Western Association of Schools and Colleges

At its meeting on June 17-19, 2009 the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities acted to place Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science on Probation. Probation is imposed when an institution has been found to have serious issues of noncompliance with one or more of the Commission Standards. While on Probation, the institution is subject to special scrutiny and any new site or degree program is subject to review through WASC's substantive change process.

At its meeting on June 17-19, 2009, the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities acted to place Vanguard University of Southern California on Probation. Probation is imposed when an institution has been found to have serious issues of noncompliance with one or more of the Commission Standards. While on Probation, the institution is subject to special scrutiny and any new site or degree program is subject to review through WASC's substantive change process.

At its meeting on February 18-20, 2009, the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities acted to place Phillips Graduate Institute on Probation. Probation is imposed when an institution has been found to have serious issues of noncompliance with one or more of the Commission Standards. While on Probation, the institution is subject to special scrutiny and any new site or degree program is subject to review through WASC's substantive change process.

At its meeting November 5-7, 2008, the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) issued an Order to Show Cause to Pacific Oaks College (POC). This action means that the Commission has acted to terminate the accreditation of POC on April 15, 2010, unless the College shows cause why this action should not take effect. The accreditation of POC continues during this Show Cause period.