Office of Institutional Accreditation, Program Development, and Analysis

Mission

The Office of Institutional Accreditation, Program Development, and Analysis (OIA) supports the mission of UTRGV by a) maintaining compliance with the principles, standards, and policies of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); b) managing the process to ensure that all academic programs, both new and existing, align with policies and guidelines provided by the University, discipline specific accreditors, The University of Texas System (UTS), and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB); and c) supporting the completion of University reports for both internal and external constituents.

Substantive Change

Information on SACSCOC's Substantive Change Policy and Procedures and UTRGV's Substantive Change Policy.

Specialized Accreditation

In addition to UTRGV SACSCOC accreditation, many academic units hold accreditation from specialized or professional agencies.

Faculty Credentialing

In compliance with SACSCOC standards, UTRGV documents the qualifications of its teaching faculty on an on-going basis.

Program Development

OIA oversees the processes associated with new program development and revisions to existing programs at UTRGV.

Educational Agreements

OIA assists in providing training and management of the educational affiliation agreement process.

OIA is the institutional team responsible for all of UTRGV's accreditations efforts. Additional contact information here.