Governing body evaluates Life chiropractic school

MARIETTA - The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools was evaluating Life University this week, nine months after it issued a warning sanction and refused to renew the school&#39;s accreditation for a ten-year period. <br> <br> SACS, however, did give Life a one-year extension on its accreditation. <br> <br> Doctor Tom Benburg, SACS associate executive director, said Life was sanctioned for problems involving faculty credentials, financial instability and administration. <br> <br> During a three-day visit which ended Wednesday, Benburg said SACS officials conducted interviews and evaluated whether the school is complying with accreditation standards. <br> <br> He would not comment on the evaluation. The committee will submit its findings to the accreditation commission, which will decide the university&#39;s status in December. <br> <br> SACS is not the only accreditation body with which Life is in trouble. <br> <br> The Council on Chiropractic Education stripped Life of its accreditation in June. The university has maintained its chiropractic credentials while awaiting word on an appeal. If the university can&#39;t regain accreditation, students can&#39;t take national board exams that are required for a license to practice.