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.

• November 21, 2019
  To acknowledge receipt of the documentation requested by the Commission action of July 29, 2019. To approve the teach-out agreements with Adelphi University, Caldwell University, Baruch College of the City University of New York, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, College of Staten Island of the City University of New York, Hunter College of the City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York, Lehman College of the City University of New York, Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York, Queens College of the City University of New York, York College of the City University of New York, College of Mount Saint Vincent, D'Youville College, Long Island University, Mercy College, School of Visual Arts, and SUNY Empire State College. To note that Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, New York has been designated as the repository of all The College of New Rochelle student records. To note that The College of New Rochelle will close all locations and cease operations effective December 31, 2019 and that The College of New Rochelle's accreditation will cease effective January 1, 2020. To require notification to the Commission verifying the closure of the institution as planned on December 31, 2019. To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission immediately about any and all significant developments that may impact the institution's closure (Requirement of Affiliation 14).
• July 18, 2019
  To include the planned institutional closure within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note the institution will close all locations and cease operations effective December 31, 2019. To note that The College of New Rochelle's accreditation will cease as of January 1, 2020. To approve the teach-out plan. To approve the teach-out agreements with Adelphi University, Caldwell University, Baruch College of the City University of New York, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York, College of Staten Island of the City University of New York, Hunter College of the City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York, Lehman College of the City University of New York, Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York, Queens College of the City University of New York, York College of the City University of New York, College of Mount Saint Vincent, D'Youville College, Long Island University, Mercy College, School of Visual Arts, and SUNY Empire State College. To request an updated teach-out plan, due September 1, 2019, with evidence of (1) signed copies of any updated teach-out agreements, including any documentation supporting the agreements; (2) the status of the implementation of the teach-out plan and teach-out agreements, including evidence of continued resources adequate to support teach-out operations prior to institutional closure; (3) the issuance of transcripts for any students wishing to transfer to another institution; (4) notification of the Commission's action to The College of New Rochelle community, including all governing board members, students, faculty, and staff, and others with significant roles; (5) notification to current and prospective students that the institution's accreditation will cease effective January 1, 2020; and (6) public disclosure regarding the institution's accreditation status provided wherever the institution's web pages, publications, and announcements make reference to accreditation and in all other appropriate places and venues (Requirement of Affiliation 6: Teach-Out Plans and Agreements Policy and Procedures). To require notification to the Commission verifying the closure of the institution as planned on December 31, 2019. To note that Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY has been designated as the repository of all of The College of New Rochelle student records. To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission immediately about any and all significant developments that may impact the institution's closure (Requirement of Affiliation 14).
• June 27, 2019
  To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. To note the institution's decision to close while on warning. To note that the monitoring report, due September 1, 2019, is no longer due and the follow-up visit will not occur. To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request for planned institutional closure noting that the institution did not submit the substantive change request on a timely basis. To postpone a decision on the teach-out plan with teach-out agreements
• May 13, 2019
  Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 20, 2019, addressing recent developments at the institution which may have implications for compliance with Standard II: Ethics and Integrity, Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience, Requirements of Affiliation 2 and 6, and the Substantive Change policy and procedures.
• November 15, 2018
  To acknowledge receipt of the focused report. To note the visit by the Commission's representatives. To warn the institution that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standard V (Educational Effectiveness Assessment). To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning. To note further that federal regulations limit the period during which an institution may be in non-compliance to two years. To request a monitoring report due, September 1, 2019, demonstrating evidence that the institution has achieved and can sustain ongoing compliance with Standard V, including but not limited to (1) evidence of an organized, systematic, and sustainable process for the assessment of student learning goals in all programs, including general education, that fosters student learning and development and that uses results to improve teaching and learning (Standard V). In addition, to request that the monitoring report provide further evidence of (2) institutional objectives, both institution-wide and for individual units, that are clearly stated, assessed appropriately, linked to mission and goal achievement, reflect conclusions drawn from assessment results, and are used for planning and resource allocation (Standard VI); and, (3) adequate fiscal and human resources, including physical and technical infrastructure, to support operations (Standard VI). To direct a follow-up team visit following submission of the monitoring report. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. Upon reaffirmation of accreditation, the next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
• November 16, 2017
  To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. To request a focused report, due September 1, 2018, providing further evidence of (1) an organized, systematic, and sustainable process for the assessment of student learning goals in all programs, including general education, that fosters student learning and development and that uses results to improve teaching and learning (Standard V) and (2) planning processes, resources, and structures that are aligned with each other and are sufficient for the institution to fulfill its mission and goals including (a) steps taken to improve the institution's short- and long-term viability, including strategies to measure and assess the adequacy and efficient utilization of institutional resources required to support its mission and goals and (b) a strategic plan that uses strategic priorities, performance measures, and assessment results to inform budgeting, enrollment, planning, and resource allocation decisions and that strengthens overall institutional effectiveness (Standard VI). A focused team visit will follow submission of the report. To remind the institution of its obligation to inform the Commission about any and all significant developments related to any investigation(s) conducted by the institution or by state, federal, or other government agencies relevant to this or actions taken by the Commission. Copies of the report(s) that follow from any of these investigations must be submitted to the Commission within 10 business days of their completion. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
• June 22, 2017
  To accept the monitoring report and to note the visit by the Commission's representatives. To request a monitoring report, due August 1, 2017, documenting further steps taken to (1) implement adequate institutional controls, procedures and strategies to (a) measure and assess the level of, and efficient utilization of, institutional resources required to support the institution's mission and goals and (b) periodically assess the effective and efficient allocation of institutional resources (Standards 2 and 3); (2) implement processes in place demonstrating the appropriate role of the governing body in carrying out its defined responsibilities, including its role in providing appropriate financial oversight (Standard 4). In addition, to request updated financial and enrollment data, to include preliminary FY17 financial results, F17 enrollment, and projected FY18 budget and projected results reflecting enrollments and financial results year to date. To note the institution's obligation to inform the Commission about any and all significant developments related to any investigation(s) conducted by the institution or by state, federal, or other government agencies relevant to this action. Copies of the report(s) that follow from any of these investigations must be submitted to the Commission within 10 business days of their completion. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
• March 2, 2017
  To document receipt of the supplemental information report because it provided limited institutional responses to requested information and did not present evidence and analysis in a manner conducive to Commission review. To request a monitoring report, due April 1, 2017, providing documentation and analysis of further steps taken to (1) improve the institution's short- and long-term financial viability and the institution's sustainability, including (a) restated financial statements for FY16 and FY17 and realistic enrollment and financial projections for the next five fiscal years and (b) the implementation of adequate institutional controls to deal with financial, administrative, and auxiliary operations and rational and consistent policies and procedures to determine allocation of assets (Requirement of Affiliation #8; Standard 3); (2) implement processes in place demonstrating the appropriate role of the governing body in carrying out its defined responsibilities, including its role in providing appropriate financial oversight (Standard 4); and, (3) adhere to ethical standards and the institution's own stated policies, including processes in place demonstrating (a) continuing compliance with applicable government policies, regulations, and requirements, specifically federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to unremitted payroll, and, where applicable, other taxes; (b) accurate reporting of all required data to the Commission and other agencies; and, (c) periodic assessment of the integrity evidenced in institutional policies, processes, practices, and the manner in which these are implemented (Requirement of Affiliation # 5; Standard 6). A small team visit will follow submission of the monitoring report. To note the institution's obligation to inform the Commission about any and all significant development related to any investigation(s) conducted by the institution or by state, federal, or other government agencies relevant to this action. Copies of the report(s) that follow from any of these investigations must be submitted to the Commission within 10 business days of their completion. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
• October 31, 2016
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second alternative delivery method program (online Master of Science in Communication Management and Media) within the scope of the institution's accreditation.
• October 31, 2016
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include within the scope of the institution's accreditation the relocation of the additional location from 114 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 to 313 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 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 new location and the closure of the old location. Operations at the location must commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• October 19, 2016
  Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due November 14, 2016, addressing recent developments at the College which may have implications for current and future compliance with Requirements of Affiliation #5 and #8, Standard 3 (Institutional Resources), Standard 4 (Leadership and Governance), and Standard 6 (Integrity).
• October 12, 2015
  To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from The University of the State of New York State Education Department and to include the Long Term Care Administration Certificate offered via distance education within the scope of the institution's accreditation.
• April 28, 2014
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the online certificate program in Long Term Care Administration and the online Bachelor's of Science in Nursing program within the scope of the institution's accreditation, effective upon receipt of state approval. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• June 27, 2013
  To accept the progress report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• June 28, 2012
  To reaffirm accreditation. To commend the institution for the quality of the self study process. To request a progress report, due April 1, 2013, documenting the continued development and implementation of a comprehensive institutional strategic plan that links long-range planning to decision-making and budgeting processes (Standard 2). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• November 15, 2007
  To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2011-2012.