MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITATION SELF-STUDY

PURPOSE OF THE SELF STUDY

The self-study process gives us an opportunity to reflect on what we do and ensures that we regularly assess and document the effectiveness of our work.  Each working group is responsible for gathering the evidence that shows how we meet the criteria for their standard, identifying any gaps in evidence that we have, and ultimately writing a report that addresses the standard. Self-study demonstrates an institution’s commitment to continuous improvement and is used to strengthen and sustain the institution. 

In addition, we should be prepared to:

• Engage in a careful analysis of institutional priorities selected in the interest of identifying mission-related areas of improvement

• Respond actively to challenges

• Identify and adopt innovative practices to achieve the   institutional mission

• Adapt to changes in the higher education sector

• Best serve students and society more readily

TIMELINE

Fall 2023

• Self-study Working Groups formed

• Self-Study Institute

• Creation of research questions for each standard

• Working groups tasks assigned

• Data collection begins

• Draft of Self-Study Design

Spring 2024

• Self-Study Design Due

• Data collection continues

• Drafting of Self-Study chapters begins

• Submit Self-Study Design

Fall 2024

• MSCHE prep visit

• Working groups write and finalize Self-Study chapter drafts

Spring 2025

• Draft of Self-Study completed

Fall 2025

• Self-Study submitted to MSCHE

Spring 2026

• MSCHE Site Visit