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SACS Reaffirmation of Accreditation

A Message from the President: Dr. Charles Steger

Over the course of the last three years, Virginia Tech has been engaged in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) Reaffirmation of Accreditation.

Accreditation by the Commission on Colleges shows that Virginia Tech has clearly defined objectives for student learning and has the programs, faculty, and resources to meet those objectives. The reaffirmation process will be an intense effort that will encourage all departments to renew their commitments to continuous assessment and improvement of their programs or services. The endeavor provides an opportunity for every program at the university to showcase the outstanding work they are doing in support of learning at Virginia Tech.

The reaffirmation of accreditation process has drastically changed since our last accreditation almost ten years ago. The university must now show compliance with 73 core, comprehensive and federal regulation statements. The process consists of two major parts; fulfillment of a compliance certificate to be submitted in September 2009 and a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to be submitted in January 2010. I know that many of you are engaged in this process and I have confidence that in addition to fully meeting the requirements of the reaffirmation of accreditation, this effort will enhance the quality of the learning environment at Virginia Tech.

The new accreditation standards are a positive change in that they encourage us to reflect upon the connections between our daily work and the strategic goals of the university. The reaffirmation criteria are predicated upon a commitment to integrity and quality enhancement throughout the university and we look forward to working together as we move forward on this important project.

This Web site serves to inform the university community and other constituents of Virginia Tech's progress toward reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC). You will find an overview of the reaffirmation process, the university's timeline for the reaffirmation process and QEP, important announcements, and other information which will keep you abreast of the process. If you have any questions about the reaffirmation process please do not hesitate to contact the SACS Accreditation Liaison Office headed by Lanny Cross.

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