ACCREDITATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Any complaints related to ACEND accreditation of the Texas A&M DPD Program should be submitted in writing to Dr. Clint Allred, Department of Nutrition and Food Science (NFSC) Associate Head for Academics, at callred@tamu.edu. Accreditation complaints will be addressed by the Texas A&M University DPD Accreditation Advisory Committee for resolution within thirty days.
Students should only submit accreditation complaints directly to ACEND only after failed resolution by the Texas A&M University NFSC DPD Program. Accreditation complaints to ACEND can be made at ACEND@eatright.org or 1-800-877-1600 ex.5400. All complaints other than those related to accreditation should follow the Texas A&M University student grievance procedures: http://student-rules.tamu.edu/studentgrievanceprocedures
Additional questions pertaining to the accreditation of DPD programs may be referred to the following:
ACEND CONTACT INFORMATION
Headquarters
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
800-877-1600 ex.5400, http://www.eatright.org
Washington, DC Office
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 480
Washington, DC 20036
202-775-8277