LAW or LORE
with Dr. Stephen L. Pruitt
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If you’ve ever served on a peer review committee, called our Atlanta office with a nuanced question, or sat across
Don’t tell SACSCOC about what we’re thinking … we might get in trouble
Every so often, whether I’m visiting campuses, speaking at a convening, or meeting with leadership teams, I hear a familiar
Grades as Assessment Evidence — Meaningful vs. Merely Available – 2/9/2026
The LoreIf course grades exist, they can automatically be used as assessment evidence. After all, grades are already collected, institution-wide,
Can Course Grades Be Used as Assessment Evidence?
As we continue conversations across our membership about student learning and institutional effectiveness, one question comes up with remarkable consistency,
Institutional Governance and SACSCOC Oversight -1/26/2026
As we advance the commitments in my 100-Day Plan, another question continues to emerge from presidents, chancellors, system leaders, and
Does SACSCOC Accreditation Stifle Creativity and Innovation?
As you have heard, at least I hope you have, SACSCOC is going through a lot of change. We have
The Quality Enhancement Plan, Hold Harmless, and Institutional Trust
As we move forward with the commitments outlined in my 100-Day Plan, one issue continues to surface in conversations with
Credit for Prior Learning and Continuing Education
Greetings all and I trust you all had a wonderful holiday season with some well earned time off. As we
Competency-Based Education (CBE)
Competency-Based Education (CBE) is gaining momentum across colleges and universities seeking ways to recognize learning that is demonstrated, not merely
The Approval Imperative—When Waiting Isn’t Optional
In our last installment, The Waiting Game, we tackled a common misunderstanding about substantive change notifications, the notion that institutions
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