Compliance Audit Reports - SACS Accreditation Review Project - Orangeburg

SACS Accreditation Review Project

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Orangeburg, South Carolina 29118
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Compliance Reports

Compliance Audit Sections
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1	Statement of Integrity and Commitment
2	Core Requirements
3	Comprehensive Standards
	Mission, Governance, and Institutional Effectiveness
	Programs
	Resources
4	Federal Requirements

1. Statement of Integrity and Commitment

2. Core Requirements

2.1	Degree-Granting Authority	Compliance
2.2	Governing Board	Compliance
2.3	Chief Executive Officer	Compliance
2.4	Statement of Mission	Compliance
2.5	Institutional Effectiveness	Compliance
2.6	Institution in Continuous Operation	Compliance
2.7	General Degree Program Requirements	Compliance
2.7.1	Program Length	Compliance
2.7.2	Program Content	Compliance
2.7.3	General Education	Compliance
2.7.4	Contractual Agreements for Instruction	Compliance
2.8	Numbers of Faculty	Compliance
2.9	Library, Other Learning and Information Resources	Compliance
2.10	Student Support Programs and Service	Compliance
2.11	Financial Stability and Resources	Compliance
2.12	Quality Enhancement Plan	Not Applicable

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3. Comprehensive Standards

Institutional Mission, Governance, and Institutional Effectiveness

3.1	Institutional Mission
3.1.1	Comprehensive Statement of Mission	Compliance
3.2	Governance and Administration
3.2.1	Selection of Chief Executive Officer	Compliance
3.2.2	Legal Authority and Operating Control	Compliance
3.2.2.1	Institution's Mission	Compliance
3.2.2.2	Fiscal Stability of the Institution	Compliance
3.2.2.3	Institutional Policy	Compliance
3.2.2.4	Related Foundations	Compliance
3.2.3	Governing Board, Conflict of Interest	Compliance
3.2.4	Governing Board, Undue Influence	Compliance
3.2.5	Governing Board, Dismissal	Compliance
3.2.6	Governing Board, Distinction of Duties	Compliance
3.2.7	Institution, Organizational Structure	Compliance
3.2.8	Institution, Qualified Administration	Compliance
3.2.9	Institution, Appointment, and Employment	Compliance
3.2.10	Institution, Evaluation of Administration	Compliance
3.2.11	Chief Executive Officer, Intercollegiate Athletics	Not Applicable
3.2.12	Chief Executive Officer, Fund-Raising	Compliance
3.2.13	Institution-Related Foundation	Compliance
3.2.14	Institutional Ownership of Materials	Compliance
3.3	Institutional Effectiveness
3.3.1	Outcomes Assessment, Analyses for Improvement	Compliance

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Educational Programs

3.4	Standards for all Educational Programs
3.4.1	Approved by Faculty, Learning Outcomes	Compliance
3.4.2	Continuing Education, Outreach, and Service Programs	Compliance
3.4.3	Admissions Policies	Compliance
3.4.4	Policies for Evaluating/Accepting Academic Credit	Compliance
3.4.5	Dissemination of Academic Policies	Compliance
3.4.6	Practices for Awarding Academic Credit	Compliance
3.4.7	Consortial and Contractual Educational Programs	Compliance
3.4.8	Awarding of Academic Credit for Non-Credit Work	Compliance
3.4.9	Academic Support Services	Compliance
3.4.10	General and Major Program Requirements	Compliance
3.4.11	Security of Student Academic Records	Compliance
3.4.12	Faculty Responsibility for Quality and Oversight	Compliance
3.4.13	Curriculum Development, Program Coordinators	Compliance
3.4.14	Use of Technology to Enhance Student Learning	Compliance
3.5	Undergraduate Programs
3.5.1	General Education and Program Requirements	Compliance
3.5.2	Degree Credit Earned at Institution	Compliance
3.6	Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Professional Programs
3.6.1	Progressively Advanced Academic Content	Not Applicable
3.6.2	Independent Learning	Not Applicable
3.6.3	Degree Credits Earned at Institution	Not Applicable
3.7	Faculty
3.7.1	Qualifications of Faculty	Compliance
3.7.2	Evaluation	Compliance
3.7.3	Professional Development	Compliance
3.7.4	Academic Freedom	Compliance
3.7.5	Published Policies on Responsibility and Authority	Compliance
3.8	Library and Other Learning Resources
3.8.1	Facilities and Instructional Support Services	Compliance
3.8.2	Access to Instruction in Use	Compliance
3.8.3	Qualified Staff	Compliance
3.9	Student Affairs and Services
3.9.1	Student Rights and Responsibilities	Compliance
3.9.2	Security of Student Affairs Records	Compliance
3.9.3	Qualified Student Affairs Personnel	Compliance

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Resources

3.10	Financial and Physical Resources	Compliance
3.10.1	Financial Stability	Compliance
3.10.2	Financial Statements and Related Documents	Compliance
3.10.3	Audits of Funds for Financial Aid	Compliance
3.10.4	Financial Control over Financial and Physical Resources	Compliance
3.10.5	Financial Control, Sponsored Programs, Research	Compliance
3.10.6	Healthful and Safe Environment	Compliance
3.10.7	Physical Facilities	Compliance

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4. Federal Requirements

4.1	Evaluation of Student Achievement	Compliance
4.2	Appropriate Curriculum	Compliance
4.3	Availability of Calendars and Policies	Compliance
4.4	Program Length Appropriate to Degrees	Compliance
4.5	Procedures for Written Student Complaints	Compliance
4.6	Accurate Recruitment Materials	Compliance
4.7	Publication of Primary Accreditor and Contact Information	Compliance
4.8	Title IV Compliance	Compliance

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