Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Coverage of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges in the Nexus archive.
- Johnson C. Smith University plans to come out stronger after phase two of accreditation probation
Johnson C. Smith University is in phase two of accreditation probation under the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, requiring stronger financial controls and emergency reserves. President Valerie Kinloch has implemented 19 new policies to improve compliance, but the university fell $8 million short of its $10 million fundraising goal. SACSCOC will reevaluate progress in 12 months.
- Virginia’s colleges and universities brace for major accreditation overhaul
Virginia’s colleges and universities may face increased federal oversight and stricter accreditation standards under new draft rules from the U.S. Department of Education. The reforms, prompted by an executive order from President Trump, aim to prioritize affordability, graduation, and employment outcomes over diversity initiatives, sparking criticism from education groups concerned about political influence and institutional autonomy.