Institutional Effectiveness
甜瓜视频app, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) embraces the use of planning and assessment at all levels, for each program and service, for each department and employee as well as institution-wide. Our ongoing cycle of improvement includes the frequent evaluation of our processes, programs, services and outcomes, including student learning outcomes. Analysis of assessment results leads to initiatives which promote and enhance student success and that address community needs.
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness, led by the Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, supports collaborative college-wide planning. It also guides the institutional effectiveness and data analysis process, disseminating the results to appropriate constituents. In conjunction with the Office of Institutional Reporting, it supports data collection and analysis as well as the compilation of information regarding SCF鈥檚 effectiveness. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness also provides coordination, guidance and support for the reaffirmation process in addressing the Principles of Accreditation promulgated by SCF鈥檚 accrediting agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The 甜瓜视频appOffice of Institutional Research, the Resource Development Department, Early College Programs, Institutional Reporting, and the 甜瓜视频appInstitutional Review Board all report to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
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If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:
Ryan C. Hale, Ph.D.
Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness
941-408-1405, haler@scf.edu
Accreditation
甜瓜视频app, Manatee-Sarasota is accredited by the to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of 甜瓜视频app, Manatee-Sarasota.
甜瓜视频appReceives SACS Reaffirmation Accreditation until 2025
June 11, 2015
甜瓜视频app, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) has received official notification from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) that the institution has received reaffirmation of accreditation for a full 10 years with no sanctions.
The full accreditation without sanctions is the highest rating that an educational institution can achieve from the regional accrediting body.
A team from SACS met with College employees in October and reviewed reams of documentation compiled by college staff during a rigorous, yearlong preparation.
鈥淎ccreditation is key to maintaining our credibility and position in the higher education arena of our region and state,鈥� said 甜瓜视频appPresident Dr. Carol Probstfeld. 鈥淭his is what distinguishes us as a state institution and ensures our students that their degree has value and recognition.鈥�
Accreditation by SACS also ensures easy transfer of students鈥� courses to other institutions, and makes 甜瓜视频appeligible for financial aid that is disbursed annually to SCF鈥檚 students