Commission on Accreditation


Contact with the Commission on Accreditation should be made through the NASAD National Office.

The Commission on Accreditation consists of a Chair, ten delegate members, and two at-large members, all elected by the membership at large, and two Public Members. With the exception of the Public Members, each Commission member must have experience as a visiting evaluator. With the exception of the Public Members, the Commission is to be appropriately balanced to represent a variety of backgrounds and perspectives in the visual arts.

The duties of the Commission are to apply the accreditation and Membership standards of the Association for institutions and programs. The Commission receives applications and determines the qualifications of institutions seeking Membership and, after thorough examination in accordance with Association procedures, takes action on behalf of the Association. The Commission also has the power to investigate the maintenance of standards and the observance of published commitments in any member institution under its jurisdiction.

NASAD Commission on Accreditation 2024-2025:

Jade JewettChair (2026)
California State University, Fullerton

Kate Bukoski (2026)
East Carolina University

Marie Bukowski (2026)
Wichita State University

Position open

Carlyle D. Johnson (2026)
Tennessee State University

Rod Parker (2025)
Louisiana State University

Paige Williams (2025)
Endicott College

Charles Kanwischer (2025)
Bowling Green State University

Robert V. Robbins (2026)
Miami University

William Wightman (2027)
James Madison University

Susan Floyd Gunter (2027)
Converse University

Michael Henderson (2027)
Sam Houston State University

Gina Moore (2027)
Benedict College

Public Members:

Alexa Clifford
Belfast, ME

Fran Tucker
Herdon, VA