# St. Augustine's accreditation | Saint Augustine's University in Raleigh, NC loses accreditation appeal from SACSCOC - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham

RALEIGH, N.C.  (WTVD) -- The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) did not approve an appeal from Saint Augustine's University (SAU) that could cause the school to lose accreditation.

SAU announced it would pursue a 90-day arbitration process to ensure students can graduate in May.

> "We have made substantial progress and are confident that our strengthened financial position and governance will ensure a positive outcome," said Board of Trustees Chairman Brian Boulware. "SAU is resilient, and we are resolute in our commitment to academic excellence."

Per SACSCOC's arbitration policy, SAU has the right to pursue binding arbitration to contest the accreditation decision. Arbitration allows SAU to demonstrate its financial stability and commitment to compliance with accreditation standards.

The university announced it's decision to appeal SACSCOC's initial decision last year. It was then reinstated following an appeal in July.

Both Johnson and Kimble fondly recalled their time on campus, a sense of pride shared by other alums.

> "I loved every moment at St. Aug's from the very first day that I went there. My sister actually graduated from there. My cousin, my best friend, my father (graduated from there too), so I have a huge and long history. I loved everything about the campus. I loved the history. I actually used to have a radio show on the AM station that was called 'Campus Capsule,' because people really didn't know the incredible history that's on St. Aug's campus," said Kimble.

> "Growing up, just the camaraderie that was established with older students, and then I got to be a part of that with the students and the faculty. I was always involved with the faculty (because) my parents were faculty members. It was very much a family-oriented time, and it still is. When we get together, in talking about homecoming, it's more like a family reunion," Johnson said.

Despite the ongoing challenges, they believe the school could chart a path forward.

> "St. Aug has always been one of the institutions to be a phoenix, to rise from the ashes," said Johnson.

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