Institutional Resources
This section deals primarily with SACSCOC-accredited institutions seeking reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission. The Handbook for Institutions Seeking Reaffirmation of Accreditation provides information for institutions undergoing reaffirmation and can be ordered by using the Commission’s Publication Order Form accessed at “Policies, Guidelines, Good Practices, and Position Statements.” The “Substantive Change Policy and Procedure” provides information for institutions undergoing a change of a substantive nature as defined in the policy. For institutions applying for membership with the Commission, access “Application information” by clicking here.
Other information, such as policies, procedures, and manuals, can be found by clicking onto “Policies and Publications.”
Also, research papers can be found by clicking on “Research“.
Documents and information in this section are divided into five parts:
- General Forms/Guidelines. Documents and information that may be used in all or some types of Commission review.
- Interpretations to the Principles of Accreditation as approved by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees
- Reaffirmation: Documents, Policies, and Timelines
- Quality Enhancement Plans: Lists and Summaries Since 2004
- The Fifth-Year Interim Report: Information, Forms, and Timelines
Institutions should always refer to this Web site for the most updated forms and information being used in the review of institutions.
General Forms/Guidelines
- Dues, Fees and Expenses (Edited March 2014, reformatted July 2014)
- Application for Member Institution Seeking Accreditation at a Higher or Lower Degree Level (Revised Jan 2018 for 2018 Principles)
- Documentation Templates in Preparation for a Substantive Change Committee Visit to an Institution
- The 2018 Edition of the Principles of Accreditation: Foundation for Quality Enhancement
- Resource Manual for the 2018 Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement (Added March 2018)
- This Manual is a companion piece to the 2018 Principles of Accreditation, providing guidance to applicant, candidate, and member institutions as well as to evaluation committees of the Commission.
- Differentiated Review Verification Form (Added July 2020)
- Faculty Roster Form (Updated April 2018)
- Faculty From Prior Review Form (Updated May 2018)
- Full-time Faculty (Revised June 2019)
- General Instructions for Completing the Faculty Roster Form (Updated April 2019)
- Information Outline for a Committee Visit
- Analyzing a Case for Compliance (Updated Dec 2018)
- Quality Enhancement Plan Framework (Added Dec 2018)
- Comments on International Credentials (Added Mar 2016)
Interpretations to the Principles of Accreditation as Approved by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees
- Interpretation of Standard 6.2.a (Added Dec 2020)
- Interpretation of Core Requirement 8.1 of the Principles (Added Dec 2019)
- Interpretations of Standard 8.2.a (Added Sep 2020)
- Interpretation to Core Requirement 9.3 of the Principles (Updated June 2019)
- Interpretation of Standard 13.8 (Added Dec 2020)
- Interpretation on Sampling (Standards 7.3, 8.2.a, 8.2.b and 8.2.c) (Added Dec 2020)
Reaffirmation: Documents, Policies, and Timelines
- Compliance Certification Document (2018 Principles Edition Update Feb 2020)
- Compliance Certification Document (Differentiated Review)
- Handbook for Institutions Seeking Reaffirmation (Updated Feb 2020)
- Institutional Summary Form Prepared for SACSCOC Reviews (Updated Mar 2018)
- Faculty Roster Form (Updated April 2018)
- Faculty From Prior Review Form (Updated May 2018)
- General Instructions for Completing the Faculty Roster Form (Updated Feb 2020)
- The Accreditation Liaison (Edited Jan 2012)
- Time Lines for Reaffirmation Tracks; 20, 21, 22, 23 (Updated June 2020)
- Differentiated Review Process Timeline Class of 2023 (Updated May 2020)
- Dues, Fees and Expenses (Edited March 2014, reformatted July 2014)
Commission Policies Directly Related to Reaffirmation
- Core Requirement 3.1.b: Documenting an Alternative Approach
- Integrity and Institutional Obligations to SACSCOC
- Observers on Reaffirmation On-Site Review Committees
- Quality Enhancement Plan
- Reaffirmation of Accreditation and Subsequent Reports
- Reports Submitted for SACSCOC Review
- Substantive Change Policy and Procedure
Quality Enhancement Plans: Summaries Since 2007
The Fifth-Year Interim Report: Information, Forms and Timelines (Updated March 2020)