SACSCOC 2027 Reaffirmation

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is the recognized institutional accrediting body in the eleven U.S. Southern states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia) and in Latin America for those institutions of higher education that award associate, baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degrees.

Every 10 years, the college must reaffirm its accreditation with SACSCOC. The process begins approximately two years ahead of the reaffirmation deadline and includes extensive off-site and on-site reviews of the institution.

SACSCOC is now doing business as The Commission on Colleges and Universities. However, SACSCOC remains the accreditation name, and the accreditation process, status, and reaffirmation timeline remain unchanged.

Components of the SACSCOC Reaffirmation

Self-study – referred to as the Compliance Certification Report (CCR)

Off-site review of the Compliance Certification Report

Opportunity to respond to recommendations (Focused Report) from the off-site review

On-site review

Presentation of the QEP

Visits to off-campus instructional sites

Response to recommendations from on-site review (if required)

Other follow-up or monitoring reports (if required)

Reaffirmation decision by SACSCOC Board of Trustees

The college is currently in the process of preparing for its next 10-year reaffirmation in 2027.

Timeline

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Jan 2025 – Dec 2026

MMC Compliance Certification Report (Self-Study) and supporting evidence. Ongoing: Site-Visit preparation and logistics activities.

Sept 2026

MMC Compliance Certificate Report (CCR) & Institutional Summary Report (ISR) due 9/8/2026.

Nov 2026

SACSCOC Off-site reaffirmation review of CCR & ISR
Preliminary Report from Off-site available to MMC

Dec 2026

Off-site visit report reviewed with MMC CEO at SACSCOC Annual Meeting.
MMC Site Visit Information Outline due

Dec 2026 – Jan 2027

Prepare Focused Report. On-site logistics and Mock Site Visit preparation activities.

Jan 2027

Draft copy of Focused Report due to Dr. Jay Marr, for SACSCOC Advisory Visit
SACSCOC Advisory Visit
MMC Focused Report due to SACSCOC

March 2027

On-Site Reaffirmation Review (Site Visit)
SACSCOC Review of Onsite Visit Report
Draft Report from SACSCOC Committee available for MMC review

Oct – Dec 2027

SACSCOC Board of Trustees Review

Dec 2027

Accreditation Status Decision and Announcement

SACSCOC Steering Committee

Scope:

provide oversight and coordination of the compliance certification process;

provide verbal or written updates on assigned section(s) to Steering Committee at each meeting;

identify areas of concern relative to the Principles of Accreditation that should be addressed by the College;

engage the College community in the process and provide updates of progress regarding the assigned working group;

provide feedback, as requested, for the compliance report and for the QEP Impact Report;

ensure that the compliance certificate is completed on time; and

confirm the integrity of the process and the College’s responses.

Meeting Schedule:

March 2025

June 2025

July 2025

November 2025

May 2026

July 2026

October 2026

SACSCOC 2027 Reaffirmation