Institutional Effectiveness and Planning

Welcome

Welcome to the South Georgia State College (SGSC) Institutional Effectiveness and Planning website—a central resource for faculty and staff committed to strategic planning, assessment, and continuous improvement. Our Office advances SGSC’s mission by providing data-driven insights, fostering accountability, and promoting best practices that enhance institutional effectiveness. Explore our site to access reports, tools, and resources designed to support student success and institutional excellence.

In collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs, we support accreditation processes to ensure SGSC meets and exceeds institutional standards. We coordinate the decennial and fifth-year reaffirmation reviews by SACSCOC, monitor ongoing compliance with accreditation requirements, document student achievement in alignment with federal guidelines, and track specialized program accreditations.

Mission

Our mission is to integrate and advance institutional effectiveness practices in a holistic way that supports the College's overall mission, vision, and goals and contributes to student success.

Vision Statement

Seek to be recognized as a model of excellence and innovation and acclaimed for its commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Core Principles

• Accreditation & Compliance – Ensuring adherence to SACSCOC accreditation standards, federal regulations, and specialized program requirements.
• Student Success & Institutional Excellence – Using data-driven insights to support decision-making, improve student outcomes, and advance SGSC’s mission.
• Privacy & Confidentiality – Protecting sensitive student and institutional data in compliance with FERPA and other regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration – Partnering with faculty, staff, and administrators to enhance assessment, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness.