Did the CCE Play a Role in Riekeman's Resignation as Some Rumors Suggest?

March 1 2004
Did the CCE Play a Role in Riekeman's Resignation as Some Rumors Suggest?
March 1 2004

Dr. Craig S. Little, D.C., President of the Board of Directors Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) Responds: The comments suggesting that a chiropractic pro­gram removed a college president, "out of fear of the CCE", is not sup­ported by history northe mission and purpose of the Council on Chiro- practic Education. The CCE is an au­tonomous national organization that seeks to insure the quality of chiropractic educa­tion in the United States by means of ac­creditation, educational improvement and providing public information. Accreditation is based solely on com­pliance with the Standards for Doctor of Chiropractic Programs. Regardless of who is appointed President by a chiro­practic program's Board of Trustee's, the CCE validates the requirements for ac­creditation, demonstrating its awareness of the importance of these requirements to the profession and to the public that the profession serves. The CCE does not seek to define or support any philosophy regarding the practice of chiropractic nor are the CCE Standards intended to support or accom­modate any philosophical position. These are the responsibility of the profession and each educational doctor of chiropractic program. All public information regarding the is­sue with Life University is available on our website, www.CCE-USA.org. ■ Dr.Craig S. Little, D.C.