is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC), a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering postgraduate instruction. In March of 1999, Franklin Pierce University was accorded full accreditation by NEASC for its undergraduate degree program for the maximum period of ten years. In addition, the College was approved for the next higher degree-granting authority --the Master's level--also for a ten-year period. Accreditation of an institution by the New England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied through a peer group review process. An accredited school or college is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation. Accreditation by the New England Association is not partial; it applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of the quality of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to the students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding the status of an institution’s accreditation by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative staff of the College. Individuals may also contact the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, The Sanborn House, 15 High Street, Winchester, Massachusetts 01890, (617) 729-6762.
The College is approved by the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, the Department of Justice, and the U.S. Department of Education. Certification in elementary, secondary and art teacher education is approved by the New Hampshire State Department of Education. The College is approved for veterans by the New Hampshire Department of Education, Post Secondary Division, Education Approving Agency.
holds affiliate status with Richmond College, London, England. Richmond College is a four-year liberal arts institution with students from over 80 countries. Of its approximately 1,150 students, about 200 are visiting American students.
is a member of the Association for Continuing Higher Education and the National University Continuing Higher Education Association. These organizations seek to advance the goals of adults in higher education. The College holds membership in the following organizations: American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers American Council of Education American Library Association American Personnel and Guidance Association Association for Innovation in Higher Education Association of American Colleges and Universities College and University Personnel Association Council for the Advancement of Experiential Learning Council of Independent Colleges Interstate Certification Compact National Association of College Admissions Counselors National Association of College and University Business Officers National Association of Student Personnel Administrators National Collegiate Athletic Association New England Collegiate Conference New Hampshire College and University Council |
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