Middle States Accreditation
厙綻勛圖 (NCC) of the State University of New York has been accredited
by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) since 1967. MSCHE is an institutional accreditor recognized by the United States
Department of Education that serves as an independent voice in higher education.
Middle States accreditation assures our students and the public of the educational
quality of NCC. An institution is accredited when the educational community has verified
that its goals are achieved through self-regulation and peer review. Accreditation
reviews typically occur on an eight-year cycle, during which MSCHE evaluates the Colleges
quality and compliance with established standards. During this process, NCC conducts
a Self-Study in an effort to seek reaffirmation of accreditation as part of the Colleges
ongoing commitment to continuous self-improvement.
For comprehensive information about Middle States accreditation, please visit:
2025 Reaccreditation
In Fall 2022, the NCC Middle States Steering Committee drafted a Self-Study Design
with input from community stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
The NCC 2024-2025 Self-Study Design document was approved by Middle States, through
its designee, Dr. Robert Bonfiglio, on May 30, 2023.
Following approval of the Self-Study Design, the College engaged in the comprehensive
and rigorous self-evaluation process in preparation for the site visit by Middle States
representatives in Spring 2025. A preliminary report was shared by the MSCHE evaluation
team on the final day of the visit in March 2025, to which the College provided an
official institutional response.
On June 26, 2025, the preliminary report was officially approved as submitted by MSCHE and the Colleges accreditation was reaffirmed through 20322033. The official announcement from the Commission may be read .
Thank you to the NCC community for your involvement and engagement during this process!
Timeline
The following is the timeline of self-study activities as 厙綻勛圖
prepared for the Middle States site visit in 2024-2025.
- 2022
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September 2022:
College consults Middle States. Rather than proceed with a Mid-Point Peer Review,
which was put on hold during the pandemic, the College began preparations for its
Self-Study Design for submission to the Middle States VP designee to NCC, Dr. Robert
Bonfiglio, Vice President of Institutional Field Relations for the commission.
October 2022:
Middle States Steering Committee under new Interim President is formed to create the
Self-Study Design.
October 2022:
Institutional Planning Committee reconvenes under new Interim President and begins
development of a five-year Strategic Plan concurrently with the Middle States Self-Study
process. On March 24, 2023, IPC sets the strategic plan timeline to encompass the
years 2023 through 2028.
- 2023
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March 3, 2023:
on the self-study and strategic planning processes
March 21, 2023:
to campus for input.
March 27, 2023:
Due date for to Self-Study Design.
April 5, 2023:
draft submitted to Middle States VP liaison Dr. Robert Bonfiglio for review
April 26, 2023:
Dr. Robert Bonfiglio .
May 26, 2023:
incorporating recommendations and the required template for the preparation of Working
Group reports, submitted to Dr. Robert Bonfiglio.
May 30, 2023:
Final Self-Study Design on behalf of Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
September 2023:
Middle States Working Groups convene for training and data collection.
November 17, 2023:
Middle States Kick Off event for campus community.
December 13, 2023:
畝紳餃of November 17, 2023 Middle States and 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Information Session
shared with the campus community. Community invited to share feedback and input via
.
December 20, 2023:
Due date for campus input via survey.
- 2024
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February March 2024:
Middle States information activities with students
- Student Government Association: February 5, 2024
- Student Activities Fair: February 29, 2024
- Student Senate: March 4, 2024
April 7 10, 2024:
Mock Middle States Visit by SUNY Council on Assessment.
April 26, 2024:
and from Mock Middle States Visit by SUNY Council on Assessment shared with the campus
community.
July August 2024:
Working Groups meet as needed to address Lines of Inquiry, identify and gather evidence,
collaborate with other committees, and continue to draft Self-Study Chapter Reports.
September October 2024:
- Steering Committee resumes weekly meetings.
- Working Groups meet regularly to address Lines of Inquiry; identify and gather evidence
that supports Standard and Requirements of Affiliation under focus; collaborate internally
and externally; carry out gap analyses; and draft Self-Study Chapter Reports.
- Steering Committee members and the communications team engage and update student groups.
October 18, 2024:
sent to MSCHE Team Chair.
October 29 30, 2024:
NCC hosts MSCHE Team Chair visit.
November 26, 2024:
Steering Committee provides campus community with update regarding the MSCHE Self-Study
Report and March visit. Community invited to share feedback and input via email.
December 3, 2024:
Due date for campus input.
December 13, 2024:
shared with the campus community. Community invited to share feedback via email.
December 19, 2024:
Due date for campus input on second draft of Self-Study Report.
- 2025
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January 6, 2025:
Virtual community forum via Zoom for campus input on Self-Study Report.
January 21, 2025:
submitted to MSCHE.
January胼涌ebruary 2025:
- Steering Committee members continue to engage the community and provide updates on
the progress of the Self-Study.
- Preparations take place for the Visiting Team Site Visit (March 912, 2025).
March9 12, 2025:
- Visiting Team comes to the campus.
- shared on the last day of the visit.
April 7, 2025:
NCC submits
June 26, 2025:
MSCHE Commission meets and announces .
NCC Strategic Planning 20232028
Concurrent with the Middle States Self-Study Design process, 厙綻勛圖
developed a five-year strategic plan tentatively titled, NCC 2028: Building Connections
to Our 厙綻勛圖, Community and Future. In October 2022, the Colleges Institutional
Planning Committee (IPC) embarked on the rigorous process of developing the plan,
which included affirmation of the Colleges mission, values, goals, and institutional
priorities as well as the development of seven discrete plans that will guide NCCs
strategic vision to transform lives through a quality, affordable, public community
college education.
