The Middle States Self-Study Steering Committee will provide leadership and assume responsibility for ensuring the quality of the College Self-Study. The Steering Committee Co-Chairs, appointed by the President, will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring the activities of the Steering Committee and creation of a Self-Study document that will reflect the College's commitment to fulfilling its mission.

A diverse team of faculty, administrators, staff, students and Board members working together through various Self-Study committees will carry out the Self-Study process. Support will be provided by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The responsibilities of the Steering Committee as a whole are:

• Review and approve Self-Study committee charges.
• Approve a timetable for the Self-Study process and assure the implementation of the timetable.
• Approve the Self-Study design.
• Ensure sufficient guidance for Self-Study committees.
• Monitor progress of the Self-Study, including ensuring adequate communication within and between Self-Study committees.
• Ensure sufficient communication of progress on the Self-Study to the College community.
• Ensure that there are campus hearings so members of the College community may review and comment on drafts of the Self-Study.
• Assume responsibility for the completion and quality of the final report.