Dear Faculty, Staff and Students:
BMCC is about to begin work on our 2027 Middle States Self-Study and we are looking for faculty, staff, and students to participate in college-wide working groups.
Follow the link for more information and to fill out an interest form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetm5EHMD_YdC-a8HmY4zpAAKZ692ZFVb-Zt0nb80K4Z83zkg/viewform?usp=sharing
WHAT is the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)?
A global institutional accreditor recognized by the U. S. Secretary of Education since 1952. As an accreditor and member of the regulatory triad, MSCHE assures students and the public of the educational quality for its over 500 institutions of higher education.
WHY is the Commission’s accreditation (self-study) process important?
It ensures institutional accountability, self-appraisal, improvement, and innovation through peer review and the rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission.
WHEN does self-study begin?
Our re-accreditation process has begun, and we are all a vital part. We are currently in the design phase, and working groups will begin introductory work Spring 2025.
WHO can be on a working group?
All are invited to request participation on a working group. These groups will be populated by mid-February 2025.
HOW will working groups operate?
Each group will have two co-chairs who will report updates to the BMCC Self Study Steering Committee. Groups will develop protocols that work best for maintaining equity of work and completion of vital deadlines.
Working Group Q&A Session with Self-Study Co-Chairs Holly Messitt and Brenda Vollman
Monday, Feb 3: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb 5: 4:15 p.m.–5:15 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting either date:
https://bmcc-cuny.zoom.us/j/84527206023?pwd=1o1DUg0Ly5gAiI1uJCYVAhVXIEfVao.1
Meeting ID: 845 2720 6023
Passcode: 959975
Or email co-chairs for information: hmessitt@bmcc.cuny.edu; bvollman@bmcc.cuny.edu
Sincerely,
Anthony E. Munroe
President, Borough of Manhattan Community College
