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The Higher Learning Commission

Clark State Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of College and Schools. The Higher Learning Commission will be on campus this fall for a ten-year reaccreditation visit.

Clark State welcomes the following evaluators for The Higher Learning Commission:

Dr. Marcia D. Clarke-Yapi
Associate Dean, Division of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Milwaukee Area Technical College

Educational Experience
Ph.D., Penn State University
M.S., Pace University
M.A., B.A., New York University

Employment Experience
Associate Dean, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Milwaukee Area Technical College, 2001 - 2006
English Instructor, Milwaukee Area Technical College, 1999 - 2003
Adjunct Instructor for Supervision, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, 1998 - 1999
English Teacher, Nyack High School, 1993 - 1994
Assistant Director of Composition, Lehman College, 1993 - 1994
Adjunct Instructor, City University of New York, 1991 - 1993
Assistant Tutor, Barbados Community College, 1989 - 1991
English Instructor, National University of Ivory Coast, 1985 - 1986


Ms. Jeralyn J. Jargo

Dean, Division of Business, Health & External Education, Century Community and Technical College

Educational Experience
M.S., University of North Dakota
B.S., University of Iowa

Employment Experience
Academic Dean, Century Community and Technical College, 2004 - 2006
Academic Dean, Lake Superior College, 2003 - 2004
Director, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, 1998 - 2003
Faculty/Director, Northwest Technical College, 1985 - 1998


Dr. David Earl Nixon

President, Monroe County Community College

Educational Experience
Ed.D., M.A., University of South Dakota
B.A., Briar Cliff University

Employment Experience
President, Monroe County Community College, 2003 - present


Mr. John S. Sloan, Jr.

Counselor, Oakland Community College

Educational Experience
M.A., B.B.A., Western Michigan University

Employment Experience
Philosophy Professor, Oakland Community College, 2000 - present
Counselor, Oakland Community College, 1992 - present
Vice President Student / Academic Support, Oakland Community College, 1990 - 1992
Dean Student Services - Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College, 1987 - 1990
Dean Student Services, Charles Stewart Mott Community College, 1983 - 1987
Financial Aid Officer, Oakland Community College, 1979 - 1983
Counselor, Charles Stewart Mott Community College, 1977 - 1979
Track Coach, Aquinas College, 1973 - 1974
Track Coach, Grand Rapids Community College, 1972 - 1974
Admissions, Career Placement Officer, Grand Rapids Community College, 1972 - 1977


Dr. Marlene A. Tignor
Vice President of Instruction, Laramie County Community College

Educational Experience
Ed.D., Kansas State University
M.S., Pittsburg State University
B.A., Saint Mary of the Plains College

Employment Experience
Vice President of Instruction, Laramie County Community College, 2003 - present
Dean of Instruction, North Central Missouri College, 1998 - 2003
Associate Dean, Labette Community College, 1992 - 1998
Coordinator, Labette Community College, 1981 - 1992


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