What is involved in Reaffirmation?
The SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation requires institutions to demonstrate compliance with over 90 standards that focus on goals and outcomes as measures of institutional effectiveness. The Principles are based on four key elements:
- Peer review
- Institutional integrity
- Continuous improvement
- Focus on student learning
In order to demonstrate compliance of the 90+ required standards, we will submit a Compliance Certification Report (CCR). A Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) will also be submitted, which provides a focused plan for enhancing an area at the University that will impact student learning. The CCR will be reviewed mainly by an off-site committee and an on-site committee. The QEP will be reviewed by the on-site committee only.
What are the principles of accreditation?
These principles took effect January 1, 2018. There are 14 sections:
- The principle of integrity
- Mission
- Basic eligibility standard
- Governing board
- Administration and organization
- Faculty
- Institutional planning and effectiveness
- Student achievement
- Educational program structure and content
- Educational policies, procedures, and practices
- Library and learning/information resources
- Academic and student support services
- Financial and physical resources, and
- Transparency and institutional representation