The following is the timeline of self-study activities as Nassau Community College prepared for the Middle States site visit in 2024-2025.
September 2022:
College consults Middle States. Rather than proceed with a Mid-Point Peer Review,
which was put on hold during the pandemic, the College began preparations for its
Self-Study Design for submission to the Middle States VP designee to NCC, Dr. Robert
Bonfiglio, Vice President of Institutional Field Relations for the commission.
October 2022:
Middle States Steering Committee under new Interim President is formed to create the
Self-Study Design.
October 2022:
Institutional Planning Committee reconvenes under new Interim President and begins
development of a five-year Strategic Plan concurrently with the Middle States Self-Study
process. On March 24, 2023, IPC sets the strategic plan timeline to encompass the
years 2023 through 2028.
March 3, 2023:
Campus-wide information session on the self-study and strategic planning processes
March 21, 2023:
Draft of Self-Study Design to campus for input.
March 27, 2023:
Due date for campus input to Self-Study Design.
April 5, 2023:
Final Self-Study Design draft submitted to Middle States VP liaison Dr. Robert Bonfiglio for review
April 26, 2023:
Dr. Robert Bonfiglio visit to campus.
May 26, 2023:
Final Self-Study Design incorporating recommendations and the required template for the preparation of Working
Group reports, submitted to Dr. Robert Bonfiglio.
May 30, 2023:
Final Self-Study Design approved by Dr. Robert Bonfiglio on behalf of Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
September 2023:
Middle States Working Groups convene for training and data collection.
November 17, 2023:
Middle States Kick Off event for campus community.
December 13, 2023:
Power Point Slides and Zoom Recording of November 17, 2023 Middle States and 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Information Session
shared with the campus community. Community invited to share feedback and input via
survey.
December 20, 2023:
Due date for campus input via survey.
February – March 2024:
Middle States information activities with students
April 7 – 10, 2024:
Mock Middle States Visit by SUNY Council on Assessment.
April 26, 2024:
Report and Resources from Mock Middle States Visit by SUNY Council on Assessment shared with the campus
community.
July – August 2024:
Working Groups meet as needed to address Lines of Inquiry, identify and gather evidence,
collaborate with other committees, and continue to draft Self-Study Chapter Reports.
September – October 2024:
October 18, 2024:
Draft Self-Study Report sent to MSCHE Team Chair.
October 29 – 30, 2024:
NCC hosts MSCHE Team Chair visit.
November 26, 2024:
Steering Committee provides campus community with update regarding the MSCHE Self-Study
Report and March visit. Community invited to share feedback and input via email.
• Draft Report
• Chair Visit Summary Report
December 3, 2024:
Due date for campus input.
December 13, 2024:
Second draft of Self-Study Report shared with the campus community. Community invited to share feedback via email.
December 19, 2024:
Due date for campus input on second draft of Self-Study Report.
January 6, 2025:
Virtual community forum via Zoom for campus input on Self-Study Report.
January 21, 2025:
Final Self-Study Report submitted to MSCHE.
January – February 2025:
March 9 – 12, 2025:
April 7, 2025:
NCC submits institutional response.
June 26, 2025:
MSCHE Commission meets and announces outcome.
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