2026 Reaccreditation
To the campus community,
I am writing to share plans for Bowdoin’s next reaccreditation review.
In fall 2026, Bowdoin will undergo its decennial review by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE). This review is a two-stage process that involves the preparation of a comprehensive self-study by the College, followed by a three-day campus visit by members of a NECHE-sponsored visiting team scheduled for November 1-4, 2026.
The self-study, which is submitted to NECHE and the visiting team in advance of their visit, is intended to illustrate how Bowdoin fulfills the standards of accreditation established by NECHE. Preparation of our self-study will be led by a committee of Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students, co-chaired by Jen Scanlon and Tina Finneran. The committee will guide development of the self-study and the process will be participatory. Over the course of the 2025-2026 academic year, the reaccreditation committee will seek input from and engage in conversations with many members of our campus community, offering valuable opportunities for us to look back on what has been accomplished since our last review and to look ahead to the future.
In the coming months, Jen and Tina will share more information about the reaccreditation process and opportunities for involvement. Today, I am pleased to announce our 2026 Reaccreditation Committee and to thank my fellow committee members in advance for the work we will do together.
Sincerely,
Safa
I am writing to share plans for Bowdoin’s next reaccreditation review.
In fall 2026, Bowdoin will undergo its decennial review by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE). This review is a two-stage process that involves the preparation of a comprehensive self-study by the College, followed by a three-day campus visit by members of a NECHE-sponsored visiting team scheduled for November 1-4, 2026.
The self-study, which is submitted to NECHE and the visiting team in advance of their visit, is intended to illustrate how Bowdoin fulfills the standards of accreditation established by NECHE. Preparation of our self-study will be led by a committee of Bowdoin faculty, staff, and students, co-chaired by Jen Scanlon and Tina Finneran. The committee will guide development of the self-study and the process will be participatory. Over the course of the 2025-2026 academic year, the reaccreditation committee will seek input from and engage in conversations with many members of our campus community, offering valuable opportunities for us to look back on what has been accomplished since our last review and to look ahead to the future.
In the coming months, Jen and Tina will share more information about the reaccreditation process and opportunities for involvement. Today, I am pleased to announce our 2026 Reaccreditation Committee and to thank my fellow committee members in advance for the work we will do together.
Sincerely,
Safa
2026 Reaccreditation Committee
Safa Zaki, President and Professor of Psychology
Jen Scanlon, co-chair, Senior Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs and John S. Osterweis Professor of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies
Tina Finneran, co-chair, Senior Vice President for Institutional Research, Analytics and Consulting
Rachel Beane, Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Natural Sciences and Associate Dean for Faculty Recruitment and Student Advising
Kimberly Buonaiuto, Assistant Director of Employer Engagement
Sam Burke, Associate Director of Assessment
Michael Cato, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Doug Cook, Director of Communications
Allison Crosscup, project manager, Director of Academic Advancement and Strategic Priorities
Dallas Denery, Professor of History and Associate Dean for Curriculum
Lucia Galdamez ’28
Theo Greene, Associate Professor of Sociology
Whitney Hogan ’07, Chief of Staff for Student Affairs and Senior Associate Dean of Student Affairs for Community Life
Jim Hoppe, Senior Vice President and Dean for Student Affairs
Keira Kant, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
Esmé Letard ’28
Adam Levy, Viola Ward Brinning and Elbert Calhoun Brinning Professor of Mathematics
Claudia Marroquin ’06, Senior Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Student Aid
Mo Nuñez, Director of THRIVE
Matt Orlando, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer
Eli Orlic, Senior Vice President and Secretary of the College
Mike Ranen, Associate Dean for Academic Administration
Marieke Van Der Steenhoven, Special Collections Education and Engagement Librarian
IT Liaison for Reaccreditation Committee
IT Liaison for Reaccreditation Committee
Jennifer Snow ’91, Academic Technology Consultant