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

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

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

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

2027
- Spring: Evaluation Team visit
- June: Final MSCHE vote on reaccreditation

Self-Study at a Glance

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