Review Record
Considers the documented evidence, review findings, and materials relevant to the case.
AAC governance
AAC Accreditation and Validation Commissions
AAC’s commissions provide formal decision-making across regular accreditation, AI-Native University Accreditation, and AI+QA Validation.
Each commission considers the completed review record, applicable standards, peer review findings, and evidence within its respective mandate.
Role and purpose
Formal Decisions Grounded in Standards and Evidence
AAC’s commissions operate separately from evidence collection and peer review. Each considers the completed review record and determines the formal outcome within its respective mandate.
Standards Alignment
Evaluates the case in relation to the applicable AAC standards and procedure requirements.
Deliberation
Applies collective academic and quality assurance judgment to the completed review record.
Formal Outcome
Determines and records the accreditation or validation decision, including any applicable conditions or follow-up.
Regular accreditation
Accreditation Commission Members
This Commission considers decisions within AAC’s regular institutional and programmatic accreditation framework.
President
Dr. Sateesh Arja
Executive Dean
Rector Med. University
Vice President
Dr. Tammie Bolling
Pellissippi State Community College, Professor-Business, Healthcare Management, and Computer Technology
Commission Member
Lucie Depoo, Assoc. Prof., Ph.D.
Prague University of Economics and Business, Associate Professor
Commission Member
Amy Ross Ph.D.
Walters State Community College, Department Head Management and Professor of Business
Specialized AI commissions
AI-Native Accreditation and Validation Commissions
The AINU Accreditation Commission and AI+QA Validation Commission currently share a common founding membership while operating within their respective mandates.
AINU Accreditation Commission
Considers AI-Native University Accreditation reviews and decisions for higher education institutions.
AI+QA Validation Commission
Considers AI+QA Validation reviews and decisions for education-facing providers, platforms, systems, solutions, and services.
Founding President
Dr. Pradeep Ganguly
Dr. Pradeep Ganguly is an economist, educator, and economic development leader with experience spanning public administration, higher education, institutional leadership, and international academic engagement.
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He has held senior economic development roles in Maryland and has taught economics, public finance, econometrics, statistics, and strategic management at universities in the United States and India. He earned a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Clemson University, an M.Phil. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and an M.A. from the Delhi School of Economics.
Founding Commissioner
Dr. Konstantin Minyar-Beloruchev
Dr. Konstantin Minyar-Beloruchev is a researcher at the Holon Institute of Technology whose work focuses on AI in education, responsible generative AI use, and institutional approaches to AI regulation.
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He holds a Ph.D. in History and an MBA in Educational Leadership (International) from University College London and has been a Roosevelt Fellow and a Fulbright Fellow. He has authored seven books and more than sixty academic articles and has presented extensively at international academic events.
Founding Commissioner
Dr. Daisy Hayes
Dr. Daisy L. Hayes is an academic leader and educator with experience in institutional strategy, international accreditation, academic quality, and student success.
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During five years as Chief Academic Officer, she led cross-departmental work toward international accreditation and supported faculty, students, and institutional improvement. Her servant-leadership approach emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, accountability, and the practical application of academic standards.
Founding Commissioner
Nikhita Almeida
Nikhita Almeida is a higher education quality assurance and accreditation professional with experience in regulatory compliance, institutional governance, global accreditation standards, and international rankings.
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Her work includes supporting CAA and MoHESR requirements in the UAE, accreditation frameworks such as AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, and institutional policy, reporting, benchmarking, and continuous improvement across higher education institutions in the UAE and India.
Governance connection
The Commissions within AAC’s Review Model
AAC separates evidence development, expert review, and formal decision-making into connected but distinct responsibilities.
Institutions and Programs
Prepare and submit evidence demonstrating how applicable standards are addressed.
Peer Review Experts
Evaluate evidence, engage with representatives, and document findings for consideration.
Relevant AAC Commission
Considers the completed record and makes the formal accreditation or validation decision within its mandate.
Related pages
Explore Accreditation and AAC Governance
Use these resources to understand the review process, AAC’s governance structure, and available accreditation pathways.
Accreditation Overview
Review AAC’s standards-based accreditation approach and available pathways.
View OverviewAccreditation Process
See how application, evidence, peer review, decision-making, and monitoring connect.
View ProcessAcademic Board
Meet the body supporting AAC’s academic perspective and quality culture.
View Academic BoardLeadership and Governance
Understand the responsibilities and relationships within AAC’s governance structure.
View GovernancePublic Directory
Find public information on AAC accreditation and quality assurance outcomes.
View DirectoryContact AAC
Contact AAC with questions about accreditation, governance, or the appropriate pathway.
Contact AAC
Accreditation and next steps
Questions About AAC Accreditation Decisions?
Explore the accreditation process or contact AAC for guidance on standards, review pathways, and formal decision-making.
AAC governance
AAC Accreditation and Validation Commissions
AAC’s commissions provide formal decision-making across regular accreditation, AI-Native University Accreditation, and AI+QA Validation.
Each commission considers the completed review record, applicable standards, peer review findings, and evidence within its respective mandate.
Role and purpose
Formal Decisions Grounded in Standards and Evidence
AAC’s commissions operate separately from evidence collection and peer review. Each considers the completed review record and determines the formal outcome within its respective mandate.
Review Record
Considers the documented evidence, review findings, and materials relevant to the case.
Standards Alignment
Evaluates the case in relation to the applicable AAC standards and procedure requirements.
Deliberation
Applies collective academic and quality assurance judgment to the completed review record.
Formal Outcome
Determines and records the accreditation or validation decision, including any applicable conditions or follow-up.
Regular accreditation
Accreditation Commission Members
This Commission considers decisions within AAC’s regular institutional and programmatic accreditation framework.
President
Dr. Sateesh Arja
Executive Dean
Rector Med. University
Vice President
Dr. Tammie Bolling
Pellissippi State Community College, Professor-Business, Healthcare Management, and Computer Technology
Commission Member
Lucie Depoo, Assoc. Prof., Ph.D.
Prague University of Economics and Business, Associate Professor
Commission Member
Amy Ross Ph.D.
Walters State Community College, Department Head Management and Professor of Business
Specialized AI commissions
AI-Native Accreditation and Validation Commissions
The AINU Accreditation Commission and AI+QA Validation Commission currently share a common founding membership while operating within their respective mandates.
AINU Accreditation Commission
Considers AI-Native University Accreditation reviews and decisions for higher education institutions.
AI+QA Validation Commission
Considers AI+QA Validation reviews and decisions for education-facing providers, platforms, systems, solutions, and services.
Founding President
Dr. Pradeep Ganguly
Dr. Pradeep Ganguly is an economist, educator, and economic development leader with experience spanning public administration, higher education, institutional leadership, and international academic engagement.
Read more Show less
He has held senior economic development roles in Maryland and has taught economics, public finance, econometrics, statistics, and strategic management at universities in the United States and India. He earned a Ph.D. in Applied Economics from Clemson University, an M.Phil. from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and an M.A. from the Delhi School of Economics.
Founding Commissioner
Dr. Konstantin Minyar-Beloruchev
Dr. Konstantin Minyar-Beloruchev is a researcher at the Holon Institute of Technology whose work focuses on AI in education, responsible generative AI use, and institutional approaches to AI regulation.
Read more Show less
He holds a Ph.D. in History and an MBA in Educational Leadership (International) from University College London and has been a Roosevelt Fellow and a Fulbright Fellow. He has authored seven books and more than sixty academic articles and has presented extensively at international academic events.
Founding Commissioner
Dr. Daisy Hayes
Dr. Daisy L. Hayes is an academic leader and educator with experience in institutional strategy, international accreditation, academic quality, and student success.
Read more Show less
During five years as Chief Academic Officer, she led cross-departmental work toward international accreditation and supported faculty, students, and institutional improvement. Her servant-leadership approach emphasizes collaboration, inclusion, accountability, and the practical application of academic standards.
Founding Commissioner
Nikhita Almeida
Nikhita Almeida is a higher education quality assurance and accreditation professional with experience in regulatory compliance, institutional governance, global accreditation standards, and international rankings.
Read more Show less
Her work includes supporting CAA and MoHESR requirements in the UAE, accreditation frameworks such as AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA, and institutional policy, reporting, benchmarking, and continuous improvement across higher education institutions in the UAE and India.
Governance connection
The Commissions within AAC’s Review Model
AAC separates evidence development, expert review, and formal decision-making into connected but distinct responsibilities.
Institutions and Programs
Prepare and submit evidence demonstrating how applicable standards are addressed.
Peer Review Experts
Evaluate evidence, engage with representatives, and document findings for consideration.
Relevant AAC Commission
Considers the completed record and makes the formal accreditation or validation decision within its mandate.
Related pages
Explore Accreditation and AAC Governance
Use these resources to understand the review process, AAC’s governance structure, and available accreditation pathways.
Accreditation Overview
Review AAC’s standards-based accreditation approach and available pathways.
View OverviewAccreditation Process
See how application, evidence, peer review, decision-making, and monitoring connect.
View ProcessAcademic Board
Meet the body supporting AAC’s academic perspective and quality culture.
View Academic BoardLeadership and Governance
Understand the responsibilities and relationships within AAC’s governance structure.
View GovernancePublic Directory
Find public information on AAC accreditation and quality assurance outcomes.
View DirectoryContact AAC
Contact AAC with questions about accreditation, governance, or the appropriate pathway.
Contact AAC
Accreditation and next steps
Questions About AAC Accreditation Decisions?
Explore the accreditation process or contact AAC for guidance on standards, review pathways, and formal decision-making.