Middle States Accreditation: Fall Update and Next Steps

Montclair State University’s reaffirmation of accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) is moving forward on schedule. We are now in the third and final year of the process.

Recent Milestone

On October 31, we hosted the chair of the Middle States evaluation team, Dr. Jeffery L. Osgood, Jr., President of the new Commonwealth University in Pennsylvania, for a preliminary visit that included meetings with key stakeholders on both the Montclair and Bloomfield campuses. The visit was successful and yielded constructive feedback. These insights will guide our final work on the Self-Study Report and the Evidence Inventory.

What’s Next

We are preparing for the full evaluation team site visit, scheduled for March 15–18, 2026. In the months ahead, we will:

• Finalize the Self-Study Report and align the Evidence Inventory which will be submitted to the Middle States Commission at the end of January;
• Continue coordinating logistics for the team’s multi-day visit; and
• Share targeted updates and opportunities for campus engagement.

Thank You

This progress reflects the dedication of colleagues across the university. Thank you to everyone who has participated in the process— providing data and reports, joining meetings, and sharing feedback through interviews, focus groups, surveys, and response forms. Your contributions strengthen our story and our continuous improvement efforts.

How to Stay Involved

As we move into the final stretch, we’ll invite targeted additional input to the Self-Study Report and share preparations for the March visit. Your continued engagement will help ensure a smooth and successful review.

Together with our campus partners, we look forward to finalizing the report and delivering a successful site visit that positions Montclair State University for continued excellence and impact.

Montclair MSCHE Executive Leadership Team:

Joanne Cote-Bonanno
Christine Lemesianou
Brandon Fralix
Danielle Insalaco-Egan