Peer Review Visit
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Peer Review Team Visit
April 6 - 9, 2025
Fordham’s reaccreditation process culminates in a site visit by a MSCHE evaluation team which is made up of peer evaluators who are higher education professionals at other institutions. The peer review team’s role is to offer a fair, unbiased assessment and provide constructive feedback that helps the institution grow and maintain its accreditation status.
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Open Forums
A crucial component of the visit is an opportunity for the Team to gather diverse perspectives and gain a deeper understanding of Fordham's culture, operations, and commitment to its mission and goals. It’s also a great chance for Team members to ask questions of us and for us to ask questions of them.
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ROSE HILL CAMPUS |
LINCOLN CENTER CAMPUS |
Oral Report
At the end of their visit, the Team will provide initial verbal feedback to our senior leadership, Middle States steering committee, and the Fordham community before returning home.
Wednesday, April 9
10 - 10:45 am
Location: 140W62, room 334
What Else to Expect
Before their visit, the Peer Review Team will have read Fordham’s self-study and have analyzed the supporting evidence we submitted in advance including financial reports, policies, assessment data, and strategic plans.
The peer review team will visit both the Rose Hill and Lincoln Center campuses conducting evaluations, interviews, and observations. Activities will include:
- Meeting with the president, provost, deans, and senior administrators to discuss governance, strategy, and institutional priorities.
- Engaging with academic and administrative staff to assess teaching quality, research, and operational effectiveness.
- Gathering feedback from undergraduate and graduate students on their educational experiences, campus resources, and satisfaction over lunch.
- Meeting with trustees to evaluate oversight, financial sustainability, and alignment with the institution’s mission.
- Touring facilities and areas vital to supporting the student experience to ensure they meet the needs of the institution and its students.
After their visit, the Team will prepare a formal evaluation report detailing Fordham’s compliance with accreditation standards, highlighting our strengths and areas for improvement. The report will be submitted to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education who will make the final reaccreditation decision based on the team’s findings.
Meet the Team
Gerard Rooney, president of St. John Fisher University in Rochester, NY, has been named chair of Fordham’s Peer Review Team. Learn more about Dr. Rooney.
Team Members
Dr. Claire Williams Bridgwater
Research Professor
American University
Dr. Tobias Greiff
Associate Dean Academic Affairs
The George Washington University
Mr. Joseph Murray Hawk
Executive Director of Assessment & Accreditation/Accreditation Liaison Officer
Drexel University
Ms. Katie Leonard
Associate VP of Finance
Gannon University
Dr. Kelli Lammie Maxwell
Associate Dean for Student Success
Carnegie Mellon University
Ms. Marcia Brown Mintz
Former Associate Provost; Adjunct Faculty Member
Georgetown University
Dr. Caroline Sherman
Vice Dean
The Catholic University of America