Celebrating 100 Years: 1919-2019

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019. From mission-centric standards that acknowledge the diversity of MSCHE institutions to a focus on the student learning experience, continuous reflection in the service of institutional improvement has been the hallmark of MSCHE throughout its history. Take a look back at the highlights. Read more

Register for the 2019 Annual Conference!

Coinciding with the Commission’s 100th anniversary, the 2019 Annual Conference (Dec. 9-11, 2019) will focus on Innovating for Student Success: New Ideas, Practices, and Services in Higher Education. Hear from nationally recognized thought leaders and access more concurrent sessions than ever before. Learn More and register now through December 6.

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2019 Self-Study Institute Lays the Foundation for Institutional Success

November 3, 2019
More than 170 individuals from 65 institutions attended the annual Self-Study Institute (SSI) hosted by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) from October 28-29, 2019, in Philadelphia. A self-study requires an institution to engage in an in-depth, comprehensive, and reflective assessment...

Delegation from Moldova Visits MSCHE to Learn about Accreditation

November 3, 2019
A delegation from Moldova visited the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, to learn more about accreditation in the United States. The group of eight education officials from different institutions were participating in a program titled Higher Education...

President-Elect Perfetti Guest Speaker at Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic Meeting

October 29, 2019
President-Elect Dr. Heather Perfetti served as the guest speaker at the Campus Compact Mid-Atlantic region meeting of its Senior Advisory Group for Engagement (SAGE) held at Bowie State University on Oct. 21, 2019. Dr. Perfetti’s remarks focused on the presidential transition and the future...
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2019 Annual Conference (Open to the Public)

Dec 9, 2019|Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

2019 MSCHE Annual Conference Registration Now Open! December 9-11,…

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San Juan Town Hall

Mar 17, 2020|Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel and Casino

Town Halls allow the Commission to update members on topics ranging from changes at MSCHE to the political environment…

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