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).

Accredited Higher Learning Commission logo. Purple and white text on a purple background. Verification date: 30 APR 2025.

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. Sara Landaverde, Faculty/Assessment Coordinator

    Dr. Valerie Wilson, Vice Chancellor for Academics & Planning

    Jodi Eppinette, Associate Vice Chancellor for Instruction

    Phillip Allison, Faculty

    Shelley Young, Dean of Allie Health

    Dr. Elizabeth Stacks, Faculty

    Sandi Daniel, Faculty

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