MSCHE Staff

Lindsie Bell will join the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as Senior Director for Events in June 2023. She will lead the Events Unit and work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to oversee all of the Commission’s events in support…

Ms. Nicole Biever was named Director for Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in February 2023. Ms. Biever joined the staff as Director for Communications and Development Specialist in April 2022. As Director for Strategic Partnerships…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) recognized the service of staff who have been with the Commission for at least or more than 30, 25, 10, and five years. Of the staff recognized, three were recognized for 25 years of service…

Dr. Melissa Hardin was elevated to Lead Vice President for Accreditation Relations of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in January 2023. Dr. Hardin joined the staff as a Vice President for Institutional Field Relations in 2021. As Lead Vice President,…

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) will welcome Dr. Connie Clifton in January 2023 as the Director for Membership. In this role, she supports the Commission’s strategic priority relating to its membership initiative, which includes service to new prospective institutions as…

Dr. Idna Corbett was named Senior Vice President for Accreditation Relations of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in October 2022. Dr. Corbett joined the staff as a Vice President for Institutional Field Relations in 2017 and became Lead Vice President…

Ms. Beverly Rebar will join the Middle States Commission on Higher Education in November 2022 as the Director for Regulatory Affairs. In this role, she will support the Commission’s responsibilities in the regulatory triad, including with federal, state, and other government partners, and…

On October 26-29, 2022, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) President Dr. Heather F. Perfetti will speak at the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Leadership Congress as part of the keynote accreditation panel. The gathering of over 1,500 trustees and…

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) President Dr. Heather F. Perfetti and the chief executive officers of the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) met with United States Department of Education (USDE) Undersecretary Mr. James Kvaal, Assistant Secretary of Education for Postsecondary…

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) President Dr. Heather F. Perfetti launched the 2022 Self-Study Institute (SSI) with remarks for the 69 institutions beginning the multi-week training. Held virtually over five weeks from October 6 through November 10, SSI combines plenary sessions…