ϳԹ College has received notification from its accreditor, Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), that, effective February 27, MSCHE has “placed the institution into the status of non-compliance show cause” which is a change from the previous status of “accreditation withdrawn under appeal.” Additionally, since the College remains accredited while on show cause, this action eliminates the need for the pending appeal of the MSCHE adverse action. The appeal hearing was scheduled for March 31.
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ϳԹ College Confirms Appeal to Middle States, Prepares for Spring Semester
ϳԹ College has confirmed that it submitted a Notice of Intent to Appeal to its accreditor, Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), to move forward with the College’s appeal of the Adverse Action taken by MSCHE on November 21. That action announced...
ϳԹ College to host FBLA Region 27 Conference
ϳԹ College will host approximately 375 high school students from 10 local high schools
ϳԹ College Adds Women’s Flag Football
ϳԹ College announced today that it is adding women’s flag football to its lineup of intercollegiate and conference sponsored sports. The United East Conference released a statement earlier today to announce the anticipated addition of women's flag...
Assistant Professor Joseph Iacovazzi offers interactive wildlife biology presentation at Lackawanna State Park
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology Joseph Iacovazzi, PhD., recently conducted an interactive wildlife presentation at Lackwanna State Park. Attendees were able to observe and interact with snakes and other reptiles.
ϳԹ College submits documents to Middle States on time
On the scheduled date of August 1, ϳԹ College submitted the Show Cause Report as requested by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
ϳԹ College Makes Several Restructuring Moves
As part of its ongoing efforts to restructure costs, streamline operations, and strengthen the financial position of the College for the future, ϳԹ College announced that it has implemented a reduction in workforce, and further organizational restructuring over the past few weeks, and will also close several academic programs in which it has historically had lower enrollments. The restructuring and reduction in workforce impact a total of 29 faculty and staff positions, including a few summer furloughs as well as the elimination of positions that were currently vacant.
ϳԹ College opens pet friendly residence hall
For the first time in its 156-year history, ϳԹ will offer a pet friendly residence hall as a housing option beginning in the fall 2024 semester.
ϳԹ College signs letter of intent for strategic alliance and prepares for fall
On Friday, May 24, 2024, ϳԹ College announced that it has signed a letter of intent with a strategic partner to form a new alliance that provides ϳԹ with a more secure roadmap for a long-term path forward. Both parties have agreed to keep the name of the partner and details of the agreement private at this time.
ϳԹ College Conducts 153rd Commencement
ϳԹ College celebrated its 153rd commencement during a ceremony on the College’s campus in La Plume on Saturday, May 18. Degrees were conferred upon 250 students. Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas Judge and 1991 ϳԹ College alumnus the...
