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The Commission on Colleges and Universities announced the promotion of Dr. Geoffrey C. Klein to Chief of Staff and Vice President, effective September 1. Klein, who has served as a vice president with the Commission since December 2021, succeeds Dr. Sandra Jordan, who retired after a distinguished career in higher education leadership and accreditation. “Geoffrey […]

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) announced today that it has received a $55,000 Field Support and Development grant from Ascendium Education Group to support the accreditor’s Transfer Credit Consortium, a faculty-led initiative aimed at improving the transferability of general education coursework across colleges and universities. The announcement comes as […]

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) announced the appointment of Dr. Holly French Hart as Vice President, bringing to the Commission nearly three decades of leadership experience in higher education, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, and workforce development. Dr. Hart most recently served as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness […]

Students transferring to other colleges often lose a large portion of the credits they have already earned, which increases the time and cost needed to finish a degree. Today, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) announced a new initiative aimed at addressing this issue. The SACSCOC Transfer Credit Consortium is […]

The Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) approved membership for three institutions during its June meeting, recognizing their commitment to educational quality, student success, and institutional effectiveness. The newly approved member institutions are: Gammon Theological Seminary – Atlanta, GA Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College – Minden, […]

The Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has approved a new name and brand identity for the organization. Effective September 1, 2026, the organization will be known as The Commission on Colleges and Universities. The new identity highlights the organization’s growth as a national accreditor serving […]

This spring, the Commission opened a department dedicated to recruitment, the development of new pathways to membership, and streamlining services for potential new members. The Office of New Member Services, headed by Senior Vice President Dr. Patricia L. Donat, is charged with growing the Commission’s membership in the United States and abroad. The office is […]

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has published the first draft of its revised Principles of Accreditation: The Standards for Accreditation and Reaffirmation and is inviting member institutions, higher education stakeholders, and the public to submit feedback during an open comment period. The draft was prepared by the SACSCOC Principles […]

DECATUR, Ga. – The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) proudly congratulates Dr. Sandra Jordan, chief of staff and vice president, on receiving the NCAA Meritorious Service Award. Presented on March 28 by the Peach Belt Conference, the award recognizes individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and service to intercollegiate athletics. […]

DECATUR, Ga. – The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has launched a major initiative to strengthen how colleges and universities prepare students for the evolving workforce, made possible through a grant from the Lumina Foundation. The two-year initiative will bring together institutions across the SACSCOC membership – including community colleges, […]