Is TN State about to lose its Accreditation?

Tennessee State University's accreditation is at risk this year unless it proves professors adequately test students, administrators make results-driven decisions and instructors have the right credentials to teach their subjects.

The university is in the first stage of its Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation renewal process. In past years, other outside groups gave TSU scathing reviews for lacking an evidence-based culture and not providing basic services.

But school say they will have no problem earning reaccreditation, and added the issues raised in the school's initial review are typical of most universities going through the process.

"I am confident we are going to be reaffirmed," President Melvin Johnson said.