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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Faculty Colleagues:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Drs. Peer, Hendrix, Palmer and I recently met with each college dean and their department heads on SACS matters and an introduction of Dr. Marila Palmer, our new SACS liaison. We discussed in some depth the provost’s as well as Dr. Palmer’s concerns that SACS has increased its scrutiny of faculty qualifications. Concerns in this arena (<b><i><u>SACS Standard 3.7.1</u></i></b>) are to be carefully reviewed by both department heads and deans and unresolved concerns referred to the provost. The provost will either resolve it at that point or forward to Dr. Palmer for her consideration and final resolution. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Extremely important that faculty understand past SACS’ reviews included only samplings of faculty credentials, while the new process is done electronically “off-site” and includes a <b><u>review of all faculty credentials</u></b>. Thus, the information we are supplying them in compliance with <b><i><u>3.7.1</u></i></b> includes faculty credentials <u>for <b>all</b> Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 courses</u>. Included are required hyperlinks for faculty CV’s, official transcripts, certifications/licenses, syllabi and course schedules, all of which are now standard expectations of SACS off-site reviews. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Accordingly, we will soon complete the process of scanning, (while redacting SSN’s and DOB’s) and indexing data on 750++ faculty; including CV’s, Credential forms 1 and 2, and other qualifications such as professional licenses and certifications. [ <i><u>Note</u></i>: Those faculty using licensure or certification status as part of their teaching qualifications are asked to scan and send the relevant document(s) to your department head who is asked to forward all faculty licensure/certification documentation in the department to <u>April Barnes</u> in this office by <b><u>February 25, 2013</u></b>. Department heads preparing to forward such data are respectfully requested, prior to doing so, to consult April at <b><u>ext.5126</u></b> for further directions. ]<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We will soon adopt a new software program (Xitracs) to assist us during our SACS review. If you are interested in learning more about the program, check out their link, <a href="http://www.xitracs.com/">http://www.xitracs.com/</a><u>.</u> Meanwhile, we are playing “catch-up” and need as much help and cooperation as you are able to provide. We remain confident we will complete the challenge of capturing all the data and importing it into appropriate formats within the next 60 days. In order to do that, we need your documentation by <u>February 25, 2013</u>. After we load the full program data, we will keep you posted if we need your further assistance. In the meantime, know that we sincerely thank you for helping us collect the faculty data required in this important matter.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Further questions are welcome in this office, your department head’s as well as your dean’s.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dan<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Dan Edelman, PhD, CPA<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Interim Associate Provost<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Texas A&M University - Commerce<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>P.O. Box 3011<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Commerce, TX 75429<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Office: McDowell Administration Building Room 280<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Sharon Crump (Administrative Assistant) Phone: 903.886.5022<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Shipping Address:</span></u></i><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>2600 South Neal <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Commerce, TX 75428<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>