Institutional Effectiveness – Athens Technical College
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Institutional Effectiveness – Athens Technical College
Institutional Effectiveness
About the Office
Mission
The mission of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness is to foster a culture of continuous improvement. This is accomplished through consulting with departments on annual plans, objectives, and assessments; ensuring planning processes inform budgeting decisions; providing data reports and analysis to support informed decision-making; steering institution-level accreditation processes and supporting program-level accreditation; providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders; and aligning curriculum changes with accreditation considerations.
Accreditation
Athens Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree. Questions about the accreditation of Athens Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on
SACSCOC’s website
.
Substantive Change Procedures
View Policies
(Revised Oct. 2022)
Student Achievement Data
Athens Technical College identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the college’s mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. ATC has identified the following performance indicators to show evidence of student success: IPEDS Graduation Rates, Fall-to-Fall Retention of Beginning Students, and Placement Rates.
View All Student Achievement Data
Strategic Plan 2023-2028: ATC The Destination
Download Strategic Plan
Institutional Effectiveness SharePoint Site
IE SharePoint Site
You must have an Athens Technical College faculty or staff login to access.
Meet Our Staff
Dr. Laurie McDowell
Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Athens
I-402 D
706-552-0989
Email
Dr. Kristen Douglas
Vice President of Academic Affairs & Institutional Effectiveness
Athens Campus
I-402
706-227-5375
Email
Chris Thaxton
Director
Athens Campus
706-583-2528
Email
Institutional Effectiveness
About the Office
Mission
The mission of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness is to foster a culture of continuous improvement. This is accomplished through consulting with departments on annual plans, objectives, and assessments; ensuring planning processes inform budgeting decisions; providing data reports and analysis to support informed decision-making; steering institution-level accreditation processes and supporting program-level accreditation; providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders; and aligning curriculum changes with accreditation considerations.
Accreditation
Athens Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree. Questions about the accreditation of Athens Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on
SACSCOC’s website
.
Substantive Change Procedures
View Policies
(Revised Oct. 2022)
Student Achievement Data
Athens Technical College identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the college’s mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. ATC has identified the following performance indicators to show evidence of student success: IPEDS Graduation Rates, Fall-to-Fall Retention of Beginning Students, and Placement Rates.
View All Student Achievement Data
Strategic Plan 2023-2028: ATC The Destination
Download Strategic Plan
Institutional Effectiveness SharePoint Site
IE SharePoint Site
You must have an Athens Technical College faculty or staff login to access.
Meet Our Staff
Dr. Laurie McDowell
Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Athens
I-402 D
706-552-0989
Dr. Kristen Douglas
Vice President of Academic Affairs & Institutional Effectiveness
Athens Campus
I-402
706-227-5375
Chris Thaxton
Director
Athens Campus
706-583-2528