About VRAS

Vision

VRAS serves the higher education community in Virginia by facilitating inter-institutional relationships and providing accurate information and reliable interpretation of SACSCOC policy.

Purpose

The purposes of the VRAS are to:

• Build relationships among faculty and staff responsible for compliance with SACSCOC policies and principles.
• Provide resources for faculty and staff that deal with the intersection of state recognition and regional accreditation.
• Serve as a forum for discussion about salient accreditation-related issues and how they affect Virginia institutions.
• Share accreditation-related knowledge and experiences among Virginia institutions that may serve as an example or guidance to colleagues.
• Welcome, engage, and mentor new members from within our own and other accredited institutions within the Commonwealth to share knowledge and ensure the future growth of the VRAS.