SUNY College at Old Westbury

CEO: Mr. Timothy Sams, President
Accreditation Liaison Officer: Prof. Duncan Quarless
Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Terence Peavy, Vice President
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs » Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
Control: Public
Phase: Accredited
Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
Accreditation Granted: 1976
Last Reaffirmation: 2021
Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2028-2029
Next Mid-Point Peer Review: 2025

Contact Information

223 Store Hill Rd
Old Westbury, NY 11568-0210

(516) 876-3000

www.oldwestbury.edu

The following represents the MSCHE accreditation actions taken in the last ten (10) years.
June 24, 2021
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, 2022, documenting further evidence of (1) the periodic assessment of the effectiveness of student learning opportunities (Standard III); (2) the periodic assessment of the effectiveness of student support programs and experiences (Standard IV); (3) clearly stated institutional and program-level goals which are aligned with each other and with the institution’s mission (Standard V); (4) organized and systematic assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement (Standard V); (5) organized and systematic assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement in general education (Standard V); (6) sufficient support to sustain the assessment of student achievement and to communicate results of assessment to stakeholders (Standard V); and (7) demonstrated and documented use of assessment results to improve educational effectiveness (Standard V). To direct a follow-up team visit following submission of the supplemental information report. To note the visit will also fulfill the verification requirements of the USDE guidelines. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029
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 2020-2021.
June 21, 2018
To accept the progress report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021.
May 22, 2018
To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from the State University of New York and the New York State Education Department and to include the online Master of Science in Accounting within the scope of the institution's accreditation.
November 17, 2016
To accept the Periodic Review Report, reaffirm accreditation and commend the institution for the quality of the Periodic Review Report. To request a progress report, due April 1, 2018, documenting further implementation of the assessment of non-academic units (Standard 7). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021.
October 31, 2016
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first alternate delivery method program (online Master of Science in Accounting) within the scope of the institution's accreditation, effective upon receipt of all necessary approvals. To note that the Periodic Review Report has been received and will be acted upon by the Commission at the November meeting.

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 yrs) Included within the scope:
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
Post-Master's Certificate Included within the scope:

Other Instructional Site
Bethpage HS
10 Cherry Ave
Bethpage, NY 11714
Other Instructional Site
Carle Place UFSD
Cherry Lane Elementary School 475 Roslyn Ave
Carle Place, NY 11514
Other Instructional Site
Carle Place Union Free School District
Rushmore Elementary School 251 Rushmore Ave
Carle Place, NY 11514
Other Instructional Site
Central Islip UFSD
Marguerite L. Mulvey Elementary School 44 Cherry St
Central Islip, NY 11722
Other Instructional Site
Central Islip UFSD
Cordello Ave Elementary School 51 Cordello Ave
Central Islip, NY 11722
Other Instructional Site
Central Islip UFSD
Charles A. Mulligan Middle School 1 Broadway Ave
Central Islip, NY 11723
Other Instructional Site
East Hampton HS
2 Long Lane
East Hampton, NY 11937
Other Instructional Site
Frederick Douglas Academy
2581 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10039
Other Instructional Site
Freeport UFSD
New Visions School 80 Raynor St
Freeport, NY 11520
Other Instructional Site
Hempstead High School
201 President Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Other Instructional Site
Huntington UFSD
Jefferson Primary School 253 Oakwood Road
Huntington, NY 11743
Other Instructional Site
Huntington Union Free School District
Woodhull Elementary School 140 Woodhull Rd
Huntington, NY 11743
Other Instructional Site
Oyster Bay-East Norwich CSD
James Vernon School 880 Oyster Bay Road
East Norwich, NY 11732
Other Instructional Site
Oyster-Bay East Norwich CSD
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School 150 W Main St.
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Other Instructional Site
Plainview-Old Bethpage CSD
Stratford Road Elementary School 33 Bedford Lane
Plainview, NY 11803
Other Instructional Site
Roosevelt HS
1 Wagner Ave
Roosevelt, NY 11575
Other Instructional Site
Thurgood Marshall Academy
200-214 West 135 St
New York, NY 10030
Other Instructional Site
Uniondale UFSD
Smith Street Elementary School 780 Smith St.
Uniondale, NY 11553
Other Instructional Site
Uniondale UFSD
Northern Parkway Elementary School 440 Northern Pkwy
Uniondale, NY 11553
Other Instructional Site
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts
509 West 129th Street
New York, NY 10027

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