As a regional accrediting body, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education examines each of its member institutions on a 10-year cycle to help promote educational excellence and ensure compliance with its outlined standards of quality. Stony Brook University received its initial accreditation from Middle States in 1957. Our Middle States membership demonstrates our commitment to self-assessment and to providing a comprehensive world-class education, which inspires lifelong learning. More » Open to the entire university community. Moderators: Self Study Co-Chairs: Charles Robbins, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Dean of the Undergraduate  Colleges Daniel Davis, Professor of Geosciences with Lauren Tacke-Cushing, Middle States Coordinator As a regional accrediting body, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education examines each of its member institutions on a 10-year cycle to help promote educational excellence and ensure compliance with its outlined standards of quality. Stony Brook University received its initial accreditation from Middle States in 1957. Our Middle States membership demonstrates our commitment to self-assessment and to providing a comprehensive world-class education, which inspires lifelong learning. More » Open to the entire university community. Moderators: Self Study Co-Chairs: Charles Robbins, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Dean of the Undergraduate  Colleges Daniel Davis, Professor of Geosciences with Lauren Tacke-Cushing, Middle States Coordinator