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Reflect. Refine. Renew.

Middle States Re-accreditation is a time for reflection and assessment as we bridge to IC's future.

The periodic reaccreditation process with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is underway. Every eight years, Ithaca College is required to submit a Self-Study Report, followed by a campus visit by an MSCHE board of examiners.

The Self-Study is our opportunity to tell our story and show who we are, how we’ve come through some challenging times together, and how we are poised to move forward in our continuing efforts to provide our students with rewarding intellectual and co-curricular experiences that support them to be successful personally, academically, and professionally.

Final Draft of IC's Self-Study Report Now Available

IC has taken a major step forward on its journey to Middle States reaccreditation by completing the final draft of its Self-Study. The Self-Study conforms to Middle States’ expectations that we reflect on our institution’s progress as measured through the standards on mission and goals; ethics and integrity; design and delivery of the student learning experience; support of the student experience; effectiveness assessment; planning and resources; and governance/leadership/administration. It will be submitted to MSCHE in February. 

We encourage all campus community members to engage with the self-study report— the more voices informed by it, the better. If you’re short on time, start with the introduction and conclusion for a clear, high-level overview. The introduction includes brief summaries of each chapter, making it easy to identify sections most relevant to your area of expertise and decide where to dive deeper. For convenience, the table of contents is fully hyperlinked and the PDF is bookmarked, allowing you to navigate quickly and read what matters most to you.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Mai An Rumney at middlestatesteam@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3113.

Access the Self-Study
Get Ready for our Site Visit - March 29 – April 1, 2026

Our visit guide provides the IC community with essential information to prepare for the upcoming Middle States site visit. It explains what to expect and offers guidance for those engaging directly with the evaluation team, helping everyone feel informed, confident, and ready to highlight the great work happening across campus.

Access the Site Visit Guide
Standards and Chairs

Meet the co-chairs of our working groups! Our seven groups are organized by standard:

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Reaccreditation Timeline

Reaccreditation is a multi-year project, see the three year process in brief here:

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Expectations of Steering Committee & Working Groups

See the current charges for our Steering Committee and Working Groups and how they contribute to the self-study process.

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Stay in the know

Check here for the latest on IC's reaccreditation process

News & Updates

Questions? Want to get involved?

Contact the Middle States reaccreditation Executive Team:

John Fracchia, Career Engagement and Technology Specialist, Center for Career Exploration and Development and Self-Study Co-Chair

Te-Wen Lo, Associate Professor, School of H&S and Self Study Co-Chair

Ingrid Johnston , Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Accreditation Liaison Officer for MSCHE

Mai An Rumney, Assessment and Accreditation Manager for Academic Affairs

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