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By Andi Petrini
Christopher Newport University's accreditation was reaffirmed Tuesday by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Colleges.
The university has Level III status, meaning it is accredited to offer bachelor's and master's degrees. CNU last was accredited in 2007, and the association evaluates schools for 10-year increments. CNU first was accredited by the association in 1971. No sanctions are reported.
The association is one of several accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It accredits schools, from preschool to university level, in 11 Southern states and Latin America.
Tom Kramer, CNU's director of external relations, said the reaffirmation process for accreditation takes about three years. Geoffrey Klein, vice provost for Research, Graduate Studies and Assessment, led CNU's internal committee. The process includes providing documentation and site visits. The accrediting team looks at everything from curriculum to faculty credentialing, to the institution's financial stability.
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"The faculty and staff of Christopher Newport University are the very best. They bring their talents, passion, and commitment to student learning and achievement to our campus every single day," CNU President Paul Trible said in a news release. "I am pleased that SACSCOC recognizes our commitment to provide students with a rich and rigorous educational experience."
The association also approved the university's quality enhancement plan, Research LENS, an initiative by students, faculty and staff to highlight undergraduate research on campus. Kramer said the university's faculty, staff and students developed Research LENS, which launched this year, to put a priority on undergraduate research and streamline the process for students.
Six institutions in Virginia were due for accreditation reaffirmation this year, including the University of Virginia. Reaffirmations were announced at the association's annual conference this week.
CNU is slated to receive its official letter of accreditation reaffirmation in early January.
Also this month, CNU announced its master's program in teaching earned national accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. Programs must pass peer review of five standards. Before earning national accreditation, the program was accredited by the Virginia Department of Education.
Andi Petrini
Andi Petrini is a news editor for the Daily Press.
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