Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools

Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Formation1979[1]
Location
President
Timothy W. Eaton
Staff9
Websitewww.tracs.org
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The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) is a U.S. based institutional accreditation organization that focuses on Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries seeking collegiate accreditation in the United States.[3][4] TRACS, which is based in Forest, Virginia, is recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.[5]

TRACS is a significant accreditor of historically black colleges and universities, especially those that have lost their regional accreditation for failing to meet fiscal sustainability obligations.[6][7] Despite the transnational in its name, almost all of the schools the organization reviews are located in the United States. TRACS is also notable for requiring creationism and creationist science as part of its accredited curriculums. [8]

  1. ^ "TRACS index". Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  2. ^ "TRACS Staff". Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  3. ^ "TRACS Distinctives". Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. Retrieved 2021-05-28.
  4. ^ "A Compromise on Creationism". Retrieved 2021-05-28.
  5. ^ "All Accreditors". Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Retrieved 2021-05-27.
  6. ^ James, Kevin; Rzucidlo, Kathleen; Palmer, Robert (2022-05-02). "Getting Back on Track with TRACS: An Accreditation Agency Blazing a Trail for Small HBCUs". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  7. ^ Watson, Jamal (2019-03-27). "Small, Private HBCUs Find Lifeline with TRACS Amid Accreditation Struggles". Diverse: Issues In Higher Education. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  8. ^ Swamidass, S. Joshua (2021-03-04). "A Compromise on Creationism". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2023-01-25.