October 3, 2002

BOISE STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION SEEKS TESTIMONY FOR ACCREDITATION

As part the accreditation process for the Boise State University College of Education, comments from interested parties regarding the college are being sought.

The college is scheduled for a spring 2003 accreditation review by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), and federal regulations require that accrediting agencies allow for public comment on the qualifications of institutions or programs under consideration for initial or continuing accreditation.

Both NCATE and Boise State recognize that graduates, parents, schools and community organizations have valuable perspectives on the quality of the programs that prepare teachers and other school personnel. Interested parties are invited to submit written testimony on the Boise State University teacher education programs to: NCATE Board of Examiners, 2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036-1023.

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional education programs offered and should specify the respondent’s relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e. current student, graduate, present or former faculty member, or employer of graduates).

Copies of all letters received will be sent to Boise State for comment prior to the review. No anonymous or oral testimony will be considered. Letters of comment should be sent by Jan. 15, 2003.

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Joyce Garrett 
College of Education 
426-1134 

Media contact:

Bob Evancho
University Relations
426-1643