2014 NEASC Letter
Dear Colleagues in Learning,
At long last, we have received our official letter from the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) regarding its action on continuing accreditation.
The letter is attached for your review.
In short, there were no surprises, and the official report identifies issues that
we had identified ourselves through the Self-study process. Our next comprehensive
evaluation is scheduled for Spring Semester, 2024 with an interim five-year report
scheduled for 2019. The Commission has also asked for a report in Spring Semester,
2017 indicating our progress on:
- Shared governance
- Assessing student learning outcomes
- Student advising systems
- Dual enrollment
Please read the letter for the specifics regarding these four items.
Much of the letter outlines the strengths of our institution and progress of which we can be very proud.
This is an affirming process that validates the outstanding manner in which we fulfill
our mission as well as our important responsibilities in this region.
Nevertheless, as expected, we have work to do. This spring, the College community
will launch productive conversations to start developing plans to address these important
issues. I look forward to these conversations and actions.
Thank you to all who contributed to this process. Thank you, as well, to all of you
who will contribute to making us better during the next ten years. This multi-layered
NEASC accreditation process provides a vivid demonstration of the outstanding quality
of our great institution. Congratulations to our BCC Family.
Cheers!
Jack
To read the 2014 NEASC Report, please submit a Public Records Request.