Brandeis is officially kicking off its decennial reaccreditation process with the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), culminating in a peer evaluation visit scheduled for October 31 – November 2, 2027.

This 18-month self-study offers our community a vital opportunity to reflect on our institutional strengths, address current challenges, and shape our strategic priorities for the next decade. As we begin this work, we are transitioning to a new streamlined framework consisting of five updated accreditation standards—covering everything from mission and academic quality to student success and institutional resources—which take effect in June 2026. Committees for each standard are currently forming, and drafting will continue throughout the spring and summer months.

We invite you to visit our updated Accreditation webpage to learn more about the process, view the new standards, and stay informed on how you can contribute to this collective effort.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for faculty, staff and postdocs to purchase Bruins playoff tickets. To enter your name into the drawing for Bruins playoff tickets, please go to this form, and fill out the required information. The form will be active from today, to Wednesday, April 29 at noon. If you are selected to purchase tickets, you will receive an email with additional information. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Office of Finance and Administration.

Upcoming workshops from MakerLab and Sound and Image Media Studios

• Intro to Music Theory, 2:30 - 3:45 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 18
• Recording Guitar: Acoustic to Amped, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m., Saturday, Apr. 18
• Intro to 3D Printing with Prusa Mini, 12:30 - 2 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 23
• Intro to Vinyl Cutting and 2D Graphics, 4 - 5 p.m., Thursday, Apr. 23

Moodle Workshops & Office Hours

• Moodle Open Office Hours, noon - 1 p.m., Wednesdays and Fridays
• Moodle Workshop: Is Your Gradebook Ready for Finals?, 11 - 11:50 a.m., Friday, Apr. 17
• Moodle Workshop: Is Your Gradebook Ready for Finals?, 2 - 2:50 p.m., Tuesday, Apr. 21
• Moodle Workshop: Is Your Gradebook Ready for Finals?, 2 - 2:50 p.m., Wednesday, Apr. 29

The Athletic Records series has been added to the Brandeis Records Retention Schedule. The Records Retention Schedule consists of record categories, how long each category needs to be retained, and the recommended final disposition of the material. The length of retention is based on external laws and regulations, best practices, and legitimate business needs. The purpose of the schedule is to serve as a published policy and a guide for the Brandeis community's consistent record retention and destruction practices. The schedule is a work in progress and will be expanded in the coming months. For more information please contact University Records Management at records@brandeis.edu or 781-736-8759.