Work continues on the university's self-study, which is a linchpin in the accreditation process. Each of the nine committees, each devoted to a different accreditation standard, has produced a draft narrative; these can be seen at MSU's accreditation web site. Also part of the self-study process were surveys of faculty, profession staff, and classified staff, for all of which response rates were very good; the results of these are also viewable at the accreditation web site.

During January and February, 2009 the steering committee is reviewing the various standard drafts, after which they will be handed off to an editor who will fashion a single document out of the many parts.

Please, monitor the website to stay abreast of the continuing accreditation process. Feedback is encouraged and is welcome; it should be sent to the appropriate standard chair or to Dr. Joseph Fedock at jfedock@montana.edu