The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is pleased to announce the return of Brian Kirschner as Senior Director for Events. In this role, Brian will lead our Annual Conference, as well as mission-critical webinars. “We are thrilled to welcome Brian back…
S. Suzan J. Harkness joined the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as Vice President for Institutional Field Relations in October 2025. Suzan will serve as a liaison to member institutions, providing advice and assisting them with accreditation activities. “It’s wonderful to…
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) announced the election of Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), to its Board of Directors. “I want to thank CHEA Board Chair F. Javier Cevallos and CHEA President Nasser…
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) will welcome Angela Sierra as Director for Advocacy and Engagement in September 2025. Angela will drive advocacy and engagement initiatives focused on the Commission’s strategic priorities and critical role within the regulatory triad. In addition,…
Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), recently appeared on The EdUp Experience Podcast episode, “Why Accreditation Isn’t the ‘Innovation Killer’ You Think It Is.” The Commission’s commitment to students was a key feature of the conversation,…
Kathy Feith joined the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as Vice President for Institutional Field Relations in September 2025. Kathy will serve as a liaison to member institutions, providing advice and assisting them with accreditation activities. “Kathy is an exceptional addition…
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) will welcome Reha Shackelford as Vice President for Institutional Field Relations in September 2025. Reha will serve as a liaison to member institutions, providing advice and assisting them with accreditation activities. “We are excited to…
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is excited to share recent transitions as well as a promotion for several staff members. Samantha Smith was recently promoted into the role of Assistant Director for Accreditation Relations, effective July 1, 2025. In her…
Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), will be speaking at an Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) webinar on June 27, 2025, at 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET, “Redefining Accreditation: What Governing Boards Need to…
City & State New York has featured Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), on its 2025 Higher Education Trailblazers list, which recognizes public officials, heads of colleges and universities, groundbreaking researchers and policymakers and other leaders…
