Intended Outcomes of the Self-Study

Fordham University will undertake a Self-Study reflecting its commitment to critical self-reflection, and that demonstrates its compliance with MSCHE Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation, including through the advancement of its institutional priorities. Our goals include:

• achieving successful reaccreditation by demonstrating how Fordham meets MSCHE’s Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation;

• recognizing and strengthening Fordham’s understanding of the importance of ongoing assessment and evidence-based decision-making to ensure continuous improvement in the advancement of Fordham’s mission and institutional priorities;

• actively undertaking inclusive and transparent community-wide engagement and critical self- appraisal throughout all phases of the Self-Study process; and

• engaging in a deep examination of our current practices, reflecting on opportunities and challenges facing our community, and producing a Self-Study Report that is value-added and inspiring to the University’s ongoing strategic planning processes.