Statement of Accreditation Status
Lycoming College
- CEO: Dr. Charles Edmonds, President of the College
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Amy Rogers
- Commission Staff Liaison: Aminah Massenburg, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Arts and Sciences » No research designation
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1934
- Last Reaffirmation: June 24, 2021
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2028-2029
- October 31, 2023
To note the verification visit took place on July 12, 2023 to the main campus at One College Place, Williamsport, PA 17701. - February 17, 2022
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include alternative delivery method-distance education within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind approval of this substantive change if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision and/or the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2028-2029. - 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 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 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 is scheduled for 2020-2021. - November 17, 2016
To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. To request a progress report, due April 1, 2018, documenting the further development and implementation of (1) adequate institutional information provided in a manner that supports the work of administrators and ensures transparency (Standards 5 and 6); (2) support for faculty and administration in the use of institutional assessment in planning and renewal processes (Standard 7); and (3) evidence of the use of assessment results to ensure the success of at-risk students (Standard 8). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021. - November 15, 2012
To accept the monitoring report. To remind the institution that the Periodic Review Report, due June 1, 2016, should provide evidence of a comprehensive review of the general education curriculum, including expected student learning outcomes, designed to achieve greater coherence and integration with the curriculum as a whole (Standard 12). - June 23, 2011
To reaffirm accreditation. To request a monitoring report, due October 1, 2012, providing evidence of the development and implementation of (1) clear linkages between institutional mission and expected outcomes in all departments and units (Standard 1); (2) an organized and sustainable assessment process, including direct measures, to improve institutional effectiveness and to evaluate the extent to which all units achieve relevant institutional goals (Standard 7); (3) a comprehensive enrollment management plan, with clear assignment of responsibility, that uses findings from the ongoing assessment of student success and the retention of at-risk students, and that includes evidence that the institution has sufficient financial resources to execute the plan (Standards 3 and 8); and (4) an organized and sustainable process to clearly define and assess the achievement of expected student learning outcomes at the course and program levels, with evidence that assessment information is used to improve teaching and learning (Standards 11 and 14). To request that the Periodic Review Report, due June 1, 2016, provide evidence of a comprehensive review of the general education curriculum, including expected student learning outcomes, designed to achieve greater coherence and integration with the curriculum as a whole (Standard 12). - November 16, 2006
To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. To commend the institution for progress to date and for the quality of the report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2010-2011. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Main Campus
Lycoming College
One College Place
Williamsport, PA 17701 - Other Instructional Site
Lycoming College (dual enrollment courses)
One College Place
Williamsport, PA 17701
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