Wasc Senior College And University Commission
- Assets
- $8.4m
- Revenue
- $7.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Alameda, CA
- Founding
- 09/2014
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 46-2847593
Organization Overview
Wasc Senior College And University Commission is located in Alameda, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Wasc Senior College And University Commission employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wasc Senior College And University Commission is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Wasc Senior College And University Commission generated $7.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE QUALITY AND EQUITABLE STUDENT SUCCESS ACROSS A RANGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACCREDITATION REVIEWS: THE AGENCY CONDUCTS HIGHLY-STRUCTURED REVIEWS ANNUALLY TO ASSURE SATISFACTION OF STANDARDS AND PROMOTE IMPROVEMENT, IN THE FORM OF REAFFIRMATION OF ACCREDITATION, SPECIAL VISITS, AND SEEKING ACCREDITATION VISITS. NEARLY 400 EXPERT PEER VOLUNTEERS FROM MEMBER INSTITUTIONS CONTRIBUTE TIME TO SUSTAIN THE CORE ACTIVITY OF THE AGENCY: FACILITATING PEER REVIEW ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR REVIEW AS AUTHORED BY THE WASC SENIOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMISSION. IN SUPPORT OF THESE ACCREDITATION DECISIONS, WSCUC DEVELOPS STANDARDS, POLICIES, AND GUIDANCE TO ESTABLISH EXPECTATIONS AND PROMOTE GOOD PRACTICE; SELECTS AND PREPARES PEER REVIEWERS AND TEAMS; AND DEVELOPS EXTENSIVE EVIDENCE, INCLUDING THROUGH THE KEY INDICATORS DASHBOARD (KID), TO HELP INSTITUTIONS AND REVIEWERS UNDERSTAND AND IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS AND INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE. THE WASC SENIOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMISSION IS RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS CERTIFYING INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL FUNDING IN A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING STUDENT ACCESS TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID. SEE WSCUC.ORG.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: THE AGENCY HOSTS AN ANNUAL THREE DAY CONFERENCE, SPECIALIZED YEAR-LONG WORKSHOP, AND MULTIPLE TRAININGS AND COMMUNITY EXCHANGES WITH ABOUT 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAMMING IS PRIMARILY ON STUDENT SUCCESS, EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING, ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING, EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, AND RELATED TOPICS THAT PREPARE INDIVIDUALS TO PROMOTE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN EDUCATION PRACTICE ON THEIR CAMPUSES. THE WORKSHOPS INCLUDE ASSESSMENT 101, PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE RETREAT ON CURRENT ISSUES IN AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION, AND A DECADE OF ASSESSMENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING EXTENDS THE RESOURCES OF THE AGENCY, THROUGH A PARTNERING MODALITY, TO THE WSCUC MEMBERSHIP AND NATIONAL AUDIENCE.
WSCUC PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY AND PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ITS MISSION-DRIVEN, RESULTS-ORIENTED, AND FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO ACCREDITATION QUALITY REVIEW; ITS IMPLEMENTATION OF PIONEERING APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS AS OUTCOME DATA AND DISAGGREGATION; AND ENGAGEMENT WITH NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCES AND FORUMS FOR INTERCHANGE WITH CAMPUSES, AND AVAILABILITY TO NATIONAL AUDIENCES AND THE MEDIA.
ACCREDITATION REVIEWS: THE AGENCY CONDUCTS HIGHLY-STRUCTURED REVIEWS ANNUALLY TO ASSURE SATISFACTION OF STANDARDS AND PROMOTE IMPROVEMENT, IN THE FORM OF REAFFIRMATION OF ACCREDITATION, SPECIAL VISITS, AND SEEKING ACCREDITATION VISITS. NEARLY 400 EXPERT PEER VOLUNTEERS FROM MEMBER INSTITUTIONS CONTRIBUTE TIME TO SUSTAIN THE CORE ACTIVITY OF THE AGENCY: FACILITATING PEER REVIEW ACCORDING TO THE STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR REVIEW AS AUTHORED BY THE WASC SENIOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMISSION. IN SUPPORT OF THESE ACCREDITATION DECISIONS, WSCUC DEVELOPS STANDARDS, POLICIES, AND GUIDANCE TO ESTABLISH EXPECTATIONS AND PROMOTE GOOD PRACTICE; SELECTS AND PREPARES PEER REVIEWERS AND TEAMS; AND DEVELOPS EXTENSIVE EVIDENCE, INCLUDING THROUGH THE KEY INDICATORS DASHBOARD (KID), TO HELP INSTITUTIONS AND REVIEWERS UNDERSTAND AND IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS AND INSTITUTIONAL PERFORMANCE. THE WASC SENIOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMISSION IS RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS CERTIFYING INSTITUTIONAL ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL FUNDING IN A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING STUDENT ACCESS TO FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID. SEE WSCUC.ORG.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: THE AGENCY HOSTS AN ANNUAL THREE DAY CONFERENCE, SPECIALIZED YEAR-LONG WORKSHOP, AND MULTIPLE TRAININGS AND COMMUNITY EXCHANGES WITH ABOUT 2,000 PARTICIPANTS. THE FOCUS OF THE PROGRAMMING IS PRIMARILY ON STUDENT SUCCESS, EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION MAKING, ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING, EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, AND RELATED TOPICS THAT PREPARE INDIVIDUALS TO PROMOTE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN EDUCATION PRACTICE ON THEIR CAMPUSES. THE WORKSHOPS INCLUDE ASSESSMENT 101, PRESIDENT/TRUSTEE RETREAT ON CURRENT ISSUES IN AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION, AND A DECADE OF ASSESSMENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING EXTENDS THE RESOURCES OF THE AGENCY, THROUGH A PARTNERING MODALITY, TO THE WSCUC MEMBERSHIP AND NATIONAL AUDIENCE.
WSCUC PROVIDES LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION POLICY AND PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ITS MISSION-DRIVEN, RESULTS-ORIENTED, AND FLEXIBLE APPROACH TO ACCREDITATION QUALITY REVIEW; ITS IMPLEMENTATION OF PIONEERING APPROACHES TO UNDERSTANDING QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS AS OUTCOME DATA AND DISAGGREGATION; AND ENGAGEMENT WITH NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, DEVELOPMENT OF RESOURCES AND FORUMS FOR INTERCHANGE WITH CAMPUSES, AND AVAILABILITY TO NATIONAL AUDIENCES AND THE MEDIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jamienne Studley President | Officer | 37.5 | $422,225 |
Christopher Oberg Executive Vice President | Officer | 37.5 | $230,518 |
Stephanie Huie Vice President | 37.5 | $197,518 | |
Mark Goor Vice President | 37.5 | $196,678 | |
Barbara Gross Davis Vice President | 37.5 | $195,400 | |
Maureen Maloney Vice President | 37.5 | $179,932 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Presence Product Group Llc Computer Consulting | 6/29/18 | $199,737 |
Chapter Three Inc Computer Consulting | 6/29/18 | $139,040 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $745,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $745,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $6,215,421 |
| Investment income | $125,390 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,097,314 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $411,954 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,297 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,239,579 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $367,882 |
| Other employee benefits | $252,880 |
| Payroll taxes | $214,841 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $74,115 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $307,790 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $35,837 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $173,105 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,370 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,121 |
| Insurance | $112,940 |
| All other expenses | $4,490 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,450,175 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,042,350 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $780,331 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $245,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $434,739 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $102,528 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,111 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,772,947 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $12,997 |
| Total assets | $8,397,003 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $549,121 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $10,610 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $559,731 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,584,077 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $253,195 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,397,003 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Wasc Senior College And University Commission has recieved totaling $510,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ecmc Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: College Success | $265,000 |
Lumina Foundation For Education Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE POSTSECONDARY STUDENT SUCCESS AND BUILD ACCREDITORS' CAPACITY TO ACHIEVE ACCOUNTABILITY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT GOALS. | $245,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The University Corporation San Francisco State San Francisco, CA | $47,309,090 | $29,247,706 |
California State University Dominguez Hills Foundation Carson, CA | $11,765,317 | $14,222,352 |
Northern Arizona University Fdn Inc Flagstaff, AZ | $256,288,832 | $37,761,443 |
Allan Hancock College Foundation Santa Maria, CA | $20,101,421 | $6,236,200 |
Wave Property Inc Malibu, CA | $0 | -$40,507 |
U C Riverside Foundation Riverside, CA | $204,662,854 | $24,632,492 |
San Francisco State University Foundation San Francisco, CA | $183,676,818 | $22,479,029 |
10000 Degrees San Rafael, CA | $19,169,911 | $12,132,333 |
Klare Holdings Los Angeles, CA | $259,758,492 | $15,264,279 |
California State University - Northridge Foundation Northridge, CA | $300,894,352 | $70,202,583 |
John H & Cynthia Lee Smet Foundation Manhattan Beach, CA | $180,146,566 | $55,938,171 |
Riverside County Office Of Education Foundation Riverside, CA | $343,683 | $10,179,019 |