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Council on Chiropractic
Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 237181500 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.cce-usa.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$6.2M
employees
5
volunteers
51
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

Accreditation of chiropractic degree programs in the United States.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) is an accrediting agency for Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree programs. It evaluates chiropractic programs against established standards, grants and renews accreditation statuses, and ensures public disclosure of program effectiveness and student achievement data. The CCE serves to uphold the quality and integrity of chiropractic education.

named programs · 1 · from sources

what they call their work

Accreditation of Doctor of Chiropractic Programs
Evaluates and accredits Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree programs based on CCE Accreditation Standards, ensuring program integrity, student achievement, and public disclosure.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Chiropractic Education Accreditation & Certification 22 activities
    • Accreditation Standards Development and Oversight
      Approves and updates Standards for chiropractic education, with the latest set effective January 2012, to ensure quality and consistency across programs.
    • Accreditation of Chiropractic Programs
      Accredits Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs and Chiropractic Residency Programs, maintaining a directory of 19 D.C. programs across 21 locations and 11 residency programs. This includes awarding initial accreditation, continuing accreditation, and placing programs on probation or removing sanctions based on compliance with established standards.
    • Accreditation of Chiropractic Programs
      Accredits 19 Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs across 21 locations and 11 Chiropractic Residency Programs, maintaining a directory with detailed accreditation activity, student achievement data, and public disclosure notices for each program.
    • Accreditation of Chiropractic Programs
      Accredits Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs and Chiropractic Residency Programs, including awarding initial accreditation, continuing accreditation, and placing programs on probation. The organization maintains a public directory of these programs, detailing their accreditation status, reasons for status, conditions, and future accreditation dates, along with student achievement data like completion and licensing board success rates.
    • Accreditation of Chiropractic Programs
      Accredits Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs and Chiropractic Residency Programs, including awarding initial accreditation, continuing accreditation, and placing programs on probation. The organization maintains a public directory of these accredited programs, detailing their status, reasons for status, conditions, and future accreditation dates, along with student achievement data like completion and licensing board success rates.
    • Accreditation of Chiropractic Programs
      Accredits Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs and Chiropractic Residency Programs, including awarding initial accreditation, continuing accreditation, and placing programs on probation. The organization maintains a public directory of these programs, detailing their accreditation status, reasons for status, conditions, and future accreditation dates, along with student achievement data like completion and licensing board success rates.
    • Accreditation of Doctor of Chiropractic and Residency Programs
      Accredits 19 Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs across 21 locations and 11 Chiropractic Residency Programs, including granting initial accreditation, continuing accreditation, placing programs on probation, and removing probation sanctions based on compliance reviews.
    • Chiropractic Clinical Competency Research
      Initiated an effort in 1981 to identify the clinical competencies required for entrance into the chiropractic profession, contributing to the foundational knowledge for educational standards.
    • Chiropractic Education Standards Development
      Approves new Standards for chiropractic education and identifies clinical competencies required for entrance into the chiropractic profession.
    • Clinical Competency Research
      Initiated efforts to identify the clinical competencies required for entry into the chiropractic profession in 1981.
    • Compliance with National Accreditation Recognition Bodies
      Maintains recognition from the U.S. Department of Education through periodic renewals and submits required reports to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to uphold national standing as a recognized accrediting agency.
    • Development of Accreditation Standards
      Approves and updates standards for chiropractic education, such as the new Standards for chiropractic education approved in 2011, effective January 2012, and identifies clinical competencies required for entry into the chiropractic profession.
    • Development of Accreditation Standards
      Approves and updates standards for chiropractic education, such as the new Standards for chiropractic education approved in 2011, effective January 2012, to ensure quality and consistency in the field.
    • Development of Accreditation Standards
      Approves and updates standards for chiropractic education, such as the new Standards approved in 2011 and effective in 2012, to ensure quality and consistency in the field.
    • National Recognition and Compliance Reporting
      Maintains national recognition as an accrediting agency for Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs by the U.S. Department of Education and submits reports to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to ensure ongoing compliance and recognition.
    • National Recognition as an Accrediting Agency
      Maintains recognition from the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs and submits reports to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
    • Oversight and Recognition as an Accrediting Body
      Maintains recognition from the U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs and submits reports to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to ensure continued recognition and adherence to standards.
    • Oversight and Recognition as an Accrediting Body
      Maintains recognition from the U.S. Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs and submits reports to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to ensure continued recognition and adherence to standards.
    • Public Disclosure of Accreditation Information
      Provides public access to detailed accreditation activity for each program, including status, reasons for status, conditions, future accreditation dates, and student achievement data such as program completion and licensing board success rates. This also includes issuing public disclosure notices regarding programs placed on probation.
    • Public Reporting of Accreditation Actions and Program Data
      Maintains a public directory of accredited chiropractic programs with detailed accreditation status, conditions, future review dates, student achievement data (e.g., completion and licensure pass rates), and issues public disclosure notices for actions such as probation.
    • Recognition by Educational Authorities
      Maintains recognition from the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for Doctor of Chiropractic degree programs and submits reports to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
    • Research on Clinical Competencies
      Initiated an effort in 1981 to identify the clinical competencies required for entrance into the chiropractic profession.
  • Complaint Intake & Appeals Processing 6 activities
    • Administrative and Appeals Processes
      Establishes formal procedures for filing complaints against accredited programs or CCE personnel and appoints qualified individuals to serve on an Appeals Panel in accordance with U.S. Department of Education criteria.
    • Complaint Resolution and Oversight
      Establishes formal procedures for filing complaints against accredited chiropractic programs or CCE personnel.
    • Complaint Resolution for Accredited Programs
      Establishes and implements formal procedures for filing and addressing complaints against accredited chiropractic programs or CCE personnel.
    • Complaint Resolution for Accredited Programs
      Establishes and follows formal procedures for filing and addressing complaints against accredited chiropractic programs or CCE personnel.
    • Complaint and Appeals Process Management
      Establishes formal procedures for filing complaints against accredited chiropractic programs or CCE personnel and appoints qualified individuals to serve on an Appeals Panel in accordance with agency policy and USDE criteria.
    • Complaint and Appeals Process Management
      Establishes formal procedures for filing complaints against accredited chiropractic programs or CCE personnel and appoints qualified individuals to serve on an Appeals Panel in accordance with agency policy and USDE criteria.
  • Accreditation Surveyor Program Management 3 activities
    • Maintenance of Site Team Visitors
      Maintains an Academy of Site Team Visitors with 44 current members who participate in the accreditation process.
    • Maintenance of Site Team Visitors Academy
      Maintains an Academy of Site Team Visitors with 44 current members who participate in the accreditation process.
    • Site Team Visitor Management
      Maintains an Academy of Site Team Visitors, currently comprising 44 members, who are involved in the accreditation process.
  • Board & Committee Governance 1 activity
    • Leadership and Governance Structure
      Operates with a council of 15 members including program representatives, private practitioners, and public members, and maintains executive leadership roles in accreditation, finance, operations, and quality improvement.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$1.81M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$1.39M76%
Investment income$425K23%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$1.53M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$974K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.32M
Cash$335K
Investments$5.94M
Liabilities$123K
Net assets$6.19M
Liquid reserves49.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 20
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Craig S Little President 38 $323K
S Ray Bennett VP Accred./Oper 38 $176K
Jeannette P Danner Director of Accreditation 38 $124K
Jean-Nicolas Poirier Councilor 2 $9K
Kristina Pettroco Napuli Councilor Chair 2 $3K
Susan Wenberg Councilor (Term Ended Jan 2022) 2 $3K
S Steven Baker Councilor 2 $3K
Tracy Ramirez Treasurer 2 $2K
Gary Schultz Councilor 2 $2K
Heidi L Henson Councilor at Large 2 $2K
J Todd Knudsen Councilor 2 $2K
Jennifer Randazzo Councilor 2 $2K
Linda L Samek Councilor 2 $2K
Patrick Bodnar Councilor 2 $2K
Rosalia Messina Councilor 2 $2K
Charles Simpson Councilor (Term Ended Jan 2022) 2 $2K
Dan Weinert Councilor 2 $1K
Elizabeth Goulard Councilor (Term Ended Jan 2022) 2 $1K
Eugene A Lewis Councilor 2 $1K
Winmar Way Councilor 2 $800
board members · 2
  • Stephen Foster — Associate Chair
  • William Updyke — Councilor
relationships · 72

who they work with

  • Asian InfoShare Partner — Former employer of CCE Vice President of Accreditation, indicating professional linkages in international information services.
  • Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) Network — Member of ASPA and adheres to its Member Code of Good Practice.
  • Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) Network — Member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors.
  • Baker College-Flint Partner — Alma mater of CCE Director of Finance, indicating educational affiliation.
  • CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY Partner — Member of The Council on Chiropractic Education, Inc.
  • CANADIAN MEMORIAL CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE Partner — Member of The Council on Chiropractic Education, Inc.
  • CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) Network — Member of CIQG, a forum for addressing issues of quality and quality assurance in an international setting.
  • CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) Network — Member of the CHEA International Quality Group.
  • CLEVELAND UNIVERSITY - KANSAS CITY Partner — Member of The Council on Chiropractic Education, Inc.
  • California Chiropractic Association Partner — Professional organization previously led by CCE President, indicating leadership integration with state-level chiropractic groups.
  • Campbellsville University Partner — Accredits its School of Chiropractic's Doctor of Chiropractic program.
  • Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College Partner — Accredits its Doctor of Chiropractic program.
  • Central Arizona College Partner — Employer of councilor Jacquelyn Elliott, Ed.D., and represented through her role on the Council.
  • Chapman University Partner — Alma mater of CCE President, indicating educational affiliation.
  • Cleveland University Partner — Employer of councilor D'sjon Thomas, D.C., and represented through her role on the Council.
  • Cleveland University - Kansas City Partner — Accredits its College of Chiropractic's Doctor of Chiropractic program.
  • Commission on International Quality in Global Education (CIQG) Network — Member organization of the Commission on International Quality in Global Education
  • Congress of Chiropractic State Associations Partner — Professional organization in which CCE President served as board member, indicating national-level professional collaboration.
  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation Partner — Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as an accrediting body for chiropractic programs.
  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Government — Continues recognition of CCE with required interim reports and reviews.
  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Partner — Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Partner — Submitted an interim report to CHEA in accordance with their recognition standards.
  • Council on Chiropractic Education Network — Accredits Doctor of Chiropractic Programs and institutions
  • Creighton University Partner — Alma mater of CCE President, indicating educational affiliation.
  • D'YOUVILLE UNIVERSITY Partner — Member of The Council on Chiropractic Education, Inc.
  • D'Youville University Partner — Accredits its Doctor of Chiropractic Program.
  • Duke Health Partner — Employer of councilor Justin Goehl, D.C., and represented through his role on the Council.
  • Florida State University Partner — Alma mater of CCE Vice President of Accreditation, indicating educational affiliation.
  • George Fox University Partner — Former employer of councilor Linda L. Samek, Ed.D., and represented through her role on the Council.
  • Grand Canyon University Partner — Alma mater of CCE Chief Operations Officer, indicating educational affiliation.
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