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
On November 21, 2024, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) took action to withdraw accreditation from Keystone College. Accreditation will cease December 31, 2024. The Commission explained the rationale in the adverse action, which appears in the Notification of Adverse Action...| 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... The post University of Austin Granted MSCHE Candidate Status 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 Reha Shackelford as Vice President for Institutional Field Relations in September 2025. Reha will serve as a liaison to member institutions, providing advice and assisting them with accreditation activities. “We are excited to... The post MSCHE Welcomes Reha Shackelford as Vice President for Institutional Field Relations appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| 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... The post MSCHE Staff Members Lead with New Roles appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| 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... The post New Accelerated Degree Policy Guidance Documents appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| 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... The post MSCHE Provides Comments on USDE Negotiated Rulemaking Committees appeared first on Middle States Commission on Higher Education.| 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 associations in offering comments on the United States Department of Education’s (USDE) pending implementation of the Budget Reconciliation Act signed into law by President...| 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