Middle States
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
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Fulfillment of its mission and vision
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Integration of the four pillars of the strategic plan with the MSCHE's standards
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Commitment to serving our community
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Conclusions regarding areas of improvement and need for growth
Purpose of the Self-Study
- to advance institutional self-understanding and self-improvement
- to demonstrate to external audiences, such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, government regulatory agencies, and the public, that the institution meets the standards for accreditation
- to maintain eligibility to receive federal financial aid.
Middle States FAQ
What is MSCHE?
The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Council on Higher Education recognize MSCHE as one of six regional accreditation authorities. MSCHE accredits institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
MSCHE is "a voluntary, non-governmental association that defines, maintains, and promotes educational excellence across institutions with diverse missions, student populations, and resources. It examines each institution as a whole, rather than specific programs within institutions" (www.msche.org).
What is accreditation?
Accreditation is the process through which an external agency examines an institution and determines whether it meets established requirements and standards. Institutions participate voluntarily. Accreditation is important for our students because federal student aid is available only to students enrolled in accredited institutions.
What is re-accreditation?
Every ten years MSCHE mandates that its member institutions undergo a rigorous self-study process and write an extensive report on that process. This report is the foundational document for the MSCHE evaluation team's onsite visit.
What is a self-study report?
A self-study report is a comprehensive review of a college's educational programs, institutional policies, and student services. It is conducted by the college. It determines how well a college meets its own mission and strategic goals, as measured against MSCHE's seven standards of accreditation and fifteen requirements of affiliation.
How Does the College do the Self Study?
The college prepares a Design Document, which is the blueprint for the self-study. The Design Document includes goals for the self-study, questions that guide the research undertaken, documents that need be collected to address this research, institutional priorities, and a timetable for the self-study process.
Announcements
Steering Committee Membership as of Fall 2023
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Vice President Liaison with MSCHE
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Dr. David Clickner
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Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Planning
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Co-Team Leads
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Dr. Mark Meachem
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Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Dr. David Clickner
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Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Planning
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Tri-Chairs
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Mark Evans
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Associate Professor of Music
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Cayla Gaworecki
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Assistant Professor of Mathematics
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Dr. Hope Sasway
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Dean of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Health
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Regular Members
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Mark Bessette
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Assistant Dean of Financial Aid and Access
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Rae Doyle
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Professor of Communication
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Steve Fragale
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Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
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Jamie Hungerschafer
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Executive Secretary, Workforce Development
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Dawn Jones
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Director of Career and Transfer Services
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Jacquie Keleher
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Director of Library Services
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Catia Laird de Polanco
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Chief Diversity Officer
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Dale Miller
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Director of Institutional Research
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John O’Connell
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Associate Professor of Hotel, Culinary Arts, and Tourism
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Paula Ohlhous
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Executive Director for Human Resources
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Patrick Ryan
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Executive Vice President of Administration and Finance
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Marianne Senneca
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Vice President of Development and External Affairs
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April Snow
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Chief Information Officer
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Carrie Swain
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Registrar
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Tiombé Tatum
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Chief of Staff
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Amiee Warfield
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Controller
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Mykha’el Wilson
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Dean of Business and Professional Programs
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Sarah Wilson-Sparrow
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Vice President of Workforce Development & Community Education
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Note Taker
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Theresa Fay
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Confidential Secretary
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