SACS 101
The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS COC):
- is a regional accrediting body.
- is comprised of institutions in 11 states and some international institutions.
- is for institutions that award associate, baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degrees.
- awards accreditation for the campus as a whole.
- accreditation is required for all discipline-specific accreditations.
- accreditation is required for federally funded grants and student aid.
- accredits UMMC as a Level VI campus (> 4 doctorate programs).
SACS COC process - "The Right Thing to Do"
The SACS principles align with established business practices for improving organizations.
The documentation that SACS requires is needed to provide a consistent framework for institutional operations. The two main documents required for SACS COC accreditation are 1) compliance certificate; and 2) Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).