Athens State University - Comprehensive Standard 3.14.1

Compliance Certification Report

Comprehensive Standard 3.14.1

The institution publishes the name of its primary accreditor and its address and phone number in accordance with federal requirements. In such a publication or Web site, the institution should indicate that the Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard. The institution is expected to be accurate in reporting to the public its status with the Commission. In order to meet these requirements, the institution lists the name, address, and telephone number in its catalog or Web site using one of the following statements:

(Name of member institution) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award (name specific degree levels, such as associate, baccalaureate, masters, doctorate). Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of (name of member institution).

(Name of candidate institution) is a candidate for accreditation with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award (name specific degree levels, such as associate, baccalaureate, masters, doctorate). Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4501 for questions about the status of (name of member institution).

No statement may be made about the possible future accreditation status with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, nor may an institution use the logo or seal of the Southern Association in any of its publications or documents.

A member or candidate institution represents its accredited status accurately and publishes the name, address, and telephone number of the Commission in accordance with Commission requirements and federal policy.

Judgment of Compliance

Athens State University is in compliance with Comprehensive Standard 3.14.1

Rationale for Judgment of Compliance

Athens State University acknowledges its accreditation by the Commission on Colleges on the first page of the University’s catalog, in the Student Handbook, on the University web site, and in other official documents (Annual Report, Fact Book). The accreditation statement follows the language recommended by the Commission. The information is presented as follows:

Athens State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the baccalaureate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Athens State University.

Statements are not made about the possible future accreditation status with the Commission on Colleges, and the University does not use the SACS logo or seal in any University publications or documents.

Documentation

Document

1920-0610: ASU Annual Report-2009

1800-0900: Student Handbook and Planner

1800-0913: 2009-2010 ASU Catalog

2011-0263: ASU Accreditation (Website)

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