Accreditation
Transnational Association of Christian
Colleges and Schools (TRACS)
Oxford Graduate School has satisfied a National Accrediting
Body as to the quality of the graduate programs.
Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
(TRACS) is recognized by the United States Department of
Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education
Accreditation (CHEA) as a national accrediting agency for
Christian postsecondary institutions that offer
certificates, diplomas, associate, baccalaureate, and
graduate degrees, including distance learning. TRACS is also
a member of the International Network for Quality Assurance
Agencies in Higher Education. In a letter announcing the
positive decision of the Accrediting Commission to grant
Oxford Graduate School
authorization as a Category IV Institution retroactive to
July 1, 2003, the Executive Director of TRACS congratulated
the administration, faculty and staff for their “dedication
to providing quality Christian graduate education.” This
action by TRACS means national recognition for Oxford
Graduate School and
listing in the Higher Education Directory, plus additional
benefits for students. The statement of the Accrediting
Commission is below:
Oxford Graduate School is a member of the Transnational
Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [PO
Box 328, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone 434.525.9539; e-mail:
info@tracs.org ] having
been awarded Candidate status as a Category IV by the TRACS Accreditation
Commission on July 1, 2003; this status is effective for a period of
five years.
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Tennessee law, under which Oxford Graduate School was
chartered and authorized to operate as a degree granting
institution, required progress toward accreditation using
the standard of an appropriate accreditation agency. Annual
reviews by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission have
resulted in compliance with the law since 1983. This
authorization is renewed each year and is based on standards
concerning quality of education, ethical business practices,
health and safety, and fiscal responsibility. The
state-approving agency has annually reviewed the academic
program leading to the MLitt and DPhil degrees. Eligible
veterans enrolled in either the master's or doctoral studies
may receive benefits. The graduate program has been approved
for the training of veterans since 1985. |
