591865 2444114 8479555 8992957 X WSCUC strives to advance quality and success for all students across a range of higher education institutions and missions to foster inquiry, innovation, excellence, and sustainability through its dual responsibilities as an accreditor for accountability and continuous improvement. 0 0 5652807 7716662 Accreditation Reviews: To assure satisfaction of standards and foster continuous improvement, WSCUC conducts highly structured institutional reviews, including Reaffirmation, Special, and Seeking Accreditation Visits, as well as specialized monitoring and change processes. More than 300 expert peer review volunteers from member institutions dedicate their time to support these core activities according to the Standards and Criteria for Review. To support these efforts, WSCUC develops standards, policies, and guidance to establish expectations and promote best practices, and selects and prepares peer reviewers and teams. WSCUC also develops extensive data on student outcomes and peer benchmarking, including postgraduation economic outcomes data, through the public Key Indicators Dashboard (KID) and other resources. These tools help institutions and reviewers understand and enhance student success and institutional performance.WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to certify quality and institutional eligibility for federal funding, including student access to federal Title IV financial aid. Visit wscuc.org. 461651 760738 Education and Professional Development: WSCUC offers extensive programming and professional development opportunities designed to promote quality higher education, foster success for all students, and strengthen the peer review process. Offerings include an annual three-day conference, specialized year-long workshops, training, and community exchanges serving more than 2,000 participants. Topics focus on improving educational effectiveness and success for all students by emphasizing outcomes-focused and evidence-based decision making; assessment of student learning and programs; governance and leadership; and planning and financial management. Notable programs include the Accreditation Leadership Academy (ALA), CEO/Trustee Forums, and peer evaluator preparation for accreditation work. 925598 Policy, Innovation, and Leadership: WSCUC provides leadership in higher education policy and practice development through its mission-driven and results-oriented approach to accreditation quality review; its implementation of pioneering methods for understanding quality and effectiveness using outcome data; participation in federal rulemaking; engagement with international and national higher education institutions, organizations, and government agencies; development of resources and forums for interchange with campuses; and media activities regarding the value of higher education and accreditation. 7040056 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 68 0 1 24 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 31 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X X Michael Toliver 5107489001 1080 Marina VillagePkwySuite500 Alameda CA 94501 Tracy Poon Tambascia Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Leo Martinez Vice Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Arch Asawa Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Mary Pedersen Secretary 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Lauren Asher Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 David Carlisle Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew Dorantes Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Odie Douglas Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Anita B Enriquez Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ashley Finley Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jose Gomez Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Monroe Gorden Jr Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Saul Jimenez Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Nicole J Jones Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ellen Junn Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Mahon Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Marcy Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Sharon Mayo Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Charmaine Mercer Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Renee Navarro Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Maureen O'Connor Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Edward Roekaert Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Judy Sakaki Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Vivian Sanchez Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Peter Senkbeil Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Shawn Whalen Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Helen Whippy Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kim Wilcox Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Joyce Williams Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Wise Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Yandle Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara Gross Davis VP 37.50 X 228920 0 30569 Mark Goor VP 37.50 X 218894 0 28911 Stephanie Huie VP 37.50 X 228894 0 51311 Maureen Maloney VP 37.50 X 214715 0 48799 Susan Opp VP 37.50 X 215480 0 26710 Jamienne Studley President 37.50 X 507220 0 63999 Christopher Oberg Executive VP 37.50 X 336176 0 43440 1950299 0 293739 7 0 1 0 The Claremont Resort & Spa 41 Tunnel Road Berkeley CA 94705 Commission Meetings 299038 Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego Lock Box 94054 Seattle WA 98124 Annual Conference Expenses 244656 Langham Hotel 1401South Oak Knoll Ave Pasadena CA 91106 Commission Meeting Retreat 122950 HR Options Inc 1401 Willow Pass Road Concord CA 94520 Employment Services 113038 Eversheds Sutherland LLP 700 Sixth St NW Washington DC 20001 Legal Services 105886 5 Membership Dues 611310 5421175 5421175 Visit Fees 611310 1959365 1959365 Educational Programmin 611310 760738 760738 Evaluation Visit Reimb 611310 336122 336122 8477400 462474 462474 Other Income 900099 6167 6167 6167 8946041 8477400 0 468641 2244039 1892969 351070 2581600 2177703 403897 308116 259929 48187 322199 271791 50408 276954 233624 43330 472733 398772 73961 36713 30969 5744 227726 192098 35628 9700 8184 1516 283041 238758 44283 30494 25724 4770 857578 343840 513738 69831 59483 10348 129105 129105 Evaluation Visits 382240 382240 Other Staffing Costs 229147 193296 35851 Subscriptions, Fees, an 148287 125087 23200 Bad Debt 127970 127970 221877 205589 16288 8959350 7040056 1919294 0 2674714 1656389 740032 1039333 958037 74069 107357 475592 354864 190559 120728 5377118 6271026 1715627 1583502 11071420 11437071 677477 674489 67065 48799 1847323 1720826 2591865 2444114 X 8479555 8992957 8479555 8992957 11071420 11437071 -13309 526710 1 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 745000 239350 984350 6226924 6975212 7455651 7987487 8477400 37122674 6971924 7214562 7455651 7987487 8477400 38107024 0 190846 190846 190846 190846 37916178 125390 190819 266605 268366 462474 1313654 125390 190819 266605 268366 462474 1313654 11503 10000 967 9000 6167 37637 7108817 7415381 7723223 8264853 8946041 39458315 0.96090 0.96550 0.03330 0.02820 X Part II-B, Line 1: WSCUC engages 1 lobbying firm in Washington, D.C. for national purposes. The firm is engaged to keep WSCUC abreast of legislation and important news regarding education. WSCUC paid the lobbying firm $23,000 for consulting and communication services in the current year, none of which were for lobbying. WSCUC does not support candidates or political parties. 164971 50867 114104 310621 303997 6624 120728 Investments-Mutual Funds 6271026 F 6271026 Deposits 46270 Right of Use of Asset 1537232 1583502 Operating Lease Liabilities 1720826 1720826 X 11444557 526710 1971806 2498516 8946041 0 8946041 10931156 1971806 1971806 8959350 0 8959350 Part X, Line 2: WSCUC is a nonprofit organization exempt from federal income taxes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required. WSCUC applies the guidance on accounting for uncertain tax positions in FASB ASC 740 Income Taxes. WSCUC is no longer subject to income tax examinations for tax years up to and including 2022. X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jamienne Studley President 487220 0 20000 0 0 0 63266 0 733 0 571219 0 0 0 Christopher Oberg Executive VP 324176 0 12000 0 0 0 42741 0 699 0 379616 0 0 0 Stephanie Huie VP 228894 0 0 0 0 0 27467 0 23844 0 280205 0 0 0 Maureen Maloney VP 214715 0 0 0 0 0 25766 0 23033 0 263514 0 0 0 Barbara Gross Davis VP 228920 0 0 0 0 0 29870 0 699 0 259489 0 0 0 Mark Goor VP 218894 0 0 0 0 0 26267 0 2644 0 247805 0 0 0 Susan Opp VP 215480 0 0 0 0 0 25858 0 852 0 242190 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Tax return electronically provided to WASC board members for review. Questions and comments are addressed prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c All individuals engaging in work with the commission shall complete a conflict of interest form upon undertaking their work. That form is updated annually. As needed individuals who are uncertain regarding the possible appearance or reality of conflict of interest shall seek the advice of the commission chair and the President/Executive Director. Where a conflict of interest has been found to exist, it shall be reported to the commission, noted in any applicable minutes, and notice shall be provided to the institution that the individual did not participate in any commission discussion or vote. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 A compensation committee determines salaries for the president and certain members of management. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c There was no change in the oversight process or selection process during the tax year.