In May 2025, WSCUC formed the Standards Review Work Group to examine the 2023 Standards of Accreditation following the President’s Executive Order on accreditation. On August 18, 2025, proposed targeted updates to the Standards were released for public comment, and institutions and stakeholders provided valuable feedback through September 12. Drawing on this input, the Work […] The post Updated 2023 Standards Adopted — Thank You for Your Input appeared first on WSCUC.| WSCUC
The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) today unveiled new enhancements to its public Key Indicators Dashboard (KID), giving students, families, and policymakers clearer insight into the economic value of a college degree. The new Data Narrative feature uses guided questions and interactive charts that help users quickly see the real cost of college, […] The post WSCUC Launches Data Narrative to Bring Greater Transparency to College Costs and Value appeared first on WSCUC.| WSCUC
During the month of September, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) took action on the following institutions. Copies of Commission action letters and visiting team reports are available on the WSCUC website at www.wscuc.org/directory, with the exception of Substantive Change reports and Interim Reports, which are not made public. STRUCTURAL CHANGES none […] The post September 2025 Commission Actions appeared first on WSCUC.| WSCUC
WSCUC grants accreditation to OpenClassrooms, enabling the expansion of “apprenticeship-degree” model co-designed with Fortune 500 employers The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), accreditor for more than 200 colleges and universities, today announced it has granted accreditation of OpenClassrooms, pioneering creator of registered apprenticeship programs that enable students to earn market wages while building […] The post WSCUC Grants Accreditation to Debt-Free Appr...| WSCUC
During the month of August, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) took action on the following institutions. Copies of Commission action letters and visiting team reports are available on the WSCUC website at www.wscuc.org/directory, with the exception of Substantive Change reports and Interim Reports, which are not made public. STRUCTURAL CHANGES none […] The post August 2025 Commission Actions appeared first on WSCUC.| WSCUC
In May 2025, WSCUC launched a review of its 2023 Standards of Accreditation to ensure continued compliance with federal directives. The review was led by WSCUC’s Standards Review Work Group comprised of Commissioners representing the range of institutional missions within the WSCUC community. The Work Group has completed the initial phase of its review and […] The post WSCUC Invites Comments on Proposed Standards Updates appeared first on WSCUC.| WSCUC
WSCUC President Maria Toyoda recently joined the Insights with AICCU podcast to shed light on how WSCUC Standards advance both rigor and innovation to improve student outcomes and reduce student debt. Listen now for a thoughtful look at the work behind the scenes that helps ensure educational quality and supports institutional improvement in a changing […] The post WSCUC President Discusses Standards, Innovation, and Outcomes on AICCU Podcast appeared first on WSCUC.| WSCUC
During the month of June, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) took action on the following institutions. Copies of Commission action letters and visiting team reports are available on the WSCUC website at www.wscuc.org/directory, with the exception of Substantive Change reports and Interim Reports, which are not made public. STRUCTURAL CHANGES None […] The post July 2025 Commission Actions appeared first on WSCUC.| WSCUC
Table of Contents President’s Message Updated Credit Mobility Policies to Strengthen Transfer Student Outcomes New Carnegie Classifications Now Available in WSCUC’s KID Platform WSCUC Welcomes New Leaders to Commission Commission Policy Updates Commission Actions WSCUC Commission Calendar President’s Message Over the past several months, I’ve had the privilege of visiting institutions and engaging in […] The post WSCUC Newsletter: July 2025 appeared first on WSCUC.| WSCUC
The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) has integrated the new Carnegie Classifications into its Key Indicators Dashboard (KID), providing institutions and stakeholders enhanced tools to analyze student outcomes and identify meaningful peer comparisons. Announced this spring, the new Carnegie framework reimagines historic classifications to reflect the full spectrum of institutions serving today’s students. […] The post New Carnegie Classifications Now Available in WSCUC...| WSCUC
Building on a distinguished group of higher education leaders, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) welcomed eight new members to its Commission. WSCUC’s full roster of 2025-2026 Commissioners brings together executives with deep experience in academic and student affairs, assessment, finance, policy, law, and other key areas that help drive quality and accountability […]| WSCUC
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In a move that furthers transparency and aligns with growing national interest in postgraduation outcomes, the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) today made available a new return on investment metric in its public-facing Key Indicators Dashboard (KID). The Price-to-Earnings Premium (PEP) metric in KID reveals how long it takes graduates of different programs […]| WSCUC