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

CIHE Publications

The process of self-study and peer evaluation is essential to accreditation. In order to be of assistance to institutions and teams who complete this work, the Commission provides training and published materials.

Publications on this website may be printed and duplicated. They may also be purchased by contacting: cihe@neasc.org.


Standards for Accreditation, 2006
Self-Study Guide, 2005
Evaluation Manual, 2005
     Introduction and Table of Contents
     Chapter One:  The Accreditation Process in America
     Chapter Two:  Accreditation by the Commission on Institutions of
Higher Education

     Chapter Three:  Steps in the Evaluative Process
     Chapter Four:   Before the Visit
     Chapter Five:  During the Visit
     Chapter Six:  After the Visit
Candidacy for Accreditation
Candidacy for Accreditation by Free Standing Institutions Abroad