New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE)

Upcoming Comprehensive Evaluations

Accredited institutions undergo comprehensive evaluations at least every ten years. In keeping with its Policy on Third Party Comments During Comprehensive Evaluations, the Commission seeks public comment on institutions during the comprehensive evaluation. Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs.  The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions, whether those involve students, faculty, administration, or members of other groups. Signed, written comments are forwarded to the institution, which is given an opportunity to respond to the Commission.

The following institutions will undergo comprehensive evaluations in Fall 2010. If you wish to comment on any of these institutions, please contact the Commission in writing by the date indicated. 

Connecticut Public Comment due by:
Eastern Connecticut State University October 20, 2010
Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts November 10, 2010
University of New Haven November 10, 2010

Maine Public Comment due by:
Bates College November 3, 2010
Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts (for Candidacy) July 28, 2010

Massachusetts Public Comment due by:
Eastern Nazarene College November 3, 2010
Greenfield Community College October 6, 2010
Hebrew College November 10, 2010
Holyoke Community College October 6, 2010
Laboure College October 6, 2010
Northern Essex Community College November 3, 2010
Saint John's Seminary November 10, 2010
Simmons College November 3, 2010
Springfield College September 29, 2010

New Hampshire Public Comment due by:
Dartmouth College November 17, 2010
Keene State College November 3, 2010

Rhode Island Public Comment due by:
Mater Ecclesiae College (for initial accreditation) November 3, 2010

Vermont Public Comment due by:
Lyndon State College October 20, 2010
Norwich University September 22, 2010
Vermont Technical College November 3, 2010

Overseas Public Comment due by:
Hellenic American University (Candidate; biennial) October 19, 2010