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IILCH Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIEMSA3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680. Tel: 267-284-5000. Fax: 215-662-5501www.msche.orgJune 22, 2018Dr. Marcia KeizsPresidentYork College of the City University ofNew York94-20 Guy R. Brewer BoulevardJamaica, NY 11451Dear Dr. Keizs:At its session on June 21, 2018, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education acted:To warn the institution that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because ofinsufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance withStandard V (Educational Effectiveness Assessment), Requirements ofAffiliation 8 and 10. To note that the institution remains accredited whileon warning. To note further that federal regulations limit the period duringwhich an institution may be in non-compliance to two years. To request amonitoring report due March 1, 2019 documenting that the institution hasachieved and can sustain compliance with Standard V and Requirementsof Affiliation 8 and 10, including but not limited to (1) organized andsystematic assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement ofinstitutional and program level goals, (2) assessment of studentachievement and communication of results to stakeholders, (3) furtherdevelopment and implementation of assessment of general education, and(4) use of assessment results for the improvement of educationaleffectiveness (Standard V and Requirements of Affiliation 8 and I 0). Asmall team visit will follow submission of the monitoring report. To directa prompt liaison guidance visit to discuss Commission's expectations.Upon reaffirmation of accreditation, the next evaluation visit is scheduledfor 2026-2027.This action is a non-compliance action and includes a request for a monitoring report and a visit.An explanation of this type of action is provided in the Commission's policy AccreditationActions.For more information on submitting a follow-up report, please see Commission guidelinesFollow-up Reports and Visits. The institution is obligated to make a full and honest disclosure inits reports.The Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredits institutions of higher educollon In Dehnrnn: , the District of Columbia,Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other locations abroad.
Dr. Marcia Keizs - Page 2Enclosed is a copy of the institution 1s Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS) for your review.If any of the factual information is incorrect, please contact the Commission as soon as possible.A Public Disclosure Statement (PDS) has also been developed, consistent with the Commission'spolicy on Public Communication in the Accrediting Process . The statement provides anexplanation of the nature of the institutional accreditation action that has been taken by theCommission. The PDS will accompany the institution ' s SAS and will be made available on theMiddle States Commission on Higher Education website. In accordance with federal regulation,both documents will be made available to the public. If any of the factual information in thesedocuments is incorrect, please contact the Commission as soon as possible. Also in accordancewith federal regulation, your institution is invited to submit an official statement. The statementmay be linked to the PDS from your institution's website or the Commission may include a webreference to your institution's website.In accordance with Commission policy, the accreditation status of the institution must beaccurately represented. Please ensure that published references to your institution's candidatestatus or accredited status (catalog, other publications, web page) are accurate and include thefull name, address, and telephone number of the accrediting agency, and the effective date(month and year) when status was granted.Please be assured of the continuing interest of the Middle States Commission on HigherEducation in the well-being of York College of the City University of New York. If any furtherclarification is needed regarding the SAS or other items in this letter, please feel free to contactDr. Kushnood Haq, Vice President.Sincerely, ( Gary L. Wirt, Ed.D.Chairc: Interim Chancellor , City University ofNew York Central Administration
-IIDDLE STATES CO IMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATIO N362-1 lurker Strl'l'I. Philndclphia, I',\ 1910-'-2680. 'fl'!: 267-28-1-5000. Fni: 215-662-550111'ln1 ,nn·/11!or,:STATEMENT OF ACCREDITATION STATUSYORK COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK94-20 Guy R. Brewer BoulevardJamaica, NY 11451Phone: (718) 262-2000; Fax: (718) 262-2352www .york.cuny.eduChief Executive Officer:Dr. Marcia Keizs, PresidentSystem:City University of New York Central AdministrationMr. James B. Milliken, J.D., Chancellor205 East 42nd StreetNew York, NY 10017Phone: (646) 664-9100; Fax: (646) 664-3868INSTITUTIONAL on:2015 CarnegieClassification:Approved DegreeLevels:Distance EducationPrograms:Accreditors Recognized8258 Undergraduate ; 102 GraduatePublicGovernment-State Systems - City University ofNew YorkBaccalaureate Colleges - Diverse FieldsPostsecondary Award/Cert/Diploma( 1 year), PostsecondaryAward/Cert/Diploma ( l year, 2 years), Bachelor's, Master's;Not Approvedby U.S. Secretary of Education:Instructional LocationsBranch Campuses: NoneAdditional Locations: NoneOther Instructional Sites: Academy for Young Writers, Brooklyn, NY; August MartinHigh, Jamaica, NY; Aviation HS, Long Island City, NY; Beacon High School, New York,NY; Benjamin Cardozo, Bayside, NY; Cambria Heights Academy, Hollis, NY; East NYFamily Academy, Brooklyn, NY; EBC/High School for Public Service, Brooklyn, NY;Edward R Murrow High School, Brooklyn, NY; Excelsior, Jamaica, NY; Fiorello H
Laguardia High School, New York, NY; Fordham HS for the Arts, Bronx, NY; Forest Hills,Forest Hills, NY; Francis Lewis High School, Fresh Meadows, NY; Frank Sinatra, Queens,NY; George Washington Carver HS for Sciences, Springfield Gardens, NY; High School forLaw Enforcement & Public Safety, Jamaica, NY; High School of Enterprise, Business &Technology, BROOKLYN, NY; High School of Hospitality Management, MANHATTAN,NY; Hillcrest H.S., Jamaica, NY; HS for Contruction Trades, Engineering & Architecture,Ozone Park, NY; Humanities & Arts Magnet High School, Queens, NY; Institute for HealthProfessions at Cambria Heights, Jamaica, NY; John Adams High School, Jamaica, NY; JohnBowne HS, Flushing, NY; Martin Van Buren, Queens Village, NY; Newcomers High School,Long Island City, NY; Preparatory Academy for Writers, Springfield Gardens, NY; ProgressHigh School for Professional Careers, Brooklyn, NY; Queens Gateway to Health Sciences,Jamaica, NY; Queens High School for Sciences, Jamaica, NY; Queens Preparatory Academy,Springfield Gardens, NY; Richmond Hill High School, Richmond Hill, NY; Robert FWagner Jr. SSAT, Long Island City, NY; Rockaway Collegiate, Rockaway Park, NY;Scholars Academy, Rockaway Park, NY; Stuyvesant High School, New York, NY; TalentUnlimited, New York, NY; The Churchill School & Center, New York, NY; TownsendHarris, Flushing, NY; William C. Bryant, Long Island City, NY; World Journalism Prep,Flushing, NY.ACCREDITATION INFORMATIONStatus: Member since 1967Last Reaffirmed: November 21, 2013Most Recent Commission Action:June 21, 2018:To warn the institution that its accreditation may be in jeopardy becauseof insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliancewith Standard V (Educational Effectiveness Assessment),Requirements of Affiliation 8 and 10. To note that the institutionremains accredited while on warning. To note further that federalregulations limit the period during which an institution may be in non compliance to two years. To request a monitoring report due March 1,2019 documenting that the institution has achieved and can sustaincompliance with Standard V and Requirements of Affiliation 8 and 10,including but not limited to (1) organized and systematic assessmentsthat evaluate the extent of student achievement of institutional andprogram level goals, (2) assessment of student achievement andcommunication of results to stakeholders, (3) further development andimplementation of assessment of general education, and (4) use ofassessment results for the improvement of educational effectiveness(Standard V and Requirements of Affiliation 8 and 10). A small teamvisit will follow submission of the monitoring report. To direct aprompt liaison guidance visit to discuss Commission 1s expectations.Upon reaffirmation of accreditation, the next evaluation visit isscheduled for 2026-2027.
Brief History Since Last Comprehensive Evaluation:November 21, 2013:To document receipt of the Periodic Review Report, noting that thereport necessitated extraordinary effort by the Commission'srepresentatives and staff performing the review. To reaffirmaccreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2017-2018.Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2026 - 2027Date Printed: June 22, 2018DEFINITIONSBranch Campus - A location ofan institution that is geographically apart and independent of the main campus ofthe institution. The location is independent if the location: offers courses in educational programs leading to adegree, certificate, or other recognized educational credential; has its own faculty and administrative or supervisoryorganization; and has its own budgetary and hiring authority.Additional Location - A location, other than a branch campus, that is geographically apart from the main campusand at which the institution offers at least 50 percent of an educational program. ANYA ("Approved but Not YetActive") indicates that the location is included within the scope of accreditation but has not yet begun to offercourses. This designation is removed after the Commission receives notification that courses have begun at thislocation.Other Instructional Sites - A location, other than a branch campus or additional location, at which the institutionoffers one or more courses for credit.Distance Education Programs - Fully Approved, Approved (one program approved) or Not Approved indicateswhether or not the institution has been approved to offer diploma/certificate/degree programs via distance education(programs for which students could meet 50% or more of the requirements of the program by taking distanceeducation courses). Per the Commission's Substantive Change policy, Commission approval of the first twoDistance Education programs is required to be "Fully Approved." Ifonly one program is approved by theCommission, the specific name of the program will be listed in parentheses after "Approved."Commission actions are explained in the policy Accreditation Actions.
Public Disclosure Statement Regarding the Accreditation Status ofYork College of the City U11iversityof New YorkIssued June 21, 20 I 8At its meeting on June 21, 2018, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)acted:To warn the institution that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficientevidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standard V (EducationalEffectiveness Assessment), Requirements of Affiliation 8 and 10.To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning.To note further that federal regulations limit the period during which an institution may be innon-compliance to two years.To request a monitoring report due March 1, 2019 documenting that the institution hasachieved and can sustain compliance with Standard V and Requirements of Affiliation 8 and10, including but not limited to ( 1) organized and systematic assessments that evaluate theextent of student achievement of institutional and program level goals, (2) assessment ofstudent achievement and communication of results to stakeholders, (3) further developmentand implementation of assessment of general education, and (4) use of assessment results forthe improvement of educational effectiveness (Standard V and Requirements of Affiliation 8and 10). A small team visit will follow submission of the monitoring report.To direct a prompt liaison guidance visit to discuss Commission's expectations. Uponreaffinnation of accreditation, the next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2026-2027.This action was taken following a self-study evaluation and on-site visit.The action is taken in accordance with Commission policy, Accreditation Actions(http: s .pdt) .For More InformationThe following resources provide additional information that may be helpful to understanding theCommission's actions and the accreditation status of York College of the City University of NewYork:Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of sedStandardsFINAL.pdfStatement of Accreditation Status for York College of the City University ofNew York(http://www.msche .org/institutions directory.asp) provides factual information about York
College of the City University of New York and the full text of the Commission's recent actionsregarding the institution.Media Backgrounder (http: //www.msche.org/Document s/MediaBackgrounder2018.pdt)Questions about the accreditation status of York College of the City University of New Yorkshould be directed to [[email protected]).
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YORK COLLEGE OF THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11451 Phone: (718) 262-2000; Fax: (718) 262-2352 www .york.cuny.edu
