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Marywood University's Accreditation Reaffirmed through 2034
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) issued its official action on June 25, 2026, reaffirming Marywood University's accreditation through 2034.
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) issued its official action on June 25, 2026, reaffirming Marywood University's accreditation through 2034.
The next site visit will occur during AY 2033-2034.
The next site visit will occur during AY 2033-2034.
Marywood University Final Middle States Report*
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Overview
Overview
Between 2023 and 2026, groups of Marywood faculty and staff conducted extensive institutional research, analysis, and reflection, and, in early February 2026, completed a comprehensive Self-Study Report. The report was peer-reviewed by our regional accrediting body, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The MSCHE Team visited campus March 22-25, 2026.
Upon successful review and with the Commission's official action of June 25, 2026, Marywood University's accreditation has been reaffirmed through 2034.
As a MSCHE-accredited institution, Marywood is expected to demonstrate compliance with the MSCHE Accreditation Standards and Requirements of Affiliation.
The self-study process has afforded the Marywood community an opportunity to showcase how we continually strive to achieve our Core Value of Excellence, as well as our dedication to our Mission.
Welcome from Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D., President Emerita & Director of Special Projects, Chair of Marywood's Middle States Committee
Self-Study Outcomes
Self-Study Outcomes
By engaging in the reaccreditation self-study process Marywood has:
Demonstrated how the institution currently meets the Commission’s Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation
Focused on continuous improvement in the attainment of the institution’s mission and its institutional priorities.
Engaged the institutional community in an inclusive and transparent self-appraisal process that actively and deliberately seeks to involve members from all areas of the institutional community.
Leveraged the process to identify current priorities, opportunities, and gaps, and use our collective findings and recommendations to inform and develop the institution’s current Strategic Plan.
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Middle States Leadership Team (MSLT)
Middle States Leadership Team (MSLT)
Chair
Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D.
President Emerita and Director of Special Projects
Chair
Sister Mary Persico, IHM, Ed.D.
President Emerita and Director of Special Projects
Co-Chairs/Liaisons
Sheryl Lynn Sochoka, B.A.
Director of Communications/Accreditation Liaison Officer
Amanda Avery, MLIS
Associate Professor/Director of Library Services
Kristine Southard, Ph.D.
Interim Chief Academic Officer
Ann Cerminaro-Costanzi, Ph.D.
Academic Vice President for Faculty and Administration/Academic Liaison
Jeff Kegolis, Ph.D.
Vice President for the Student Experience/Non-Academic Liaison
Co-Chairs/Liaisons
Sheryl Lynn Sochoka, B.A.
Director of Communications/Accreditation Liaison Officer
Amanda Avery, MLIS
Associate Professor/Director of Library Services
Kristine Southard, Ph.D.
Interim Chief Academic Officer
Ann Cerminaro-Costanzi, Ph.D.
Academic Vice President for Faculty and Administration/Academic Liaison
Jeff Kegolis, Ph.D.
Vice President for the Student Experience/Non-Academic Liaison
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