NECHE Self-Study
Once every 10 years, Tufts University is evaluated by and achieves accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Tufts has been accredited by NECHE since 1929 and was last reviewed in 2013. In March 2023, Tufts will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit by a team of faculty and administrators from peer institutions representing NECHE. Accreditation is a voluntary, peer review process that assures quality to the public, eases student transfer between institutions by signaling quality, provides institutions with access to federal financial aid, and certifies a graduate’s credentials to employers. For the past year and a half, Tufts has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing NECHE’s nine Standards for Accreditation, which span all aspects of university life, governance, and mission. As part of the accreditation process, a draft of the self-study is ready to be shared with the Tufts’ community. The community is invited to submit comments regarding the self-study via email to neche2023@tufts.edu. Comments from the community are an important part of the accreditation process to ensure that the self-study is comprehensive and reflective of Tufts. For questions or to access to specific appendices in the self-study, please email neche2023@tufts.edu.
Once every 10 years, Tufts University is evaluated by and achieves accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Tufts has been accredited by NECHE since 1929 and was last reviewed in 2013. In March 2023, Tufts will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit by a team of faculty and administrators from peer institutions representing NECHE.
Accreditation is a voluntary, peer review process that assures quality to the public, eases student transfer between institutions by signaling quality, provides institutions with access to federal financial aid, and certifies a graduate’s credentials to employers.
For the past year and a half, Tufts has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing NECHE’s nine Standards for Accreditation, which span all aspects of university life, governance, and mission. As part of the accreditation process, a draft of the self-study is ready to be shared with the Tufts’ community. The community is invited to submit comments regarding the self-study via email to neche2023@tufts.edu. Comments from the community are an important part of the accreditation process to ensure that the self-study is comprehensive and reflective of Tufts.
For questions or to access to specific appendices in the self-study, please email neche2023@tufts.edu.
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- Bomb Threat 12/15/22UPDATE 1:13 p.m. All of the following buildings have been searched and are now open. No threats identified. Resume normal activity. Incident remains under investigation. Bendetson Hall 7th floor Dowling Paige Hall Miner Hall Joyce Cummings Center SEC Complex Anderson Hall Robinson Hall East Hall ____________________ UPDATE 12:03 p.m. TO: AS&E Students, Medford/Somerville In an abundance of caution and to mitigate further disruption, the School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering will be postponing all exams (both online and in-person) scheduled today (December 15) from noon onward. Beginning tomorrow (December 16th), all exams will shift to an online format. Faculty may elect to use other formats to evaluate students. Faculty are responsible for communicating with students about exams. SMFA Review Boards are happening as usual on the SMFA campus. Libraries, laboratories, and dining services will remain open. For students who wish to remain on campus to accommodate their travel arrangements, you are welcome to do so. Campus operations remain as normal. You may contact the Dean of Student Affairs with questions. If you need immediate support resources, please know that the University Chaplaincy, Counseling and Mental Health Services (CMHS), Ears for Peers, the Division of Student Diversity and Inclusion, the International Center, and the Dean of Student Affairs Office on the Medford/Somerville campus are all available to support you. You may also reach out to the Counselor-on-Call available 24/7 by calling 617-627-3360 and following the prompts. ____________________ UPDATE 9:51 a.m. The status of campus has changed. The affected buildings below are still being searched. All other areas of the campus are open. Bendetson Hall 7th floor Dowling Paige Hall Miner Hall Joyce Cummings Center SEC Complex Anderson Hall Robinson Hall East Hall This page will continue to be updated as necessary. ____________________ PAST MESSAGE 9:04 a.m. A bomb threat has been reported affecting the Tufts University Medford/Somerville campus. Please evacuate the buildings and areas listed below and take your belongings with you. Authorities are searching these buildings and areas now. Office of Undergraduate Admissions Department of Philosophy Department of Mathematics East Hall Anderson Hall Check back here for updates. Follow instructions from authorities. Avoid the area. If you need a place to go, please go to the Gantcher Center at 161 College Ave., Medford.
- TuftsAlert: There is a BOMB THREAT on the Medford/Somerville Campus.All buildings have been checked and no threats have been identified. You may resume normal activity. The incident remains under investigation. Updated 12/14/22, 5 p.m. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Evacuate immediately:Ballou Hall Miller Hall Campus Center Take belongings. Follow instructions from authorities. Please take shelter if needed in:Aidekman Arts Center at 40 Talbot Avenue or Joyce Cummings Center at 177 College Avenue Please check this webpage for updates.We will also send updates via Tufts social channels and email.
- Reduce Back-to-School Stress with Resources from Employee Assistance Program (KGA)Did you know our employee assistance program, KGA, offers Tufts University employees resources that can help reduce the stress that can come with the transition of back-to-school season? Take advantage of free, confidential support and access to experienced parent coaches and licensed mental health counselors, including: Reduce the stress of transitioning back to school. Let KGA help find tutors, after-school programs, daycare, and more. Quickly address your own, your student’s, or other family members’ emotional strain and mental health concerns. Explore vetted resources for school-aged children. Learn more about our Employee Assistance Program and contact KGA 24/7:Tufts EAP Website Call 800-648-9557 Text 508-231-2374 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST)
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