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APPENDIX C: COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Undergraduate Graduation Rate for 2016
The 2016 spring graduation rate for the fall 2010 entering
class was 74% at the undergraduate level. This rate is
based on the full-time, first-time students completing a
program within 150 percent of the normal time required
for their program. Many students opt to extend the length
of study due to employment needs, family issues, or
academic achievement goals. The university has no
statute of limitations regarding the completion of
associate or baccalaureate degrees. For a more complete
analysis by demographic factors, please contact the
Office of Institutional Research.
Title II: Higher Education Act Report
Columbia International University submits a Title II Higher
Education Act Annual Report for Teacher Education. For
a copy of this report, please contact the dean of the
College of Education.
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report
Since Columbia International University does not receive
funds for athletic scholarships, the university is not
required to submit an EADA report. Currently the following
intercollegiate sports are offered by gender at CIU:
Basketball
Cross country
Soccer
Track
The University is a member of the National Christian
College Athletic Association (NCCAA) for intercollegiate
sports at Division I.
Certified Public Accountants Audit Report
Each year CIU’s financial records are audited by an
independent certified public accounting firm. The results
of this report are available for review. Please contact the
vice president of operations and development for a copy
of this report. Fundraising policies and financial
management follow the Evangelical Council for Financial
Accountability (ECFA) standards.
Campus Security Report
In accordance with the Higher Education Act, each year
the Student Life office, in consultation with the Campus
Security office, publishes a Campus Security Report
regarding security policies, procedures, and crime
statistics. Contact the director of security for a copy of this
report.
Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment Report
Each year the faculty, in consultation with the Office of
Institutional Research, prepares a report evaluating the
effectiveness of the university in student learning and
other areas of institutional research and assessment. The
evaluation is based on assessment of the stated goals
and objectives of the university and, more specifically, the
undergraduate programs. The results of this report are
available for review. Please contact the Office of
Institutional Research for a copy of the report.
National Council for State Authorization
Reciprocity Agreements
CIU is committed to expanding student access to its
educational offerings and providing outstanding student
support. Through membership in SARA, a voluntary
interstate reciprocity agreement, CIU is able to provide
high quality online programs to students nationwide.
SC CHE serves as the state’s portal agency for SARA and
is the final authority for SARA-related complaints. If an
out-of-state student enrolled in an online program wishes
to file a complaint, he or she may submit the
CHE Student
Complaint and Procedures form
.
Vocational Intentions
The 2016 graduating class reported the following career
objectives and placement expectations during their final
semester (based on survey responses):
Primary, Long-Range
Vocational Goals
Total
Cross-cultural
Ministry
17.6%
Ministry in Home
Country
27.5%
Marketplace Ministry
32.8%
Undecided
22.5%
Total
338
For a more complete analysis by academic program,
please contact the Office of Institutional Research.
For a listing of consumer information disclosures, visit
www.ciu.edu/become-student/financial-aid/disclosures