ACHS Joins Higher Education Changemakers at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Academic Resource Conference

Pictured ACHS President and CEO Tracey Abell

Portland, Oregon, April 18, 2024 – American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) President and CEO Tracey Abell was joined by Chief Academic Officer Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez and Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Library Services Dr. Ashley Chou at the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), Academic Resource Conference. The conference was held at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California, and the focus was The Big Picture: Framing the Challenges, Focusing on the Future.

The event brought together academic leaders, technology experts, and higher education institutions from diverse disciplines, with the full spectrum of size and structure represented by both traditional and online institutions.

ACHS Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Library Services Dr. Ashley Chou, a graduate of the WASC Accreditation Liaison Academy (ALA) presented with her ALA colleagues for the session, Equity in the 2013 Standards: An Analysis of Best Practices and Common Pitfalls.

Dr Ashley Chou a graduate of the WASC Accreditation Liaison Academy ALA presented with her ALA colleagues for the session Equity in the 2013 Standards An Analysis of Best Practices and Common Pitfalls

“At the WASC Conference, we immersed ourselves in discussions that highlighted both current challenges and future possibilities in higher education. This event was a unique platform for forging meaningful connections and sharing innovative strategies. Our goal at ACHS is to continue integrating these insights to enrich our academic programs and further empower our students to thrive in a rapidly evolving educational landscape,” shares Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez, ACHS Chief Academic Officer.

 

During the conference, ACHS team members were able to connect with local staff, including Director of Academic Services Prisca Bermudez, and local students.

 

Dr. Ashley Chou, Prisca Bermudez, Tracey Abell, Dr. Tiffany Rodriguez.
Pictured here from left to right Dr Ashley Chou Prisca Bermudez Tracey Abell Dr Tiffany Rodriguez

About ACHS:
The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS), located in Portland, Oregon, is an accredited college specializing in online holistic health education. Founded in 1978, ACHS offers a range of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in complementary alternative medicine disciplines. ACHS is dedicated to providing exceptional online education based on evidence-based research, with an emphasis on sustainability and global stewardship.

 

For questions about this press release or to schedule an interview, please contact Tracey Abell at president@achs.edu.