Publications

History of Accreditation and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Produced in observance of MSCHE's 90th anniversary in 2009, this booklet traces the origins of accreditation in the U.S. and the nine decades of service by the Commission.
[1 Publication] View Publications

International Perspectives on Accreditation
A collection of papers, Power Point presentations, and web links regarding accreditation issues from the international perspective.
[10 Publications] View Publications

Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation
Includes Characteristics of Excellence in Higher Education and Requirements of Affiliation (2009), Becoming Accredited: Handbook for Applicants and Candidates for Accreditation (2009), and Governing Boards: Understanding MSCHE Expectations (2010).
[3 Publications] View Publications

Manuals on Accreditation Protocols
Becoming Accredited: Handbook for Applicants and Candidates for Accreditation (2009), Handbook for Collaborative Reviews, Handbook for PRRs, Self-Study: Creating a Useful Process, and Team Visits: Conducting & Hosting an Evaluation Visit
[6 Publications] View Publications

Guidelines for Institutional Improvement
Assess. Student Learning & Instit. Effectiveness: Understanding MSCHE Expectations, Info. Literacy in the Curriculum, Distance Learning, Regional Accreditation & Student Learning, Student Learning Assessment: Options & Resources, bibliographies, and more
[21 Publications] View Publications

Other Publications
Includes the brochure describing How to Become A Peer Evaluator and Principles of Good Practice for an External Quality Assurance Agency.
[2 Publications] View Publications

Other Resources on Accreditation Topics
Power Point presentations, writings on accreditation issues by MSCHE staff and other presenters, plus valuable web links.
[10 Publications] View Publications

Forms On-line
Accreditation Readiness Report; Certification Statements,; Document Roadmap; Expense Reimbursement; & Templates for Chair's Confidential Brief (Applicant, Candidate, and Accredited Institutions), Evaluator's Report, and Follow-up Reports.
[14 Publications] View Publications

Publications on Upcoming MSCHE Workshops and Conferences
[5 Publications] View Publications

Newsletters
[34 Issues] View Newsletters