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Timeline
The following is the timeline of self-study activities as Nassau Community College prepared for the Middle States site visit in 2024-2025.
- 2022
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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. - 2023
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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. - 2024
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February – March 2024:
Middle States information activities with students- Student Government Association: February 5, 2024
- Student Activities Fair: February 29, 2024
- Student Senate: March 4, 2024
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:
- Steering Committee resumes weekly meetings.
- Working Groups meet regularly to address Lines of Inquiry; identify and gather evidence that supports Standard and Requirements of Affiliation under focus; collaborate internally and externally; carry out gap analyses; and draft Self-Study Chapter Reports.
- Steering Committee members and the communications team engage and update student groups.
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 ReportDecember 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. - 2025
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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:
- Steering Committee members continue to engage the community and provide updates on the progress of the Self-Study.
- Preparations take place for the Visiting Team Site Visit (March 9–12, 2025).
March 9 – 12, 2025:
- Visiting Team comes to the campus.
- Preliminary report shared on the last day of the visit.
April 7, 2025:
NCC submits institutional response.June 26, 2025:
MSCHE Commission meets and announces outcome.

