CT State Community College is a premier comprehensive statewide community college serving nearly 70,000 students annually and focused on building upon the history of Connecticut’s 12 legacy community colleges.
October 7, 2026
Dear CT State Colleagues,
On September 23, we formally requested that the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) extend CT State's comprehensive evaluation schedule by one year, moving our self-study and evaluation visit from fall 2027 to fall 2028. I’m writing to share that NECHE has approved our request.
We sought this additional time to support the work underway to strengthen our leadership structure, governance, and financial stability — as well as to continue the important work underway regarding strategic planning. The revised schedule will allow us to demonstrate progress in these areas and engage faculty, staff, and students across our 12 campuses in a thorough and candid self-study.
The President's Office and Provost's Office will work together to develop a revised timeline for the NECHE Steering Committee and share next steps with the college community. Our accreditation work will continue, building on the committee's efforts to date. This extension does not change CT State's five- and ten-year accreditation cycle.
Thank you to the Steering Committee and everyone contributing to this work. With the additional time, we will continue moving forward with preparations for fall 2028. I appreciate the care and commitment you bring to this process and look forward to working together as we reflect on our progress and strengthen CT State for the students and communities we serve.
Sincerely,
Christina Royal, Ph.D.
Interim President
Phone: 860-612-7003
Email: CTState-President@ct.edu
or margaret.vancott@ctstate.edu
Phone: 860-612-7003
Email: margaret.vancott@ctstate.edu
To request Interim President Royal’s event attendance or for a speaking request, contact Meg Van Cott.
Phone: 860-612-7025
Email: tom.yelich@ctstate.edu