Allen College

Allen College
Type Private
Established 1989
Chancellor Jerry D. Durham
Students 575[1]
Location Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Website http://www.allencollege.edu

Allen College is a nursing school located in Waterloo, Iowa. It is a private, not-for-profit institution.[2]

History

In 1925, the Allen Memorial Hospital and the Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing were opened.[3][4] The school was closed as a result of the Great Depression. It reopened in 1942, and in 1989 the school became the Allen College of Nursing.[4] The school was renamed Allen College in 1997.

Degrees Offered

Allen College offers several degrees in the field of nursing and other health science areas.[2]

School of Nursing

School of Health Science

Accreditation

Allen College's programs have been accredited by numerous organizations.[5] The school has been accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since January 1, 1995.[6]

The school's Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).[7]

The Associate Degree of Science in Radiography offered by Allen College is accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).[8]

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Medical Laboratory Science is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).[9]

The Bachelor of Health Sciences in Nuclear Medicine Technology has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) since 2011.[10]

The school's Bachelor of Health Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).[11]

Furthermore, Allen College's Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing programs have been approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBN).[12][13] The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program first received IBN approval in March 1990.[4]

Diversity Initiatives

In recent years, the College has been attempting to promote diversity on their campus. They have added an Office of Diversity Services[14] as well as a Diversity Advisory Council.

The Office of Diversity Services (ODS) aims to create an inclusive environment for all students. Their main objective is to "identify and remove institutional barriers to inclusiveness and cultural awareness for the student body, the faculty, staff, patients, administrators and the entire campus community."[14] The ODS recognizes that, among others, minorities, men, and international students have historically been underrepresented in the nursing and health science industries.

The school's initiatives have been recognized by the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber. In their 2014 Annual Report, they awarded the College with their Diversity and Inclusion Award.[15][16]

References

  1. ↑ "Allen College Enrolment Data, 2014" (PDF).
  2. 1 2 "Academic Programs".
  3. ↑ "Allen College - SearchUniversity.com".
  4. 1 2 3 "Allen College - About".
  5. ↑ "Accreditation - Allen College".
  6. ↑ "NCAHLC Accreditation".
  7. ↑ "CCNE Accreditation".
  8. ↑ "JRCERT Accreditation".
  9. ↑ "NAACLS Accreditation".
  10. ↑ "JRCNMT Accreditation".
  11. ↑ "CAAHEP Accreditation".
  12. ↑ "Iowa Board of Nursing - Approved Baccalaureate Programs" (PDF).
  13. ↑ "Iowa Board of Nursing - Approved Masters Programs" (PDF).
  14. 1 2 "Office of Diversity Services".
  15. ↑ "Cedar Valley Alliance 2014 Report" (PDF).
  16. ↑ Elmer, MacKenzie (November 13, 2014). "Allen College recognized for diversity initiatives". Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier.

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See also

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