It is essential that TRACS institutions be able to evidence the degree to which they are accomplishing their missions. In this perspective it is imperative that institutions can demonstrate through their assessment process and resulting data, that students and parents are receiving educational value for their money, especially in today’s era of rising costs in education and in society as a whole.

TRACS evaluation teams are seeking data from its member institutions demonstrating that students are learning and developing, not only in knowledge and skills areas, but in classic areas such as reasoning and logic, plus in value added areas such as character building, values, ethics, integrity and civic responsibilities.

Christian institutions should market these inherent elements using data to support reasons for parents to send their sons and daughters to their universities and colleges. Saying “we provide a quality education in a Christian environment” sounds good, but how is this demonstrated and defined within their mission statements?

TRACS is dedicated to enhancing and advancing Christian higher education through reliable and valid Standards, a commitment to continuous development and improvement, plus serving as a voice for Christian higher education.

Russell G. Fitzgerald, Ed.D.
TRACS Executive Director