POLICY TITLE:

Substantive Change

APPLIES TO:

All academic and administrative units

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY:

Office of the President

APPROVED BY:

Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE:

August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

August 8, 2028

Kentucky State University (KSU) is committed to full compliance with the substantive change policies of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). In accordance with SACSCOC Standard 14.2, KSU will notify SACSCOC of all substantive changes in a timely manner and, when required, seek prior approval for the implementation of such changes. This policy ensures KSU maintains its accreditation by adhering to the reporting requirements of SACSCOC. The President, through authority delegated by the Board of Regents, may designate the SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison as the primary individual responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with this policy.

A substantive change is a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of an accredited institution. As defined by SACSCOC, substantive changes include, but are not limited to: