Integrity, Transparency & Public Disclosure

Bermuda College is committed to high standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Guided by the Bermuda College Act (1974) and the standards of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), we publish key policies, governance information, and student outcome data so our community can make informed decisions.

Foundational Policies

Bermuda College Act (1974)

Statutory mandate and authorities.

Board of Governors’ By-laws

Board composition, mandates, and open meeting policy.

Employee Code of Conduct & Guidelines

Professional conduct and ethics.

Faculty & Staff Collective Agreement (CBA)

Employment terms, academic freedom, and promotions.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Student Code of Conduct

Academic integrity, due process, and conduct procedures.

Students with Disabilities Policy

Access accommodations and support services.

Nursing Student Handbook

Programme standards, clinical expectations, and safety.

Financial Support Services Policy

Eligibility, SAP, and award processes.

Governance & Committees

Committees & Service Opportunities Guide

Mandates, membership, and reporting lines.

Academic Council

Curriculum quality, approval, and programme review.

Research Ethics Committee

Ethical review for student/faculty research.

Institutional Effectiveness Framework (2026)

KPI standards and evidence-use expectations.

Board Information

Board of Governors — Membership

Appointed and ex officio members.

Open Meeting Summaries

Annual open session summaries and materials.

Finance, Academic & Student Affairs, Buildings & Grounds

Board committees and responsibilities.

Accreditation & Publications

NECHE Accreditation Statement & Status

Current status and scope of accreditation.

College Catalogue

Programs, admissions, policies, tuition, and fees.

Annual Report / Institutional Performance

Narrative highlights and progress updates.

Student Achievement & Outcomes

Graduation & Retention Rates

Trends and cohort definitions.

Licensure & Certification Pass Rates

(e.g., Nursing) recent cohorts.

Graduate Employment & Transfer Outcomes

Graduate Exit Survey and pathways.

Biannual KPI Dashboard

Strategic Plan metrics and targets (starting 2026).

Financial & Compliance

Audited Financial Statements

Annual audits (FSAs) and notes.

Auditor’s Management Letter

Recommendations and College response.

Student Right-to-Know

Rights, policies, and key disclosures (launching 2026).

 

 

FAQs

Graduation and retention rates, licensure pass rates, transfer/employment outcomes, and Strategic Plan KPIs will be refreshed twice per year, with archive access for prior years.

Graduation and retention rates, licensure pass rates, transfer/employment outcomes, and Strategic Plan KPIs will be refreshed twice per year, with archive access for prior years.

The Communications SOP defines update owners and review cycles. Each item shows a “Last updated” note and version history.