Barbara Gerwien

Highly motivated and results-oriented Director of Accreditation with 4 years of experience leading and managing the accreditation process for Welch College of Business and Technology at Sacred Heart University, ensuring compliance with all established standards. Possessing a strong work ethic and commitment to integrity and values. Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders inside and outside of the College, cultivate collaboration among departments, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the accreditation framework. Skilled in strategic planning, project management, communication, with a strong passion for data analysis.

Passionate Program Coordinator and Course Evaluation Manager with 9 years of experience assisting faculty improve their pedagogy for the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching at Sacred Heart University. Providing impactful learning and development programs through data analysis. Proven ability to identify organizational needs and measure the success of learning and development initiatives. Skilled in creating a culture of continuous learning, fostering collaboration and driving innovation. Proven ability to implement effective instruments, analyze data, and provide actionable insights for evaluative purposes within the University and for outside accreditations for several programs.

• Accumulated over 13 years of experience in higher education, specializing in data analysis of curriculum assessment and program development.
• Successfully led two separate accreditation visits in the last 4 years, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) with positive outcomes.
• Played a pivotal role in establishing robust processes and procedures for faculty qualification.
• Programmed and led faculty sessions during the COVID pandemic to facilitate a smooth transition to online learning.
• Delivered training sessions to implement best practices for online teaching and pedagogy to faculty across the University.
• Collaborated with University Assessment Committee with the development and design of assessment processes and procedures across the institution.