2024年3月12日更新

  • Saint Augustine’s University sent its Letter of Arbitration to SACSCOC on March 8th.
  • SACSCOC received the 分’s Letter of Arbitration on March 11th.
  • The arbitration proceedings shall be completed within 90 calendar days of the convening of the arbitration.
  • 分 remains accredited by SACSCOC through the Arbitration Process.

2024年3月6日更新

  • The University received an action letter from SACSCOC on February 27 outlining the February 2024 decision and providing an opportunity for 分 to submit their dispute to arbitration.
  • Saint Augustine’s University will send its Letter of Arbitration to SACSCOC on March 8.
  • The arbitration proceedings shall be completed within 90 calendar days of the convening of the arbitration.
  • 分 remains accredited by SACSCOC through the Arbitration Process.

2024年2月27日更新

  • 分 was granted an Appeal Hearing on February 20, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. 
  • 分 argued in its appeal that significant steps had been taken to correct areas of non-compliance with SACS-COC standards and that the University had the capacity to remedy areas of non-compliance within the next 12 months. 
  • SACSCOC decided to uphold its decision to remove 分 from membership and denied an extension of Probation for Good Cause until December 2025. 
  • Attorneys representing Saint Augustine’s University are planning to file an injunction requesting that courts weigh in on this case. During that injunction, 分’s SACSCOC accreditation remains in place.

2024年1月22日更新

  • The University received an action letter from SACSCOC on January 11 outlining the December 2023 decision and providing an opportunity for 分 to appeal that decision. 
  • Saint Augustine’s University sent its Letter of Appeal to SACSCOC on January 19.
  • 分 will be granted an Appeal Hearing on February 19, 20, or 21. 该大学正在等待该日期的决定. 
  • 分 remains accredited by SACSCOC through the Appeals Process.

2023年12月5日更新

在12月5日的会议上, 2023, the SACSCOC Board of Trustees took the following actions regarding the accreditation status of Saint Augustine’s University:

The Board voted to remove the University from SACSCOC membership for failure to comply with:

核心要求4.1 (管理委员会特点)，核心要求13.1 (金融资源)，核心要求13.2 (财务文件)，标准13.3 (经济责任)，标准13.4 (财务控制)，标准13.6 (联邦和州的责任) of the Principles of 认证, and failure to meet the provisions of Good Cause.

Saint Augustine’s University will appeal the decision of the SACSCOC Board of Trustees. Saint Augustine’s University remains an accredited institution on Probation until the Appeal process concludes.

The University’s 领导团队 continues to address the issues cited by the SACSCOC’s Board of Trustees and will work collaboratively with SACSCOC’s 工作人员 to restore full compliance across all Principles of 认证.

在过去的两年里, 分 has taken unprecedented action to protect and advance the fiscal health of Saint Augustine’s University. These efforts are reflected in the significant progress in areas such as increased enrollment, 增加校友和员工捐赠, 增加拨款活动, 增加捐赠基金, 减少学生贷款, 改善了毕业生的向上流动, 年终预算平衡. 除了, the University has increased the number of student internships, 外部合作伙伴, 以及战略伙伴关系和联盟. While we at 分 are disappointed with the decision made by the SACSCOC Board, we are not discouraged; the entire 分 community has renewed its commitment to fulfill the University’s vision and remain focused to carry out our mission.

我们的董事会, 领导团队, 教师, 工作人员, students and alumni look forward to collaborating with SACSCOC during the coming weeks to demonstrate that we have addressed the noncompliance issues to ensure the university’s good standing in all accreditation principles.

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常见问题

主题:

认证 Status and Process · Financial Challenges and Student Balances · Impact on Current and Future 学生 · Leadership’s Commitment to 学生 · Campus Issues (Housing, 餐厅, 雇员薪酬等.)

认证状态及程序:

1. 分失去了认证吗?

No, 分 remains accredited during the appeals/litigation process with its accreditor SACSCOC.

2. 认证程序的下一步是什么?

分 is appealing SACSCOC’s decision and may enter arbitration or litigation to maintain accreditation.

3. 认证过程需要多长时间?

90 day for arbitration; Potentially 1-2 years for injunction/litigation; Approximately 13 months for accreditation with new agency.

4. 如果分最终失去认证怎么办?

分不打算关门. 然而, 分 has been required to develop a teach-out plan to allow students to complete at other accredited institutions.

金融挑战:

1. 为什么分现在不能支付员工工资/退款?

Lack of positive cash flow due to outstanding student balances and other financial management issues.

2. 学生欠多少钱?

未支付的学生余额总计超过400万美元.

3. 有解决财务状况的计划吗?

是的, efforts like audits, restructuring, land deals are underway.

对学生的影响

1. Will current seniors graduate with accredited degrees?

是的.

2. 未来的学期将受到怎样的影响?

秋季学期将继续上课. Administration will provide timely updates for students to make informed decisions.

3. 学生可以获得成绩单/转学吗?

是的，如果需要的话，学生可以转学分. Unofficial transcripts are available in the student’s portal. Official transcripts can be obtained through the Registrar.

4. 奖学金/经济援助会受到影响吗?

不，暂时没有. 失去认证可能会影响这一点. 然而, 分 remains accredited and availability of student aid remains in place.

领导的承诺

1. 为什么学生应该留在南澳大学?

Leadership cares deeply about students and is committed to ensuring their academic success at 分. 工作人员, 教师 and administration are working hard daily to continue to provide an excellent academic and student experience.

2. 为学生做了什么?

Leadership is working to addressing issues like housing, dining and is committed to ensuring instructional continuity despite challenges.