Substantive Change for Accreditation Purposes

Policy 107

Introduction

1.1 Member institutions are required to notify the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC or “Commission”) of changes in accordance with the Commission’s Substantive Change Policy and, when required, seek approval prior to the initiation of changes.

1.2 Member institutions are required to have a policy and procedures to ensure that all substantive changes are reported to the Commission in a timely fashion.

Scope

2.1 This policy applies to all programs and actions relevant to SACS accreditation of Appalachian State University.

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