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About Us

The CIAA promotes initiatives and lobbies for legislative and policy changes that prevent commercial cheating and cheating-for-hire services from undermining academic and credential integrity in the United States. Members include universities, licensure and certification authorities, service partners, and individuals dedicated to promoting integrity.

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Organization

Founded in 2023 to address the alarming growth of commercial cheating and cheating-for-hire services, the CIAA is a nonprofit corporation with a 501(c)(4) exemption from federal tax for lobbying purposes. Its six-member board of directors is elected by its members. Membership is open to all individuals, academic institutions, organizations that publish and administer assessments, and related associations that support the Alliance’s mission. Prospective members (including their leadership) and individual members should not have a material financial interest in or otherwise receive compensation or benefits from, companies that offer cheating services.

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CIAA Board Members

Jason Jordan, Chair

EVP Technology

Vista Higher Learning

Bob Hunt

SVP & General Counsel

Western Governors University

Sherri Sampson

SVP & General Counsel

University of Maryland Global Campus

Rachel R. Watkins Schoenig

CEO, Cornerstone Strategies

Chief Science Officer, Meazure Learning

Kristen Chittenden

Vice President, Deputy General Counsel

Turnitin

Christine (“Chris”) O’Connor

Senior Counsel

Ascend Learning, LLC

Executive Director Team

Michael Clifton

Vice President

Cornerstone Strategies

Nicole R. Rhyne

Chief Operating Officer

Cornerstone Strategies

Christopher Watkins

VP of Customer Relations

Cornerstone Strategies

Bill West

Chief Credentialing Solutions Officer

Cornerstone Strategies