Ross W. Beales, Jr. Committee Chair Records, 1988

This record group contains records pertaining to the College of the Holy Cross’ accreditation. It is arranged in the following four series: Self Studies and Visiting Team Reports; 1990 Ad Hoc Steering Committee for Reaccreditation; 2000 Accreditation Committee; 2010 Accreditation Committee. Materials date from 1980 to 2021.

The first series contains self-studies, reports and correspondence regarding these documents. Holy Cross submits a self-study to the accreditor every ten years. The format of the report is based on the criteria and standards set by NEASC or NECHE. The accreditor’s visiting teams writes a report after the visit, which is an assessment of the College. Five years after the accreditation team’s visit, the College submits a Fifth Year Interim report. Materials in this series date from 1980 to 2021.

The other series: 1990 Ad Hoc Steering Committee for Reaccreditation; 2000 Accreditation Committee; 2010 Accreditation Committee contain the various materials used by the College to write the self-study. Types of materials in these series varies but includes committee materials, reports, brochures, master plans, memorandums, correspondence and other printed material.