Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Accreditation
Office Location
AF Gray 106
Biography
Elizabeth Fiscu has worked in higher education for over 11 years and is passionate about helping students, faculty, and institutions grow with purpose. At Warner Pacific University in Portland, Oregon, she helps strengthen planning, assessment, and student success initiatives through collaboration and continuous improvement. Elizabeth enjoys connecting data and stories to help make meaningful change.
She’s also completing her doctorate, where her research explores how mathematics education shaped communities and opportunity in Romania. Outside of work and school, Elizabeth loves serving in her church, spending time with family, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her husband.
Education
Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, Columbia University, Anticipated 2026
M.A. in Cognitive Studies in Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2018
B.A. in Business Administration, The University of Texas at Dallas, 2011
Areas of Expertise / Research Interests
Accreditation, Assessment, History of Mathematics Education
Presentations
TPA Implementation Evaluation: Collaborative Inquiry Continued. Group presentation at AAQEP Quality Assurance Symposium, April 2025.
Internal Audit: Did Our Quality Controls Work? Group presentation at AAQEP Quality Assurance Symposium, April 2024.
Prioritizing, Validating, and Turning Data into Action. Group presentation at AAQEP Quality Assurance Symposium, March 2022.
Publications
Wilson, E. (2024). Gazeta Matematică: A Historical Perspective on Its Role in Romanian Mathematics Education. Journal of Mathematics Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. https://journals.library.columbia.edu/index.php/jmetc/article/view/12919
Professional Affiliations
NWCCU
Community Engagement / Service
I have been actively involved in community service and nonprofit initiatives that support education, youth development, and faith-based outreach. My contributions have included organizing events, assisting with local church youth programs, and supporting educational access efforts through volunteer coordination and mentorship.
Favorite quote
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King Jr.