Kennebec Valley
Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and
Colleges, Inc. through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the New
England Association indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the
assessment of institutional quality periodically applied though a peer review
process. An accredited college or university 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 but
applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every
course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it
provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to
students who attend the institution. Inquiries regarding the accreditation
status by the New England Association should be directed to the administrative
staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of
Schools and Colleges
209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1433
Telephone: (781) 271-0022 Email: cihe@neasc.org