Welcome to the University of West Alabama’s webpage for reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This website provides links to resources that will guide UWA’s reaffirmation process.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
The University of West Alabama is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of West Alabama 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 at www.sacscoc.org.
From the SACSCOC website:
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in the Southern states. The Commission’s mission is the enhancement of educational quality throughout the region, and it strives to improve the effectiveness of institutions by ensuring that they meet standards established by the higher education community that address the needs of society and students. It serves as the common denominator of shared values and practices among the diverse institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Latin America and other international sites approved by the Commission on Colleges that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees. The Commission also accepts applications from other international institutions of higher education.
Accreditation by the Commission on Colleges signifies that the institution (1) has a mission appropriate to higher education, (2) has resources, programs, and services sufficient to accomplish and sustain that mission, and (3) maintains clearly specified educational objectives that are consistent with its mission and appropriate to the degrees it offers, and that indicate whether it is successful in achieving its stated objectives.
Pro-Certified QEP
The University of West Alabama’s Pro-Certified QEP aims to combine selected networking, skills, and resources to satisfy the unique needs of UWA students during their last year of undergraduate degree completion. Our goal is to build and promote self-efficacy, workplace preparation, networking connections and essential skills for the future.
Learn More About Pro-Certified QEP
Contacts:
Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Director
SACSCOC Liaison
Ms. Bliss Adkison
(205) 652-3547
Provost
Have questions, concerns or comments about the UWA SACSCOC Reaffirmation Process? Email the SACSCOC Team.