Moreover, given the faculty's already existing workload, the Commission is concerned that adequate full-time faculty expertise be available for each graduate program so that the quality and academic rigor of graduate education is in no way compromised. Through the fifth-year interim report we anticipate learning of the institution's progress in this area as well as in those mentioned above. We wish to remind the College that the Commission has recently adopted revised standards for accreditation. Although the institution will not be expected to undergo further review against the standards at this time, the Commission will expect that the institution address the relevant standards in its interim report. You will note that the Commission has specified no length or term of accreditation.
Accreditation is a continuing relationship that is reconsidered when necessary.
Thus, while the Commission has indicated the timing of the next comprehensive evaluation, the schedule should not be unduly emphasized because it is subject to change. The Commission expressed its appreciation for the self-study prepared by the College and for the evaluation report submitted by the visiting team. The Commission also welcomed the opportunity to meet with you and Natalie Duany as well as team chairperson, James Roach during its deliberations. You are encouraged to share this letter and the team's complete report with all of the College's constituencies. It is the Commission's policy also to inform the chairperson of the institution's governing board of action on its accreditation status.