In this Section
Academics
Admissions
Campus Life
About Us
Athletics
Cultural Events
INFORMATION FOR
Prospective Students
Current Students
Faculty & Staff
Parents & Family
Donors
Alumni
Our Local Community
WP CONNECT
MAPS & CONTACT
GIVE
APPLY
Academics
Academic Programs
Program Search
University Core Curriculum
Course Offerings by Semester
Register for Classes
Undergraduate Catalog
Graduate Catalog
Online Degree Programs
Alternate Credentials
Student Research, Scholarship, and Creative Expression
Academic Resources
Academic Support Services
Advisement Center
Library
Information Technology
Blackboard
Academic Calendar
Career Development
Internships
Center for International Education
Study Abroad
Faculty & Staff Directory
Colleges &
Academic Units
Colleges & Departments
College of Adult and Professional Studies
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Cotsakos College of Business
College of Education
College of Science and Health
WPUNJ at Mercer
Honors College
Special Programs
Office of the Provost
Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
Apply Now
Visit Campus
Funding Your Education
Discover the WP Experience
Request Information
Course Catalog
My Application Status
International Students
Accepted Students
School Counselors
Parents & Family
Contact Admissions
Graduate Admissions
About Us
Graduate Academic Programs
Apply Now
My Application Status
Admitted Students
International Students
Prospective Students
Upcoming Events
International Students
Freshman
Transfer
Graduate
Learn About WP
Visit the Campus
Take a Virtual Tour
Experience WP
Campus Life
Activities
Pioneer Life Portal
Athletics
Arts on Campus
Campus Activities
Civic Engagement
Clubs & Organizations
Club Sports
Recreational Services
Student Government Association (SGA)
Weekly Calendar
Housing & Dining
Dining Services
Hospitality Services
Housing - Residence Life
Transportation
Commuter Services
Transportation Services
WP Shuttle Bus Schedules [pdf]
Resources
Division of Student Development
Student Handbook (policies and resources)
University Bookstore
Other Departments
Website Comments
Equity & Inclusion
Division of Equity and Inclusion
Office for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Services
Accessibility Resource Center (Disability Services)
Career Development
Child Development Center
Dean of Students
Events and Conference Services
Student Accounts (Bursar)
Student Enrollment Services
Veteran/Military Services
Health & Safety
University Police
Rave Guardian Mobile App
Counseling, Health, & Wellness Center
Safe Walk Escort Service
About Us
What's Happening
University News
Events Calendar
Arts on Campus
Social Media Directory
Community
Child Development Center
Civic Engagement
Consumer Information
Employment Opportunities
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Our Community
University Police
University Sustainability
About WP
All Departments
University Facts
Our History
Our Background
Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Honors and Awards
Student Achievements
University Virtual Tour
Our Alumni
Giving to WP
University Policies
Open Public Records Request
Strategic Plan
Equity & Inclusion
Division of Equity and Inclusion
Office for Student Diversity and Inclusion
Administration
Board of Trustees
Office of the President
Provost and Academic Affairs
Administration, Capital Planning, and Physical Plant Operations
Enrollment Management
Equity and Inclusion
Finance and Controller
General Counsel
Human Resources
Information Technology
Institutional Advancement
Marketing and Public Relations
Strategic Initiatives and University Relations
Student Development
Athletics
Cultural Events
WP connect
Maps & Contact
Give
Apply
INFORMATION FOR
Prospective Students
Current Students
Faculty & Staff
Parents & Family
Donors
Alumni
Our Local Community
Institutional Effectiveness
Overview
About the Office
University and Department Data
IE Reports
Assessment Resources
Data Governance
Public Accountability Reporting
Accreditation
Qualtrics
Higher Education Resources
NSSE & FSSE Reports
Higher Education Resources
Accreditation
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Advocating for accreditation and quality assurance, CHEA "accredits the accreditor" through review and recognition of institutional and programmatic accreditors.
Middles States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
One of six institutional (formerly regional) accreditors. Although no longer regionally-bound, the Commission primarily accredits institutions in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, The Virgin Islands, Washington DC.
William Paterson University is accredited by MSCHE
.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
One of six institutional (formerly regional) accreditors. Although no longer regionally-bound, the Commission primarily accredits institutions in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
One of six institutional (formerly regional) accreditors. Although no longer regionally-bound, the Commission primarily accredits institutions in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermo
nt.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and University (NWCCU)
One of six institutional (formerly regional) accreditors. Although no longer regionally-bound, the Commission primarily accredits institutions in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
One of six institutional (formerly regional) accreditors. Although no longer regionally-bound, the Commission primarily accredits institutions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
One of six institutional (formerly regional) accreditors. Although no longer regionally-bound, the Commission primarily accredits institutions in California.
Assessment
Grand Challenges in Assessment
A collaborative project focused on addressing grand challenges in assessment in higher education: (1) Using assessment to increase equity, (2) making assessment findings actionable to drive innovation, and (3) Using assessment to drive rapid and equitable improvements in pedagogy.
Assessment Institute
The oldest and largest annual conference focused on assessment in higher education.
National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment
(NILOA)
"The National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA), established in 2008, is a research and resource-development organization, dedicated to documenting, advocating, and facilitating the systematic use of learning outcomes assessment to improve student learning."
Association for Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (ALHEE)
A membership organization with a mission to support assessment in higher education to improve student learning and institutional effectiveness.
Educational Policy / Government
Council on Law in Higher Education (CLHE)
New Jersey Higher Education
State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO)
U.S. Department of Education
Institutional Effectiveness & Planning
Association for Institutional Research (AIR)
North East Association for Institutional Research (NEAIR)
New Jersey Association for Institutional Research (NJAIR)
Society of College and University Planning (SCUP)