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Southern Association of Colleges and SchoolsCommission on CollegesINSTITUTIONAL SUMMARY FORMPREPARED FOR COMMISSION REVIEWSGENERAL INFORMATIONName of Institution College of CharlestonName, Title, Phone number, and email address of Accreditation LiaisonDr. Divya BhatiAssociate Vice-President for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic PlanningAssistant Professor, Higher Education AdministrationSACSCOC LiaisonPhone: 843.953.9443bhatid@cofc.eduName, Title, Phone number, and email address of Technical Support person for theCompliance CertificationDr. Karin RoofDirector of Academic Assessment and Strategic PlanningPhone: 843.953.5582roofk@cofc.eduIMPORTANT:Accreditation Activity (check one):XSubmitted at the time of Reaffirmation OrientationSubmitted with Compliance Certification for ReaffirmationSubmitted with Materials for an On-Site Reaffirmation ReviewSubmitted with Compliance Certification for Fifth-Year Interim ReportSubmitted with Compliance Certification for Initial Candidacy/Accreditation ReviewSubmitted with Merger/Consolidations/AcquisitionsSubmitted with Application for Level ChangeSubmission date of this completed document: September 12, 2016
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS1. Level of offerings (Check all that apply)Diploma or certificate program(s) requiring less than one year beyond Grade 12Diploma or certificate program(s) of at least two but fewer than four years of work beyondGrade 12Associate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 60 semester hours or the equivalentdesigned for transfer to a baccalaureate institutionAssociate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 60 semester hours or the equivalentnot designed for transferX Four or five-year baccalaureate degree program(s) requiring a minimum of 120 semesterhours or the equivalentX Professional degree program(s)X Master's degree program(s)Work beyond the master's level but not at the doctoral level (such as Specialist inEducation)Doctoral degree program(s)Other (Specify)2. Types of Undergraduate Programs (Check all that apply)Occupational certificate or diploma program(s)Occupational degree program(s)Two-year programs designed for transfer to a baccalaureate institutionX Liberal Arts and GeneralX Teacher PreparatoryX ProfessionalOther (Specify)GOVERNANCE CONTROLCheck the appropriate governance control for the institution:Private (check one)Independent, not-for-profitName of corporation ORName of religious affiliation and control:Independent, for-profit *If publicly traded, name of parent company:2
XPublic state * (check one)Not part of a state system, institution has own independent boardPart of a state system, system board serves as governing boardPart of a state system, system board is super governing board, local governing boardhas delegated authorityXPart of a state system, institution has own independent board* If an institution is part of a state system or a corporate structure, a description of the system operationmust be submitted as part of the Compliance Certification for the decennial review. See Commissionpolicy “Reaffirmation of Accreditation and Subsequent Reports” for additional direction.”INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATIONFOR REVIEWERSDirections:Please address the following and attach the information to this form.1. History and CharacteristicsProvide a brief history of the institution, a description of its current mission, an indication of itsgeographic service area, and a description of the composition of the student population. Include adescription of any unusual or distinctive features of the institution and a description of the admissionspolicies (open, selective, etc.). If appropriate, indicate those institutions that are considered peers.Please limit this section to one-half page.2. List of DegreesList all degrees currently offered (A. S., B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., for examples) and the majors orconcentrations within those degrees, as well as all certificates and diplomas. For each credentialoffered, indicate the number of graduates in the academic year previous to submitting this report.Indicate term dates.3. Off-Campus Instructional Locations and Branch CampusesList all locations where 50% or more credit hours toward a degree, diploma, or certificate can beobtained primarily through traditional classroom instruction. Report those locations in accord with theCommission’s definitions and the directions as specified below.Off-campus instructional sites—a site located geographically apart from the main campus at whichthe institution offers 50 % or more of its credit hours for a diploma, certificate, or degree. This includeshigh schools where courses are offered as part of dual enrollment. For each site, provide theinformation below. The list should include only those sites reported and approved by SACSCOC.Listing unapproved sites below does not constitute reporting them to SACSCOC. In such cases whenan institution has initiated an off-campus instructional site as described above without prior approval bySACSCOC, a prospectus for approval should be submitted immediately to SACSCOC.3
1. History and CharacteristicsFounded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a state-supported comprehensive institution thatprovides education in the arts and sciences, education and business. With the main campuslocated in the heart of historic Charleston, the College strives to meet the growing educationaldemands primarily of the Lowcountry and the State of South Carolina and, secondarily, of thesoutheast United States. Consistent with its heritage, a liberal arts undergraduate curriculum iscentral to the mission of the College. In addition to offering a broad range of baccalaureatedegree programs, the College also provides a range of master's degree programs that arecompatible with the needs of the community and the State. A recent change in the College’smission would allow for a limited number of doctoral degrees should location and need warrant.The College of Charleston serves a student body from its geographical area and also recruitsstudents from national and international communities. The College seeks applicants capable ofsuccessfully completing degree requirements and students who excel academically. Totalheadcount enrollment in fall 2015 was 11,946 including 9,590 full-time undergraduate; 288 fulltime graduate; 878 part-time undergraduate; 775 part-time graduate; and 415 students enrolled innon-credit courses. Eight schools (School of the Arts; School of Business; School of Education,Health, and Human Performance; School of Humanities and Social Sciences; School ofLanguages, Cultures, and World Affairs; and School of Science and Mathematics; GraduateSchool of University of Charleston, South Carolina (UCSC)) report to the Executive VicePresident and Provost, as does the Honors College. Off-campus locations under the direction ofthe College include College of Charleston North Campus; Lowcountry Graduate Center; GriceMarine Laboratory; 701 East Bay Street; and La Rochelle, France.The College of Charleston peer list includes Appalachian State, Elon University, James MadisonUniversity, University of Mary Washington, University of North Carolina Wilmington, andUniversity of Tampa. Aspirational peers include Boston College, College of William and Mary,Miami University, and University of New Hampshire.College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 4
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)Degrees Awarded Count by Term and Academic Year 2014-15Undergraduate ProgramsDegreeAccounting (ACCT)ABConcentration Awarded(Track, Emphasis, n American Studies (AAST)N/A12105274BAN/A0066African-American/Black Studies (AAST)ABN/A0000Anthropology 011BAN/A231924ABN/A0011Music Industry Concentration (ARMU)0000BAN/A6145979Music Industry Concentration A0000BSN/A0066Archaeology (ARCH)Art History (ARTH)Arts Management (ARTM)Astronomy (ASTR)Astrophysics (ASTP)Athletic Training (ATEP)Biochemistry (BIOC)Biology (BIOL)0ABN/A0000BSN/A132024ABN/A0000Molecular Biology Concentration (MOLB)0000BAN/A11164673BSN/A111078990022Molecular Biology Concentration (MOLB)College of CharlestonTotalInstitutional SummaryPage 5
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)Biology (Secondary Ed Content) (EDBL)ABN/A0000BSN/A0011ABN/A0000Entrepreneurship Concentration (ENTR)0000Finance Concentration (FINC)0000Global Logistics and Transportation Concentration(GLAT)Hospitality and Tourism Management Concentration(HTMT)Leadership, Change, and Social ResponsibilityConcentration (LCSR)Marketing Concentration (MKTG)0000000000000000Real Estate Concentration (REAL)00003134133198Entrepreneurship Concentration (ENTR)4217Finance Concentration (FINC)21811Global Logistics and Transportation Concentration(GLAT)Hospitality and Tourism Management Concentration(HTMT)Leadership, Change, and Social ResponsibilityConcentration (LCSR)Marketing Concentration (MKTG)10670358521017541726Real Estate Concentration (REAL)11911ABN/A0000BAN/A0167BSN/A121013Chemistry (Secondary Ed Content)(EDCH)ABN/A0000BAN/A0000Classics (CLAS)ABN/A0077BAN/A0112ABN/A0011Business Administration (BADM)BSChemistry (CHEM)College of CharlestonN/AInstitutional SummaryPage 6
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)Classics (Foreign Lang Educ Content)(EDCL)Communication (COMM)Computer Information Systems (INFS)Computer Science (CSCI)Computing in the Arts on Studies Concentration (CCST)*3003Corporate and Organizational CommunicationConcentration (CCCM)*Media Studies Concentration 10BSN/A142530ABArt Concentration (CIAR)0000Music Concentration (CIMU)0000Theatre Concentration (CITH)0000BADance (DANC)ABBAData Science (DATA)College of CharlestonABArt Concentration (CIAR)11911Music Concentration (CIMU)0112Theatre Concentration (CITH)0202N/A0000Performance/Choreography Concentration (DAPC)0000N/A1146Performance/Choreography Concentration (DAPC)0101Accounting Cognate (ACDI)0000Biomechanics Cognate (BIOM)0000Customer Relationship Cognate (CUST)0000Economics Cognate (ECDI)0000Exercise Physiology Cognate (EXPH)0000Finance Cognate (FIDI)0000Geoinformatics Cognate (GEDI)0000Institutional SummaryPage 7
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)Molecular Biology Cognate (MOBI)0000Organismal Biology Cognate (ORBI)0000Physics and Astronomy Cognate (PHYA)0000Psychology Cognate (PSDI)0000Sociology Cognate (SODI)0000Supply Chain Management Cognate (SUPP)0000e-Commerce Cognate (ECOM)0000Accounting Cognate (ACDI)0000Biomechanics Cognate (BIOM)0000Customer Relationship Cognate (CUST)0011Economics Cognate (ECDI)0000Exercise Physiology Cognate (EXPH)0011Finance Cognate (FIDI)0000Geoinformatics Cognate (GEDI)0000Molecular Biology Cognate (MOBI)0000Organismal Biology Cognate (ORBI)0000Physics and Astronomy Cognate (PHYA)0000Psychology Cognate (PSDI)0000Sociology Cognate (SODI)0000Supply Chain Management Cognate (SUPP)0011e-Commerce Cognate 8ABN/A0000BSN/A171826ABN/A0000Creative Writing Concentration (ENCW)0011BSEarly Childhood Education (EDEC)Economics (ECON)Elementary Education (EDEL)English (ENGL)College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 8
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)BAN/A392739Creative Writing Concentration 83ABN/A0000BSN/A353543Foreign Language Education and Classics(EDFL)ABN/A0000BSN/A0011Foreign Language Education and Frenchand Francophone Studies (EDFL)ABN/A0000BSN/A0022Foreign Language Education and German(EDFL)ABN/A0000BSN/A0000Foreign Language Education and Spanish(EDFL)ABN/A0000BSN/A0033French and Francophone Studies (ForeignLang Educ Content) (EDFF)ABN/A0000BAN/A0022French and Francophone Studies (FRFS)ABN/A0000BAN/A001010ABN/A0000Environmental Geosciences Emphasis (EGEO)0000N/A1113Environmental Geosciences Emphasis (EGEO)0000N/A721524Environmental Geosciences Emphasis (EGEO)0011English (Secondary Ed Content) (EDEN)Exercise Science (EXSC)Finance (FINC)Geology (GEOL)BABSGerman (Foreign Lang Educ Content)(EDGE)ABN/A0000BAN/A0000German (GRMN)ABN/A0000College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 9
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)BAN/A2169Historic Preservation and CommunityPlanning (HPCP)ABN/A0011BAN/A692540History tality and Tourism l Business (INTB)ABN/A0000BSN/A13116387ABAfrica Concentration (INAF)0000Asia Concentration (INAS)0000Europe Concentration (INEU)0000International Comparative Literature Concentration(INCL)Latin America and the Caribbean Concentration (INLA)00000000Africa Concentration (INAF)0022Asia Concentration (INAS)0145Europe Concentration (INEU)032023International Comparative Literature Concentration(INCL)Latin America and the Caribbean Concentration (INLA)0000331117History (Secondary Ed Content) (EDHS)International Studies (INTL)BAJewish Studies (JWST)ABN/A0000BAN/A0011Latin American and Caribbean Studies(LACS)ABN/A0000BAN/A0134Marine Biology (MBIO)ABN/A0011BSN/A242430ABN/A0000Marketing (MKTG)College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 10
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)Mathematics (MATH)BSN/A622432ABActuarial Track (MAST)0000Applied Track (MAPP)0000Pure Track (MPUR)0000Statistics Track (STAT)0000BAN/A0000BSActuarial Track (MAST)0066Applied Track (MAPP)0134Pure Track (MPUR)1113Statistics Track (STAT)0112Mathematics (Secondary Ed Content)(EDMT)ABN/A0000BSN/A0134Music (MUSC)ABN/A0000BAN/A051318Middle Level Education,Mathematics/English (EDMG)ABN/A0000BSN/A0011Middle Level Education,Mathematics/Science (EDMG)ABN/A0000BSN/A0224Middle Level Education,Mathematics/Social Studies (EDMG)ABN/A0000BSN/A0314Middle Level Education, Science/English(EDMG)ABN/A0000BSN/A0000Middle Level Education, Science/SocialStudies (EDMG)ABN/A0000BSN/A0022Middle Level Education, SocialStudies/English (EDMG)ABN/A0000BSN/A2013Physical Education (PEHD)ABNon-Certification (NCER)0000Teacher Education (EDPE)0000Exercise Science Concentration (ESPE)*0303BSCollege of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 11
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)Non-Certification (NCER)0303Teacher Education (EDPE)1045Public Health (PBHL)BSN/A177179Philosophy (PHIL)ABN/A0000Politics, Philosophy, and Law Concentration (PPLW)0000BAPhysics (PHYS)ABBAPolitical Science (POLI)0268Politics, Philosophy, and Law Concentration (PPLW)0022N/A0000Computational Neuroscience Concentration (CBIO)0000Energy Production Concentration (ENRG)0000Meteorology Concentration (METR)0000N/A0022Computational Neuroscience Concentration (CBIO)0000Energy Production Concentration (ENRG)0000Meteorology Concentration (METR)0000N/A23712Computational Neuroscience Concentration (CBIO)0000Energy Production Concentration (ENRG)0011Meteorology Concentration (METR)0000ABN/A0000BAN/A0112ABN/A0000Politics, Philosophy, and Law Concentration (PPLW)0000BAN/A9136486Politics, Philosophy, and Law Concentration (PPLW)001010BSPhysics (Secondary Ed Content) (EDPH)N/APolitical Science (Secondary Ed Content)(EDPS)ABN/A0000BAN/A0000Professional Studies (PRST)BPSApplied Communication Concentration (APCP)0000Communication and Information Systems Concentration(CMIS)*0011College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 12
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)Psychology (PSYC)Public Health (PBHL)Religious Studies (RELS)Secondary Education and Biology (EDCG)Secondary Education and Chemistry(EDCG)Secondary Education and English (EDCG)Healthcare and Medical Services ManagementConcentration (HMSM)**Information Systems Concentration (INSP)000000000134ABOrganizational Leadership and ManagementConcentration econdary Education and Mathematics(EDCG)ABN/A0000BSN/A0134Secondary Education and Physics (EDCG)ABN/A0000BSN/A0112Secondary Education and Political Science(EDCG)ABN/A0000BSN/A0000Secondary Education and Sociology(EDCG)ABN/A0000BSN/A0000Sociology (SOCY)ABN/A0000BSN/A793147Secondary Education and History (EDCG)College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 13
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)Sociology (Secondary Ed Content)(EDSC)ABN/A0000BSN/A0000Spanish (Foreign Lang Educ Content)(EDSH)ABN/A0000BAN/A0033Spanish A0000BAN/A573850ABN/A0000BSN/A0000ABN/A0000Costume Design and Technologies Concentration(TSC1)Performance Concentration (TPER)00000000Scenic/Lighting Design and Technologies Concentration(TSC2)Theatre for Youth Concentration (THFY)00000000N/A1045Costume Design and Technologies Concentration(TSC1)Performance Concentration (TPER)0088551626Scenic/Lighting Design and Technologies Concentration(TSC2)Theatre for Youth Concentration (THFY)01230101Urban Planning and Administration Concentration(URPA)Urban Policy and Social Problems Concentration(UPSP)Urban Planning and Administration Concentration(URPA)000000001124Special Education (EDSP)Studio Art (ARTS)Supply Chain Management (SCIM)**Theatre (THTR)BAUrban Studies (URST)ABBACollege of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 14
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)Women's and Gender Studies (WGST)1023ABUrban Policy and Social Problems 52825Undergraduate SubtotalGraduate ProgramsDegreeAccountancy (ACCY)MSConcentration Awarded(Track, Emphasis, Cognate, etc.)N/AArts Management (ARTM)CERN/A0033Business Administration (MBAD)MBAN/A390039Child Life (MSCL)MSN/A0000Communication (MCOM)MAN/A4138Computer and Information Sciences(CSIS)Cybersecurity (CYSE)MSN/A2035CERN/A0000Early Childhood Education (EDEC)MATN/A011213Elementary Education (EDEL)MATN/A1067English (ENGL)MAN/A0156English to Speakers of Other Languages,Adv Cert (ESO2)English to Speakers of Other Languages,Int Cert (ESO1)Environmental Studies (EVSS)CERN/A0000CERN/A0011MSN/A38718Environmental Studies (dual with PublicAdmin) (EVSD)Gifted and Talented Education (EDGT)MSN/A2136CERN/A1001Historic Preservation (HSPV)MSN/A001212History (HIST)MAN/A101112Languages (LALE)MEDN/A2046Marine Biology (MBIO)MSN/A54817Mathematics (MATH)MSN/A01910Middle Grades Education (EDMG)MATN/A0549College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 15
2. List of Degrees (2014-2015)Operations Research (MOPR)CERN/A0022Performing Arts (EDPA)MATNo concentration awarded0000Choral Music Concentration (MUSE)0000Theatre Concentration (CITH)0000Public Administration (PUBA)MPAN/A04913Public Administration (dual with EnvStudies) (PUBD)Science and Math for Teachers (SMFT)MPAN/A1146MEDN/A0077Special Education (EDSG)MCERN/A0000Special Education (EDSP)CERN/A0011MATN/A1078Statistics (MATH)CERN/A0011Teaching, Learning and Advocacy(MTLA)Urban and Regional Planning 3Graduate SubtotalCollege TotalsSource: Institutional Research, Planning and Information ManagementNotes: Students graduating with more than one major or more than one concentration per major are reported duplicatively; official data for AY 2015-2016 will be available on September 15, 2016.*Denotes concentration which is no longer available but for which degrees were posted in this reporting year.**Denotes new programs effective in the 2015-16 academic year which would not have reported graduates in 2014-15.College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 16
3. Off-Campus Instructional Locations and Branch Campuses (2014-2015)Name of SitePhysicalAddress(street, city,state,country) Donot includePO Boxes.DateApproved bySACSCOCDateImplementedby theinstitutionEducational programs offered (specificdegrees, certificates, diplomas) with 50% ormore credits hours offered at each siteLowcountry GraduateCenter3800ParamountDriveN.Charleston,SC 294053800ParamountDriveN.Charleston,SC 294053800ParamountDriveN.Charleston,SC 29405205 FortJohnsonDriveCharleston,SC 29412701 East BayStreetCharleston,SC 294038.20.12Fall 2012MS Computer and Information SciencesIs the site currentlyactive? (At any timeduring the past 5 years,have students beenenrolled and coursesoffered? If not, indicatethe date of most recentactivity.)Active6.11.12Summer 2012CER in Gifted and Talented EducationActive6.25.10Fall 2010MAT in Middle Grades EducationActive11.04.131973MS Marine BiologyActive(Approvalpending; lettersent 1.25.16)(joint programwith ClemsonUniversity;approved3.18.16)July 2016MS Historic PreservationActiveCollege of CharlestonNorth CampusCollege of CharlestonNorth CampusCollege of CharlestonGrice Marine Laboratory701 East Bay StreetCharleston, SC 29403College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 17
3. Off-Campus Instructional Locations and Branch Campuses (2014-2015)Name of Site(Indicate if site iscurrently active orinactive. If inactive,date of last courseofferings and date ofprojected reopeningPhysicalAddress(street, city,state,country) Donot includePO Boxes.Date NotifiedSACSCOC bySACSCOCDateImplementedby theinstitutionEducational programs offered (specificdegrees, certificates, diplomas) with 25-49%credit hours offered at each siteLowcountry GraduateCenter3800ParamountDriveN.Charleston,SC 294053800ParamountDriveN.Charleston,SC 294052007ReaffirmationOn-campussite visit2006MA Communication11.01.122007BPS in Professional StudiesBS in AccountingBS in Business AdministrationBS in Early Childhood EducationBS in Elementary EducationBS in FinanceBS in Hospitality/Tourism ManagementBS in International BusinessBS in MarketingBS in Middle Grades EducationCER in Engl To Speakers Other Lang IMAT in Early Childhood EducationMAT in Elementary EducationMED in LanguagesMED in Science And Math For TeachersCollege of CharlestonNorth CampusCollege of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryIs the site currentlyactive? (At any timeduring the past 5 years,have students beenenrolled and coursesoffered? If not, indicatethe date of most recentactivity.)ActiveActivePage 18
4. Distance and Correspondence Education (2014–2015)Initial date of approvalfor the institutionDecember 2007College of CharlestonEducational program where 50% or more of the credithours are delivered through distance education modesGraduate Certificate, English to Speakers of Other LanguagesInstitutional ege of CharlestonNorth CampusPage 19
5. Accreditation(1) Agencies that currently accredit the institution and date of the last reviewAcademic Program (Degree Level)AccreditingAgencySupportingDocumentsCollege of CharlestonSACSCOCMusic (BA)NASMPerforming Arts (MAT)Theatre (BA)NASTPerforming Arts (Theatre) (MAT)Athletic Training (BS)Early Childhood Education (BS)Early Childhood Education (MAT)Elementary Education (BS)Elementary Education (MAT)Languages (MED)Middle Grades Education (BS)Middle Grades Education (MAT)NCATE/CAEPPerforming Arts (MAT)Science & Mathematics for Teachers (MED)Special Education (BS)Special Education (MAT)Physical Education Teacher Education (BS)Secondary Education Cognate (BS)Teaching, Learning, and Advocacy (MED)Accounting (BS)Accountancy (MS)Business Administration (BS, MBA)Economics (BS)AACSBFinance (BS)Hospitality and Tourism Management (BS)International Business (BS)Marketing (BS)College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryAccredited?Date of es2014NoYes2014NoYes2014NoPage 20
5. AccreditationSupply Chain Management (BS)Computer Science (BS)Biochemistry (BS)Chemistry (BS)Public Administration (MPA)Athletic Training 2014NoNo(2) SACSCOC is the College of Charleston’s primary accreditor.(3) No program at the College of Charleston has been removed from accreditation by any of the USDOE recognized agencies, and noprogram has voluntarily withdrawn from accreditation through any of these agencies.(4) The College has not been subject to any negative actions by any USDOE recognized agencies.College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 21
6. Relationship to the U.S. Department of EducationThe College of Charleston has not had any limitations, suspensions, or terminations by the U.S.Department of Education in regard to financial aid or other financial aid programs. The Collegeof Charleston is not subject to any reimbursement or other exceptional status in regard to federalor state financial aid.College of CharlestonInstitutional SummaryPage 22
School of University of Charleston, South Carolina (UCSC)) report to the Executive Vice President and Provost, as does the Honors College. . BA N/A 0 0 6 6 African-American/Black Studies (AAST) AB N/A 0 0 0 0 Anthropology (ANTH) AB N/A 0 0 0 0 BS N/A4 4 24 32 . Computer Science (CSCI) AB N/A 0 0 1 1 BA N/A1 3 6 10
