{"id":11,"date":"2018-04-04T16:59:45","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T20:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/middle-states\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2025-11-20T09:35:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:35:46","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/self-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle States Commission on Higher Education Self-Study"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Ramapo College Launches Middle States Self-Study Process: Ascending Together<\/h2>\n<p>Ramapo College of New Jersey is pleased to announce the launch of its self-study process with the <a href=\"\/self-study\/msche-defined\/\">Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)<\/a>, marking the beginning of a new reaccreditation cycle that began in fall 2025 and will culminate in 2028. This process represents an important opportunity for the College to reflect deeply on its mission as New Jersey\u2019s public liberal arts college\u2014to develop ethical leaders and engaged citizens through academic excellence, intercultural understanding, and community partnership.<\/p>\n<p>Accreditation serves as a comprehensive evaluation of our programs, services, and institutional effectiveness, ensuring that Ramapo continues to meet the highest standards of quality and student success. The Self-Study is a foundational opportunity for us to reflect on our achievements, identify areas for growth, and chart our path forward.<\/p>\n<h3>Ascending Together<\/h3>\n<p>Guided by the theme \u201cAscending Together,\u201d our work will emphasize collaboration across the entire College community. An <a href=\"\/self-study\/steering-committee\/\">Executive Committee<\/a> and <a href=\"\/self-study\/working-groups\/\">Working Groups<\/a> representing constituencies across campus are working to lead this important effort, which will culminate in the completion of a comprehensive self-study report and an on-site team visit, scheduled for spring 2028.<\/p>\n<p>All members of the Ramapo community are invited to <a href=\"\/self-study\/comment-feedback\/\">contribute their perspectives and insights<\/a> as we embark on this shared journey. Through our collective effort\u2014ascending together\u2014we will strengthen Ramapo\u2019s foundation for the next chapter of academic distinction, student achievement, and institutional growth.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 364px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/380\/2025\/11\/IMG_4437-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Ramapo College's MSCHE Executive Steering Committee and President Jebb\" width=\"354\" height=\"266\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ramapo College&#8217;s MSCHE Executive Steering Committee and President Jebb<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ramapo College Launches Middle States Self-Study Process: Ascending Together Ramapo College of New Jersey is pleased to announce the launch of its self-study process with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), marking the beginning of a new reaccreditation cycle that began in fall 2025 and will culminate in 2028. 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