The Commission's Role

The principal function of The NAEYC Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs is to exercise professional judgment in making accreditation decisions and setting policies and standards. The Commission also works with NAEYC staff to develop guidance documents and data gathering instruments necessary to carry out these functions.

Composition

The Commission consists of not fewer than eight members, who serve staggered three-year terms. One member is elected as chairperson. Commissioners bring a demonstrated commitment to the aims of early childhood teacher education at higher education institutions; an understanding of the nature of program accreditation systems, policy and procedures; and respect for the confidential, fair, and impartial nature of accreditation decisions. The Commission must include at least one public member who is not a member of the early childhood profession.

Current Commission Roster

• Victoria Young-Chiverton, Chair - Central Arizona College, AZ (retired faculty)
• Stacy Atkinson - Ivy Tech Community College, IN
• Nancy Beaver - Eastfield College, TX (retired faculty)
• Paige Bray - University of Hartford, CT
• Rebecca Brinks - Grand Rapids Community College, MI
• Benita Flores-Muñoz - Del Mar College, TX (retired faculty)
• Donna Gollnick - Public Member
• Jayme Hines - Wilkes University, PA
• Tiffany Hunter - Paradise Valley Community College, AZ
• Elisa Huss-Hage - HOPE Toledo, OH
• Tywanda Jiles - University of Illinois Chicago, IL
• Elsa Jones - Connecticut State Colleges and Universities and Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, CT
• Travis Morgan-Chavers - Athens State University, AL
• Wei Qiu - Weber State University, UT
• Bweikia Steen - George Mason University, VA
• Mary Harrill, Ex Officio member - Senior Director of Higher Education, NAEYC

Applying to Serve on the Commission

The Commission is not currently seeking applications. Future calls for applications will be announced here.