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MSCHE Statement on USDE “Guidance for Ensuring Complaint Procedures for Accrediting Agencies are Timely, Fair, and Equitable”

The United States Department of Education (USDE) issued “Guidance for Ensuring Complaint Procedures for Accrediting Agencies are Timely, Fair, and Equitable” on August 7, 2023. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is proud of its work relating to complaints and third-party…

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Rawan Abbasi Named MSCHE Communications Coordinator

Rawan Abbasi was named Communications Coordinator for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in October 2023. Rawan will work closely with the Senior Director for Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy to support the Commission’s priorities through enhanced communications. “As part of our…

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MSCHE Welcomes Camille Finch

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is delighted to welcome Camille Finch as Administrative Coordinator for the Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel. “As the legal and regulatory environment for higher education continues to evolve quickly, Camille will…

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MSCHE President Heather F. Perfetti Welcomes Institutions to SSI 2023

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) President Heather F. Perfetti welcomed 68 institutions to the 2023 Self-Study Institute (SSI) with recorded remarks. The five-week intensive kicks off more than a year of training for institutions entering self-study and prepares institutions to…

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Become a Peer Evaluator – MSCHE Accepting Applications!

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is excited to share that the application to become a peer evaluator is now open! Peer evaluators are highly qualified experts who provide essential guidance to institutions and invaluable service to the Commission and the…

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Listen Now: MSCHE Pillars of Change Podcast with ESU Career and Independent Living and Learning Studies (CILLS) Program Leadership

In the ninth episode of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Pillars of Change Podcast, Dr. Valerie D. Lehr, Commissioner and Professor of Gender Studies/Government, St. Lawrence University (NY), engages with leaders from the East Stroudsburg University (PA) Career and Independent…

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Inell Coston Joins MSCHE as Accreditation Services Coordinator

Inell Coston joined the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in September 2023 as Accreditation Services Coordinator. In this role, she will work closely with the Assistant Director for Accreditation Services to support the work of the Commission, including its Committees. “Inell’s…

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MSCHE Welcomes Pratap Timilsina as Data Analyst

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) welcomed Pratap Timilsina as Data Analyst in September 2023. Pratap works closely with the Senior Director for Research and across all units to advance the Commission’s focus on institutional and organizational data and inform its…

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Alliance University Accreditation Ceases August 31, 2023

On August 24, 2023, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) acted to note that accreditation for Alliance University, including all locations, will cease on August 31, 2023. Following receipt of the notification of closure by Alliance University, the Commission took action…

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Judith Sciple Joins MSCHE as Vice President for Institutional Field Relations

Dr. Judith Sciple joined the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as Vice President for Institutional Field Relations in August 2023. In this role, she serves as a liaison to member institutions, providing advice to institutions and assisting them with accreditation activities….

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