This data includes Jan 2020 commission actions from fall 2019 team visits.
Starting from the most broad view.
Here is another view of college commendations by percentages.
Commendations for colleges by standard sections. Decision-making and student support received the most commendations.
Commendations for colleges in standard I.
Commendations for colleges in standard II.
Commendations for colleges in standard III. Two colleges received commendations in II.A.14 (professional development) and III.D.3 (financial and budget planning follows clearly defined processes and guidelines).
Commendations for colleges in standard IV. There are four colleges doing outstanding work in IV.A.1 (environment of institutional, participative excellence).
In conclusion, since this is a new feature of reports, it is difficult to draw any conclusions about themes.
See the commendations page for some highlights of the great work colleges are doing.