Statement of Accreditation Status
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
- CEO: Dr. Kimberly Panko, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Mrs. Jillian Smith
- Commission Staff Liaison: Michael Bowden, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Nursing » No research designation
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Candidacy Granted: 2000
- Accreditation Granted: March 3, 2005
- Last Reaffirmation: 2020
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2027-2028
- June 6, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of January 16, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment - FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - January 16, 2025
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due February 14, 2025, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE) from the 2024 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (c). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - September 27, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of April 12, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (federal financial responsibility) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2029-2030. - April 12, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 10, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (federal financial responsibility) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(b). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2027-2028. - March 14, 2024
To acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of September 25, 2023. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - September 25, 2023
To acknowledge receipt of the Complex Substantive Change Preliminary Review Form. To note that the preliminary review was completed and the institution is not required to submit a complex substantive change request. To request a supplemental information report due December 15, 2023, providing an update on the status of the institution including verification and documentation of the impact of the transaction (Standard VI and Standard VII). To remind the institution of its obligation to immediately inform the Commission about any and all developments relevant to this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - 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 2027-2028. - March 5, 2020
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the visit by the Commission's representatives. To reaffirm accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2027-2028. - November 17, 2016
To accept the progress report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019 - 2020. - November 19, 2015
To accept the Periodic Review Report and to reaffirm accreditation. To request a progress report, due October 1, 2016, documenting further (1) steps taken to improve the institution's short- and long-term financial viability (Standard 3) and (2) steps taken to assure continuity and stability of institutional administration (Standard 5). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2019 - 2020. - Distance Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Main Campus
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing
2215 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
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