Probation Status Lifted for Benedict College The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges removes Benedict College from probation status

COLUMBIA, S.C., December 8, 2020 – Today, during its annual meeting, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board announced that the probation status placed upon Benedict College has been lifted.
The College was placed on probation due to longstanding concerns regarding its financial condition but remained fully accredited throughout the year-long sanction period. After several meetings and reports submitted to SACSCOC review committees, the board found that Benedict College is in compliance with all financial accrediting standards.

“We are extremely pleased with the SACSCOC’s decision that validates our compliance with, and commitment to, the accreditation process,” stated President Roslyn Clark Artis. “I am sincerely grateful for the steadfast support of the Benedict College community; the faithfulness of our Board of Trustees; the commitment our alumni; and the dedication of our faculty and staff. We have done the necessary work, met our goals, and stabilized the institution.”

In addition to Benedict proving its financial footing, Artis said the College has revved up its student recruitment efforts, revenue-generating activities and ongoing fundraising efforts.

“I am grateful to the SACSCOC board for their affirmation of Benedict’s value and the strength of the college’s administrative team,” Board of Trustees Chair Charlie W. Johnson said. “I would like to express my thanks to my fellow trustees and to President Artis and her team for their tireless work and for her tremendous leadership throughout this process.”

In 2019, Benedict College received the 2019 ACE/ Fidelity Investments Awards for Institutional Transformation and was named the HBCU of the Year by HBCU Digest. These recognitions demonstrate the quality of Benedict’s education, as well as its commitment to meeting the needs of all qualified students, regardless of income.
“We are focused on the future and are continuing to build momentum at Benedict College,” Artis added. “You will hear more about our vision for Benedict College as we look forward to our 150th plus anniversary celebration in 2021.”