About Institutional Effectiveness
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness guides the development and implementation of a comprehensive, college-wide planning and assessment cycle at ABAC that encompasses accreditation and assessment.
Additionally, the Office of Institutional Effectiveness assists departments and schools with curriculum development.
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Nursing Program Accreditation
ABAC’s Associate of Science in Nursing degree and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree are accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
www.acenursing.org
ABAC’s Associate of Science in Nursing degree and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree are approved by the:
Georgia Board of Nursing
237 Coliseum Drive
Macon, Georgia 31217-3858
487-207-2440
https://sos.ga.gov/georgia-board-nursing
Agricultural Education Program Accreditation
ABAC’s Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education is accredited by the:
Georgia Professional Standards Commission
200 Piedmont Avenue SE
Suite 1702 West Tower
Atlanta, GA 30334-9032
404-232-2500
www.gapsc.com
Natural Resource Management Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management (Forestry track) is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). SAF is the national organization responsible for the accreditation of post-secondary degree-awarding programs in forestry in the U.S.
Society of American Foresters
10100 Laureate Way
Bethesda, MD 20814-2198
www.eforester.org
Resources
Institutional Effectiveness Report Templates
Comprehensive Program Review
Student Achievement
ABAC engages in a comprehensive planning and assessment process enabling it to build upon its strengths and to also identify areas needing improvement. On an ongoing basis, the College analyzes and publicly reports the following data on student achievement: retention rates, degrees conferred, graduation rates, and scores on licensing examinations for the Associate of Science in Nursing and the B.S. Agriculture Education program. Using these indicators, ABAC can compare student performance and progress with that of its peer institutions.