• Middle states self study 2022

Middle States 2022: Rethink. Reenvision. Reaffirm.

In the spirit of continuous improvement and innovation, every eight years CCBC engages in an inclusive self-study process to document ongoing compliance with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Standards for Accreditation and Requirements for Affiliation. CCBC is reaffirmed when the MSCHE Board of Commissioners validates that the college's institutional goals are achieved through self-examination and peer review. CCBC’s current accreditation process, Middle States 2022: Rethink. Reenvision. Reaffirm., began in October 2019 and will culminate in a site visit and peer review by an evaluation team in 2022.


Self-study process

A diverse group of more than 150 stakeholders – including CCBC trustees, faculty, staff and students – are currently engaged in the extensive self-study process. The following institutional priorities for this process are intentionally aligned with the strategic priorities outlined in the FY 2020-FY 2023 Strategic Plan, Rethink What’s Possible:
  • Enrollment stabilization.
  • Economic stabilization.
  • Credit and Continuing Education integration.
  • Transformational academics.
A comprehensive and high-quality self-study report is an important outcome from this process and is vetted by the college community. This document not only exemplifies CCBC’s compliance with the Middle States Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation but also designates opportunities for improvement and innovation to strengthen the institution and promote student success.

Timeline

Event Time frame Status
Co-chairs attend Middle States Self-Study Institute October 2019 Complete
Working group duties
Institutional stakeholders prepare reports, written within the context of the college’s mission and institutional priorities, which document CCBC’s compliance with the Middle States Standards of Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation.
September 2020-June 2021 Complete
Middle States virtual Self-Study kickoff September 17, 2020 Complete
Self-Study design draft completed March 2021 Complete
First draft of Self-Study report vetted
The first draft of the Self-Study report is distributed to faculty and staff and presented at various campus events for feedback.
Fall 2021 Complete
Team chair preliminary visit
Dr. John Sygielski, president of Harrisburg Area Community College (Pa.), is the evaluation team chair. Dr. Sygielski visits CCBC and provides feedback on the Self-Study draft report.
October 18, 2021 Complete
Evaluation team visit
A team composed of academic peer evaluators from similar institutions reads the final Self-Study report and conducts a virtual visit with CCBC faculty and staff.
March 20-23, 2022 Upcoming
Middle States Commission action Spring 2022 Upcoming
Reaffirmation
A final decision on accreditation status is anticipated from the MSCHE Board of Commissioners.
June 2022 Upcoming

Middle States Self-Study Leadership

Executive Committee

Name Title Representation
Dr. Joaquin Martinez Provost and Vice President of Instruction Senior Staff
Jane Mattes Assistant Dean
Instruction, Strategy and Accreditation Policy
MSCHE Accreditation Liaison Officer
Dean
Self-Study Co-Chair
Lynne Mason Coordinator of Competency-Based Education
Office of Instruction
Staff
Self-Study Co-Chair
Dr. Glenda Breaux  Senior Director
Planning, Research and Evaluation
Director 

Steering Committee

Name Title Representation
Dr. Nicole Baird Dean
Student Development
Dean
Brooke Bognanni Professor
School of Arts and Communication
Faculty
Dr. Glenda Breaux Senior Director
Planning, Research and Evaluation
Director
Yvette Bunn-Jones Director
Employee Relations, Training, and Organizational Development
Director
Dr. Timothy Davis Academic Dean
School of Wellness, Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences
Dean
Christine DeStefano Assistant Dean, Science
School of Mathematics and Science
Dean
Melissa Lane Department Chair/Professor
School of Business, Technology and Law
Faculty
Michael Netzer Vice President
Enrollment and External Outreach
Senior Staff
Devon McLaughlin Administrative Support Assistant II
Owings Mills Center
Collective Bargaining Staff
Ruby Sherman Interim Assistant Vice President
Finance
Administrator
Bonnie Stecker Managing Editor
College Communications
Staff
Dr. Laura Trauth Professor
School of Wellness, Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences
Faculty

Middle States Working Group Chairs and Co-Chairs

Members Group
Nancy Smith, Chair
Director
Grants Development

Dr. Gayona Beckford-Barclay, Co-chair
Associate Professor
School of Business, Technology and Law
Standard I
Mission and Goals
Penny Milsom, Chair
Executive Director
Human Resources

Douglas Kendzierski, Co-chair
Department Chair/Assistant Professor
School of Business, Technology and Law
Standard II
Ethics and Integrity
Dr. Jean Ashby, Chair
Academic Dean
School of Mathematics and Science

Dr. Kandi Hudson, Co-chair
Professor
School of Health Professions
Standard III
Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
Dr. Monica Walker, Chair
Interim Academic Dean
School of Writing, Literacy and Languages

Debra Baker, Co-chair
Associate Registrar
Standard IV
Support of the Student Experience
Dr. Jennifer Kilbourne, Chair
Dean
Curriculum and Assessment

Dr. Glenda Breaux, Co-chair
Senior Director
Planning, Research and Evaluation
Standard V
Educational Effectiveness Assessment
Dr. Matthew Lang, Chair
Assistant Vice President
Administrative Services

Patrick Kelleher, Co-chair
Director
Planning, Research and Evaluation
Standard VI
Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement
Louise Slezak, Chair
Dean
School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development

Dr. Laura Trauth, Co-chair
Professor
School of Wellness, Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences
Standard VII
Governance, Leadership and Administration