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Understanding New SACS: Key Changes, QEP, and Institutional Self-Study Explained

The transition from Old SACS to New SACS brings significant changes in accreditation processes. This guide addresses common questions about accreditation requirements, including the 12 Core Requirements, 14 Comprehensive Standards, and 7 Federal Requirements essential for Compliance Certification. It also explores the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), which focuses on improving student learning outcomes over a five-year period. With insights on the Steering Committee's role in guiding topic selection and ensuring broad-based input, this resource is vital for institutions navigating the new landscape of accreditation.

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Understanding New SACS: Key Changes, QEP, and Institutional Self-Study Explained

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  1. The New SACS All the Questions You Wanted to Ask about Accreditation, and Even Some You Didn’t…

  2. Old SACS Institutional Self-Study 470 “MUST STATEMENTS” Self-Study looked to the past New SACS Compliance Certification 12 Core Requirement, 14 Comprehensive Standards, and 7 Federal Requirements Compliance Certification looks to past and present; QEP looks to the future If this is the New SACS, what was the Old SACS?

  3. What is a QEP? • Core Requirement 2.12 • 5 year plan to improve one aspect of student learning • Relates to mission statement • Measurable with actionable results • Feasible: financially and physically • Broad-based

  4. Purpose of QEP Steering Committee • To oversee the process of topic selection • Establish budget and timeline • Direct and support the subcommittees

  5. Topic Selection Process • Seek broad-based input • Collect submissions • Evaluate submissions • Research feasible topics • Present final topic choices to stakeholders • Call for vote • Select final topic

  6. Sub-Committees • Publicity and Public Relations • Proposal Collection Committee • Research Committee

  7. Develop Timeline • Submission due August 2011 • Two and one half years for complete process

  8. Next Meeting: • Budget!!!

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