Cheyney University’s accreditation is reaffirmed, taking the historically Black college off probation
and said it was “in jeopardy” of losing accreditation for insufficient evidence that it was meeting several required standards. Those standards cover ethics and integrity; design and delivery of the student learning experience; and planning, resources and institutional improvement. It also fell short, the commission said, in requirements covering compliance with laws, regulations, and commission policies; financial planning; and budget processes and other areas, the commission said..
He said he remains concerned about the impact the probation decision has had on enrollment, retention and donations to the school. In February, those who spoke in support of Cheyney noted that it had “implemented a new student information system,” launched a strategy to improve its handling of federal financial aid, updated policies, and conducted training, while also coping with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The school also, Cheyney President Aaron A.