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2027 Self-Study Timeline 

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Self-Study is a vital process for assessing our progress and ensuring accreditation standards are met. The timeline below highlights key milestones to guide our efforts and foster collaboration.

2023

Planning

  • Initial document review for planning
  • Initial planning with Chancellor-led unit key administrators
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2024

  • Spring/Summer: MSCHE Self-Study Co-Chairs appointed, and Planning, and Steering Committees formed
  • Fall: Working Groups formed
  • Fall: Evidence Inventory Committee formed
  • Fall: Planning Team attends MSCHE Self-Study Institute
  • Winter: Steering Committee and Working Groups draft Self-Study Design
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2025

  • January: Steering Committee finalizes Self-Study Design
  • February 14: Self-Study Design sent to MSCHE
  • March 31: MSCHE VP Liaison visits with Rutgers community
  • Spring: Self-Study Design approved
  • Fall/Winter: Working Groups begin to draft Self-Study
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2026

  • January–April: Prepare Self-Study
  • May: Initial Self-Study complete
  • Fall: Evaluation Site Team Chair visits Rutgers University
  • Fall: Draft Self-Study Report shared with university community for feedback
  • Winter: Self-Study Report finalized
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2027

  • Spring: Evaluation Team visit
  • June: Final MSCHE vote on reaccreditation
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