Educational Programs & Institutional Effectiveness (EPIE)
About Us
The Educational Programs and Institutional Effectiveness (EPIE) division provides leadership and coordination for District-wide educational and student services initiatives, course and program approval, accreditation, strategic planning, attendance accounting, and institutional research.
Our Staff
- Maury Pearl - Interim Vice Chancellor, Educational Programs and Institutional Effectiveness
- Elyse Webb-Wilson - Executive Assistant
- Betsy Regalado - Associate Vice Chancellor, Educational Programs and Institutional Effectiveness
- Maury Pearl - Associate Vice Chancellor, Institutional Effectiveness
- Deborah L. Harrington, Ed.D. - Dean, Student Success
- Seth E. Anderson, Ph.D. - Dean, Curriculum and Instructional Support Services
- Jessica R. Cristo, Ed.D. – Associate Dean, Student Success, Administrative Coordinator Project MATCH
- Lori Palmerton, Dean, Student Services - Accessibility
- Joanna Zimring Towne - Faculty Coordinator LA College Promise
- Sarah Crespo - Senior Administrative Analyst
- Ann Hsi - Administrative Analyst
- Stanislav Levin - Research Analyst
- Jessica Sanchez-Mendez - Research Analyst
- Jeemin (Lydia) Dong - Research Analyst
- Jordan Seja - Administrative Analyst
- Danielle Jack - Assistant Administrative Analyst
- Alejandro Mendoza - Assistant Administrative Analyst
- Edwin Soriano - Assistant Administrative Analyst
- Betina Vallin - SFP Specialist, Student Success
Attendance Accounting (Intranet) - This office reports student enrollments for the allocation of State funding. It also maintains District-wide calendars, develops FTES projections, and provides ongoing and ad-hoc reports for enrollment and fiscal planning.
Curriculum Support - This office supports curriculum development and implementation at the nine LACCD colleges.
Institutional Effectiveness
- Institutional Research - Providing information and analysis that supports policy development, effective decision-making, and accountability.
- Strategic Planning - Assessing institutional performance through the framework of strategic planning.
Office of Student Success - This office works with district faculty and staff to improve student learning and educational outcomes across our nine colleges. It oversees the activities, staff, and resources supporting several district-wide student success efforts—efforts guided by the LACCD Framework for Student Success, adopted in 2007, with ongoing input from the LACCD Student Success Initiative Steering Committee (SSISC).
Dolores Huerta Labor Institute (DHLI) - This District-wide initiative provides faculty resources for developing labor-themed content and curricula, as well as promoting labor education at individual colleges.
Transfer Agreements
The Educational Programs and Institutional Effectiveness (EPIE) division has established transfer or articulation agreements with various colleges and universities within California and other nearby states to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for LACCD students wishing to continue their academic journey. These agreements are designed to maximize your transfer credits, provide clear pathways to degree completion, and support your educational journey every step of the way. Discover the colleges we partner with and see how we can help you reach your academic goals!
- Arizona State University (ASU)
- California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
- California State University, Sonoma (SSU)
- Grand Canyon University (GCU)
- National University (NU)
- University of California, Merced (UCM)
Dual Enrollment Agreements
EPIE is also responsible for finalizing dual enrollment agreements. Dual enrollment or concurrent enrollment provides high school students the unique opportunity to take LACCD courses while still in high school. These courses are taught by college instructors, at high school campuses and can count toward students' high school diplomas, allowing them to get a head start on their higher education goals. Explore our robust network of educational partnerships below!
- Accelerated Schools
- Alhambra Unified School District
- Alliance College Ready Public Schools,
- Aspire Schools
- Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD)
- Birmingham Community Charter School
- Burbank Unified School District
- Culver City Unified School District
- El Monte Union High School District
- Granada Hills Charter
- Green Dot Public Schools
- Inglewood Unified School District
- Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD)
- Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE)
- Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
- Magnolia Public Schools
- Montebello Unified School District
- New Designs Charter Schools
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
- Partnership to Uplift Communities (PUC)
- STEM Preparatory Schools, Inc
Assembly Bill Information
Check here for important legislative information affecting curriculum and student services.