SACS ACCREDITATION
Fulfilling Our Commitments" is the name of the self-study in support of the reaffirmation of accreditation of George Mason University.The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Every ten years the university performs a self-study, the goal of which is to reaffirm that we meet the standards of accreditation set by SACS.
The university received its reaffirmation of accreditation from SACS on January 11, 2002. No follow-up report was requested.
We want to thank the members of the university for their contributions toward reaffirmation. The university received many benefits as a result of the self-study, including the establishment of
- an improved continuing education function
- an assessment program for all academic programs
- a facilities master plan
- improved administration of graduate student credentials
- improved recordkeeping regarding faculty
- a comprehensive safety plan
- the Center for Teaching Excellence
- a research program for undergraduates
- space available to students on a 24/7 basis
- a program of study leave for junior faculty
- an intercampus shuttle system
- a stronger link between the Office of Continuing Professional Education and Alumni Affairs
- a committee that works to encourage the development of university traditions
The final reports of the self-study in support of the reaffirmation of accreditation can be accessed below in either Microsoft Word 2000 format or in PDF format. (You can download a free copy of the Adobe Acrobat Reader to access the PDF format.)
| Self-Study Report | Format |
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| Compliance Report | ||
| Strategic Report | ||
The university was reviewed by the NCAA at the same time as it received review by SACS. Final NCAA reports can be accessed below in either Microsoft Word 2000 format or in PDF format.
| NCAA Draft | Format |
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| Governance and Commitment to Rules Compliance | ||
| Academic Integrity | ||
| Fiscal Integrity | ||
| Equity, Welfare and Sportsmanship | ||
| Gender Equity Plan | ||
| Minority Issues Plan | ||