Accreditation

St. Philip's College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees and certificates. St. Philip's College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of St. Philip's 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).

To maintain accreditation with the Commission on Colleges, St. Philip's College must comply with the standards contained in the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement and with the policies and procedures of the SACSCOC. The Commission on Colleges applies the requirements of its Principles to all applicant, candidate, and member institutions, regardless of type of institution (public, private for-profit, private not-for-profit).

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Accredited Institution Seal

SACSCOC Accreditation Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

St. Philip’s College received verbal notification of our reaffirmation accreditation status on December 5, 2017. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees approved reaffirmation for St. Philip’s College.

SPC received an official letter on January 12, 2018 indicating our reaffirmation accreditation status.  SPC will continue to serve students and maintain normal operations as we continue to adhere to the SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation.

To assist the SPC community, please review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) below: 

What is SACSCOC?

SACSCOC is an acronym for Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. It is an accreditation body for degree-granting higher education institutions and serves institutions approved by the Commission to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees. The mission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is to assure the educational quality and improve the effectiveness of its member institutions. 

Is St. Philip’s College (SPC) still accredited?

Yes, St. Philip’s College continues to be an accredited institution. SPC has been accredited by SACSCOC since 1951.

How can I get more information?

If you have questions or concerns, please email Marsha P. Hall (SPC Institutional Accreditation Liaison) at mhall13@alamo.edu.

SACSCOC Reaffirmation

St. Philip's College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates. St. Philip's College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of St. Philip's College.

To maintain accreditation with the Commission on Colleges, St. Philip's College must comply with the standards contained in the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement and with the policies and procedures of the Commission on Colleges. The Commission on Colleges applies the requirements of its Principles to all applicant, candidate, and member institutions, regardless of type of institution (public, private for-profit, private not-for-profit).

The QEP, Quality Enhancement Plan, is a central part of the SACSCOC Reaffirmation Process. As part of this process, the college has developed a QEP Plan that identifies and targets for improvement a key aspect of our students’ educational experience responding to SACSCOC Principle 7.2.

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Contact Information

Interim Dean for Performance Excellence
Marsha Hall
mhall@alamo.edu
MLK Sutton Learning Center (SLC)
Coordinator of Measurement and Evaluation
Anna Saulsbury-Molina, Ph.D.
spc-assessment@alamo.edu
MLK Sutton Learning Center (SLC)
Suite 319
Interim IPRE Data Analyst/Enrollment Management and Advising
Steven M Zuniga
spc-data@alamo.edu
MLK Sutton Learning Center (SLC)
Suite 319
Sr. Statistical Research Specialist
Rayan Yassminh, Ph.D.
spc-data@alamo.edu
MLK Sutton Learning Center (SLC)
Suite 319
Administrative Services
Julius P. Lundy, III
jlundy1@alamo.edu
MLK Sutton Learning Center (SLC)
Suite 319