Goldey-Beacom College Announces MSCHE Reaffirmation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

CONTACT:   Janine G. Sorbello, Dir. of Ext. Affairs             DATE: March 25, 2025

CELL:            302-290-3224                              

EMAIL:         [email protected]

 

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Goldey-Beacom College Announces MSCHE Reaffirmation

 

Wilmington, DE – The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) took action on March 13, 2025, and issued a Statement of Accreditation Status (SAS) to Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) verifying that reaffirmation has been issued through 2032-2033.

 

Collectively, the visiting team said that many individuals and teams at the institution should be commended for developing and implementing a considerable amount of operational change, reorganization, and program and office development since 2019. The visiting team recognized that the parts and sum of these changes, while challenging and tiring, ultimately improve the student experience and alignment to the GBC mission.

 

“With this reaffirmation of the College’s accreditation, Goldey-Beacom College has now been continuously accredited for the past 49 years,” said Dr. Colleen Perry Keith, president of GBC. “We achieved our first accreditation in 1976 and were delighted back then to have the excellence in our academic programs recognized. It is no different today. We are delighted that our regional accreditor recognizes our excellence, and we here at GBC are very proud of our work to provide a quality education that results in demonstrated career success for our students.”

 

The visiting MSCHE was impressed with the high level of dedication from the part-time faculty and how the institution shows appreciation through various mechanisms, such as professional development opportunities, tiered compensation levels and inviting part-time faculty to attend faculty assembly as non-voting members.

 

The rigorous process included the completion of an in-depth self-study and campus visits from the MSCHE accrediting team. GBC first achieved accreditation status in 1976 and has maintained this prestigious status to current day.

 

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is a global institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Secretary of Education since 1952. As an accreditor and member of the regulatory triad, MSCHE assures students and the public of the educational quality for its over 500 institutions of higher education. The Commission’s accreditation process ensures institutional accountability, self-appraisal, improvement, and innovation through peer review and the rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission.

 

Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,300 students enrolled from 29 states and 65 nations. The College offers 48 degree options in its graduate and undergraduate programs with majors in psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media, human services, English, and all areas of business, including accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship and finance.

 

The College began accepting students into three new degree programs in spring 2024: Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, and an MBA Major in Human Resource Management. The College also began offering fully online options for students in the following degree programs: MBA Analytical Track (STEM-designated), traditional MBA program concentration areas, and the MS in Human Resource Management. Additionally, the College offers 21 certificate programs.

 

The College is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For over a decade, the College has achieved a 90% placement rate for graduates. Goldey-Beacom College is in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.

 

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