Tennessee Code Annotated Sections

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Tennessee Code Annotated Sections

This webpage provides links to statements of Tennessee Code that can be used as evidence for accreditation reporting.

Provisions Related to Locally Governed Institutions and Community Colleges:

SACSCOC Standard 2.1 Institutional Mission is supported by TCA 49-8-101. System established
SACSCOC Standard 3.1a Degree Granting Authority is supported by:
- 49-8-101. System established (general authority)
- 49-8-401. General provisions (Chattanooga State Community College)
- 49-8-801. General functions (Tennessee State University)
- 49-8-903. Programs authorized (Pellissippi State Community College)
- 49-8-1001. Mission of college expanded – Change of name (Northeast State Community College)
- 49-8-1203. Types of programs (Southwest Tennessee Community College)
- 49-8-1303. Programs authorized (Nashville State Community College)
SACSCOC Standard 4.1 Governing Board Characteristics is supported by:

Provisions Related to the University of Tennessee System:

SACSCOC Standard 2.1 Institutional Mission is supported by TCA 49-9-212. Institutional mission statement
SACSCOC Standard 3.1a Degree Granting Authority is supported by:
- TCA 49-9-901 (UT Chattanooga)
- TCA 49-9-1001 (UT Martin)
SACSCOC Standard 4.1 Governing Board Characteristics and SACSCOC Standard 4.2 parts a-g are addressed by section 49-9-2 of the Tennessee Code: