New England College Achieves Full Accreditation Renewal from the New England Commission of Higher Education
The College receives decennial accreditation after successful review process.
New England College (NEC) is proud to announce that its accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE or the Commission) has been continued, with the next comprehensive evaluation scheduled for 2034. This outstanding result underscores NEC’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
NECHE serves as a reliable authority and independent voice on the quality of higher education provided by its more than 200 member institutions, all of which are degree-granting higher education institutions. NECHE’s thorough accreditation standards are intended to ensure that an institution provides quality academic programs and services that lead to student success. The Commission consists of faculty and administrators from affiliated institutions as well as public members who have no institutional affiliation.
New England College submitted its institutional self-study for comprehensive evaluation by NECHE in January 2024. The self-study described and appraised the College in 2023 and projected what New England College plans to accomplish in the future, responding to NECHE’s nine accreditation standards. NEC’s self-study took 18 months of painstaking work and thoughtful assessment, and it included the voices of students and alumni, faculty and staff, administration, trustees, and friends of the College. NECHE informed the College of its accreditation continuation in December 2024, concluding that the institution is “well-positioned to continue to challenge individuals to transform themselves and their world well into the future.”
“This success is a collective achievement, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, and community,” stated Dr. Wayne F. Lesperance Jr., President of New England College. “The Commission’s decision to extend our accreditation is an unprecedented achievement for our institution, and I could not be more proud. Now we begin the work of maintaining and building upon this success—for the next 10 years and beyond.”
The next comprehensive review is scheduled to take place in the spring of 2034. In accordance with NECHE policy, NEC will submit an interim report on January 15, 2029.
Continuation of accreditation affirms New England College as a leader in higher education, dedicated to fostering student success and maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence.
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