Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Substantive Change Compliance Policy (Policy 1.270)
| Authority: |
F.S. 1001.64 |
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| Date Adopted: |
08/2010, 04/2013 |
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| Date of Review: |
08/11, 01/13 |
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Policy:
- It is the policy of the College to maintain compliance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) policy Substantive Change for Accredited Institutions of the Commission on Colleges through appropriate and timely reporting on areas of substantive change.
- According to the SACS-COC Policy Statement, “Substantive Change is a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution. Under federal regulations, substantive changes includes
- Any change in the established mission or objectives of the institution
- Any change in legal status, form of control, or ownership of the institution
- The addition of courses or programs that represent a significant departure, either in content or method of delivery, from those that were offered when the institution was last evaluated
- The addition of courses or programs at a degree or credential level above that which is included in the institution’s current accreditation or reaffirmation
- A change from clock hours to credit hours
- A substantial increase in the number of clock or credit hours awarded for successful completion of a program
- The establishment of an additional location geographically apart from the main campus at which the institution offers at least 50 percent of an educational program
- The establishment of a branch campus.”
- It is the responsibility of the College to ensure all substantive changes are reported to the Commission on Colleges in a timely manner as required by the Commission’s Substantive Change policy.
- The President will notify the Commission of any Substantive Changes.
- The President shall cause a Procedure to be developed for the implementation of this Policy.
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