ACCREDITATION COMPLIANCE POLICY Update Delete

If an individual claims that the institution is not in compliance with the accreditation criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the complaint should be submitted in writing to either the president or the vice president for Academic Administration and include the following:

1. State the complaint describing the evidence clearly.
2. Identify the time frame for the events that suggest lack of compliance.
3. Identify the accreditation criteria in which there is an alleged significant lack of
   compliance.
4. Sign the complaint.

The officer will respond within 30 days. If the complainant is not satisfied with the response, the complaint

may be submitted to SACS.