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Current rate for reimbursing mileage on Travel Expense Reports is 50 cents per mile, effective
January 1, 2010.

Click here for Travel and Expense Report

June 21, 2010 Letter to the Commission from the U.S. Department of Education Regarding the Department's 'Separate and Independent' Provisions

Role and Responsibilities of the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO)

See the new policy statement in Part I of Publications/Policies Index.

 

Institution Type (Carnegie Classification System)

For definitions of the various Institution Types that MSCHE uses, go to "Institutions" in the left-hand navigation list, and click on Glossary at the top of the page.

 

Branch Campuses, Additional Locations, and Other Instructional Sites

For the definitions that MSCHE uses, click here to visit our Glossary.

 

Background for the Media & Prospective Students:

Media Backgrounder
Includes:

Frequently asked questions from members of the media
What is Accreditation?
What is the Middle States Commission on Higher Education?
Public Information on Accreditation (Statement of Accreditation Status, Public Disclosure Statement, and the Directory of Members)
Commission Review and Action on Accreditation
Follow-up Reporting and Visits
Appeals

plus links to related MSCHE policies and documents.

 

 

FAQ for Prospective Students
How can prospective students evaluate and compare colleges and universities?
Other Frequently Asked Questions

 

Revised and New Publications

Policy Statements:

 

Staff Papers:


New to www.msche.org

Guidelines for Institutional Improvement

A collection of papers, Power Point presentations, bibliographies, and other materials to assist MSCHE member institutions in a variety of accreditation-related projects.

Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008: Distance Education, Substantive Change, Monitoring Growth, and Transfer of Credit

This document was excerpted and updated from the September 2009 and January 2010 MSCHE newsletters. It contains useful information for MSCHE institutions that need to learn more about the accreditation provisions of the HEOA.

History of Accreditation and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Produced in observance of MSCHE's 90th anniversary (2009), this new publication provides a comprehensive look at the development of accreditation processes and standards.

International Perspectives on Accreditation

A collection of papers, Power Point presentations, and web links about a variety of accreditation issues from the international perspective.

Other Resources on Accreditation Topics

Power Point presentations, writings by MSCHE staff, and other materials to assist member institutions in understanding and meeting Commission accreditation standards.

Publications on Upcoming MSCHE Workshops and Conferences

Online versions of publications on upcoming assessment and institutional effectiveness workshops as well as the 2010 MSCHE annual conference.

Promoting Educational Excellence & Improvement: Facts About the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

This new publication provides basic facts about the Commission's recent operations, including information about the accredited institutions in the Middle States region, a graph of compliance actions, voluntary peer review activities, and more.

Nominations to the Commission

Click here for the 2010 Commission Nomination Form.

Click here for the Generic Commission Nomination Form

For the responsibilities of a commissioner, see the publication Handbook for Commission Members (PDF, 2003, 32p)

 

Federal/State News:

Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008

Read the latest news on Negotiated Rulemaking and more on this official website from the U.S. Department of Education.


The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Its Impact on Higher Education

Details on how this new Federal law, more commonly known as "The Stimulus Bill," will impact colleges and universities.


 

Institutional Profiles

Profile of Institutions in the Middle States Region for 2008-09 and Prior Years

Region-wide summaries, based on data that each member and candidate institution is required to file annually

 

Newsletter

Subscribe to the newsletter, and receive an e-mail notice when it is available to be downloaded!

 

Evaluators

Individuals who wish to become evaluators should review the FAQ, "How Do I Become an Evaluator?"