Carolinas College of Health Sciences has been recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with a Torch Award for Student Support & Completion, honoring institutions that demonstrate leadership in supporting student persistence, engagement, and successful progression toward completion.
The Torch Awards recognize SACSCOC member institutions that show strength across multiple indicators related to student support and completion, reflecting a sustained commitment to student-centered practices and measurable improvement. Carolinas College of Health Sciences’ recognition reflects performance across indicators tied to instructional support, completion outcomes, and post-enrollment success.
Specifically, Carolinas College of Health Sciences demonstrated strength across the following student support and completion measures:
- Full-time student completion rate within eight years
- Part-time student completion rate within eight years
- Percentage of students earning above the average high school graduate
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- Support staff-to-student ratio
Together, these indicators highlight the institution’s focus on providing individualized academic support, maintaining strong instructional capacity, and ensuring students are positioned for successful program completion and career outcomes.
“Receiving the SACSCOC Torch Award for Student Success and Completion affirms our unwavering commitment to fulfilling the college’s mission,” said Dr. Jodie Huffstetler, Interim President of Carolinas College of Health Sciences. “This recognition from our accrediting body offers powerful reassurance that our efforts to support students are both impactful and aligned with the highest standards of excellence. The award reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff and reinforces that the systems, practices, and values we uphold are effectively advancing student success and positioning the college to thrive in service to our community.”
Torch Awards do not represent institutional rankings. Rather, recognition reflects leadership and measurable progress across multiple indicators, acknowledging excellence within diverse institutional missions and contexts.
