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.

• 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 March 1, 2023, documenting (1) the development and implementation of organized and systematic assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement (Standard V); (2) demonstrated and documented use of assessment results to improve educational effectiveness (Standard V); and (3) periodic assessment of the effectiveness of assessment processes utilized by the institution for the improvement of educational effectiveness (Standard V). A follow-up team visit will follow submission of the supplemental information report. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. 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.
• 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 2021-2022.
• October 29, 2019
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first alternative delivery method-distance education program [Postsecondary Certificate (>=1 year, < 2 years) in Farm and Food Entrepreneurship] within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require written evidence of approvals from all necessary licensing, regulatory, or other legal entities as necessary, including the New York State Education Department (NYSED). 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 2021-2022.
• April 18, 2018
  To accept the Periodic Review Report, to reaffirm accreditation, and 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 organized and systematic assessments which evaluate the extent of student achievement in general education (Standard V). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
• November 16, 2017
  To accept the Periodic Review Report, to reaffirm accreditation, and to request that, beginning in 2019, in conjunction with each Annual Institutional Update, the institution provide further evidence of organized and systematic assessments which evaluate the extent of student achievement in general education (Standard V). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2021-2022.
• November 21, 2013
  To accept the monitoring report. To note that the monitoring report, due October 1, 2014, will not be required because the Commission's concerns have been addressed. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.
• June 27, 2013
  To accept the monitoring report. To request a monitoring report, due October 1, 2014, documenting (1) that the institution's administrative structure facilitates learning and fosters quality improvement, and (2) that qualified administrative leaders are in place appropriate to the goals, type, size, and complexity of the institution and who have the skills and time necessary to discharge their duties effectively (Standard 5). To remind the institution of the monitoring report, due September 1, 2013, documenting (1) steps taken to ensure that institutional assessment processes are sustainable, (2) further development and implementation of additional quantitative measures of outcomes and effectiveness, and (3) further implementation of the use of assessment results from academic and administrative divisions to inform budget and resource allocation decisions (Standard 7). A visit may follow submission of the monitoring report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2017.