Middle States Commission on Higher Education








Publications

Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation
Includes Characteristics of Excellence in Higher Education (2006 print edition and 2009 online edition featuring new Requirements of Affiliation) and Becoming Accredited: Handbook for Applicants and Candidates for Accreditation.
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Manuals on Accreditation Protocols
Candidacy for Accreditation, Handbook for Collaborative Reviews, Handbook for PRRs, Self-Study: Creating a Useful Process, and Team Visits: Conducting & Hosting an Evaluation Visit (plus Addenda).
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Guidelines for Institutional Improvement
Assess. Student Learning & Instit. Effectiveness: Understanding MSCHE Expectations, Info. Literacy in the Curriculum, Distance Learning, Regional Accreditation & Student Learning, Student Learning Assessment: Options & Resources
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Other Publications
Handbook for Commission Members and Principles of Good Practice for an External Quality Assurance Agency.
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Presentations and Resources on Assessment and Other Accreditation Topics
Power Point presentations, Congressional testimony, and writings on accreditation issues by MSCHE staff and other presenters.
[39 Publications] View Publications

Forms On-line
Accreditation Readiness Report, Certification Statement, Expense Reimbursement, Templates for Chair's Confidential Brief (Applicant, Candidate, and Accredited Institutions), Template for Evaluator's Report.
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Publications on Upcoming MSCHE Workshops and Conferences
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Newsletters
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