New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation

Memo from URI President Robert L. Carothers

URI Response to NEASC Report

NEASC Final Report

URI Self-Study

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges' Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC) has voted to continue the University's accredited status with the next comprehensive evaluation visit to take place in the Fall of 2017.

In the report, the Commission stated "…We are pleased to note the many strengths of the University including: a committed faculty and staff; enthusiastic students who express high levels of satisfaction with the education offered by the institution; quality academic programs including nationally recognized professional programs in pharmacy, engineering, oceanography, business, and nursing; and an attractive, well-maintained physical plant..."

The University has been asked to submit a report in the Fall of 2010 addressing progress on the development and implementation of a planning process, on the implementation of a systematic process for academic program review and on possible changes in the relationship between the University and the State of Rhode Island.  Upon submission of this report, the Commission will conduct a focused visit in the Fall of 2010 to validate the contents of the report.

Letter of Accreditation from NEASC Commission