Berea College

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Berea College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of (name of member institution) 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 (www.sacscoc.org).

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<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="https://sacscoc.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges</a> (SACSCOC) is one of <a href="https://www.chea.org/regional-accrediting-organizations-accreditor-type#:~:text=The%20United%20States%20is%20divided,programs%20or%20schools%20within%20institutions." target="_blank" rel="noopener">seven regional accrediting bodies</a> for degree-granting institutions of higher education serving six regions of the United States. Its membership consists of over 700 member institutions that include both public and private schools of all degree-granting types including community and technical colleges, four-year colleges, and land grant universities.</p>
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About SACSCOC

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<h3>Student Rights &amp; Responsibilities</h3>
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 	<li>Student Rights &amp; Responsibilities (SACSCOC 12.3)</li>
 	<li><a href="https://iq1.smartcatalogiq.com/catalogs/berea-college/current/student-handbook/student-rights-and-responsibilities/complaints-from-students" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Student Complaints (SACSCOC Standard 12.4)</a></li>
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<h3>Admissions</h3>
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 	<li>Admissions Policies (SACSCOC Standard 10.5)</li>
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<h3>Academic Governance</h3>
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 	<li>Faculty Authority (SACSCOC Standard 10.4)</li>
 	<li>Awarding of Academic Credit (SACSCOC Standard 10.4)</li>
 	<li>Responsibility for Curriculum (SACSCOC Standard 10.4)</li>
 	<li>Protections of Student Privacy (SACSCOC Standard 10.6)</li>
 	<li>Awarding of Academic Credit - Amount &amp; Level (SACSCOC Standard 10.7)</li>
 	<li>Evaluating, Awarding, &amp; Accepting Outside Credit (SACSCOC Standard 10.8)</li>
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SACSCOC-Related Institutional Policies & Practices

Below are links to a few selected resources published by SACSCOC that can help better explain the accreditation process and expectations.
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 	<li><span style="caret-color: #0000ff; color: #000000;"><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Resource-Manual-for-the-POA-Rev-2022.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resource Manual for the POA (Rev 2022)</a> (contains all core requirements and standards an institution must demonstrate to be accredited)</span>
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 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2022-POA-Resource-Manual-CR-7.1-Institutional-Planning.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 POA Resource Manual - CR 7.1 (Institutional Planning)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2022-POA-Resource-Manual-Std-7.3-Administrative-Effectiveness.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 POA Resource Manual - Std 7.3 (Administrative Effectiveness)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2022-POA-Resource-Manual-Std-8.2-Preamble.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 POA Resource Manual - Std 8.2 (Preamble)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2022-POA-Resource-Manual-Std-8.2.a-Educational-Programs.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 POA Resource Manual - Std 8.2.a (Educational Programs)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2022-POA-Resource-Manual-Std-8.2.b-General-Education.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 POA Resource Manual - Std 8.2.b (General Education)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2022-POA-Resource-Manual-Std-8.2.c-Academic-Student-Services.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 POA Resource Manual - Std 8.2.c (Academic &amp; Student Services)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2022-POA-Resource-Manual-CR-9.3-General-Education.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 POA Resource Manual - CR 9.3 (General Education)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2022-POA-Resource-Manual-Std-6.2.a-Faculty-Qualifications.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 POA Resource Manual - Std 6.2.a (Faculty Qualifications)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2022-POA-Resource-Manual-CR-9.1-Program-Content.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 POA Resource Manual - CR 9.1 (Program Content)</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2022-POA-Resource-Manual-Std-10.7-Policies-for-Awarding-Credit.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 POA Resource Manual - Std 10.7 (Policies for Awarding Credit)</a></li>
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 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Handbook-for-Institutions-Seeking-Reaffirmation.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Handbook for Institutions Seeking Reaffirmation</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://bereafaust.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Guidelines-Faculty-Credentials-2018.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Guidelines - Faculty Credentials (2018)</a></li>
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Institutional Accreditation (SACSCOC)