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4.2.1 Strategic Plan 1995-2000
4.2.2 Strategic Plan 1999-2005
4.3.Assessment of the Compliance of Educational Programs with SACS Criteria
4.3.1 General Requirements of the Educational Program
4.3.1.1 All aspects of the educational program MUST be clearly related to the purpose
4.3.1.2 The institution MUST provide a competent faculty, adequate library/learning resources
4.3.1.4 In addition, the institution MUST ensure appropriate levels of student achievement
4.3.2.1 Undergraduate Admission
4.3.2.1.1 General admission policies MUST be established by the governing board
4.3.2.1.2 The unit responsible for administering the policies
4.3.2.1.4 Admission policies MUST be consistent with the educational purposes
4.3.2.1.5 They MUST include qualitative and quantitative requirements
4.3.1.2.7 Diagnostic testing SHOULD BE an important element of a developmental
4.3.2.1.8 Each institution MUST regularly evaluate its admission policies.
4.3.2.1.9 To be admitted to degree programs, applicants MUST show evidence of high school graduation
4.3.2.1.11 Procedures established for implementation of institutional admission policies
4.3.2.1.13 An institution MUST clearly define and publish its policy on the admission
4.3.2.1.13 The policy MUST include the following:
4.3.2.1.14 (1) The requirements for official transcripts of credits earned from all institutions
4.3.2.1.15 (2) Qualitative and quantitative criteria determining the acceptability of transfer work;
4.3.2.1.17 (4) And, conditions governing admission in good standing,
4.3.2.1.18 Institutions which award credit based on advanced placement or other examinations;
4.3.2.1.19 (1) The amount of credit awarded is clearly stated
4.3.2.1.21 (3) Decisions regarding the awarding of credit and the determination of such credit
4.3.2.1.22 In awarding credit for prior experiential learning,
4.3.2.1.24 A Course work transferred or accepted for credit toward an undergraduate degree
4.3.2.1.24 B An assessing and documenting equivalent learning and qualified faculty, an institution
4.3.2.1.25 There MUST be clearly defined policies regarding the academic dismissal
4.3.2.2 Undergraduate Completion Requirements
4.3.2.2.3 Undergraduate degree programs MUST contain a basic core
4.3.2.2.4 A minimum of 30 semester hours of general education courses IS REQUIRED for degree
4.3.2.2.5 The core MUST include at least one course from each of the following areas:
4.3.2.2.6 The institution MUST demonstrate that its graduates of degree programs are competent
4.3.2.2.7 An institution MUST clearly define what is meant by a major
4.3.2.2.8 An adequate number of hours with appropriate prerequisites MUST be required in courses
4.3.2.2.9 For degree completion, at least 25 percent of semester credit hours,
4.3.2.3 Undergraduate Curriculum
4.3.2.3.3 For each major in a degree program, the institution MUST assign responsibility
4.3.2.3.4 The governing board MUST be responsible for approving the number and types of
4.3.2.4.1 Instructional techniques and policies MUST be in accord with the purpose
4.3.2.4.2 Instruction MUST be evaluated regularly
4.3.2.4.4 Methods of instruction MUST be appropriate to the goals of each course
4.3.2.4.5 Experimentation with methods to improve instruction MUST be adequately supported
4.3.2.4.6 An institution MUST use a variety of means to evaluate student performance.
4.3.2.4.7 An institution MUST publish its grading policies
4.3.2.4.8 The institution MUST evaluate the effectiveness of its instructional program
4.3.2.4.11 In certain professional, vocational and technical programs
4.3.2.4.13 An institution MUST demonstrate that program length, clock hours or credit hours,
4.3.2.5 Academic Advising of Undergraduate Students
4.3.2.5.1 Each institution MUST conduct a systematic, effective program
4.3.2.5.1 An institution MUST ensure that the number of advisees assigned to faculty
4.3.2.5.2 An effective orientation program MUST be made available to all full and part-time
4.3.2.5.3 Orientation and advisement programs MUST be evaluated regularly and used
4.3.4.2 An institution MUST make available to students and the public accurate, current catalogs
4.3.5 Distance Learning Programs
4.3.6 Continuing Education, Outreach and Service Programs
4.3.6.1 Continuing education and outreach and service programs
4.3.6.1 All continuing education and outreach and service programs offered for credit MUST comply
4.3.6.2 For outreach and service programs, an institution
4.3.6.1.4 An institution planning to initiate, through continuing education or outreach programs,
4.3.6.1.5 An institution MUST not award academic credit for work taken on a non-credit basis
4.3.7.1 The institution MUST have adequate student records for both credit
4.3.7.2 The institution MUST take all steps necessary to ensure the security of its student records,
4.3.8.1.2 An institution MUST show that it has an orderly process for recruiting
4.3.8.1.2 Recruitment and appointment procedures MUST be described in the faculty handbook
4.3.8.2 Academic and Professional Preparation
4.3.8.2.2.7 The above requirements also APPLIES to each major offered through distance
4.3.8.2.2.8 Faculty members who teach in remedial programs MUST hold a baccalaureate degree
4.3.8.3.1 The number of full-time faculty members MUST be adequate to provide effective teaching,
4.3.8.3.5 Procedures to ensure student access to part-time faculty members
4.3.8.4 Graduate Teaching Assistants
4.3.8.5.1 An institution SHOULD provide adequate salaries and benefits.
4.3.8.5.2 Salary increases MUST be based on clearly stated criteria.
4.3.8.6 Academic Freedom and Professional Security
4.3.8.6.1 Faculty and students MUST be free to examine all pertinent data,
4.3.8.6.4 Although tenure policy is not mandated, each institution MUST provide contracts,
4.3.8.6.6 Termination and non-renewal procedures MUST contain adequate safeguards
4.3.8.8 The Role of the Faculty and Its Committees.
4.3.8.9.2 The institution SHOULD have policies to protect faculty members
4.3.8.10 Criteria and Procedures for Evaluation
4.3.8.10.1 An institution MUST conduct periodic evaluations of the performance
4.3.8.10.2 The evaluation MUST include a statement of the criteria
4.3.8.10.3 The criteria MUST be consistent with the purpose and goals.
4.3.8.10.4 The institution MUST demonstrate that it uses the results of this evaluation
4.3.9 Consortial Relationships and Contractual Agreements
4.3.9.1.2 All consortia and contracts MUST be evaluated regularly.
4.3.9.1 Consortial Relationships
4.3.9.1.2 A member institution seeking to participate in a consortium degree
4.3.9.1.2.1 The member institution MUST maintain the quality of all courses/programs
4.3.9.1.2.2 Educational courses/programs offered through a consortial relationship
4.3.9.2 Contractual
Agreements
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