"President David Rees Evans said the decision came after the New England Commission of Higher Education in January caught college officials off guard with the news that it was considering withdrawing accreditation based on the college's finances. "... — read more 

"Southern Vermont College announced Monday that it is closing. It becomes the latest in a string of colleges -- generally small, private institutions in New England -- to close.'... — read more 

"Representatives from the New England Commission of Higher Education, the federally recognized accreditor for the six-state region, will meet with officials from Goddard College this week. But the Plainfield school isn’t the only Vermont college... — read more