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Buskirk, DM, MS, CCEP</h3> </div> <div style="padding: 10px; width: 100%; overflow: hidden;"> <div style="width: 70%; float: left;"> <div class="umb_lead">Guided by UMB’s <a title="UMB Core Values" href="http://www.umaryland.edu/president/core-values/">core values</a>, the Office of Accountability and Compliance (OAC) is committed to fostering a transparent culture within which community members feel supported in taking responsibility for seeking guidance and assistance in addressing accountability and compliance concerns.</div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 75%;"><img src="/media/umb/oaa/hrp/images/hrpo/2020-Susan.jpg" alt="Susan Buskirk, DM, MS" style="border : .5px solid gray; " /></div> </div> <p> </p> </div></div> </div><span id="d.en.568145"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12"> <div class="one-column-content"> <center> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span6"> <div style="border-radius: 20px 20px; background-color: #c8102e; width: 110px; height: 110px; padding-top: 8px;"><a style="text-decoration: none;" title="UMB Hotline" href="https://www.umaryland.edu/umbhotline/"><span style="font-size: 20px; color: white; font-weight: bold;">HOTLINE</span> <img src="/media/umb/oaa/oac/images/icons/Whistle-clipart.jpg-70x70.png" alt="" style=" " /></a></div> <br> <p style="padding: 10px;">Use the <strong><em>UMB Hotline</em></strong> to report concerns or misconduct. 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color: #007698; font-weight: bold;"><a href="/oac/oac-services/oac-analytics/">OAC Analytics</a></p> </div> <div class="span3"> </div> </div> </center> </div></div> </div><span id="d.en.573331"></span> <div class="row-fluid general_content"> <h3 class="short_headline"> About Us </h3> </div><div class="row-fluid"><div class="span6"> <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $('.A238183').slideUp(0); var open238183 = false; $('.Q238183').click( function() { $('.A238183').slideToggle(); if (open238183 == false) { $(".Arrow238183").text(""); open238183 = true; $('.Q238183').addClass("open"); } else { $(".Arrow238183").text("▾"); open238183 = false; $('.Q238183').removeClass("open"); } }); }); </script> <span id="d.en.238183"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12 q_a"> <p><a class='Q238183 q_a_question'>Office History <span class='Arrow238183'>▾</span></a><br /> </p> <span class='A238183 q_a_answer'><div class="span12"><p>In June 2012, then-UMB President Jay A. Perman, MD, created the Office of Accountability and Compliance and charged it with building a Universitywide collaborative accountability framework that promotes and fosters a pervasive culture of accountability and transparency. Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MPA, was appointed as the University’s first Chief Accountability Officer. Susan C. Buskirk, DM, MS, CCEP, was promoted to UMB vice president, chief accountability officer, and institutional official for human subjects research in June 2020, after serving as deputy accountability officer since 2014.</p></div></span> </div> </div></div><div class="span6"> <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $('.A238178').slideUp(0); var open238178 = false; $('.Q238178').click( function() { $('.A238178').slideToggle(); if (open238178 == false) { $(".Arrow238178").text(""); open238178 = true; $('.Q238178').addClass("open"); } else { $(".Arrow238178").text("▾"); open238178 = false; $('.Q238178').removeClass("open"); } }); }); </script> <span id="d.en.238178"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12 q_a"> <p><a class='Q238178 q_a_question'>CAO Biography <span class='Arrow238178'>▾</span></a><br /> </p> <span class='A238178 q_a_answer'><div class="span12"><p><strong>Susan C. Buskirk, DM, MS, CCEP</strong></p> <p>Vice President, Chief Accountability Officer, and<br>Institutional Official for Human Subjects Research</p> <p>Dr. Buskirk was promoted to University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) vice president, chief accountability officer, and institutional official for human subjects research in June 2020, after serving as deputy accountability officer since 2014. She also is the vice chair of the UMB President’s Council for Women, co-chaired the President’s Task Force on Sexual Harassment, and is a founding member of the UMBrella Group, which works to support the success of women and those who identify as women at the University. </p> <p>Dr. Buskirk oversees UMB’s Office of Accountability and Compliance (OAC), which, guided by the University’s core values, seeks to foster a transparent culture that promotes accountability and compliance across the organization. OAC also is the home to programs that range from Title IX to research integrity.</p> <p>Before transitioning to OAC, Dr. Buskirk developed and coordinated a multidisciplinary, Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP)-accredited program for the protection of individuals who participate in research studies, which consists of independent ethical protocol review, education and training of personnel, and oversight of clinical research in the form of monitoring and auditing clinical research studies.</p> <p>She also is a site visitor for AAHRPP and a former member of the organization’s Council on Accreditation.</p> <p>Dr. Buskirk has been instrumental in providing international outreach regarding education and training in human research protection. She holds a doctorate in management, a master’s in biotechnology, a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and is a certified compliance and ethics professional through the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics.</p></div></span> </div> </div></div></div><span id="d.en.172450"></span> <div class="row-fluid general_content"> <h3 class="short_headline"> Information and Additional Responsibilities </h3> </div><script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $('.A173105').slideUp(0); var open173105 = false; $('.Q173105').click( function() { $('.A173105').slideToggle(); if (open173105 == false) { $(".Arrow173105").text(""); open173105 = true; $('.Q173105').addClass("open"); } else { $(".Arrow173105").text("▾"); open173105 = false; $('.Q173105').removeClass("open"); } }); }); </script> <span id="d.en.173105"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12 q_a"> <p><a class='Q173105 q_a_question'>Accreditation <span class='Arrow173105'>▾</span></a><br /> </p> <span class='A173105 q_a_answer'><div class="span12"><h3>Middle States Self-Study</h3> <p><span>Every 10 years, UMB undergoes a reaffirmation of its accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The process is an opportunity to strengthen the University through a comprehensive evaluation.</span></p> <p class="umb_pillbutton"><span><a href="http://www.umaryland.edu/middlestates/">View the website for the Middle States Self-Study</a></span></p> <h3><span>Other Professional Accreditations</span></h3> <p>UMB has a very active cycle and culture of accreditation. Each professional school is accredited by a specialty accrediting body. In some schools, accreditation also happens at the program level.</p> <p class="umb_pillbutton"><a href="http://www.umaryland.edu/institutionalresearch/accountability/accreditation/professional-school-accreditation-status-and-schedule/" title="University%20of%20Maryland%20Baltimore%20%BB%20umaryland%20%BB%20Home%20%BB%20About%20UMB%20%BB%20Offices%20%BB%20Administration%20and%20Finance%20%BB%20Institutional%20Research%20and%20Accountability%20%BB%20Accountability%20%BB%20Accreditation%20%BB%20Professional%20School%20Accreditation%20Status%20and%20Schedule">View the list of professional school accreditations here</a></p></div></span> </div> </div><script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $('.A173108').slideUp(0); var open173108 = false; $('.Q173108').click( function() { $('.A173108').slideToggle(); if (open173108 == false) { $(".Arrow173108").text(""); open173108 = true; $('.Q173108').addClass("open"); } else { $(".Arrow173108").text("▾"); open173108 = false; $('.Q173108').removeClass("open"); } }); }); </script> <span id="d.en.173108"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12 q_a"> <p><a class='Q173108 q_a_question'>Policies and Reports <span class='Arrow173108'>▾</span></a><br /> </p> <span class='A173108 q_a_answer'><div class="span12"><p>Our policies and procedures have been developed to ensure the safety and well-being of all members of the University community. UMB is committed to transparency and accountability and encourages you to take the time to read the reports. </p> <p><a href="/oac/policies-and-reports/" class=" umb_pillbutton">Policies and Reports</a>  </p> <p><a href="/oac/policies-and-reports/clery-report/" class=" umb_pillbutton">Clery Report</a>  </p> <p><span class="umb_pillbutton"><a href="/oac/policies-and-reports/for-faculty/">For Faculty</a></span>  </p> <p> </p> <p> </p></div></span> </div> </div><script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $('.A173106').slideUp(0); var open173106 = false; $('.Q173106').click( function() { $('.A173106').slideToggle(); if (open173106 == false) { $(".Arrow173106").text(""); open173106 = true; $('.Q173106').addClass("open"); } else { $(".Arrow173106").text("▾"); open173106 = false; $('.Q173106').removeClass("open"); } }); }); </script> <span id="d.en.173106"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12 q_a"> <p><a class='Q173106 q_a_question'>Student Information <span class='Arrow173106'>▾</span></a><br /> </p> <span class='A173106 q_a_answer'><div class="span12"><p>The AVP of Student Financial Assistance and Education is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with Title IV regulations. This section provides students with information and transparency regarding UMB's efforts in financial aid, Title IX compliance, Higher Education Reauthorization Act compliance, Student Health and Safety, Student Outcomes, and Student Complaints and Grievances.</p> <p><span class="umb_pillbutton"><a href="/oac/student-right-to-know/">Student Right to Know</a></span></p> <p>The U.S. Department of Education requires higher education institutions to obtain authorization for distance education instruction or programs provided in states other than their own. The University of Maryland, Baltimore's current authorization status for each state is listed here.</p> <p><a href="/oac/student-right-to-know/state-authorizations/" class=" umb_pillbutton">State Authorizations</a>  </p> <p>Title 34 CFR §600.9 requires states to have a "process to review and appropriately act on complaints concerning the institution including enforcing applicable State laws."</p> <p><a href="/oac/complaint/" class=" umb_pillbutton">Student Complaint Information</a>  </p> <p>At University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB), we understand the unique benefits you bring to the classroom—as well as the unique challenges you can face transitioning to civilian life. We offer award-winning, flexible academic programs and services for active-duty military servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses and families. Together, we can help you secure your future and succeed again.</p> <p class="umb_pillbutton"><a href="/military-veterans/">Military and Veterans</a></p></div></span> </div> </div><script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $('.A173107').slideUp(0); var open173107 = false; $('.Q173107').click( function() { $('.A173107').slideToggle(); if (open173107 == false) { $(".Arrow173107").text(""); open173107 = true; $('.Q173107').addClass("open"); } else { $(".Arrow173107").text("▾"); open173107 = false; $('.Q173107').removeClass("open"); } }); }); </script> <span id="d.en.173107"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12 q_a"> <p><a class='Q173107 q_a_question'>General Data Protection Regulation <span class='Arrow173107'>▾</span></a><br /> </p> <span class='A173107 q_a_answer'><div class="span12"><p>The European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new privacy law that went into effect on May 25, 2018.  It governs the use of personally identifiable information obtained in the EEA (European Economic Area - the EU and certain other member countries). The GDPR provides legal rights to people who are in the EEA when their personal data is collected and processed.  GDPR imposes legal obligations on entities that control or process personal data collected in the EEA.</p> <p><a href="/oac/general-data-protection-regulation/" class="umb_pillbutton">General Data Protection Regulation</a>  </p></div></span> </div> </div><span id="d.en.398770"></span> <div class="row-fluid general_content"> <h3 class="short_headline"> News </h3> </div><span id="d.en.480770"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12"> <div class="one-column-content"> <p>(Click to read all <a href="/oac/past-news/">Past News</a>)</p> </div></div> </div><span id="d.en.780745"></span><div class="row-fluid news-listing media"> <div class="media-body"> <h5><a href="/oac/tix-pregnant-7-23-2024.php">Title IX Update Related to Pregnant and Parenting Students</a></h5> <p>July 23rd, 2024 - Effective Aug. 1, 2024, significant update to Title IX related to pregnant and parenting students.</p> </div> </div> <span id="d.en.575099"></span><div class="row-fluid news-listing media"> <div class="media-body"> <h5><a href="/oac/tix-coord-4-12-2022.php">Announcement - Appointing Acting Title IX Coordinator</a></h5> <p>April 12th, 2022 - University of Maryland, Baltimore is pleased to announced Stephanie Suerth, MPA, BS, CCEP has been appointed Acting Title IX Coordinator.</p> </div> </div> <span id="d.en.507588"></span><div class="row-fluid news-listing media"> <div class="media-body"> <h5><a href="/oac/jan2021-cv-19-townhall.php">UMMS Town Hall - Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine</a></h5> <p>January 2021, University of Maryland Medical System Holding COVID-19 Webinar on January 18th, 11-12 pm: Finding Hope on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day – A Town Hall on Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine </p> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> $(document).ready(function() { $('.A505741').slideUp(0); var open505741 = false; $('.Q505741').click( function() { $('.A505741').slideToggle(); if (open505741 == false) { $(".Arrow505741").text(""); open505741 = true; $('.Q505741').addClass("open"); } else { $(".Arrow505741").text("▾"); open505741 = false; $('.Q505741').removeClass("open"); } }); }); </script> <span id="d.en.505741"></span><div class="row-fluid general_content"> <div class="span12 q_a"> <p><a class='Q505741 q_a_question'>Updated - Resource Guide for Students on Sexual Misconduct <span class='Arrow505741'>▾</span></a><br /> December 2020 - UMB's Resource Guide for Students on Sexual Misconduct has been updated and posted to the Title IX Resources and References page. </p> <span class='A505741 q_a_answer'><div class="span12"><p>This resource contains information and definitions from UMB’s policies and procedures related to sexual misconduct, as well as information about on-campus and off-campus resources available to UMB students. This brochure also includes risk reduction information, general information and recommendations about what to do in the immediate aftermath of a sexual assault, and UMB’s procedures for responding to sexual misconduct.</p> <p>Found here: <a href="/titleix/resources-and-references/">Resources and References</a></p></div></span> </div> </div><span id="d.en.486861"></span><div class="row-fluid news-listing media"> <div class="media-body"> <h5><a href="/oac/updates-to-tix-regs-8-14-2020.php">CAO Letter - Updates to Title IX Regulations</a></h5> <p>August 14th, 2020 - A letter from Dr. Susan Buskirk, the University's Chief Accountability Officer concerning the updates to Title IX regulations, effective today.</p> </div> </div> <div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span8"></div> <div class="span4"></div> </div><div class="row-fluid"> <div class="span6"></div> <div class="span6"></div> </div>   </div> </div> </div>   <div id="footer-for-print" style="display:none;" role="contentinfo" aria-label="General Information About UMB for Printed Pages"><p>The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the founding campus of the University System of Maryland. <br /> 620 W. 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