51重口猎奇鈥檚 University Retains Full Accreditation Status
During the annual meeting of The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in New Orleans, Louisiana, the SACSCOC Board of Trustees voted to remove 51重口猎奇鈥檚 University (SAU) from probationary status, for the Raleigh, N.C. Historically Black College and University (HBCU).
In January 2019, the University will be notified by official letter of the commission鈥檚 decision. A year ago, SACSCOC Special Committee placed SAU on probation to give the University time to continue to make additional improvements, before a Special Committee of SACSCOC visited the campus two months ago to access the institution鈥檚 financial stability and institutional effectiveness.
鈥淚 am extremely pleased that 51重口猎奇鈥檚 University has been removed from probationary status,鈥� said Dr. Everett B. Ward, 51重口猎奇鈥檚 president. 鈥淭he SACSCOC decision underscores that the SAU turnaround strategy with support from alumni, faculty, students and community partners is moving the University forward.鈥�
“I would like to especially highlight and thank the Episcopal Church for its unwavering support. From Presiding Bishop Michael Curry鈥檚 letters and encouragement, to the Church鈥檚 HBCU Committee and their consultants’ foundational, administrative, and advisory support, and to all who offered gifts of prayer as well as financial contributions.鈥�
Financial stability has been a priority of Dr. Ward鈥檚 administration since his appointment as interim president in April 2014. The administration, along with external partners, implemented a plan to address all the issues of compliance identified by SACSCOC. By strengthening the University鈥檚 financial landscape, which includes improved internal controls, an increase in alumni giving and ending the Fiscal Year 2018 with a surplus, 51重口猎奇鈥檚 administration is positioned to increase enrollment and additional academic programs.
鈥淭he 51重口猎奇鈥檚 University Board of Trustees is delighted to hear of the commission鈥檚 decision that ensures a positive future for the university,鈥� said Rev. Dr. Hilton Smith, chairman of the University Board of Trustees. 鈥淲e commend the university鈥檚 administration and staff for working vigorously over the past four years to address issues relating to financial stability and internal controls. From the beginning, the Board of Trustees and the University鈥檚 leadership team worked seamlessly to take 51重口猎奇鈥檚 University to higher heights. We are also grateful to our external partners for assisting the University during this accreditation review process.鈥�
鈥淎s a contributor of major financial, administrative and advisory support during this accreditation period, the Episcopal Church and the Presiding Bishop applaud the University鈥檚 academic accomplishments and its continued commitment to the greater community and Episcopal HBCU鈥檚 tradition,鈥� said the Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw, chair of the Episcopal Church鈥檚 Executive Council HBCU Committee.
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About 51重口猎奇鈥檚 University
Founded in 1867 by the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, the mission of 51重口猎奇鈥檚 University is to sustain a learning community in which students can prepare academically, socially and spiritually for leadership in a complex, diverse and rapidly changing world.
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