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with Dr. Stephen L. Pruitt
Negotiated Rulemaking — What It Is, and What It Is Not
Session 2 of the Accreditation, Innovation, and Modernization (AIM) Committee Negotiated Rulemaking is set to resume May 18-22, 2026. There
Is the Most Recent Audit Always Required for Compliance?
(Standards 13.1, 13.3, and 13.6) We often hear a version of this concern from institutions working through financial standards: that
Is Accreditation a One-Time Event?
We often hear a version of this belief in conversations with institutions: accreditation is something you prepare for, go through,
Who Decides When a Program or Site Closes?
We often hear a version of this concern in conversations with institutions: Can SACSCOC stop us from closing a program
Are We Racing to the Bottom?
We are in a moment where conversations about accreditation are becoming more public, more pointed, and in some cases, more
Every New Program Must Have a Full-Time Faculty Member
We continue to see institutions bringing forward thoughtful, innovative new programs designed to meet student needs and respond to workforce
Reduced Credit Hour Bachelor’s Degrees Aren’t New Programs – They Don’t Require Substantive Change Approval
We have put forward a great opportunity with providing a path forward for 90+ hour baccalaureate degrees. This innovation offers a
SACSCOC Only Shows Up When Something is Wrong
Every so often, in a cabinet meeting or hallway conversation about accreditation, someone will say something like, “We probably shouldn’t
The Multi-Tier Peer Review Process Is Just Bureaucracy
Ever wonder, “Why do we have to go through so many layers of review?” Or more bluntly, “This whole multi-tier peer
Accreditation Is About Counting Library Books
Every so often, usually in a strategic planning meeting or budget conversation, someone may say, “We need to make sure
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