Process

In accordance with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education's accreditation policies and procedures, Plaza College undergoes the process of self-study every eight years.  Self-study is a collaborative process under which the institution performs a self-assessment of itself to determine its ability to meet the MSCHE Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation.  It is a comprehensive Committee-led process that measures the institution's strengths and opportunities, identifies priorities for the present and future, and evaluates the success of the College in meeting its mission.  The resulting self-study report and evidence documentation is submitted to the Commission and a team of peer evaluators made up of colleagues from other MSCHE-accredited institutions visits the college to conduct an onsite evaluation visit.    The evaluation team provides feedback to the institution and its constituents in the form of a report outlining the college's ability to meet each standard and affiliation requirement and may also identify significant accomplishments/progress/practices, team recommendations, or requirements.   The College is provided an opportunity to respond to this report.  All of these documents are reviewed by the Commission through a multi-level decision making process, and the Commission will provide notification of the accreditation action.