Middle States Accreditation
“The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is a global institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Secretary of Education since 1952. As an accreditor and member of the regulatory triad, MSCHE assures students and the public of the educational quality for its over 500 institutions of higher education. The Commission’s accreditation process ensures institutional accountability, self-appraisal, improvement, and innovation through peer review and the rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission.”
Middle States “Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation serve as an ongoing guide for institutions considering application for membership, candidate institutions seeking initial accreditation, and accredited institutions striving for reaffirmation through engaged self-reflection and peer evaluation.”
Middle States Standards
- Standard I- Mission and Goals
- Standard II – Ethics and Integrity
- Standard III- Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
- Standard IV- Support of the Student Experience
- Standard V- Educational Effectiveness Assessment
- Standard VI- Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement
- Standard VII- Governance, Leadership, and Administration