Core Component 2.B

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2.B The institution presents itself clearly and completely to its students and to the public with regard to its programs, requirements, faculty and staff, costs to students, control, and accreditation relationships.

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The SIU system website provides a transparent view of the university system. The SIU system dashboard offers an overview of the campuses, programs, requirements, and costs. SIUC's website offers in-depth information on all aspects of the university. The SIUC and SOM admissions portals introduce students to campus life and offers information on costs, available resources to assist students, and academic support.  The SOM Healthcare offers a website providing information to the public on the physician practice plan.

Academic programs, faculty, degree requirements, and course listings for SIUC are described in the undergraduate and graduate catalogs. The SOM Department of Education and Curriculum offers curriculum resources for faculty and students, with links to the SOM Student Handbook and an online searchable course schedule. 

SIUC maintains accreditation transparency. Institutional Research and Studies provide web access to all program or unit accreditation. The Office of the Associate Provost for Academic Programs maintains a full listing of accreditations and provides the requirements for program review and assessment. Departmental and program websites also include accreditation information as well as the logos associated with those accrediting bodies. The SOM has an intranet website dedicated to Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) accreditation. No areas of concern were reported in the last two accreditation reviews of the SOM.

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