LQAETAC – Lisburn University
The Lisburn University Quality Assurance, Enhancement, and Technology Alignment Committee (LQAETAC) is the governing body responsible for maintaining and advancing the academic standards that define the Lisburn University education. LQAETAC operates at the intersection of policy, practice, and innovation ensuring that every programme, process, and outcome at Lisburn University reflects our commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities and Functions of LQAETAC
LQAETAC is entrusted with a broad and consequential set of responsibilities that span the full academic lifecycle at Lisburn University. The committee reviews and strengthens institutional policies to ensure they remain aligned with the University’s academic standards, strategic goals, and evolving regulatory requirements.
LQAETAC oversees the implementation of approved quality enhancement initiatives across all faculties and departments. It evaluates feedback from both students and faculty through structured surveys, ongoing monitoring, and periodic reviews.
LQAETAC Governance
LQAETAC operates within Lisburn University’s broader governance framework as the primary committee responsible for academic quality assurance and enhancement. Its mandate is guided by the University’s quality assurance policies and the standards expected of a modern, internationally engaged institution.
LQAETAC also takes responsibility for ensuring that the University’s technology integration strategy supports rather than undermines academic quality, evaluating how digital tools, online education platforms, and learning technologies are deployed in ways that enhance outcomes for students and faculty alike. All committee activities are conducted with a commitment to transparency, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based decision-making.
Our Panel Members
Amara Johnson oversees academic program quality and faculty development at Lisburn University. She has a strong track record in curriculum accreditation and institutional strategic planning.
Contacts:
Amara Johnson
Director of Academic Affairs
Priya Kapoor is a legal scholar with expertise in constitutional and comparative law. She has held visiting faculty positions abroad and is a frequent contributor to academic law journals.
Contacts:
Priya Kapoor
Professor of Law
Aaliyah Jackson joined the Lisburn University faculty in 2002 and received tenure in 2007. Before joining the faculty, she was a visiting assistant professor at Syracuse University College of Law. Prior to that, she worked as a legal consultant at JPMorgan Chase, a contract attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, and an assistant prosecutor for the Ministry of the Attorney General in Toronto, Canada.
Contacts:
Aaliyah Jackson
Acting Vice President for Finance
James Whitfield brings over two decades of experience in corporate strategy and executive education. He previously held a senior faculty position at a leading business school, where he was recognized with multiple teaching excellence awards. His research focuses on organizational leadership and global market expansion.
Contacts:
James Whitfield
Professor of Business Strategy
Olivia Carter was a member of the faculty at Texas Tech University School of Law, where she held the Alvin R. Allison Distinguished Professorship and received every teaching award the law school and the university conferred. She was the Distinguished Fulbright Professor of American Constitutional Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Greece in 1992. She now serves as Acting Vice President of Administration at Lisburn University.
Contacts:
Olivia Carter
Acting Vice President of Administration
Darius Johnson first joined Lisburn University in 2006 as Assistant Dean for Academic Support Programs. He served as Assistant Dean until 2013, when he became a full-time lecturer at the College. He teaches classes relating to legal theory and reasoning, race and law, gender and law, and commercial transactions.
Contacts:
Darius Johnson
Assistant Vice President for Communications
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Frequently Asked Questions
As Vice President for Student Affairs at Lisburn University, Sophia Martinez leads efforts to support student success, campus engagement, and the overall student experience. She joined Lisburn University after earning her MA in Communications, and previously served as Director of Freshman and Transfer Programs, where she helped shape the university’s approach to student transitions and retention. Sophia holds both a BA and MA in Communications from Lisburn University and has dedicated much of her career to advancing student affairs within the College.
Contacts:
Harriet Erickson
Vice President, Student Affairs
David Miller was named Senior Advisor to the President in May 2018. An expert in corporate law, he teaches a wide range of courses at Lisburn University, including Contracts, Sales, Closely Held Business Organizations, Publicly Traded Corporations, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Law, and International Securities Regulation.
Contacts:
Wesley Clarke
Senior Advisor to the President
Aaliyah Jackson joined the Lisburn University faculty in 2002 and received tenure in 2007. Before joining the faculty, she was a visiting assistant professor at Syracuse University College of Law. Prior to that, she worked as a legal consultant at JPMorgan Chase, a contract attorney at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, and an assistant prosecutor for the Ministry of the Attorney General in Toronto, Canada.
Contacts:
Betty Bowman
Acting Vice President for Finance
With over four decades of law teaching experience, David Chen is a nationally recognized constitutionalist at Lisburn University. He has received numerous awards for his teaching, including the first-ever Pioneer Award for his commitment and dedication to students from the FIU Student Bar Association in 2004. Since then, students have voted him “Professor of the Year” multiple times.
Contacts:
Johnny Jones
Dean, Diversity and Compliance
Olivia Carter was a member of the faculty at Texas Tech University School of Law, where she held the Alvin R. Allison Distinguished Professorship and received every teaching award the law school and the university conferred. She was the Distinguished Fulbright Professor of American Constitutional Law at the National and Kapodistrian University of Greece in 1992. She now serves as Acting Vice President of Administration at Lisburn University.
Contacts:
Dennis Ruiz
Acting Vice President of Administration
Darius Johnson first joined Lisburn University in 2006 as Assistant Dean for Academic Support Programs. He served as Assistant Dean until 2013, when he became a full-time lecturer at the College. He teaches classes relating to legal theory and reasoning, race and law, gender and law, and commercial transactions.
Contacts:
Vernon Lowe
Assistant Vice President for Communications