In addition to the links on the right, the following accreditation-related resources are provided for Ranger College faculty and staff.

Basics of SACSCOC Accreditation

SACSCOC 101

Substantive Change

Substantive Change Policy
Substantive Change Procedure
Substantive Change Submission Form
Substantive Change Training
SACSCOC Substantive Change Policy
Effective Use of Workforce Advisory Committees

Most Common Due Dates

New Program (with 50% or more new content)
Due Date: January 1
Starting Semester: Spring

New Program (with 50% or more new content)
Due Date: July 1
Starting Semester: Spring

New Program (with 25-49% new content)
Due Date: Prior to implementation

New Off-Campus Instructional Site (OCIS) with 50% or more SCH of program delivery
Due Date: March 15th for June Board meeting
Starting Semester: Fall

New Off-Campus Instructional Site (OCIS) with 50% or more SCH of program delivery
Due Date: September 1 for Dec Board meeting
Starting Semester: Spring

New Off-Campus Instructional Site (OCIS) with 25-49% SCH of program delivery (Notification Only)
Due Date: Prior to implementation