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Work continues to improve veterinary education worldwide
A well-educated veterinary workforce is key in providing scientifically sound risk assessments, credible reporting of diseases, and effective delivery…
AVMA Center for Veterinary Education Accreditation
Accreditation by the AVMA Council on Education and Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities represents the highest standard of…
Council on Education
The AVMA Council on Education accredits DVM and equivalent educational programs, assuring that they meet or exceed minimum standards in veterinary…
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Probationary accreditation continues for Tuskegee
Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine’s probationary accreditation status was extended by the AVMA 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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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
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…
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Past council decisions a continued source of debate
Much of the criticism the AVMA Council on Education has encountered has to do with historical events rather than current ones, such as the…
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Veterinary education expanding in Texas
Texas A&M and Texas Tech universities are looking to meet current and future animal health needs for their state by educating more
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USDE, CHEA recognize education council
The AVMA Council on Education is an acceptable agency to accredit foreign veterinary colleges according to the Department of Education
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AVMA Council on Education recognition likely renewed
The entity that advises the Department of Education on recognition of college accreditors voted to recommend to renew the recognition of the AVMA…
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Assessing veterinary technician education
One of the goals of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative, which was launched last year, is to ensure that every veterinary technician is credentialed.
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Texas veterinary education expanding, one way or another
Dueling initiatives on how to address veterinary needs in Texas continue to develop.
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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…
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Share your thoughts: Future of veterinary education accreditation
The AVMA Council on Education® (COE) is formulating its strategic plan for the next five years and wants your input.
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News from AVMA COE: Accreditation status and updates to education standards
This information was sent earlier today to AVMA members who have subscribed to receive the COE Standard newsletter. To receive news and important…
How is the COE different from, or similar to, the accreditation body for engineering education?
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology is a federation of 34 engineering societies that serves the interests of its member societies.
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COE to examine guidelines for distributive model
The AVMA Council on Education, the body that accredits veterinary colleges continues to field questions from practitioners about how
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Board Chair Gill discusses AVMA priorities
Dr. Ronald Gill, the 2022-23 chair of the AVMA Board of Directors, expects workforce challenges and solutions will continue to occupy the Board’s…
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Veterinary technology accreditation decisions announced
The AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities granted initial accreditation to five new veterinary technology programs and…
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Leininger reinstated on COE
A controversial figure on the AVMA Council on Education has won reinstatement to the entity after a 17-month hiatus.
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Veterinary technology programs hit by turmoil at for-profits
Symptomatic of larger problems in the for-profit education industry, 11 more veterinary technology programs have had their accreditation withdrawn by…
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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…
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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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The backbone of veterinary technology for 50 years
This July, the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The CVTEA accredits educational…