UF College of Dentistry received official word in February 2009 that its predoctoral dental education program had been granted the accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements" by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). "Approval without reporting requirements" indicates that the program achieves or exceeds the basic requirements for accreditation. The next site visit for the predoctoral program will occur in 2015.

The official statement from CODA is as follows:

The programs in dental education are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and have been granted the accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements." The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United Stated Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312-440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Accreditation Self-Study Ad hoc Committees

Faculty and Staff

Committee Members
Dr. Rich Lamont, Chair
Dr. Greg Smith
Dr. Thomas Willis
Dr. Cal Dolce
Mr. Ken Tomlinson
Dr. Marc Heft
Dr. Paul Blaser
Ms. Gail Mitchell
Ms. Melissa Long
Ms. Lindy Brounley
Ms. Allyson Barrett
Dr. Joseph Katz, Steering Committee Representative
Support staff: Colette Cimino, Administrative Assistant 273-5802

Standards to be addressed

Standard 3

Summary of committee charge

Team charter

This committee will assess whether the college meets standards in the following: 1) number and distribution of faculty and staff are sufficient to meet the school's mission, goals and objectives; 2) an ongoing faculty development process is in place; 3) faculty are ensured of a form of government that allows participation in the college's decision-making process; 4) a defined process is in place ensuring objective measurement of the performance of each faculty member in teaching, patient care, scholarship and service; 5) stated process for promotion and tenure clearly communicated to the faculty.

Final Draft

Interim Reports

Schedule of Upcoming Meetings

2006
Date	Room	Agenda	Minutes	Attachments
October 20 12:00-2:00pm	D7-11
November 17 12:00-2:00pm	D4-16

2007
Date	Room	Agenda	Minutes	Attachments
February 9 12:00-1:00pm	D5-10
March 9 12:00-1:00pm	D4-16
April 6 12:00-1:00pm	D4-16