STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION
Belonging to an organization or club enriches the university experience. Extracurricular activities can foster leadership development, improve interpersonal skills, and encourage involvement. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of organizations. American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) Student Membership Students have the opportunity to join the largest professional organization representing the interests of dental hygienists. Students can access professional journals and educational programs, receive support from the ADHA, and take advantage of professional discounts. Students can assist in supporting the ADHA mission “to advance the art and science of dental hygiene, and to promote the highest standards of education and practice in the profession.” The website to join is: www.adha.org
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY AND PROCEDURE TO FILE COMPLAINTS WITH THE COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION
CODA will review complaints that relate to a program’s compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students. A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or Commission’s policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at
211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611 or by calling 1-800-621-8099 extension 2719. An appropriate complaint is defined as one alleging that 1) Commission-accredited educational program, or a program which has an application for initial accreditation pending, may not be in substantial compliance with Commission standards or required accreditation procedures and 2) the practice, condition or situation is of a continuing and pervasive nature, as opposed to an unfair or arbitrary act of an individual or isolated nature.
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