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
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is launching a review of its Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation and Evidence Expectations by Standard. The Commission is dedicated to ensuring that our standards continue to drive innovation and best support our... The post Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Announces Review of Standards 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
A new document from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Policy Guidance Document Series is now available. As our institutions continue to drive innovation in their credit transfer and learning recognition policies and processes, the Commission presents this guidance document to... The post New Credit for Prior Learning Policy Guidance Document 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
The Fourteenth Edition is effective July 1, 2023. Those who entered Self-Study Institute (SSI) on or after fall 2023 will utilize the Fourteenth Edition. Those institutions will host evaluation visits in 2025-2026 and thereafter. Institutions with follow-up actions dated after June 20, 2023,...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
September, 2025| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) joined the American Council on Education (ACE) and other higher education organizations in expressing opposition to the proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued... The post Advocacy Alert: MSCHE Signs Letter and Submits Comments Regarding Public Service Loan Forgiveness appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) will welcome Angela Sierra as Director for Advocacy and Engagement in September 2025. Angela will drive advocacy and engagement initiatives focused on the Commission’s strategic priorities and critical role within the regulatory triad. In addition,... The post MSCHE Welcomes Angela Sierra as Director for Advocacy and Engagement appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| 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
Kathy Feith joined the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as Vice President for Institutional Field Relations in September 2025. Kathy will serve as a liaison to member institutions, providing advice and assisting them with accreditation activities. “Kathy is an exceptional addition... The post Kathy Feith Joins MSCHE as Vice President for Institutional Field Relations appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| 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
May 29, 2025| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is aware of institutional and media reports regarding Keystone College. In light of such reports, it has become necessary for the Commission to correct misleading information in accordance with the Commission’s Communication in the Accreditation...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) congratulates the University of Austin (TX) for its grant of Candidate Status. Attaining Candidate for Accreditation Status is a multi-step process in which institutions must achieve and sustain compliance with the Commission’s Standards for Accreditation...| 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
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is leading the way in setting the standard for accelerated degree programs. New policy guidance documents are available from the Commission to offer guidance as our institutions innovate to present students with greater flexibility and...| 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
August, 2025| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is thrilled to announce the launch of its State of the Commission Data web page, providing data across many aspects of the institutional membership as well as new institutions. The data featured serves as an...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) would like to bring to your attention several regulatory updates, critical public comment timelines, and opportunities for advocacy. Negotiated Rulemaking The Budget Reconciliation Act, which President Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, bears...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
On August 7, 2025, Heather F. Perfetti, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) President and Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) Chair, and Tracey Schneider, Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, gave remarks during the United States Department...| Middle States Commission on Higher Education
