SACS
General Information
Compliance Certification
Quality Enhancement Plan
Compliance Certification December 2006
Compliance Report
Compliance Certification December 2006
Compliance Certification 2007
Signature Page
Substantive Changes
Core Requirements
2.1 Degree Granting Authority
2.2 Governing Board
2.3 Chief Executive Officer
2.4 Institutional Mission
2.5 Institutional Effectiveness
2.6 Continuous Operation
2.7.1 Program Length
2.7.2 Program Content
2.7.3 General Education
2.7.4 Contractual Agreements for Instruction
2.8 Faculty
2.9 Learning Resources and Services
2.10 Student Support Services
2.11 Resources
Comprehensive Standards
3.1.1 Institutional Mission
3.2.1 Selection & Evaluation of CEO
3.2.2.1 Mission
3.2.2.2 Fiscal Stability
3.2.2.3 Policies & 3.2.2.4 Related Foundations
3.2.3 Conflict of Interest
3.2.4 Undue Influence
3.2.5 Board Member Dismissal
3.2.6 Board and Administration Functions
3.2.7 Organizational Structure
3.2.8 Qualified Administrators
3.2.9 Hiring Policies
3.2.10 Evaluation of Administrators
3.2.11 Intercollegiate Athletics
3.2.12 CEO and Fundraising
3.2.13 Institution-related Foundations
3.2.14 Intellectual Property
3.3.1 Outcomes Assessment, Continuous Improvement
3.4.1 Academic Program Approval and Evaluation
3.4.2 Continuing Education and Outreach
3.4.3 Admissions Policies
3.4.4 Transfer of Academic Credit
3.4.5 Publication & Dissemination of Academic Policies
3.4.6 Determination of Amount and Level of Academic Credit
3.4.7 Assessment of Consortial Academic Programs
3.4.8 Credit for Non-credit Coursework
3.4.9 Academic Support Services
3.4.10 Req. for General Ed. & Acad. Major Coursework
3.4.11 Student Academic Record Security
3.4.12 Faculty Control of Curriculum
3.4.13 Monitoring of Prog. Coordination & Curr. Development
3.4.14 Instructional Technology
3.5.1 General Education Competencies
3.5.2 Mandated Institutional Instruction
3.6.1 Advanced Academic Content
3.6.2 Fostering Independent Learning
3.6.3 Cooperative or Consortia Arrangements
3.7.1 Faculty Credentials
3.7.2 Faculty Effectiveness
3.7.3 Faculty Professional Development
3.7.4 Academic Freedom
3.7.5 Faculty Academic & Governance Matters
3.8.1 Provision of Library and Other Learning Resources
3.8.2 Library and Learning Resources Instruction
3.8.3 Staffing of Library and Learning Resources
3.9.1 Student Rights and Responsibilities
3.9.2 Security of Student Records
3.9.3 Student Services Staffing
3.10.1 Stability of Finances
3.10.2 Provision of Financial Statements
3.10.3 Financial Aid Auditing
3.10.4 Control of Financial & Phys. Resources
3.10.5 Control of Externally Funded Research Programs
3.10.6 Environ. Health, Safety, & Security
3.10.7 Operation & Maintenance of Physical Facilities
Federal Requirements
4.1 External Measures
4.2 Curriculum and Mission
4.3 Availability of Calendars and Policies
4.4 Program Length
4.5 Addressing Student Complaints
4.6 Student Recruitment
4.7 Regional Accreditation Posted
4.8 Title IV Program Responsibilities
Faculty Profile
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