What is the Middle States Commission on Higher Education(MSCHE)?
MSCHE is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). It conducts accreditation activities and reviews for colleges and universities in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. MSCHE is one of six institutional accrediting agencies for higher education in the United States.
All MSCHE member institutions are peer-reviewed in order to ensure that all stakeholders receive excellence in education. Accreditation considers the institution as a whole rather than as piecemeal.
Gallaudet University has been a proud member of MSCHE since 1957. We work closely with MSCHE, and our collaboration with MSCHE is a way to ensure accreditation of Gallaudet University. The accreditation process is motivated by the fundamental desire to ensure that your Gallaudet experience is driven by best practices in higher education.
MSCHE SELF-STUDY TIMELINE 2020-2023
Spring Semester 2021
MSCHE Self-Study announced to the campus community; Website address linkedPresident Roberta J. Cordano sent a bilingual message to the campus community, “Middle States Commission on Higher Education Self-study” where she explains the purpose of the upcoming Self-Study and where to find more information. February 22, 2021 |
Invitations sent from ALO to Steering Group membersDr. Caroline Kobek Pezzarossi reached out to individuals identified for their areas of expertise to serve as members of the MSCHE Self-Study Steering Committee. These individuals also attended the MSCHE Self-Study Institute in Fall of 2020 and are prepared for the reaffirmation of accreditation process. These individuals are also chairs of Standard-based Working Groups. April 21 – 23, 2021 |
MSCHE VP Liaison Self-Study prep visit to campusDr. Sean McKitrick, the MSCHE Vice President and liaison to Gallaudet University conducted a virtual visit. The purpose of Dr. McKitrick’s interaction with various stakeholders at Gallaudet is to help prepare the institution to conduct a useful self-study and host a successful On-Site Evaluation Team Visit. May 12, 2021 |
Convening the Steering Committee to develop the Working GroupsThe Self-Study Co-Chairs, Dr. Crystal Harris and Dr. William Ennis along with Dr. Kobek Pezzarossi worked with each Steering Committee to form their Standards-based Working Groups. May – June 2021 |
Final draft of the Self-Study Design Proposal is written by Co-Chairs/ALO and submitted to MSCHE VP liaison for approvalThe Self-Study Design was submitted to MSCHE on June 21, 2021 and accepted with full endorsement by Dr. McKitrick. May 2021 |
Summer 2021
Co-chairs, ALO, and Steering Committee identify and invite members of the Working GroupsDr. Harris, Dr. Ennis, and Dr. Kobek Pezzarossi worked with the Standards-based Working Group chair or co-chair in identifying membership and extended invitations to each individual. May – June 2021 |
Co-Chairs and ALO develop Working Group charge: Description of inquiry along with strengths and challenges and connections of inquiry to MSCHE standards
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Fall Semester 2021
MSCHE Working Groups OrientationIn lieu of a Working Group orientation, the Steering Committee was gathered to discuss next steps and how to orient their Working Group. Professional Development Week, August 16-20, 2021 |
Working Group Chairs (Steering Committee members) Convene 1st meeting of Working GroupsWorking Groups began their first meetings in September 2021. Week of August 23, 2021 |
Working Groups meet weeklyAugust 30, 2021 – November 5, 2021 |
*1st Draft: Working Group preliminary findings and conclusions
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Working Groups meet 1-2 timesWeekly: |
Spring Semester 2022
MSCHE Steering Committee meetingJanuary 10 – 14, 2022 |
Working Groups ReconveneJanuary 18 – January 21, 2022 |
Working Groups meet 4-5 times; Draft recommendationsWeekly: |
2nd Draft – Working Group’s Recommendations Steering Committee review of Working Group’s drafts; peer review and discussionFebruary 28, 2021 |
Working Groups meet weekly
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*3rd Draft of recommendations
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Working Groups meet 3-4 timesWeekly: |
Final draft from Working GroupsMay 9, 2022 |
MSCHE Wrap up: Review of Working Group’s reportsMay 16, 2022 |
MSCHE Co-Chairs take drafts from working groups and integrate them into a draft report for campus reviewJune – July 2022 |
Fall Semester 2022
Review by Gallaudet community; Response; Revision
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Spring Semester 2023
Visit by MSCHE Site team |
Information
Contact
- MSCHE Self-Study Timeline 2020-2023
- College Hall | 410A
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- 202.651.5085
- (202) 559-5370
