Federal Update: Negotiated Rulemaking Committee on Accreditation
In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Education announced its intent to establish the Accreditation,...
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Federal Update: Accreditor Terminology and Institutional References
In February 2026, the U.S. Department of Education issued a rule clarifying that recognized nonprogrammatic...
WSCUC Recognition Renewed by U.S. Department of Education
The WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) has received formal notification from the U.S....
Commission Policy Updates
The Commission is seeking public comments on two policies. For more information, click the link...
WSCUC Partnership to Support Workforce Program Approval and Funding
In December, the U.S. Department of Education announced Workforce Pell Grants, expanding access to Pell...
WSCUC Enhances Public Dashboard with Field of Study ROI View
Data-driven accreditor releases research brief on program-specific economic ROI at WSCUC-accredited institutions, showing positive economic...
Federal Update: Proposed Earnings Test and Federal Aid Implications
The U.S. Department of Education’s Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell...
Public Meeting – February 13, 2026
Public Invitation The public and institutional representatives are invited to listen to the WASC Senior...
WSCUC Vice President Receives CAIR’s Inaugural Trailblazer Award
The California Association for Institutional Research (CAIR) has selected WSCUC Vice President and data lead...
Commission Policy Updates
The Commission is seeking public comments on one policy. For more information, click the link...
Accrediting for Impact: Student Outcomes and Economic Return
Higher education is facing a new imperative to align college outcomes with the needs of...
Updated 2023 Standards Adopted — Thank You for Your Input
In May 2025, WSCUC formed the Standards Review Work Group to examine the 2023 Standards...