FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Contact: Robert Preston, Jr.,
912.260.4276
robert.preston@sgc.edu
SGC earns 10-year re-accreditation from SACS
On Thursday, June 25, South Georgia College received
notification from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Commission on Colleges that SGC has been reaccredited for 10 years.
In addition, SGC was removed from Warning and is now on a routine
accreditation cycle. The next paperwork SGC must submit is the routine
five-year report. “This is a significant accomplishment and the entire SGC
team worked very diligently to ensure this outcome. This is a testament to
the hard work and dedication of the faculty and staff of this institution,”
said SGC President Dr. Virginia Carson.
On July 11, 2008, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Commission on Colleges placed South Georgia College on a sanction and
requested SGC submit a report addressing three specific principles of
accreditation. The three recommendations were in the areas of a Quality
Enhancement Plan, institutional effectiveness, and college-level
competencies.
Despite the sanction, South Georgia College remained accredited by the
Commission on Colleges. SGC immediately implemented an in-depth and intense
long-range plan to address these areas of concern and earn reaffirmation of
its accreditation through SACS.
After completing those steps, South Georgia College submitted a
comprehensive response to all three recommendations on April 14. The
response included data for the previous two years that documented
assessment, improvements in the assessment process, and use of assessment
results to improve student learning.
“Today’s news validates our work and proves that South Georgia College
continues to progress in all areas of higher education. I cannot say enough
about the persistence of our faculty and staff in addressing this issue.
They have worked tirelessly for almost a year, and are to be commended for
the time and effort they devoted to resolving this matter,” said Dr. Carl
McDonald, Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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About South Georgia College
South Georgia College (www.sgc.edu)
was founded in 1906 and is a two-year institution in the University System
of Georgia. Located in Douglas, Ga., the college's environment gives
students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close
collaboration with faculty.
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