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AVMA COE updates emergency conditions policy
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) has updated its emergency conditions policy as well its policy governing how countries outside the United States…
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AVMA Council on Education seeks input on proposed policy
The AVMA Council on Education is seeking public input on whether to implement a new policy on "emergency conditions," based on its existing COVID-19…
Accreditation policies and procedures of the AVMA Council on Education (COE)
Complete policies and procedures of the AVMA Council on Education
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Accrediting body working on emergency conditions policy
The AVMA Council on Education is looking to create a standing emergency conditions policy in light of the pandemic and the potential for similarly…
The AVMA Council on Education (COE) accreditation process
Use these links to find information about the COE accreditation process, accreditation standards, and accreditation policies and procedures of the…
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Accrediting body reinforces firewall with AVMA
The AVMA Council on Education has further distanced itself from the AVMA or, more specifically, the AVMA Board of Directors
Is there any evidence of undue influence on the COE by the AVMA Board of Directors?
The AVMA Board of Directors has taken steps to reduce perceived conflicts of interest relative to the Council on Education.
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U.S. Department of Education review of AVMA Council on Education underway
The U.S. Department of Education's National Advisory Committee for Institutional Quality and Integrity has begun its periodic review of the AVMA…
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CVTEA proposes changes to accreditation manual
At its Nov. 3-6, 2022, meeting, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities made changes to the accreditation policy manual,…
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Education council responds to feedback
The AVMA Council on Education submitted its compliance report to the U.S. Department of Education this past October as part of its work
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House votes down restructuring of college accreditor
The AVMA House of Delegates voted down three resolutions calling for a restructuring or re-examination of the AVMA Council on Education
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Learning to listen
The AVMA Council on Education had a follow-up hearing with the U.S. Department of Education’s National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and…
How is COE different from, or similar to, the accrediting body for dentistry?
How does the structure, function and autonomy of the Council on Education, which accredits veterinary colleges, differ from the accrediting body for…
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Changes to college accreditation standards focus on principles of diversity, equity, inclusion
Greater adherence to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion at veterinary colleges is the focus of a number of proposed changes to the…
Council on Education Selection Committee
The Council on Education Selection Committee develops and maintains the qualification review process for candidates for positions on the AVMA Council…
Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities Selection Committee
The CVTEA Selection Committee oversees assessment and selection of candidates to serve on the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and…
How does staff support the COE?
COE staff attend meetings and site visits to support Council members and site visitors. Their role is strictly administrative.
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CVTEA announces accreditation decisions for technician programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to four new veterinary technology programs and…
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Growing member value
The new AVMA Strategic Plan aims to increase member satisfaction by focusing on objectives such as protecting and enhancing the lifelong value of the…
What are the remaining issues of non-compliance with the USDE recognition guidelines in 2014, and what is the status?
The remaining issues of non-compliance with the USDE recognition guidelines in 2014 are as follows:
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CVTEA makes accreditation decisions virtually
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to five new programs and withdrew accreditation…
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Oklahoma State cited by accreditor for deficiencies
Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is making some changes to its staffing, infrastructure, and policies after it has been…
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An inside look at accreditation of veterinary technology programs
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities requires that graduates of CVTEA–accredited veterinary technology programs are…
Education and the COE: FAQ
The accreditation system can sometimes be complex and confusing, even to those who are intimately involved with it. Get answers here to some of the…