Reaffirmation of accreditation only comes once every ten years, so it is easy to not know what to expect. The presentation will offer a brief overview of the SACSCOC reaffirmation process as well as the fifth-year review process. This will be followed by a more detailed examination of accreditation standards relating to financial and physical resources. Emphasis will be placed on those areas that tend to cause the most problems for institutions, especially the timelines affecting audit materials.

After this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Explain the purposes of regional accreditation,
• Describe the steps in the reaffirmation process from the perspective of the institution undergoing reaffirmation,
• Describe the accrediting standards affecting financial and physical resources, and
• Find more information on the SACSCOC website.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate
Field of Study: Business Management and Organization
Prerequisites: Professional Experience
Advance Preparation: None