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FALL 2026 SAC SCORES

The primary goal of SAC Scores was to do a comprehensive internal evaluation of where the college was concerning integrated strategic planning efforts. This data day was so successful that the college decided to have SAC Scores during Fall convocation week and Spring semesters.

All faculty, staff, chairs, department directors, and administrators participated in this interactive activity.

SCHEDULE | FAQs | CHECKLIST | SURVEY RESULTS

EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION/REGISTRATION LINK
SAC Scores Day
 Friday, September 25, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm https://alamo.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lkqOUjF1RQShuhOybFaw8w


Fall 2026 SAC Scores Kickoff Recording

Nomination Form For New SAC Scores Committee

Nomination Form For New SAC Scores Committee 

Interested in supporting SAC Scores? Nominate yourself for the SAC Scores Committee and help plan and guide your colleagues through scheduled events.

Access and complete the nomination form.

The IPPE team thanks you for your commitment to continuous improvement!

SAC SCORES PREPARATION BY AREA (Click boxes to expand)

Getting Started

Getting Started

Watch the SAC Scores Promo Video

What is SAC Scores?

The primary goal of SAC Scores is to complete a comprehensive internal evaluation of where San Antonio College is in regard to integrated strategic planning. SAC Scores Day is an opportunity to assess all Student Success, Academic Success, and College Services units and plan strategies for continuous improvement in institutional assessment.

What is my role on SAC Scores Day?

Every San Antonio College employee should participate in SAC Scores. Prepare in advance by meeting with your supervisor to determine your specific responsibilities and deliverables for the day. Attend unit discussions and actively collaborate with your team members. Participate enthusiastically in all sessions; remember your goal is to reflect back on your accomplishments and chart a course for the future. Most importantly, be yourself. If you succeed - your team succeeds. If your team succeeds, our students succeed!

Why do we have SAC Scores?

Faculty and Staff find themselves asking, “Why should we assess our units?” The answer is twofold: 1) accountability and 2) to improve unit outcomes. While assessing our units is a requirement of our accreditors and stakeholders, it is not the only reason we are committed to assessing our units at SAC. The college is committed to continuous improvement using the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model to improve Student Success. When every unit is successful - our students are successful.

How can my Department/Unit use the day?

Faculty and Staff begin the day by attending the general session (see schedule). After attending the general session individuals should report to their unit to participate in scheduled events. SAC Scores deliverables are due by the close of business.

Student Success Units – should assess strategic planning, key performance indicators (KPIs) as directed by the divisional dean, and student success learning outcomes.
 Academic Success Units – should assess strategic planning, key performance indicators (KPIs) as directed by the divisional dean, and student learning outcomes.
 College Services Units – should assess strategic planning, and key performance indicators (KPIs) as directed by the divisional dean.

Who coordinates data collection on SAC Scores Day?

SAC Scores Day is coordinated by the Office of Integrated Planning and Performance Excellence (IPPE.

Strategic Planning data is supported by the Coordinator of Measurement and Evaluation, Catherine Coppersmith (ccoppersmith@alamo.edu).

KPI data at the college level and individual level is supported by Institutional Research, Dr. Savithra Eratne (seratne@alamo.edu), Nina Lopez (klopez1@alamo.edu).

Student Learning Outcomes data is supported by the Director of Learning Outcomes Assessment, Rosalind Ong (sac-slos@alamo.edu or rong@alamo.edu). Additionally, your supervisor should be able to provide you with a number of unit-level resources.

 

Strategic Plan 2025-2028

Strategic Plan 2025-2028

Strategic Planning (Required For All Units)

Strategic Planning (Required For All Units)

Chairs/Deans/Directors and Vice Presidents: How To Approve Objectives In SPOL

Program Coordinators, Chairs, Deans, Directors, and Strategic Planning Leads

 

SPOL Data Entry

Please consult the SPOL user guide (link provided below) for a detailed step-by-step guide to complete your spring deliverables. If you have any questions, please contact sac-strategicpl@alamo.edu. Below you will find an overview of what needs to be completed for Fall 2026 SAC Scores.

SPOL Data Entry SAC Scores Fall 2026 

Strategic Planning & KPI Fall 2026 Zoom Recording

For SAC Scores Fall 2026

Closing Out Your 2025–2026 Strategic Plan

For each objective:

Enter Year-End Target Updates
Enter Year-End Action Plan Updates
Enter Year-End Findings/Analysis
Submit the Objective for Approval


For your priority objective:

Answer Each Priority Objective Question


Opening Your 2026–2027 Strategic Plan

Create or roll over objectives for the 2026–2027 planning year.

For each new objective:

Enter the Objective Title
Link the Objective to Your Planning Unit
Enter the Objective Status
Enter the Objective Purpose
Enter the Responsible Person(s)
Enter the Measure
Enter the Target
Link Your Planning Unit to an Institutional Goal
Submit the Objective for Approval

 

SPOL (Strategic Management Software for Higher Education Institutions)

Resources

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Institutional Research

Institutional Research

Faculty/Adjunct Faculty

  • Use of Data Faculty Form will be emailed to Faculty Members by 14th September (one per course taught). (MUST download, save, and open in Adobe Acrobat to update)

Academic Coordinators/DARs

  • Use of Data Rubric Form will be emailed to Faculty Members by 14th September (one per rubric or program). (MUST download, save, and open in Adobe Acrobat to update)
  • Use of Data Program Form (available by 21st September) 
    • AA  by 21st September 
    • AS  by 21st September 
    • AAT by 21st September 
    • BSN by 21st September 
    • AAS will be emailed to Program Coordinators by 14th September (one per rubric or program). (MUST download, save, and open in Adobe Acrobat to update)

Non-Academic Staff and Non-Teaching Staff (Required)

 

Learning Assessment (Required for Academic Success & Student Success)

Learning Assessment (Required for Academic Success & Student Success)

Academic Coordinators/DARs

CORE & Rubrics (All rubrics not completing an LA3): LA 2 (and Fall Only LA 4) - Academic Success - Discipline -Support Files

 

AY 25-2026

    • Deliverable(s): DUE – Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5pm.

 

Degree Programs (Primarily Career Technical Education - CTE disciplines): LA 3 (and Fall Only LA 4) - Academic Success - Programs - Support Files

 

AY 25-26

        • LA 4– Discipline Assessment Validation Committee (DAVC) Process Form
          • ​​Additional Attachment Required: LA 4 – Discipline Specific Detailed Process
          • ​​Additional Attachment Required: LA 4 – Curriculum Map for each discipline RUBRIC & PROGRAM
    • Deliverable(s): DUE – Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5pm.

 

Academic Success Associate Dean/Chair (Dean if no associate dean/chair for discipline/program)

Ensure your disciplines know their deliverables and attend scheduled support sessions.

 

Review the forms in your area(s). Provide feedback on the feedback field in SPOL. 

  1. Review the Learning Assessment reports to support your units. Verify reporting, trends, areas of concern or kudos.

  2. In SPOL:
    • Review submissions from your Units. SAC Scores Learning Assessment deliverable forms from your disciplines – SAC Scores Day Fall/Spring
      1. Follow up with any area whose forms were incomplete or not submitted

    • Review and approve or return for revision using the criteria in the Evaluation Rubric for the deliverable(s).

  3. Ensure that any feedback from the previous SAC Scores Day or SQEC Meta Assessment review are addressed in the final submission.

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  • Additional Attachment Required: LA 4 – Discipline Specific Detailed Process
  • ​​Additional Attachment Required: LA 4 – Curriculum Map for each discipline RUBRIC & PROGRAM

 

Student Success Lead: LA 1 (and Fall Only LA 5) - Student & Academic Services -Support Files

 

AY 25-26

    • Deliverable(s): DUE – Friday, February 27 at 5pm.

 

Student and Academic Services Dean (VP if no dean for department)

Ensure your disciplines know their deliverables and attend scheduled support sessions.

 

Review the forms in your area(s). Provide feedback on the feedback field in SPOL. 

  1. Review the Learning Assessment reports to support your units. Verify reporting, trends, areas of concern or kudos.
  2. In SPOL:
    1. Review Submission from your Units: SAC Scores Learning Assessment deliverable forms from your disciplines – SAC Scores Day Fall/Spring.
      1. Follow up with any area whose forms were incomplete or not submitted

  3. Review and approve or return for revision using the criteria in the Evaluation Rubric for the deliverable(s). Ensure that any feedback from the previous SAC Scores Day or SQEC Meta Assessment review are addressed in the final submission.

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**Submit / Upload SAC SCORES File Sites**

**Submit / Upload SAC SCORES File Sites**

Calendar

View the IPPE Calendar

 

Campus Closure Notice

SAC Scores will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026, for all faculty and staff.
All offices will be closed for the event. Limited Student Services will remain available.

CAMPUS CLOSURE NOTICE (PDF)