NECHE Evaluation
Holyoke Community College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit in October 2020 by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, NEASC).
The New England Commission of Higher Education is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Accreditation is voluntary and applies to the institution as a whole. The Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits approximately 220 institutions in the six-state New England region as well as several American-style institutions overseas.
Holyoke Community College has been accredited by the Commission since 1970 and was last reviewed in October 2010. Its accreditation by the Commission encompasses the entire institution.
For the past year and a half, Holyoke Community College has been engaged in a process of selfstudy, addressing the Commission's Standards for Accreditation. An evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the institution. Following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action.
Invitation for public comment
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the institution to:
Public Comment on Holyoke Community College
New England Commission of Higher Education
3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100
Burlington, MA 01803-4514
E-mail: info@neche.org
Public Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution. The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions, whether those involve faculty, students, administrators, or members of other groups. Comments will not be treated as confidential and must include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments.
Public Comments must be received by October 7, 2020. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after that date will be considered.
steering committee chair
Kris Ricker-Choleva
steering committee members
Standard 1
Amy Dopp
Kris Ricker-Choleva
Standard 2
Donna Rowe
Standard 3
Liz Golen
Standard 4
Joan Giovannini
Emily Rabinsky
Standard 5
Camille Close
Standard 6
TBD
Standard 7
Mary Dixey
Curt Foster
Standard 8
Tricia Kiefer
Standard 9
Tom Stewart
Additional support was provided by Elizabeth Trobaugh and Maura Henry (writing team), Veena Dhanker (data), and Sue Streeter (final report production).
self-study draft
Please click here to view the self-study draft (requires login).
contact
NECHE-related inquiries can be sent to kcholeva@hcc.edu
