Arkansas Tech University issued the following announcement on July 26.
Congratulations to the Arkansas Tech University rehabilitation science program for becoming the first in-person bachelor's degree program of its kind to earn accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs!
Dr. Erica L. Wondolowski, program director and associate professor of rehabilitation science at Arkansas Tech, noted that faculty, staff and administrations from across the university contributed to the accreditation process.
“I feel like we learned a lot about ourselves,” said Wondolowski, who has served on the ATU faculty since 2015. “The greatest benefit was the feedback from our advisory board and our students. Our advisory board is comprised of professionals in our service area who hire our students and take them on as interns and field placement students. They felt like our students are prepared for not only their careers but for graduate study as well. Students expressed concern about faculty well-being, wanting to make sure we are engaging in self-care, and they felt very grateful for the opportunities our program provides. It was affirming and energizing to hear the feedback.”
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Source: Arkansas Tech University
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