Self-Study Process
Our Self-Study review process started in Summer 2019 and included self-examination, analysis, collection, and documentation of practices, policies, procedures and evidence and the sharing of information to confirm accuracy, understanding, and completeness.
Our open, inclusive, and thorough analysis of SUNY Oswego’s policies, procedures, and practices revealed areas for innovation and improvement which are described at the end of each Standards-based chapter of our Self-Study report. Action is underway to pursue these opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Self-Study Timeline
(Summer 2019 - Spring 2022)
Summer and Fall 2019
- Self-Study Co-Chairs and Steering and Subcommittee members identified and invited to serve
- Steering and all Subcommittees each convened twice with Co-Chairs
- Co-Chairs and Director of Institutional Research and Assessment attended Middle States Self-Study Institute
- Strategic Planning Advisory Board Meeting #1
Winter and Spring 2020
- Steering and Subcommittees each met with Co-Chairs
- Subcommittees submitted Preliminary Reports on each Standard and all Criteria to Steering Committee
- Co-Chairs presented an update on Self-Study process to Faculty Assembly
- Strategic Planning Advisory Board Meeting #2 – Institutional Priorities confirmed
- Subcommittees and Co-Chairs discussed initial reports, drafted lines of inquiry, and reporting guidelines
- Co-Chairs presented on Self-Study process to Student Association
- Co-Chairs submitted Self-Study Design draft to President and Provost
- Subcommittees submitted Interim Reports to Steering Committee
- Co-Chairs and Steering Committee reviewed Interim Reports and created initial version of Evidence Bank
Summer and Fall 2020
- Strategic Planning Advisory Board Meeting #3 – Institutional Priorities Reaffirmed
- Co-Chairs submitted final draft of Self-Study Design to President and Provost
- Steering and Subcommittees each met twice with Co-Chairs
- Final draft of Study-Study Design shared with campus community for review and edits
- Self-Study Design submitted to Middle States
- Co-Chairs provided update on Self-Study process to Student Association
- Co-Chairs provided update on Self-Study process to Faculty Assembly
- Self-Study Preparation Visit (virtual) with Middle States Vice President Liaison
- Steering Committee and Co-Chairs shared key findings of Self-Study Preparation Visit with Campus
- Subcommittees completed final workgroup reports and submitted to Steering Committee
Winter and Spring 2021
- Steering Committee reviewed and provided feedback on final work group reports
- Final draft of Subcommittee reports submitted to Steering Committee
- First draft of Self-Study created by writing team
- Open Forums with Campus held on first draft of Self-Study
Summer and Fall 2021
- Additional drafts of Self-Study report completed by writing team
- Middle States Evaluation Team Chair Preliminary Visit held
- Final draft of Self-Study report completed
- Final draft of Self-Study report shared with Steering Committee, Subcommittees and campus community for review and comment
Winter and Spring 2022
- Self-Study report, evidence, and Verification of Compliance with Accreditation-Relevant Federal Regulations and Standards submitted to Middle States (Jan. 2022)
- Self-Study report, evidence, and Verification of Compliance with Accreditation-Relevant Federal Regulations submitted to Middle States (Jan. 2022)
- Middle States Evaluation Team Visit (to be held virtually: March 6-9, 2022)
- Initial Response to Evaluation Team Report (Spring 2022)
- Middle States Action (Spring or early Summer 2022)