How will UNA prepare for SACS Reaffirmation?
The University is required to prepare two major reports as it seeks reaffirmation. First, UNA will conduct a thorough self-evaluation to review its success in meeting each of the specified standards set forth by SACS in the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement. UNA will develop narratives and a body of supporting documentation to justify its own assessment related to SACS compliance. The resulting Compliance Certification Report will be submitted about fifteen months in advance (September 2011) of UNA’s anticipated reaffirmation decision (December 2012). This report will then be reviewed by an Off-Site Peer Review Committee (composed of individuals from other SACS institutions) during the fall of 2011. The Off-Site Committee will make a preliminary assessment concerning compliance and will share the resulting report with the On-Site Review Committee. Additionally, the University will prepare a Quality Enhancement Plan or QEP. According to SACS, the QEP is a
