The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) to Conduct Continuing Accreditation Visit at Otero Campus – Public Invited to Attend Meeting

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) will be visiting the Otero Campus from Feb. 27 to Feb. 29, 2024, for their regularly scheduled Continuing Accreditation visit.

As part of the visit, members of the public are invited to meet with the site visit team and share their comments about the program. A public meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. in Room 135 of the Life Science building on the Otero College Campus. This provides an opportunity for individuals to voice their thoughts and opinions directly to the ACEN representatives.

Those unable to attend the meeting in person are encouraged to submit written comments. All written comments should be directed to Dr. Kathy Chappell, Chief Executive Officer of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Comments can be mailed to 3390 Peachtree Road Northeast, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30326, or emailed to kchappell@acenursing.org.

Dr. Melissa Root, Director of Nursing and Allied Health at Otero College, expressed her enthusiasm for community participation, stating, “Please join the team at this public meeting if you are interested. Your presence shows ACEN the strong community support that you have for our Nursing Program here at Otero College!”

For more information about the accreditation visit or the nursing program at Otero College, please contact Director of Nursing and Allied Heath, Dr. Melissa Root, at 719-384-6899 or email her at melissa.root@otero.edu.