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).

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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Contact for More Information:
870.574.4514
vwilson@sautech.edu