HUNTSVILLE, AL – Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) has announced that its institutional accreditation was reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) at the recent SACSCOC Annual Meeting in Austin, TX on Dec. 10. The university completed the approximate 36-month process to include a compliance report, off-site and on-stie peer reviews to gain the favorable decision.

“We are grateful to the Commission and peer reviewers as we do not take a positive outcome for granted. The work performed by the University to reach this important milestone is commendable and indicates the dedication to the mission of the institution. I applaud all of our campus who work diligently through this process and am very pleased with the decision. This decision is a testament to the leadership throughout the campus and the dedication of our faculty and staff. Special commendations to Provost Jones, our Reaffirmation Chair, and Dr. Rhonda Moore Jackson, our Accreditation Liaison, for their efforts, leadership and diligence.”

– Dr. Daniel W. Wims, AAMU President and HCF’s Ten Most Dominant HBCU Leaders of 2025 honoree

An important component of the reaffirmation process is the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). The QEP was presented by a committee of students and faculty, entitled “Advising and Advancing Student Success.” This was a broad-based institutional endeavor designed to influence student success at the University.

“We are excited to complete this thorough review process and to have our accreditation reaffirmed for another 10 years which is critical to fulfilling our mission to the State of Alabama. We thank all who made this successful effort possible and look forward to the expected outcomes of our QEP.”

– Dr. John Jones, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

SACSCOC accredits institutions that award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degrees, including those offered via distance or correspondence education, and direct assessment within these institutions. It serves as the common denominator of shared values and practices among its institutional members.

“We are thankful to our university community for their commitment to continuous improvement, which is a hallmark of the accreditation process.”

– Dr. Rhonda Moore-Jackson, Accreditation Liaison

Alabama A&M University has been continuously accredited by SACSCOC since 1963.

About Alabama A&M University
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU) is a public, comprehensive, 1890 land-grant institution committed to access and opportunity of education. AAMU is dedicated to intellectual inquiry, the application of knowledge and excellence in teaching, research, and service, which is responsive to the needs of a diverse student population and the social and economic needs of the region. For more information, visit www.aamu.edu.

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