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 17, 2022
  To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
• December 2, 2021
  To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. To request a supplemental information report, due September 1, 2022, documenting further evidence of (1) the implementation of organized and systematic assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement in general education (Standard V) and (2) the implementation of organized and systematic assessments that evaluate institutional effectiveness (Standard VI). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028.
• November 19, 2020
  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 United States Department of Education (USDE) guidelines published March 17, 2020. To reaffirm accreditation. To request a supplemental information report, due September 1, 2021 documenting further evidence of (1) a campus climate that fosters respect among all constituencies (Standard II); (2) the periodic assessment of the effectiveness of student support programs and experiences (Standard IV); (3) the development and implementation of organized and systematic assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement in general education (Standard V); (4) the development and implementation of organized and systematic assessments that evaluate institutional effectiveness (Standard VI); and (5) a clearly documented administrative structure with members who possess the skills, time, assistance, technology and expertise to perform their duties (Standard VII). 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 2027-2028.
• September 1, 2020
  To acknowledge receipt of documentation of written approvals from the State University of New York and the New York State Education Department .
• April 30, 2020
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second alternative delivery method-distance education program - Bilingual Education Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) 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 State University of New York and the New York State Education Department. 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 2019-2020.
• 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 2019-2020.
• February 27, 2020
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first alternative delivery method-distance education program (Master of Science in Education TESOL) within the institution's scope of accreditation. 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 2019-2020.
• November 19, 2015
  To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019 - 2020.
• June 28, 2012
  To accept the monitoring report and to request that the Periodic Review Report, due June 1, 2015, document (1) further implementation of a documented assessment process for general education (Standard 12) and (2) steps taken to implement uniform processes for the evaluation of adjunct and part-time faculty across programs (Standard 10).