Volume 93 - Spring/Summer 2006	Download

President's Report by Shauna Anderson, PhD, MT(ASCP)C, CLS(NCA) President, Board of Directors

I had the opportunity to teach a workshop at the Clinical Laboratory Educator's Conference (CLEC) this February. It was a pleasure to interact with experienced program directors and meet so many new, enthusiastic program directors. It is our hope that the information presented was beneficial and will help with the preparation of the Self-Study Report and for the site visit. The NAACLS staff and members of the CLSPRC are always willing to help with all aspects of the accreditation process. Please feel free to use them as resources.

This year will mark a significant change at NAACLS. It is with much sadness that we say goodbye to Dr. Olive Kimball as Chief Executive Officer. At the same time, we celebrate her accomplishments during the 13-plus years that she has been with NAACLS. Dr. Kimball is a wonderful example of a professional. She has been instrumental in elevating NAACLS as a premier accreditation agency. Kudos to Dr. Kimball (see article on Dr. Kimball in this issue) for her service.

After much consideration, NAACLS is excited about Dr. Dianne Cearlock accepting the CEO position. Dr. Cearlock is an experienced educator and administrator. Her leadership will continue to lift NAACLS' position in the specialized accreditation arena (please see article on Dr. Cearlock in this issue).

As I am sure you are aware, the Special Edition of the NAACLS News addressed the concept and background of a Clinical Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Science degree. A graduate task force, chaired by Dr. David D. Gale, PhD, conducted a March 1, 2006 Stakeholder Meeting. After the findings of that meeting were evaluated and presented to the NAACLS Board of Directors in April 2006, it was determined that, in coordination with the ASCLS task force, competencies should be incorporated into proposed accreditation Standards. These Standards must be approved by the NAACLS Board of Directors before they are released for public comment.

The NAACLS Graduate Task Force members are dedicated professionals. They have worked long and hard to research background information, examine literature from other professions, and then combine findings to produce an amazing model for consideration. Special thanks to those committee members and to the stakeholders who attended the March meeting and provided important perspectives and comments

Top of the News
			CEO's Corner Changing Attitudes Toward Accreditation by Olive M. Kimball, PhD, EdD Chief Executive Officer
			NAACLS Appoints a New Chief Executive Officer by Shauna Anderson, PhD, MT(ASCP)C, CLS(NCA) President, Board of Directors
			Newly Accredited and Approved Programs April 2006
			Notification of Changes in Affiliates by Gwen James-Oriaikhi Accreditation Specialist
			President's Report by Shauna Anderson, PhD, MT(ASCP)C, CLS(NCA) President, Board of Directors
Features
			Dr. Olive Kimball Completes 13 Years at NAACLS by Joeline Dillard Davidson Past President, 1997 - 2001
			NAACLS Committee Review: by Karen Madsen Myers, MA, MT(ASCP)SC, CLS(NCA) Chair, Programs Approval Review Committee
Other News
			Dr. NAACLS Advice for Accredited and Approved Programs
			Fall/Winter 2006 Site Visit Schedule
			Introducing New Committee Members
			NAACLS Board of Directors Update
			NAACLS Graduate Task Force Continues its Work and Seeks Your Input

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