Accreditation Self-Study Report 2006
Date: February 10, 2006 1. Corporate name of institution: New Hampshire Technical Institute
2. Address (city, state, zip code): 31 College Drive, Concord, New Hampshire 03301
Phone: 603-271-6484 or 1-800-247-0179
3. Date institution was chartered or authorized: 1961
4. Date institution enrolled first students in degree programs: 1965
5. Date institution awarded first degrees: 1966
6. Type of control:(check)
| Public | Private | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| X | State | Independent, Non Profit Religious Group (Name of Church) |
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| City | |||
| Other (Specify) | Proprietary | ||
| Other (Specify) |
7. By what agency is the institution legally authorized to provide a program of education beyond high school, and what degrees is it authorized to grant?
State of New Hampshire (per NH RSA 188-F); Associate Degrees
(Attach a copy of the by-laws, enabling legislation, and/or other appropriate documentation to establish the legal authority of the institution to award degrees in accordance with applicable requirements.) [See "Enabling Legislation" appended to this report.]
8. Level of postsecondary offering (check all that apply)
| X | Less than one year of work | First professional degree | |
| X | At least one but less than two years | Master's and/or work beyond the first professional degree | |
| X | Diploma or certificate programs of at least two but less than four years | Work beyond the master's level but not at the doctoral level (e.g., Specialist in Education) | |
| X | Associate degree granting program of at least two years | A doctor of philosophy or equivalent degree | |
| Four or five-year baccalaureate degree granting program | Other Specify |
9. Type of Undergraduate programs (check all that apply)
| X | Occupational training at the crafts-man/clerical level (certificate or Diploma) | X | Liberal arts and general education |
| X | Occupational training at the technical or semi-professional level | X | Teacher preparatory |
| X | Two-year programs designed for full transfer to a baccalaureate degree | Professional | |
| Other |
10. The calendar system at the institution is:
| X | Semester | Quarter | Trimester | Other |
11. What constitutes a "normal" credit hour load for students each semester?
| a) Undergraduate | 16 credit hours |
| b) Graduate | N/A credit hours |
| c) Professional | N/A credit hours |
12. Student population: [note: Fall Semester 2005 except where noted.] a) How many full-time students in degree programs?
| Headcount | Headcount M/F | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Undergraduate | 1702 | 862/840 |
| 2. Graduate | N/A | N/A |
b) How many part-time students in degree programs?
| Headcount | Headcount M/F | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Undergraduate | 1345 1867* | 386/959 594/1273* |
| 2. Graduate | N/A | N/A |
[includes non-matriculated students in degree courses]
c) How many full-time equivalents (total student population)?
| 1. Undergraduate | 3069 |
| 2. Graduate | N/A |
d) How many students (headcount) in non-credit, short-term courses?
312 (Fall 2005 only)
Chief Institutional Officers
| Function Official | Name | Exact Title |
|---|---|---|
| President/Director | Lynn Kilchenstein | President |
| Executive Vice President | N/A | |
| Chief Academic Officer | Pamela Langley | Vice President of Academic Affairs |
| Chief Financial Officer | Melanie Kirby | Chief Financial Officer |
| Chief Student Services Officer | Stephen Caccia | Vice President of Student Affairs |
| Planning | N/A | |
| Institutional Research | Beth Blankenstein | Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs |
| Development | Alan Blake | Director of Institutional and Alumni Development |
| Library | Stephen Ambra | Director of Learning Resources |
| Continuing Education | Thomas Foulkes | Vice President of Continuing and Corporate Education |
| Grants/Research | Beth Blankenstein | Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs |
| Admissions | Lynne Birdsall | Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management |
| Registrar | Michele Karwocki | Registrar |
| Financial Aid | Sheri Gonthier | Financial Aid Director |
| Public Relations | Richard Osborne | Director of Communications |
| Alumni Association | Alan Blake | Director of Institutional and Alumni Development |
| Chair, Board of Trustees | Richard Heath | Chair, NHTI Advisory Board |
| Paul Holloway | Chair, NHCTC System Board of Trustees |
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Accreditation by Specialized Groups
| Program | Accrediting Agency | Most Recent Review/Approval |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Programs: | ||
| Dental Hygiene | American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation | 2004 |
| Dental Assisting | American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation | 2004 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography | Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 2000 |
| Nursing (ADN) | National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) (61 Boradway, NY, NY, 1006; telephone 1-800-669-1656, ext. 153) | 1999 |
| Nursing (ADN) | New Hampshire Board of Nursing | 2002 |
| Nursing (LPN) | New Hampshire Board of Nursing | 2003 |
| Paramedic Emergency Medicine | Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs for the EMT-Paramedic | 2005 |
| Radiation Therapy | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | 2005 |
| Radiologic Technology | Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology | 1997 |
| Business Programs: | ||
| Business Administration (includes Marketing, Accounting, and Sports Management concentrations) | Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Colleges (ACBSP) | 2005 |
| Hotel Administration | ACBSP | 2005 |
| Real Estate | ACBSP | 2005 |
| Travel and Tourism | ACBSP | 2005 |
| Engineering Technology Programs: | ||
| Architectural Engineering Technology | Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) 111 Market Place Suite 1050 Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 | 2004 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | TAC of ABET | 2004 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | TAC of ABET | 2004 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | TAC of ABET | 2004 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology | TAC of ABET | 2004 |
| Other: | ||
| Education (Teacher Education Conversion Programs) | New Hampshire Board of Education | 2006 |
| Human Service | Council for Standards in Human Service Education | 2003 |
| National Organization for Human Services Education | Continuing member | |
| Paralegal | American Bar Association Legal Assistant Education Program | 2005 (deferred approval status) |
New Hampshire Technical Instituete
A Brief History
| Year and Month | Actual historical event |
|---|---|
| 1961 July 1 | The General Court creates New Hampshire Technical Institute (from the existing two technical institutes) and five vocational-technical schools, within the Department of Education; an advisory committee of seven also created. |
| 1963 January | Ground broken for the first academic building and men's residence hall between Fan Road and the now-closed Intervale Road. |
| 1964 May | George M. Strout appointed Director of the Institute by Governor John W. King to serve under Paul E. Farnum, Commissioner of Education, and Deputy Commissioner Earl H. Little, and with offices located in the State House Annex. |
| 1964 November | First full-time personnel employed to plan for the 1965 opening. Offices move to temporary quarters on the campus (the "Brown house") on the site of the present North Hall lobby. |
| 1965 April 30 | Ribbon cutting for the first academic building. Keys presented to the State. Offices move to what is now Earl H. Little Hall. |
| 1965 May | Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs receive candidacy for accreditation status from the Engineers' Council for Professional Development (now the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology). |
| 1965 September | 256 students enroll in the first day school classes, instructed and supported by 16 faculty, 1 librarian, and various staff. Electronic Data Processing, Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs open. |
| 1965 November 12 | Dedication of the New Hampshire Technical Institute campus. |
| 1966 June 11 | First Commencement. The Job Placement Program created to serve NHTI graduates. |
| 1967 March | Institute receives candidacy for accreditation status from the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc. (NEASC). |
| 1967 June 7 | New Hampshire Legislature appropriates funds for new library, health building, cafeteria expansion, and a women's residence hall. |
| 1969 | Dean Charles H. Green appointed Acting Director for six months. |
| 1969 December | New Hampshire Technical Institute receives full accreditation from the New England Association of Schools & Colleges, Inc. NHTI is the first public technical institute in New England to receive full accreditation. |
| 1970 August | Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs granted full accreditation by the Engineers' Council for Professional Development. |
| 1970 September | Associate Degree programs in Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Radiologic Technology opened. Total enrollment increases to 414 full-time day students. |
| 1970 October | Dedication of the Paul E. Farnum Library and health science building. |
| 1972 September | Dental Assisting and Business Administration Programs open. |
| 1972 October | Dr. George M. Strout resigns; Alfred L. Fillion appointed Acting Director. |
| 1972 October 29 | Dedication and opening of women's residence hall. |
| 1973 July 1 | Dr. David E. Larrabee, Sr., appointed Director. |
| 1973 September | Pre-Tech and Architectural Engineering Technology programs open. |
| 1974 September | Health Science Program and Nursing LPN Transition program open. |
| 1975 July | Legislature appropriates funds for the remodeling and development of a four-handed dental laboratory. |
| 1975 September | Human Services-Mental Health Program opens. |
| 1976 September | Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic Education), Evening Associate Degree in Nursing, General Associate in Science, and Alcoholism Counseling Diploma programs open. |
| 1979 June 25 | Director's title changed to President. |
| 1980 September | Human Services-Alcoholism Counseling Associate Degree program opened. |
| 1981 September | Academic schedule changes from quarter to semester calendar. |
| 1982 | Police Standards and Training Council occupy first permanent headquarters on NHTI campus [health science building], following several years of summer residency. |
| 1983 June 17 | Legislature authorizes the separation of the Department of Postsecondary Vocational-Technical Education with a seven-member Board of Governors from the Department of Education, effective July 1, 1983. Authorizes the appointment of a Commissioner. |
| 1983 October 30 | Ground broken for Tech Center. |
| 1983 December 30 | Mary Pillsbury Brown named first Department Commissioner. |
| 1986 | Earl H. Little Hall renovations provide CAD/CAM and robotics labs, and refurbished classrooms and lecture halls. |
| 1986 April 30 | Sweeney Tech Center dedicated. |
| 1986 August | Computer Engineering Technology, Business Administration-Accounting, Business Administration-Management, Banking and Finance, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs open. Dental Auxiliary Department created by merging Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene Departments. |
| 1987 August | Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Human Services Programs open. |
| 1988 | Expansion and renovation of White Hall to house bookstore and faculty offices. Temporary modular building added to the Farnum Library for Business Office. |
| 1988 August | Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies begins. |
| 1988 October 26 | Ground broken for Christa McAuliffe Planetarium. |
| 1988 December 6 | Ground broken for third residence hall north of Fan Road and on the site of the previous "Brown House." |
| 1989 May 19 | 5,000th Associate Degree conferred upon James F. Lamson. |
| 1989 July 11 | New Hampshire Technical Institute receives $100,000 donation from the family of Dr. Goldie Crocker, who founded the Institute's Nursing program and who taught from 1969-1983. |
| 1989 August | Early Childhood Education and Criminal Justice Associate Degree programs begin.
North Hall is dedicated to house 400 students. |
| 1989 October 1 | Commissioner Mary Pillsbury Brown retires. |
| 1989 October 2 | Dr. Jeffery Rafn named Commissioner of the Department. |
| 1991 Summer | First use of BANNERTM software for registration. |
| 1991 August | Academic and Career Resource Center (ACRC) moves into mobile units behind library. |
| 1992 | Travel and Tourism Department opens. |
| 1993 Summer | Technology Deployment Center (now the Business Training Center) begins service to Business and Industry. |
| 1994 August | North Hall, west wing, converted from residences to faculty offices. |
| 1995 January 5 | Lynne A. Birdsall Bennett named first Director of Enrollment and Retention. Hotel Administration Associate Degree program authorized. |
| 1995 April 11 | Groundbreaking for Dr. Goldie Crocker Wellness Center. |
| 1995 July 10 | The Department of Postsecondary Vocational Technical Education is reorganized [HB 152]. NHTI remains a single college/campus, but six sister colleges are configured into three colleges on six campuses. Seven presidents are reduced to four. The positions and titles of Deans and Division Chairs are eliminated. Three new positions are created at the Institute- Vice President of Academic Affairs, Vice President of Student Affairs, and Vice President of Continuing and Corporate Education.Dr. David E. Larrabee, Sr. resigns as President. Dr. William G. Simonton is named President by Commissioner Rafn. |
| 1995 August 4 | System renamed Department of Regional Community Technical Colleges. |
| 1995 August | Dr. Charles Annal named interim Vice President for Academic Affairs. |
| 1996 January | Personnel from the New Hampshire Job Training Council join the ACRC under the new title Learning and Career Center. |
| 1996 March | Campus approves Mission/Values/Vision Statement |
| 1996 July 1 | Dr. Charles W. Annal is appointed Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Barbara Lynn Tolbert Kilchenstein, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. Paula Gagnon is appointed Vice President of Student Affairs. |
| 1996 August 26 | Thomas Foulkes is named Vice President of Community and Corporate Affairs. |
| 1996 August 28 | Dr. William G. Simonton named President by the Governor and Executive Council. |
| 1996 Fall | New Governance Model is introduced to faculty and staff. Administrative Council is replaced by the Institute Leadership Team. Faculty vote replaces the 23-year-old Faculty Forum with Institute Forum, an all-inclusive governance assembly, |
| 1997 July 11 | Dr. Jeffery Rafn resigns as Commissioner. |
| 1997 July 18 | Former Governor Walter Peterson is appointed Interim Commissioner of the Department. |
| 1997 August | Associate in Arts program begins. |
| 1997 Fall | After more than 30 years with the Commission on Technical and Career Institutions, the Institute decides to seek candidacy for accreditation from NEASC's Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE). Self-study process begins. |
| 1998 January | Stephen P. Caccia is named Vice President of Student Affairs. |
| 1998 July 15 | Dr. Glenn DuBois becomes third Commissioner of the Department. |
| 1998 August | Sports Management program begins. |
| 1999 January 1 | RSA 188-F (revised) institutes a Board of Trustees for the System, replacing the previous Board of Governors.
NH Community Technical College Foundations established. |
| 1999 July 1 | Funding appropriated by the NH State Legislature to construct a 25,000 square-foot library/learning center/bookstore; bonding authority approved to complete funding for an Early Childhood Education Lab School. |
| 1999 September | New programs begin: Associate Degrees in Paralegal Studies, Teacher Assistant, Real Estate; also Certificate in Professional Studies in Quality. |
| 2000 April 7 | Ground broken for new library/learning center/bookstore. |
| 2000 May | New Hampshire Technical Institute awarded candidacy status for accreditation by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Self-study process begins for full CIHE accreditation. |
| 2000 September | Associate Degree in Education program begins. |
| 2000 October 24 | Ground broken for the Child and Family Development Center. |
| 2001 January | Associate Degree and certificate programs in Broadband and Telecommunications Technology begin. |
| 2001 April | Library, Learning Center, and bookstore open in newly completed facility. |
| 2001 April | NHTI receives full accreditation from the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (retroactive from November 2001 vote by Commission) for five years without interim visit/reporting requirements. |
| 2001 July | Dr. Glenn DuBois resigns as Commissioner of the New Hampshire Community Technical College System; John O'Donnell (formerly Deputy Commissioner) named Interim Commissioner. |
| 2003 January | Practical Nursing diploma program begins in response to industry requests. |
| 2003 August | John O'Donnell resigns as Commissioner of the New Hampshire Community Technical College System.
Radiation Therapy program begins in response to industry requests and with the financial support of regional hospitals. |
| 2003 October | Dr. William G. Simonton appointed Commissioner of the New Hampshire Community Technical College System by Governor Craig Benson. |
| 2003 October | B. Lynn Tolbert Kilchenstein named Interim President of NHTI. |
| 2003 December | Dr. Charles W. Annal appointed Deputy Commissioner of the New Hampshire Community College System;
Pamela M. Langley named Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs. |
| 2004 July | B. Lynn Tolbert Kilchenstein named President of NHTI. |
| 2004 August | New wing of MacRury Hall opens to house expansion of Allied Dental Education programs. |
| 2005 January | Pamela M. Langley named Vice President of Academic Affairs. |
| 2005 July | Beth Blankenstein joins the Academic Affairs Office as Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs. |
| 2006 January | New Student Center ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Associate in Arts in Visual Arts and Associate in Science in Animation Graphics and Game Programming programs approved. |
| 2006 Spring | Completion of self-study report and final preparations for CIHE/NEASC team visit. |