What is Accreditation?

Eastern must meet a series of standards laid down by the New England Association for Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in order to receive a renewal of accreditation.  Through these standards, NEASC measures each university in the region, making sure they are providing students with a quality education through their programs and services. 

What is NEASC? 

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC ) is the independent body that evaluates colleges in the New England region. NEASC is one of six regional accreditation associations. 

Why Does Accreditation Matter?

Accreditation is essential for Eastern students to receive federal financial aid.

What Is The Process?

The campus writes a self-study which will be submitted to NEASC in August 2005.  NEASC will send a team to visit campus in September or October of 2005. 

How Is The Report Being Written?

A 9-person Steering Committee, chaired by June Bisantz-Evans,  is overseeing the report-writing process.  Each of the 11 standards that NEASC considers will be examined in a separate chapter, with each chapter to be written by a special committee of faculty, staff, administrators, and students.  Drafts of these chapters will be posted on this web site as they are available so that all members of the community may read and comment on them.

How Can You Make Comments On Or Suggestions About The Report?

Just click on the address below to send a message to the Eastern NEASC mailbox.  Your comment will be forwarded to the Steering Committee chair who will respond directly to you. Be sure to make it very clear what part of the Self-Study Report you are addressing.

NEASC@EasternCT.edu

Self-Study Report

Self-Study Report Table of Contents and the Standard Chapters

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