The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
A regional accrediting agency that serves institutions of higher education in the northeastern United States. It is one of six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. MSCHE's mission is to ensure that institutions of higher education in the region meet the highest standards of quality and effectiveness. RPI Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO): Dr. Mohua Bose, Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Planning, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.
RPl's current reaffirmation of accreditation occurred in 2016, and the next self-study and reaccreditation is scheduled for spring 2025. See also Rensselaer's Middle States Accreditation Study.
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Program Accreditation
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
A non-profit organization that accredits college and university programs in engineering, computing, and applied sciences. ABET accreditation is a voluntary process that ensures the engineering and technology programs meet established standards for quality education. This means that graduates of ABET-accredited programs have the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed in their chosen professions. RPI Contact: Dr. Kurt Anderson, Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, School of Engineering. Refer to the link for further details.
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
A global nonprofit organization that accredits business schools worldwide. AACSB accreditation is considered the highest standard of achievement for business schools. RPI Contact: Dr. Chris McDermott, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Lally School of Management.
The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
A non-profit organization that accredits professional architecture programs in the United States and Canada. NAAB accreditation ensures that architecture programs meet high standards for quality education. This means that graduates of NAAB-accredited programs have the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed as professional architects. RPI Contact: Dr. Rhett Russo, Associate Professor, School of Architecture.
State Reciprocity
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Is a voluntary agreement among member states that simplifies the process for out-of-state institutions to offer distance education courses and programs within their borders. It helps streamline the authorization, administration, and student access to distance education programs. RPI Contact: Dr. Mohua Bose, Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness & Planning, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment.
Program Affiliation
American Chemical Society (ACS)
The ACS is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization which represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry and sciences that involve chemistry.