Dr. Seta Khajarian
The ALO of Pepperdine University, serves, along with the institution's CEO, as the
institution’s primary point of contact. In general, the ALO helps ensure a strong
relationship between the Commission and the institution and supports the institution
in its accreditation activities.
Communication with WSCUC
The CEO is the official representative of the institution. The CEO and the ALO are
the primary points of contact; the ALO’s role in fostering communication within the
institution and with WSCUC is critical. The ALO is copied on all WSCUC correspondence
with the CEO and is in regular communication with the WSCUC staff, including the staff
liaison who provides guidance and support with accreditation.
Seta Khajarian, EdD
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Seta Khajarian's Bio
Seta Khajarian (EdD '11) serves the institution as the Accreditation Liaison Officer
and as the Associate Provost for the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and assessment
since 2021. Prior to that, Seta had multiple roles in the Education Division at the
Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) teaching and directing
assessment and accreditation efforts. With about 30 years of experience in educational
settings, she has led schools in their accreditation with successful re-affirmations.
A graduate of the WASC Senior College and University Commission's (WSCUC) prestigious
Assessment Leadership Academy (ALA), she also serves on WSCUC visiting teams to reaffirm
accreditation of other universities. An experienced academician, she teaches GSEP
courses, including learning design and evaluation, and in the past, she has taught
courses in organizational leadership and leadership innovation and change as an adjunct
professor at Woodbury University in Burbank, California. Within Pepperdine, Seta is
a member of the Advancement of Student Learning Council (ASLC), University Belonging
Council (UBC), and University Academic Council (UAC). Seta has served on Leadership
Pasadena's advisory board in the past, and currently serves on the Board of Armenian
International Women's Association, LA Chapter. In 2025, Seta joined the Board of Visitors
of Pepperdine's Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP).
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