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       b. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) - one of six private,
           nonprofit, voluntary regional accrediting associations

II. SACS - Commission on Colleges (COC)
    1. Regional accrediting body for Southern U.S. (including Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
       Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and
       Virginia) and in Latin America
   2. U.S. Secretary of Education recognizes accreditation by the COC in establishing
       eligibility of higher education institutions to participate in programs authorized under
       Title IV of the 1992 Higher Education Amendments and other federal programs
   3. 77-member Commission elected from the SACS College of Delegate Assembly
       consisting of one voting representative for each of approximately 800 member
       institutions in the region

III. Reaffirmation of Accreditation Requirements
    1. Successful Completion of University Self-Study
    2. Demonstrated Compliance with the Criteria for Accreditation
       a. Principles and Philosophy of Accreditation
       b. Institutional Purpose
       c. Institutional Effectiveness
       d. Educational Programs
       e. Educational Support Services
       f. Administrative Processes

       Mr. Miles asked Professor Schach to stop her presentation because of the loudness of the
student protestors. He asked the students for their attention. He said the Board is sympathetic to
their cause; however, they had a meeting to run. He asked that they honor the speaker and let her
give her presentation. He said there was an orderly process to go through to be on the agenda. If
the students want to be on the agenda, the Board will give them time on the agenda to make their
case, but they must go through the process.

      Professor Schach continued with her presentation.

   3. Demonstrated Compliance with the Conditions of Eligibility

IV. The University Self-Study
   1. Periodic and On-going - Continual with external review every 10 years
   2. Comprehensive -
      a. Assesses all aspects of institution's purpose, programs, and services
      b. Goes beyond a simple compliance audit of the minimum requirements in the SACS
         Criteria
   3. Broadly Participatory - Faculty, Administrative Officers, Staff, Students, Trustees,
      Alumni
   4. Analytical - Analyzes and assesses all aspects of operations, identifying strengths and
      challenges
   5. Examines Planning and Evaluation Processes - Evaluates effectiveness
   6. Identifies Significant Issues - Related to the institution's future development
   7. Presents Recommendations - Meets identified challenges/enhances strengths