Commission
Announcements
November 2019 Accreditation Commission Actions
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The TRACS Accreditation Commission took the following actions at the November 4-5, 2019, meeting.
The following institutions were granted Candidate Status:
- California Victor University
- Caroline University
- HIS University
- International American University
- New College Franklin
- Redeemed Christian Bible College and Seminary
The following institutions were granted Accredited Status:
- Champion Christian College
- College of the Ozarks
- Underwood University
- Virginia Bible College
The following institution was deferred from Accredited Status:
- University of South Los Angeles
The following institutions were granted Reaffirmation of Accreditation:
- Pacific Islands University
- Veritas International University
The following institution was deferred from Reaffirmation I and is required to Show Cause why their accreditation should not be removed.
FTS Public Disclosure Statement (posted December 17, 2019)
- Faith Theological Seminary
The following institution is required to Show Cause why their Candidate Status should not be removed.
YU Public Disclosure Statement (posted December 17, 2019)
- Yuin University
The following institution’s Accreditation was terminated, and the institution has appealed this action. The institution will remain Accredited – On Show Cause until the appeal process is complete.
- Apex School of Theology
Results of 2019 Commission Election
The following individuals were elected to serve on the TRACS Accreditation Commission for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2022:
- Dr. Matthew Beemer (Institutional Representative – Trinity Baptist College)
- Ms. Jennifer Ewing (Institutional Representative – Southern California Seminary)
- Dr. Benson Karanja (Institutional Representative – Beulah Heights University)
- Dr. Gordon Middleton (Faculty Representive – Patrick Henry College)
- Dr. Constance Pearson (Public Representative – Liberty University)
Recent Commission Actions
2019-2016
- July 2019 (Posted August 2, 2019)
- April 2019 (Posted May 15, 2019)
- October 2018 (Posted November 29, 2018)
- July 2018 (Posted August 7, 2018)
- April 2018 (Posted May 21, 2018)
- October 2017 (Posted November 21, 2017)
- July 2017 (Posted August 2, 2017)
- April 2017 (Posted May 25, 2017)
- January 2017 (Posted February 24, 2017)
- November 2016 (Posted November 30, 2016)
- July 2016 (Posted August 2, 2016)
- April 2016 (Posted May 18, 2016)
April 2019 Accreditation Commission Actions
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The TRACS Accreditation Commission took the following actions at the April 15-16, 2019, meeting.
The following institutions were granted Candidate Status:
- The Bible Seminary
- Calvary Chapel University
- Hosanna Bible College
- Southern California State University
The following institution was deferred from Candidate Status:
- California Victor University
The following institutions were granted Accredited Status:
- California Arts University
- Kernel University
- St. Luke University
- West Coast Baptist College
The following institution was granted Reaffirmation of Accreditation:
- Epic Bible College and Graduate School
The following institution was deferred from Reaffirmation I and required to Show Cause why their accreditation should not be removed:
Apex School of Theology
ASOT Public Disclosure Statement
(posted May 30, 2019)
ASOT Public Statement concerning Show Cause Action
(posted June 12, 2019)