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 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 30, 2020
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the first Post-Master's Certificate in Superintendents Letter of Eligibility within the institution's scope of accreditation. To note 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 2020-2021.
• January 4, 2019
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at the Hillman Cancer Center, 5115 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Commission requires notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at this additional location. Operations at the additional location must commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021.
• November 17, 2016
  To accept the Periodic Review Report and reaffirm accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2020-2021.
• May 2, 2016
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at Rivers Casino, 777 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at this additional location. In the event that operations at the additional location do not commence within one calendar year from the approval of this action, approval will lapse. To remind the institution of the Commission's request of April 28, 2014 regarding the Periodic Review Report due June 1, 2016.
• May 2, 2016
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical-Community Psychology (Doctor's - Professional Practice) within the scope of the institution's accreditation.
• June 29, 2015
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the PhD in Community Engagement within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution that the Periodic Review Report, due June 1, 2016, should document progress in implementing the Ed.D. program (Standard 11).
• April 28, 2014
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Administration within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To request that the Periodic Review Report, due June 1, 2016, document progress in implementing the Ed.D. program (Standard 11).
• March 3, 2014
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To approve the relocation of the following additional locations: (1) from Upper St. Clair High School, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 to Canon-McMillan High School, 314 Elm Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317; (2) from North Allegheny School, District Central Administrative Office Board Room, 200 Hillure Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 to Seneca Valley Senior High School, 128 Seneca School Road, Harmony, PA 16037; and (3) from Propel Braddock Hills High School, 1500 Yost Blvd., Forest Hills, PA 15221 to Franklin Regional High School, 3200 School Road, Murrysville, PA 15668 and to include the new additional locations. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at these additional locations as well as the closure of the relocated locations within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2016.
• July 1, 2013
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional locations at (1) North Allegheny School District Central Administrative Office, Board Room, 200 Hillvue Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15237; (2) Propel Braddock Hills High School, 1500 Yost Boulevard, Forest Hills, PA 15221; and (3) Upper St. Clair High School, 1825 McLaughlin Run Road, Upper St. Clair, PA 15241 within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at these additional locations. In the event that operations at the additional locations do not commence within one calendar year from the approval of this action, approval will lapse. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2016.
• January 2, 2013
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to approve the relocation of the Invivodata, Inc. additional location from 2100 Wharton Street, Suite 505, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 to ERT, 225 West Station Square Drive, Suite 220, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. To include the new location within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at this site. In the event that operations at this site do not commence within one calendar year from the approval of this action, approval will lapse. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2016.
• November 15, 2012
  To accept the progress report. The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2016.
• February 28, 2012
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at Invivodata, Inc., 2100 Wharton Street, Suite 505, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within 30 days of the commencement of operations at the additional location. In the event that operations at the additional location do not commence within one calendar year from the approval of this action, approval will lapse. To remind the institution of the progress report, due by October 1, 2012, documenting further progress on the (1) design and implementation of additional direct assessment measures and performance benchmarks in the evaluation of overall effectiveness of academic and non-academic units, along with evidence that these measures and benchmarks have influenced actions taken by the University to improve quality (Standard 7); (2) actions taken to strengthen student advising in all four schools and the use of assessment measures in the design and evaluation of these actions (Standard 9); (3) design and implementation of additional measures of student learning outcomes in the general education program with evidence that assessment information is used to improve teaching and learning in the general education program (Standard 12); and (4) evidence that student learning assessment information is used to improve teaching and learning (Standard 14). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2016.
• June 23, 2011
  To reaffirm accreditation and to request a progress report, due by October 1, 2012, documenting further progress on the (1) design and implementation of additional direct assessment measures and performance benchmarks in the evaluation of overall effectiveness of academic and non-academic units, along with evidence that these measures and benchmarks have influenced actions taken by the University to improve quality (Standard 7); (2) actions taken to strengthen student advising in all four schools and the use of assessment measures in the design and evaluation of these actions (Standard 9); (3) design and implementation of additional measures of student learning outcomes in the general education program with evidence that assessment information is used to improve teaching and learning in the general education program (Standard 12); and (4) evidence that student learning assessment information is used to improve teaching and learning (Standard 14). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2016.
• May 20, 2011
  To acknowledge receipt of documentation of approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and to include the online certificate in Public Administration within the scope of the institution's accreditation.
• May 5, 2011
  To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and to include the online Adult Education and Administration certificate within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To further include the online Public Administration certificate provisionally within the scope of the institution's accreditation pending state approval. To note that the institution's self-study report will be acted upon at the June 2011 Commission meeting.