More than 560 institutional representatives from 71 institutions participated in the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Fall 2025 Self-Study Institute (SSI) to leverage the holistic cycle of accreditation designed to foster institutional improvement through data-driven processes that impact the student experience. The intensive Institute provides critical training for institutions entering self-study.... The post MSCHE Concludes SSI 2025 appeared first on Middl...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) announced the election of Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), to its Board of Directors. “I want to thank CHEA Board Chair F. Javier Cevallos and CHEA President Nasser... The post MSCHE President Heather Perfetti Elected to CHEA Board of Directors appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
On October 6, 2025, the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) released a Statement on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Advance Learning Evaluation and Recognition. C-RAC stated: Put simply, the use of AI in learning evaluation does not conflict with accreditation... The post C-RAC Releases Statement on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
On September 29, 2025, Heather F. Perfetti, Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) President, provided written comments on the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposal to amend the regulations on the admissions period for certain classifications of the nonimmigrant status,...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Heather F. Perfetti, President of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), recently appeared on The EdUp Experience Podcast episode, “Why Accreditation Isn’t the ‘Innovation Killer’ You Think It Is.” The Commission’s commitment to students was a key feature of the conversation,... The post MSCHE President Heather Perfetti Explains Why Accreditation is Not an “Innovation Killer” on EdUp Experience Podcast appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Edu...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
On September 15, 2025, Heather F. Perfetti, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) President, provided written comments on the Commission on Public Higher Education (CPHE) draft accreditation standards. The CPHE is a new accrediting agency that will seek recognition from the United...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is excited to share recent transitions as well as a promotion for several staff members. Samantha Smith was recently promoted into the role of Assistant Director for Accreditation Relations, effective July 1, 2025. In her...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
On August 28, 2025, Heather F. Perfetti, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) President, provided written comments on the United States Department of Education (USDE) intent to establish negotiated rulemaking committees published in the Federal Register via Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0151-0001. The...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
