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SACSCOC Streamlines Program Offerings at Off-Campus Sites
DECATUR, Ga. – The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees has approved a revision to its Substantive Change procedures that allows member institutions to offer additional educational programs at already approved off-campus instructional sites (OCISs) that were previously limited to certificate programs. The update removes a longstanding limitation requiring institutions to seek new approval when expanding beyond certifi
Nov 4
NECHE Announces Inaugural Cohort for Non-Credit Recognition Process
The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) is pleased to announce the Recognition of its inaugural cohort of eight high-quality, providers of non-credit programming. At its September 2025 meeting, the Commission recognized the following organizations: Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) , New Britain, CT; Great Bay Community College, Portsmouth, NH; Kennebec Valley Community College, Kennebec, ME; MCPHS University, Boston, MA: New York University, New York
Oct 20
ACCJC Receives $400,000 Grant from College Futures Foundation to Advance Data, Storytelling, and Social Mobility at Member Institutions
Sacramento, CA – The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) is proud to announce an additional $400,000 grant...
Oct 8
C-RAC Statement on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Advance Learning Evaluation and Recognition
The Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) today issued a statement on opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) to...
Oct 5
HLC Announces Working Together: Certifications and Degree Pathways Project
The Higher Learning Commission  (HLC) announced a partnership with WORKCRED INC  and League for Innovation in the Community College  to...
Oct 2
WSCUC Launches Data Narrative to Bring Greater Transparency to College Costs and Value
The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) unveiled new enhancements to its public Key Indicators Dashboard (KID) , giving...
Oct 1
C-RAC Letter Congratulating Under Secretary Kent on His Nomination
Washington, D.C – August 12, 2025 – Today, the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) released the following letter to U.S....
Aug 12
WSCUC Expands Program-Level ROI Metrics in Public Dashboard
In a move that furthers transparency and aligns with growing national interest in postgraduation outcomes, the WASC Senior College and...
Aug 11


Accrediting Leaders Convene in Chicago for the 2025 C-RAC Retreat
Chicago, IL – More than 140 accreditation professionals from across the country gathered in Chicago on August 6–7 for the 2025 C-RAC...
Aug 8
ACCJC Launches Student Achievement Dashboards and ROI Metric to Highlight the Value of Higher Education
Sacramento, CA – Building on the recent release of Building a Future-Ready Workforce , which highlighted how two-year colleges are...
Aug 7
C-RAC Chair Highlights Accreditor Role in Workforce Pell and Accountability Regulations
Today, Dr. Heather Perfetti, Chair of the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions ( C-RAC ) and President of Middle States Commission...
Aug 7
ACCJC Highlights Workforce Partnerships Driving Student Success and Regional Growth at Two-Year Institutions
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) has released a new paper, Building a Future-Ready...
Jul 25
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Announces New President
The Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) congratulates Dr. Selena Grace  on her appointment as the new President of...
Jul 22
C-RAC Statement on the Retirement of SACSCOC President Belle Wheelan
The Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) today issued a statement expressing gratitude to Southern Association of Colleges...
Jul 22
C-RAC Statement on the Accreditation Choice and Innovation Act
Washington, D.C. – June 24, 2025 – Today, the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) released the following letter to House...
Jun 24
C-RAC Reiterates Support for Additional Flexibility to Change Accreditors
WASHINGTON, D.C.  –  The Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC), a collaborative of the nation’s seven largest...
May 1
C-RAC Highlights Opportunities to Improve Higher Education Quality, Innovation, and Affordability
WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Dr. Heather Perfetti, chair of the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions ( C-RAC ) and president of Middle...
Apr 29
Accreditors React to President Trump’s Latest Executive Order Targeting College Oversight
WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Dr. Heather Perfetti, President of Middle States Commission on Higher Education and Chair of the Council of Regional...
Apr 23
SACSCOC Holds 20th Annual Small College Initiative Conference
Atlanta, GA – April 8, 2025 – Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)  held its 20th annual Small...
Apr 17
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