Guide to Accreditation Records , 1947-2006


Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Library
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-254-3049
Fax: 401-254-0818
email: hbenedict@rwu.edu

Published in 2010

Collection Overview

Title: Accreditation Records
Date range: 1947-2006
Creator: Academic Affairs
Extent: 12 linear feet
Abstract: The collection consists of reports and related materials for institutional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and for accreditation of specific schools and programs by other accrediting boards.
Language of materials: English
Repository: Roger Williams University
Collection number: UA 2010.05

Scope & content

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) provides accreditation services for more than 2000 public and private institutions (pre-k through university) in the six state region and 114 American/International schools around the globe. NEASC accreditation uses self-reflection, peer review and best practices as integral components of its assessment process and monitors the follow-up endeavors leading to continuous school/program improvement. NEASC consists of six Commissions, each of which sets the standards for a particular segment of the educational community.

Access Points

Subject Topics

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in 2 series:

  • 1. Institutional Accreditation
  • 2. School, College and Program Accreditation

Historical note

Roger Williams University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The Roger Williams University School of Law received full approval from the American Bar Association (ABA) in February, 1997 - the highest accreditation status granted. The Roger Williams School of Law is accredited by AALS - the Association of American Law Schools. The Bachelor of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board. The Elementary and Secondary Teacher Education programs are approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education and the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification. The Gabelli School of Business is accredited by AACSB - the International Association for Management Education. The Paralegal Studies degree program is approved by the American Bar Association. The Construction Management program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The Engineering and Environmental Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board.

Access & Use

Access to the collection: Because the collection may contain confidential information, access to some portions may be restricted. Contact the archivist for more information.
Use of the materials: Researchers are advised that express written permission to reproduce, quote, or otherwise publish any portion or extract from this collection must be obtained from the University Library. Although Roger Williams University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. It is up to the researcher to determine the owners of the literary rights and to obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation: Accreditation Records, UA 2010.05, Roger Williams University.
Contact information: Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University Library
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, RI 02809
Tel: 401-254-3049
Fax: 401-254-0818
email: hbenedict@rwu.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION  
Acquisition: Materials were deposited by the Office of Academic Affairs after completion of the visit and review by the accrediting board.
ABOUT THE FINDING AID  
Author: Finding aid prepared by Heidi Benedict.
Encoding: Finding aid encoded by Heidi Benedict 2010 June 10
Descriptive rules: Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Additional Information

Inventory

Series 1. Institutional Accreditation
This bulk of this series spans the years 1972-2006, comprising reports by and correspondence with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) regarding comprehensive evaluations in 1972, 1985, 1996, and 2006.

Early Accreditation Records

Container Description Date
Box 1 Correspondence and related materials
 1947-1969
Box 1 Recognition of Candidacy for Accreditation
 1964-1966
Box 1 Summary of Improvements
 1966-1968
Box 1 Accreditation Reports
 1966-1968

NEASC, Initial Accreditation Visit

Container Description Date
Box 1 Correspondence
 1968-1969
Box 1 Report, Appendices
 1964-1966
Box 1 Progress Report
 1964-1966
Box 1 Introduction to the Self-Study (draft)
1971
Box 1 Self-Study (draft)
 1971
Box 1 Self-Study, Appendices
 1971
Box 1 Evaluation Report and Correspondence
 1971
Box 1 Other Correspondence
 1971
Box 1 Progress Report
 1972-1973
Box 1 Progress Report
 1973-1974
Box 1 Self-Study and Progress Report
 1974
Box 2 Self-Study
 1975
Box 2 Self-Study, Appendices
 1975
Box 2 Highlights
 1975
Box 2 Self-Study, Addendum
 1975
Box 2 Final Update
 1975
Box 2 Re-Evaluation
 1975
Box 2 Proposed Affirmative Action Plan
 1975
Box 2 Correspondence
 1975
Box 2 Progress Report
 1975
Box 2 Accreditation Report
 1977
Box 2 Accreditation Report, Appendices
 1977
Box 2 Accreditation Report, Addendum
 1977
Box 2 Re-Evaluation Report and Correspondence
 1977
Box 2 Progress Report and Update
 1978-1979
Box 2 Progress Report, Back-up Materials
 1978
Box 2 Correspondence
 1978-1979
Box 2 Report Synopsis
 1980
Box 3 Accreditation Report
 1980
Box 3 Accreditation Report, Appendices
 1980
Box 3 Re-Evaluation Report
 1980
Box 3 Committees
 1980
Box 3 Exit Interview
 1980
Box 3 Correspondence
 1980
Box 3 Progress Report
 1981

NEASC, Comprehensive Evaluation

Container Description Date
Box 3 Self-Study
 1985
Box 3 Self-Study, Appendices
 1985
Box 3 Evaluation Team Report
 1985
Box 3 Correspondence
 1985
Box 3 Progress Report
 1987
Box 3 Focused Report
 1988
Box 3 Report of Evaluation Team
 1988
Box 3 Fifth Year Interim Report
 1990
Box 3 Annual Reports
 1989-1992

NEASC, Comprehensive Evaluation

Container Description Date
Box 4 Self-Study (draft)
 1996
Box 4 Self-Study
 1996
Box 4 Evaluation Team Report
 1996
Box 4 Fifth Year Interim Report
 1996
Box 4 Focused Evaluation Report
 2003
Box 4 Focused Evaluation Report, Supplemental Materials
 2003
Box 4 Focused Evaluation Visit Report
 2003
Supplemental Material (in binders)
 1996

NEASC, Comprehensive Evaluation

Container Description Date
Box 5 Visiting Team Schedule
 2006
Box 5 Self-Study
 2006
Box 5 Law School Self-Study
 2006
Box 5 Evidence Indices
 2006
Box 5 Task Forces 1-2, Document 20, Mission Planning
 2006
Box 5 Supplemental Material
 2006
Box 6 Standard 2, Supporting Material
 2006
Box 7 Standards 3-11, Supporting Material
 2006
Box 8 Standard 9, Supporting Material
 2006
Box 9 Manuals
 1980-2001

Series 2. Schools, Colleges, and Programs
The records in this series include reports documenting the accreditation of specific schools, colleges and programs.

Container Description Date
Box 1 Other Accrediting Boards (Architecture and Education)
 1980-1987