In summary, the website should be a user-friendly resource that reflects the institution’s commitment to the process and ensures all stakeholders are informed and prepared for the evaluation visit.
2028 Middle States Self-Study Report
The Medical Sciences Campus (MSC) Middle States Self-Study Report was finalized in February 2025 after a nearly three-year process in advance of an April visit by an evaluation team from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).
The report includes an Executive Summary overview of UMB and its seven schools, plus sections on each of the seven MSCHE standards for accreditation. Each section includes: Statement of the Standard, Requirement(s) of Affiliation (ROA); Statement of Compliance; Summary Determination; Opportunities for Improvement; and an Evidence Inventory for the respective standard and ROA.
Information for the Evaluation Team
While the official report and evidence are uploaded to the MSCHE portal, the institution’s website can provide practical information to facilitate the visit.
Logistics and Travel:
- Detailed campus maps and directions.
- Information about hotel accommodations and local transportation.
- Details regarding meeting platforms and technology resources if the visit is virtual or hybrid.
Visit Schedule
A detailed schedule of meetings and events for the peer evaluators.
Key Personnel/Organizational Structure
Information on the steering committee and working group members, which helps the team understand the self-study organization.
Evidence Inventory (via MSCHE Portal)
Note that the formal Evidence Inventory, a catalog of documents supporting the report’s assertions, is housed within the secure MSCHE portal for the team’s review.