Middle States Self-Study
Office of the Provost

Seton Hall University has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education since 1932 and must go through a full re-accreditation process every 10 years.  The initial part of the re-accreditation process is a lengthy and rigorous self study, in which the University assesses its strengths and weaknesses based upon fourteen standards outlined by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. We look forward to this exciting and challenging process that allows us to continuously  learn what we need to do to improve our effectiveness in achieving our University's mission and vision.

 
After the completion of this self study, the University will be visited by a team of examiners, selected by Middle States.  Seton Hall University's next scheduled Middle States visit is in 2014.  Dr. Robinson, the University's Provost, has charged a Middle States Self Study Committee to oversee this important process.  The Committee is being led by Dr. Susan Nolan and this website will serve as the community resource to keep you informed about, and involve you in,  the Self Study and the work of the various working groups that will complete it.

Steering Committee

Susan A. Nolan, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences (Chair)
Theresa E. Bartolotta, Ph.D., Director of Assessment for Academic Affairs, Office of the Provost (Administrative Lead), Associate Professor of Speech-Language Pathology
Gregory A. Burton, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Dean of Research and Graduate Services, Office of the Provost
Leigh M. Onimus, J.D., Assistant Dean, Stillman School of Business
Larry A. Robinson, Ed.D., Provost and Executive Vice President (ex officio)
Nicholas H.  Snow, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Finance and Administration, Office of the Provost

Working Groups Chairs

Strategic Direction One:  A Home for the Mind, the Heart and the Spirit
Middle States Standards 1, 4, 5, 6 (Mission and Goals; Leadership and Governance; Administration; Integrity)
Gloria C. Essoka, Ph.D., R.N., School of Nursing
Michael M. Reuter, M.B.A., Stillman School of Business

Strategic Direction Two:  Distinction in Academics and Scholarship
Middle States Standards 10, 11, 12 (Faculty; Educational Offerings; General Education)
Martin S. Edwards, Ph.D., Whitehead School of Diplomacy

Strategic Direction Three:  High Expectations for Student Success
Middle States Standards 7, 14 (Institutional Assessment, Assessment of Student Learning)
Ki Joo Choi, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Religion, College of Arts and Sciences
Grace M. May, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Elementary and Special Education& Associate Dean, Assessment and Accreditation.  College of Education and Human Services

Strategic Direction Four:  Focus on Community
Middle States Standards 8, 9 (Student Admissions and Retention; Student Support Services)
Theresa L. Deehan, M.A.S., Director of Business Affairs

Strategic Direction Five:
Ambition in Outreach – Standard 13
(Related Educational Activities)
Doreen M. Stiskal, P.T., Ph.D., School of Health and Medical Sciences

Strategic Direction Six:  Responsibility in Stewardship
Middle States Standards 2, 3 (Planning, Resource Allocation, and Institutional Renewal; Institutional Resources)
Andrew J. Brereton, Ph.D., Director of Special Projects, Division of Student Services

Communications Committee
Paul E. Fisher, M.P.A., Associate Chief Information Officer and Director of Teaching and Learning Technology Center

View and download the full membership of the working groups »
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