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March 2024 Commission Meeting Actions

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has made public the accreditation actions from its March 14, 2024, meeting. To view all actions taken, visit the MSCHE Recent Commission Actions page where you can search by state or country. For information about…

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Call for Commissioner Nominations

Deadline for Nominations: February 16, 2024 Nomination Form The Committee on Membership of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) calls for nominations for Commissioner vacancies for the term January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029. While the Commission accepts nominations at…

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MSCHE Announces Election of New Commissioner, Reelection of Executive Committee Members and Corporate Officers, and Committee Leadership for 2024

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) elected a new Commissioner to a first full term, reelected the Commission’s Executive Committee members and corporate officers, and announced its committee leadership. Commissioner terms and profiles are available at msche.org/commissioners. Commissioner Elected to First…

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MSCHE Announces New Commissioner Ola Laniya

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) elected Dr. Ola K. Laniya as Commissioner in the role of public representative to replace outgoing Commissioner Michael Collins, who completed his term on December 31, 2023. Ola serves as Vice President, Integrated Assurance Delivery…

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MSCHE November 2023 Commission Meeting News

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has made public the accreditation actions from its November 16, 2023, meeting. To see all actions taken, visit the MSCHE Recent Commission Actions page where you can search by state or country. For information about…

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MSCHE Requires Zayed University to Show Cause

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is requiring that Zayed University show cause and demonstrate why its accreditation should not be withdrawn. According to Commission policies and procedures, institutions are required to Show Cause when the institution does not appear to…

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Eastwick College Granted MSCHE Candidate Status

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) granted Eastwick College (NJ) Candidate for Accreditation Status during its November 2023 meeting. The institution has been invited to initiate self-study in preparation for an evaluation visit in 2025-2026 to determine whether accreditation should be…

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Alliance University Accreditation Ceases August 31, 2023

On August 24, 2023, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) acted to note that accreditation for Alliance University, including all locations, will cease on August 31, 2023. Following receipt of the notification of closure by Alliance University, the Commission took action…

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MSCHE Announces New Commissioner Ronald H. Nowaczyk

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) appointed Dr. Ronald H. Nowaczyk, President of Frostburg State University (FSU), to serve as a Commissioner from August 24, 2023, through December 31, 2029. “Ron has been engaged with the Commission for many years, and…

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MSCHE Statement on the Closure of The King’s College (NY)

On July 27, 2023, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) required that The King’s College (NY) submit a substantive change for institutional closure by August 11, 2023, based on information provided by the institution on July 14, 2023. The institution is…

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