| 1990s: |
RWC successfully launches first 3 graduate programs, M.Ed., M.S.W., and M.S. in Management, and a masters in religion is proposed
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| 1996: |
Alternatives for theological education are explored and support is gained
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| 1997: |
Research and formal proposal is prepared and approved by board of trustees
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| 1998: |
Authorization of NYS Board of Regents in July—approved to offer Master of Arts in Theological Studies, Master of Divinity
Classes begin in September with 11 students |
| 1998-2001: |
RWC faculty become first faculty of NES—moving from PT to FT status
Additional FT faculty added, PT faculty expanded, and adjunct faculty added
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| 2000: |
First graduating class of masters program, 5 students
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| 2003: |
NES achieves ATS accreditation—in the shortest timeframe possible, per ATS regulations
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| 2004: |
Following accreditation by ATS, NES undertakes and achieves MSCHE accreditation as a self-standing institution
NES submits D.Min. proposal
ATS grants permission to proceed with D.Min. degree and grants provisional accreditation
Alumni association formed
NES begins to engage in certificate (non-degree) theological education
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| 2005: |
Lifelong learning program of conferences and seminars matures
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| 2006: |
First certificate program graduates, 44 students
NES launches Hispanic Certificate of Ministry program
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| 2007: |
First graduating class of D.Min. program, 4 students
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| 2008: |
Ten-year anniversary
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| 2009: |
Leadership transition as founding deans retire/depart
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