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Electronic Documentation of the Extent of Compliance
Sections
1.Statement of Integrity and Commitment
2.Core Requirements
3.Comprehensive Standards
 
Institutional Mission, Governance, and Effectiveness
Programs
Resources
4.Federal Requirements
 
1. Statement of Integrity and Commitment
 
  Statement of Integrity and Commitment
 
2. Core Requirements
Requirement
Judgment of Compliance for All Principles
URL
2.1  Degree-granting authority
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.1.html
2.2  Governing Board
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.2.html
2.3  Chief Executive Officer
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.3.html
2.4  Institutional Mission
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.4.html
2.5  Institutional Effectiveness
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.5.html
2.6  Continuous Operation
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.6.html
2.7  The Institution
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  2.7.1  Program Length
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.7.1.html
  2.7.2  Program Content
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.7.2.html
  2.7.3  General Education
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.7.3.html
  2.7.4  Contractual Agreements for Instruction
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.7.4.html
2.8  Numbers of faculty
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.8.html
2.9  Learning Resources and Services
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.9.html
2.10  Student Support Service
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.10.html
2.11  Resources
Partial-Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.11.html
2.12  Quality Enhancement Plan
Not Applicable
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/coreRequirements/core2.12.html
 
3. Comprehensive Standards
Institutional Mission, Governance, and Effectiveness
3.1  Institutional Mission
   
  3.1.1  Comprehensive Statement of Mission
Partial-Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.1.1.html
3.2  Governance and Administration
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  3.2.1  Selection of Chief Executive Officer
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.1.html
  3.2.2  Legal Authority and Operating Controls
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.2.html
  3.2.3  Governing Board, Conflict of Interest
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.3.html
  3.2.4  Governing Board, Undue Influence
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.4.html
  3.2.5  Governing Board, Dismissal
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.5.html
  3.2.6  Governing Board, Distinction of Duties
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.6.html
  3.2.7  Institution, Organizational Structure
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.7.html
  3.2.8  Institution, Qualified Administration
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.8.html
  3.2.9  Institution, Appointment and Employment
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.9.html
  3.2.10  Institution, Evaluation of Administrators
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.10.html
  3.2.11  Chief Executive Officer, Intercollegiate
Athletics
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.11.html
  3.2.12  Chief Executive Officer, Fund-Raising
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.12.html
  3.2.13  Institution, Foundation
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.13.html
  3.2.14  Institution, Ownership of Materials
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.2.14.html
3.3  Institutional Effectiveness
   
  3.3.1  Outcomes Assessment, Analyses for Improvement
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.3.1.html
Programs
3.4  Educational Programs Standards for All
  Education Programs (Includes all on-
  campus, off-campus, distance learning
   programs and course work)
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  3.4.1  Approved by Faculty, Learning Outcomes
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.1.html
  3.4.2  Continuing Education & Outreach
Programs
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.2.html
  3.4.3  Admissions Policies
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.3.html
  3.4.4  Policies for Evaluating, Awarding and
Accepting Academic Credit
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.4.html
  3.4.5  Dissemination of Academic Policies
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.5.html
  3.4.6  Practices for Awarding Academic Credit
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.6.html
  3.4.7  Consortial and Contractual Educational
Programs
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.7.html
  3.4.8  Awarding of Academic Credit for non
-credit work
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.8.html
  3.4.9  Academic Support Services
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.9.html
  3.4.10  Defines and Publishes General and
Major Program Requirements
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.10.html
  3.4.11  Security of Student Academic Records
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.11.html
  3.4.12  Faculty Responsibility for Quality and
Oversight
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.12.html
  3.4.13  Curriculum Development, Program
Coordinators
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.13.html
  3.4.14  Use of Technology to Enhance Student Learning
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.4.14.html
3.5  Educational Programs: Undergraduate
  Programs
   
  3.5.1  Competencies Within General Education Core
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.5.1.html
  3.5.2  Degree Credit Earned at Institution
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.5.2.html
3.6  Educational Programs: Graduate and
  Post-Baccalaureate Professional
  Programs
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  3.6.1  Academic Contents Progressively
Advanced
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.6.1.html
  3.6.2  Independent Learning
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.6.2.html
  3.6.3  Degree Credits Earned at Institution
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.6.3.html
3.7Faculty
   
  3.7.1  Qualifications
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.7.1.html
  3.7.2  Evaluation
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.7.2.html
  3.7.3  Professional Development
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.7.3.html
  3.7.4  Academic Freedom
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.7.4.html
  3.7.5  Published Policies on Responsibility and
Authority
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.7.5.html
3.8Library and Other Learning Resources
   
  3.8.1  Facilities and Instructional Support Services
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.8.1.html
  3.8.2  Access to Instruction in Use
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.8.2.html
  3.8.3  Qualified Staff
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.8.3.html
3.9Student Affairs and Services
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  3.9.1  Student Rights and Responsibilities
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.9.1.html
  3.9.2  Security of Student Affairs Records
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.9.2.html
  3.9.3  Qualified Student Affairs Personnel
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.9.3.html
Resources
3.10Financial and Physical Resources
   
  3.10.1  Financial Stability
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.10.1.html
  3.10.2  Financial Statements and Related
Documents
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.10.2.html
  3.10.3  Audits Financial Aid
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.10.3.html
  3.10.4  Financial Control Over Financial and
Physical Resources
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.10.4.html
  3.10.5  Financial Control, Sponsored Programs,
Research
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.10.5.html
  3.10.6  Healthy, Safe and Secure Environment
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.10.6.html
  3.10.7  Physical Facilities
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/comprehensiveStandards/comp3.10.7.html
 
4. Federal Requirements
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4.1Evaluation of Student Achievement
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/federaRequirements/federal4.1.html
4.2Curriculum Appropriate
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/federaRequirements/federal4.2.html
4.3Availability of Calendars and Policies
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/federaRequirements/federal4.3.html
4.4Program Length Appropriate to Degrees
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/federaRequirements/federal4.4.html
4.5Procedures for Student Complaints
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/federaRequirements/federal4.5.html
4.6Recruitment
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/federaRequirements/federal4.6.html
4.7Accreditor Information
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/federaRequirements/federal4.7.html
4.8Title IV Compliance
Compliance
http://sacs.utpa.edu/sacs/federaRequirements/federal4.8.html
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