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About NEIT

New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit, technical university whose mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students from diverse educational backgrounds and with differing levels of ability. The university’s mission evolved from the principle that all persons, regardless of age, gender, disability, socioeconomic circumstances, religious, racial or ethnic background, should have access to career opportunities through a quality technical education. To achieve this purpose, NEIT is first and foremost an institution committed to teaching.

For over eighty years, New England Institute of Technology has met the challenge of preparing its graduates to enter an increasingly competitive workplace. Founded in 1940 as the New England Technical Institute, the present university began as a certificate-granting trade school. In 1977, the Board of Regents of the State of Rhode Island granted the institution the authority to offer associate degrees. In 1984, in addition to associate degrees, the State of Rhode Island authorized NEIT to confer baccalaureate degrees and such other degrees, earned and honorary, as are usually conferred by colleges and universities in addition to its associate degree programs. In 2010, the university began enrolling students for its first Master of Science degree program, and in 2018, the university offered its first post-professional doctoral program.

New England Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

New England Institute of Technology has three campuses in Rhode Island, two in Warwick and a 220-acre campus in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, all a short distance south of the state’s capital, Providence.

Academic Regulations
Grading System

Grade	Point value	Percent	Comment
A	4.00	93-100	SUPERIOR
A-	3.67	90-92
B+	3.33	87-89
B	3.00	83-86	GOOD QUALITY
B-	2.67	80-82
C+	2.33	77-79
C	2.00	73-76	AVERAGE QUALITY
C-	1.67	70-72
D+	1.33	66-69	PASSING
D	1.00	60-65
F	00.00	< 60	Failures may not be made up, except by repeating or, with permission, by passing the course at an approved institution. When a student repeats a course for which an “F” grade was received, both grades will appear on the transcript, but only the higher grade will be used in calculating the grade point average.
W			Received by students who officially withdraw from a course before the end of the “drop period.”
P			Satisfactory completion of a “Pass/Fail” course for credit.
CH			Challenge credit awarded as a result of passing a challenge exam.
S			Satisfactory completion of a non-credit course.
U			Unsatisfactory completion of a non-credit course.
INC			Incomplete – must be completed to meet graduation requirements.
IPR			In Progress – must be completed to meet graduation requirements.
AU			Audit indicates registration and attendance in a course for which no examinations, evaluation or credit are given.
ML			Military Leave, assigned to students who are called to active duty and must withdraw prior to the end of a term.
PR			Portfolio review credit awarded after assessment of student life experience portfolio.
TR			Transfer credit from another regionally accredited post-secondary institution.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE

Grade points are computed by multiplying the number of credit hours for the course by the weighted point value of the grade (see Grading System). Example: A grade of B+ (with a grade point value of 3.33) in Math 125, a four-credit course, is assigned 13.32 grade points, (3.33 x 4). The cumulative grade point average (GPA) is obtained by dividing the total number of grade points achieved by number of credit hours of work completed.

Courses for which transfer credit was awarded and courses with P, S, U, and W grades are not included in the GPA calculations.

ACADEMIC PROBATION
Academic probation is a provisional status given to a student who is not meeting the university’s requirements for academic achievement. A student who does not meet the university’s requirements for academic achievement (see “Required Levels of Achievement” below) will be placed on academic probation. A student who is placed on probation must meet with a student advisor in the Office of Student Support Services to discuss academic challenges and develop a plan to become academically successful.

A student who has met the university’s requirements for academic achievement by the end of the probationary term will be taken off probation. An undergraduate or graduate student who has not met the university’s requirements for academic achievement at the end of the probationary term will remain on probation for a second term. A doctoral student who has not met the university’s requirements for academic achievement at the end of the probationary term will be dismissed.

A student who has met the university’s requirements for academic achievement by the end of a second probationary term will be removed from probationary status if the student’s cumulative GPA meets the minimum requirements. A student who has had a successful academic term but whose cumulative progress does not meet the academic standards required by his/her program will remain on probation for an additional term. A student in a second probationary term who has not had a successful academic term and whose achievement does not meet the cumulative GPA university requirement will be dismissed from the university.

Undergraduate students may not take more than 19 credits during their first probationary term and not more than 16 credits during their second probationary term. A student who is on academic probation must contact his/her student advisor to review and discuss the proper course load for the successive term.

REQUIRED LEVELS OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Any student who does not meet the following standards for the grade point average each term and/or for cumulative grade point average, will be on probation for the following term:

Credits Completed	End-of-Term GPA	Cumulative GPA
Certificate Programs
Automotive Collision Repair & Marine Technology	1.0	1.8*
Medical Assisting and Administration	2.0	2.0
Practical Nurse	2.33	2.33
Associate Degree Programs
< 36 credits completed	1.0	1.7
36-71 credits completed	1.0	1.8
72 and above	2.0	2.0
Bachelor’s Degree Programs	2.0	2.0
Master’s Degree Programs	3.0	3.0
Doctoral Degree Program	3.0	3.0

*A 2.0 GPA is required for students if they intend to do the 2 additional terms to complete their A.S. Degree.

Note: Students should check the Question and Answer portion of the curriculum document issued at the time of enrollment for their respective programs to determine specific criteria (e.g., grades and/or cumulative grade point average) necessary to remain in good academic standing in that program. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to maintain an awareness of any changes in criteria that would affect a student’s enrollment status.

Appeal of Dismissal

A student who has been dismissed because his/her poor academic achievement and/or failure to meet university requirements may appeal the dismissal by filling out a petition in the Office of Teaching and Learning. Consideration will be given to extenuating circumstances that led to poor academic achievement. Students who successfully appeal a dismissal will be placed on second probation.

Accreditation
Public Comment Notice

New England Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied though a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact: New England Commission of Higher Education 301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210, Wakefield, MA 01880 781-425-7785 E-Mail: [email protected]

The programs listed below have specialized professional accreditations/certifications. Please check the program descriptions in the Curriculum section for details.
- - Automotive Collision Repair Technology, A.S.
  - Automotive Technology, A.S.
  - Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.
  - Marine Technology, A.A.
  - Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.
  - Medical Laboratory Technology, A.S.
  - Nursing, A.S. • Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.
  - Occupational Therapy, M.S.
  - Paramedic Technology, A.S.
  - Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.
  - Public Health, MPH
  - Respiratory Care, A.S.
  - RN to BSN, B.S.
  - Surgical Technology, A.S.
  - Veterinary Technology, A.S.
Inquiries regarding the status of NEIT’s accreditation by these organizations should be directed to the Office of Teaching and Learning.

Complaints concerning NEIT related to fraud or advertising, approval to operate, quality of education, or accreditation requirements, may be directed to the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903
Activities

Co-Curricular and Non-Academic Opportunities

Student Activities

The Student Activities Coordinator works with students and faculty to provide activities that are of interest to NEIT students. Students are encouraged to participate in student clubs to enhance their leadership skills and to meet other students.
Administrative Officers

Administrative Officers of the University

Richard I. Gouse
President
B.A., Brown University
University of Poitiers, France

Cheryl C. Connors
Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Endowment Management
B.A., Brown University
M.A., Brown University
B.S., Roger Williams College-Accounting

Scott Freund
Executive Vice President
B.A., Western Michigan University

Kenneth Jalbert
Vice President of Finance
A.B., Bryant University

Catherine Kennedy
Vice President for Student Support Services
B.A., University of Rhode Island
M.A., Rhode Island College

Steven H. Kitchin
Vice President for Corporate Education and Training
B.A., Rhode Island College

Philip G. Parsons, Esq.
Vice President and General Counsel
B.A., University of Rhode Island
M.A., University of Rhode Island
J.D., New England School of Law

Timothy Reardon
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing
B.A., Norwich University
M.P.A., Norwich University

Alan Resnick
Vice President for Strategic Planning
B.Arch. Pratt Institute
Instituto di Urbanistica (Florence, Italy)

Douglas Sherman
Senior Vice President and Provost
B.S., University of Rhode Island
M.S., University of Rhode Island
Ed.D., Northeastern University
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report [2023]

2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is dedicated to providing a safe and secure campus environment. The information in this publication has been prepared in accordance with: the Student Right-to-Know and Public Safety Act of 1990; the Drug-free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989; the Violence Against Women Act of 1994: and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2009.

It describes NEIT’s Public Safety policies, procedures, victim rights and services, the number of crimes reported to campus security authorities, and describes NEIT’s policy on sexual violence and NEIT’s drug prevention program to prevent the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.

A copy of this document is distributed annually by e-mail to each student and employee and in writing to prospective students and employees upon request.

View Safety Report View File
Availability of Financial Aid

Financial aid at New England Institute of Technology is available from a variety of sources: non-repayable grants, scholarships, work study programs, student loans, and NEIT’s own tuition payment plan. Applicants may receive aid through any or all of these programs, depending on their financial need.

A financial aid officer will review the availability of grants and loans and can provide assistance in completing the required financial aid applications.

Financial Aid programs available are:

Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Federal Work Study (FWS)
Federal Stafford Loan Program (FFELP)
Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (FDPLUS)
State Grants
Private Scholarships and Loans
Institutional Scholarships

For a listing of eligibility requirements for federal, state, institutional and private funding sources please refer to the Student Guide to Financial Aid.

Financial Aid Awarding Policy
NEIT takes into consideration all financial sources when awarding aid to eligible applicants. For the purpose of this policy, “aid” includes grants, loans, and scholarships of any form.

If, after initial awards have been made, a student receives aid which brings his or her total aid package above the “cost of attendance” (the total amount it is determined it will cost a student to attend NEIT), NEIT will re-assign some of the funds awarded to the student.

It is the intention of this policy to ensure that aid resources are made available to as many students as possible.

Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations – Students are advised that a conviction for any offense, during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving Title IV, HEA program funds, under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs will result in the loss of eligibility for any Title IV, HEA grant, loan, or work-study assistance.
Board of Trustees

William Croasdale, Vice Chairman
Kingston, RI
B.A. – University of Rhode Island
M.S. – University of Pennsylvania
Ed.D. – Columbia University
Professor Emeritus – University of Rhode Island

Joseph DeAngelis, Esq.
Jamestown, RI
B.A. – Providence College
J.D. – Suffolk University Law School
Lawyer and partner in the firm of
Adler Pollack and Sheehan
Providence, Rhode Island

James Diossa
Central Falls, RI
B.A.—Becker College
Rhode Island General Treasurer
Providence, Rhode Island

Francis X. Flaherty, Esq.
Warwick, RI
B.A. – Providence College
J.D. – Suffolk University Law School
Former Justice, Supreme Court of the State of Rhode Island
Providence, Rhode Island

Marcia R. Gilman, Trustee Emerita
Weston, MA
B.A. – Simmons College
Administration: Mass. Trade Shop School
Founding Member: National Association of
Trade and Technical Schools (NATTS)

Richard I. Gouse
Barrington, RI
B.A. – Brown University
University of Poitiers – France
President,
New England Institute of Technology

Seth A. Kurn
Providence, RI
B.A., Brown University
M.B.A., University of Massachusetts
Executive Vice President Emeritus,
New England Institute of Technology

Phillip Kydd
Warwick, RI
B.A. – University of Rhode Island
Retired Executive in Residence, University of Rhode Island

Lynette Labinger, Esq.
Providence, RI
B.A. – Mt. Holyoke College
J.D. – New York University School of Law
Attorney: Lynette Labinger, Attorney at Law
Former Chief Judge, Housing Court of the City of Providence, 2007-2018

Roanne Sragow Licht, Esq.
Westwood, MA
B.A. – Tufts University
J.D. – Boston College Law School
Former First Justice, Cambridge District Court

Steven L. Meltzer, Esq., Chairman
Potomac, MD
B.A. – Brown University
J.D. – Harvard University Law School
M.B.A. – Harvard University Business School
Lawyer and partner in the firm of
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Washington, D.C.
Campus Setting

New England Institute of Technology has its main campus in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, with two other locations in nearby Warwick, Rhode Island.

New England Tech’s newest campus at One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI, covers over 200 acres and currently features a completely renovated 265,000 square foot educational facility. Among many of its features include specialized laboratories offering students the opportunity to work with equipment found in industry; video laboratories featuring HD equipment; a nursing simulation lab, complete with computerized talking mannequins; and a new 17,250 sq. ft. library with sixty (60) personal computers for individual use, and high tech collaboration rooms allowing students to connect up to six laptop computers and display the information on their laptop to a large screen within the work space.

The Julian B. Gouse Campus, located at 2500 Post Road, in Warwick, Rhode Island, features a newly renovated 57,000 square foot facility containing classroom and laboratory space. The Gouse Campus is named after the late trustee and benefactor of the university. Julian B. Gouse was a member of the original Board of Directors of the National Association of Trade and Technical Schools; a trustee of New England Institute of Technology; and, for twenty years, president of one of America’s leading technical schools, Massachusetts Trade Shop School.

The nearby Access Road Campus consists of four buildings, containing more than 114,000 square feet of office, classroom, and laboratory space featuring a custom-designed 53,000 square-foot facility dedicated exclusively to the training of automotive technicians which opened in April 2005. The Access Road Campus receives power from a 156 foot wind turbine, an array of 135 solar panels, and is heated and cooled by a geothermal system.

All buildings on the East Greenwich, Gouse, and Access Road Campuses were either originally designed or extensively remodeled to serve the institutional needs of the university, its mission and purposes. Laboratories have been conceived for the technology of the 21st century and they equal or surpass industry standards. Spacious and well-lighted, many of these combined classroom/laboratories have been custom-built to faculty and staff specifications. These facilities integrate computers into a highly functional setting for the technological training that is necessary to prepare students for successful applications in the workplace.

The university requires that all students be prepared to take classes and receive services at any of NEIT’s locations where the appropriate classes and services are offered. It is not possible for a student to take an entire program including liberal arts courses at the Access Road Campus.
Current University Catalog

The current 2023-2024 university catalog for New England Tech can be viewed here.
Degrees

Requirements for degrees or other forms of academic recognition

Graduation with a Certificate

To be eligible for graduation with a Certificate from NEIT, students must:
1. successfully complete all courses listed in the curriculum they are pursuing;
2. have a cumulative grade point average of at least 1.8 for Automotive Collision Repair and Marine Technology, 2.0 for Medical Assisting and Administration, and 2.33 for Practical Nursing;
3. complete the last 17 credit hours (26 for the Practical Nursing program) at NEIT as a residency requirement and have received academic credit for the balance of the program; and,
4. fulfill all financial obligations to the university.

Graduation with an Associate Degree

To be eligible for graduation with an Associate in Science degree from NEIT, students must:

1. successfully complete all courses listed in the curriculum they are pursuing;
2. have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (unless otherwise indicated by program);
3. complete the last 34 credit hours at NEIT as a residency requirement and have received academic credit for the balance of the program; and,
4. fulfill all financial obligations to the university.

Graduation with a Bachelor’s Degree

To be eligible for graduation from NEIT with a Bachelor of Science degree, students must:

1. successfully complete all courses listed in the curriculum they are pursuing;
2. have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (unless otherwise indicated by program);
3. complete the last 60 credit hours at NEIT as a residency requirement and have received academic credit for the balance of the program; and,
4. fulfill all financial obligations to the university.

Residency requirements may be partially waived with the written permission of the Office of Teaching and Learning.

Graduation with a Master’s Degree

To be eligible for graduation from NEIT with a Master of Science degree, students must:

1. successfully complete all courses listed in the curriculum they are pursuing;
2. have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0;
3. complete the number of credit hours at NEIT that are specified for the program and have received academic credit for the balance of the program; and,
4. fulfill all financial obligations to the university.

Graduation with a Doctoral Degree

To be eligible for graduation from NEIT with a Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Degree, students must:
1. successfully complete all courses listed in the curriculum they are pursuing;
2. have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0; and,
3. fulfill all financial obligations to the university.

Dual Degree Policy

A dual degree, for the purposes of this policy, refers to the pursuit of a second associate degree or a second bachelor’s degree at the New England Institute of Technology. Students may pursue a second associate degree or a second bachelor’s degree by completing a minimum of 34 additional technical credits in the second degree program. The additional technical credits in the second degree program shall be comprised of the technical degree requirements in the second program as well as any technical electives as approved by the Department Chair. Technical electives will be approved with consideration of relevancy to the chosen field of study. Liberal arts courses may only be included as part of the additional technical credits if the second degree program requires specific core liberal arts electives not already completed in the first degree program. All requests for a dual degree must be approved by the Office of Teaching and Learning.

NEIT reserves the right to refuse admission to any student for any reason other than race, color, religious belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, or disability.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As an institution primarily devoted to teaching, NEIT provides opportunities for students from diverse educational backgrounds and with varying levels of ability to study in a variety of technological fields in a safe environment that fosters the intellectual and personal development of its students. NEIT’s goal is to accept all students who meet the university’s entrance requirements without regard to race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other criterion specified by federal, state or local laws and to provide an inclusive campus environment where all students feel welcome and equally treated.
Educational Philosophy

New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit, technical university whose mission is to provide undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students from diverse educational backgrounds and with differing levels of ability. The university’s mission evolved from the principle that all persons, regardless of age, gender, disability, socioeconomic circumstances, religious, racial or ethnic background, should have access to career opportunities through a quality technical education. To achieve this purpose, NEIT is first and foremost an institution committed to teaching.

At NEIT, we believe and affirm that every student can learn; we recognize that different students may learn in different ways with differing levels of ability; and we recognize the importance of creating a learning environment in each classroom and laboratory that both challenges and supports each of our students.

Definition of an Educated Person

The New England Institute of Technology philosophy of education described in its Educational Philosophy is embraced firmly by faculty and staff. This philosophy is guided and sustained by the NEIT Statement of Mission and Objectives. It is intrinsic to the culture of the university and it is manifest in how and what the faculty teach and in what they expect of NEIT graduates as educated persons.

NEIT’s graduates achieve technical competence, and develop the values and standards of professional and ethical behavior that can serve them well in both the workplace and in our democratic society. These values include responsible citizenship, an appreciation of and respect for cultural diversity, and an informed world-view.

NEIT anticipates that its graduates know how to observe and to read carefully, to analyze and evaluate facts and ideas, to reach valid and well-supported conclusions, and to communicate clearly. The university expects also that its graduates appreciate other fields of knowledge—science, the arts and humanities, and the social sciences—and that they are able to integrate what they have learned from these subjects within their technical and professional fields.

The faculty strive to instill in their students the belief that knowledge coupled with experience leads to wisdom, and that education does not end with a degree, but continues throughout one’s lifetime. In the process, NEIT graduates may discover the joy to be found in learning, the hallmark of an educated person.
Enrollment

Fall 2021 Enrollment: The most recent data available

Total enrollment: 1,907

Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Faculty

Faculty

Architectural Building Engineering Technology, Interior Design, Construction Management

Philip Marks
Associate Professor and Chair
B. of Arch. Eng., Southern Polytechnic State University
LEED AP

Michael Hayes
Assistant Professor and Associate Chair
B.A., University of Rhode Island
M.S., Drexel University
LEED AP

Architectural Building Engineering Technology/Interior Design/Construction Management

Mia Alwen
Assistant Professor
B.A., Hobart and William Smith Colleges
M.I.A., Rhode Island School of Design

Paul Champigny
Associate Professor
B.S., Roger Williams College
M.A., University of Rhode Island

Dawn Edmondson
Professor
B.S., Atlantic Union College
M.F.A., I.A., Goddard College

Automotive Technology/Automotive Collision Repair Technology

Robert Kennedy
Assistant Professor and Chair
B.A., Rhode Island College

Manuel Couto
Assistant Professor
B.S., Rhode Island College

Herbert A. Gowdey, Jr.
Instructor
B.S., Rhode Island College

Michael Isabella
Assistant Professor
B.S., Rhode Island College

Mark Lite
Associate Professor
B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
M.S., Lesley College

Derek Martel
Assistant Professor
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.S., New England Institute of Technology

Daniel Perry, Jr.
Instructor
A.S., Ferris State University
B.S., New England Institute of Technology

Matthew Raboin
Assistant Professor
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.S., Johnson and Wales University

Virgilio Tavares
Assistant Professor
A.A., Community College of Rhode Island
B.S., Rhode Island College

Biological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technician

Rebbecca Silva
Assistant Professor and Chair
B.S., University of Rhode Island
M.S., University of Rhode Island

Paula T. Cantwell
Associate Professor
A.A., Community College of Rhode Island
A.S., Holyoke Community College
B.S., Westfield State College
B.S.N., University of Rhode Island
M.A., University of Rhode Island

Shellee Morehead
Assistant Professor
B.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
M.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D., University of Utah

Elizabeth O’Brien
Assistant Professor and Chair
B.S.N., University of Lowell
M.S., Manchester University

Building Construction Technology

Daniel Ducharme
Instructor and Chair
A.S., New England Institute of Technology

Business Management

Henry Johnson
Associate Professor and Chair
B.S., Johnson and Wales University
M.B.A., Johnson and Wales University
C.A.G.S., Johnson and Wales University

Heidi Allen
Associate Professor
B.A., Brown University
M.Ed., Rhode Island College
J.D., Suffolk University Law School

Sean Trainor
Assistant Professor
B.A., Providence College
M.B.A., Babson College – F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business

Criminal Justice

Raymond J. Angell III, Esq.
Professor and Chair
B.S., Roger Williams University
B.A., Rhode Island College
J.D., Roger Williams University

Sean Carmody
Assistant Professor
B.A., State University of New York, Potsdam
M.A., Anna Maria College

Michael Pezzullo
Instructor
B.S., Roger Williams University

Digital Media Production

Thomas P. Strolla
Professor and Chair
B.A., State University of New York at Oswego
M.A., Rhode Island College

Aaron Aguiar
Instructor
B.A., Gordon College
M.A.T., Rhode Island College
M.A., Rhode Island College

Michael Davis
Professor
B.S., Lyndon State College
M.A., University of Massachusetts

Matt Morin
Associate Professor
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.S., New England Institute of Technology

Anthony Ricci
Assistant Professor
B.S., Berklee College of Music

Electrical Technology/Electrical Technology with Renewable Energy Systems/Electronics, Robotics, and Drones Technology/Electrical Engineering Technology/Engineering Management/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Plumbing, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology/Air Conditioning Technology/Welding Engineering Technology

Michael T. Eggeman
Associate Professor and Chair
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.S., University of Rhode Island
M.S., New England Institute of Technology

Electrical Technology/Electrical Technology with Renewable Energy Systems

Edmund Borges
Assistant Professor
B.S.E.E., Brown University

Paul V. Westrom
Associate Professor
B.S., New School for Social Research
M.S., Capella University
Journey Electrician, RI

Electronics, Robotics, and Drones Technology/Electrical Engineering Technology

Antonio Coelho
Assistant Professor
A.S., Community College of Rhode Island
B.S., University of Rhode Island
B.S., New England Institute of Technology

Heating Technology

Dennis Sousa, Jr.
Instructor
A.S., New England Institute of Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Jennifer Hurley
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
M.S., University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

Christopher Vasconcelos
Assistant Professor
B.S., New England Institute of Technology
M.S., Bridgewater State University

Plumbing Technology

John Tavanian
Assistant Professor
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.A., Rhode Island College

Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Technology

Brian Sullivan
Assistant Professor
A.S., New England Institute of Technology

Graphic Design

John Szymkowicz
Associate Professor and Chair
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.S., New England Institute of Technology
M.A., Rhode Island College

David Johnson
Associate Professor
B.A., Rhode Island College
M.F.A., Lesley University

Health Science, Licensed Practical Nurse

Mary Benn
Assistant Professor and Chair, and LPN Program Director
Diploma, Nursing, Helene Fuld School of Nursing
B.S.N., South University
M.S.N., Ed., South University

Humanities and Social Sciences

Suzanne Gemma
Associate Professor and Chair
B.A., University of Rhode Island
J.D., Boston College

John Izzo
Assistant Professor and Assistant Chair
B.A., Providence College
J.D., Suffolk University Law School

Sarah Franco
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Rochester
M.A., Simmons College
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire

Sarah Holmes
Associate Professor
B.A., State University of New York, Fredonia
M.A., State University of New York, Brockport
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

Moira Keating
Associate Professor
B.A., College of the Holy Cross
M.A., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

William Murphy
Associate Professor
B.A., Harvard University
M.A., University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Information Technology/ Cybersecurity and Network Engineering/Cybersecurity Defense/Game Development and Simulation Programming/Software Engineering and Web Development/Video Game Design

E. Martin Truchon
Associate Professor and Chair
B.A., St. Leo’s College
M.S., Johnson & Wales University

Sal Gelsomino
Associate Professor and Assistant Chair
B.S., Providence College
M.A., Providence College

Jason Aguiar
Associate Professor
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.A., Emerson College
M.S., New England Institute of Technology

William Culbertson
Professor
B.F.A., Towson State University
M.A., Rhode Island School of Design

Timothy Culhane
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Rhode Island
M.A., University of Rhode Island

Jordan Dubreuil
Assistant Professor
A.A., Bristol Community College
B.Arch., Roger Williams University

Jason Kayarian
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Rhode Island
M.S., New England Institute of Technology

R. Scott Lambert
Professor
A.S., Community College of Rhode Island
B.A., Rhode Island College
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
Ed.D., Regis College

James McClure
Assistant Professor
B.A., Cogswell Polytechnical College
M.B.A., Babson College – F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business

George Saban
Professor
B.S., Cebu Institute of Technology
M.S., Bryant University
Ed.D., Northeastern University

Katherine Truchon
Instructor
B.F.A., The Maine College of Art

Marine Technology

Theodore D. Chamberlin
Assistant Professor
A.S., Florida Institute of Technology
B.S., University of Rhode Island

Mathematics and Sciences

Sharon Ryan
Associate Professor and Chair
B.S., University of Rhode Island
M.Ed., Providence College
M.A.T., Providence College

Kara Lau
Assistant Professor
B.A., Rhode Island College
M.A., Providence College

Diana Smith
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Rhode Island
M.S., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

Nursing

Elizabeth Raposa
Assistant Professor and Director of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Rhode Island
M.S.N., University of Massachusetts, Worcester
D.N.P., American Sentinel University

Stacie Nunziato
Associate Professor and Assistant Director of Nursing
A.A.S., Raritan Valley Community College
B.S.N., Salve Regina University
M.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
D.N.P., Chamberlain College of Nursing

Mary Benn
Assistant Professor & LPN Program Director
Diploma, Helene Fuld School of Nursing
B.S.N., South University
M.S.N., South University

Ashley Amrol
Instructor
B.S., University of Rhode Island
B.S.N., University of Rhode Island
M.S.N., American International College

Dianne Black Stanton
Assistant Professor and MSN Program Coordinator
B.S., Merrimack College
M.S.N. & B.S.N., Regis College
D.N.P., Chamberlain College of Nursing

Linda J. Del Vecchio-Gilbert
Professor
B.S.N., University of Rhode Island
M.S.N., Emory University
D.N.P., Simmons College

Jessica DiRocco
Instructor
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.S., New England Institute of Technology
M.S., Simmons College

John Fedo
Associate Professor
A.S.N., Community College of Rhode Island
B.S.N., Salve Regina University
M.S.N., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Michaela Frias
Instructor
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.S., New England Institute of Technology
M.S.N., Capella University

Mary Catherine Kelly
Associate Professor
B.S., Georgetown University
M.S.N., University of Texas
M.A./C.A.G.S., Salve Regina University

Jennifer Misuraca
Instructor
B.S.N., Grand Canyon University
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University

Robbin Neill
Assistant Professor
A.D.N., Community College of Rhode Island
B.S.N., Kaplan University
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University

Frank Raposa
Simulation Center Operational Lead
B.S., University of Rhode Island

Allison Stokes
Instructor
B.S.N., University of Rhode Island
M.S.N., University of Rhode Island

Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation Sciences

Randal Fedoruk
Professor and Chair
B.S., University of Alberta
M.A., New York University
O.T.D., Rocky Mountain University

Carol A. Doehler
Professor, Program Director of the PP-OTD program
B.S., Quinnipiac University
M.S., University of New Hampshire
O.T.D., Mt. Mary University

Joanne Jones
Professor
A.S., Johnson and Wales University
B.S., University of Texas, Galveston
M.S., Texas Tech University
O.T.D., Rocky Mountain University

Julia Ann Laird
Lab Assistant/Instructor
B.S., The College of New Jersey
M.S., Boston University

Mary Litchfield
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Instructor
A.S., Quinnebaug Valley Community College
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
M.S.O.T., New England Institute of Technology
O.T.D., New England Institute of Technology

Patricia McGee
Assistant Professor
B.S., Sacred Heart University
M.S., Sacred Heart University

Bethany Pratt
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Rhode Island
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
M.S.O.T., New England Institute of Technology
O.T.D., Mount Mary University

Elizabeth Remillard
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator/Instructor
B.S., Boston University
M.S., Boston University

Paramedic Technology

Frank Raposa
Nursing Simulation Center Operational Lead and Chair
B.S., University of Rhode Island

Physical Therapist Assistant

Laurie A. Miner
Associate Professor and Chair
B.S., Ithaca College
M.S., State University of New York, Albany
Ph.D., State University of New York, Albany

Debra Adams
Associate Professor
B.S., Quinnipiac University
D.P.T., College of St. Scholastica

Russell Benoit
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Massachusetts, Lowell
M.S., University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Michael A. Favocci
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor
A.A.S., Newbury College
B.S., University of Rhode Island

Public Health

Magali Angeloni
Assistant Professor and Chair
M.B.A., Providence College
Dr.PH, University of Illinois

Respiratory Care

Paul Mangino
Assistant Professor and Chair
B.S., Northeastern University
M.Ed., Johnson & Wales University
C.A.G.S., Johnson & Wales University
Ed.D., Johnson & Wales University

Shannon Regine
Instructor
A.A.S., Community College of Rhode Island
B.A., Providence College

Surgical Technology

Lisa Reed
Professor and Chair
A.S., Bristol Community College
B.S., Rhode Island College
M.S., Salve Regina University

Melissa Campbell
A.A., Community College of Rhode Island
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.S., Southern New Hampshire University
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University

Megan S. Treloar
Director of Clinical Sites / Assistant Professor
A.S., New England Institute of Technology
B.A., University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth
M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University

Veterinary Technology

Christopher Hannafin 
Assistant Professor and Chair
B.S., University of Rhode Island
D.V.M., Ross School of Veterinary Medicine

Donna Fortin Davidson
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Rhode Island
D.V.M., Tufts University

Nicholas Raimondi
Instructor
B.S., University of New Hampshire

Melanie Reilly
Instructor
A.S., St. Petersburg College
B.S., Purdue University

Adjunct Faculty – click here for complete listing
Fees, Charges and Refunds
Requirements and procedures and policies related to student fees, charges and refund policies

Tuition

Normally, for purposes of tuition assessment, NEIT defines a full-time course load as 12-19 credits per term. The tuition for these terms will remain at the full-time tuition rate. Student’s taking less than 12 course credits in a term will be assessed $700.00 per credit for tuition. Students taking more than 19 course credits in a term will be assessed the at the full-time tuition rate plus an additional tuition of $700.00 per credit hour for credits exceeding 19. All term fees will also be applicable. Please contact the Student Accounts Office for further information on tuition.

Non-Matriculated Students
Students who have not enrolled in a program of study but wish to take individual courses will pay the cost-per-credit rate in effect at the time they enroll for the course.

Fees

Administrative Fees
An administrative fee is charged at the beginning of each academic term. These fees cover the costs of administrative processing required for each student to register for each academic term and are non-refundable. See the tuition and fee schedule for current rates.

Student and Technology Fee
These fees are charged at the beginning of each academic term. These fees assist NEIT in providing the required hardware and software throughout the institution, internet accessibility, and university-sponsored services such as student accident insurance, the maintenance of the student parking areas, parking stickers, and the I.D./Library card. See the Tuition and Fee Schedule for current rates.

Laboratory Fees
A laboratory fee is charged at the beginning of each academic term and is used to cover the costs of equipment and material used in all courses. See the Tuition and Fee Schedule for current rates.

Other Fees
There may be other incidental charges assessed for certain courses to cover material that will be consumed during the period of study.

Cancellation Policy

Should an applicant not be accepted by the Admissions Office, the applicant will receive notification. New England Tech will make a complete refund of all monies paid.

Applicants who have been accepted by the Admissions Office may cancel their enrollment at the university prior to starting classes by written notice to the Director of Admissions. Students who cancel their enrollment or do not attend one class will receive a 100% refund of all payments less the non-refundable registration, and administrative fees.

NEIT reserves the right at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law, to return any tuition and fees or part thereof to any registered student who in the opinion of the university is unfit for the profession selected.

Institutional Tuition and Fees Refund Policy
1. Any refunds of tuition, student and lab fees, and meal plans for resident students are calculated on an academic term basis.
2. Students who withdraw from NEIT must notify the Registrar’s Office in writing. Absence from class does not constitute withdrawal. Tuition and fees refunds are pro-rated based on the following schedule:Written notification received by the Registrar:
  - In the first week* of class: refund of 75% of the term’s tuition and fees
  - In the second week* of class: refund of 50% of the term’s tuition and fees
  - In the third week* of class: refund of 25% of the term’s tuition and fees
  - After the third week* of class: no refund
3. Resident students who withdraw from NEIT or who plan to move out of NEIT housing for other reasons must immediately notify the Office of Residence Life by completing the Housing Move-Out Form located in My Housing on the Student Website. Moving out of the residence hall or not staying in one’s assigned room does not constitute withdrawal from housing. Students who assume residence in on-campus housing in any given term are responsible for all room charges for that term. There are no refunds.Meal plan refunds are pro-rated based on the following schedule for resident students who withdraw from NEIT:Written notification received by the Director of Residence Life:
  - In the first week* of class, will result in a refund of 75% of the term’s meal plan.
  - In the second week* of class, will result in a refund of 50% of the term’s meal plan.
  - In the third week* of class, will result in a refund of 25% of the term’s meal plan.
  - After the third week* of class, will result in no refund.Resident students who remain enrolled at NEIT and change to commuter status during an academic term must use their remaining meal plan balance before the end of the term in which they move out of the residence hall; and they must use the remaining dining flex dollars before the end of the academic year (three consecutive academic terms). There will be no refunds of meal plans or flex dollars.
4. Commuter students may purchase a declining balance meal plan from Chartwells, the company that provides food services at NEIT. Information about commuter students’ meal plan refunds can be found on Chartwells’ website, Dineoncampus.com/NETech.*Note: A week is an academic week, which begins on Sunday and ends on Saturday. An academic term is comprised of ten (10) weeks.
Return of Funds

Federal, state, and institutional financial aid will be returned to the appropriate source (e.g., federal, state, or other lender) in accordance with federal and state regulations in effect at the time of the student’s withdrawal. Information about the requirements for determining the treatment of Title IV funds when a student withdraws is available in the “Student Guide” which may be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.

See also: “Refunds to Financial Aid Programs” in the Financial Assistance Section of the catalog.
Public Information and Availability of NEIT Publications

Public Information

Routine requests for information are handled swiftly by the office concerned by calling 401-739-5000 and the office extension listed in the Student Consumer Information document.

Availability of NEIT’s Publications

University publications are made readily available to students and the public. The office of the Executive Vice President oversees all university publications and is the source for any response to reasonable requests for information not of a routine nature. A fair summary of NEIT’s most recent financial statement is available from the Vice President for Finance.
Statement of Mission and Objectives
The mission of New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is to provide specialized undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs which prepare students for professional and technical careers. Through the combination of professional and technical courses and an integrated liberal arts core, academic programs emphasize the relevance of continuous learning to personal and professional growth. Upon successful completion, graduates are prepared to enter the workforce or to continue their education. As an extension of the primary mission, NEIT offers the opportunity to pursue professional and technological studies to satisfy personal interests.

As an institution primarily devoted to teaching, NEIT provides opportunities for students from diverse educational backgrounds and with varying levels of ability to study in a variety of technological fields.

NEIT’s objectives are to:
1. offer technology programs that meet the career-oriented needs of students and to assist each student in identifying and developing a career path of interest.
2. stress the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practical application.
3. provide a laboratory approach, which prepares students for business and industry.
4. enable students to develop skills in writing, oral communication, and team building.
5. use innovative learning approaches to help each student realize his or her academic potential.
6. help students to develop skills in problem solving and in thinking logically, flexibly, and critically.
7. foster the student’s potential to contribute to and participate in a rapidly changing technological society.
8. provide a campus climate where our diverse student population is encouraged to respect the value of all people and to deal with social issues and responsibilities as members of our campus community and society.
9. encourage students to develop pride in the quality of their work.
10. create an appreciation for both the importance and joy of learning.
11. be environmentally responsible in the development and maintenance of its campus and to include environmentally responsible technologies in its curriculum.
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Student Complaint Information

Students taking classes at New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) should attempt to resolve any issues or complaints by first using the Student Conflict Resolution Procedure described in the Student Handbook. For cases that cannot be satisfactorily resolved internally, NEIT is required to provide both current and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accrediting body and the appropriate state agency for handling complaints in a student’s resident state.

New England Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Accreditation by NECHE applies to the institution as a whole. Information regarding the NECHE complaint process can be found on its website: https://www.neche.org/for-the-public/comments-complaints/.

Complaints concerning NEIT related to fraud or advertising, approval to operate, quality of education or accreditation requirements should be directed to the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903. https://www.riag.ri.gov/ConsumerProtection/About.php.

The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is a private nonprofit organization [501(c)(3)] that helps expand students’ access to educational opportunities and ensure more efficient, consistent, and effective regulation of distance education programs. New England Institute of Technology is a member of NC-SARA and complaints regarding distance education programs may be directed to https://nc-sara.org/student-complaints

Individuals located outside of Rhode Island (except those located in California or Massachusetts) may also direct complaints to the:

Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
560 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886-1304
401-736-1100
[email protected]

Complaints by individuals located in California or Massachusetts should be made to their local state agency (see list below).

Contact information for all state agencies is available below for students who wish to contact their local state agency.

Alabama

Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education
Private School Licensure Division
P.O. Box 302130
Montgomery, AL 36130-2130
www.accs.cc/index.cfm/school-licensure/complaints/

Alaska
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
PO Box 110505
Juneau, AK 99811-0505
[email protected]
acpe.alaska.gov/ConsumerProtection

Alaska Office of Attorney General
Consumer Protection Unit
1031 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
[email protected]
www.law.state.ak.us/pdf/consumer/FORM_complaint.pdf

Arizona
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
1740 W. Adams, 3rd Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
ppse.az.gov/complaint

Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Higher Education
Coordinating Board
423 Main Street, Suite 400
Little Rock, AR 72201
[email protected]
https://www.adhe.edu/institutions/academic-affairs/institutional-certification-advisory-committee/grievance-form

Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education
423 Main Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
[email protected]
www.sbpce.arkansas.gov/complaint-process”

California
California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
PO Box 980818
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
[email protected]
www.bppe.ca.gov/forms_pubs/complaint.pdf (form)

Colorado
Colorado Department of Higher Education
1560 Broadway, Suite 1600
Denver, CO 80202
https://highered.colorado.gov/academics/complaints/FileComplaint.aspx

Connecticut
Office of Higher Education
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 510 Hartford, CT 06103-1841
www.ctohe.org/StudentComplaints.shtml

Department of Consumer Protection
Complaint Center
450 Columbus Boulevard
Hartford, CT 06103
[email protected]
portal.ct.gov/DCP/Complaint-Center/Consumers—Complaint-Center
Consumer Complaint Hotline: 800-842-2649

Delaware
Delaware Higher Education Office
Townsend Building
401 Federal Street, Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
[email protected]

Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit Carvel State Office Bldg.
820 N. French Street, 5^th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
[email protected]
attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/fraud/cpu/complaint/

District of Columbia
District of Columbia
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Higher Education Licensure Commission
810 First Street NE, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
202-727-6436
osse.dc.gov/service/higher-education-licensure-commission-helc-public-complaints/

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Attorney General
441 4^th Street, NW
Suite 600 South
Washington, DC 20001
OAG Consumer Protection Hotline: 202-442-9828
Website: oag.dc.gov
oag.dc.gov/service/submit-consumer-complaint

Florida
Florida Department of Education
Commission for Independent Education
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
www.fldoe.org/policy/cie/file-a-complaint.stml

Georgia
State of Georgia
Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220
Tucker, GA 30084-5305
gnpec.georgia.gov/student-resources/student-complaints

Hawaii
State of Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection
Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
235 South Beretania St, Room 801
Honolulu, HI 96813-2419
[email protected]
cca.hawaii.gov/ocp/
cca.hawaii.gov/ocp/consumer-complaint/

Idaho
Idaho State Board of Education
Attn: State Coordinator for Private Colleges and Proprietary Schools
650 West State Street
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0037
[email protected]
boardofed.idaho.gov
boardofed.idaho.gov/higher-education-private/private-colleges-degree-granting/student-complaint-procedures/

Illinois
Illinois Board of Higher Education
1 N. Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333,
Springfield, IL 62701-1377
complaints.ibhe.org/
General Information: [email protected]
Institutional Complaint Hotline: 217-557-7359

Illinois Attorney General
Consumer Fraud Bureau
500 South Second Street
Springfield, IL 62701
www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers/conscomp.pdf
ccformsubmission.ilattorneygeneral.net/
Consumer Fraud Hotlines:
Chicago 1-800-386-5438, 1-800-964-3013 (TTY)
Springfield 1-800-243-0618, 1-877-844-5461 (TTY)
Carbondale 1-800-243-0607, 1-877-675-9339 (TTY)

Indiana
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
Attn: Complaints
101 West Ohio Street, Suite 550
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984
www.in.gov/che/2744.htm

Iowa
Iowa College Student Aid Commission
430 E. Grand Ave., FL 3
Des Moines, IA 50309
www.iowacollegeaid.gov/StudentComplaintForm

Kansas

Kansas Board of Regents
1000 Southwest Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
www.kansasregents.org/academic_affairs/private_out_of_state/complaint_process

Kentucky
Council on Postsecondary Education
1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 320
Frankfort, KY 40601
Email: [email protected]

Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education
300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601
kcpe.ky.gov
https://cpe.ky.gov/campuses/consumer_complaint.html

Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
1024 Capital Center Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
[email protected]
ag.ky.gov/Priorities/Protecting-Kentuckians/Pages/default.aspx

Louisiana
Louisiana Board of Regents
PO Box 3677
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677
regents.la.gov/students-parents/

Maine
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
www.maine.gov/doe/home

Office of the Maine Attorney General
Attorney General’s Consumer
Information and Mediation Service
6 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
[email protected]
www.maine.gov/ag/consumer/complaints/complaint_form.shtml

Maryland
Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 North Liberty Street, 10^th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
mhec.maryland.gov/institutions_training/Pages/career/pcs/complaint.aspx

Maryland Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
marylandattorneygeneral.gov/Pages/CPD/Complaint.aspx

Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
One Ashburton Place
Room 1401
Boston, MA 02108
www.mass.edu/forstufam/complaints/complaints.asp

Michigan
State of Michigan
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Corporations, Securities & Commercial Licensing Bureau
Administrative Services Section – Complaint Intake
P.O. Box 30018
Lansing, MI 48909
www.michigan.gov/pss

Minnesota
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
651-259-3975 or 1-800-657-3866
[email protected]
www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=1078

Minnesota Attorney General’s Office
1400 Bremer Tower
445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
www.ohe.state.mn.us/mPg.cfm?pageID=1078

Mississippi
Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
www.mississippi.edu/mcca/ (MCCA website)
www.mississippi.edu/mcca/downloads/studentcomplaintform.pdf (instructions & form)

Mississippi Commission of Proprietary Schools and College Registration
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211
601-432-6185
www.sbcjc.cc.ms.us/pdfs/pg/PSComplaintForm.pdf

Office of the Attorney General
State of Mississippi
PO Box 22947
Jackson, MS 39205
www.ago.state.ms.us/contact/
www.ago.state.ms.us/forms/complaint-form/

Missouri
Missouri Department of Higher Education
205 Jefferson Street
PO Box 1469
Jefferson City, MO 65102-1469
573-526-1577
[email protected]
dhewd.mo.gov/contactus.php

Montana
Montana University System
Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education
2500 Broadway Street
PO Box 203201
Helena, MT 59620-3201
mus.edu/che/arsa/StateAuthorization/Students.asp

Montana Department of Justice
Office of Consumer Protection
PO Box 200151
Helena, MT 59620-0151
[email protected]
dojmt.gov/consumer/consumer-complaints/

Nebraska
Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 95005
Lincoln, NE 68509-5005
ccpe.nebraska.gov/student-complaints-against-postsecondary-institutions

Office of the Attorney General
2115 State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
[email protected]

Nebraska Department of Education
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987
www.education.ne.gov/cc/complaint-form/

Nevada
Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
8778 South Maryland Parkway
Suite 115
Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
cpe.nv.gov/Students/Students_Home/

New Hampshire
New Hampshire Department of Education
101 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3494
www.education.nh.gov/highered/
my.doe.nh.gov/ESSWEB/HigherEducation/Complaint.aspx

New Jersey
New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
Office of the Secretary of Higher Education
1 John Fitch Plaza
10th Floor, PO Box 542
Trenton, NJ 08625-0542
www.state.nj.us/highereducation/
www.state.nj.us/highereducation/OSHEComplaintInstructions.shtml

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
124 Halsey Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/Pages/File-a-Complaint.aspx

New Mexico
New Mexico Higher Education Department
Private Postsecondary Schools Division
2048 Galisteo Street, Suite 4
Santa Fe, NM 87505-2100
hed.state.nm.us/students-parents/student-complaints

New York
Office of College and University Evaluation
New York State Education Department
89 Washington Avenue
Room 960 EBA
Albany, NY 12234
[email protected]
www.nysed.gov/college-university-evaluation/filing-complaint-about-college-or-university

New York State Education Department
116 West 32nd Street, 5th Floor
New York, New York 10001
www.acces.nysed.gov/bpss/student-rights

New York State Department of State
Division of Consumer Protection
Consumer Assistance Unit
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12231-0001
Consumer Assistance Hotline: 518-474-8583 or 800-697-1220
www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection/form/ComplaintForm1.asp

North Carolina
North Carolina Community College System Office of Proprietary Schools
200 West Jones St.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/proprietary-schools

North Carolina Department of Justice
Consumer Protection Division
Attorney General’s Office
Mail Service Center 9001
Raleigh, NC 27699-9001
ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint/consumer-complaint/
ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint/consumer-complaint/

North Dakota
North Dakota University System
State Authorization
1815 Shafer Street, Ste. 202
Bismarck, ND 58501-1217
ndus.edu/state-authorization-sara/

North Dakota Consumer Protection Division
Office of Attorney General
Gateway Professional Center
1050 E. Interstate Ave. Suite 200
Bismarck, ND 58503-5574
attorneygeneral.nd.gov/sites/ag/files/documents/ConsumerComplaint-SFN7418.pdf

Ohio
Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools
30 East Broad Street, Suite 2481
Columbus, OHIO 43215-31414
scr.ohio.gov/
scr.ohio.gov/Portals/0/PDFs/psr63.pdf?ver=2012-01-19-110616-257

Ohio Department of Higher Education
25 South Front Street
Columbus, OH 43215
www.ohiohighered.org/students/complaints

Ohio Attorney General
Consumer Protection Section
30 East Broad Street, 14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov

Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
405-225-9100
www.okhighered.org/current-college-students/complaints

State of Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
3700 N.W. Classen Boulevard, Suite 250
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
www.okhighered.org/current-college-students/complaints.shtml

Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General
Public Protection Unit
Attn: Investigative Analyst
313 N.E. 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
www.oag.ok.gov/

Oregon
Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Private Postsecondary Education
Office of Degree Authorization
255 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97310
https://www.oregon.gov/highered/about/Pages/complaints.aspx

Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Office of Private Postsecondary Education: Private Career Schools
775 Court Street NE Salem, OR 97301-3827
www.oregon.gov/highered/about/Pages/complaints.aspx

Oregon Department of Justice
Consumer Protection
[email protected]
justice.oregon.gov/consumercomplaints/OnlineComplaints/OnlineComplaintForm/en

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street, 12th floor
Harrisburg, PA 17126
www.education.pa.gov/Documents/Postsecondary-Adult/College%20and%20Career%20Education/Colleges%20and%20Universities/Higher%20Education%20Complaint%20Form.pdf

Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
Bureau of Consumer Protection
15th Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120
www.attorneygeneral.gov/submit-a-complaint

Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education
PO Box 1900
San Juan, PR 00910-1900
www.agencias.pr.gov/agencias/cepr/inicio/Pages/default.aspx

Puerto Rico Department of Justice
Apartado 9020192
San Juan, PR 00902-0192
www.justicia.pr.gov/

Rhode Island
Rhode Island Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner
560 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, Rhode Island 02886-1304
401-736-1100
[email protected]

Rhode Island Department of Attorney General
Consumer Protection Unit
150 South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
401- 274-4400
www.riag.ri.gov/ConsumerProtection/About.php

South Carolina
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
1122 Lady Street, Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29201
www.che.sc.gov/
https://www.che.sc.gov/CHE_Docs/AcademicAffairs/License/Complaint_procedures_and_form.pdf

South Dakota
South Dakota Board of Regents
306 East Capitol Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
[email protected]
www.sdbor.edu/Pages/default.aspx

South Dakota Office of Attorney General
Division of Consumer Protection
1302 E Hwy 14, Suite 3
Pierre, SD 57501-8053
consumer.sd.gov/complaintform.aspx

Tennessee
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
404 James Robertson Parkway
Suite 1900
Nashville, TN 37243
www.tn.gov/thec/

Texas
Texas Workforce Commission
Career Schools and Colleges
101 East 15th Street, Room 226-T
Austin, TX 78778-0001
twc.texas.gov/partners/career-schools-colleges-forms-publications

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
1200 E. Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752
www.thecb.state.tx.us/

Office of Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
P.O. Box 12548 Austin, TX 78711-2548
www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection/file-consumer-complaint

Utah

Utah Department of Commerce
Division of Consumer Protection
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
[email protected]
dcp.utah.gov/complaints/index.html

Vermont
Vermont Agency of Education
219 North Main Street, Suite 402
Barre, VT 05641
[email protected]
education.vermont.gov/documents/EDU-VTAOE-Complaint_Resolution_for_Postsecondary_Education.pdf

Vermont Attorney General’s Office
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609
[email protected]
www.uvm.edu/consumer?Page=complaint.html

Virginia
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
101 North 14th Street, 10th Floor
James Monroe Building
Richmond, VA 23219
[email protected]
www.schev.edu/index/students-and-parents/resources/student-complaints

Washington
Washington Student Achievement Council
917 Lakeridge Way SW
Olympia, WA 98502
[email protected]
www.wsac.wa.gov/protecting-education-consumers

Washington Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
128 10^th Avenue SW
P.O. Box 43105
Olympia, WA 98504-3105
360-709-4600 [email protected]
www.wtb.wa.gov/private-career-schools/

Washington State
Office of the Attorney General
1125 Washington Street SE
PO Box 40100
Olympia, WA 98504-0100 fortress.wa.gov/atg/formhandler/ago/ContactForm.aspx?subject=Consumer%20Protection fortress.wa.gov/atg/formhandler/ago/ComplaintForm.aspx

West Virginia
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
1018 Kanawha Blvd, East, Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301

West Virginia Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Division
PO Box 1789
Charleston, WV 25326-1789
Consumer Protection Hotline: 800-368-8808
[email protected]
ago.wv.gov/consumerprotection/Pages/default.aspx

Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin Educational Approval Board
431 Charmany Drive, Suite 102
Madison, WI 53719
[email protected]
dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Programs/EducationalApproval/Student.aspx

Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Education
Hathaway Building, 2nd Floor
2300 Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
edu.wyoming.gov
edu.wyoming.gov/in-the-classroom/health-safety/facilities-safety/

Office of the Attorney General
Consumer Protection Unit
Kendrick Building
2320 Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
ag.wyo.gov/cpu/consumer-complaints

This list includes contact information for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico and should not be construed as informative of what agencies regulate the institution or in what states NEIT is licensed or required to be licensed.

NEIT strives to keep this list current but it is possible that a state’s complaint process or contact information may change without NEIT’s awareness. If the information given for your state is inaccurate, or if you are having difficulty contacting an agency in your state, please contact NEIT’s Office of Student Support Services 401-739-5000 Ext. 3441 for assistance.
Student Conduct

Rules and regulations for student conduct

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

University policies, rules, and procedures setting forth student rights and responsibilities are published in the catalog and the Student Handbook. It is the student’s responsibility to review these publications. Copies of the most recent versions of these publications are available on the New England Tech Student Home Page https://students.neit.edu/.

Student Conduct

It is expected that each member of the university community will responsibly participate in a cooperative learning experience. To ensure the success of this experience, the university requires a community which encourages mutual respect. Students who have concerns of any kind are urged to consult immediately with an appropriate member of the university community. Students who are unclear as to who may best resolve their concerns should consult the Office of Student Support Services. This office will refer the student to the appropriate department and will assist the student as necessary.

Students who have conflicts involving staff, other students, academic matters or any other aspect of their university experience should follow the procedures outlined in the Student Handbook entitled “Student Conflict Resolution Procedure.”

Any student who feels he/she was unfairly disciplined or dismissed may petition in writing as published in the Student Conduct Policy and Disciplinary Procedures as described below.

Student Conduct Policy and Disciplinary Procedures

It is a major objective at NEIT to protect and preserve the quality of the educational environment for everyone. This objective entails two basic expectations:

a. That the NEIT community expects high standards of courtesy, integrity, and responsibility from all of its members.
b. That each student is responsible for his/her conduct, and that continuation as a student is conditional upon compliance with the requirements expressed or implied in this policy.

University officials are charged with the welfare of all students. It is in this regard that NEIT reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action to protect the safety and well-being of the campus community.

Disregard on the part of the student for the university’s rules, regulations or policies, or exhibition of behavior by a student, on- or off-campus, that in the sole judgment
of university officials demonstrates a serious lack of respect for other members of the campus community or that could be considered a potential safety threat to the campus community, may require the immediate application of sanctions or disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

It is neither possible nor necessary to specify every instance of misconduct that could result in sanctions, disciplinary action or dismissal from the university. Grounds for sanctions, disciplinary action or dismissal include but are not limited to: the use, possession or sale of intoxicating beverages on campus; the use, possession or sale of illegal drugs on campus; gambling on campus; insubordination; nonpayment of financial obligations; the unauthorized use of school equipment including computers and computer systems; academic dishonesty; plagiarism; violation of copyright laws; assault; harassment; disruptive, disorderly or indecent behavior; serious criminal offenses; or failure to exhibit the highest quality of behavior, good citizenship and respect for the campus community, both on- and off-campus.

Disciplinary action is based upon the nature and severity of the matter and on general principles of fair treatment. Disciplinary actions will take into account the effect of the conduct on the victim and/or college community, the student’s disciplinary history, and/or whether disciplinary actions such as warnings or probation are likely to change the student’s conduct. While every attempt will be made to fairly and consistently administer its disciplinary procedures, NEIT will also seek to be responsive to the facts and circumstances of each individual case. Some disciplinary actions may be more punitive than others due to the seriousness of the offense.

Sanctions or dismissal of the student under this policy does not terminate the student’s or guarantor’s obligation to meet his or her financial obligations to NEIT.

*This is intended to be a summary of NEIT’s Student Conduct Policy and Disciplinary Procedures. The entire policy is published in the Student Handbook and includes a listing of NEIT personnel with authority for imposing disciplinary action and the process for student appeals.
Student Consumer Information
The School Disclosure Requirements of the United States Department of Education require colleges annually to distribute to all enrolled students a notice of the availability of information that is required to be made available to students. In compliance with this requirement, New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) is distributing this document to each enrolled student.

For each targeted area, the document includes a brief description; the office address where the information may be found; and a phone number. It is NEIT’s intention to provide you with easy and complete access to any information you need as a student. Please feel free to contact any of the offices indicated at any time.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INFORMATION

Title IV and Availability of Individuals Responsible for Disseminating Information About Institutional Financial Assistance. – The Financial Aid Office is the primary source for information about institutional financial assistance at New England Institute of Technology. Financial Aid staff are available to assist enrolled or prospective students in obtaining financial aid information. Detailed information about the availability of financial aid, the application process, and each of the areas listed below, is available in the Financial Aid Office located in Room N110 on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818. Tel. 401-739-5000 Ext: 3354. Office hours: Monday –Thursday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. – 12:00 pm. [email protected]

Financial Aid – Descriptions of available federal, state, institutional, and outside sources of assistance, eligibility criteria, methods of disbursement, terms and conditions of loans, and employment opportunities are available in various office publications and in the Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Student Eligibility for Financial Aid – Financial aid at NEIT is available from a variety of sources. Financial aid awards are not automatic. Applicants interested in any need-based financial aid programs at NEIT must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with NEIT for each academic year that they are in college. FAFSA forms are available on-line. Tips for filing the FAFSA online can be obtained in the Financial Aid Office (see location above). (See location above).

Sources of Financial Aid – A list of financial aid sources including Federal and State grants, loans, scholarships and institutional aid is available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

The Student Guidebook – This publication provides procedures and forms for applying for financial aid as well as student eligibility requirements. Copies are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

NEIT’s Financial Aid Award Policy – NEIT’s Financial Aid Award Policy sets forth the criteria for selecting recipients and criteria for determining the amount of a student’s award. Copies of the policy are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Statement of Borrower- A statement of the rights and responsibilities of students receiving financial aid is available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Criteria for Continued Eligibility – Descriptions of the criteria for continued student eligibility under each financial aid program are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Award Letters – Award Letters describe the amount and method by which financial assistance disbursements will be made to students and the frequency of those disbursements. Award letters are distributed by NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above) to individuals who apply for financial aid.

NEIT’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy – NEIT’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy provides the qualitative Grade Point Average (GPA) and quantitative (credits attempted) standards which a student must maintain in order to be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress in his or her course of study for the purpose of receiving financial assistance and the criteria by which the student who has failed to maintain satisfactory academic progress may re-establish his or her eligibility for financial assistance. The Policy is published in the catalog and is also available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Loan Terms – The terms of any loan for which a student applies as part of the student’s financial assistance package will be provided to the student at the time of loan application and are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Sample Loan Repayment Schedule – Sample loan repayment schedules are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Repaying Loans – A description of the necessity for repaying loans is available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Federal Work Study Guide – The Federal Work Study Guide lists the general conditions and terms applicable to any employment provided to a student as part of the student’s financial assistance package. Copies of the Guide are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Work Description Forms – A listing of the job duties required in specific work study positions are provided to all work study students prior to beginning the program. Copies are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

NEIT Federal-Work Study Selection and Placement Procedures – Procedures for the selection and placement for NEIT’s Federal Work-Study Program are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Entrance and Exit Counseling Information – NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above) will assist students enrolled at NEIT who are receiving funds under the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Programs to complete the required online entrance and exit counseling.

Financial aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations – A sheet explaining the consequences to the awarding of financial aid to Students Convicted of Possession or Sale of Drugs is provided to all students upon enrollment and is available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Deferments for Performed Services –Borrowers in the Federal Direct Stafford Loan Programs may be eligible for deferred payment provisions as a result of service in the Peace Corps, service under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, or comparable volunteer services for a tax-exempt organization in community service. Borrowers should seek applications and detailed information from their lender. Any other questions should be directed to NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Return of Title IV Funds – Federal financial aid is returned pursuant to regulations governing Title IV Funds. Information about the requirements for determining the treatment of Title IV funds when a student withdraws from NEIT is available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above).

Cost of Attending NEIT – Tuition and Fee Schedules providing a listing of tuition and fees charged to full-time and part-time students including estimates of necessary books and supplies, estimates of typical charges for room and board, transportation costs for commuting students or for students living on or off-campus and any additional cost of a program in which the student is enrolled or expresses a specific interest, are available in NEIT’s Financial Aid Office (see location above). Also available here.

OTHER GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION

Title and Availability of Individuals Responsible for Disseminating Information About Other Institutional Information. – The Offices listed below are the primary sources for information about other general institutional information concerning New England Institute of Technology. Departmental staff are available to assist enrolled or prospective students in obtaining information. Detailed information about the availability of information in each of the areas listed below is available Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Admission Procedures, Cost of Attendance, and Academic Programs – Admission procedures and processes, average cost of attending NEIT, and information about academic programs may be obtained from the Admissions Office located in Room N 100 on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich , RI 02818 Tel. 401-739-5000 Ext. 3357 [email protected]

Policy on Vaccinations – Applicants must provide a certificate, signed by a physician, confirming that they have been immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella, that they have received a booster dose of tetanus and diphtheria (Td) within the last 10 years, and 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine or a positive titer. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine in the last 5 years is required for students under the age of 22 who will live in the Residence Hall. Additional vaccination requirements may be required in the Health Sciences Programs. Speak with your Admission’s Officer. NEIT’s institutional policy on vaccinations may be obtained from the Admissions Office (see location above).

Information about NEIT’s Student Drug and Alcohol Policy – Information about NEIT’s Student Drug and Alcohol Policy is available in the Office of Student Support Services, located in Room N 201 on the second floor, East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3441.

Withdrawal – Requirements for officially withdrawing from NEIT are outlined in the NEIT Catalog. Withdrawal forms are available in the Registrar’s Office, located in Room N 116 on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Tel. 401-739-5000 Ext. 3300.

Post-graduate Employment and Education – Information about the percentage of graduates employed in field, and types of employment obtained by graduates is available in the Career Services Office located in Room S 104 on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Tel. 401-739-5000 Ext. 3458.

Services and Facilities for Students with Disabilities – Questions concerning services available to students with disabilities should be directed to NEIT’s 504 Coordinator, Lee Peebles, Director of Student Life located on the second floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818, RI Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3414.

Information on Student Body Diversity – Student body diversity including information on the percentage of enrolled full-time students who are male, female, receive Federal Pell Grants, or who have self-identified as members of major racial or ethnic may be obtained at https://nces.ed.gov/IPEDS/. Any questions related to this information should be directed to, Scott Freund, Executive Vice President, located on the third floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3640.

Accrediting and Licensing – Information about the accrediting and licensing agencies for NEIT’s academic programs is available in the Office of Teaching and Learning located on the third floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3438.

Academic Program Listings – The NEIT Catalog provides a listing of the academic programs of the institution, including current degree programs and other educational and training programs, the instructional, laboratory, and other physical facilities which relate to the academic program, and the institution’s faculty and other instructional personnel. Copies of specific academic programs may be obtained directly from the various academic departments on campus. A listing of the location of those departments can be obtained in NEIT’s Office of Teaching and Learning (see location above).

Copyright Infringement (Peer to Peer File Sharing) – NEIT’s Policy on Computing and Network Resource Use sets forth the civil and criminal liabilities students may face for unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials including peer-to-peer file sharing and prohibited use of the institution’s information technology system for those activities is available in NEIT’s Office of Teaching and Learning (see location above).

Transfer of Credit/Articulation Agreements – Institutions participating in Title IV must publicly disclose their transfer of credit policies. The policy must disclose, at a minimum, the criteria an institution uses regarding the transfer of credit earned at another higher education institution and a list of any institutions with which the institution has established an articulation agreement. Information regarding NEIT’s Transfer of Credit Policy can be obtained in NEIT’s Office of Teaching and Learning (see location above).

Voter Registration – The Board of Elections for the State of Rhode Island has created a website from which individuals may obtain Rhode Island and National voter registration forms: https://www.elections.state.ri.us/registration/intro.htm

Assistance with voter registration questions is available in the Student Activities Office located in S120B on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Tel 401-739-5000 ext. 3565.

NEIT’s Institutional Refund Policy – NEIT’s Institutional Refund Policy sets forth the institution’s policy for the return of unearned tuition and fees or other refundable portion of costs paid to the institution and is published in the catalog. Copies are also available by contacting the Business Office located in N119E on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818, Tel. 401- 739-5000 ext. 3338.

Graduation Rates – The graduation rates are available starting with the cohort for the fall term 1996-97. The graduation rates are calculated for the first-time, full-time, degree- or certificate-seeking students who completed their undergraduate program within 150 percent of normal completion time. Copies of the graduation rates are available in the Business Office (see location above).

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) – The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their educational records. They include the right to: 1) inspect, review, and/or request an amendment to these records; 2) consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information in these records; 3) restrict disclosure of information designated as directory information that may be released without consent of the student; and 4) file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education for alleged failure by NEIT to comply with FERPA requirements. Annual notification of student rights to privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 and procedures for obtaining this information is published in the Student Handbook available online at students.neit.edu and is distributed annually to all students by e-mail. You may also obtain a copy of this notification by contacting the Business Office (see location above).

Campus Security Report, Drug Prevention Policy, & Crime Statistics – This publication includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus and in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by NEIT and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes NEIT’s campus emergency response and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters as well as standards of conduct prohibiting the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illegal drugs and alcohol by students and employees on campus. It also includes a description of applicable laws, health risks and description of drug or alcohol counseling, treatment, rehabilitation or reentry programs. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Business Office (see location above).

Missing Student Notification Policy – The purpose of this policy, in compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, is to provide students with procedures and information for reporting a missing person. The policy applies specifically to students who reside in NEIT’s residence hall(s). (See full policy in the Student Handbook.) You can obtain a copy of the policy by contacting the Office of Student Support Services, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818, RI Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3441.

Timely Warnings NEIT will make timely reports to the campus community on potentially dangerous criminal activity on or near campus which represents a serious or continuing threat to students and employees on campus or in the immediate area. Names of victims in such reports shall be withheld as confidential. In addition to notification through ENS, NEIT, as appropriate, will issue timely warnings via the university e-mail system, in-class announcements, or other appropriate means (Reports). Any such Reports shall be provided to students and employees in a timely manner. See policy on page 71 if the Student Handbook.

Emergency Notification – In the event that a situation arises on campus that in the judgment of NEIT’s administration constitutes an ongoing or continuing threat to the health or safety of students and/or employees, the institution will, without delay, and taking into account the safety of the community, determine the content of the notification and initiate a campus wide “emergency notification” through NEIT’s Rave Emergency Notification System (ENS), unless the notification will, in the professional judgment of responsible authorities, compromise efforts to assist victims or to contain, respond to, or otherwise mitigate the emergency. See Annual Campus Security Report. You may also obtain a copy of this notification by contacting the Business Office (see location above).

Fire Safety Procedures and Emergency Action Plan – All students must leave any facility where a fire alarm is activated as promptly as possible via the nearest available exit. No one is expected to endanger him/herself in order to assist with evacuation of others, but everyone has a duty to ensure that other occupants are aware of an emergency. It is expected that individuals, as long as they are not endangering themselves, will aid anyone requiring assistance to safely evacuate the building.

NEIT tests its emergency response and evacuation procedures on at least an annual basis, including publicizing its procedures in conjunction with at least one test per calendar year, and documenting a description of the exercise as well as the date and time of the exercise and whether it was announced or unannounced. See Fire Safety Procedures and Emergency Action Plan in Student Handbook. You can obtain a copy of the procedures by contacting the Office of Student Support Services, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818, RI Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3441.

Crime Statistics – See NEIT’s Campus Security Report, Drug Prevention Policy, & Crime Statistics above.

Student Handbook – The Student Handbook is applicable to all NEIT students. The Student Conduct Policy and regulatory policies and procedures apply to all students. This Handbook provides information about student life resources and student activities at NEIT, and the applicable policies and procedures, including behavioral standards. Students are expected to become familiar with the contents of this Handbook, to act with careful consideration of its requirements, and to seek assistance whenever necessary and as directed. In some instances, regulations governing a particular subject matter in the Handbook are also contained in the College catalogs or in other promulgated notices. The provisions of this Handbook are subject to revision by posting or otherwise published notice during the academic year. The Student Handbook can be found here.

Consumer Complaints – In accordance with Department of Education regulations, the Rhode Island Department of Attorney General has established the following complaint process related to receiving and resolving complaints. Complaints alleging violations of state consumer protection laws (e.g., laws related to fraud or false advertising) will be referred to the Consumer Protection Unit within the Department of Attorney General and shall be reviewed and handled by that Unit. Complaints alleging violations of state laws or rules related to approval to operate or licensure of postsecondary institutions will be referred to the appropriate Division within the Department of Attorney General and shall be reviewed and handled by that Division. Complaints related to quality of education or accreditation requirements shall be referred either to the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the entity with primary responsibility for accreditation of Rhode Island institutions of higher education, or a specialized accreditor with oversight of particular programs. Contact the Attorney General’s Office By phone: General Helpline 401-274-4400 By mail: Office of the Attorney General, 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903 Online: https://www.riag.ri.gov/contact/

Accreditation – New England Institute of Technology is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Commission indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality periodically applied though a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the Commission is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:

New England Commission of Higher Education

301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210, Wakefield, MA 01880

(781) 425-7785

E-Mail: [email protected]

The programs listed below have specialized professional accreditations. Please check the program descriptions in the Curriculum section for details.
- Electrical Engineering Technology, B.S.
- Mechanical Engineering Technology, B.S.
- Medical Laboratory Technology, A.S.
- Nursing, A.S.
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.
- Occupational Therapy, M.S.
- Paramedic Technology, A.S.
- Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.
- Public Health, MPH
- Respiratory Care, A.S.
- RN to BSN, B.S.
- Surgical Technology, A.S.
- Veterinary Technology, A.S
Inquiries regarding the status of NEIT’s accreditation by these organizations should be directed to the Office of Teaching and Learning (see location above.)

Professional Licensure or Certification Disclosures

The programs listed below have licensure or certificate requirements. Please check the program descriptions in the curriculum section for details.
- Medical Laboratory Technology, A.S.
- Nursing, A.S.
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.
- Occupational Therapy, M.S.
- Paramedic Technology, A.S.
- Physical Therapist Assistant, A.S.
- Public Health, MPH
- Respiratory Care, A.S.
- RN to BSN, B.S.
- Surgical Technology, A.S.
- Veterinary Technology, A.S
Inquiries regarding the requirements of licensing for these programs should be directed to the Office of Teaching and Learning (see location above.)

Catalog – The catalog contains useful information about the College, including admission, enrollment, the academic calendar, degree requirements, course offerings, and academic policies and procedures. The catalog is available in an online version – https://www.neit.edu/About-Us/New-England-Institute-of-Technology-Catalog that is updated on a scheduled basis. The catalog is not intended to be and should not be relied upon as a statement NEIT’s contractual commitments between the University and its students. NEIT reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes of any nature to this catalog, including but not limited to the policies, procedures, programs of instruction, academic calendar and schedule, fees, and personnel. The University reserves the right in its sole discretion to reschedule classes with or without extending the academic term, cancel scheduled courses and other academic activities, and require or afford alternatives for scheduled courses or other academic activities, with notice of such action provided as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances. Copies of the catalog can be obtained from Admissions Office located in Room N 100 on the first floor of the East Greenwich Campus, One New England Tech Boulevard, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Tel. 401-739-5000 ext. 3357 https://www.neit.edu/Admissions

Nondiscrimination – New England Institute of Technology admits qualified students of any race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights and privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. New England Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs nor does New England Institute of Technology discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or national and ethnic origin in any phase of its employment process.

The university has designated Scott Freund, Executive Vice President, to coordinate the university’s efforts to comply with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other laws, orders and regulations governing discrimination. Any questions or concerns regarding Title IX, Section 504 or other state or local federal laws related to discrimination should be directed to Scott Freund, Executive Vice President, New England Institute of Technology, One New England Tech Boulevard East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818, 401-739- 5000

Individuals with disabilities who seek reasonable accommodations or information concerning accommodations should contact NEIT’s 504 Coordinator, Lee Peebles at One New England Tech Blvd., East Greenwich, RI; Tel. 401-739-5000; email [email protected]

https://nces.ed.gov/pubs2010/2010831rev.pdf

August 2020
Student Success

Of the students who graduated in 2022, the most recent data available, over 96% of those who were available for employment obtained employment in their field. Those available for employment include graduates who obtained employment in their fields and graduates who submitted a resume for employment assistance to the Career Services Office who have not yet obtained employment in their field. Graduates who are not available for employment include those who are furthering their education, those who have entered the military, those with personal plans, those who do not desire to seek employment in their field, and those who do not want the assistance of the Career Services Office. Also included are graduates who cannot be reached by the Career Services Office. These graduates may be employed in their field; however, the Career Services Office is unable to obtain information about their employment status.

Approximately 90% of NEIT students continue from term to term, and approximately 50% of the total student population graduate.

For additional information regarding professional licensure pass rates, click on a program below:

Medical Laboratory Technician
Nursing
RN to BSN
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy (MS)
Paramedic Technology
Physical Therapist Assistant
Respiratory Care
Surgical Technology

For additional information on student outcomes click here.
Support Services

Academic and Other Support Services

Office of Student Support Services

The Student Advisor is the student’s first point of contact regarding any questions the student may have regarding New England Tech including questions about degree requirements, NEIT policies and procedures, and campus resources. Student Advisors provide the information, support and encouragement necessary to assist students in reaching their educational goals.

Students who are experiencing difficulties with their course work or who encounter problems that interfere with the successful completion of their programs are urged to contact their Student Advisor. The Student Advisors visit technology classrooms frequently and are available to help students with any problems that may affect their ability to be successful in school.

Students with disabilities who wish to request accommodations must self identify, communicate their needs to their Student Advisor and provide current and comprehensive documentation concerning the nature and extent of their disability. Because course requirements can vary greatly, students must communicate their needs to their Student Advisor and request accommodations on a quarterly basis.

Academic Skills Center

The overall mission of the Academic Skills Center (ASC) is to address the learning needs, academic performance, and success of all our students. The ASC provides academic support to New England Tech students throughout the entire course of their education. This support begins with assessment, placement and advisement of new students, and continues with our many learning assistance services and programs. In partnership with NEIT’s faculty and administrative staff, the ASC helps students prepare themselves to become more effective, self-directed, lifelong learners.

The ASC offers courses in pre-college reading, writing, and math for those who need to build their basic skills. A variety of enrichment courses are available and provide students with the opportunity to build their reading comprehension along with their writing, research, and language skills.

In addition to providing one-on-one assistance to the entire NEIT student body, the ASC is dedicated to providing professional tutorial support and other learning strategies for students specifically in need of personalized instruction in:
• Math and Physics
• Reading and Writing
• Science
• Study Skills and Class Presentations
• Internet Access, Canvas, and NEIT Email
• MS Office Software Training

Adaptive technology is also available for students who need alternative learning strategies to succeed in their courses.

The ASC is open and available to students during business hours, Monday to Saturday. For more information about the Academic Skills Center, please call us at 401-739-5000 ext. 3428 or visit us in Suite S103 at NEIT’s East Greenwich Campus.

The Career Services Office

The Career Services Office offers assistance to students and graduates in many aspects of the job search. Workshops are conducted to enhance students’ job-seeking skills. Students are also encouraged to meet individually with members of the Career Services staff to perfect their resumes, interviewing skills, and job search techniques. Students are also invited to visit the Career Services Office, the Library, and the Library’s website (https://library.neit.edu) to review instructional job search materials.

Many employers use NEIT as a resource when recruiting new employees. The Career Services staff also contacts employers to identify employment opportunities for students and graduates. Students and graduates may review the names of company contacts as well as other reference materials to identify job lead sources. Part-time employment listings are also available in the Career Services Office and posted on campus bulletin boards.

A student is eligible to receive assistance in obtaining full-time employment in his/her field of study when he/she has fulfilled graduation requirements, has met all of his/her financial obligations and has submitted a resume in the prescribed NEIT form to the Career Services Office. The resume will be circulated, as appropriate, to employers who are looking for candidates with technical skills. It is the university’s policy that a student who fails to submit a resume and/or keep appointments with prospective employers or with the Career Services staff is formally acknowledging that he/she is unavailable for employment assistance.

Library and Information Commons

The NEIT Library and Information Commons contain a unique collection of materials to support the research, professional, and personal growth needs of the university community. Both print and digital resources are available in a welcoming environment with a variety of spaces for study and research.

The Library provides a cultural center for the university through an annual all-university art show, rotating exhibits of classwork in the fine and applied arts, and lectures and presentations on wide-ranging topics.

A comprehensive website (https://library.neit.edu) provides access to library resources such as the online catalog, full-text databases, and web pages pertaining to each program and all elective courses. These online resources are always available and are designed to support student success in class and in the workplace.
Title IX and Nondiscrimination Policy

New England Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a manner. The requirement not to discriminate in the education program or activity extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to New England Institute of Technology may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator or to the Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

New England Institute of Technology admits qualified students of any race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national and ethnic origin to all the rights and privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the university. New England Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship, and loan programs, and other school-administered programs nor does New England Institute of Technology discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or national and ethnic origin in any phase of its employment process.

Title IX Coordinator

Scott Freund, Executive Vice President
New England Institute of Technology
One New England Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, Rhode Island 02818
401-739-5000
[email protected]

Policy and Grievance Process

New England Institute of Technology’s Title IX policy and grievance procedures provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any action that would be prohibited by Title IX, as well as a grievance process that complies with the Title IX Regulations as they pertain to formal complaints. New England Institute of Technology’s Title IX policy and grievance procedures describe the grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how New England Institute of Technology will respond.

Title IX policy and grievance and grievance procedures can be viewed here.

Training Materials

Training materials used to train Title IX personnel can be viewed here.
Transfer of Credit
Requirements and procedures and policies related to the transfer of credit

The transferability of NEIT credits to other institutions is determined by the institution to which the student transfers. An institution’s accreditation cannot guarantee that credits earned at that institution will be accepted for transfer by any other institution.

A student who wishes to transfer credits to another college should consult his or her department chair and the Office of Teaching and Learning. Any college to which a student may wish to transfer will evaluate transfer credit on an individual basis, taking into consideration such matters as the student’s performance and the field the student wishes to enter. Graduates of NEIT associate degree programs have successfully transferred to bachelor’s programs at a number of colleges and universities.

Admission with Advanced Standing

Applicants may be admitted with advanced standing at the discretion of the Office of Teaching and Learning. Consideration is given to the following:
1. Credits from an accredited post-secondary institution. An official transcript must be submitted to the Office of Teaching and Learning. Academic credit will be given only to courses in which a student earned a “C” or above (transfer credit). A grade of “B” or above is required for transfer of credits for the Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy.
2. Credits through CLEP and challenge exams (challenge credit authorized by department chairs or the Director of Academic Skills).
3. Credit may be extended for past work experience which represents college-level skills or competencies and can be properly documented, verified, and related to educational objectives through the submission of a portfolio (portfolio review credit).
Contact the Office of Teaching and Learning, 888-913-2171 x 3438 for more detailed information.

Institutions with which New England Institute of Technology has established articulation agreements.

Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute

Bermuda College

Boston Architectural Center

Community College of Rhode Island

H. Lavity Stout Community College

Mercer County Community College

Norges Kreative Fagskole

Sunriver University

The University College of the Cayman Islands
Typical Length of Study and Expected Amount of Student Debt Upon Graduation

Typical Length of Study

Most Associate in Science degree programs can be completed in as little as 18 months, and Bachelor of Science programs in as little as 3 years.

The master’s program in Occupational Therapy can be completed in ten terms or approximately two-and-a-half years.

The master’s programs in Information Technology, Cybersecurity Defense, Construction Management, and Engineering Management can be completed in as little as 18 months for qualified students.

The master’s programs in Nursing and Public Health can be completed in as little as 2 years for qualified students.

The Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate degree program can be completed in as little as 15 months.

Expected Amount of Student Debt Upon Graduation

The average amount of undergraduate loan debt for a student borrower starting as a first time, first year student and receiving an associate’s degree for the 2021-2022 year is $23,395.00.

The estimated amount of graduate loan debt for a student borrower receiving a graduate degree for 2021-2022 year is $41,478.00.

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