Middle States Self-Study
Hood College is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
MSCHE, a global institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Secretary of Education since 1952, assures students and the public of the educational quality for more than 500 institutions of higher education. The Commission’s accreditation process ensures institutional accountability, self-appraisal, improvement and innovation through peer review and the rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission.
Standards
- I: Mission and Goals
- II: Ethics and Integrity
- III: Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
- IV: Support of the Student Experience
- V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment
- VI: Planning, Resources and Institutional Improvement
- VII: Governance, Leadership and Administration
MSCHE Self-Study Co-Chairs
- Paige Eager, Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty
- Shaowei Wu, Ph.D., Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
| Standards | Chair/Co-Chair (Steering Committee) |
|---|---|
| I: Mission and Goals | Jill Tysse Laurie Ward |
| II: Ethics and Integrity | Tammi Simpson |
| III: Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience | Becky Grove Lisa Littlefield |
| IV: Support of the Student Experience | James Parson Lisa Copenhaver |
| V: Education Effectiveness Assessment | Shannon Kundey Nathan Reese |
| VI: Planning, Resources and Institutional Improvement | George Dimitoglou Toby Peterson |
| VII: Governance, Leadership and Administration | Liz Atwood Nancy Gillece |
| Evidence Inventory | Mary Atwell |
- Self-Study Design, spring 2024 (Hood log-in required)
- Self-Study Report, spring 2026 (Hood log-in required)
- Site Visit: March 29, 2026 - April 1, 2026
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