Accreditation Actions

The following represents the MSCHE accreditation actions taken in the last ten (10) years. For more information, see the Commission’s Accreditation Actions Policy and Procedures and the Substantive Change Policy and Procedures.

• January 31, 2023
  Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2023, that provides additional information on Standard II: Ethics and Integrity and Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
• June 23, 2022
  To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note that the institution hosted a virtual site visit in lieu of an on-site visit in accordance with the United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To reaffirm accreditation. To request a supplemental information report, due April 1, 2023, documenting (1) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of assessment processes utilized by the institution for the improvement of educational effectiveness (Standard V); (2) status of the implementation of the integration with Wesley College including but not limited to student records, programs and services, and financial implications of the transaction (Complex Substantive Change Procedures); and (3) documentation of the full implementation of the teach-out plan, including a final version of the integration planning team milestones including timeframe and status (Teach-Out Plans and Agreements Policy and Procedures). To note that a verification visit is required by USDE guidelines and will be conducted within a reasonable period of time following the virtual site visit. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030.
• June 24, 2021
  To acknowledge receipt of the complex substantive change request. To include the change in legal status, form of control, or ownership within the institution's scope of accreditation effective July 1, 2021. To note the complex substantive change request includes the sale of the assets of Wesley College to Delaware State University. To require notification of the date of the closing of the transaction within five calendar days of the transaction. To require submission of any written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the United States Department of Education and the Delaware Higher Education Office. To direct a complex substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after July 1, 2021, the anticipated date of the transaction. To note that the following additional location is included within the institution's scope of accreditation: 120 North State Street, Dover, DE 19901. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the commencement of instruction at the additional location. To require immediate notification when instruction commences at the additional location. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if instruction does not commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. To request that the next self-study, in preparation for a visit in 2021-2022, provide further evidence of (1) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of all institutional policies and procedures and the manner in which they are implemented (Standard II); (2) accurately described academic programs and outcomes that enable students to understand and follow program requirements and time to completion (Standard III); (3) a general education program that is sufficient in scope and addresses the identified areas (Standard III); (4) clearly stated policies, processes and programs to admit, retain and facilitate the success of all students (Standard IV); (5) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of assessment processes utilized by the institution for the improvement of educational effectiveness (Standard V); (6) comprehensive planning for facilities, infrastructure and technology that include consideration of sustainability and deferred maintenance (Standard VI); (7) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of planning, resource allocation, institutional renewal, and availability of resources (Standard VI); and (8) documentation of the full implementation of the teach-out plan, including evidence that (a) required notifications have taken place, (b) student records have been transferred to Delaware State University, and (c) a final version of the integration planning team milestones including timeframe and status (Teach-Out Plans and Agreements Policy and Procedures). To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission about any and all developments relevant to this action. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
• November 21, 2019
  To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.
• July 2, 2019
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Post-baccalaureate Certificate program, Online Graduate Certificate in TESOL, within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. the next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
• July 2, 2019
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second Post-baccalaureate Certificate program, Teacher of English Language Learner (TELL)/Bilingual Teacher Certification, within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
• June 19, 2019
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second Post-baccalaureate Certificate program, Teacher of English Language Learner (TELL)/Bilingual Teacher Certification, within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is 2021-2022.
• June 19, 2019
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Post-baccalaureate Certificate program, Online Graduate Certificate in TESOL, within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
• May 15, 2019
  Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due September 1, 2019, addressing recent developments at the institution which may have implications for current and future compliance with Standard II: Ethics and Integrity, Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience, and Standard VII: Governance, Leadership, and Administration.
• April 18, 2018
  To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. To request that, beginning in 2019 and in conjunction with each Annual Institutional Update prior to the Self-Study Evaluation visit in 2021-2022, the institution provide further evidence of clearly stated educational goals at the institution and degree/program levels, which are interrelated with one another, with relevant educational experiences, and with the institution's mission (Standard V). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
• November 16, 2017
  To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. To request that, beginning in 2019 and in conjunction with each Annual Institutional Update, the institution provide further evidence of clearly stated educational goals at the institution and degree/program levels, which are interrelated with one another, with relevant educational experiences, and with the institution's mission (Standard V). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
• June 23, 2016
  To accept the supplemental information report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• February 17, 2016
  Staff action on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due March 18, 2016, addressing the recent action of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• August 25, 2015
  To note that the supplemental information report requested by the Commission on August 14, 2015 is no longer required.
• August 14, 2015
  To request a supplemental information report, due October 1, 2015, addressing the recent action of the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
• September 2, 2014
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the postsecondary certificates (< 1 year) in (1) Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professionals, NSTISSI-4011 and (2) Systems Administrator (SA), CNSSI-4013E within the scope of the institution's accreditation.
• September 2, 2014
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the online Master of Public Administration within the scope of the institution's accreditation.
• September 2, 2014
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note that the institution has closed its additional location at Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam and to remove this additional location from the institution's accreditation. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• June 27, 2013
  To accept the supplemental information report addressing the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) action. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• April 29, 2013
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request, to approve the relocation of the additional location from 621 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 to the Kirkwood Facility, 3931 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808, and to include the new location within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at the additional location. In the event that operations at the additional location do not commence within one calendar year from the approval of this action, approval will lapse. The Commission also requires written notification within thirty days of the closure of relocated additional locations. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• April 29, 2013
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the online Master of Science in Sport Administration within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• June 28, 2012
  To reaffirm accreditation. To commend the institution for progress to date, for the quality of the self-study process, and for the quality of the self-study report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• June 23, 2011
  To accept the progress report. To note the visit by the Commission's representatives, and to affirm the inclusion of the additional location at Vietnam National University within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To request that the self-study, in preparation for the 2011-12 evaluation visit, document further the implementation of the Vietnam site, including (1) evaluation of faculty at the site and integration of faculty at the site and the main campus (Standard 10); and (2) the assessment of learning outcomes aligned to clearly stated learning goals and evidence that learning outcomes are used to improve teaching and learning (Standard 14). To note that any additional programs beyond the MBA to be offered at the additional location in Vietnam must be submitted to the Commission for approval.