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AA-001 - Bridging Pathways: Empowering Faculty for Accreditation Success

Saturday, March 21, 2026

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Location: Room 513 F, Fifth Floor, Palais

CE: 1

Keyword: Accreditation (AA)
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Janet Guthmiller, D.D.S., Ph.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
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Tracy de Peralta, D.M.D., Ph.D., M.Clin.Ed.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry
Ann Alexander, M.Ed.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry

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This ADEA workshop, Bridging Pathways: Empowering Faculty for Accreditation Success, will equip participants with practical strategies to engage faculty as confident contributors in the accreditation process. Attendees will explore tools for organizing resources, guiding narrative development, and supporting faculty through collaborative writing and editing. Emphasis will be placed on forming effective writing teams, fostering concise communication and aligning narratives with the Commission on Dental Accreditation’s intent. Participants will leave with actionable insights to strengthen faculty participation and enhance institutional readiness for accreditation.

Learning Objectives:

Identify key resources needed to support faculty in contributing effectively to the accreditation self-study process.
Describe best practices for preparing faculty to participate confidently and competently in accreditation efforts.
Evaluate current levels of faculty access and engagement in accreditation at their institutions and identify opportunities for increased collaboration.