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2009 Finalist for the AASCU Christa McAuliffe for Excellence in Teacher Education Award

UA Fort Smith Solicits Comments as a Part of Upcoming NCATE Accreditation Review Process

The College of Education at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is scheduled for a continuing accreditation review by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) on April 17-21, 2010. Federal regulations require that accrediting agencies allow for public comment on the qualifications of institutions or programs under consideration for first accreditation or continuing accreditation.

Both NCATE and the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith recognize that graduates, parents, schools, and community organizations have valuable perspectives on the quality of the programs that prepare teachers. We invite interested parties to submit written testimony on the College of Education to:

Board of Examiners
NCATE
2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036-1023

Or by email to callforcomments@ncate.org

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of professional teacher education programs offered at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, and should specify the respondent’s relationship, if any, to the institution (i.e., graduate, present or former faculty member, employer of graduates). Copies of all correspondence received will be sent to the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith for comment prior to the review. No anonymous testimony will be considered.

Letters of comment should be received no later than December 31, 2009.

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Contact us at

(479) 788-7900
101 Math/Science Building
5210 Grand Avenue
Fort Smith, Arkansas 72913-3649