Accreditations At SAU Tech

Southern Arkansas University Tech (SAU Tech) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence, integrity, and institutional effectiveness. SAU Tech is proudly accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and maintains program-specific accreditations and approvals to ensure quality education and compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Institutional Accreditation

SAU Tech is accredited by:

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1413
Phone: 800-621-7440 or 312-263-0456
Fax: 312-263-7462
   Visit the HLC Website →

Professional Licensure Disclosures

SAU Tech currently offers all professional licensure-related programs through on-campus or hybrid formats. No licensure programs are delivered fully online.

If you are considering a licensure program and plan to move to a different state, please consult with the appropriate licensing board in that state before enrollment.

State Level Reporting

As part of Arkansas's public post secondary education system, SAU Tech reports enrollment and academic data to the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) using the Student Information System (SIS).

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Assessment Committee

The SAU Tech Assessment Committee works closely with the Vice Chancellor for Academics to oversee the continuous evaluation of student learning, academic effectiveness, and instructional quality.

  • Committee Responsibilities Include:

    Attending regional/national workshops on assessment best practices


    Educating faculty on assessment techniques


    Providing leadership in developing assessment goals and methods


    Supporting continuous improvement through data analysis and reporting


    Driving changes to enhance student learning outcomes

  • Committee Members:

    Dr. Valerie Wilson – Vice Chancellor for Academics and Planning


    Sara Landaverde – Chair


    Jodi Eppinette – Associate Vice Chancellor for Academics


    Phillip Allison – Instructor


    Sandi Daniel – Instructor


    Courtney Haygood – Dean of Student Life


    Phyllis Hutson – Instructor


    Scotty Morrison – Instructor


    Elizabeth Self – Instructor


    Traci Sutton – Instructor


    Shelley Young – Dean of Allied Health

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