KSU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This policy supports the following SACSCOC standards:
| Standard | Relevance to This Policy |
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| Standard 8.1 | Student Achievement — the university must collect and use data on student success, including attendance and grade records. |
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| Standard 10.3 | Admissions Policies — enrollment and attendance records support accurate enrollment reporting. |
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| Standard 12.5 | Faculty — faculty must fulfill assigned instructional responsibilities, which include timely and accurate grade and attendance reporting. |
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| Standard 14.1 | Integrity — the university must maintain the integrity of its academic records, including grades and attendance data. |
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Failure to comply may result in administrative action and impact evaluations. Non-compliance will be documented and considered in annual faculty evaluations, reappointment decisions, and for adjunct faculty, future contract renewal.
Faculty who anticipate difficulty meeting a reporting deadline should contact their department chair and the Registrar's Office proactively. Extensions may be granted in extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Provost
CONTACTS: Academic Affairs and Human Resources
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