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Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools Accreditation Commission (TRACS)

Profile of Accrediting Organization, 2020-2021

37.3653931, -79.2781701
President
 : Dr. Timothy Eaton
Phone : 434-525-9539
Address:
15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551

Profile of Accredited Institutions, 2020-2021:
92 Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Institutions: 27,398 Students

92 Total Degree-Granting:

0 Public
85 Private Nonprofit
6 Private For-Profit
1 Total Non-Degree-Granting:

0 Public
1 Private Nonprofit
0 Private For-Profit

Recognition Status as of 2020-2021:
Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education

Range of Accreditation Activity:

Accreditation and preaccreditation of Christian postsecondary institutions in the United States, U.S. territories, and other locations determined by the Accrediting Commission that offer certificates, diplomas, and associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees, including institutions that offer Distance Education.

Sponsoring Organization:

None

International Accreditation Activity:
4 Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
23 U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
Yes Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:
Budget:
$1,271,371

$0 Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0 In-kind support from any sponsoring organization
Employees and Volunteers:
8 Full-time Employees
3 Part-time Employees
53 Volunteers - Served 2020-2021
Composition of Decision-Making Body
An 18-member board composed of public representatives (3), faculty (2), and member institution representatives (13).

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :
Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Every 5 years.

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: The TRACS Standards Review Committee meets twice a year.

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:
7 Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
0 Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
10 Initial Accreditation Granted
0 Initial Accreditation Denied
3 Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
2 Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review with Required Follow-up
0 Notice or Warning
0 Probation
1 Show Cause
0 Accreditation Terminated or Removed
0 Actions under Appeal
0 Other
Summary of Additional 2020-2021 Actions:
29 Substantive Changes Reviewed
77 Site Visits
0 Voluntary Discontinuance or Expiration of Accreditation