Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is the institutional body for the accreditation of degree-granting higher education institutions in Southern states. It serves as the common denominator of shared values and practices among the diverse institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia, as well as Latin America and other international sites approved by the Commission on Colleges that award associate, baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degrees. The commission also accepts applications from other international institutions of higher education.
Wake Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Wake Technical Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Wake Technical Community 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 (www.sacscoc.org).
Wake Technical Community College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Reports and correspondence
2022
- 09/16/2022 - SACSCOC approves termination of Certificate in Pharmaceutical Basics
- 09/02/2022 - SACSCOC approves termination of Global Business Certificate in International Business
- 03/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves new AAS degree in Paralegal Technology
- 01/26/2022 - SACSCOC approves re-opening of Diploma program in Pharmacy Technology D45520
- 01/26/2022 - SACSCOC acknowledgment of AAS degree in Public Safety Administration A55480/C55480L/C55480P
- 01/21/2022 - SACSCOC approves termination of Certificate In Electrical Systems Technology C35130
- 01/21/2022 - SACSCOC approves termination of Certificate in IT Help Desk Technician C25590HD
- 01/21/2022 - SACSCOC approves termination of AAS Degree in General Occupational Technology A55280
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the Certificate Computer Tech Foundations C25590FA
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the Certificate Web Development Foundations C25590WA
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the Certificate in Office Administration - Office Software C25370SA
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the Certificate Computer Programming Foundations C25590FB
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the Certificate in IT Services Technician C25590IS
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the AAS in IT Services and Support A25590IS
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the Certificate Wireless Network C25590WN
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to AAS in Cloud Infrastructure A25590CI
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the Certificate Penetration Testing/Ethical Hacking C25590PE
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the Certificate in GRD - Graphic Design C30100AA
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery Certificate in Substance Abuse Intervention C4538EI
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling C4538ECO
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the AAS in Human Services Technology Substance Abuse A4538E
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to Certificate program in Human Services Technology Mental Health C4538C
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the AAS in Human Services Technology Mental Health A4538C
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the Certificate Human Services Technology Gerontology C4538B
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the AAS in Human Services Technology Gerontology A4538B
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the AAS in Human Services Technology A45380
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery Diploma in Medical Assisting D45400
- 01/18/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of distance education method of delivery to the AAS in Medical Assisting A45400
- 01/12/2022 - SACSCOC approves addition of a distance education method of delivery to the Certificate Program in Cyber Operations and Digital Forensics C25590CF
2021
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate AAS and Certificate in Healthcare Simulation Technology
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate AAS Fire Protection Technology
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate AAS Heavy Equipment Operation, Management, and Service
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Advanced Biopharmaceutical Practices
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology: Design
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Architectural Technology: Architectural CAD II
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Architectural Technology: Architectural Practices
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing and Quality
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Biopharmaceutical Regulations
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Biopharmaceutical Technology: Safety, Best Practices and Control
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Civil Engineering Technology
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Cybersecurity Support
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Electrical Systems Technology
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Electronics Engineering Technology: Instrumentation
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Fire Protection Technology Fire Management
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Fire Protection Technology
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Geomatics Mapping Technician
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Geomatics Technology: Fundamentals of Surveying Tools and Technologies
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Heavy Equipment Operation, Management, and Service: Advanced Heavy Equipment Operator
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Heavy Equipment Operation, Management, and Service: Basic Heavy Equipment Operator
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Plumbing: Introduction to Plumbing Techniques Rough In and Trim Out Procedures
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Certificate Welding Technology
- 08/13/2021 - Terminate Diploma Heavy Equipment Operation, Management, and Service
- 08/09/2021 - Adding UAS courses to AAS Degrees in Geomatics Technology and Civil Engineering Technology02/01/2021 - New AAS Degree Biotechnology not a substantive change
- 08/04/2021 – Reopening of off-campus instructional site – Knightdale High School
- 08/04/2021 - Revised AAS Degree in Civil Engineering
- 08/04/2021 - Revised AAS Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology
- 08/04/2021 - New Certificate Public Safety Administration Leadership
- 08/04/2021 - New Certificate in Commercial AC
- 08/04/2021 - New Certificate in Residential Advanced AC
- 08/04/2021 - Revised AAS Degree in Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
- 08/04/2021 - Revised AAS Degree Commercial AC Track
- 08/04/2021 - Revised AAS Degree in Building Automation Track
- 08/04/2021 - New Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Technology BioMaintenance
- 08/04/2021 - New Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Technology BioQuality
- 07/30/2021 – Program Closure Certificates in Therapeutic Massage I and II
- 07/29/2021 - SACSCOC Notification Letter concerning the establishment of the East Wake Campus site
- 07/29/2021 - New Certificates under existing AAS degrees: IT Service Technician Certificate and Public Safety Administration Leadership Certificate
- 07/02/2021 SACSCOC approves the new AAS degree in Biotechnology
- 06/22/2021 - Letter to SACSCOC Adding New AAS Degree in Public Administration A55480/C55480L/C55480P
- 02/15/2021 - Diploma in Practical Nursing not a significant departure from existing Associate Degree in Nursing
- 02/12/2021 - Approval of AAS Degree in Public Safety Administration
- 02/10/2021 - Two New Degrees AA Teacher Preparation and AS Teacher Preparation not significant departures from existing programs
- 02/05/2021 - Closure of AAS Degree in Computer Engineering
- 02/05/2021 - Closure of AAS Degree in IT Networking Management
- 01/12/2021 - Fifth-year report letter
2020
- 09/25/2020 - Termination of Diploma in Data Storage and Virtualization and new Diploma in Collision Repair and Refinishing Technology
- 09/25/2020 - Termination of Diploma in Hacking and Forensic Science
- 09/21/2020 - New Certificates under AAS Electrical Systems Technology; Diploma Plumbing; AAS Heavy Equipment Operations, Management, and Services; AAS Architectural Technology
- 08/12/2020 - Closure of Certificates in Management Accounting; Android Applications Developer; and iOS Applications Developer
- 08/05/2020 - Request for additional information Diploma in Practical Nursing
- 08/05/2020 - Request for additional information concerning AAS Public Safety Administration degree
- 07/31/2020 - Closure of AAS in Mobile Applications Developer and several related Certificates
- 07/27/2020 - SACSCOC Approves Temporary Emergency Relocation of Instruction July 27, 2020 – January 1, 2021
- 07/17/2020 - Closure of .NET Programming Certificate
- 07/17/2020 - Closure of AAS degree in Mobile Applications Developer and Certificates in Android and iOS Applications Developer
- 07/17/2020 - Closure of Certificates in Management Accounting: Decision Making and Planning and Control
- 07/17/2020 - Closure of AAS Degrees in Healthcare Business Informatics and IT: Software Development and Certificates in Hospitality Management Core and Foodservice Entrepreneur
- 07/17/2020 - Closure of AAS Degrees in Storage and Virtualization and Technical Support and Certificate in Cybersecurity
- 07/17/2020 - Closure of AAS Degrees in Heavy Equipment Operations, Management, and Services: Repair and Welding; Project Management; Entrepreneurship/Business
- 07/03/2020 - Closure of AAS Degree in Mission Critical Operations
- 06/29/2020 - New Certificate in Management Accounting and Fraud Examination
- 06/29/2020 - SACSCOC approval of Beltline Center to offer credit courses Spring 2020 (25-49% Level)
- 03/27/2020 - Temporary Emergency Relocation of Instruction – Coronavirus
- 03/13/2020 - SACSCOC Approves AAS Degree in Medical Sonography
- 02/03/2020 - SACSCOC requests additional information for AAS Degree in Medical Sonography
- 01/30/2020 - Termination AAS Office Administration Finance and AAS Office Administration Office Software
- 01/30/2020- Termination Certificates in Geomatics Design; CAD; Field Technician
- 01/30/2020 - Termination Certificates in Design; Field Technician; Office CAD
- 01/30/2020 - Termination Certificates Basic Plumbing; Plumbing Concepts II
- 01/30/2020 - Termination Certificates Additive Manufacturing; Materials Engineering; Mechanical Drafting; Thermal Mechanics
- 01/30/2020 - Termination Certificate in Baking
- 01/30/2020 - Termination Certificates in Architectural and Landscaping Illustration; Architectural Design; Building Information Modeling; Landscaping Design; Plant Identification
2019
- 12/06/2019 - Closure of Diploma in Emergency Medical Sciences
- 12/06/2019 - Closure of Diploma in Therapeutic Massage
- 11/13/2019 - New Certificates and Diplomas linked to several existing AAS Degrees
- 10/25/2019 - Changing Name of Certificate to Introduction to Criminal Justice
- 10/11/2019 - Termination of Certificate in Baking and Pastry
- 09/27/2019 - SACSCOC Sub Change Follow Up - Program Closure, Certificate in Cosmetology Effective August 13, 2018
- 08/12/2019 - Termination of Diploma in Pharmacy Technology
- 07/09/2019 - SACSCOC Approval Letter of AAS Degree and Several Certificates in Accounting and Finance
- 07/01/2019 - New Certificates in Accounting for Fall 2019
- 07/01/2019 - New Certificate in Fire Science for Fall 2019
- 07/01/2019 - New Certificates in Criminal Justice for Fall 2019
- 06/21/2019 - Termination of Basic Certificate in Fire Protection Technology
- 06/21/2019 - Termination of Homeland Security Certificate
- 06/21/2019 - Termination of Intelligence Analysis Certificate
- 06/21/2019 - Termination of Lateral Entry Certificate in Early Childhood Education Program
- 06/21/2019 - Termination of Loss Control Investigations Certificate
- 06/21/2019 - Termination of Principles of Corrections Certificate
- 03/01/2019 - Intent to offer AAS Degree in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology effective Fall 2019
- 02/14/2019 - Closure of Knightdale High School and Middle Creek High School sites
- 02/01/2019 - Termination of AAS degree in Facilities Maintenance Technology
- 01/31/2019 - SACS Approval of Certificate in Mammography
- 01/25/2019 - Termination of AAS Degree in Environmental Science Technology
- 01/23/2019 - SACSCOC response concerning the Certificate in Mammography
- 01/17/2019 - Dr. Gayle Greene named Acting President of Wake Technical Community College
- 01/11/2019 - Dr. Scott Ralls appointment as President of Wake Tech effective May 1, 2019
2018
- 12/17/2018 - SACSCOC response to the closing of the AAS degree in Facilities Maintenance
- 12/05/2018 - SACSCOC Approves Renaming North Campus the Stephen C. Scott Northern Wake Campus
- 11/06/2018 - SACSCOC Verification of Wake Tech certificates and diplomas for US Dept of Education
- 09/27/2018 - SACS English as a Foreign Language( EFL Program)
- 09/06/2018 - Termination of Diploma in Surgical Technology effective Fall 2018
- 08/28/2018 – New Certificates connected with the AAS degree in Baking and Pastry Art
- 08/13/2018 – New Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Services Technology: Gerontology
- 07/30/2018 - Closure of Certificates in the AAS Business Administration Program
- 07/30/2018 - Closure of Certificates and diploma in Computer Information Technologies Division
- 07/30/2018 - New Certificates in Business Administration and HST and EMS
- 07/17/2018 - NWCCA Closure of Hospitality Management and Adding Business Administration
- 03/19/2018 - RTP Campus
- 03/19/2018 - Healthcare Simulation Technology
- 02/12/2018 - New AAS Degrees in Business Administration: Project Management and Operations Management for Fall 2018
- 01/24/2018 - Closure of Diploma in Heavy Equipment Operator and adding new AAS Heavy Equipment Operator
- 01/24/2018 - New Certificates Effective Fall 2017
- 01/04/2018 - SACSCOC letter concerning the RTP Campus
2017
- 12/19/2017 - Termination of ISA with Nash CC concerning AAS Simulation and Game Development program
- 12/15/2017 - Added Five New Certificates to the AAS degree in Facilities Maintenance Technology Fall 2017
- 12/13/2017 - Adding “Southern Wake Campus” to the street address of Wake Technical Community College
- 11/16/2017 - Terminations and Replacements Hospitality Management
- 11/03/2017 - Changing the name of the Main Campus to Southern Wake Campus
- 09/28/2017 - North Carolina Competency-Based Education Project
- 09/14/2017 - Criminal Justice AAS Name Change
- 09/14/2017 - NCCCS Reorganization of CT Division
- 08/15/2017 - New AAS Degree in Building Automation Technology
- 08/04/2017 - North Wake College and Career Academy
- 07/26/2017 - North Wake College and Career Academy Approval Letter
- 07/13/2017 - Delay in RTP Campus construction; the off-campus site will not open until after January 2018
- 06/20/2017 - Termination of ISA concerning Pharmacy Technology and closing of Wake Tech's connection with Workforce Development Center in Clayton, NC
- 05/18/2017 - Terminating the ISA Pharmacy Technology Program SACSCOC requesting more information
- 02/13/2017 - Conversion of Clock Hours, not a Substantive Change Issue
- 02/09/2017 - Termination of ISA Agreement with CPCC Geospatial Technology Certificate Geographic Information Science
- 01/25/2017 - New Program AAS Degree in Facility Maintenance Technology
- 01/25/2017 - New Off-Campus Sites – Knightdale High School and Middle Creek High School for Fall 2016
- 01/11/2017 - Delay in the opening of the RTP Campus
2016
- 12/12/2016 - Notification of the Wakefield Career Technical Education High School
- 11/01/2016 - Temporary Relocation of Vernon Malone College and Career Academy
- 09/30/2016 - Renaming credential to International Logistics Certificate
- 09/09/2016 - Termination of the RIBN Transfer Agreement with Winston Salem State University
- 08/25/2016 - Renaming AFA Degree Associate in Fine Arts in Visual Arts
- 08/25/2016 - Renaming AAS Degree Supply Chain Management Program
- 08/17/2016 - New Certificate Introduction to Law Enforcement effective Fall 2016
- 08/09/2016 - New AAS Degree Mission Critical Operations program
- 08/04/2016 - Termination of Associate in Fine Arts in Music and Music Education degree
- 08/02/2016 - Renamed Computer Information Technology Division degrees and new AAS degree in Mobile Applications Developer
- 07/18/2016 - Termination of Mechanical Drafting Technology program
- 07/18/2016 - Realignment and Renaming of academic credentials in the Computer Information Technology Division
- 07/18/2016 - Termination of Applied Biotechnology Certificate and Accreditation of Pharmacy Technology Program by PTAC
- 06/27/2016 - Notifying SACSCOC of intent to submit a modified prospectus for RTP Campus
- 06/22/2016 - Termination of ISA for Simulation and Game Development program with Vance Granville Community College
- 05/16/2016 - Termination of Database Analytics Certificate and Creation Additive Manufacturing Certificate
- 04/25/2016 - New Certificates in Collision and Refinishing Technology offered at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy (Spring 2016)
- 03/18/2016 - Perry Health Science Campus
- 02/23/2016 - Terminating AAS in Computer-Integrated Machining Technology
- 02/17/2016 - Termination of Engineering Management Certificate
- 01/19/2016 - Certificate in Cosmetology at NCCIW and two new certificates in Heavy Equipment Operator
2015
- 10/26/2015 - New Certificate in Computer Controlled Welding
- 10/26/2015 - New Associate Degree in Human Services Technology Mental Health
- 10/26/2015 - Expansion of Computer Information Technology AAS degrees to Western Wake Campus
- 10/01/2015 - New AAS Facilities Technology Multi Trades degree at VMCCA and Southern Wake (Main) Campus
- 08/13/2015 - Name Change of AS Pre-Engineering to Associate in Engineering program
- 07/01/2015 - 2015 SACS accreditation letter
- 05/26/2015 - New Architectural and Landscaping Illustration and Landscaping Design Certificates for Fall 2015
- 05/22/2015 - New AAS Degrees and Certificates and Four Program Closures effective Summer and Fall 2015 Terms
- 04/15/2015 - RTP Campus Notification (Open November 2017)
- 03/20/2015 - Expansion of Early Childhood Education programs at the North Campus
- 03/11/2015 - SACSCOC Letter correcting the March 5, 2015 letter (approved programs being added to approved sites)
- 03/05/2015 - Expansion of AAS degree programs on the Northern Wake Campus
- 02/17/2015 - New Certificates Offered Fall 2015 Embedded in Existing AAS Degrees
Email the Institutional Effectiveness and Research Office (Dr. Carrie Bartek, [email protected]) if you would like additional information or documents describing the accreditation, approval and/or licensing process linked to the academic programs at Wake Tech.
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