Russ assists institutions in the preparation of substantive change proposals for regional and specialized accrediting agencies.
- As a Visiting Team Chair, Russ led teams that review an academic program's readiness for initial and on-going specialized accreditation.
- At Broward College, Russ prepared SACS-COC substantive change request to expand the scope of the college to deliver online degree and certificate programs.
- As Vice President for Academic Affairs, Russ provided leadership and support to develop a substantive change request that led to SACS-COC approval of the College's RN to BSN degree program.
