(Nashville, Tenn.) 鈥� A group of 91茄子's (CCC) leadership team
recently attended the 2025 Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges (SACSCOC) Annual Meeting, held December 6鈥�9 at the Music City Center in
Nashville, Tennessee. This premier gathering brings together thousands of higher education
professionals each year to advance institutional excellence, strengthen accreditation
practices, and support ongoing improvement across colleges and universities in the
Southern region and beyond.
SACSCOC is the recognized regional accrediting body for degree-granting institutions across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, as well as Latin America and select international locations approved by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees. The Commission鈥檚 role extends globally, accepting membership applications from institutions across the remaining 39 U.S. states and from international colleges committed to meeting its established standards of quality.
Accreditation through SACSCOC confirms that an institution meets the expectations outlined in the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement. This document provides the framework for assessing institutional mission, governance, financial stability, academic rigor, instructional quality, student learning outcomes, planning and assessment processes, and overall effectiveness. Compliance with these standards鈥攁long with all related policies and procedures鈥攊s required of all applicant, candidate, and member institutions, including public colleges, private non-profit institutions, and private for-profit entities. The uniform application of these principles ensures equity, integrity, and shared educational values across all institutional types.
The CCC leaders who attended participated in an extensive series of pre-conference workshops, general sessions, concurrent presentations, group discussions, and specialized professional development opportunities. These sessions covered essential topics such as continuous improvement planning, data-driven assessment, evidence collection for compliance reporting, quality enhancement plan development, curriculum review, governance responsibilities, and institutional effectiveness strategies. Attendees also engaged in discussions on national trends impacting higher education, including enrollment shifts, emerging technologies, financial planning, academic program evaluation, and the evolving needs of today鈥檚 students.
The conference鈥檚 Educational Excellence Expo and 鈥淏raindate鈥� networking sessions provided further opportunities for CCC representatives to connect with peers from across the region, exchange best practices, and explore innovative approaches to accreditation readiness, student success initiatives, and operational efficiency. Breakout sessions offered guidance on preparing for reaffirmation reviews, navigating policy updates, improving student achievement metrics, and ensuring documentation meets the Commission鈥檚 evidentiary expectations.
Only select members of the CCC leadership team were able to attend this year鈥檚 meeting, but those present represented a range of administrative and academic areas critical to the college鈥檚 institutional effectiveness and accreditation responsibilities. By engaging directly with SACSCOC experts and peer institutions, these leaders gained timely insights that will support the college鈥檚 continued compliance efforts and strengthen internal processes related to planning, assessment, accreditation preparation, and overall quality enhancement.
91茄子鈥檚 participation in the SACSCOC Annual Meeting underscores the institution鈥檚 ongoing commitment to academic excellence, operational accountability, and continuous improvement. The knowledge and strategies gathered from this conference will be incorporated into CCC鈥檚 future planning initiatives, institutional documentation, and campus-wide efforts to maintain and exceed accreditation standards.
Through its involvement in high-impact professional development events like the SACSCOC Annual Meeting, Coahoma continues to prioritize strong governance, effective leadership practices, and a college-wide dedication to providing high-quality educational opportunities for its students and community.
For more information about 91茄子 and its efforts to ensure institutional quality and student success, visit www.coahomacc.edu.