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Year Founded: 2014
Enrollment: 495
Private Institution
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, not-for-profit institution located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The institution has as its mission the education of a diverse group of highly competent and compassionate health care professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. The initial program supported by ACHE is the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM). Other approved programs include a Master of Science in Biomedicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy.
Year Founded: 2014
Enrollment: 495
Staff Information
Board of Trustees > Entire Institution Directory >| Name | Position | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle D. Parker, J.D. | Chief Executive Officer/President | 479-308-2270 | kyle.parker@acheedu.org |
| Les Smith | Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | 479-308-2278 | les.smith@acheedu.org |
| Benny L. Gooden, Ed.D. | Senior Executive Assistant to the President/CEO | 479-308-2294 | benny.gooden@acheedu.org |
| Donald Sefcik, D.O. | Interim Provost and Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs | 479-308-2323 | donald.sefcik@acheedu.org |
| Barry Owen, Ed.D. | Director of Institutional Relations | 479-308-2297 | barry.owen@acheedu.org |
| Ashley Gerhardson, Ph.D. | Director of Data Analytics and Institutional Research | 479-308-2311 | ashley.gerhardson@acheedu.org |
| Susan Devero | Executive Director of Community Relations | 479-308-2289 | susan.devero@acheedu.org |
| Jackie Krutsch | Executive Director of Development | 479-308-2295 | jackie.krutsch@acheedu.org |
| Ross Longley, Ph.D. | Associate Dean of Preclinical Medicine and Research | 479-308-2350 | ross.longley@arcomedu.org |
| Jennifer Moore, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA | Dean of School of Occupational Therapy | 479-308-2243 | jennifer.moore@acheedu.org |
| Rance McClain, D.O. | Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine | 479-308-2243 | rance.mcclain@acheedu.org |
| Henry Lemke, DHSc, PA-C | Acting Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies | 479-308-2243 | henry.lemke@acheedu.org |
| Teressa Brown, PT, PhD | Dean of School of Physical Therapy | 479-401-6021 | teressa.brown@acheedu.org |
| Melissa Efurd, Ed.D., RDH | Associate Dean of Academic Affairs | 479-308-2300 | melissa.efurd@arcomedu.org |
| Elizabeth McClain, Ph.D. | Chief Wellness Officer | 479-308-2286 | elizabeth.mcclain@acheedu.org |
| Joel Webb | Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer | 479-308-2277 | joel.webb@acheedu.org |
| Laurel McIntosh, M.Ed | Senior Assistant Dean of Student Affairs | 479-308-2212 | laurel.mcintosh@arcomedu.org |
| Kelly DeWitt, M.S. | Executive Director of Enrollment Management | 479-308-2207 | kelly.dewitt@arcomedu.org |
| Glenna Gilliam | Director of Financial Aid | 479-308-2209 | glenna.gilliam@arcomedu.org |
| Shawna Mason | Registrar | 479-308-2243 | shawna.mason@arcomedu.org |
