Middle States
Reaffirmation of Accreditation Process
Middle States Resources
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Characteristics of Excellence Handbook Characteristics of Excellence is designed as a guide for those institutions considering application for membership, those accepted as candidate institutions, and those accredited institutions engaged in self-review and peer evaluation. Available in PDF format. |
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The purpose of this handbook is to provide a description and explanation of the self-study process within the context of the overall cycle of institutional accreditation. Designs is intended primarily as a reference guide for the members and chairs of self-study steering committees at Middle States colleges and universities. Available in PDF format. |
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Creating Meaningful and Analytical Charge Questions to Guide Self-Study This publication provides detailed questions for institutions to consider as they address selected standards for accreditation during the self-study process. Available in PDF format. |
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Conducting and Hosting an Evaluation Visit This publication serves as a manual for team Chairs, for evaluators on visiting teams, and for institutions being evaluated after the decennial self-study report is submitted. Available in PDF format. |
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Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools The Commission on Higher Education is the unit of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities in the Middle States region. It examines the institution as a whole, rather than specific programs within the institution. |













