President of Morris Brown College Dr. Kevin James has announced the school’s accreditation application with Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) has been approved according to The Atlanta Voice.
TRACS plans to visit the school in January 2021 for their evaluation before candidacy consideration in April next year.
“This is history in the making,” James told the news outlet. “Morris Brown intends to become the first HBCU to earn its accreditation back twenty years after losing it. When Morris Brown achieves candidacy status, hopefully by April 2021, it will give the college all the rights of a fully accredited college, which allows students to receive federal financial aid. Additionally, student degrees will be recognized by other schools and/or employers.”
The school first had their accreditation revoked by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC) back in 2002, due to debt and financial mismanagement.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Bishop of the 6th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Reginald T. Jackson says he’s excited about the future of the school.
“I am excited about the future of Morris Brown College under Dr. James’ leadership. Morris Brown has made tremendous progress within the last twenty months. The funds raised at this year’s homecoming represents the largest homecoming fundraiser in the past twenty years. The state’s 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 approval Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission and now accreditation application approval with TRACS are clear signs that Morris Brown College is headed in the right direction and gaining momentum for its future.”
“The institution now has national visibility and resurgence. I am also excited about the revitalization of the institution’s academic programs and student services, including new programs such as Esports Performance, Global Management and Applied Leadership, and Hospitality Management. Morris Brown can now compete again, and great things are in store for MBC,” James said.
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