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Selene Carbajal
SACSCOC Liaison & Director for Institutional Quality, Effectiveness, and Compliance
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Odessa College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Odessa College also may offer credentials
such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation
of Odessa College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097,
by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website
(www.sacscoc.org).
Purpose & Importance of Accreditation
Accreditation is a cornerstone of Odessa College’s commitment to excellence and student success. As an institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Odessa College upholds rigorous standards in academics, governance, and student support. This accreditation ensures the quality and integrity of our programs and affirms our dedication to continuous improvement. It also enables access to federal financial aid, facilitates credit transfer, and validates the value of our degrees in the workforce and beyond. Guided by our mission to prepare students and the community for the future, and our vision to become the top-rated community college in the nation for student success, accreditation reflects our promise to deliver exemplary education and empower lifelong learners, community builders, and global citizens.
Accrediting Agencies (National)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
- Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
- Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions
- Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
- National Association of Schools of Music
- National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
Accrediting Agencies (State)
- Texas Board of Nursing
- Associate Degree Nursing
- Vocational Nursing
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- Cosmetology
- Texas Department of State Health Services
- Texas Department of Aging and Disabilities Services – Long Term Care Division, Medication Aide Program
- Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors
Odessa College describes itself in identical terms to all accrediting agencies recognized by the US Department of Education.
- Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) overview
- Data dashboards and performance metrics
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness, in partnership with the Instructional Leadership Team, provides leadership and coordination for assessment activities college-wide. Initiatives include outcomes-based academic program review, annual planning, and evaluation of instructional programs, general education core competency assessment, and a wide variety of student learning outcomes assessment activities.
The focus of academic assessment is on continuous improvement of student learning outcomes and includes the review of all academic programs that award a degree or certificate as well as classroom-based assessment and research. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness serves as a resource for faculty and staff engaged in program review and assessment activities and research.
- Internal audit procedures for academic and operational units
- Course Audits Overview
- Webpage Audits Overview
- MOU Audit Overview
- SACSCOC faculty qualifications policy
- Credentialing process and required documentation
- FQT Guide- provided already
- Forms and submission instructions
- Definition and examples of substantive changes
- Institutional policy and procedures for reporting
- Substantive change log and status updates
- Submission templates and timelines
- Link to SACSCOC Substantive Change Policy
- Policy for program closures or institutional changes
- Criteria for initiating a teach-out
- Templates and reporting procedures
- Compliance certification process
- Third-party comment and complaint procedures
- Forms, manuals, and guides
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Weave Wednesdays
- Art of Self Introduction Series
- SACSCOC Home
- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation. Foundations for Quality Enhancement. (4th Ed.) 2024