About the Fifth-Year Interim Report
SACSCOC conducts comprehensive institutional reviews every ten years. To meet U.S. Department of Education requirements for more frequent monitoring, the Commission developed the Fifth-Year Interim Report, submitted approximately 4.5 years prior to the next reaffirmation.
Wiley University's Fifth-Year Interim Report is due [DATE]. The Office of Institutional Research is coordinating data collection and compliance documentation. Contact Dr. King for questions.
Report Components
The Fifth-Year Interim Report consists of five mandatory parts:
Signed attestations from the CEO and board chair confirming institutional integrity, accuracy of information, and compliance with Commission policies.
Comprehensive institutional profile including enrollment, degrees offered, accreditations, off-campus sites, and distance education. IR provides data support.
Narrative documentation demonstrating compliance with selected standards. IR provides supporting data and evidence.
Required only for institutions with outstanding compliance issues from the previous decennial review.
Report on the impact of the Quality Enhancement Plan, including goals, outcomes, and evidence of student learning improvement. Assessment provides primary support; IR provides data.
Standards Reviewed in Fifth-Year Report
The Commission reviews compliance with selected standards organized into key areas:
Student Achievement (Section 8)
- 8.1 - Student Achievement (institutional level)
- 8.2.a - Student Outcomes: Educational Programs
- 8.2.b - Student Outcomes: General Education
- 8.2.c - Student Outcomes: Academic/Student Services
IR provides: graduation rates, retention rates, licensure pass rates, job placement data
Institutional Planning (Section 7)
- 7.1 - Institutional Planning
- 7.2 - Quality Enhancement Plan
- 7.3 - Administrative Effectiveness
IR provides: planning metrics, administrative unit outcomes data
Financial & Physical Resources (Sections 12-13)
- 12.1 - Student Support Services
- 13.4 - Policy Compliance
- 13.6 - Federal and State Responsibilities
- 13.7 - Physical Resources
IR provides: IPEDS data, enrollment by location, distance education data
Additional Standards
- 9.1 - Program Content
- 9.2 - Program Length
- 10.2 - Public Information
- 10.5 - Admissions Policies
- 14.1 - Publication of Accreditation Status
IR provides: program data, admissions statistics, catalog verification
Institutional Research Data Support
Data & Reports Provided by IR
The Office of Institutional Research provides the following data and reports to support Fifth-Year Report preparation:
Standard 8.1 - Student Achievement
| Data Element | Source | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rates (IPEDS 150%) | IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey | Annual |
| Retention Rates | IPEDS Fall Enrollment | Annual |
| Licensure/Certification Pass Rates | Program Reports | Annual |
| Job Placement Rates | First Destination Survey | Annual |
| Course Completion Rates | Student Information System | Term |
Standard 8.2.a - Student Learning Outcomes
| Data Element | Source | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Program Assessment Results | Watermark Planning & Self-Study | Annual |
| Program Review Summaries | Watermark PSS | 5-Year Cycle |
| Student Achievement Data by Program | IR Data Warehouse | Annual |
Institutional Summary Form Data
| Data Element | Source |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment (Headcount & FTE) | IPEDS Fall Enrollment |
| Degrees Offered by Level & CIP | Academic Catalog / IPEDS Completions |
| Off-Campus Instructional Sites | Site Inventory |
| Distance Education Programs | Academic Affairs / IR |
| Faculty Headcount by Status | IPEDS Human Resources |
Preparation Timeline
Establish Fifth-Year Report committee, assign responsibilities, review previous reports.
IR begins compiling data for all required standards. Assessment compiles program-level evidence.
Standard leads draft narratives for Part III. QEP Impact Report development begins.
Complete draft reviewed by committee. Gaps identified and addressed.
Final document reviewed by leadership. Signatures obtained for Part I.
Report submitted via SACSCOC portal by deadline.
SACSCOC Resources
Official SACSCOC Documents
Wiley University Resources
SACSCOC Liaison
Runell J. King, Ph.D.
Vice President for Institutional Research/Effectiveness & Strategic Retention
SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison