The band describes itself as having created a new sound in Irish music several years ago that has evolved into an unusual blend of percussion, string, and voice. They picked up the tempo, made the music contemporary and set out to reach a younger crowd as well as faithful followers of popular Irish songs. A chance meeting put the Rovers on the road to their first CD, widespread acclaim and a mini-tour with the Marshall Tucker band. Carolyn Behan, Director of Alumni Relations at the College, has coordinated the Rovers' appearance at Albertus. The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education is one of eight accrediting commissions in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis.
Accreditation is voluntary and applies to the institution as a whole.
The Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits approximately 200 institutions in the six-state New England region. Albertus Magnus College has been accredited by the Commission since 1932 and was last reviewed in 1991. Its accreditation by the New England Association encompasses the entire institution. For the past year and a half, Albertus Magnus College has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission's Standards for Accreditation. An evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate.