1. Faculty Credentials and SACS Cary Sowell, Head Librarian Dr. Lynn Beaman, Professor Austin Community College

2. OVERVIEW I.Background II.Problems III.Solutions IV.Reactions of Faculty V.Where We Are Now

3. I. Background December 2000 – 1 st SACS Conference January 2001 – Kickoff March 2003 – 1 st Visit September 2003 – 2 nd Visit January 2004 – Warning March 2004 – Consultant Report September 2004 – 3 rd Visit

4. II. Problems Faculty Qualifications: 200 + faculty hired by exception 250 + additional faculty were not qualified under current guidelines Some faculty had drifted into teaching courses they were not qualified to teach

5. II. Problems Continued… Credential Documentation: Inadequate oversight of faculty qualifications related to SACS standards Unofficial and missing transcripts Missing support documentation e.g. current licenses/certifications, proof of work experience

6. III. Solutions Faculty Qualifications: Tighten rules for hire by exception Course comparisons Documented policies for troublesome departments Instructor of record Action plans

7. Rationale for Approval Related Degree Academic Credits (hours) in Discipline Documentation of other training in areas taught Licensure and/or Certification Honors and Awards Excellence in Teaching State or National Reputation Publications or Patents Other

8. III. Solutions Continued… Credential Documentation: Committee of five Human Resources and computer-based processes

9. IV. Faculty Reactions

11. V. Where We Are Now Faculty Developmental Education Qualifications Table Review Faculty Files

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13. Contact Information Cary Sowell cary@austincc.edu 512-223-4741 Lynn Beaman lbeaman@austincc.edu 512-223-3211

14. Qualified by Exception Non-teaching work experience, including length of service, complexity of work, and how closely the work corresponds with courses the faculty member is requesting to teach at ACC College degree closely related to teaching field Number of college credits in teaching field or closely related area Reputation, especially at a national level. This can be demonstrated by such activities as participation in theatrical or musical performances, productions, or exhibits, by holding patents, or by membership on national boards, committees, or panels

15. Qualified by Exception Special certifications or licenses Publications other than vanity presses Awards/honors/commendations Proof of how training was achieved Excellence in teaching, especially that which is long-standing