As Auburn University's Accreditation Liaison, Dr. Mark DeGoti oversees the institution's accreditation processes, serving as the primary contact with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). His responsibilities include managing the SACSCOC reaffirmation efforts, coordinating faculty qualifications, and ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements.
Since joining the Office of the Provost in 2021, DeGoti is also responsible for specialized accreditation documentation and reviews, coordinating all curricular activity with the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, and overseeing administrator review processes. He also provides leadership for Auburn’s academic integrity process, which is dedicated to cultivating a community where trust and ethical behavior are the pillars of academic success.
In addition to his administrative appointment, DeGoti is a professor in the Department of Music. He has performed in orchestras and as a soloist on five different continents and has enjoyed years of student success in the trumpet studio. DeGoti received a Doctor of Music and a Master of Music at Indiana University, and he holds a Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance and Music Theory from the University of Michigan. He lives in Auburn with his wife and two children.
