Cutting manages the Global Collaborative University Education (GLUE) programs, which were created by and are operated with St. Edward’s University (SEU), with funding from the Japanese government. Cutting has been intensively employing the use of electronic portfolios in overseas education and in conducting outcome assessment. Additionally, Cutting has been working with SEU on collaborative assessment using the Global Learning Rubrics. By identifying program outcomes and tailoring these rubrics in relation to these outcomes, she and her SEU team are able to conduct long term impact research. Cutting is also a core member of APU's campuswide assessment and rubric-building efforts.