Timeline

Phase 1: Design & Launch, Summer – Fall 2026

• Self-Study Design submitted to MSCHE
• Campus launch, September kickoff meeting
• MSCHE Self-Study Preparation Visit from MSCHE VP Liaison, November 10
• Revised Self-Study Design submitted to MSCHE

Phase 2: Evidence & Outlines, Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

• Examine MSCHE Standards and Evidence Expectations
• Gather evidence, analyze for strengths and gaps
• Implement strategies to address gaps
• Develop Self-Study chapter outlines

Phase 3: Writing & Review, Summer 2027 – Spring 2028

• Draft chapters
• Review drafts with campus constituents; revise as needed
• Integrate chapters into full Self-Study draft
• Present draft to campus community for review; revise as needed

Phase 4: Evaluation Team Preparation, Spring – Fall 2028

• MSCHE identifies Evaluation Team roster
• Draft Self-Study shared with Evaluation Team Chair
• Visit by Evaluation Team Chair
• Revise and finalize Self-Study based on Chair feedback

Phase 5: Evaluation Team Visit, Spring 2029

• Submit final Self-Study and Evidence Inventory
• Prepare campus for Evaluation Team visit
• Host Evaluation Team