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SACS Timeline

2003 - 2004

Fall 03

Sept. 1 All units provide documentation of “closing the loop.” Units revise assessment plans for 03-04.
Oct. 15 Compliance Committee preliminary audits due.
Nov. 1 Revised assessment plans due. Review by UOAC begins.
Nov. 15 QEP Steering Committee begins work on development of QEP.
Dec. 15 Compliance Committee final reports due.

 

Spring 04

Feb. 1 Final assessment plans for 03-04 due. Data collection occurs as indicated in the assessment plan.
May. 15 First draft of QEP completed and submitted for input/reactions by appropriate individuals and groups.
*Aug. 15 Compliance Certification due

 

2004-2005

Fall 04

Sept. 1 All units provide documentation of “closing the loop.” Units revise assessment plans for 04-05.
Oct. 1 Final draft of QEP is completed for submission to appropriate individuals and groups
Nov. 1 Revised assessment plans due. Review by UOAC begins.
*Nov. (2nd week) Off-site Peer Review

 

Spring 05

Jan. 15 Quality Enhancement Plan submitted to SACS COC
Feb. 1 Final assessment plans for 04-05 due. Data collection occurs as indicated in the assessment plan.
*Mar. 14 - Apr. 29 On-site Peer Review

 

2005 -2006

Fall 05

Sept. 1 All units provide documentation of “closing the loop.” Units revise assessment plans for 05-06.
Nov. 1 Revised assessment plans due. Review by UOAC begins.
*Dec.(1st week) Review by Commission on Colleges; SACS re-accredits WKU at annual meeting.

 

   


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