The final report from CODA will not be completed prior to our publishing deadline, but is expected to be available shortly. A preliminary report indicates that we successfully met or exceeded all standards identified by the Commission for both the predoctoral educational program and all postdoctoral programs evaluated. The result of the accreditation process represents a shared success. It is the product of the support provided by the University Board of Trustees, President Emeritus Dr. Stanley Bergen and newly appointed President Dr. Stuart Cook, all the University offices that support our efforts, and our professional colleagues with whom we counsel and collaborate. It represents a team effort and should engender a sense of pride in each of you, our alumni, as it has in our faculty, students, and staff.
Pride flows from personal success when an individual is associated with a valued outcome.
It is manifested in behavior that reflects a positive attitude, an enhanced personal esteem, and a heightened sense of confidence. The first is the outstanding quality of our self-study and preparation for the site visit. The second, and most important, is our performance in meeting our mission of education, patient care, research, and service. Each of you has reason to be proud of your school and your personal success as a member of a community of health care professionals dedicated to the well being of the people we serve. The success was earned through a combination of dedication, perseverance, and a sprinkling of good fortunes.