Middle States Self-Study

Monmouth University is accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. MSCHE provides accreditation for all programs offered by the University. To maintain accreditation, the University must meet MSCHE’s rigorous Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation.

MSCHE accreditation assures students, their families, and the public of the educational quality of a Monmouth education. Institutional accreditation is also a requirement for the University to participate in the Department of Education’s Title IV federal financial aid program.

The Intended Outcomes of Our Self-Study Process

• Meet MSCHE Standards and Requirements of Affiliation
• Showcase Commitment to Continuous Improvement
• Engage in a Collaborative and Transparent Process
• Use the self-study process to assess, improve, and implement initiatives that realize Monmouth University’s ambition to be a national leader through the integration of excellence and access

Third-Party Comments

As the University approaches its scheduled accreditation review, all interested parties, including members of the public and the University community, are invited to share feedback about the quality of the institution with the Middle States Commission.

Third-party comments are intended to be an opportunity for individuals to offer more generalized information that is not necessarily specific to individual circumstances.

To submit a third-party comment, please use the Third-Party Comment form. Documentation is not required; however, if you choose to attach documents, all documentation must be submitted in English and in PDF format.

Monmouth’s Mission

Monmouth University is an independent, comprehensive institution of higher education committed to excellence and integrity in teaching, scholarship, and service. Through its offerings in liberal arts, science, and professional programs, Monmouth University educates and prepares students to realize their potential as leaders and to become engaged citizens in a diverse and increasingly interdependent world.

Core Values

• Excellence in Teaching and Learning
• Caring Campus Characterized by Mutual Respect
• Personal and Professional Integrity
• Diversity
• Service
• Empowerment of University Community

Monmouth University Strategic Plan Themes and Our Self-Study Priorities

View the full copy of Monmouth’s Strategic Plan.

Theme 1: Invest in Academic Excellence

Theme 2: Enhance the Student Experience

Theme 3: Cultivate a Diverse and Inclusive Campus

Theme 4: Improve Identity and Imagine

Theme 5: Modernize Infrastructure

Theme 6: Ensure Financial Stability

Self-Study Timeline

June 2025

Commission Action – June 2025 MSCHE Findings

April 6-9, 2025

Self-Study Evaluation Visit

February 2025

Final Self-Study is Due – The fourth and final version of the self-study is due to MSCHE

March 2023-February 2025

Writing the Monmouth Story – Work Groups, Steering Committee, and Co-Chairs lead the institution in the writing and drafts of the Self-Study and Evidence Inventory.

Dec. 16, 2024

Team Chair’s Preliminary Visit – Lorrie A. Clemo, Ph.D., President, D’Youville University

November 2024

Campus Town Halls

• Monday, Nov. 11, 6-7 p.m.
  Graduate Center MP 225 (Open to All)
• Tuesday, Nov. 12, 3-4 p.m.
  Pozycki Hall Auditorium 115 (Open to All)
• Thursday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-Noon
  Zoom Session (Open to All)
• Friday, Nov. 15, Noon-1 p.m.
  Bey Hall H.R. Young Auditorium (Students Only)
  Registration is required

March 2024

MSCHE Team Chair’s Preliminary Visit – Site Team Chair visits campus as introduction to campus and community. Review of Self-Study Report and Evidence Inventory. Begin planning the team visit in Spring 2025.

March-April 2023

MSCHE VP Liaison Visit – MSCHE VP Liaison visits campus, meets with the President, meets with Board, holds open session for campus community. Provides input on SS design plan. Discuss Site Team Chair preferred experiences.

January-March 2023

Organize the Work – Select Work Group Chairs, draft the Self-Study Design Plan, select Work Group members

Fall 2022

Steering Committee – Form the Steering Committee, attend the Self-Study Institute, attend MSCHE Annual Conference

Standards/Work Groups

Each group will have 2 co-chairs and 3-5 members. More details for each standard can be found on the MSCHE’s page on Standards for Accreditation.

Standard 1: Mission and Goals

Standard 2: Ethics and Integrity

Standard 3: Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience

Standard 4: Support of the Student Experience

Standard 5: Educational Effectiveness Assessment

Standard 6: Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement

Standard 7: Governance, Leadership, Administration

Join a Standard Committee

Interested in joining or nominating somebody for a committee, please fill out the Committee Nomination Form.