SACS Affirmation Process
The process for reaffirmation includes two steps – certification
of compliance with 75 principles (see www.sacscoc.org and click on Accreditation
Project and then Principles of Accreditation) and the acceptance of
a Quality of Enhancement Plan (see pages 9-11 in the Principles). The
process differs from the one used in 1995 when UNT was last reaffirmed
by SACS and the changes were made to:
· develop clear and concise standards that concentrate on best
practices in higher education,
· to streamline the internal review process,
· to enhance the effectiveness and consistency of the external
review process,
· to increase attention on student learning outcomes and institutional
improvement, and
· to ensure that standards and review processes foster a culture
of institutional integrity, are appropriate for the changing higher
education environment, and benefit the institution and the public.
Important dates to remember:
Institutional Effectiveness (Academic):
2005-06 Part 1 & 2 IE plan due to Margaret Vestal 6-21-06
2005-06 Part 3 & 4 IE plan due to Margaret Vestal 7-14-06
