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About Academic Affairs

Exploring Academic Excellence

Welcome to Academic Affairs and the Office of the Provost at Western New England University, where excellence in education and a commitment to student success are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to foster a vibrant intellectual community, support faculty in their pursuit of scholarly and creative activities, and ensure that our curriculum is both rigorous and relevant to the challenges of the 21st century. Here, we empower students to excel academically, engage in research and experiential learning, and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in an ever-evolving global landscape.

Explore this section to learn more about our programs, faculty, and initiatives that make Western New England University a hub of academic excellence and innovation.

Academic Units

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Colleges and Schools

Our academic departments comprise five schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the School of Law. We also have the Center for Graduate and Advanced Studies, your gateway for master's, doctoral, certificate, and professional development opportunities.

Colleges and Schools

D'Amour Library

D'Amour Library

D’Amour Library seeks to instantiate the overall mission of Western New England University by supporting the curriculum as well as the instructional and research needs of the University community. As a leader in information services, D’Amour Library strives to develop and enhance information collections in a variety of formats to foster the learning environment.

Other Offices

Professor

Center for Teaching and Learning

Through workshops, faculty presentations, and consultation, the Center serves as a repository for teaching-related information and gives students access to faculty who are well-trained to be excellent in and out of the classroom.

Center for Teaching and Learning

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Assessment

The office’s mission is to guide the development of a systematic and continuously improving process of assessing academic effectiveness in educating our students in a manner consistent with the Institution’s Mission Statement.

Assessment

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Institutional Review Board

The Western New England University Institutional Review Board is responsible for reviewing all human subjects research conducted on campus (or by university researchers off-campus). The purpose of this board is to ensure the protection and ethical treatment of all participants taking part in university-related research.

Institutional Review Board

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Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services serves as a resource for students with diagnosed disabilities providing accommodations and advocacy assistance to support equal access and the full participation of students with disabilities in all University programs, activities, and education.

Student Accessibility Services

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Vanech Family Advising Center 

The Vanech Family University Advising Center offers students a central location to access the resources they need to plan for their future. The Center is here from orientation to graduation—and beyond.

Vanech Family University Advising Center

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Student Success Center 

The Student Success Center promotes academic success, enriches students’ academic experience, and encourages student development. The Center provides several services geared towards helping students reach their academic potential.

Student Success Center

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Registrar’s Office

The Office of the Registrar supports the academic mission of Western New England University by providing academic support services to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the broader university community. We ensure the integrity of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥app’s academic records by upholding compliance to academic policies, safeguarding the privacy of student records, and providing accurate and timely data.

Registrar's Office

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Kevin S. and Sandra E. Delbridge Career Center

Always attuned to students' needs through personal interactions, connections with faculty and administration, and identifying trends, the Career Center complements and cultivates success and strengthens the professional skills organizations seek. The Center's effective combination of education and career programs, strengthened by job search coaching, is a valuable complement to students' academic experience.