Expert says accreditation review adds to MSU woes

Dustin · Nov 22, 2023

https://www.wlns.com/news/expert-says-accreditation-review-adds-to-msu-woes/

The new controversy began last month when the Faculty Senate authorized a resolution calling for elected MSU Board of Trustee member and Chair of the Board Rema Vassar to resign. The resolution came after another Trustee, Brianna Scott, issued a seven-page letter accusing Vassar of violating policies on ethics and prohibiting board members from interfering in the day-to-day operations of the university.

Out of the resolution, Faculty Senate officials sent a letter to the Higher Learning Commission. That’s an independent corporation that bestows accreditation on universities and colleges. Accreditation is a stamp of approval that the institution’s offerings will prepare a student for real-world application of their learning.

“Upon initial review of your letter the HLC determined that the matter regarding Michigan State University raises potential concerns regarding the institution’s compliance with the criteria for accreditation,” Faculty Senate Chair Dr. Jack Lipton quoted the letter stating.
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