A fortnight is a unit of time equivalent to 14 days.

Inspired by Middle States Standard 14 and the desire to share information and best practices, Fortnight is a communiqué focusing on topics related to Outcomes Assessment, Institutional Effectiveness, and Institutional Research produced jointly by the Office of the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and the Office of Institutional Research (OIRA) at the College of Staten Island/The City University of New York.

As suggested by its name, Fortnight is produced approximately every two weeks, and is distributed to the College community in electronic form. All issues of Fortnight are archived here for reference purposes.

Volume 7, Issue 1: Mid September 2011 • The Assessment Matrix: Detailing Campus Activities Related to Outcomes Assessment • Countdown to the Middle States Site Visit: Seven Months • Closing the Loop: Campus Security Responds to Environment by Adding Earthquake Information Volume 7, Issue 2: Late September 2011 • The Middle States Checklist: Preparing Documents for the Site Visit • Countdown to the Middle States Site Visit: Six Months • Closing the Loop: Biology Department Changes Prerequisites Following Review of Student Performance Volume 7, Issue 3: Mid October 2011 • Office of Institutional Research and Assessment Continues to Evolve and Address Specializations • Countdown to the Middle States Site Visit: Less Than Six Months Remaining • Closing the Loop: WPA Consultants Visit campus as a Follow-Up to English Department Self-Study Volume 7, Issue 4: Late October 2011 • Closing the Loop: Student Evaluation of Instructor Process (SEI) Undergoing Revision • Countdown to the Middle States Site Visit: Less Than Six Months Remaining Volume 7, Issue 5: Mid November 2011 • Development of Self-Study Resources Continues to Facilitate Calendar and Review Process • Countdown to the Middle States Site Visit: Less Than Five Months Remaining • Closing the Loop: Observational Research in the Campus Center Results in Better Space Utilization Volume 7, Issue 6: Late November 2011 • Updated Economic Impact Study Analyzes College's Benefit to the Borough and Region • Countdown to the Middle States Site Visit: Four Months Remaining • Closing the Loop: Computer science Department Revises Curriculum to Include Early Exploration Volume 7, Issue 7: Mid December 2011 • Middle States Commission on Higher Education Holds Annual Conference With Record Audience • Countdown to the Middle States Site Visit: Review Team Chair Makes His Preliminary Visit • Closing the Loop: Political Science Uses Student Preparation Data to Develop Assignment-Based Course
Volume 5, Issue 1: Mid September 2010 • Summer Recap and a Look Ahead to 2010-2011: The Middle States Self-Study Progresses • The Middle States Self-Study Process: Working Group 1 • Closing the Loop: Center for the Arts Uses Data to Plan Events and Future Programming Volume 5, Issue 2: Late September 2010 • Academic Program Review, Self-Study, and Accreditation • Closing the Loop: Winter and Summer Session Improvements Informed by Data • The Middle States Self-Study process: Working Group 2 Volume 5, Issue 3: Mid October 2010 • Student Affairs assessment influenced by National Professional Standards • The Middle States Self-Study process: Working Group 3 • Closing the Loop: Small Career Events Benefit Students Volume 5, Issue 4: Late October 2010 • COACHE Survey Focused on Faculty Careers, Experience, and Satisfaction • The Middle States Self-Study Process: Working Group 4 • Closing the Loop: Changes in Education Requirements Provide Opportunities to Evaluate Student Progress Volume 5, Issue 5: Mid November 2010 • Assessing General Education: Challenges, Changes, and New Approaches • The Middle States Self-Study Process: Working Group 5 • Closing the Loop: Faculty Senate Moves to Promote the Understanding of Course-Level Numbering Volume 5, Issue 6: Late November 2010 • The College's Array of Related Educational Activities (REAs) Extends Learning Opportunities • The Middle States Self-Study Process: Working Group 6 • Closing the Loop: Hybrid Team Members Collaborate for Classroom Conservation Volume 5, Issue 7: Mid December 2010 • Middle States Conference 2010: Attendees Learn About the Commission, Assessment, and the Changing Higher Education Landscape • The Middle States Self-Study Process: Working Group 7	Volume 6, Issue 1: Mid February 2011 • Economic Impact of the College's Alumni Estimated in Recent Study • Closing the Loop: Winter Session Survey Evolves to Better Address Program Assessment Needs Volume 6, Issue 2: Late February 2011 • The Assessment Matrix: Missions, Maps, and More • Closing the Loop: Physical Therapy Makes Program Changes to Increase Success on Licensure Exam Volume 6, Issue 3: Mid March 2011 • Day of Assessment to Feature Varied Approaches to Collecting and Analyzing Information • Closing the Loop: Performance Management Process (PMP) Involves Input From All Divisions Volume 6, Issue 4: Late March 2011 • Higher Education Opportunity Act 2008: Changes to Catalog and Course Syllabus Contents • Closing the Loop: Classroom Conditions Survey Shares Information Across Divisions Volume 6, Issue 5: April 2011 • The College's Eighth "Day of Assessment" Focused on Varied Information and Data-Collection Options • Middle States Evaluation Team Chair Named Volume 6, Issue 6: Mid May 2011 • Transitioning to the Visit: Middle States Effort Turns to Campus Preparations Volume 6, Issue 7: Late May 2011 • Recap of 2010-2011, and a Look Ahead to the Next Academic Year • Closing the Loop: Advancement Office Revises Procedures for Phonathons
Volume 3, Issue 1: Mid September 2009 • Summer Recap and a Look Ahead to 2009-2010 • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 1 • Closing the Loop: Curriculum Changes in Engineering Science & Physics Volume 3, Issue 2: Late September 2009 • Mission, Vision, and Values Statements: Activity at Many Levels • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 2 • Closing the Loop: Teachers on Sabbatical Program Inaugurates an Orientation for New Students Volume 3, Issue 3: Mid October 2009 • Strategic Planning Process Begins With Focus Groups and a Steering Committee Retreat • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 3 • Closing the Loop: Using Evidence to Improve Campus Access Volume 3, Issue 4: Late October 2009 • The CUNY Proficiency Exam: Readiness, Rubrics, and Results • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 4 • Closing the Loop: The Office of Recruitment & Admissions Revises the Welcome Process for New Students Volume 3, Issue 5: Mid November 2009 • The Middle States Self-Study Institute: A Look Ahead to 2011-2012 • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 5 • Closing the Loop: Communicating the Benefits of Degreeworks to the Campus Community Volume 3, Issue 6: Late November 2009 • Discipline-Specific Program Accreditation: The College Hosts Visiting Teams in Both Divisions • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 6 • Closing the Loop: New Systems Implemented by the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Volume 3, Issue 7: Mid December 2009 • Recap of the Annual Middle States Conference 2009: The Role of the Accreditation Liaison Officer, Assessment, and Substantive Change • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 7 • Closing the Loop: Music Notes Resound in Student Progress, Post-Baccalaureate Success, and Alumni Data	Volume 4, Issue 1: Mid February 2010 • The Middle States Log: A Growing Chronology of Events, Documentation, and Standards • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 8 • Closing the Loop: CSI's Library Makes Curling Up in a Comfortable Chair With a Good Book Possible Volume 4, Issue 2: Late February 2010 • Middle States Reaccreditation 2011-2012: A Look at the Process and Our Progress to Date • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 9 • Closing the Loop: Education Department Uses Surveys to Improve Students' Post-Graduation Success & Satisfaction Volume 4, Issue 3: Mid March 2010 • Strategic Planning Process Update: Developing Mission, Vision, and Values Statements • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 10 • Closing the Loop: College Committees Discuss New Guidelines to Do Just That Volume 4, Issue 4: Late March 2010 • The College's Day of Assessment Showcases Campus Initiatives Across Divisions • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 11 • Closing the Loop: Course and Standing Committee Reviews and Revises Forms, With Several Objectives in Mind Volume 4, Issue 5: Mid April 2010 • Day of Assessment 2010 Highlights • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 12 • Closing the Loop: Biology Revises Math Requirements and Enhances Curriculum Volume 4, Issue 6: Late April 2010 • CUNY UFS Addresses Middle States Accreditation • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 13 • Closing the Loop: Design Services Office Revamps Publication Approval Process • Campus Updates: Education Department Hosts NCATE Visit as Final Step in Continued Accreditation Process Volume 4, Issue 7: Mid May 2010 • Middle States Reaccreditation Milestones: Recap of 2009-2010 and Summer Plans • Preparing for the Middle States Self-Study: Standard 14 • Closing the Loop: Modern Languages Department Combines Testing With Assessment in Online Project Options
Volume 1, Issue 1: Late September 2008 (distributed to 70 recipients) • What is Middle States Standard 14? Volume 1, Issue 2: Mid October 2008 (distributed to 86 recipients) • Outcomes Assessment & Institutional Effectiveness: Beginning a Conversation Volume 1, Issue 3: Late October 2008 (distributed to 115 recipients) • Accrediting agencies: National and Local Perspectives Volume 1, Issue 4: Mid November 2008 (distributed to 153 recipients) • IUPUI Assessment Institute: A Recap Volume 1, Issue 5: Late November 2008 (distributed to 173 recipients) • Mission Statements, Program Goals, and Committees: Some Suggested Checkpoints for Fall 2008 Volume 1, Issue 6: Mid December 2008 (distributed to 190 recipients) • Middle States Commission on Higher Education Conference 2008: Insights on Evaluation	Volume 2, Issue 1: Mid February 2009 (distributed to 233 recipients) • NSSE is Coming! NSSE is Coming! CUNY Campuses to Take Part in National Survey Volume 2, Issue 2: Late February 2009 (distributed to 253 recipients) • NSSE is Here! National Survey of Student Engagement Invitations Sent to CSI Students Volume 2, Issue 3: Mid March 2009 (distributed to 295 recipients) • College to Embark on Strategic Planning Process • ePortfolios as Assessment Tools: College to Participate in La Guardia Program Volume 2, Issue 4: Late March 2009 (distributed to 300 recipients) • Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) Begins April 14 Volume 2, Issue 5: Mid April 2009 (distributed to 310 recipients) • Spring 2009 College-Wide Assessment Committee Milestones: Mission Statements, Program Goals, and Curriculum Mapping • CSI Annual Day of Assessment: Final Reminder • Campus Updates: Business Department Exit Survey Volume 2, Issue 6: Late April 2009 (distributed to 320 recipients) • CSI Day of Assessment 2009: A Recap Volume 2, Issue 7: Mid May 2009 (distributed to 323 recipients) • The College's Strategic Planning Process: An Update Volume 2, Issue 8: Late May 2009 (distributed to 323 recipients) • Expanding Upon Our Assessment Initiatives: Progress to Date and a Look Ahead to Fall 2009