SACSCOC On-Site Visit
Learn More about the Reaffirmation Process
The institutional reaffirmation process is multi-faceted. Check out this video to learn more.
Timeline
The following table highlights the key events in this peer-led process.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 24-25, 2022 | SACSCOC VP Advisory Visit |
| March 1, 2023 | Compliance Certification |
| April 25-27, 2023 | Preliminary Report Completed by Off-Site Reaffirmation Committee |
| September 11, 2023 (six weeks before the on-site visit) | QEP and Focused Report Due |
| October 23-26, 2023 | On-Site Reaffirmation Visit |
| June 10-13, 2024 | SACSCOC Board of Trustees Decision |
On-Site Reaffirmation Committee
The Focused Report provides the foundation for the On-Site Reaffirmation Committee’s subsequent review of standards for which compliance has not yet been documented.
The On-Site Reaffirmation Committee is expected to:
- examine and evaluate, as appropriate, the institution’s mission, policies, procedures, programs, resources, and services and other activities as they support compliance with these remaining standards
- review specific standards as referenced in federal regulation and associated with the U.S. Department of Education recognition of accreditors
- evaluate the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and provide consultation regarding the issues addressed in the QEP
- visit a sample of off-campus instructional sites approved to offer 50% or more of a program
- review distance education
The On-Site Reaffirmation Committee includes the chair, and evaluators in areas of organization and governance, academic administration, faculty, student support or library services, institutional effectiveness, and the Quality Enhancement Plan. None of the committee members may be from institutions in the same states as the main campus of the institution being visited. A SACSCOC Vice President accompanies the committee.
General On-Site Visit Schedule
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Monday, October 23 | Peer reviewers arrive; visit sample of campuses; discussion groups |
| Tuesday, October 24 | Campus welcome; QEP presentation; discussion groups |
| Wednesday, October 25 | Discussion groups |
| Thursday, October 26 | Exit interview; peer reviewers depart |
Location
Most events will take place on the Central Campus in the Parr Center, Hall Building, or the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence rooms in the Overcash Building.