A team of consultant-evaluators from the Higher Learning Commission visited the university on April 11-13, 2005. Team members met with administrators, faculty, staff, and students as they conducted a thorough examination of the university's self-study report and the evidence gathered to support Case's continued accreditation.

The team prepared a report of its findings and submitted a recommendation to the Commission regarding the university's accreditation status. Case provided a formal written response to the report, as required. After the report received an additional level of review, the Commission voted to continue Case's accreditation for ten years, the maximum period possible, with the next site visit scheduled for 2015.

The Commission also adopted the team's recommendation that Case be required to submit a progress report by December 1, 2008 on the university's financial performance after the 2007-08 fiscal year. In asking for a progress report, the team emphasized that it was not concerned about Case's financial stability. Given the significant investments undertaken as part of the university's vision plan, however, the team thought it appropriate that the Commission receive an update on the university's finances before the next ten-year visit. The Commission will not be making any decision regarding Case's accreditation status on the basis of this progress report.

• The Assurance Section presents the team's judgment on the extent to which Case fulfills each of the criteria for Accreditation. This section also provides the team's recommendation regarding continued accreditation.
• The Advancement Section focuses on the university's future improvement and provides the team's observations on areas of accomplishment, areas deserving or requiring the university's attention, and any other areas as defined by either the team or by Case.