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INTRODUCTION

SECTION I: PRINCIPLES AND PHILOSOPHY OF ACCREDITATION..

1.1 Introduction.

1.2 Related College Goal

1.3 Assessment of the Compliance of Principles and Philosophy of Accreditation with SACS Criteria.

1.3.1 Institutional Commitment and Responsibilities in the Accreditation Process.

1.3.1.1 The Commission on Colleges supports the right of an institution to pursue its established educational purpose;

1.3.1.2 An institution IS REQUIRED to conduct a self-study at the interval specified by the Commission

1.3.1.3 The Commission REQUIRES that the self-study assess every aspect of the institution:

1.3.1.4 In addition, the Commission REQUIRES an adequate institutional follow-up plan.

1.3.1.5 Institution MUST be committed to participation in the activities.

1.3.1.6 An institution of higher education IS COMMITTED to the search for knowledge.

1.3.1.7 Integrity in the pursuit of knowledge IS EXPECTED to govern the total environment

1.3.1.8 Each member institution IS RESPONSIBLE for ensuring integrity in all operations.

1.3.1.9 Each institution MUST provide the Commission access to all parts of its operation.

1.3.1.10 In the spirit of collegiality, institutions ARE EXPECTED to cooperate fully during all aspects of the process of evaluation.

1.3.1.11 Institutions ARE ALSO EXPECTED to provide the Commission or its representatives with information requested.

1.3.1.12 Each participating institution MUST be in compliance.

1.3.1.13 Each institution seeking candidacy, membership or reaffirmation with the Commission on Colleges MUST document it compliance.

1.3.2 Application of the Criteria.

1.3.2.1 An institution MUST refrain from making a substantive change.

1.3.2.2 All existing or planned activities MUST be reported.

1.3.2.3 Each institution MUST have adequate procedures.

1.3.3 Separately Accredited Units.

1.3.4 Conditions of Eligibility.

1.3.4.1 Any institution seeking candidacy MUST document its compliance with each of the thirteen Conditions of Eligibility.

1.3.4.2 Accredited institutions MUST demonstrate compliance with the Criteria for Accreditation

1.3.4.2.1 (1). In obtaining or maintaining accreditation with the Commission on Colleges,

1.3.4.2.1.1 (a) That it will COMPLY with the Criteria for Accreditation of the College Delegate Assembly

1.3.4.2.1.2 (b) That the Commission on Colleges at its discretion, may make known to any agency or member of the public.

1.3.4.2.1.3 (c) That it will COMPLY with Commission requests, directives, decisions,

1.3.4.2.2 (2). The institution MUST have formal authority from an appropriate government agency

1.3.4.2.3 (3) The institution MUST have a governing board of at least five members,

1.3.4.3 The governing board is the legal body RESPONSIBLE for the institution.

1.3.4.4 The board MUST not be controlled by a minority of board members.

1.3.4.5 The By-laws of the board or other legal documents MUST ensure appropriate continuity in the board membership,

1.3.4.6 In the case of military institutions authorized and operated by the federal government to award degrees,

1.3.4.2.4 (4) The institution MUST have a chief executive officer whose primary responsibility is to the institution

The chief executive officer MUST not be the presiding officer of the board.

1.2.4.2.5 (5) The institution MUST be in operation and have students enrolled in degree programs

1.2.4.2.6 (6) The institution MUST offer one or more degree programs based on at least two academic years at the associate level,

1.3.4.7 The institution MAY MAKE arrangements for some instruction to be provided by other accredited institutions.

1.3.4.8 In all cases, the institution MUST be able to demonstrate that it evaluates.

1.3.4.9 The institution’s degree programs MUST be compatible with its stated purpose and based upon fields of study.

1.3.4.2.7 (7) The institution MUST have a clearly defined, published statement of purpose.

1.3.4.2.8 (8) The institution MUST have an appropriate plan, as well as a functioning planning and evaluation process,

1.3.4.2.9 (9) The institution MUST have published admission policiese.

compatible with its stated purpose.

1.3.4.2.10 (10) All undergraduate degree programs of the institution MUST include a substantial component of general education courses.

1.3.4.2.11 (11) The number of full-time faculty members MUST be adequate to provide effective teaching,

1.3.4.2.12 (12) The institution MUST have sufficient learning resources.

1.2.3.4.2.13 (13) The institution MUST have an adequate financial base to accomplish its purpose

1.3.4.5 Any institution, whether a part of a system or not, which is seeking initial candidacy for membership,

1.3.5 Initial Membership.

1.3.6 Representation of Status.

1.3.6.1 An institution MUST be accurate in reporting to the public its status and relationship with the Commission

1.3.6.2 No statement MAY BE MADE about possible future accreditation status with the Commission on Colleges.

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