3. Ownership & Administration

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3.1 Statement of Ownership

AdventHealth University, Inc. (University) - a wholly owned subsidiary of Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc. (doing business as AdventHealth Orlando) - is operated by the University’s Board of Trustees (“Board”). The University’s Board elects Trustees for appointment to the Board subject to ratification by the membership.

The University’s Board is authorized to oversee the educational programs of the University

3.2 Accrediting Bodies

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC)

AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees.  AdventHealth University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.  Questions about the accreditation of AdventHealth University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Inquiries about AdventHealth University accreditation should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventists Schools, Colleges, and Universities

12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Phone: (301).680.6000

The Association is commonly known as the Adventist Accrediting Association and operates under the acronym of AAA.

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

ACOTE
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301).652.6611
www.aota.org
www.acoteonline.org

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA)

3325 Paddocks Parkway, Suite 345
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone:  (770).476.1224
www.arc-pa.org

ARC-PA Accreditation Status

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARCPA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the AdventHealth University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by AdventHealth University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.

Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be June 2029. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.

The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at http://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-adventhealth-university/.

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
Phone:  (703).706.3245
Email:  accreditation@apta.org

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at AdventHealth University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/ institution directly, please call (407) 303-9904 or email dptinfo@ahu.edu.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

CAAHEP
9355 113th Street N., #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
Phone: (727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)

The Master of Healthcare Administration degree program at AdventHealth University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). CAHME is the only organization recognized to grant accreditation to individual academic programs offering a professional master’s degree in healthcare management education by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAHME is located at PO Box 911, Spring House, PA 19477; telephone: (301) 298-1820; email: info@cahme.org; web address: www.cahme.org. If you are needing to contact the program directly, please call (407) 303-5711.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 887-6791
Fax: (202) 887-8476
http://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program (COA)

The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia program’s next review by the COA is scheduled for Spring 2030.

10275 W. Higgins Rd., Suite 906
Rosemont, IL  60018-5603
Phone: (224) 275-9130
http://coacrna.org

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312).704.5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
https://www.jrcert.org

Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)

820 W Danforth Road, #B1
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: (405).285.0546
Fax:  (405).285.0579
Email: mail@jrcnmt.or
www.jrcnmt.org

3.3 Membership of the University Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the University¹ is composed of the following:

Officers (with voting rights)

Trustees of the Board

3.4 Administration

A copy of the AHU Organizational Chart can be found on the University’s R: drive.

Chairman of the University Board of Trustees

The Chairman of the University Board of Trustees is elected by the members of the University Board.

President of the University

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and is responsible to the University Board of Trustees for all phases of the University’s operation.  The President chairs all business sessions of the President’s Council and is an ex-officio member of all standing and ad hoc committees.  In consultation with other University administrators the President is responsible for recommending an annual budget to the University Board of Trustees and for the approval of all expenditures provided for in that budget.  As CEO, the President leads in the planning and execution of the institution’s strategic vision.

Provost

The Provost is responsible to the University President for the supervision and direction of all academic activities at the University, in collaboration with other academic administrators.. The Provost chairs the Academic Policies Committee and serves on several administrative committees. 

Associate Provost for Undergraduate and Graduate Education

The Associate Provost for Undergraduate and Graduate Education is responsible for overseeing a strategic portfolio of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, as well as managing academic departments and directing a variety of academic initiatives that include faculty and staff development, program development and review, accreditation, faculty evaluation, rank and promotion, financial/department budgets, research initiatives, oversight of academic grants, and academic policy analysis and development. The Associate Provost closely attends to program outcomes, including student retention and persistence to degree or certificate completion, and sustainable enrollments. This individual is responsible for the establishment of a strong relationship between graduate and undergraduate education programs, as well as with faculty and staff research and scholarship.

Associate Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management 

The Associate Provost for Strategic Enrollment Management leads coordinated and comprehensive enrollment management efforts to help the University best fulfill its mission. This individual helps position the University to successfully manage the changing patterns of student recruitment, enrollment, and degree progression, including collaborating and coordinating with the Associate Provost for Undergraduate and Graduate Education, as well as the Dean of Students, as it relates to the retention and persistence of students. This individual also collaborates with senior leadership within and outside of the Academic Administration Division to assure alignment with Divisional programs, e.g., enrollment strategy, orientation, student transitions and professional preparation.

Senior Vice President for Finance

The Senior Vice President is responsible to the University President for the financial operations of the University including, but not limited to, student accounts, and University financial records. This individual is responsible to the President for the day-to-day operational needs of the institution. The responsibilities of this position include the physical plant, maintenance, and environmental services. This individual is also responsible for the information technology department, the University bookstore, and the N.E.S.S. café.

Senior Vice President for System Integration

The Senior Vice President of System Integration reports to the President. This individual supports the nursing, clinical and academic strategies across AdventHealth. This individual is responsible for contributing to leadership and vision with a focus on growing the academic-clinical partnership mindset across AdventHealth.

Vice President for Marketing & Business Development

The Vice President for Marketing & Business Development is responsible for branding and marketing strategies that attract qualified students to attend the university. This individual also engages in business development with AdventHealth and within the larger communities served by the university. Public relations, communications, exploring new academic programs, and advancing the university’s reputation is also included in their scope of responsibilities.

Assistant to the President for Mission

The Assistant to the President for Mission is responsible to the University President to oversee and implement the strategic initiatives to strengthen the mission and spiritual life on campus. 

Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible to the President to align business objectives with employees and management in order to develop integrated solutions.  The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues while also acting as an employee champion and change agent.