The Office of Accreditation and Education Effectiveness (OAEE)

About Us

The Office of Accreditation and Education Effectiveness (OAEE) is responsible for overseeing accreditation processes and ensuring the effectiveness of educational programs. Our primary focus is to maintain and enhance the quality of education provided at Baylor College of Medicine. 

Our mission at Baylor College of Medicine is to provide guidance, support and resources to help faculty and staff create and implement effective changes while ensuring the highest quality of education for our students.

Our purpose is to promote academic excellence and innovation through accreditation and education effectiveness. We strive to foster a culture of continuous improvement and to provide resources and support for faculty and staff to develop and implement effective educational programs that prepare students for success.

Responsibilities:

The Office of Accreditation and Education Effectiveness supports the Baylor College of Medicine education enterprise by:

• Facilitating institutional accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and monitoring ongoing compliance with SACSCOC principles of accreditation
• Providing support for program-level specialized accreditation
• Coordinating ongoing assessment of educational programs and the college quality enhancement plan (QEP)
• Conducting and reporting the results of academic program reviews
• Conducting general institutional research and data analysis
• Reporting key academic performance metrics to federal, state and professional organizations
• Providing process expertise in the approval of substantial changes 
• Managing educational affiliation agreements, observerships and external learners

Office Newsletters 

• Accreditation Issue 1 – May 2023
• Accreditation Issue 2 – August 2023
• Accreditation Issue 3 – January 2024
• Accreditation Issue 4 – April 2024
• Accreditation Issue 5 – August 2024
• Accreditation Issue 6 – November 2024