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SACS visits Baylor College of Dentistry April 9

DALLAS, TX -- The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools will conduct its accreditation site visit at Baylor College of Dentistry April 9. The visit is part of the overall accreditation site visit for all components of The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center April 8-11.

Dr. Nancy Dickey, HSC president, held a briefing for BCD faculty and staff March 19. She was accompanied by Dr. James Cole (BCD '75), dean; Dr. Laurette Lipson, HSC self-study editor; and Dr. Eric Solomon, executive director of institutional research. They reviewed the self-study and accreditation process and answered questions.
 

Dr. Eric Solomon

Dr. Laurette Lipson

The SACS site visit follows a comprehensive self-study of the HSC and its components. The complete SACS study document is available for review on the BCD Web site and at the following URL: http://tamushsc.tamu.edu/sacs/documents.

"A lot of effort has gone into the SACS self-study process for BCD and other HSC components," said  Dr. Charles Berry (BCD '73), associate dean for

academic services and member of the HSC's SACS Steering Committee. "Everyone at BCD should demonstrate familiarity with the document since the accreditation site visit team member will inquire about the overall HSC mission and BCD's role as a component."

In order to confer its degrees and award student financial aid, BCD must be accredited by SACS at

Dr. Charles Berry

April 2002

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the regional level and by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Education at the national level. In fact, the college received flawless accreditation from CODA in 1998.

 "Accreditation raises the standard of education universally to ensure that all of the institutions are providing appropriate academic opportunities," Berry said. "BCD is known for its excellent educational standards, and we're a willing partner in the accreditation process."

The HSC will be notified of its accreditation status in December. SACS accreditation lasts for 10 years, after which the reaffirmation self-study and site visit occurs.
 

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