Section 1. Southern Arkansas University is committed to a philosophy of continuous quality improvement that supports the University’s ongoing accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The Quality Executive Council (QEC) oversees and approves the University’s continuous improvement initiatives, University strategic plan, and accreditation processes. The Quality Leadership Team (QLT) monitors assessment, coordinates quality improvement initiatives, and manages the HLC accreditation processes.

Section 2. Recommendations from the QEC that relate to faculty governance issues are forwarded to the Faculty Senate and are subject to review by a meeting of the entire Faculty Assembly.

Section 3. Recommendations from the QEC that relate to staff governance issues are forwarded to the Staff Senate and are subject to review by a meeting of the entire Staff Assembly.

Section 1. Members of the QEC are appointed by the President of the University. Other members include the Provost and other appointed vice presidents, a member of the Board of Trustees, an academic dean, the QLT, the president of the Faculty Senate, and the president of the Staff Senate.

Section 2. The QEC reviews actions and recommendations, reviews documents submitted to the HLC, and recommends the University strategic plan to the Board of Trustees for final approval.

Section 1. Members of the QLT are appointed by the President of the University. The Office of Institutional Effectiveness coordinates the QLT, which includes the accreditation coordinators and other appointed members.

Section 2. The QLT recommends quality improvement initiatives and coordinates preparation of all accreditation documents and activities.

 Section 1. The QEC meets once per month during the academic year.

Section 2. The QLT meets regularly.