SACS : Introduction and Overview SACS Coordinators Meeting September 21, 2011 Timothy S. Brophy, Director of Institutional Assessment Cheryl Gater, Director of SACS
Agenda Introduction to SACS Meeting schedule/agendas published on the Fora site Listserv established Coordinator responsibilities SACS Compliance Components Discuss 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, 10am, 282 Reitz Union
September SACS Report submitted Spring 2014 Campus visit Important Dates
Historical Context
Assumptions
Guiding Principles
What SACS Expects At least three years of data on student achievement of the SLOs Documented evidence that the “enhancement cycle” is complete Evidence and documentation of compliance with all requirements and standards
Support for the SACS Reaffirmation Workshops, Consultations Resources Quality Enhancement Plan Chair Director of SACS Director of Institutional Assessment
Looking Forward 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 Random program information checks Continued support and facilitation of information requests
What We Promise Relevant Communication Deadlines published well in advance Support