The Office of the Vice President of Research, Accreditation & Planning facilitates planning,
institutional research and evaluation and assessment district-wide. The Vice President serves as the
College's SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison.
Institutional Accreditation
El Paso Community College is accredited through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Institutional Effectiveness
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness creates, documents, and directs processes that improve the
institution.
Institutional Planning
The Office of Institutional Planning serves as the central coordinating point for College-wide planning
initiatives.
Institutional Research
The Office of Institutional Research (IR) assist in decision-making by providing analysis and reporting
in a timely and supportive manner with accuracy and accountability.
Quality Enhancement Plan
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is part of EPCC’s accreditation process. It is an
institutionally-selected plan to achieve learning outcomes and meet the College mission and goal of
institutional improvement.
Student Learning Outcomes
The Office of Student Learning Outcomes supports faculty in their identification and measurement of
specific knowledge and/or skills that students should acquire upon completion of course or a program.
Faculty use this data to explore program improvements or other curricular changes.