Keene State College 2020 Self-Study Process
Invitation for Public Comment
Keene State College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit October 18 to 21, 2020, by a team representing the New England Commission of Higher Education. Public Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution. Public Comments must be received by October 21, 2020. For additional information click HERE.
2020 Self-Study Document
NECHE Standards of Accrediation
Self-Study Steering Committee
Site Visit Schedule October 18 to 21, 2020
Accreditation History
In January 2001, the College received the Report of the Accreditation Review Team.
On April 19, 2001, the NEASC Commission on Institutions of Higher Education considered the team report.
On May 31, 2001, Keene State College received notification of its continuing accreditation.
On September 15, 2003, Keene State College submitted a report to NEASC outlining its progress in the areas identified by Commission in its 10-year, comprehensive accreditation review in Fall 2000.
On August 15, 2005, the College submitted a 5-year report to NEASC, reporting on its progress in advising and general education, as well as assessment, adjunct faculty, diversity, and facilities. View the 5th Year Report.
On October 31, 2007, the College NEASC accepted a report by the College regarding the revised general education (ISP) program and confirmed a 10 year comprehensive review set for the Fall 2010.
October 31 - November 3, 2010, the Comprehensive Evaluation Site Visit took place. An accreditation team from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) visited Keene State to evaluate the College against eleven accreditation standards. The College’s last accreditation visit occurred in 2000. The Keene State College Self Study guided the team in this review.
In November of 2010 we received our Summary of Strengths, Weaknesses and Considerations.
In January 2011, the College received the Report of the Accreditation Review Team.
On May 4, 2011, Keene State College received notification of its continuing accreditation.
Each Spring Keene State College completes an Annual Report.
Additional Program Accreditation
Athletic Training
Chemistry
American Chemical Society (ACS) 9-2-2020
Counseling Services
Education
Music
Nursing
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) 8-27-2020
Public Health, Didactic Program in Dietetics
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 2-8-2019
Public Health, Dietetic Internship
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 5-14-2020