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Molloy College Accreditation and Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Molloy College is committed to providing a transformative education that meets established quality standards. Accreditation is the peer review process by which those standards most valued by the institution are verified. Molloy College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). In order to remain accredited, the institution provides periodic reports and participates in the self-study and external review process.
Molloy College began working on the self-study review process in the Fall 2020 semester. Working groups were established and community discussion was initiated resulting in a Self-Study design that was submitted and approved by MSCHE in Spring 2021. Michael Torres, Vice President for Technology and Institutional Effectiveness, and Barbara T. Schmidt, Associate Provost and Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, are co-chairs of the process.
1. Strategic Enrollment: Develop and implement a strategic approach to recruitment and retention that better positions the College to achieve defined enrollment goals and associated revenue. Standards VI and IV
2. Responsive Education: Evaluate and enhance Molloy’s academic programs and related infrastructure to ensure relevancy of academic offerings and strengthen the College’s competitive position. Standards V, III, and IV
3. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Establish an overarching diversity, equity and inclusion plan rooted in the College’s mission and ensure that the organizational structures are in place to support DEI efforts throughout the institution. Standards II, I, and III
Steering Committee
Co-Chairs
Barbara Schmidt
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Michael Torres
Vice President for Technology and Institutional Effectiveness
Members
Gioia Bales
Dean, School of Business
Christina Cappellano
Senior Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Audrey Cohan,
Senior Dean of Research and Scholarship
Valerie Collins
Faculty Resource Representative for the Self-Study
Melissa Gebbia
Professor of Psychology
Kathleen Maurer Smith
Dean of Graduate Academic Affairs
Catherine Muscente
Vice President of Mission and Ministry
Lisa Newland
Chairperson and Professor of Social Work
Joanne O’Brien
Dean, School of Education and Human Services
Maureen Sanz
Director of the Faculty Professional Center and Professor of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science
Linda Silva Thompson
Associate Dean of Academic Assessment
Ken Young
Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations
STANDARD I
Mission and Goals
Cathy Muscente, Chair
Vice President, Mission and Ministry
Normadeane Armstrong, Vice-Chair
Professor, Nursing
Dan Ball
Associate Professor, Business
Susan Bloom
Associate Librarian, Head of Instructional Services
Kim Langenmayr
Director, International Education
Marcia Caton
Professor, Nursing
Valerie Collins
Faculty Resource Representative
Ryan Coughlan
Assistant Professor, Education
Hia Datta
Director, Undergraduate Speech Language Pathology
James Pepe
Data Liaison; Assistant Director, Data Analytics
Paul Van Wie
Associate Professor, History/Political Science
Jackie Williams
Executive Assistant, Mission and Ministry
Ken Young
Steering Committee Liaison; Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations
STANDARD II
Ethics and Integrity
Kathleen Maurer Smith, Chair
Dean, Graduate Academic Affairs
Matt Albanese, Vice-Chair
Director, Compliance
Angela Zimmerman, Vice-Chair
Director, Development and Special Programs
Valerie Collins
Faculty Resource Representative
Patti Eckardt
Professor, Nursing
Kimberly Engels
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
Ronnie Feeg
Associate Dean, Director, Ph.D. Program and Research and Scholarly Practice
Judith James-Borga
Associate Professor, Nursing
Gina Nedelka
Executive Assistant, Graduate Academic Affairs
James Pepe
Data Liaison; Assistant Director, Data Analytics
Manyiu Tse
Chairperson, Math and Computer Studies
STANDARD III
Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience
Joanne O’Brien, Chair
Dean, School of Education and Human Services
Marcia Gardner, Vice-Chair
Dean, The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Matthew Applegate
Chairperson, Digital Humanities & New Media
Lou Cino
Dean, Continuing Education and Professional Studies
Valerie Collins
Faculty Resource Representative
Kylene Foster
Executive Assistant, School of Education and Human Services
Joan Ginty
Associate Dean, Advanced Nursing Practice & DNP Program
Vicky Giouroukakis
Professor, Education
Kimberly Havens
Coordinator, Tutoring Services
Kim Langenmayr
Director, International Education
Steve Kent
Acting Associate Dean & Undergraduate Program Director, School of Business
James Pepe
Data Liaison; Assistant Director, Data Analytics
Heather Reens
Instructor, Nursing
Barbara Schmidt
Steering Committee Liaison; Associate Provost Academic Affairs
Katherine Schmidt
Assistant Professor, Theology
Joe Weinstein
Director, St. Thomas Aquinas Program
STANDARD IV
Support of the Student Experience
Gioia Bales, Chair
Dean, School of Business
Marion Flomenhaft, Vice-Chair
Associate Dean Academic Services
Michelle Abbatiello
Senior Assistant Registrar
Christina Cappellano
Steering Committee Liaison; Senior Director, Institutional Effectiveness
Valerie Collins
Faculty Resource Representative
Noelle Cutter
Director, First Year Experience
Cathleen DiPietro
Assistant Director, Student Solution Center
Marcella Dimino
Undergraduate Student
Shannon Pontrelli
Administrative Coordinator, Student Affairs
Marguerite Lane
Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Management
Ana Lockward
Director, Financial Aid
James Pepe
Data Liaison; Assistant Director, Data Analytics
Allison Roda
Assistant Professor, Education
Phillipa Woodriff
Board Member, Chairperson-Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees
STANDARD V
Educational Effectiveness Assessment
Audrey Cohan, Chair
Senior Dean, Research and Scholarship
Amy Gaimaro, Vice-Chair
Dean, Innovative Delivery Methods
Joanna Alcruz
Assistant Professor, Education
Joyce Borelli
Administrative Coordinator, Research and Scholarship
Valerie Collins
Faculty Resource Representative
Cristen D'Accordo
Director, Career Services
Peter D'Antonio
Assistant Professor, Business
Pamela Kenley-Meschino
Coordinator, Writing Center
Krista Lombardo
Director, Student Retention
Jennifer Mannino
Associate Professor, Nursing
James Pepe
Data Liaison; Assistant Director, Data Analytics
Linda Silva Thompson
Steering Committee Liaison; Associate Dean, Assessment
Amanda Strong
Assistant Director, Academic Assessment
STANDARD VI
Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement
Lisa Newland, Chair
Chairperson & Undergraduate Director, Social Work
Elissa Sharp, Vice-Chair
Assistant Director, Institutional Effectiveness
Susan Williams
Vice President for Finance and Treasurer
Valerie Collins
Faculty Resource Representative
Vincent D'Accordo
Process Improvement Specialist
Jeanne Kimpel
Assistant Professor, Theology and Religious Studies
Aliya Kuerban
Associate Professor, Nursing
Brian Noll
Assistant Professor, Business
James Pepe
Data Liaison; Assistant Director, Data Analytics
Sherry Radowitz
Director, Grants and Sponsored Program
Rose Schecter
Associate Dean, Undergraduate Nursing and Nursing Administrative Affairs
Michael Torres
Steering Committee Liaison; Vice President, Technology & Institutional Effectiveness
Jolanta Zuar
Executive Assistant, Technology and Institutional Effectiveness
STANDARD VII
Governance, Leadership, and Administration
Maureen Sanz, Chair
Director, Faculty Professional Center
John Catalano, Vice-Chair
Acting Associate Dean & Graduate Program Director
Susan Williams
Vice President for Finance and Treasurer
Jodi Evans
Professor, Biology, Chemistry & Environmental Studies
Valerie Collins
Faculty Resource Representative
John Eterno
Associate Dean, Director of Graduate Program, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Kathryn Fisher
Executive Assistant, Finance and Treasurer
Diane Fornieri
Chief of Staff & Secretary to the Board
Melissa Gebbia
Steering Committee Liaison; Professor, Psychology
Janice Kelly
Chairperson, Communications
Melissa McCardle
Professor, Social Work
Lisa Miller
Assistant Vice President, Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator
James Pepe
Data Liaison; Assistant Director, Data Analytics
Administrative Coordinator, Faculty Professional Center
Evidence Inventory
Christina Cappellano
Senior Director, Institutional Effectiveness
Ann Delury
Executive Assistant, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
Diane Fornieri
Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board
Nicola Palumbo
Associate Librarian, Reference Services
Verification of Compliance
Kristie Conroy
Associate Director, Institutional Research
Marion Flomenhaft
Associate Dean, Academic Services
Sue Fortman
Registrar
Amy Gaimaro
Dean, Innovative Delivery Methods
Ana Lockward
Director, Financial Aid
Kathleen Maurer Smith
Dean, Graduate Academic Affairs; Chair of Standard II
Matt Albanese
Director, Compliance: Vice-Chair of Standard II
Summer 2021
June – September
Revisions and acceptance of Self- Study Design
Fall 2021 Semester and Spring 2022 Semester
September – December & January - May
CORE meetings will be followed by Steering Committee and Standard Committee meetings. Three meetings of the Steering and Standard Committees are planned for each semester. Both the Verification of Compliance Committee and the Evidence Inventory Committee will be scheduled to meet with the Steering Committee each semester. An additional meeting for the Steering Committee will be scheduled at the end of the semester. Standard Committee drafts due November . The Steering Committee will read all drafts.
Spring 2022 Semester
January - May
Self-Study Evaluation Team Chair chosen. Team Visit dates identified for March or April 2023. Accepted Self- Study Design sent to Team Chair.
Summer 2022
May - September
Self-Study revisions and campus review. Specific dates TBD.
Fall 2022 Semester
September - January
Steering Committee, Standard Committee and Verification of Compliance Working Groups will meet to begin to finalize the Self-Study in preparation for the Team Chair Visit. Following the Team Chair Visit and Self-Study Report review, the SelfStudy will be finalized based on the Team Chair feedback and shared with the campus.The Steering Committee will begin planning the schedule for the Spring2023 Evaluation Team Visit.
Team Chair Preliminary Visit
Wednesday, October 25 and Thursday, October 26, 2022
Spring 2023 Semester
January - February
Final Self-Study Report / Verification of Compliance / Evidence Inventory uploaded to MSCHE portal (six weeks before team Visit). Steering Committee planning schedule / activities for Evaluation Team Visit finalized.
March - April
Self-Study Evaluation Team Visit. Team Report. Institutional Response to the Team Report.
Evaluation Team Visit
Sunday, March 26 – Thursday, March 30, 2023
June - November
Commission meets to determine action. (Visits conducted after April 15 are acted on by the Commission at the November meeting).