Norbert Elliot. PhD Professor and Chair NJIT Middle States Self Study Committee New Jersey Institute of Technology University Heights Newark, NJ 07102-1982 973.596.6487 elliot@adm.njit.edu February 23, 2010 Mary Ellen Petrisko, PhD Vice President Middle States Commission on Higher Education 3624 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-2680 Dear Dr. Petrisko: In anticipation of your visit at New Jersey Institute of Technology on March 9, 2010, I am enclosing our self-study design. We have enjoyed drafting New Jersey Institute of Technology Self Study Design: A Technological Research University for the 21st Century and hope you find it describes our preparation for the process to come. My colleagues and I are looking forward to hosting you on campus on March 9 and have planned a series of meetings with various members of the NJIT community as detailed on the agenda that is attached. Thank you for your guidance during the process thus far and in the future months to come. Sincerely, Norbert Elliot Middle States Self Study Chair