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6.1.1.Organization and Administration
6.1.2 Institutional Advancement
6.2.1. Strategic Plan 1995 – 2000
6.2.1.1 Organization and Administration
Goal 27: Enhance public and government relations efforts.
6.2.2 Strategic Plan: 1999-2000
6.2.2.1 Organization and Administration
6.2.2.2 Institutional Advancement
6.3 Assessment of the Compliance of Administrative Processes with SACS Criteria
6.3.1 Organization and Administration
6.3.1.1 The administration of an institution of higher education
6.3.1.1 Descriptive Titles and Term
6.3.1.1.1 The name of an institution, the titles of chief administrators,
6.3.1.2.1 Although titles and functions vary, the governing board
6.3.1.2.2 A military institution authorized and operated by the federal government
6.3.1.2.3 Except under clearly defined circumstances, board action
6.3.1.2.4 The duties and responsibilities of the governing board
6.3.1.2.5 This document MUST also specify the following: the number of members,
6.3.1.2.6 There MUST be appropriate continuity in the board membership,
6.3.1.2.7 A board member MAY BE dismissed ONLY for cause
6.3.1.2.8 The responsibilities of the governing board
6.3.1.2.9 In addition, the governing board MUST have in place proper procedures
6.3.1.2.10 The board MUST not be subject to undue pressure from political,
6.3.1.2.11 There MUST be a clear distinction, in writing and in practice.
6.3.1.2.12 General institutional policies SHOULD originate within the board
6.3.1.3.1 Whenever large advisory committees are used by institutions,
6.3.1.4.1 The institution MUST publish official documents
6.3.1.5 Administrative Organization
6.3.1.5.1 The administrative organization MUST reflect the purpose.
6.3.1.5.2 Administrative responsibility and authority for all educational offerings
6.3.1.5.3 The duties of the chief executive officer, and of other administrative officials
6.3.1.5.4 Administrative officers MUST possess credentials, experience
6.3.1.5.5 The effectiveness of all administrators including the chief executive
6.3.2 Institutional Advancement
6.3.2.1 If there is an advancement program, it MUST be directly related
6.3.2.1.1 The relationship between the institution and its alumni
6.3.2.2.1 All fund raising MUST be related to the purpose of the institution.
6.3.3.1 Because the financial resources of an institution influence.
6.3.3.2. Organization for the Administration of Financial Resources.
6.3.3.2.1 All business and financial functions of the institution.
6.3.3.2.1 The organization of the business office MUST be consistent
6.3.3.2.2 The chief executive officer MUST report regularly to the governing board
6.3.3.3.1 An institution MUST prepare an appropriately detailed annual budget.
6.3.3.3.2 Its preparation and execution MUST be preceded by sound educational planning
6.3.3.3.3 It follows that the instructional budget
6.3.3.3.4 Procedures for budget planning MUST be evaluated regularly.
6.3.3.4.3 Budgetary control IS an administrative function
6.3.3.5 The Relation of an Institution to External Budgetary Control
6.3.3.5.1 No outside or superimposed agency SHOULD exercise specific and detailed control
6.3.3.5.2 Enforcement of budgetary law is imperative;
6.3.3.6.1 An institution MUST adopt an accounting system that follows generally accepted
6.3.3.6.2 Institutions exempted from use of the required accounting system
MUST arrange to provide comparable information.
6.3.3.6.3 All proprietary institutions MUST provide revenue/expenditure reports
6.3.3.6.5 An annual fiscal year audit MUST be made by independent certified public accountants,
6.3.3.6.6 If an institution is subject to Statement of Financial Accounting Standard
6.3.3.6.7 The auditors MUST not be directly connected with the institution
either personally or professionally.
6.3.3.6.8 A for-profit institution and its corporate parent, if any, MUST add to their audit report
6.3.3.6.9 An effective program of internal auditing and financial control MUST be maintained
6.3.3.7 Purchasing and Inventory Control
6.3.3.7.1 An institution MUST maintain proper control over purchasing
6.3.3.7.2 The administration and governing board SHOULD protect
6.3.3.8.1 The institution MUST adhere to a published policy and procedure
6.3.3.8.2 The policy and procedure MUST be in keeping with generally accepted refund practices
6.3.3.9.1 There MUST be a suitable organization and adequate procedures
for the management of all funds belonging to the institution.
6.3.3.9.2 The cashiering function should be centralized in the business office,
6.3.3.9.3 All persons handling institutions funds MUST be adequately bonded.
6.3.3.10 Investment Management
6.3.3.10.1 The institution MUST have a written statement of its investment policies
6.3.3.10.2 Members of the governing board SHOULD be aware of their fiduciary responsibility
6.3.3.10.3 They SHOULD avoid involvement in conflict of interest situations.
6.3.11.2 Adequate replacement protection for all physical facilities.
6.3.3.12.1 The institution MAY operate, or have contracted for operation,
6.3.4.1 Physical resources, including buildings and equipment both on and off campus,
6.3.4.1.1 Space allocated to any institutional function MUST be adequate
6.3.4.2 Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Maintenance
6.3.4.2.1 An institution MUST have a plan for the upkeep of its property.
6.3.4.3.1 The institution MUST take reasonable steps to provide a helpful, safe
and secure environment for all members of the campus community.
6.3.4.3.2 Administrative responsibility for environmental health
and safety programs MUST be assigned.
6.3.4.3.2 A comprehensive safety plan MUST be developed, implemented,
6.3.4.4 Facilities Master Plan
6.3.4.4.1 The institution MUST maintain a current written physical facilities master plan
6.3.5 Externally Funded Grants and Contracts
6.3.5.1 Externally funded grants and contracts
6.3.5.2 The institution's policy on such grants and contracts MUST provide.
6.3.5.3 The researcher's freedom to investigate and report results
6.3.5.4 The institution MUST establish a clear policy concerning a faculty member's
6.3.5.5 It MUST ensure that this policy is published
6.3.5.7 Continuity of support for general institutional activities
6.3.5.8 Grants MUST be awarded and contracts
6.3.5.9 It IS ALSO IMPORTANT that an institution not become dependent
6.3.5.10 These activities, when operated by or for the institution MUST be documented
6.3.5 Related Corporate Entities
6.3.5.1 Institutions are often associated with related separately incorporated units,
6.3.5.1 This document MUST include the following (1) a description of the separately-incorporated
6.3.5.2 If such entities are reliant upon the institution for fulfillment of their purposes,
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