SACS Accreditation

2.0 Core Requirements

2.1 Degree Granting Authority
2.2 Governing Board
2.3 Chief Executive Officer
2.4 Institutional Mission
2.5 Institutional Effectiveness
2.6 Continuous Operation
2.7.1 Program Length
2.7.2 Program Content
2.7.3 General Education
2.7.4 Course Work for Degrees
2.8 Faculty
2.9 Learning Resources and Services
2.10 Student Support Services
2.11.1 Financial Resources
2.11.2 Physical Resources

3.0 Comprehensive Standards

3.1.1 Institutional Mission
3.2.1 CEO Evaluation/Selection
3.2.2.1 Board - Institution's Mission
3.2.2.2 Board - Fiscal Stability of the Institution
3.2.2.3 Board - Institutional Policy
3.2.2.4 Board - Foundations
3.2.3 Board Conflict of interest
3.2.4 External Influence
3.2.5 Board Dismissal
3.2.6 Board/Administration Distinction
3.2.7 Organizational Structure
3.2.8 Qualified Administrative/Academic Officers
3.2.9 Faculty/Staff Appointment
3.2.10 Administrative Staff Evaluations
3.2.11 Control of Intercollegiate Athletics
3.2.12 Fund-raising Activities
3.2.13 Institution-related foundations
3.2.14 Intellectual Property Rights
3.3.1.1 Assessment of Educational Programs
3.3.1.2 Assessment of Administrative Support Services
3.3.1.3 Assessment of Educational Support Services
3.3.1.4 Assessment of Research
3.3.1.5 Assessment of Community Service
3.4.1 Academic Program Approval
3.4.2 Continuing Education/Service Programs
3.4.3 Admissions Policies
3.4.4 Acceptance of Academic Credits
3.4.5 Academic Policies
3.4.6 Practices for Awarding Credit
3.4.7 Consortial Relationships/Contractual Agreements
3.4.8 Noncredit to Credit
3.4.9 Academic Support Services
3.4.10 Responsibility for Curriculum
3.4.11 Academic Program Coordination
3.4.12 Technology Use
3.5.1 College-level Competencies
3.5.2 Institutional Credits for a Degree
3.5.3 Undergraduate Program Requirements
3.5.4 Terminal Degrees of Faculty
3.6.1 Post-baccalaureate Program Rigor
3.6.2 Graduate Curriculum
3.6.3 Institutional Credits for a Degree
3.6.4 Post-baccalaureate Program Requirements
3.7.1 Faculty Competence
3.7.2 Faculty Evaluation
3.7.3 Faculty Development
3.7.4 Academic Freedom
3.7.5 Faculty Role in Governance
3.8.1 Learning/Information Resources
3.8.2 Instruction of Library Use
3.8.3 Qualified Staff
3.9.1 Student Rights
3.9.2 Student Records
3.9.3 Qualified Staff
3.10.1 Financial Stability
3.10.2 Submission of Financial Statements
3.10.3 Financial Aid Audits
3.10.4 Control of Finances
3.10.5 Control of Sponsored Research/External Funds
3.11.1 Control of Physical Resources
3.11.2 Institutional Environment
3.11.3 Physical Facilities
3.12.1 Substantive Changes

3.14.1 Publication of Accreditation Status

4.0 Federal Requirements

4.1 Student Achievement
4.2 Program Curriculum
4.3 Publication of Policies
4.4 Program Length
4.5 Student Complaints
4.6 Recruitment Materials
4.7 Title IV Program Responsibilities

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SACS Accreditation

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.

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