Transcript SACS UPDATE - Guilford Technical Community College

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SACSCOC
REAFFIRMATION
FALL 2014
OBJECTIVES:
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1. List key facts related to the SACSCOC
reaffirmation process.
2. Verbalize understanding of SACSCOC
Principles focusing on those specific to job
responsibility.
3. Describe the Quality Enhancement Plan
(QEP) for the College.
4. Identify actions to prepare for the
September 30 - October 2, 2014
SACSCOC site visit.
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What do you need to
know about
and accreditation?
What is SACSCOC?
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Southern Association
of
Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges
Benefits of Accreditation
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1. Students are eligible for federal financial aid.
2. Degrees, diplomas, and certificates are
generally viewed more favorably for
employment.
3. Courses transfer to institutions of higher
learning.
GTCC
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Mission
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Guilford Technical Community College provides
access to lifelong learning opportunities for
personal growth, workforce productivity, and
community service. It serves all segments of
Guilford County's diverse population, delivering
quality educational programs and services
through partnerships with business, community
groups, and other educational institutions.
GTCC FACTS
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 GTCC:
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founded in 1958
5 campus locations and
1 hospital location
 Accreditation:
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accredited in1969
last reaffirmation 2005
next reaffirmation 2015
GTCC FACTS
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 Student body (2013-2014):
• 57% female & 43% male
• 50% full-time & 50% part-time
• approximately 40,000 total
students:
• ¾ continuing education
• ¼ curriculum
 Degrees, diplomas, certificates:
• 71 unique curriculum programs
• 3479 awards in 2013-2014
“SACS FACTS”
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SACSCOC - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges:
 Regional accrediting body recognized by the US
Department of Education
 Mission – “assure educational quality and improved
effectiveness of member institutions”
“SACS FACTS”
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 Organization of 11 states with a membership of over 800
colleges
 Governed by a Board of Trustees who represent the 11
states
 More information can be found at www.sacscoc.org
“SACS FACTS”
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 Reaffirmation of accreditation
occurs every 10 years
 Educational standards &
requirements are found in the
“Principles of Accreditation”:
 16 Core Requirements
 62 Comprehensive Standards
 11 Federal Requirements
“SACS FACTS”
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 College compliance and effectiveness in relation to the
standards is evaluated in several major areas:
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Mission and governance
Physical and financial resources
Educational programs
Faculty
Library resources
Student support services
Policy
“SACS FACTS”
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 Reaffirmation Process:
 Development of a QEP
(Quality Enhancement Plan) topic (2012)
 Internal review of College compliance with the “Principles
of Accreditation” (2013)
 Submission of Compliance Report (March 2014)
 Review of Compliance Report off-site by an 8 member peer
review team (May 2014)
“SACS FACTS”
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 Submission of Focused Report addressing the off-site review team
comments (August 2014)
 Submission of QEP (August 2014)
 Site Visit on September 30 - October 2, 2014 with 8 member peer
review team
 If we receive recommendations after site visit, we will submit a
follow-up report within five months.
 Summary review and decision by Board of Trustees in 2015
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What specific
SACSCOC standards
and/or requirements
are most important for your
position at the College?
GTCC Compliance
Report
http://www.gtcc.edu
Focused Report
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How can I
prepare for the
SACSCOC
site visit?
Site Visit
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Be here
Be flexible
Be positive
Be knowledgeable
Inform students
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Questions?
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