40-31 SACCOC Substantive Change Reporting

Policy Description

It is the policy of Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) to comply with the accreditation requirements for reporting substantive changes. To fulfill its obligation as a SACSCOC member institution, FDTC will notify the Commission on Colleges of changes in accordance with the Commission's substantive change policy and, when required, seek approval prior to the initiation of substantive changes.

This policy was developed in recognition of the requirement for SACSCOC member institutions to have a ·policy and procedure to ensure that all substantive changes are reported to the Commission in a timely fashion.

FDTC is responsible for complying with the Substantive Change policy as a condition of its continued accreditation by SACSCOC. Substantive change is defined by SACSCOC as "a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution."