City Tech Self-Study

City Tech 2026 Self-Study

Dear City Tech College Community,

Thank you for being an important part of the Middle States Self-Study Report process. The final self-study report is here:

Self-Study for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Over the course of the study, a large committee representing the college-faculty, staff, and administration-contributed to the report. The committee also visited faculty, staff, and Student Government Association meetings, held student focus groups and public feedback sessions, and posted the draft report on this website with emails to the college community and alumni, and a link to a feedback form to solicit comments.

The Middle States Visiting Team will be on campus from March 16-18 to speak to campus community members and review the report. The team will hold three open sessions to talk with members of the college community and ask questions to help them better understand our self-study and the way the college operates—one for students, one for faculty, and one for staff.

Open Sessions with the Middle States Team
Audience	Date	Location	Time
Students	Tuesday, March 17	A105	2:00pm — 2:50pm
Faculty	Tuesday, March 17	A105	3:00pm — 3:50pm
Staff	Tuesday, March 17	A106	3:00pm — 3:50pm

At the end of the visit, they will read their final report aloud for the college community.

Middle States Team Report Out to the College Community
Date	Location	Time
Wednesday, March 18	LG30	10:00am — 10:45am

We hope you will be able to join one or both of the pertinent open session and the final report out.

Recommendations

Recommendation 1: Improve Student Success

Use comprehensive data analysis across diverse student groups, including alumni and non-completers, to identify and address barriers to retention, student achievement and graduation.
Strengthen collaboration between Academic Affairs and Student Affairs/Enrollment Management, from recruitment onwards, to create a seamless and supportive student experience.
(Standards 1,4, 5)

Recommendation 2: Enhance Career Readiness and External Engagement

Continue and expand efforts to regularly review and update our career-focused curricula, incorporating market analysis and new technologies with input from faculty, alumni, and industry partners, to align with current and future workforce demands.
Expand mentorship, internship, professional development, and career networking opportunities to enhance student support and career preparation.
(Standards 1 and 3)

Recommendation 3: Optimize Resource Allocation and Collaboration

Expand the systematic use of data to guide resource allocation, enhance collaboration, and publicly track the college's progress toward its strategic priorities.
(Standards 1, 3, 5 and 6)

Recommendation 4: Strengthen Governance and Operations

Improve communication and collaboration among the College Council, administration, and the wider college community.
Develop student leadership skills and encourage participation in college governance through mentorship.
Increase awareness and understanding of institutional policies, procedures, activities, and opportunities for engagement.
(Standards 2, 7)

Notice of MSCHE Self-Study Evaluation and Site Visit

The College is currently hosting a self-study evaluation and site visit as part of our ongoing accreditation process with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). In accordance with MSCHE’s Third-Party Comments for Institutions Under Review Procedures, the College invites students, faculty, staff, and other interested parties to submit written comments regarding the institution's compliance with accreditation standards, requirements of affiliation, and relevant policies.

How to Submit a Third-Party Comment

Comments must be submitted directly to the Commission using the MSCHE online form. Please note the following:

Submission: Comments should be provided via the MSCHE Third-Party Comment Form.
Anonymity: Under the revised 2023 procedures, MSCHE allows for the submission of anonymous third-party comments.
Impact: All comments received by the Commission are shared with Commission representatives as part of the multi-level accreditation decision-making process.

Non-Retaliation Policy

The College is committed to institutional integrity and the protection of our campus community. In alignment with MSCHE policy, any form of retaliation against an individual who submits a third-party comment or complaint to the Commission is strictly prohibited. This protection applies regardless of whether a comment or complaint is substantiated following the Commission’s review.

Sincerely,
Middle States Self-Study Steering Committee

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