The INSIDER - VOLUME 18 SPRING/SUMMER 2022

SACSCOC APPROVAL FOR CONTINUED AFFIRMATION

With the successful completion of the Fifth Year Interim Report, Texas College is pleased to announce that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has granted approval for continued affirmation. This action signifies that the Texas College maintains its accreditation status through the year 2026. ACCREDITATION STATUS: Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Texas College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033 - 4097, by calling (404) 679 4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

TEA AWARDS CONTINUED ACCREDITATION

Prior to the opening of the Spring 2022 semester, the Texas College Educator Preparation Program (EPP) within the Division of Education received official notification of continued accreditation from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). TEA serves as the state agency that oversees both primary and secondary public education within the state of Texas, as well as Educator Preparation Programs at colleges and universities. The status of “accredited” was granted following a rigorous program review of Texas College’s Division of Education. The Division met several standards, including program impact, candidate quality, proficiency in content and pedagogical knowledge, recruitment, and selectivity. The accreditation remains in effect until the next five - year review.

This achievement provides Texas College faculty members with the specialized framework that accelerates educator preparation programs to continually self - assess and conduct evidence - based analysis of their programs and their efficacy. Reaching this evidence - based capstone, rooted in continuous improvement, will ensure that Texas College will produce successful educators.

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