Sullivan County Community College

CEO: Dr. Kathleen Crabill, Officer in Charge
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Jeffrey Keefer
Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Judith Sciple, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional » Two-year, small
Control: Public
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1968
Last Reaffirmation: 2013
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2022-2023

Contact Information

112 College Road
Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759-5151

(845) 434-5750

www.sunysullivan.edu

June 22, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the on-site evaluation visit by the Commission's representatives to the main campus at 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 on April 2-5, 2023. To note the following additional location was visited: 115 Brickman Road, Fallsburg, NY 12733. To postpone a decision on the self-study report. To request a supplemental information report, due August 1, 2023, documenting (1) assessment of student learning and achievement and demonstrate that students have accomplished educational goals consistent with their programs of study (Standard V and former Requirement of Affiliation 9); (2) student learning programs that are characterized by coherence and appropriate assessment of student achievement throughout its educational offerings, at both institutional and program levels, with evidence that faculty and appropriate institutional stakeholders have considered and used assessment results to improve teaching and learning (Standard V and former Requirement of Affiliation 9); (3) sufficiency of resources to fulfill its mission and goals and to support its educational purposes and programs (Standard VI); (4) the audited financial statements for fiscal year 2022 (Standard VI and former Requirement of Affiliation 11); and (5) sufficiency of planning and budgeting processes to fulfill its mission and goals, and to support its educational purposes and programs (Standard VI). To direct a follow-up team visit following submission of the supplemental information report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031.
June 23, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
June 22, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other instructional site at 600 Route 55, Eldred, NY 12732 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To direct a substantive change site visit as soon as practicable but no later than six months after the implementation of this substantive change. 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 2022-2023.
June 22, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the other instructional site at 115-Brickman Road, Fallsburg, NY 12733 to an additional location within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. 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.
March 16, 2022
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 2, 2022 addressing the recent action by the Federal Student Aid Office of the U.S. Department of Education which may have implications for current and future compliance with Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience. 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.
January 4, 2019
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the second alternative delivery method program (Associate of Applied Science in Simulation and Game Development) 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 June 27, 2012 related to the 2018 Periodic Review Report and in conjunction with the 2019 Annual Institution Update, the institution provide further evidence of the development and implementation of organized and systematic program level assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement (Standard V Education Effectiveness, formerly Standard 14). The next self-study evaluation is scheduled for 2022-2023.
June 25, 2015
To accept the monitoring report. To remind the institution that the Periodic Review Report, due June 1, 2018, should document evidence of the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes in all programs (Standard 14).
January 5, 2015
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the online Green Building Maintenance and Management AAS program within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution that the monitoring report, due April 1, 2015, should document (1) further implementation of the institutional planning and assessment processes, including incorporation in planning documents of assignment of responsibility for improvements, definition of decision-making processes and authority that facilitate planning and renewal, and prioritization of strategic initiatives (Standard 2); and (2) evidence that assessment results are regularly shared and discussed with appropriate constituents and used in institutional planning, resource allocation, and renewal (Standard 7). To further remind the institution that the Periodic Review Report, now due June 1, 2018, should document evidence of the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes in all programs (Standard 14).
June 26, 2014
To note the visit by the Commission's representative and to affirm the inclusion of the additional location at Sullivan Correctional Facility, 325 Riverside Road, Fallsburg, NY 12733 within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution that the monitoring report, due April 1, 2015, should document (1) further implementation of the institutional planning and assessment processes, including incorporation in planning documents of assignment of responsibility for improvements, definition of decision-making processes and authority that facilitate planning and renewal, and prioritization of strategic initiatives (Standard 2); and (2) evidence that assessment results are regularly shared and discussed with appropriate constituents and used in institutional planning, resource allocation, and renewal (Standard 7). To further remind the institution that the Periodic Review Report, now due June 1, 2018, should document evidence of the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes in all programs (Standard 14).
November 21, 2013
To accept the supplemental information report.
November 21, 2013
To accept the monitoring report and to note the visit by the Commission's representatives. To remove the warning and to reaffirm accreditation because the institution is now in compliance with Standards 2 (Planning, Resource Allocation, and Institutional Renewal) and 7 (Institutional Assessment). To request a monitoring report, due April 1, 2015, documenting (1) further implementation of the institutional planning and assessment processes, including incorporation in planning documents of assignment of responsibility for improvements, definition of decision-making processes and authority that facilitate planning and renewal, and prioritization of strategic initiatives (Standard 2); and (2) evidence that assessment results are regularly shared and discussed with appropriate constituents and used in institutional planning, resource allocation, and renewal (Standard 7). To remind the institution that the Periodic Review Report, now due June 1, 2018, should document evidence of the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes in all programs (Standard 14).
October 28, 2013
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to approve, provisionally, the reclassification of the instructional site at Sullivan Correctional Facility, 325 Riverside Road, Fallsburg, NY 12733, as an additional location, pending a site visit within six months. To note that the monitoring report, due September 1, 2013, with a visit to follow; and supplemental information report, due September 19, 2013, have been received and will be acted on by the Commission at its November meeting. To remind the institution that it has been warned that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standard 2 (Planning, Resource Allocation, and Institutional Renewal) and Standard 7 (Institutional Assessment). To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning. The due date for the Periodic Review Report will be established when accreditation is reaffirmed. To remind the institution that the Periodic Review Report should document evidence of the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes in all programs (Standard 14).
August 20, 2013
To request a supplemental information report, due September 19, 2013, addressing the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation action of July 11-12, 2013. To remind the institution that it has been warned that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standard 2 (Planning, Resource Allocation, and Institutional Renewal) and Standard 7 (Institutional Assessment). To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning. To remind the institution of the monitoring report, due September 1, 2013, documenting that the institution has achieved and can sustain ongoing compliance with Standards 2 and 7, including but not limited to evidence of (1) continued development and implementation of the institutional strategic planning process, including evidence that the process is clearly communicated, provides for constituent participation, and includes realistic and measurable objectives and the assignment of responsibility for improvements (Standard 2), and (2) that assessment results are used to inform planning and budgeting (Standards 2 and 7). A small team visit will follow submission of the monitoring report. The due date for the Periodic Review Report will be established when accreditation is reaffirmed. To remind the institution that the Periodic Review Report should document evidence of the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes in all programs (Standard 14).
June 27, 2013
To accept the monitoring report and to note the visit by the Commission's representatives. To continue to warn the institution that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standard 2 (Planning, Resource Allocation, and Institutional Renewal) and Standard 7 (Institutional Assessment). To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning. To request a monitoring report, due September 1, 2013, documenting that the institution has achieved and can sustain ongoing compliance with Standards 2 and 7, including but not limited to evidence of (1) continued development and implementation of the institutional strategic planning process, including evidence that the process is clearly communicated, provides for constituent participation, and includes realistic and measurable objectives and the assignment of responsibility for improvements (Standard 2), and (2) that assessment results are used to inform planning and budgeting (Standards 2 and 7). A small team visit will follow submission of the monitoring report. The due date for the Periodic Review Report will be established when accreditation is reaffirmed. To remind the institution that the Periodic Review Report should document evidence of the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes in all programs (Standard 14).
November 15, 2012
To note the visit by the Commission's representative. To remind the institution that it has been warned that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standards 2 (Planning, Resource Allocation and Institutional Renewal) and 7 (Institutional Assessment). To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning. To remind the institution of the monitoring report, due March 1, 2013, documenting that the institution has achieved and can sustain compliance with Standards 2 and 7. To request that the report include but not be limited to (1) evidence of the development and implementation of an institutional strategic plan that is linked to institutional mission, goals, and resource allocation, that is developed with constituent participation, that is clearly communicated to all constituencies, and that includes realistic and measurable objectives, the assignment of accountabilities, and the use of assessment results (Standards 2 and 7). To request that the monitoring report also document (2) steps taken to strengthen the institution's finances (Standard 3). To further request that the Periodic Review Report document evidence of the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes in all programs (Standard 14). A small team visit will follow submission of the monitoring report. The due date for the Periodic Review Report will be established when accreditation is reaffirmed.
June 28, 2012
To warn the institution that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standards 2 (Planning, Resource Allocation and Institutional Renewal) and 7 (Institutional Assessment). To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning. To request a monitoring report, due March 1, 2013, documenting that the institution has achieved and can sustain compliance with Standards 2 and 7. To request that the report include but not be limited to (1) evidence of the development and implementation of an institutional strategic plan that is linked to institutional mission, goals, and resource allocation, that is developed with constituent participation, that is clearly communicated to all constituencies, and that includes realistic and measurable objectives, the assignment of accountabilities, and the use of assessment results (Standards 2 and 7). To request that the monitoring report also document (2) steps taken to strengthen the institution's finances (Standard 3). To further request that the Periodic Review Report document evidence of the assessment of program-level student learning outcomes in all programs (Standard 14). A small team visit will follow submission of the monitoring report. To direct a prompt liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations for reporting. The due date for the Periodic Review Report will be established when accreditation is reaffirmed.

Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

Postsecondary award (1-2 years) Included within the scope
Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope

Main Campus
Sullivan County Community College
112 College Road
Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759-5151
Additional Location
Eldred Central School
600 Route 55
Eldred, NY 12732
Opened: 09/01/2022
Additional Location
Fallsburg High School
115-Brickman Road
Fallsburg, NY 12733
Opened: 09/01/2022
Additional Location
Sullivan Correctional Facility
325 Riverside Road
Fallsburg, NY 12733
Opened: 10/28/2013
Other Instructional Site
Liberty High School
115 Buckley St.
Liberty, NY 12754
Other Instructional Site
Livingston Manor High School
19 School Street
Livingston Manor, NY 12758
Other Instructional Site
Monticello Central School
39 Breakey Avenue
Monticello, NY 12701
Other Instructional Site
Pine Bush Central School
156 Route 302
Pine Bush, NY 12566
Other Instructional Site
Roscoe Central School
6 Academy Street
Roscoe, NY 12776
Other Instructional Site
Sullivan County BOCES
52 Ferndale-Loomis Road
Liberty, NY 12754
Other Instructional Site
Sullivan West Central School
6604 State Route 52 PO Box 309
Lake Huntington, NY 12752
Other Instructional Site
The Homestead School - The Homestead Collaborative College Campus
202 Main Street
Hurleyville, NY 12747
Other Instructional Site
The Narrowsburg Union
7 Erie Avenue
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
Other Instructional Site
THINC Technology Hub and Incubator
202 Main Street
Hurleyville, NY 12747
Other Instructional Site
Tri-Valley Central School
34 Moore Hill Road
Grahamsville, NY 12740

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