Communications Plan
Fordham University supports a transparent and inclusive communications strategy that engages multiple stakeholders throughout the entire Self-Study process. There are three main avenues through which we will communicate with the Fordham University community: (1) a Self-Study website, (2) meetings with various constituent groups across the University, and (3) announcements via a dedicated email address.
In spring 2023 we will launch the Fordham University Middle States Self-Study website, where we will post announcements about the Self-Study process and explain how information regarding the process will be available. The website will include: (a) lists of the members of the Steering Committee and Working Groups, (b) the Self-Study Institutional Priorities, (c) draft documents as they become available, (d) general information on the accreditation process, and (e) a Self-Study email address to which the community can submit comments.
The Self-Study Steering Committee Co-Chairs will provide updates and solicit feedback on the reaccreditation process at meetings of various faculty, administrator, and student stakeholder groups at various points of the Self-Study process.
| Goal | Audience | Channel | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assemble and charge Steering Committee members | Steering Committee | Email, shared document drive | February 2023 |
| Assemble and charge Working Groups to research and report on standards/priorities | Working Group Members | Email, shared document drive | April 2023 |
| Introduce the Middle States accreditation process to the Fordham Community | Fordham Board of Trustees, faculty, administrators, staff, and students | Email, iTV displays, Middle States website, Fordham social media | April 2023 |
| Solicit participation in town halls in advance of visit by MSCHE Vice President Liaison | Fordham faculty, administrators, staff, and students | Email, iTV displays, Middle States website, personal outreach to faculty, staff, and student leaders | April 2023 |
| Facilitate communication among Steering Committee and Working Groups | Steering Committee and Working Group members | Middle States website, email, shared document drive | Fall 2023–Fall 2024 |
| Share and solicit feedback on Self-Study | Fordham Board of Trustees, faculty, administrators, staff, and students | Email, iTV displays, Middle States website, Fordham social media | Fall 2024 |
| Regularly update stakeholders on Middle States accreditation process | Fordham Board of Trustees, faculty, administrators, staff, and students | Middle States website, quarterly e-newsletter, participation in established committees and councils including BOT (Board of Trustees), PAC (President’s Advisory Council), Dean’s Council, Faculty Senate, CUE (Council on Undergraduate Enrollment), GAAC (Graduate Admissions and Advising Council), Fordham University Association (FUA), and student governing bodies on Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses | April 2023– Spring 2025 |
| Regularly update stakeholders on Middle States accreditation process | Alumni, parents, and other community members | Periodic updates in alumni and parent e-newsletters | Fall 2023– Spring 2025 |