Parker University dean appointed new COMTA commissioner

Parker University’s Drew Riffe, DC, LMT, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, has been named a new Commissioner for the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA).

Through this appointment opportunity, noted a Parker University press release, Riffe will be able to display his commitment to health sciences education and raising professional standards in massage therapy, bodywork, esthetics and skin care. He will also demonstrate his unique expertise and passion for educational excellence and professional development. He says this appointment grants him the opportunity to give back to an industry which has richly blessed his life and those around him.

Riffe’s contributions to the accreditation process can help shape the future of certain healthcare professions, highlighting Parker University’s leadership in the health sciences education sector.

“Parker University is honored to have Dr. Riffe represent its commitment to educational integrity and innovation at the national level,” the university stated in the release. “Congratulations, Dr. Riffe! Thank you for all you do to help strengthen the broader mission of advancing healthcare education standards across the U.S.”

About the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation

Since 2002, the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a specialized accrediting agency. This commission of volunteers includes 10-13 elected commissioners, including at least two public representatives. COMTA accredits educational institutions and programs offering instruction in massage therapy, bodywork, esthetics and skin care. Formed to establish and maintain the quality and integrity of these professions, with COMTA accreditation, the standards you’re meeting reflect the national needs of the profession. Go to comta.org to learn more.

About Parker University

Parker University, the fourth-fastest growing college in Texas and the fastest-growing college in Dallas, was founded in 1982 by Dr. James William Parker (formerly Parker College of Chiropractic). Today, Parker University has more than 2,100 students and more than 35 academic programs, including its renowned chiropractic program, as well as master’s degrees in clinical neuroscience, strength and human performance, and functional nutrition. Currently, Parker University has the second-largest chiropractic cohort of any campus worldwide. Parker University has been recognized as an Honor Roll Institution by Great Colleges to Work For^®, one of the 25 Fastest-Growing Colleges in the U.S., as a recipient of the FutureEdge 50 Awards, and as a Best Texas Online College by Forbes.