Statement of Accreditation Status
-
Institution:
Baruch College of the City University of New York
New York, NY -
Address:
17 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10010-5518 -
Phone:
(646) 312-1000
- URL:
-
Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO):
Dr. John Osae-Kwapong
-
Commission Staff Liaison:
Dr. Melissa Hardin, Vice President
The Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS) is the official statement of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) about each institution’s current accreditation status and scope of accreditation. The SAS also provides a brief history of the actions taken by the Commission.
Accreditation Summary
For more information, see the Commission’s Accreditation Actions Policy and Procedures.
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1968
- Last Reaffirmation: 2020
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2027-2028
Alternative Delivery Methods
The following represents approved alternative delivery methods included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method
Credential Levels
Approved Credential Levels
The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
- Doctor's Degree - Other Included within the scope to offer ONE program:
Locations
The following represents branch campuses, additional locations, and other instructional sites that are included within the scope of the institution’s accreditation:
Location | Type |
---|
Definitions: For definitions of branch campus, additional locations, or other instructional sites, see the Commission’s Substantive Change Policy and Procedures.
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.
- October 29, 2020To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at Paris, France that has ceased operations. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change 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. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
- August 27, 2020To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the alternative delivery method-distance education within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that written evidence of necessary approvals has been provided. To note that 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 2027-2028.
- June 25, 2020To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the visit by the Commission's representatives. To reaffirm accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
- April 16, 2020To 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. To note that the evaluation visit has been conducted and will be acted upon at the Commission's June meeting.
- February 27, 2020To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at Hopkins Training Education Corp, Hong Kong, China.
- February 27, 2020To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at Singapore, Singapore AVENTIS, Singapore.
- February 27, 2020To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at Israel, Israel. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019-2020.
- February 27, 2020To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at Taiwan (Leaderchief Int'l Institute), Taiwan, Taiwan.
- June 22, 2017To accept the monitoring report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019-2020.
- November 19, 2015To accept the Periodic Review Report, to reaffirm accreditation and to commend the institution for the quality of the Periodic Review Report process. To request a monitoring report due April 1, 2017, documenting (1) further development of financial contingency plans based on enrollment trends and the impact of enrollment on institutional finances and operations (Standards 2, 3, and 8) and (2) further implementation of a comprehensive, organized, and sustained process for institutional effectiveness with evidence that assessment results are used to inform budgeting, planning, and resource allocation (Standard 7). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019-2020.
- September 3, 2013To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the PhD in Business degree within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015.
- June 28, 2012To accept the progress report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2015.
Information about the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is an institutional accreditor in the United States and is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). MSCHE accreditation applies to an institution as a whole rather than the specific programs within an institution. MSCHE does not approve or accredit individual programs. The MSCHE accreditation review cycle is continuous and accreditation does not expire. Each institution is reevaluated and monitored on a regular and consistent basis in accordance with the institution’s assigned accreditation review cycle and Commission policy and procedures. An institution maintains its accreditation unless it is voluntarily surrendered or withdrawn by the Commission for cause, after the institution has been afforded due process. The institution’s current accreditation phase and accreditation status are displayed on the institution’s listing in the Institution Directory and in the Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS).