New England College (NEC)

About

Mission

The New England College is a supportive and creative learning community that encourages individuals to transform themselves and the world.

Values

Following are the values which are regarded by the New England College.
Innovative, Imaginative and creative approaches to all the efforts.

• Respect for self in the enhancement of intellectual, physical, social and personal abilities.
• Collaborative and caring relationship among the members of community.
• Regard for varying characteristics of individuals, communities and world.
• Pursuance of social justice.
• Responsible citizenship with service to the community.
• Pursuance of ecological sustainability.
• Continuous learning.

An epitome of history of New England College

New England College commenced its first class of 67 men and 1 woman in 1946. Entrepreneurship was a source of origin of New England College.  Boone Tillet, who was an academic visionary, identified an important opportunity to accomplish the academic needs of the service men returning home from the World War II.

With a growing demand of higher education, people eagerly sought the degree offerings of various colleges and universities.

Henniker, New Hampshire was chosen by Tillet for building a college dedicated to the education of returning veterans. Only after three years of the commencement of college, the enrollment was quadrupled. Through 1950s the college expanded itself by adding new programs, faculty and acquiring new buildings in Henniker.

In 1960s various on-campus new buildings were constructed by New England College that included: dining hall, residence hall, gymnasium, science building
and library.

By 1980s the enrollment of the college was increased to more than 1000 students. The recent addition to the college is the renovation of former Henniker railroad station which is now dedicated as Currier Alumni Center.

Accreditations

Accreditation is an honor or recognition which is granted to an institution if it meets or exceeds the standard criteria of delivering quality education.

Following are the purposes of accreditations:

• Assessing the quality of education provided by an institution.
• Assuring the consistency in the operations of an institution.
• Promoting improvements in the institution.
• Provision of public accountability.

Students get multiple assurances by accreditations of institutions.

• Students get assurance that the institution is financially stable.
• Students get assurance that the institution offers approved and accredited study programs.
• Students get assurance that institutions truthfully advertise the courses.
• Accreditations provide verification that organization meets the standards.

The New England College bears the honor of being accredited by the following.
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission

Grading system

Following is the grading criterion which is adopted by New England College in order to mark/judge the academic outcomes of the students.

Letter Grade	Meaning	Quality Points per Credit
A	Excellent	4.0
A-	--	3.7
B+	--	3.3
B	Good	3.0
B-	--	2.7
C+	--	2.3
C	Satisfactory	2.0
C-	--	1.7
D+	Minimally passing	1.3
D	--	1.0
D-	--	0.7
F	Failure	0.0
I	Incomplete	None
P	Passing (D- or higher)	None
NR	Below passing	None
AU	Audit	None
ADW*	Administrative Withdrawal	None
ADI*	Administrative Incomplete	None
W*	Withdrawal	None
WD	Withdrew from school	None

Academic Advising

Academic advising services are provided by New England College to its students. First time students (including transfer students) are counseled by the advising office and advising personnel assist the students in choice of classes and get them acquainted with basic educational information.

Faculty advisors are also assigned with the students at the time of registration. These advisors commence first meeting with the students at the time of orientation. Throughout the first year, advisors remain in contact with the students and share key dates and tasks with their advisees.

Mentoring Program

The goal of mentoring services is to provide support to the students so that they may become self-motivated, independent learners and citizens. The accomplishment of this goal is based on the social, academic and personal development strategies which are regarded by the professional mentors.

The professional mentors encourage a proactive approach to the student success. Mentors give vent to strong relationships with the students and
equip thm with encouragement, emotional support and valuable feedback.

Mentors provide assistance to the students to manage their time, stay organized, enhance communication skills and reinforce and develop good study habits.

Tutoring Center

The tutoring center at New England College is meant for the provision of tutoring services to the students free of cost. The primary objective of the tutoring service is to facilitate the academic success of students and make them independent learners.

The professional tutors at the tutoring center put focus on core academic needs of students such as writing development and mathematics. They also work closely with faculty and staff members so that the students may be encouraged to excel in the accomplishment of their academic goals.

Career services

At New England College, the career and life planning services are provided to the students in order to develop career and life plans in allegiance with the skills, interests, values and personal characteristics of the students. The career services also enable the students to enhance their skills by engaging in internships and service activities.  

Through career services, assistance is provided to the students in the following fields.

• Choice of major
• Career focusing
• Internships
• Summer jobs.
• Resume writing
• Job search in New Hampshire or anywhere else in the world.
• Effective interviewing.