2021-22 Events
2022 May Symposium
May 9, 2022, 9:00-4:00
Responding to Challenging Standards
SACSCOC Vice President, Geoffrey Klein
How to Prepare for the On-Site Visit
How to Write a Clear and Concise Narrative
2021 Summer Forum: Substantive Change Policy with Dr. Kevin Sightler, SACSCOC Director of Substantive Change and Dr. Robin Zuniga, SACSCOC Coordinator of Substantive Change
August 5, 2021 at 11:00 am
Agenda:
This event was recorded and is available, along with the presentation slides, on the SACSCOC Substantive Changes webpage. On the SACSCOC Substantive Changes page, scroll down to On-demand webinars:
Substantive Change Policy: Selected Topics [MP4] and handout [PDF]. This webinar covers an overview of the revised policy (2020, as amended) and the previous policy, a general review of procedures, new programs, and prospectus development. (Recording courtesy Virginia Regional Accreditation Symposium and James Madison University; August 5, 2021)
VRAS Listserv
To join the VRAS email listserv, visit https://lists.virginia.edu/sympa/info/vras
Mission
VRAS, an active, purposeful network of higher education colleagues in Virginia, advances open discussion and dissemination of knowledge to support institutions’ achieving and sustaining SACSCOC accreditation.
Vision
VRAS serves the higher education community in Virginia by facilitating inter-institutional relationships and providing accurate information and reliable interpretation of SACSCOC policy.
Purpose
The purposes of the VRAS are to:
- Build relationships among faculty and staff responsible for compliance with SACSCOC policies and principles.
- Provide resources for faculty and staff that deal with the intersection of state recognition and regional accreditation.
- Serve as a forum for discussion about salient accreditation-related issues and how they affect Virginia institutions.
- Share accreditation-related knowledge and experiences among Virginia institutions that may serve as an example or guidance to colleagues.
- Welcome, engage, and mentor new members from within our own and other accredited institutions within the Commonwealth to share knowledge and ensure the future growth of the VRAS.
Past Symposia
VRAS Planning Committee
Linda Birtley (Union Presbyterian Seminary), Susan Bosworth (William & Mary), Andrew Carrington (Norfolk State University), Cindy Chiarello (James Madison University), Rachel Gable (Virginia Commonwealth University), Skip Kastroll (Liberty University), Geoffrey Klein (Christopher Newport University), Craig Lawhorne (Southern Virginia University), Ryan Murnane (Regent University), Lois Myers (University of Virginia), Tisha Paredes (Old Dominion University), Matthew J. Smith (George Mason University), Kathy Walker (Randolph Macon College)
VRAS Contact - Cindy Chiarello