Supporting Chesapeake College’s mission through data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, and continuous improvement, the IRPA office plays a vital role in fostering institutional effectiveness. Explore the key areas of our work below.

Accreditation

Chesapeake College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and several of its programs hold additional professional accreditations. Accreditation ensures the quality and integrity of our academic programs.

Accreditation

Assessment

Chesapeake College’s assessment process integrates academic and administrative evaluations to support continuous improvement. It ensures that student learning outcomes and institutional goals are consistently met and improved.

Assessment

Middle States Self-Study

The college regularly engages in a comprehensive self-study process to maintain its MSCHE accreditation. This self-reflective process is critical for assessing institutional strengths and areas for growth.

Self-Study

Strategic Planning

Our strategic planning process is guided by the college’s mission and core values, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. The strategic plan provides a roadmap for achieving long-term objectives.

Strategic Planning