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Middle States Self-Study

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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

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

Steering Committee

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Christine Benol

Accreditation Liaison Officer

Associate Vice President for Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Bea Rogers, Ed.D.

Co-Chair

Director of Academic Initiatives

Patrick Walden

Patrick R. Walden, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Co-Chair

Associate Professor and Chair, Speech-Language Pathology Program

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Richard Veit, Ph.D.

At Large Steering Committee Member

Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs;
Professor

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Manish Sharma

At Large Steering Committee/ Assessment

Director of Assessment

Susan Gupta

Susan Forquer Gupta, Ph.D.

At Large Steering Committee Member

Associate Provost

Jonathan Ouellet, Ph.D.

At Large Steering Committee Member

Associate Professor;
Departmental Advising Coordinator

Nguyen Pham, Ph.D.

At Large Steering Committee Member

Associate Professor

James "Jim" Pillar

James Pillar, Ed.D.

At Large Steering Committee Member

Vice President for Student Life

Charlene Diana

Charlene K. Diana

At Large Steering Committee Member

Vice President and General Counsel

Mary Byrne

At Large Steering Committee Member

Associate Vice President And Controller

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Tara Peters

Communications

Associate Vice President

Michael Maiden

Communications

Executive Director of University Communications

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Douglas Pescatore

University Data Specialist

Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness