Board of Commissioners

With 25 years of accreditation experience, including service on three accreditation commissions and leadership roles in site visits and self-studies, Ronald Hunt brings a wealth of expertise to the Accreditation Commission on Education in Nursing (ACEN). Retired from a distinguished career in academic dentistry administration as a board-certified public health dentist, his passion for voluntary association work has led him to focus on accreditation over the past decade.

His accreditation service includes roles on the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) from 2004 to 2008, the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) from 2015 to 2020, and the Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) from 2020 to 2024. Notable achievements include leading comprehensive site visits for CODA and serving as ACATE Chair, along with receiving recognition for his outstanding contributions as a site evaluator.

In his academic leadership roles, including as Associate Dean at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Midwestern University Arizona, and as Dean at Virginia Commonwealth University, he successfully guided dental education programs through self-studies and accreditation cycles.

His commitment to sharing knowledge is evident through numerous presentations and publications on accreditation topics. Additionally, he has held leadership positions in professional organizations such as the American Dental Education Association and the Dental Quality Alliance, further demonstrating his dedication to advancing dental education and quality assurance.

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