SACS 2013 14 Introduction and Overview SACS Coordinators

SACS 2013 -14: Introduction and Overview SACS Coordinators Meeting September 21, 2011 Timothy S. Brophy, Director of Institutional Assessment Cheryl Gater, Director of SACS

9 -21 -11 Agenda n n n Introduction to SACS 2013 -14 • Meeting schedule/agendas published on the Fora site • Listserv established • Coordinator responsibilities SACS Compliance Components Discuss 2010 -2011 Data Request Academic assessment plans and student learning outcomes Upcoming Meeting Topics • Compliance Assist! • Due Dates for Compliance Components and Academic Assessment Plans • Next meeting: October 5, 10 am, 282 Reitz Union

Important Dates September 2013 10 bm S S C A u s rt o p e R Spring 2014 d e t it Ca m pu sv isi t

Historical Context THEN: 2003 Self Study Volume 1: Six required sections Volume 2: International Focus report THE TRANSITION: 2003 -present NOW: Data–driven Continuous Improvement Evolving Standards and Expectations Compliance Paradigm shift Quality Enhancement Student Learning

Assumptions Interest in continuous enhancement of the university environment Student learning is a top priority All data are friendly

Guiding Principles Campus culture Broad stakeholder representation throughout the process Longitudinal processes and systems that serve ongoing university assessment and accreditation data needs Communication

Scope of SACS-COC 12 Core Requirements 35 subcomponents 14 Comprehensive Standards 73 subcomponents 7 Federal Requirements

What SACS Expects At least three years of data on student achievement of the SLOs Evidence and documentation of compliance with all requirements and standards Documented evidence that the “enhancement cycle” is complete

Support for the SACS Reaffirmation Director of Institutional Assessment Director of SACS Quality Enhancement Plan Chair Resources Workshops, Consultations

Looking Forward 2011 -12 • Steering Committee formation • SACS Coordinators meetings - biweekly • Review SLOs for recency, relevance, and rigor • Review and update Academic Assessment Plans • Support and facilitation of information requests 2012 -13 • Random program information checks • Continued support and facilitation of information requests

What We Promise Relevant Communication Deadlines published well in advance Support You Are Not Alone