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Comments Sought on College Quality Mount Holyoke College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit October 14–17, by a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The commission 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 New England. Mount Holyoke has been accredited by the commission since 1929 and was last reviewed in 1997. For the past two years, Mount Holyoke has been engaged in a selfstudy, addressing the commission’s “standards for accreditation.” An
evaluation team will visit the college to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the commission a continuing status for the institution; following a review process, the commission itself will take the final action. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the institution to Public Comment on Mount Holyoke College, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England
Association of Schools and Colleges, 209 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730-1433; e-mail: cihe@ neasc.org. Written, signed comments must be received by October 17. Comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments and address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution. Comments will not be treated as confidential.
travelopportunities Insider ’s Travelogue
Cruising the Caribbean Aboard the Sea Cloud II “‘Like broken pieces of a rainbow’ is the way our resident horticulturalist Anna Pavord described hummingbirds at Papillote, a wilderness retreat high in the lush hills of Dominica. Bright and fleeting, this image describes many experiences shared by MHC alumnae sailing this winter aboard Sea Cloud II.” That’s how travel writer Chris Tree ’65 began her insightful article about our “Gardens of the Caribbean” cruise. To read more about what it’s really like to join an
Alumnae Association trip, go to www.alumnae. mtholyoke.edu/go/ christree.
Amazon River Journey
January 25–February 3, 2008
Village Life Along the Seine
October 5–13, 2007 Accompanied by Joe Smith, associate professor of art Enjoy a memorable sevennight cruise along the Seine River combining the scenic countryside of Normandy with its great historic and artistic heritage. We embark on the MV Cezanne in Paris and visit Rouen, the D-Day landing beaches, Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny, and the Maison van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise.
Accompanied by Martha Hoopes, Clare Boothe Luce Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Join us for a ten-day journey aboard one of the finest river expedition vessels traveling to the headwaters of the Peruvian Amazon. There you will experience virgin
rainforests with stunning birds and butterflies, visit indigenous villages for insight into the life of traditional residents, and enjoy several nights in cosmopolitan Lima, known for its colonial architecture. The Janet Tuttle Alumnae and Student Service Travel Program 2008
March 16–23, 2008 Join the effort to rebuild New Orleans on this service trip affiliated with Habitat for Humanity. Accommodations will be in the charming St. Charles Guest House, owned by the parents of Layne Hilton ’06 and in
Mou n t Ho lyo k e Al u m na e Qua r t e r ly
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