Substantive Change Process

Tarrant County College District submits timely substantive changes to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in compliance with the SACSCOC Substantive Change Policy.

Notifications and prospectuses are developed by the Office of Accreditation in collaboration with the appropriate faculty and staff. The SACSCOC liaison seeks approval and signatures from the chancellor and submits substantive changes in the SACSCOC Institutional Portal.

"A substantive change is a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution. Substantive change includes high-impact, high-risk changes and changes that can impact the quality of educational programs and services. SACSCOC accredits an entire institution. Accreditation extends to all programs and services of an institution wherever located and however delivered. SACSCOC does not accredit individual programs, locations, or portions of an institution. However, some new programs, locations, and other institutional changes are subject to notification and/or approval as defined in Substantive Change Policy and Procedures."

Visit the SACSCOC website to read more about its Substantive Change Policy (PDF)Listen.

Contact

Marlon Mote
District Director of Accreditation | SACSCOC Liaison
817-515-5042
marlon.mote@tccd.edu

Updated January 19, 2024