The university is undergoing a comprehensive evaluation for reaccreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). A team of nine evaluators from public research universities across the U.S. will be visiting the campus Oct. 21-24. During this time, more than 40 meetings will be held on campus to enable the evaluators to better understand how the university meets the standards of quality outlined by NECHE. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend one of three open meetings scheduled for Monday, Oct. 22.

The Office of Equity and Inclusion has launched the Learning Community initiative, encouraging the campus community to participate in small discussion groups based on the book, “What if I Say the Wrong Thing?: 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People” by Vernā Myers. Groups will start meeting after Oct. 18.