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Stony Brook’s self-promotion may be a good thing after all

Rachel Siford April 1, 2014
Stony Brook University is seeking reaccreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, more commonly known as “Middle States.” This evaluation process is questioned for causing the university to care more about its reputation than its students.
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Editorial: cost of accreditation

The Editorial Board April 1, 2014
When Stony Brook University prepared for its reaccreditation process, the only indications of the magnitude of the process were once-a-month senate meetings within the faculty and administrative circles. That was two years ago.
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Unwelcome snow leaves students storming mad

Niveditha Obla March 31, 2014
It was a surprise to everyone to wake up to an unwarranted winter wonderland. Mother Nature pulled the ultimate April Fool’s joke a day early, smothering the dreams of warm weather with slushy, slippery snow. I slipped once from my way back from the gym at 8:30 a.m., which was just enough times to dissuade me from the thought of attending classes.
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Stony Brook to renew accreditation status

Ryan Wolf February 25, 2014
Stony Brook University is seeking reaffirmation of its accreditation with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), so from March 29 to April 2, an 11-member peer review team will be on campus to make the determination.
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Scott Sutherland, left, and Eugene Hammond, right, serve as committee members to re-evaluate the DEC system. (NINA LIN / THE STATESMAN)

SBU’s reaccreditation on the move

Rolyne Joseph March 25, 2013

Stony Brook University has reviewed its re-accreditation to meet the standards of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), an association that examines institutions to ensure assurance...

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