Chapter
1
Principles and Philosophy
of Accreditation
Introduction
The primary focus of this Chapter is to demonstrate that Troy State University addresses the
accreditation requirements which include commitment and responsibilities in the accreditation
process, compliance with the Criteria, compliance with the Conditions of Eligibility, and accuracy in
reporting the University’s status and relationship with the Commission.
1.1 INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE ACCREDITATION
PROCESS
1.1.1 An institution must be committed to participation in the activities and decisions
of the Commission.
In 1934, the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(hereinafter referred to as SACS-COC) first accredited Troy State University (known then as Troy
State Teachers College). At that time, the University committed itself to internal and peer review
processes to foster improvement in its programs and services. That commitment has not wavered
in the following 68 years of subscribing to the activities and decisions of SACS-COC. Troy State
University perceives adherence to the Criteria of the Commission on Colleges to be consistent with
the University Mission which states that “Administrators, faculty, and students are committed to
excellence in education through a shared system of governance.”
The last institutional self-study was conducted at Troy State University during Academic Year
(AY) 1991-1992. The current self-study was completed during AY 2001-2002. The study addresses
all aspects of the University at the Troy campus, Troy State University Phenix City (TSUPC), and
University College, which includes the Troy State University Atlantic Region (TSUAR), Troy State
University Florida/Western Region (TSUF/WR), Troy State University Pacific Region (TSUPR),
Troy State University Southeast Region (TSUSR), and the Distance Learning Center. University
College administers academic programs outside of Alabama.
Students, alumni, staff, faculty, administrators, and the Board of Trustees have been
involved in the self-study process and have invested much time and effort in developing the Troy
State University Institutional Self-Study Report. Of the 105 people who worked on the major
committees, the distribution by percentages is as follows: 8.6% students (some of whom became
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alumni), 2.9% alumni, 30.5% staff, 46.7% faculty (some of whom had administrative duties), 10.5%
administrators, and 1% trustees.
Troy State University has demonstrated commitment to the Commission on Colleges
throughout the years by serving SACS-COC in a variety of ways. The Chancellor of the Troy State
University System serves as a member of the SACS-COC; and a former Dean, now retired, served
as President of the SACS-COC in 2001. Numerous members of the Troy State University
community have served on visiting teams to other colleges and universities around the Southeast.
In addition to these services, Troy State University sends representatives to the Commission’s
annual meetings. At these meetings over the years, representatives of the University have
presented informative sessions on topics ranging from distance learning to articulation between
two-year and four-year institutions of higher education in Alabama.
In addition to commitment to the Commission on Colleges through service and involvement,
Troy State University has been committed to adhering to the policies and procedures of the
Commission on Colleges, including reporting changes within the Institution. These changes have
been routinely reported as required by the Policies, Procedures and Guidelines of the Commission
on Colleges. Over the past 10 years, numerous substantive change prospectuses have been
forwarded to the Commission on Colleges to report programs offered at new locations in University
College, programs implemented through distance learning, and other changes as the Commission
Guidelines require.
In summary, Troy State University has a tradition of commitment to SACS-COC that spans
68 years from 1934 to the present. This tradition is exhibited by the University’s commitment to
excellence, the broad-based participation by the University community in the self-study, the
University’s service to SACS-COC, and its adherence to the policies and procedures of the
Commission on Colleges over the past years.
1.1.2 Each institution must provide the Commission access to all parts of its operation
and to complete and accurate information about the institution’s affairs,
including reports of other accrediting, licensing and auditing agencies.
Access to information about the operation and affairs of Troy State University is provided to
SACS-COC, and appropriate documents and reports will be mailed to members of the review team
prior to their visit. In addition, documentation required by the visiting team while it is on campus will
be provided in a timely manner both in a centralized Self-Study Resource Room and in academic
and administrative offices on the campus. This documentation may include, but not be limited to,
State audit reports, and other accrediting agencies’ reports.
1.1.3 Each participating institution must be in compliance with its program
responsibilities under Title IV of the 1992 Higher Education Amendments.
Troy State University is in compliance with its program responsibilities under Title IV of the
1992 Higher Education Amendments. Troy State University receives Title IV funds in various
programs. The Student Financial Aid Office is in full compliance with the Title IV responsibilities
and adheres to Federal Regulations regarding financial awards to students. Financial aid
procedures are published in the Troy State University Undergraduate Bulletin 2001-2003 (pp. 72-
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73), the Troy State University Graduate Bulletin 2001-2003 (pp. 31-32), and the Troy State
University Oracle 2002-2003 (pp. 11-12). The Student Guide from the U.S. Department of
Education, which provides Title IV information, is available to students who apply for financial aid.
Federal aid awards are audited annually, and the most recent audit report found that “the Troy
State University System complied, in all material respects, with the requirements….that are
applicable to each of its major federal programs for the year ended September 30, 2001,” and
there were no “findings or questioned costs” in the September 2000 audit report from the State of
Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. At 4.2%, the default rate for Troy State
University during Fiscal Year (FY) 2000 was well below the national average of 5.9%.
Documentation of compliance with program responsibilities under Title IV is available in the SelfStudy Resource Room and other appropriate offices. Additional information regarding the Title IV
financial awards is available in the Financial Aid Office, 133 Adams Administration Building, on the
Troy campus.
1.1.4 Each institution seeking candidacy, membership or reaffirmation with the
Commission on Colleges must document its compliance with the Conditions of
Eligibility as outlined in Section 1.4.
Troy State University has documented its compliance with the Conditions of Eligibility. This
documentation is presented in Section 1.4 and is fully presented throughout the Self-Study Report.
1.2 APPLICATION OF THE CRITERIA
1.2.1 An institution must refrain from making a substantive change, defined as a
significant modification in the nature or scope of an institution or its programs,
except in accordance with the Commission’s “Substantive Change Policy for
Accredited Institutions” and its attendant procedures.
Troy State University has provided numerous substantive change prospectuses to the
Commission on Colleges over the last 10 years. All substantive changes were made in accordance
with the Commission’s “Substantive Change Policy and Procedures” in the Policies Procedures,
and Guidelines, Commission on Colleges Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1996
Edition and 1998-2000 Edition, which included the “Substantive Change Policy for Accredited
Institutions” and its attendant procedures. Substantive changes have been reported for distance
learning programs and for programs at new locations in University College regions. Substantive
changes, submitted since the last reaffirmation visit, are available in the Self-Study Resource
Room and in the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness. When this SelfStudy began, there were five regions of University College—the Atlantic Region, Florida Region,
Western Region, Pacific Region, and Southeast Region. In AY 2001-2002, the administration of the
Western Region was moved to the Florida Region, and this move reduced the number of regions of
University College to four. This administrative restructuring information may be needed for accurate
review of the substantive change documents on file.
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1.2.2 All existing or planned activities must be reported according to the policies,
procedures and guidelines of the Commission on Colleges and
1.2.3 must be in compliance with the Criteria.
As required by the Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines of the Commission on Colleges,
Editions 1996 and 1998-2000, all planned activities which constitute substantive changes of the
University have been, and will continue to be, reported and are in compliance with the Criteria.
Copies of substantive change prospectuses that have been forwarded to the Commission are
available in the Self-Study Resource Room and in the Office of Institutional Research, Planning,
and Effectiveness (OIRPE).
1.2.4 Each institution must have adequate procedures for addressing written student
complaints.
In the section “Student Grievances” in the Oracle 2002-2003 (p. 64), procedures for
addressing written student complaints are addressed as follows:
Student grievances are handled through one of two procedures, depending on the nature
of the grievance. If the matter is academic in nature, the student should address the
concern with the appropriate faculty member, department chair and/or dean. If the matter
is not resolved through these channels, the student should then address the concern with
the Provost’s Office. If the matter is not academic, the student should address the concern
with the appropriate department head. After that, all student grievances that are nonacademic should be brought to the Vice President for Student Affairs. A student who does
not know where to file a grievance should come to the Student Affairs Office, Adams
Administration Building 244.
In addition, the section “Standards of Conduct” (pp. 80-92) describes procedures for
addressing student conduct, and many sections of these procedures allow students to provide
written responses. Furthermore, procedures for addressing sexual harassment complaints are
presented in the “Policy on Sexual Harassment” in the Oracle (pp. 64-69).
The “Constitution of the Student Government Association” and the “Student Government
Association Code of Laws, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama” in the Oracle (pp. 42-62) address
the Judicial Branch of the Student Government Association that deals with certain student
complaints. In Section 1.6.2 “Harassment,” in the Faculty Handbook 2001 (pp. 10-16), procedures
are provided for addressing harassment complaints, including complaints by students. In the
Faculty Handbook, “Appeals of Grades” section 3.8.2.9c (pp. 61-62), procedures are provided for
students to appeal a grade they may contend is invalid. The Distance Learning Center and the
remote sites of the University (Phenix City, Atlantic Region, Florida/Western Region, Pacific
Region, and Southeast Region) utilize the appropriate portions of the Oracle and the Faculty
Handbook to define procedures for addressing written student complaints.
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1.3 SEPARATELY ACCREDITED UNITS
1.3.1 If an institution seeks separately accredited status for one of its units, it must
notify the Executive Director of the Commission on Colleges of its intent and
follow procedures established by the Commission.
In the 1980s, the SACS-COC separately accredited two units of Troy State University—Troy
State University Montgomery (1983) and Troy State University Dothan (1985). These two
independently accredited institutions of the Troy State University System underwent self-studies,
reviews, and reaffirmation in the 1980s and 1990s. For these two separately accredited units of the
System, all required procedures were followed.
1.4 CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY
1.4.1 Any institution seeking candidacy must document its compliance with each of
the thirteen Conditions of Eligibility to be authorized initiation of a self-study, or
to be awarded candidacy or candidacy renewal.
1.4.2 In addition, the institution must provide evidence that it is capable of complying
with all requirements of the Criteria and that it will be in compliance by the end
of the period allowed for candidacy.
Troy State University is presently accredited by the SACS-COC; therefore, the University is
not subject to these “must statements” addressing candidacy.
1.4.3 The Conditions of Eligibility are basic qualifications which an institution of
higher education must meet to be accredited by the Commission on Colleges.
They establish a threshold of development required of an institution seeking
initial or continued accreditation by the Commission and reflect the
Commission’s basic expectations of candidate and member institutions.
Troy State University meets the Conditions of Eligibility, and evidence of meeting these 13
conditions can be found below in Sections 1.4.4 (Condition 1), 1.4.5 (Condition 2), 1.4.6 (Condition
3), 1.4.21 (Condition 4), 1.4.23 (Condition 5), 1.4.24 (Condition 6), 1.4.29 (Condition 7), 1.4.30
(Condition 8), 1.4.31 (Condition 9), 1.4.32 (Condition 10), 1.4.37 (Condition 11), 1.4.39 (Condition
12), and 1.4.40 (Condition 13). Further evidence can be found throughout the Troy State University
Institutional Self-Study Report in the sections addressing the Criteria in Chapters 2 through 6.
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1.4.4 Compliance with the Conditions is not sufficient to warrant accreditation or
reaffirmation of accreditation. Accredited institutions must also demonstrate
compliance with the Criteria for Accreditation which holds institutions to
appropriately higher standards of quality.
(Condition 1) In obtaining or maintaining accreditation with the Commission on
Colleges, an institution agrees to the following:
a. That it will comply with the Criteria for Accreditation of the College Delegate
Assembly consistent with the policies and procedures of the Commission
on Colleges.
b. That the Commission on Colleges, at its discretion, may make known to any
agency or member of the public requiring such information, the nature of
any action, positive or negative, regarding the institution’s status with the
Commission.
c. That it will comply with Commission requests, directives, decisions and
policies, and will make complete, accurate and honest disclosure. Failure to
do so is sufficient reason, in and of itself, for the Commission to impose a
sanction, or to deny or revoke candidacy or accreditation.
1. This Self-Study Report documents compliance with the current SACS-COC
Criteria for Accreditation (2000) of the College Delegate Assembly consistent with
the policies and procedures of the Commission on Colleges. In Chapters 1 through
6 of this document, compliance with each “must statement” in the Criteria is
addressed.
2. Troy State University understands and agrees that the Commission on Colleges
may, at its discretion, make known to any agency or member of the public
requiring such information, the nature of any action, positive or negative, regarding
the Institution’s status with the Commission.
3. Troy State University agrees to comply with Commission requests, directives,
decisions and policies and to make complete, accurate and honest disclosure. The
University recognizes that failure to do so is sufficient reason for the Commission
to impose a sanction or to deny or revoke accreditation. Troy State University has
shown its willingness to comply with these requirements in its past record of
providing reports, Annual SACS Profiles, substantive change documents, and any
follow-up reports to SACS-COC for substantive change visits and reaffirmation
visits.
1.4.5 (Condition 2) The institution must have formal authority from an appropriate
government agency or agencies located within the geographic jurisdiction of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award degrees.
The University was designated as a Normal School in 1887. The Alabama Legislature has
acted over the years to change the name of the Institution to Troy State Teachers College in 1929,
Troy State College in 1957, Troy State University in 1967, and the Legislature’s action in 1997
established the Troy State University System, which consists of University College and campuses
in Troy, Phenix City, Dothan, and Montgomery. In these legislative actions, Troy State University
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was provided formal authority from the Alabama Legislature to award—associate, bachelor’s, and
graduate degrees. Key portions of the legislation of 1997 follow:
1. All rights, duties, property, real or personal, and all other effects existing in the name of
Troy State University, or in any other name by which the Institution has been known, shall
continue in the name of the Troy State University System. Any reference to Troy State
University, or any other name by which the Institution has been known, in any existing law,
contract, or other instrument shall constitute a reference to the Troy State University
System. All acts of Troy State University lawfully done prior to August 1, 1997, by the
board of trustees or by the executive officer are approved, ratified, and confirmed
(Paragraph 2).
2. The Troy State University System shall provide, maintain, and operate public higher
education programs with facilities dedicated to the preparation of students in a variety of
pre-professional and professional fields at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate
degree levels. The University System shall provide educational services for the greater
community including adult education and advanced education for mature students, private
citizens, and military personnel. The Troy State University System shall provide an
academic, cultural, and social environment that fosters individuality and develops
productive members of society. The mission of the Troy State University System shall be
accomplished by providing services to students and the greater community through the
utilization of its staff and facilities and through research, creative activities, superior
teaching, scholarship, and public service. (Acts 1967, No. 420, p. 1084, Section; Acts
1997, No. 97-586, p. 1035 Section)
Copies of the Code of Laws of Alabama, Section 16-56, and the Bylaws of the Board of
Trustees for the Troy State University System confirm that Troy State University has formal
authority from the State of Alabama to award degrees. Copies of these items are available in the
Self-Study Resource Room.
1.4.6 (Condition 3) The institution must have a governing board of at least five
members, which has the authority and duty to ensure that the mission of the
institution is implemented. The governing board is the legal body responsible
for the institution.
The governing board of Troy State University, the Board of Trustees, has the authority and
duty to ensure that the mission of the Institution is implemented. The Board of Trustees is the legal
body established by the Alabama Legislature in Title 16 of the Code of Alabama to govern the Troy
State University System which “shall provide, maintain, and operate public higher education
programs with facilities dedicated to the preparation of students in a variety of pre-professional and
professional fields at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree levels.” (Code of
Alabama, Title 16, Section 16-56-1). The Board of Trustees consists of the Governor who serves
as the ex-officio president of the Board; the State Superintendent of Education; 10 members from
eight geographical areas of Alabama with two of these members from the Second Congressional
District, with one of these members as a member-at-large who may or may not be a resident of
Alabama; and the TSU Student Government Association (SGA) President who is a non-voting
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member of the Board. The Board includes 10 voting members and one non-voting member, the
SGA President.
Table 1.4.6
Members of the Troy State University System Board of Trustees in 2002
Appointment by Position
/Geographical Area
Governor of Alabama, ex-officio
President
State Superintendent of Education
First Geographical Area
Second Geographical Area (President
pro tempore)
Second Geographical Area
Third Geographical Area
Fourth Geographical Area
Fifth Geographical Area (Vice President
pro tempore)
Sixth Geographical Area
Seventh Geographical Area
Eighth Geographical Area
At-Large Member
Student Member SGA President (nonvoting member)
Name
His Excellency, Don
Siegelman
Ed Richardson, Ed.D.
Allen Tucker
R. Douglas Hawkins, D.V.M.
John Harrison
Allen E. Owen, III
Milton McGregor
Gerald O. Dial
James R. Andrews, M.D.
Roy H. Drinkard
Lamar P. Higgins
William T. Owens
Jonathan McKenzie
Term Expires
With Term as Governor
With Term as Supt.
2003
2003
2007
2011
2011
2003
2007
2011
2007
2009
AY 2002-2003
By a majority, the Board elects a president pro tempore from its members to serve as the
chair of the Board in the absence of the Governor. A vice President pro tempore is elected to serve
as chair in the absence of the President pro tempore. The Chancellor of the Troy State University
System serves as the secretary to the Board of Trustees. The trustees are appointed by the
Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and “shall hold office for terms of 12
years, and until their successors shall be appointed and qualified…. The Board shall be divided
into three classes, as nearly equal as may be, so that one-third may be chosen quadrennially. The
one at-large trustee shall serve in a separate class…. No employee of the Troy State University
System shall be eligible to serve as a trustee” (Code of Alabama, Title 16, Section 16-56-3).
1.4.7 Evidence must be provided that the board is an active policy-making body for
the institution. The board is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the financial
resources of the institution are used to provide a sound educational program.
The Board of Trustees is an active policy-making body that holds a regular annual meeting
each year in Troy on or about the date scheduled for spring term graduation and holds regular or
special meetings called by the Governor or the President pro tempore at other times during the
year. Generally, the Board meets at least three times during the year. The following chart provides
a synopsis of the Board meetings over the past three years:
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Table 1.4.7
Board of Trustees Meetings March 1999-May 2001
AGENDA ITEMS OF MEETINGS
March 19, 1999, Hall of Honor, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama
1. Chancellor’s Report on University Activities
2. Capital Campaign & Marketing Effort Report by Vice President Schmidt
3. Resolution #1 Naming John M. Long School of Music
4. Financial Affairs Report of year ending 9-30-98
5. Enrollment Plan by Vice Chancellor Patterson
6. Resolution #2 Affirming Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree to Governor Zell Miller
7. Resolution #3 Honoring Mrs. Claudia Crosby and Naming the Claudia Crosby Theater
8. Resolution #4 Regarding Architectural Design and Style for Troy campus only
9. Resolution #5 Personnel Contracts
10. Resolution #6 Designating Official Bank Depositories
11. Resolution #7 1999-2000 Tuition (converting quarter cost to semester cost & determining the
increase for 1999-2000)
12. Resolution #8 Commending Retiring Faculty and Staff Members
13. Resolution #9 Restructuring Certain Academic Departments of the College of Arts and Sciences
June 3, 1999, Hall of Honor, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama
1. Chancellor’s Report on Indicators of Quality at TSU, pursuing external funds, proposed bond
issue for facilities, personnel changes, semester conversion update, legislative update,
upcoming events, and recognition of Chancellor’s Fellows
2. Recognition of Chancellor Hawkins as Chairman of Alabama’s Council of University Presidents
3. Financial Affairs Report by Vice President Carlson
4. TSUM Update by President Glenda Curry
5. Overview of Student Government Association by SGA President Erin Johnson
6. Introduction of Incoming SGA President Micki Sims
7. Finance Committee Resolution #1 Bond Issue for Refinancing and Renovation
8. Resolution #2 Authorizing Withdrawal from the Southland Football League
9. Resolution #3 Approval of MPA and MSIR for the TSU campus
10. Report from the Development Committee on Capital Campaign
11. Resolution #4 Ratification of Awarding Honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree to Mr. William
Edmund Butterworth
12. Resolution #5 Ratification of Awarding the Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree to the Honorable
Max Cleland
13. Resolution #6 Awarding an Honorary Doctor of Laws to Mrs. Rosa Parks
14. Resolution #7 Renaming Hill Crest II House in Memory of Mr. Jack Paden
15. Resolution #8 Naming Drive in Front of Mitchell Hall in Honor of Mr. William Lester Stewart
16. Resolution #9-#13 Commending: Dr. Glenda Curry (Former President of TSUM & first female
president in Alabama higher education history); Dr. James Sasser (Retiring Board member);
Charlotte Davis (Former VP for Student Affairs); Miss Erin Johnson (Former SGA
President);and Retiring Faculty and Staff Members
17. Resolution #14 Honoring the Memory of Frank “Red” Williams
September 25, 1999, Adams Administration Building, Executive Conf. Rm. 251, TSU, Troy, AL
1. Chancellor’s Report on Activities of the University
2. Resolution #1 Commending Dothan City Commissioners and City Manager
3. Resolution #2 Naming of “Curry Commons” (at TSUM)
4. Resolution #3 Approving 1999-2000 Fiscal Year Budget
5. Resolution #4 Supplemental to Resolution #11 to Resolution Adopted August 15, 1969 for
….Improvements to the Stadium…
6. Resolution #4(b) Approving 1999 Bond Issue
7. Resolution #6 Approving Security Clearances at Fort Bragg
8. Resolution #8 Approving Changes in Life Insurance
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May 12, 2000, Hall of Honor, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama
1. Chancellor’s Report on the Activities at the University
2. Resolution #1 Confirming Appointment of Dr. Cameron Martindale as President, TSUM
3. Resolution #2 Approving Tuition Increase
4. Resolution #3 Designating Official Bank Depositories
5. Resolution #4 Ratification of Honorary Doctor of Humanities to Dr. Ed Richardson
6. Resolution #5 Ratification of Approving Honor Code
7. Resolution #6 Approving Relocation of Montgomery Nursing Program
8. Resolution #7 Approving Parking Deck, TSUM
9. Resolution #8 Honoring William Moore (who donated old Social Security Building)
10. Resolution #9 Commending Miss Micki Sims, SGA President
11. Resolution #10 Commending Retiring Faculty and Staff Members
12. Adoption of Bylaws, Nominating Committee/Election of Officers, and Appointment of Standing
Committees
August 16, 2000, Adams Center Board Room, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama
1. Chancellor’s Report on System Conference, Strategic Planning, Fall 2000 Semester Preview,
Council of Presidents (COP)/Committee of Trustees
2. Dr. Fred Meine, Florida Region, Reported on University School
3. Financial Affairs Report by Vice President Carlson
4. Resolution #1 Approving 2000-2001 Fiscal Year Budget
5. Resolution #2 Ratifying the Issuance and Sale of $2,500,000 Bond Anticipation Notes, Series
2000
6. Resolution #3 Amending Resolution #10 of June 7, 1974, Concerning Authorization for Offering
the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership
7. Resolution #4 Amending the Master of Science in Foundations of Education (MSFE) to read
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
8. Resolution #5 Ratification Approving Revised TSUD Tuition Proposal
9. Resolution #6 Ratification for Approval to Administer Federal Grant (for Rosa Parks Library and
Museum TSUM)
10. Resolution #7 Approval to Sell the Trojan Center at 801 George Wallace Drive
11. Resolution #8 Honoring Roy Gamble (Retiring Board member)
12. Resolution #9 Commending Retiring Faculty and Staff Members
December 13, 2000, Rosa Parks Library and Museum, TSUM, Montgomery, Alabama
1. Chancellor’s Report of Agenda Items
2. Financial Affairs Report by Vice President Carlson
3. University College Army/Navy Programs by Vice President Cox
4. SACS Self-Study Report by Vice President Roling
5. New Graduate Programs by Dean Barron
6. TSU System Strategic Plan by Vice Chancellor Patterson with Consultant Joslyn
7. Resolution #1 Approving Partnership for Construction of a Tennis Court Project
8. Resolution #2 Designation of Official Bank Depositories
9. Resolution #3 Affirming Designation of International Education Week at TSU
10. Resolution #4 Honoring Alvin Dees (retiring Board member)
11. Resolution #5 Commending Retiring Staff Members
February 24, 2001, HealthSouth Corporate Headquarters, Birmingham, Alabama
1. Resolution #1 Amending the Mission Statement
2. Resolution #2 In Support of a Connector from University Avenue to Hwy. 231
3. Resolution #3 Authorizing a Name Change for the School of Business and the School of
Education at TSUD
4. Resolution #4 Commending Retiring Faculty and Staff Members
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May 24, 2001, Hall of Honor, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama
1. Chancellor’s Report to the Board
2. Financial Report by Vice President Carlson
3. SACS Self-Study Update by Vice President Roling
4. SGA Presidents Heather Hines (departing) and Meryl Jones (newly elected) Reports
5. Resolution #1 Approving Tuition Increase 2001-2002
6. Resolution #2 Authorizing Issuance of General Student Fee Revenue Bonds, Series 2001
7. Resolution #3 Sale of Trojan Center
8. Resolution #4 Ratifying Awarding Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree to Nall Hollis
9. Resolution #5 Approving Faculty Handbook Revisions
10. Resolution #6 Reaffirming Institutional Control and Responsibility for Intercollegiate Athletics
11. Resolution #7 Commending Retiring Faculty and Staff Members
12. Resolution #8 Commending Miss Heather Hines SGA President (former)
13. Resolution #9 Honoring Dr. Anita Hardin (retired Dean of College of Education)
August 23, 2001, Hall of Honor, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama
1. Chancellor’s Report on Points of Pride for the University
2. TSUD Strategic Plan by President Malone TSUD
3. TSUM Strategic Plan by President Martindale TSUM
4. Resolution #1 The TSU System and Campus Strategic Plans 2001-2005
5. Resolution #2 Approving 2001-2002 Fiscal Year Budget
6. Resolution #3 Ratification of Refinancing Bond Issue
7. Resolution #4 Planning for the Commitment to Play Intercollegiate Football at the Division IA
Level
8. Resolution #5 To Institute a Rodeo Program at Troy State University
9. Resolution #6 Authorizing a Name Change for the Division of Business, the Division of
Counseling, Education and Psychology, the Division of Arts and Sciences, and the Division of
Graduate Studies, Troy State University Montgomery
10. Resolution #7 Approval of Naming TSUM Building 108 Bartlett Hall in Honor of Dr. and Mrs.
Haywood S. Bartlett
11. Resolution #8 Commending Retiring Faculty and Staff Members
December 14, 2001, Adams Administration Building, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama
1. Chancellor’s Report to the Board
2. Resolution #1 Recommendation by the Athletics Policy Committee of the BOT (for stadium
improvements)
3. Resolution #2 Ratification of Naming Tennis Complex (for Troy Mayor Lunsford)
4. Resolution #3 Increasing Inventory Value
5. Resolution #4 Honoring Richard M. Scrushy
6. Resolution #5 Commending Retiring Faculty and Staff Members
The minutes of the Board of Trustees meetings are available in the Chancellor’s office and
confirm that the Board is actively involved in policy making. Furthermore, these minutes confirm
that the Board approves the annual budget that provides financial resources for sound educational
programs at the University. Additional evidence that the Board is an active policy-making body is
found in the Code of Alabama Section 16-56 and the Bylaws of the Board of Trustees for the Troy
State University System.
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1.4.8 The board must not be controlled by a minority of board members or by
organizations or interests separate from the board.
The Board of Trustees is not controlled by a minority of Board members nor is it controlled
by organizations or interests separate from the Board. As described in Section 1.4.6 above, the law
requires that members of the Board be selected from eight different areas of Alabama, that the atlarge member may or may not be a resident of Alabama, and that no employee of the TSU System
shall serve as a trustee. This combination of trustees results in a diverse body of people from all
areas of the State. Such diversity, coupled with the ethics requirements of Alabama, including
annual filing of a statement of financial interests (Code of Alabama, Section 36-25-14), ensure that
the Board is not controlled by a minority of Board members or by organizations or interests
separate from the Board.
1.4.9
The presiding officer of the board must have no contractual, employment, or
personal or familial financial interests in the institution.
1.4.10 The majority of other voting members of the board must have no
contractual, employment, or personal or familial financial interest in the
institution.
The Ex-officio President of the Board of Trustees is the Governor of Alabama. Anyone
holding this position must not have contractual, employment, personal, or familial financial interests
in Troy State University or any other State institution or agency. The President pro tempore,
elected by a majority of the Board of Trustees, and the other voting members of the Board do not
have contractual, employment, personal, or familial financial interests in the University.
Furthermore, the Governor, the President pro tempore, and the Board of Trustees comply with
State ethics laws, guaranteeing that they have no contractual, employment, personal, or familial
financial interests in the University. (Code of Alabama, Title 36, Section 36-25)
1.4.11 The bylaws of the board or other legal documents must ensure appropriate
continuity in the board membership, usually by staggered terms of adequate
length.
The Code of Alabama ensures appropriate continuity in the Board membership by
requiring staggered terms of 12 years each. The trustees are appointed by the Governor, by and
with the advice and consent of the Senate and “shall hold office for terms of 12 years, and until
their successors shall be appointed and qualified. The Board shall be divided into three classes, as
nearly equal as may be, so that one-third may be chosen quadrennially. The one at-large trustee
shall serve in a separate class.” (Code of Alabama, Title 16, Section 16-56-3)
1.4.12 The bylaws or other legal documents must ensure the independence of the
board.
Title 16, Sections 16-56-1, 16-56-2 and 16-56-3 of the Code of Alabama ensure the
independence of the Troy State University Board of Trustees. Section 16-56-1 establishes the
Governor, Superintendent of Education, and Board of Trustees as the body corporate. Section 1656-2 states that “the corporation shall have all the rights, privileges, powers, and franchises
necessary to the promotion of the end of its creation and shall be charged with all corresponding
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duties, liabilities, and responsibilities….The corporation may purchase, hold, lease, sell, convey, or
in any other manner not inconsistent with the object or terms of the grant or grants under which it
holds dispose of any property, or any interest in any property, real or personal, or any estate or
interest therein, from any source, at any time and upon any terms, as it may deem in the best
interest of the university system….The corporation may also borrow money and incur other
obligations at any time and under any terms it may deem in the best interest of the university
system.” Section 16-56-3 addresses membership, appointments and terms of Board of Trustee
members and provides that Board members serve in staggered, 12-year terms with appointments
made by several governors over time. These laws and procedures ensure the independence of the
Board.
1.4.13 Amendment of the bylaws must occur only by vote of the board after reasonable
deliberation.
The bylaws of the Board of Trustees provide specific instructions regarding amendment of
the bylaws in Article V “Amendments” that states “These bylaws may be amended at any regular
meeting of the Board by a majority vote of the Board.” Article II, Section 4 “Notice and Information,”
Section 10 “Agenda,” and Section 11 “Rules of Order” ensure reasonable deliberations by the
Board of Trustees.
1.4.14 In the case of military institutions authorized and operated by the federal
government to award degrees, the Commission recognizes the unusual
responsibility of the government and the military for the ultimate legal authority
of the institution. If such a military institution is prohibited by the authorizing
legislation from having a board with ultimate legal authority, it must have a
public board in which neither the presiding officer nor a majority of the other
members are civilian employees of the military or active/retired military.
1.4.15 This board, consisting of at least five members, must have broad and significant
influence upon the institution’s programs and operations.
1.4.16 The military institution must demonstrate that there is appropriate continuity in
the board membership and that its board, in policy and practice, is an active
policy-making body for the institution.
1.4.17 The board must ensure that the financial resources of the institution are used to
provide a sound educational program.
1.4.18 The board must not be controlled by a minority of board members or by
organizations or interests separate from the board except as specified by the
authorizing legislation.
1.4.19 The presiding officer of the board must have no contractual, employment, or
personal or familial financial interest in the institution.
1.4.20 A majority of the other voting board members must have no contractual,
employment, or personal or familial financial interest in the institution.
“Must statements” 1.4.14-1.4.20 are not applicable to Troy State University because they
apply to military institutions.
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1.4.21 (Condition 4) The institution must have a chief executive officer whose primary
responsibility is to the institution.
Section 16-56-6 of the Code of Alabama states that “the board of trustees shall appoint a
chancellor who shall serve as the chief executive officer of the university system and as secretary
to the board and shall perform all services as may be required by the board.” The Chancellor of the
Troy State University System is Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., appointed by the Board in 1989. Because
the Board is responsible for the Troy State University System (which refers “to each campus and
institution in the system”) and because the board appoints the Chancellor as chief executive officer,
the Chancellor has primary responsibility to Troy State University.
1.4.22 The chief executive officer must not be the presiding officer of the board.
The presiding officer of the Troy State University Board of Trustees is the Governor of
Alabama, and in his absence, the President pro tempore of the Board is the presiding officer
(Bylaws of the Board of Trustees for the Troy State University System, Article III). Hence, the chief
executive officer, the Chancellor, is not the presiding officer of the Board.
1.4.23 (Condition 5) The institution must be in operation and have students enrolled in
degree programs at the time of the committee visit.
Troy State University has been in operation since 1887 (then as Troy Normal School), and
it has continued to operate since that year. Based on headcounts over the past five years given in
Table 1.4.23 below, when the SACS-COC Visiting Committee reviews Troy State University (Troy,
Phenix City, and University College) in 2003, the Institution will be in operation with some 14,000
students enrolled.
Table 1.4.23
HEADCOUNT
TROY, PHENIX CITY AND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
FALL 1997 - FALL 2001
1997 1998 1999 2000
2001
Troy
5,256 5,225 5,030 5,093 5,466
Phenix City
1,212 1,405 1,236 1,206 1,311
In-State Total
6,468 6,630 6,266 6,299 6,777
University College Totals
5,685 5,327 5,798 6,750 7,355
TSU TOTAL
12,153 11,957 12,064 13,049 14,132
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1.4.24 (Condition 6) The institution must offer one or more degree programs based on
at least two academic years at the associate level, at least four academic years
at the baccalaureate level, or at least one academic year at the postbaccalaureate level.
Troy State University offers some 89 degrees including 5 associate degrees, 52 bachelor’s
degrees, 29 master’s degrees, and 3 education specialist degrees. The associate programs are
based on at least two academic years; the bachelor’s programs, at least four academic years; and
the post-bachelor’s programs, at least one academic year. A listing of all degree programs offered
by Troy State University is provided in the following Table 1.4.24.
Table 1.4.24
Programs Offered at Troy State University (August 2002)
(UC=University College, A= Atlantic Region, FW=Florida/Western Region, SE=Southeast
Region, T=Troy, P=Pacific Region, PC=Phenix City, DLC=Distance Learning Center)
DEGREE PROGRAMS
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Associate Degrees:
AS/AA Social Science (UC-FW)
AS General Education(UC-FW/SE)
AS/AA Business Admin. (UC-FW)
AS Information Systems (UC-SE)
AS in Nursing (T)
Baccalaureate Degrees:
College of Arts & Sciences:
BS/BA Biology (& Bio. Program)
BS/BA Chemistry (& Chemistry Program)
BS/BA Computer Science (T&FW)
BS/BA Criminal Justice (T,FW,SE)
BS/BA English (T)
BS/BA Environmental Science (T)
BS/BA Geomatics (T)
BS/BA History (T)
BS/BA Marine Biology (T)
BS/BA Mathematics (T)
BS/BA Political Science (T)
BS/BA Social Sciences (T,FW,SE)
Sorrell College of Business:
BSBA/BABA Gen. Business(T,PC)
BSBA/BABA Accounting T,PC,FW)
BSBA/BABA Finance (T)
BSBA/BABA Information Systems (T,PC,SE)
BSBA/BABA Management (T,PC,FW,SE)
BSBA/BABA Marketing (T)
BSBA/BABA Risk Management & Insurance (T)
BAS in Resources Management (T,FW,SE)
BS/BA Physical Education (T)
BS/BA Physics Education (T)
BS/BA Spanish Education (T)
BME Instrumental Music (T)
BME Vocal/Choral Music (T)
BS/BA Psychology (& Psych. Comp.) (T,PC,FW)
College of Health & Human Services:
BS in Athletic Training (T)
BS/BA Rehabilitation (T)
BS/BA Social Work (T)
BS/BA Sport & Fitness Management (T)
BS in Nursing (T, PC)
BS/BA Human Services (T, PC)
Graduate Degrees
College of Arts & Sciences:
Master of Public Administration (T,A,FW,P,SE,DLC)
MS Criminal Justice (T, DLC, FW)
MS Environmental Analysis & Management (T)
MS International Relations (T,FW,P,SE,DLC)
Sorrell College of Business:
Executive MBA (T, A, FW, SE, DLC)
Master of Bus. Admin. (T,PC,A)
MS Human Resource Management (T,A,FW,SE,DLC, PC)
MS Management (A,FW,P,SE,DLC)
College of Communication & Fine Arts:
MS in Conducting (T)
College of Education:
Master of Ed.(T,A,FW,P,SE,DLC, PC)
MS Counseling and Psychology: Community Psyc.,
Counseling Psyc., Rehab Counseling (T, PC, FW)
MS K-6 Collaborative Teacher Education (T, PC)
MS K-6 Elementary Edu. (T,PC)
MS in Secondary Education – History (T); Biology (T);
Eng/Lang Art (T); Gen Sci. (T); Health Ed. (T); Social
Science (T); Mathematics (T); Physical Sci. (T)
MS School Counseling(T, PC)
MS P-12 Education (Physical Education, Vocal/Choral
Music, Instrumental Music) (T)
MS Edu. Leadership (PC)
BSBA Human Resource Management (FW)
College of Com. & Fine Arts:
BS/BA in Art (& Art Program) (T)
BS/BA Broadcast Journalism (T)
BS/BA Journalism (Print) (T)
BS/BA Communication Arts (T)
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DEGREE PROGRAMS
College of Education:
BS/BA Art Education (T)
BS/BA Biology Education (T)
BS/BA Chemistry Education (T)
BS/BA Comprehensive General Science Education (T)
BS/BA Comprehensive Mathematics Education (T)
BS/BA Comprehensive Social Science Education (T)
BS/BA English/Language Arts Education (T)
BS/BA French Education (T)
BS/BA Health & Physical Education Collaborative (T)
BS/BA Health Education (T)
BS/BA History Education (T)
BS/BA K-6 Collaborative Teacher Education(T, PC)
BS/BA K-6 Elementary Education (T, PC)
BS/BA Latin Education (T)
BS/BA Mathematics Education (T)
DEGREE PROGRAMS
EDS Educational Leadership (PC)
EDS Elementary Education (PC)
EDS School Counseling (PC)
College of Health & Human Services:
MS in Nursing (T,PC)
MS Sport and Fitness Management (T)
1.4.25 The institution may make arrangements for some instruction to be provided by
other accredited institutions or entities through contracts or consortia.
However, the institution itself must provide instruction for all course work
required for at least one degree program at each level at which it awards
degrees.
1.4.26 Any alternative approach to meeting this requirement must be approved by the
Commission on Colleges.
Troy State University has no arrangements for instruction to be provided by other accredited
institutions or entities through contracts or consortia. The University provides instruction for all
course work required for all degree programs at each level at which it awards degrees.
1.4.27 In all cases, the institution must be able to demonstrate that it evaluates all
aspects of its educational program.
Troy State University evaluates all aspects of its educational program. Annual planning
and evaluation are tied to the strategic plan, and the annual planning and evaluation process is
based on the University’s Institutional Effectiveness Cycle. This cycle requires that each academic
program define its Six Points of Institutional Effectiveness (purpose, objectives, expected results,
assessment instruments, procedures for assessment, and persons responsible for analyzing
assessment results and formulating plans for improvement), develop an Annual Assessment
Report, and develop an Annual Plan that includes a Statement of Achievements which evaluate the
previous planning goals. Evidence of evaluation of all aspects of the University’s educational
program may be found in Chapter 3 of this document, in departmental offices, and on the OIRPE
website at http://spectrum.troyst.edu/~oirpe/.
1.4.28 The institution’s degree programs must be compatible with its stated purpose
and based upon fields of study appropriate to higher education. Institutions
may experiment in developing and defining new fields of study, but the
Commission cannot evaluate for membership an institution that offers only
programs which represent fields of study that are outside of the expertise of the
Commission’s accredited institutions.
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Troy State University’s clearly defined, published mission statement expresses the purpose
of the University. This statement is provided in Chapter 2 of this report. The University’s degree
programs are compatible with this purpose, which states:
The University offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and education specialist degrees. It
is dedicated to the preparation of students in a variety of fields in the arts and sciences,
fine arts, business, communication, applied science, counseling, nursing, and allied health
sciences, as well as to its historic role in the preparation of teachers and its outreach
partnership with public education. A strong liberal arts core is integral to all undergraduate
programs.
Furthermore, the University’s degree programs are based upon fields of study appropriate to higher
education. Each program, in its Six Points of Institutional Effectiveness, develops a purpose
statement tied to the University’s Mission Statement. A list of the degree programs is provided in
Table 1.4.24.
1.4.29 (Condition 7) The institution must have a clearly defined, published statement of
purpose appropriate to an institution of higher education.
Troy State University has a clearly defined, published mission statement that delineates
the purpose of the University. Compatible with this purpose, the University’s degree programs are
based upon fields of study appropriate to higher education. The Troy State University Mission
Statement is appropriate to an institution of higher education. This statement is discussed in
Chapter 2 of this report and can also be found in the Troy State University Graduate Bulletin (p. 7)
and the Troy State University Undergraduate Bulletin (p.5). The Mission Statement addresses the
fact that “Troy State University is a publicly assisted institution of higher education” governed by a
board of trustees and has personnel “committed to excellence in education.” Further, the Mission
states that the “University offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and education specialist degrees”
in a variety of fields in the arts and sciences, fine arts, business, communication, applied science,
counseling, education, nursing, and allied health sciences. The Mission addresses the University’s
liberal arts core; global perspective in offering undergraduate and graduate education regionally,
nationally, and internationally; delivery of education by traditional and technological means;
provision of appropriate academic, cultural, and social environments to encourage students to
realize their potential and become productive members of society; and responsiveness to students
and the larger community through administration, staff and facilities, teaching, scholarship, creative
activities, research, and public service. In addition, nine institutional objectives are provided in the
Mission Statement to further address the University’s educational programs, meeting of students’
needs, teaching, research and creative activities, public service, leadership and planning, and
equitable opportunities for all. The fact that all of these elements are included in the Mission
Statement (statement of purpose) indicates that Troy State University has a clearly defined
purpose appropriate to an institution of higher education.
1.4.30 (Condition 8) The institution must have an appropriate plan, as well as a
functioning planning and evaluation process, which identifies and integrates
projected educational, physical and financial development, and incorporates
procedures for program review and institutional improvement.
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Troy State University has developed a strategic plan, Over the Horizon: Strong Values—
Clear Vision through 2005. Annual planning and evaluation are tied to the strategic plan, and the
annual planning and evaluation process is based on Troy State University’s Institutional
Effectiveness Cycle—a continuous improvement process that won a National Association of
College and University Business Officers Management Achievement Award in 1996. The
Institutional Effectiveness Cycle requires that each program (academic and non-academic) define
the Six Points of Institutional Effectiveness (purpose, objectives, expected results, assessment
instruments, procedures for assessment, and persons responsible for analyzing assessment
results and building plans for improvement), compile an Annual Assessment Report, and develop
an Annual Plan that is tied to the Strategic Plan and that includes a Statement of Achievements
which evaluates the previous planning goals. The Manual for Annual Planning October 2000
provides the guidelines for the planning and evaluation processes, and in the appendices of the
Manual are the procedures for program review and institutional effectiveness. Evidence of the
planning and evaluation process are found in Chapter 3 of this document, on the website at
http://spectrum.troyst.edu/~oirpe/, and in the most recent annual planning document Statement of
Achievements 2001-2002, Improvements Resulting from the Institutional Effectiveness Cycle with
Annual Planning Statements 2002-2003.
1.4.31 (Condition 9) The institution must have published admission policies compatible
with its stated purpose.
Admission policies and procedures for undergraduate students are found in the Troy State
University Undergraduate Bulletin 2001-2003 (pp. 45-51). Admission requirements and procedures
for graduate students are found in the Troy State University Graduate Bulletin 2001-2003 (pp. 1121). The admission policies are compatible with the University’s stated mission statement/purpose
as paraphrased in section 1.4.29 above. The “Undergraduate Admission” Section 4.2.1 and the
“Graduate Admission” Section 4.3.2 of this Self-Study Report provide more detailed information
regarding these policies.
1.4.32 (Condition 10) All undergraduate degree programs of the institution must include
a substantial component of general education courses at the collegiate level.
1.4.33 For degree completion in associate programs, the component must constitute a
minimum of 15 semester hours or equivalent quarter hours and for
baccalaureate programs, a minimum of 30 semester hours or equivalent quarter
hours.
1.4.34 The credit hours must be drawn from and include at least one course from each
of the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and
natural sciences/mathematics.
1.4.35 The courses must be designed to ensure breadth
1.4.36 and must not be narrowly focused on those skills, techniques and procedures
peculiar to a particular occupation or profession.
The University’s associate degree programs require students to take at least 20 semester
hours of general education courses. Descriptions of the associate degree programs are given in
Troy State University Undergraduate Bulletin 2001-2003, beginning on page 306. All bachelor’s
undergraduate degree programs of Troy State University include a general education curriculum of
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at least forty-eight (48) semester hours. The general education program at Troy State University is
described on pages 91-98 of the Troy State University Undergraduate Bulletin 2001-2003, and the
Bulletin states that “the general studies program is designed to provide a fundamental basis for
advanced studies by providing educational programs that enable students to read, write, compute,
speak effectively and think critically.” Some majors have special general studies requirements, but
to conform with the Alabama Statewide Articulation and Reporting System (STARS), all majors
require courses in five areas: (1) written composition; (2) humanities and fine arts; (3) natural
sciences and mathematics; (4) history, social and behavioral sciences; and (5) other (Area 5 allows
for courses required for certain majors). The following (Table 1.4.32) lists the course requirements
of the General Studies for Non-Teaching Bachelor’s Degrees. The General Studies for Teaching
Degrees is similar but has specific requirements for particular teacher education degree programs.
Table 1.4.32 provides evidence that the general studies program is a substantial component of
undergraduate degree programs; provides the required number of semester hours; credit hours are
drawn from the appropriate areas; courses are designed to ensure breadth; and courses are not
narrowly focused on skills, techniques and procedures for a particular occupation or profession.
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Table 1.4.32
General Studies for Non-Teaching Baccalaureate Degrees
Area
I. Written Composition (6 semester
hours)
II. Humanities and Fine Arts (13
semester hours)
III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics
(11 semester hrs.)
Course No.
Courses
ENG 1101
ENG 1102
(3)
(3)
Composition I or placement in ENG 1103
Composition II or placement in ENG 1104
ENG 2205
ENG 2206
ART 1133
MUS 1131
(3)
(3)
(2)
(2)
SPH 2241
(3)
World Literature I or placement in ENG 2207
World Literature II or placement in ENG 2208
Visual Arts or placement in ART 1134
Music in Individual Development or placement in
MUS 1132
Fundamentals of Speech or placement in SPH 2243
BIO 1100
(3)
Biology I with BIO L100 (1) Lab
Select 3 semester hours from the following:
MTH 1110
(3)
Finite Mathematics
MTH 1112
(3)
Pre-Calculus Algebra or placement
IV.
History, Social and Behavioral
Sciences (12 semester hours)
Select 4 semester hours from the following:
CHM 1142
(3)
General Chemistry I with CHM L142 (1) Lab
or placement
PHY 2252
(3)
General Physics I with PHY L252 (1) Lab or
placement
SCI 2233
(3)
Physical Science with SCI L233 (1) Lab
SCI 2234
(3)
Earth Science with SCI L234 (1) Lab
Select one series:
HIS 1101
(3)
Western Civilization I or placement in HIS 1103
HIS 1102
(3)
Western Civilization II or placement in HIS 1104
or
HIS 1111
(3)
U.S. to 1877 or placement in HIS 1113
HIS 1112
(3)
U.S. since 1877 or placement in HIS 1114
Select six semester hours of one foreign language (classical or modern) or six
semester hours from the following:
ANT 2200
(3)
Anthropology
CLA 2260
(3)
Classical Mythology
ECO 2251
(3)
Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 2252
(3)
Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 2210
(3)
World Regional Geography
PHI 2203
(3)
Introduction to Philosophy
PHI 2204
(3)
Ethics
POL 2241
(3)
American National Gov. or placement in Pol 2240
PSY 2200
(3)
General Psychology Or placement in PSY 2201
REL 2280
(3)
World Religions
SOC 2275
(3)
Sociology
V.
Other (6 semester hours)
TSU 1101
IS 2200
(1)
(2)
Electives
(3)
University Orientation
Introduction to Computer Applications or
placement
Furthermore, to ensure breadth and a broader focus, courses are housed in various
departments and schools within the five existing colleges of the University—the College of Arts and
Sciences, the Sorrell College of Business, the College of Communication and Fine Arts, the
College of Education, and the College of Health and Human Services—and are taught by faculty
who have the content expertise of the particular general studies discipline being taught.
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1.4.37 (Condition 11) The number of full-time faculty members must be adequate to
provide effective teaching, advising and scholarly or creative activity.
Troy State University employs an adequate number of full-time faculty members to provide
effective teaching, advising, and scholarly or creative activity. In the fall of 2001, the University
employed 281 full-time faculty members (209 in Alabama and 72 in University College) to teach in
the academic programs of the College of Arts and Sciences, the Sorrell College of Business, the
College of Communication and Fine Arts, the College of Education, and the College of Health and
Human Services in Troy, University College, and Phenix City. The Graduating Student Survey is
administered to each student who files an Intent-to-Graduate form, and items in the following Table
1.4.37 provide evidence of effective teaching.
Table 1.4.37
Ratings of Academic Areas from the Graduating Student Survey
Item
Knowledge of subject matter and processes in their major
Knowledge of issues and trends in their major
Knowledge of theories in their major
Strategies for applying skills in their field
Knowledge of management and organizational skills in
their major
Instruction in their major
Courses in their major
General education courses
Accessibility of instructors in their major
Attitude of faculty towards students
% Rating Good, Excellent
94%
92%
90%
90%
89%
89%
92%
80%
84%
82%
One method of assessing effective scholarship is the acquisition of secured grants. From
September 1998 through September 2002, faculty and professional staff have been involved in
some 304 sponsored programs totaling $25,797,347. These programs range from programs
sponsored through the Small Business Development Center in the Sorrell College of Business to
programs designed to meet the needs of K-12 teachers in Southeast Alabama through the
Southeast Alabama Regional In-Service Center to Technology in Motion and Science in Motion
programs to help to close the digital divide and scientific gap prevalent among public school
students in southeast Alabama. Research grants include CAREER: Relationship Between
Transcription, Termination and Replication funded by the National Science Foundation, Genetic
Characteristics of Montana Sauger funded by PPL Montana, Symbiotic Protozoa of Invertebrates
funded by PADI Foundation, Colonization of Artificial Substances by Sessile Ciliated Protozoa
Dauphin Island and Vascular Flora of Dale County, Alabama funded by Walter F. Coxe Research
Fund, and Effects of Maintenance Dredging Operations on Salmonids funded by U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service.
Details of faculty activity in teaching, advising, and scholarly work in Chapter 4 provide
further evidence of the adequacy of the faculty. Results of student satisfaction surveys in Table
1.4.37 above provide additional evidence that faculty members of Troy State University are well
prepared academically and provide effective teaching and advising for students.
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1.4.38 In each major in a degree program, there must be at least one full-time faculty
member with responsibility for supervision and coordination of the major. In
those degree programs for which the institution does not identify a major, this
requirement applies to a curricular area or concentration.
As shown in Table 1.4.38, in each major for all degree programs, at least one full-time
faculty member is responsible for supervision and coordination of the major. Likewise, where there
are concentrations within particular majors, full-time faculty members supervise and coordinate
these concentrations.
Table 1.4.38
Supervisors of Academic Programs
( UC=University College, A=Atlantic Region, FW=Florida/Western Region, SE=Southeast Region, T=Troy
P=Pacific Region, PC=Phenix City, DLC=Distance Learning Center)
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Baccalaureate Degrees:
College of Arts & Sciences:
BS/BA Biology (& Bio. Program)
BS/BA Chemistry (& Chemistry Program)
BS/BA Computer Science (T&FW)
BS/BA Criminal Justice (T,FW,SE)
BS/BA English
BS/BA Environmental Sc.
BS/BA Geomatics
BS/BA History
BS/BA Marine Biology
BS/BA Mathematics
BS/BA Political Science
BS/BA Social Sciences (T,FW,SE)
Sorrell College of Business:
BSBA/BABA General Business(T,PC)
BSBA/BABA Accounting T,PC,FW)
BSBA/BABA Finance
BSBA/BABA Information Systems IS
(T,PC,SE)
BSBA/BABA Management (T,PC,FW,SE)
BSBA/BABA Marketing
BSBA/BABA Risk Management & Insurance
BAS in Resources Management (T,FW,SE)
BSBA Human Resource Management (FW)
College of Com. & Fine Arts:
BS/BA in Art (& Art Program)
BS/BA Broadcast Journalism
BS/BA Journalism (Print)
BS/BA Communication Arts
SUPERVISING FACULTY
Glenn Cohen, Ph.D.
Christopher King, Ph.D.
Jerry Hattaway, Ph.D.
Ed Stevens, Ph.D.
Harold Kaylor, Ph.D.
Glenn Cohen, Ph.D.
Jim Elithorp, Ph.D.
Allen Dennis, Ph.D.
Stephen Landers, Ph.D.
Diane Porter, Ed. S.
James Rinehart, Ph.D.
Bill Grantham, Ph.D.
Tish Matuszek, Ph.D./ Cherie Fretwell,
Ph.D. (PC)
Tom Ratcliffe, Ph.D./ Jeany Roberts, M.
Acct. (PC)
Tish Matuszek, Ph.D.
Tom Ratcliffe, Ph.D./ Randy Bradley, M.S.
(PC)
Tish Matuszek, Ph.D./ Cherie Fretwell,
Ph.D. (PC)
Tish Matuszek, Ph.D.
Carol Jordan, Ph.D.
Tish Matuszek, Ph.D./Fred Westfall, Ph.D.
(FW)
Tish Matuszek, Ph.D.
Jerry Johnson, MFA
Steve Padgett, Ph.D.
Steve Padgett, Ph.D.
Jim Vickrey, Ph.D.
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DEGREE PROGRAMS
College of Education:
BS/BA Art Education
BS/BA Biology Education
BS/BA Chemistry Education
BS/BA Comprehensive General Science
Edu.
BS/BA Comp. Mathematics Education
BS/BA Comp. Soc. Science Education
BS/BA Eng./Language Arts Education
BS/BA French Education
BS/BA Health & Phys. Ed. Collaborative
BS/BA Health Education
BS/BA History Education
BS/BA K-6 Collaborative Teacher Education
(T, PC)
BS/BA K-6 Elementary Education (T, PC)
BS/BA Latin Education
BS/BA Mathematics Education
BS/BA Physical Education
BS/BA Physics Education
BS/BA Spanish Education
BME Instrumental Music
BME Vocal/Choral Music
BS/BA Psychology (& Psychology
Comprehensive) (T,PC,FW)
College of Health & Human Services:
BS in Athletic Training
BS/BA Rehabilitation
BS/BA Social Work
BS/BA Sport & Fitness Mananagement
BS in Nursing (T, PC)
BS/BA Human Services (T, PC)
Associate Degrees:
AS/AA Social Science (UC-FW)
AS General Education (UC-FW/SE)
AS/AA Business Admin. (UC-FW)
AS Information Systems (UC-SE)
AS in Nursing (Troy)
Graduate Degrees
College of Arts & Sciences:
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
(T,A,FW,P,SE,DLC)
MS Criminal Justice (MSCJ) (T,DLC)
MS Environmental Analysis & Management
MS International Relations (T,FW,P,SE,DLC)
Sorrell College of Business:
Executive MBA (T,A,FW,SE)
Master of Business Admin. (MBA)(T,PC,A)
MS Human Resource Management (MSHRM)
(T,A,FW,SE,DL)
SUPERVISING FACULTY
Larry Percy, MFA
Glenn Cohen, Ph.D.
Christopher King, Ph.D.
B. J. Bateman, Ph.D.
Patrick Rossi, Ph.D.
Bill Grantham, Ph.D.
Mary Ann Tighe, Ph.D.
James Sherry, Ph.D.
Gayle Bush, Ph.D.
Anthony Adcock, H.S.D.
Allen Dennis, Ph.D.
Pat Hardin, Ed.D./ Carol Moore, Ed.D.
(PC)
Judy Dye, Ph.D./ Peavy Trotter, M.S. (PC)
Peter Howard, Ph.D.
Patrick Rossi, Ph.D.
Gayle Bush, Ph.D.
B. J. Bateman, Ph.D.
Ken Labrant, Ph.D.
William Denison, Ph.D.
William Denison, Ph.D.
Pam Manners, Ph.D./ Lisa Daniels, Ed.D &
Elizabeth Ullery, Ph.D. (PC)
John Anderson, M.S.
Charles Whitson, M.S./ Ellen Simmons,
M.S.
Benito Arellano, M.S.W.
Jason Lee, Ph.D.
Brenda Riley, D.S.N./ Robin Pattillo, Ph.D.
(PC)
Charles Whitson, M.S./ Lisa Daniels, Ed.D.
& Elizabeth Ullery, Ph.D. (PC)
Tom Dunn, Ph.D. (FW)
Tom Dunn, Ph.D. (FW)
Tom Dunn, Ph.D. (FW)
Tom Mowery, Ph.D. (SE)
Donna Bedsole, Ed.D.
James Rinehart, Ph.D./Terry Anderson,
Ph.D. (FW)
Ed Stevens, Ph. D.
Glenn Cohen, Ph.D.
James Rinehart, Ph.D.
Earl Ingram, Ph.D./ John Irwin, Ph.D. (PC)
Earl Ingram, Ph.D.
Earl Ingram, Ph.D.
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DEGREE PROGRAMS
MS Management (MSM) (T,A,FW,P,SE,DLC)
College of Communication & Fine Arts:
MS in Conducting
College of Education:
Master of Education (M.Ed)
(T,A,FW,P,SE,DLC)
DEGREE PROGRAMS
MS Community Psychology (T,PC,FW)
MS Counseling Psychology (PC,FW)
MS in History Education
MS in Biology Education
MS English/Language Arts Education
MS General Science Education
MS Health Education
MS Physical Education
MS School Counseling(T, PC)
MS Social Science Education
MS Vocal/Choral Music Education
MS Instrumental Music Education
MS Mathematics Education
MS Education Leadership (PC, SE)
MS K-6 Collaborative Teacher Education
MS K-6 Elementary Education (T,PC)
MS Rehabilitation Counseling
EDS Educational Leadership (PC)
EDS Elementary Education (PC)
EDS School Counseling (PC)
College of Health & Human Services:
MS in Nursing (MSN) (T,PC)
MS Sport & Fitness Management
SUPERVISING FACULTY
Earl Ingram, Ph.D.
William Denison, Ph.D.
Janet McNellis, Ph.D.
SUPERVISING FACULTY
Jeanne Wright, Ph.D.
Elizabeth Ullery, Ph.D.
Allen Dennis, Ph.D.
Glenn Cohen, Ph.D.
MaryAnn Tighe, Ph.D.
B. J. Bateman, Ph.D.
Anthony Adcock, H.S.D.
Gayle Bush, Ph.D.
Dianne Gossett, Ed.D./ Andrew Cox, Ed.D.
(PC)
Bill Grantham, Ph.D.
William Denison, Ph.D.
William Denison, Ph.D.
Patrick Rossi, Ph.D.
Carol Woolbright, Ed.D. (PC)
Pat Hardin, Ed.D.
Judy Dye, Ph.D./Nancy Pruitt, Ed.D. (PC)
Linda Shumaker-Williams, Ph.D.
Iris Saltiel, Ed.D. (PC)
Nancy Pruitt, Ed.D. (PC)
Andrew Cox, Ed.D. (PC)
Bernita Hamilton, Ph.D./ Robin Pattillo,
Ph.D.
Lance Tatum, Ph.D.
1.4.39 (Condition 12) The institution must have sufficient learning resources or, through
formal agreements or appropriate technology, ensure the provision of and ready
access to adequate learning resources and services to support the courses,
programs and degrees offered.
Troy State University provides sufficient learning resources and ready access to adequate
learning resources and services to support the courses, programs and degrees offered. The
Library has a collection of 300,000 bound volumes, 50,000 media items, 200,000 government
documents and over one million items in microform. All library materials are selected based on the
curriculum that the Library supports at the Troy campus and at regional sites. Faculty, librarians,
and students may request the purchase of course-related material. In addition, the Library
subscribes individually and through a variety of consortium arrangements to more than 70
electronic databases, many of which provide full text articles that cover the spectrum of curricular
subjects that are taught at the University. A list of the databases and the broad subject areas that
they cover follows to demonstrate the breadth of subject coverage.
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Table 1.4.39 (Same as Table 5.1.1.4)
DATABASES SUBSCRIBED TO BY TROY STATE UNIVERSITY (12/02/02)
Infotrac
Health Reference Center
Expanded Academic ASAP
General Business File ASAP
Books in Print w/reviews
One File
Associations Unlimited
Computer Database
General Reference Center Gold
Informe
Business Company Resources Center
Legal Trac
MLA International Bibliography
Encyclopedia Britannica
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary
LexisNexis
Academic Universe
Statistical Universe
Disclosure
Hoover’s Company Profiles
ProQuest Direct
CINAHL
ABI Inform Global
CJPI (Criminal Justice Periodical Index)
ProQuest Nursing Journals
ProQuest Psychology Journals
ProQuest Newspapers
Research Library Complete
EBSCOHost
Academic Search Elite
ERIC (connects to EDRS for full text)
Business Source Elite
MasterFILE Premier
Newspaper Source
Professional Development Collection
Mas Full TEXT Ultra
Vocational Search
Health Source—Consumer Edition
Health Source—Nursing/Academic Edition
USP DI Volume II
Alternate Health Watch
EBSCO Animals
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Searchasaurus
Ethnic News Watch
EBSCO Online Citations
Psychinfo 1887-Current
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Sport Discus
Business Wire News
Nursing, Biology
Social Sciences, science, humanities,
current events
Business
All subject areas
All subject areas
All subject areas
Computer Science, MIS
All subject areas
Business
Business
Law
English
All subject areas
All subject areas
News, business, legal
All subject areas
Business
Business
Nursing
Business
Criminal Justice, Education
Nursing
Psychology
Current Events, Political
All subject areas
Humanities, Social Sciences, Sciences
Education
Business
Most subject areas (popular material)
Most subject areas
Education
General interest, current events
Vocational
Nursing, consumers
Nursing
Nursing, consumers
Nursing, consumers
Education, general interest
All subject areas
Primary Education
Social Sciences, Humanities
All subject areas
Psychology
Psychology
Sports Fitness
Business
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Dun & Bradstreet
World History full text
NetLibrary (25,407 electronic titles as of 12/02/02)
SIRS
SIRS Knowledge Source
SIRS Discoverer
SIRS Renaissance
LitFinder
Essay Finder
Poem Finder
Story Finder
Facts on File—African Amer. History & Culture
Columbia Granger’s World of Poetry
CollegeSource Online
Galenet
Contemporary Authors
Scribner Writer’s Series
Twayne Author’s Series
Biography and Genealogy Master Index
North American Women Letters & Diaries
Bio-one
MathSciNet
Wiley Interscience
Emerald (business titles)
Standard and Poor’s Net-Advantage
ACS Web (American Chemical Society)
AccessScience
AccuNet/Ap Multimedia Archives
GOP Access
Thomas
ABC-Clio
America: History & Life
Historical Abstracts
ASKERIC
OCLC’s First Search (selected databases are available
remotely; all are available in Library via password)
Pub Med
Grateful Med
(Source: Library’s Webpage http://tsulib.troyst.edu)
Business
History
All subject areas
All subject areas
Humanities
English
English
English
All subject areas
All subject areas
All subject areas
English
English
English
All subject areas
History, Literature
Biology, Environmental
Mathematics
General Science
Business
Business
Chemistry
General
All subject Areas
All subject Areas
All subject areas
History
History
Education
All subject areas
Nursing, general
Nursing, general
For Troy State University students, the Library provides access to learning resources both
in the Library and on-line. Through the use of technology and networks, students may access
information and holdings from remote sites as well as from within the Library itself. Students at
Phenix City have on-line access to the TSU Library. Students in University College have remote
access to the TSU library as well as access to other libraries on military bases and through
agreements with other colleges and universities (Refer to Table 5.1.5.2). In all cases, sufficient
learning resources and services are available to support the courses, programs, and degrees
offered. More details about learning resources are found in Section 5.1 of Chapter 5 of this SelfStudy. Evidence of student satisfaction with the Library was provided by the Graduating Student
Survey (N=766) on which 75% of students who used library services rated the library services and
the library facilities as good or excellent. On the Graduate Student Survey (N=166), 78% of
graduate students rated the library good or excellent with 76% rating the quality of the holdings in
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their program good or excellent and 75% rating the quality of library holdings for their research as
good or excellent.
Accrediting agencies including the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher
Education, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, National
Association of Schools of Music, Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs,
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, Council on Social Work Education,
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and the National League for
Nursing Accrediting Commission have examined and approved the adequacy of learning
resources. Chapter 5 of this document provides further evidence of the adequacy of the
University’s learning resources and services.
1.4.40 (Condition 13) The institution must have an adequate financial base to
accomplish its purpose at an acceptable level of quality on a continuing basis.
1.4.41 The institution must provide financial statements and related documents (as
specified in Section 6.3.6) which accurately and appropriately represent the total
operation of the institution.
Troy State University has an adequate and reasonably stable financial base as
demonstrated by the tables of revenues and expenditures in Chapter 6 of this report. The following
two line graphs are based on information from the Fact Book 2002 (p. 81) and demonstrate the
stability of the University’s financial base for the past 5 years.
Revenues 1997-2001
100
80
60
40
20
0
1997
1998
1999
Millions
2000
2001
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Expenditures 1997-2001
100
80
60
40
20
0
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Millions
These graphs above illustrate that the University has an adequate financial base to
accomplish its purpose at an acceptable level of quality on a continuing basis. The range of
revenues in the graph is from $72,492,000 in 1997 to $91,179,000 in 2001 while the range of
expenditures during this same period of time was from $72,388,000 to $91,117,000. Further
evidence of the adequacy of the financial base to accomplish the University’s purpose is illustrated
in the following graph and discussed in greater detail in Section 4.1.37 of this Self-Study Report.
The following graph is based on information from the Fact Book 2002 (p. 89).
Expenditures per FTE Student
1997-2001 in Thousands
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
Additionally, the University will provide its most recently audited financial statement to the
SACS-COC Visiting Committee, and the FY 2002 audited financial report will be provided as soon
as it is available from the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts of the State of Alabama.
NOTE: It is important to note that the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
significantly overhauled the financial reporting requirements for colleges and universities with the
issuance of GASB statement No. 34, entitled "Basic Financial Statements--and Management's
Discussion and Analysis--for State and Local Governments," and statement No. 35, entitled "Basic
Financial Statements---and Management's Discussion and Analysis--for Public Colleges and
Universities." Because the University is included in the State of Alabama's financial statements, the
Department of Examiners of Public Accounts is required to follow this new reporting guidance.
Consequently, the University must also make the conversion to the new reporting standards. The
Chancellor submitted a letter (dated February 12, 2002) to the State's Chief Examiner (Ronald L.
Jones) formally requesting that the University's audit for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2002, be completed and reported no later than February 1, 2003. The Chancellor also submitted a
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letter (dated September 19, 2002) formally requesting the development of a Standard Review
Report for presentation to the SACS-COC visiting team during the February 2003 visit. In addition,
the internally prepared Annual Financial Statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2002,
will be available. Importantly, the GASB changes affected the timing of only the most recent
Examiners’ report. The Examiners’ financial statement audit for all other years covered by the
reaffirmation has been completed.
1.4.42 Any institution, whether a part of a system or not, which is seeking initial
candidacy for membership, candidacy renewal, or initial membership must
include in its application separate institutional audits and management letters
for its three most recent fiscal years, including that for the fiscal year ending
immediately prior to the date of the submission of the application.
1.4.43 Further, it must have available the audit and management letter for the most
recent fiscal year ending immediately prior to any committee visit for candidacy,
candidacy renewal, or initial membership.
1.4.44 These Audits must be conducted by independent certified public accountants or
an appropriate governmental auditing agency.
1.4.45 An applicant or candidate institution must not show an annual or cumulative
operating deficit at any time during the application process or at any time during
candidacy.
1.4.46 Applicant and candidate military institutions authorized and operated by the
federal government to award degrees must provide financial information, as
shall be required by the Commission, from appropriate governmental agencies.
1.4.47 This information must accurately represent the total operation of the institution
and
1.4.48 must be sufficient to demonstrate adequate financial support of programs and
operations.
Because “must statements” 1.4.42 through 1.4.48 apply to institutions seeking initial
candidacy, candidacy renewal, or initial membership, or the statements apply to military
institutions, they are not applicable to Troy State University because the Institution is seeking
reaffirmation of accreditation with SACS-COC and is not in any of these categories.
1.5 INITIAL MEMBERSHIP
This section is not applicable to Troy State University.
1.6 REPRESENTATION OF STATUS
1.6.1
1.6.2
An institution must be accurate in reporting to the public its status and
relationship with the Commission.
In catalogs, brochures and advertisements a member institution must
describe its relationship with the Commission only according to the following
statement: (Name of Institution) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges
of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane,
Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award
(name specific degree levels).
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The statement “Troy State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 300334097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate degree, the bachelor’s degree, the
master’s degree, and the education specialist degree” is used in the Troy State University
Undergraduate Bulletin, Graduate Bulletin, brochures, and advertisements. The University follows
all approved guidelines when referring to its relationship with the Commission on Colleges.
Furthermore, Troy State University has not published any document that uses the logo or seal of
SACS-COC.
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RESOURCES

Beyond the Normal: The Centennial History of Troy State University 1880-1986

Code of Laws of Alabama, Title 16, Chapter 56, Section 16-56-1 through 16-56-12

Code of Laws of Alabama, Title 36, Chapter 25, Section 36-25-1 through 36-25-30

Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Effectiveness (OIRPE) Website:
http://spectrum.troyst.edu/~oirpe/

Office of Sponsored Programs Database of Grants and Contracts

Over the Horizon: Strong Values—Clear Vision, Troy State University Strategic Plan 2001-2005

Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, SACS-COC, 1996

Policies, Procedures, Guidelines, SACS-COC, 1998-2000

Shelf List of Substantive Change documents

Troy State University Board of Trustees Minutes

Troy State University Compendium of Survey and Test Results for 2000-2001

Troy State University Fact Book March 2002

Troy State University Faculty Handbook, Revised 2001

Troy State University Graduate Bulletin 2001-2003

Troy State University Institutional Self-Study Plan and Manual

Troy State University Institutional Self-Study Report 1992

Troy State University Manual for Annual Planning October 2000

Troy State University Oracle 2001-2002 Student Handbook and Planner

Troy State University Oracle 2002-2003 Student Handbook and Planner

Troy State University System Calendar

Troy State University Undergraduate Bulletin 2001-2003

Bylaws of the Board of Trustees for the Troy State University System
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STRENGTHS
AGENDA FOR EXCELLENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS/
PLANS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Conditions of eligibility and other requirements related to the principles and philosophy of
accreditation are met and will be addressed in chapters 2-6. Strengths, suggestions,
recommendations, and plans for improvement will be discussed as they appear in chapters 2-6.
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COMPLIANCE CHART
Must
Statement
COMPLIANCE
1.1.1
Yes

1.1.2

1.1.3
1.1.4


1.2.1

1.2.2 &
1.2.3

1.2.4

1.3.1

1.4.1 &
1.4.2

1.4.3

1.4.4 (1)

1.4.5 (2) &
1.4.6 (3)

1.4.7
1.4.8


No
Supporting Documentation
Location
NA
Beyond the Normal, page 28; TSU
Institutional Self-Study, December, 1992; List
of TSU SACS Evaluators; Shelf list of
Substantive Change documents 1994Present
Self-Study Resource Room Shelf List;
Specialized accreditation reports; Financial
Audits 1999-2002
Title IV compliance documentation
Section 1.4 of the TSU Institutional SelfStudy Report 2002
Shelf list of Substantive Change documents
1994-Present
Shelf list of Substantive Change documents
1994-present; Policies, Procedures,
Guidelines 1996, pp. 12-19 & 1998-2000, pp.
1-13
Oracle 2002-2003, pp. 40-92; Faculty
Handbook, pp. 10-16 & 61-62
Copies of reaffirmation letters for TSUM &
TSUD
Copies of letters (1994 & 1995) from SACSCOC reaffirming accreditation of TSU; TSU
Institutional Self-Study Report 2002, Sections
1.4.1 & 1.4.2
TSU Institutional Self-Study Report 2002,
Section 1.4.3
TSU Institutional Self-Study Report 2002
Statements (a), (b), & (c) from Section 1.4.4
Beyond the Normal, pp 2-3, 28, 66, 96-97;
Code of Alabama, Section 16-56 (Title 16,
Chapter 56)
http://alabama.realsearch.com/al/code_of_al
abama.htm. Bylaws of the Board of Trustees
for the TSU System
Board of Trustees Minutes
Code of Alabama, Section 16-56
http://alabama.realsearch.com/al/code_of_al
abama.htm; Bylaws of the Board of Trustees
for the TSU System; Code of Alabama,
Section 36-25 (Title 36, Chapter 25)
http://alabama.realsearch.com/al/code_of_al
abama.htm;
Self-Study Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room &
Chancellor’s Office
Chancellor’s Office
Self-Study Resource Room &
Chancellor’s Office
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COMPLIANCE CHART
(Continued)
Must
Statement
1.4.9 &
1.4.10
Yes
No
NA

1.4.11 &
1.4.12

1.4.13

1.4.141.4.20
1.4.21 (4)

1.4.22

1.4.23 (5)

1.4.24 (6)


1.4.25 &
1.26
1.4.27

1.4.28

1.4.29 (7)

1.4.30 (8)

1.4.31 (9)

1.4.32 (10),
1.4.33,
1.4.34,
1.4.35, &
1.4.36
1.4.37 (11)
& 1.4.38



Supporting Documentation
Code of Alabama Section 36-25
http://alabama.realsearch.com/al/code_of_al
abama.htm
Code of Alabama, Section 16-56-3
http://alabama.realsearch.com/al/code_of_al
abama.htm
Bylaws of the Board of Trustees for the TSU
System, Article II, Section 4 Notice &
Information, Section 10 Agenda, Section II
Rules of Order, and Article V Amendments
TSU Institutional Self-Study Report 2002,
Statement for Section 1.4.14 through 1.4.20
Code of Alabama, Section 16-56-6
http://alabama.realsearch.com/al/code_of_al
abama.htm
Bylaws of the Board of Trustees of the TSU
System, Article III Officers
2002-2003 TSU System Calendar
TSU Undergraduate Bulletin 2001-2003 &
TSU Graduate Bulletin 2001-2003
TSU Institutional Self-Study Report 2002,
Statement for Section 1.4.25 & 1.4.26
Manual for Annual Planning October 2000,
pp. 8-20, OIRPE website:
http://spectrum.troyst.edu/~oirpe/
TSU Mission Statement; Table I-A in
Introduction of TSU Institutional Self-Study
Report 2002; Six Points of Institutional
Effectiveness (SPIE) on OIRPE website
http://spectrum.troyst.edu/~oirpe/
TSU Mission Statement in Undergraduate &
Graduate Bulletins 2001-2003
Manual for Annual Planning October 2000,
pp. 8-20, OIRPE website:
http://spectrum.troyst.edu/~oirpe/
TSU Undergraduate Bulletin 2001-2003, pp.
45-51; TSU Graduate Bulletin 2001-2003, pp.
11-21; and the TSU Mission Statement
TSU Undergraduate Bulletin 2001-2003, pp.
91-98, p. 306
Fact Book 2002, pp. 61-63, pp. 65-66, pp.
69-74;Office of Sponsored Programs
Database “Summary of Projectw with Start
Dates On or After September 1, 1998;”
Faculty Rosters
Location
Self-Study Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room &
Chancellor’s Office
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room &
Chancellor’s Office
Self-Study Resource Room &
Provost’s Office
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room & Office
of Institutional Research, Planning,
& Effectiveness (OIRPE)
Self-Study Resource Room, OIRPE
Office and website
Self-Study Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room & Office
of Institutional Research, Planning,
& Effectiveness (OIRPE) & website
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Self-Study Resource Room &
OIRPE Office
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COMPLIANCE CHART
(Continued)
Must
Statement
1.4.39 (12)
1.4.40 (13)
& 1.4.41
1.4.421.4.48
1.5.1
1.6.1 &
1.6.2
Yes
No
NA
Supporting Documentation

TSU Institutional Self-Study Report 2002,
Sections 5.1.1.4, 5.1.5.1, & 5.1.5.2
TSU Institutional Self-Study Report 2002,
Sections 6.3.1.1 & 6.3.1.2
TSU Institutional Self-Study Report 2002,
Statement preceding Sections 1.4.42-1.4.48
Initial membership is not applicable to TSU
TSU Undergraduate Bulletin 2001-2003 and
TSU Graduate Bulletin 2001-2003, pp. I-ii




Location
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room
Visiting Committee Packets & SelfStudy Resource Room