Specialized Accreditation Support
For New Accreditation
Prior to submitting a new application for specialized accreditation for your college, program, or discipline, notify Strategic Planning and Assessment of your intent to do so.
For Existing Accreditation
Prior to submitting reports or documentation to a specialized accreditation agency, submit the report or documentation to the College Dean for review. Once the Dean has approved the report/documentation and it has been submitted to the accreditor, please forward a copy to Strategic Planning and Assessment.
Assessment Support
If a specialized accreditation agency has requested to meet with accreditation or assessment personnel, please schedule a visit to discuss prior to the site visit by contacting Strategic Planning and Assessment as soon as you are notified.
Academic Review Documentation
If you will be submitting specialized accreditation review documentation in lieu of a separate academic program review required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), submit the following three documents to Strategic Planning and Assessment:
- Self-study or internal review report
- External reviewer report including documentation indicating reaccreditation decision
- Institutional response
Contact Information
Kathy Paradise, MA, LPC
Asst. Vice Provost, Assessment and Planning
Strategic Planning and Assessment
Kathy.paradise@utsa.edu
