51Թ Passes SACSCOC Fifth-Year Interim Review
Posted on: July 9, 2026
Tigerville, SC—51Թ has completed its Fifth-Year Interim Report review with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and was deemed in full compliance across all standards, with no referrals or adverse findings.
The SACSCOC review, which is required for accredited institutions, measures academic quality, student achievement, financial stability, assessment practices, institutional effectiveness, and more.
“Our faculty and staff at 51Թ have a commitment to academic excellence and the results of this review by SACSCOC demonstrate the quality of instruction and operation across our campuses,” said 51Թ President Dr. Gene C. Fant, Jr. “Our mission is to cultivate graduates who are equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society, and that is accomplished through careful and intentional assessment at every level of the university.”
The report serves as a key component of reaffirming accreditation status with SACSCOC.
“This outcome demonstrates the dedication, hard work, and pursuit of excellence of the entire 51Թ community,” said 51Թ Provost Dr. Jan Foster. “Achieving full compliance, with no citations or recommendations, is the strongest outcome an institution can receive, and it reflects years of intentional effort and a shared commitment to institutional effectiveness.”
The assessment was completed over the course of 12 months and included contributions from faculty and staff departments across the university.
“I am deeply grateful to everyone across campus who contributed to this report. It was truly a university-wide effort,” Foster said, noting the leadership of Lee Bjornsen, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, and Myriam Vest, Academic Operations Coordinator.
“I am especially encouraged by the remarkable progress we have made in strengthening our Academic Institutional Effectiveness reports. Our faculty have embraced assessment as a meaningful tool for continuous improvement, using evidence to enhance student learning and strengthen our academic programs,” she said. “That same commitment extends to our administrative offices and support units across campus, where stronger communication and collaboration have improved the services and support we provide to our faculty, staff, and students. Seeing these collective efforts recognized through an independent, external review is both rewarding and affirming.”
