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ATSU St. Louis Dental Center Accredited for 10 Years
Accreditation is for maximum length achievable
ST. LOUIS - A.T. Still University (ATSU), who founded ATSU’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health and helped establish the St. Louis Dental Center in an innovative partnership with Affinia Healthcare, recently received continued accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for the maximum length achievable, 10 years.
More than three years ago, faculty, staff, students, administrators, and trustees came together to develop an evidence-based assurance argument, prepare for site team visits, and host successful visits by HLC representatives in Kirksville, Missouri, and Mesa, Arizona.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the U.S. and accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region, which includes 19 states.
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“ATSU is honored to receive ongoing accreditation from HLC,” stated ATSU President Craig M. Phelps, DO “Congratulations to University trustees, faculty, staff, administration, students, and alumni who worked so hard to assure a positive accreditation outcome.”
ATSU’s mission statement: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences serves as a learning-centered university dedicated to preparing highly competent professionals through innovative academic programs with a commitment to continue its osteopathic heritage and focus on whole person healthcare, scholarship, community health, interprofessional education, diversity, and underserved populations.
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About A.T. Still University (ATSU)
Founded in 1892 as the nation’s first college of osteopathic medicine, A.T. STILL UNIVERSITY provides graduate-level education in whole person healthcare. Recognized internationally for its integrated approach, ATSU equips students with the knowledge, compassion, and hands-on experience needed to address the body, mind, and spirit. The University now comprises the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Graduate Health Studies, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Arizona School of Health Sciences, School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, and Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health. For more information, visit atsu.edu.