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2020 Reaffirmation of Accreditation

In July 2015, the SACSCOC Board of Trustees approved TSTC’s merger/consolidation of its four legacy colleges (Waco, Harlingen, Marshall, and West Texas) and approved off-site locations as a singly accredited, multi-campus institution with the Waco location serving as the main TSTC campus. As a result, TSTC operates under one set of state-wide operating standards and is considered a new institution from accreditation standpoint.


In accordance with SACSCOC’s policy on substantive change for mergers/consolidations, SACSCOC is required to conduct a full accreditation review of newly merged institutions within five (5) years of initial accreditation. By default, TSTC is in the SACSCOC Reaffirmation Class of 2020. TSTC’s road to accreditation affirmation begins with the submission of a compliance certification report and state-wide Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) in 2019, followed by on and off-campus site reviews, and final approval by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees in 2020.


During this process, TSTC will undergo a comprehensive review by SACSCOC of all its operations including all campuses and off-site locations at which postsecondary degree or non-degree work is offered as well as all work offered through distance education. Campus members are encouraged to ask questions as we thoroughly evaluate our services and programs for continuous improvement and to ensure fulfillment of TSTC’s mission and vision.

Statement of Accreditation

Texas State Technical College (TSTC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Associate degrees and Certificates of Completion. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Texas State Technical College.

 


Contact

Celina Garza, M.Ed.,
Vice President and TSTC
SACSCOC Liaison


Texas State Technical College
1902 N. Loop 499
Harlingen, TX 78550

Celina.Garza@tstc.edu

956-364-4050

Texas State Technical College 3801 Campus Drive Waco, Texas 76705 254-799-3611
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