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.

• December 16, 2022
  To reject the supplemental information report. To note that the report provided limited responses to requested information and did not present evidence and analysis in a manner conducive to Commission review. To require resubmission of the supplemental information report by January 3, 2023, providing further evidence of documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to ensure financial stability (Standard VI and Requirement of Affiliation 11). To acknowledge receipt of the institution's notification of its plans to close. To require that the institution submit a substantive change request for Institutional Closure by January 3, 2023 as required by the Commission's Substantive Change Policy and Procedures and Substantive Change Guidelines. To note that failure to submit the substantive change request and the teach-out plan and agreements will result in further action by the Commission. To remind the institution of its obligation to make freely available to the Commission accurate, fair, and complete information on all aspects of the institution and its operations (Requirement of Affiliation 14). To require immediate notification to the Commission of any changes to the status of the institution. To note that the On-Site Evaluation Visit will not occur. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss Commission expectations.
• November 21, 2022
  To reject the supplemental information report. To note that the report provided limited responses to requested information and did not present evidence and analysis in a manner conducive to Commission review. To require resubmission of the supplemental information report by December 2, 2022, providing further evidence of documented financial resources, funding base, and plans for financial development adequate to support its educational purposes and programs and to ensure financial stability (Standard VI and Requirement of Affiliation 11). To remind the institution of its obligation to make freely available to the Commission accurate, fair, and complete information on all aspects of the institution and its operations (Requirement of Affiliation 14). To require immediate notification to the Commission of any changes to the status of the institution. To require the institution to proceed with the On-Site Evaluation Visit as scheduled. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss Commission expectations. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
• October 19, 2022
  Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due November 2, 2022, that provides additional information on Standard VI: Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement; and Requirement of Affiliation 11. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
• April 16, 2020
  To acknowledge receipt of formal written notice from the institution in response to the Commission's request of March 9, 2020. To temporarily waive Substantive Change Policy and Procedures and allow the use of distance education to accommodate students impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) interruptions, in accordance with United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 5, 2020. Continued use of distance education beyond the limitations of USDE guidelines will require substantive change approval in accordance with Substantive Change Policy and Procedures. This flexibility is not available for clock-hour courses that lead to licensure if the licensing body will not accept distance learning courses or hours or give credit for them toward the number of hours a student must complete. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
• March 5, 2020
  To note that the Mid-Point Peer Review has been conducted and no further evidence is required at this time. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
• April 30, 2019
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Master's degree program (Master's of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling) 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 2022-2023.
• August 27, 2018
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Postsecondary Certificate (< 1 year) in Law Enforcement within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
• April 16, 2018
  Staff acted on behalf of the commission to request that, in lieu of the request of November 20, 2014 related to the 2018 Periodic Review Report and in conjunction with the 2019 Annual Institution Update, the institution provide further evidence of (1) the development and implementation of organized and systematic assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement and (2) demonstrated and documented use of assessment results to improve educational effectiveness (Standard V Education Effectiveness Assessment, formerly Standard 14). The next self-study evaluation is scheduled for 2022-2023.
• January 4, 2016
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the online post-secondary certificate in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (>=1 year, <= 2 years) within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution of the Commission's request of November 20, 2014 regarding the Periodic Review Report due June 1, 2018.
• January 4, 2016
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the new credential level in post-secondary certificate in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (>=1 year, <= 2 years) within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution of the Commission's request of November 20, 2014 regarding the Periodic Review Report due June 1, 2018.
• November 20, 2014
  To accept the monitoring report. To request that the Periodic Review Report, due June 1, 2018, document further progress in the implementation of a comprehensive, organized, and sustained process to assess the achievement of institutional and student learning outcomes, using direct measures and including evidence that assessment results are being used for the improvement of teaching and learning (Standard 14).
• September 2, 2014
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note that the institution has closed its additional location at Erie Community College, 6205 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221. To remove this additional location from the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution of the monitoring report, due October 1, 2014, documenting evidence of (1) strategies to assess the efficient utilization of institutional resources in support of the institution's mission and goals, and steps taken to improve the institution's short- and long-term financial viability (Standard 3); (2) the use of assessment results to improve programs, services, planning and resource allocation (Standard 7); (3) the implementation of a comprehensive enrollment management plan with linkages to decision-making and budgeting (Standard 8); and (4) the use of direct measures to document the attainment of student learning goals at the institutional, program and course levels (Standard 14). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2018.
• June 27, 2013
  To reaffirm accreditation. To request a monitoring report, due October 1, 2014, documenting evidence of (1) strategies to assess the efficient utilization of institutional resources in support of the institution's mission and goals, and steps taken to improve the institution's short- and long-term financial viability (Standard 3); (2) the use of assessment results to improve programs, services, planning and resource allocation (Standard 7); (3) the implementation of a comprehensive enrollment management plan with linkages to decision-making and budgeting (Standard 8); and (4) the use of direct measures to document the attainment of student learning goals at the institutional, program and course levels (Standard 14). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2018.
• January 2, 2013
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at Herkimer County Community College, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer NY 13350, within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within 30 days of the commencement of operations at the additional location. The Commission notes that approval extends for one calendar year from the date of this action. In the event that operations at the additional location do not commence within this time frame, approval will lapse. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2012-2013.
• January 3, 2012
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional locations at (1) Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica NY 13501 and (2) Onondaga Community College, 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse NY 13215. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2012-2013.
• May 27, 2011
  To recognize the institution's decision not to open the additional location at Cayuga Community College, 197 Franklin Street, Auburn, NY 13021.
• March 3, 2011
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the additional location at Erie Community College North Campus, 6205 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221-7095 within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at this 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 next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2012-2013.