VII. Governance, Leadership & Administration

The institution is governed and administered in a manner that allows it to realize its stated mission and goals in a way that effectively benefits the institution, its students, and the other constituencies it serves. even when supported by or affiliated with governmental, corporate, religious, educational system, or other unaccredited organizations, the institution has education as its primary purpose, and it operates as an academic institution with appropriate autonomy.

Standard VII Criteria


Laure Ergin, Co-Chair
Vice President and General Counsel

Debra Hess Norris, Co-Chair
Chair, Department of Art Conservation; Member, UD Board of Trustees

Calvin Keeler
Interim Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Professor, Department of Animal and Food Sciences; Past President, Faculty Union

Del Levia
Chair, Department of Geography

Alice Moore
Program Coordinator, Office of Equity and Inclusion

Brent Schrader
Associate University Secretary

Levi Thompson
Dean, College of Engineering

Chris Williams
Professor, Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology; President-elect, Faculty Senate

*Karren Helsel-Spry
Administrative Assistant IV, Non-Exempt Staff Advisory Council

*Denotes Working Group members who have left the University.