March 2003
see
also: Judge restores Life accreditation
Message
from Life president
In addition to the press release
concerning the reinstatement of its accreditation,
Life
University
released this message from its President, Dr. Ben C. DeSpain:
"It is with a humble and grateful
heart that I confirm on Monday, February 10, Judge Charles E. Moye Jr.
restored Life's University's accreditation of the
College
of
Chiropractic
.
"This long awaited decision is the
end result of much hard work by our Board of Trustees, the interim
administration headed by Dr. Michael J. Schmidt and dozens of faculty and
staff members. I am truly thankful for their hard work and dedication to
Life
University
.
Without their efforts, we would not have survived this crisis.
"For as many questions that are
answered by this ruling, an equal number of new questions are raised. I
ask that you remain patient as we sort through the details that must be
addressed and trust we will convey information as quickly as possible.
I've said it many times but it warrants repeating: concentrate on your
classroom and clinic work and leave the legal activities to the lawyers.
So far, they are doing an excellent job.
"To our many Life students
enrolled at other chiropractic colleges who may now wish to return, we
will welcome you with open arms at the appropriate time. I encourage you
to also concentrate on academic studies and check our website often. Once
we have determined the appropriate manner in which you can transfer back,
we will post a message on this very site.
"I urge each member of the Life
Family to take a moment and reflect on the sacrifices of so many in the
profession of chiropractic. One only needs to spend a few moments at the
bell tower to realize that, while painful, the loss of and efforts to
reestablish our accreditation are minor contributions to further the cause
we believe in so strongly. Let us also remember how alienated and
ostracized we felt during this process and renew our commitment to our
mission and purpose.
