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New - Palmer College announces a new way to apply for scholarships!  

To apply for a Palmer College scholarship (including Institutional scholarships) please visit https://palmercollege.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/Default.aspx and select “Start Here” to complete your online scholarship profile.  

You will be asked a series of questions that are purposely written to gather information about you in order to systematically match you with the scholarships that you are eligible to apply for. Careful consideration when answering each question will ensure a complete and accurate listing of scholarship opportunities. At the conclusion of your profile creation you can immediately apply for the scholarships you have been matched with or save your profile information and apply at a later time. Remember to keep your profile information current by updating your responses to the questions prior to applying for scholarships each term. 

Click here for the Palmer College scholarship application instructions. 

The deadline to apply for the available Summer trimester scholarships is Friday, June 14. Good luck to all applicants! 

Stop by the Student Union at the specified dates and times below to get more information and to meet with Financial Planning for further assistance:

  • Monday, May 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 21, from 9-11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 22, from 2-3:30 p.m. 

If you currently receive any institutional scholarships or renewable Palmer scholarships you must create a profile to receive these funds in 2013-14. All questions can be directed to Jenny in the Financial Planning Office at (563) 884-5217 or jenny.lenehan@palmer.edu.

New - Twenty-six segments needed to fill Palmer Spine for Bix 2013
Be a part of an awesome experience as we walk the famous and popular Palmer Spine up Brady Street Hill during the 2013 Bix 7 road race on Saturday, July 27.

Participants must attend three mandatory meetings: Wednesday, May 29, Friday, July 19, and Friday, July 26. All the meetings are at 3:45 p.m. at Vickie Anne Palmer Hall. Each member of the Palmer Spine will receive a complimentary Bix 7 registration, a Bix 2013 commemorative travel mug and an exclusive Palmer Spine Bix T-shirt.

First come, first served for segment choice. The sign-up deadline is Friday, May 24.

If you are interested in being a part of this fun event, please contact Julie Johnson at (563) 884-5628 or Julie.johnson@palmer.edu.

10th Trimester students - Post Graduate Preceptor Program
If you will not be able to receive a license soon after you graduate, you may be interested in working with a field doctor through this program. Limited to just a few states, new graduates are afforded the opportunity to continue honing their skills while awaiting licensure. Information is located on the portal under the Communities tab and on the Palmer website. Deadlines to apply to the program are: If wanting to go to Wisconsin was April 12, for other states – May 17. 

American Heart Association—Be on the look-out for the “Men in RED” challenge! Four of our esteemed faculty members will be appearing on donation boxes around campus—in RED DRESSES! Drs. Hynes, Tunning, Bhogal and Carpenter have graciously allowed us to use their images in red dresses to promote the American Heart Association. The one “Man in RED” who has collected the most money will be given the title of “Palmer’s 2013 Man in RED” winner and will be awarded all that goes with the title. Vote for your favorite Man in RED with your nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars. We are counting on you! The walk is Saturday, May 18.  

New - Hilltop Altar Crawl on May 19 will show off neighborhood churches. The Hilltop Campus Village is sponsoring its first “Altar Crawl” from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. Six area churches will open their doors to visitors for tours and information. Participating churches include Bethel A.M.E., First Baptist, First Christian, First Presbyterian, St. John’s United Methodist and Trinity Episcopal. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see inside our neighborhood’s beautiful, historic churches.

New - Free “Lunch on the Lawn.” Students, faculty and staff are invited to a free lunch on Wednesday, May 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join us on the AHC lawn under the new Palmer tent. We will be serving hot dogs, chips and water or pop.

New - Don’t miss this! The Palmer Center for Business Development will be hosting a brand new series of presentations titled the “Chiropractic Vendor Showcase Series” beginning on Friday, May 24, from 9:20 to 10:20 a.m. The Palmer College of Chiropractic Bookstore will kick off this series in the Center for Business classroom, 4th floor of Campus Center. This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the resources and products the Bookstore has to offer. There will be a drawing for a portable table and refreshments!

New - The second presentation of “Chiropractic Vendor Showcase Series” is scheduled. It will be held in the Palmer Center for Business Development classroom on Friday, May 31:

  • Future Health will present a demonstration of their products from 9:20-10:20 a.m
  • Standard Process will present a demonstration of their products from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
  • Both vendors will be available for Q&A until noon

Undergraduate Studies is accepting applications for the July 2013 class of the Associate of Science in Chiropractic Technology degree program. Skills gained include insurance coding and filing, X-ray, physiotherapy and more. Financial aid consideration is given for tuition, books, and living expenses.

For more information, please see Lisa Gisel in West Hall, Room W18, or call her at (563) 884-5743, or go to www.palmer.edu/asct.

New - The 1st Annual Battle of the Trimesters Functional Fitness Competition will be held on Saturday, July 13, in the Palmer Gymnasium. There will be three men and three women per trimester on each team, and one professional/staff team of six people. The cost will be $20 per person; tryouts are free. This event is sponsored by Palmer College.

Attention 5th, 6th and 7th Trimester students. The Technique Department invites you to participate in the Technique Learning Lab on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. The Learning Lab is a staffed facility where you can increase your chiropractic adjusting skills under faculty supervision. For more information, please go to http://w3.palmer.edu/technique/Learning%20Lab.htm.

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General Information

New - The Library will be closed on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.  

New - The social media page on Palmer's website was recently updated to streamline the content and make the page more user-friendly. Now you can access Palmer College videos as well as each of Palmer's Facebook pages and groups in one location. Here you can also access Palmer's Twitter account, RSS feeds and blogs.

Palmer recently launched two new blogs. The "Alumni Voices" blog, which invites any alumnus from any of Palmer's campuses to contribute a single post or ongoing posts. "My Chiropractic Journey" is a blog that was started by 1st trimester student William Fleetwood. William actually started blogging for Palmer before he started classes and plans to blog his entire way through his time at Palmer.

New - The Official Disability Guidelines 2013 Database available through the Palmer College of Chiropractic Libraries
Published by the Work Loss Data Institute, the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) database includes Treatment Guidelines, Return-to-Work Guidelines, and Impairment Guidelines, among other information, and provides “up to date evidence-based medical treatment and disability duration guidelines to improve as well as benchmark outcomes in workers’ comp and non-occupational disability.” The ODG database is accessible for each Palmer campus via the “Databases” section of the Library’s web site.

This resource is important to chiropractors because in late 2002, the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) approached the Work Loss Data Institute about researching and authoring treatment guidelines for the chiropractic profession. Since 2006, new chiropractic guidelines have been incorporated in the updated documentation of the ODG. Chiropractic is playing an increasingly important role in helping injured workers recover and return to productivity, and the costs of chiropractic are growing as a total percentage of workers’ compensation costs.

Save the date for Dr. Holmberg’s memorial service—May 24. The family of Dr. William Holmberg announces that his memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island, Ill. Dr. Holmberg passed away on January 6 in Naples, Fla.

Create Facebook cover art and get swag!
Show off your Palmer pride and your creative side by making a cover image for one of our Facebook pages (for our main/Davenport Campus, West Campus and Florida Campus). If your image is selected, it will be posted for one month on the corresponding page, and you will receive a surprise package of Palmer swag.

Click here for submission guidelines or e-mail minda.powers@palmer.edu.

http://www.palmer.edu/news/130405FBcoverart/ 

Technique Interns are needed to assist faculty in the Learning Lab on Mondays from 3:45-4:35 p.m., Tuesdays from 9:20-10:10 a.m., and Fridays from 9:20-10:10 a.m. Applicants need to be in the 7th Trimester or above. A preference will be given to students currently in the clinic and who have passed all their technique classes with a “B” or above. We would like to have two interns attend each session and assist the faculty working with students doing workups in preparation for adjusting or to secure X-rays.

If you are interested in becoming an intern, please stop by the Technique Office in Room W129. Further information on the Learning Lab can be found at w3.palmer.edu/technique/Learning%20Lab.htm.

Are you prepared? Don’t practice with real interviews, practice with InterviewStream! 

  • See and hear yourself responding to real interview questions before being in front of an employer
  • Prepare for your job interview, choose from pre-selected chiropractic interviews
  • Critique yourself or share your interview with others
  • Practice as much as you’d like—anywhere, anytime from any computer

Login to your Palmer CareerNetwork account for easy access.

Questions? Contact Penny Hoker in the Palmer Center for Business Development at (563) 884-5521.

Make the ‘Optimal’ first impression. Build a resume in minutes using our online resume builder. Go to www.palmer.optimalresume.com and create an account or sign in today! You will be able to use the samples, templates and instructions for help.

Questions? Contact Penny Hoker in the Palmer Center for Business Development at (563) 884-5521.

Palmer offers free tuition to eligible veterans. Through a unique program offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Palmer College of Chiropractic is making it possible for eligible U.S. veterans enrolled or about to enroll at any of Palmer’s three campuses to have up to 100 percent of their out-of-pocket tuition and fees associated with education programs covered for a one-year period. Known as the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, the plan covers all undergraduate and graduate tuition not already provided for by the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008.

Palmer College has renewed its annual agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to continue offering the Yellow Ribbon Program, and currently there are seven students enrolled under its auspices. There are seven students enrolled on the Davenport Campus through the program. On the Florida Campus there are two spots available and both are filled, with two people on a waiting list.

Do you know a U.S. veteran who is considering chiropractic as a career path? Now is the time to tell them about Palmer—and about the Yellow Ribbon Program. More information is available on the Palmer website at www.palmer.edu/yellowribbon. 

The International Flag Display is located in the Student Union. Flags representing the home countries of our international students are displayed to honor the special holidays celebrated in these countries.

CitiBus and Metro buses offer free rides to students and employees
All Palmer students and employees may present their Palmer photo ID to any Davenport CitiBus or Rock Island/Moline MetroLINK bus driver and ride for free. This includes the Loop, which serves the downtown areas on both sides of the river. For information on bus routes and schedules, go to www.qctransit.com.

Seeking a student to start a Thompson Technique Club at Palmer. Please contact Lora Clevenger at (563) 884-5838 or Dr. Beth Zogg at (563) 299-4334.

Professional Help With Your Personal Life Challenges at No Cost
Up to four professional counseling sessions with Quad-City providers are available for all Palmer students, spouses/partners and dependent children. Stop by the main hall outside Counseling Services at the south end of West Hall. Look for the Facts of Life flier in the wall pocket labeled Student Assistance Program or make an appointment to talk with Dr. Lori Newman about Palmer’s Student Assistance Program. She can be contacted by calling (563) 884-5655, e-mailing lori.newman@palmer.edu or stopping by her office in W128.

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Bookstore

Regular Bookstore Hours: 

  • Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Research News

Study published in April 15 issue of Spine shows significant improvement in low back pain for military patients receiving chiropractic care; Dr. Christine Goertz is principal investigator
A study published in the April 15 issue of the prestigious journal Spine demonstrates that patients with acute low back pain receiving a combination of chiropractic manipulative therapy and standard medical care experienced a statistically and clinically significant reduction in their back pain and improved physical functioning when compared to those receiving standard medical care alone. Palmer’s Vice Chancellor for Research and Health Policy Christine Goertz, D.C., Ph.D., is the study’s principal investigator. The pragmatic, patient-centered, two-arm randomized controlled trial pilot study was funded by a grant from the Samueli Institute, Alexandria, Va., and conducted from February 2008 to June 2009 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. Participants were 90 active-duty military personnel between the ages of 18 and 35 years old.

To read more about the study, go to www.palmer.edu/news/130415spinestudy/.

Now accepting applications for Fall 2013! Interested in advancing chiropractic research? Palmer’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Research program offers patient-oriented research training at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, the world’s largest and most highly funded research effort in chiropractic.

The program features: core and elective coursework; an experiential learning environment; experienced and well-published research scientists as mentors; and state-of-the-art research facilities including a research clinic and biomechanics lab.

Graduate research assistantships and tuition waivers are available on a competitive basis. The application deadline is Thursday, Aug. 1, for enrollment in the Fall 2013 trimester. For more information or to apply, visit www.palmer.edu/ms or contact Program Manager Katie Hoyt at katie.hoyt@palmer.edu or (563) 884-5198.

The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research is pleased to announce the publication of the manuscript, “Relationship between Biomechanical Characteristics of Spinal Manipulation and Neural Responses in an Animal Model: Effect of Linear Control of Thrust Displacement versus Force, Thrust Amplitude, Thrust Duration, and Thrust Rate,” in the open access journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Palmer authors and collaborators on this paper include: William Reed, Dong-Yuan Cao, Cynthia Long, Gregory Kawchuk, and Joel Pickar. This article can be accessed at www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/492039/.

The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research announces the publication of the manuscript, "Collaborative Care for Older Adults with low back pain by family medicine physicians and doctors of chiropractic (COCOA): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial," in the open access journal Trials. Palmer authors on this paper include Christine Goertz, Stacie Salsbury, Robert Vining, Cynthia Long, Maria Hondras, and Lisa Killinger. Please go to www.trialsjournal.com/content/14/1/18/abstract to  review the publication - clicking on the PDF will help this article achieve "Highly Accessed" status.

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Financial Aid

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Outside Scholarships

For outside scholarship opportunities, click on the following links: outside scholarship 1, outside scholarship 2.

Mid-Ohio Chiropractic Association (MOCA) Scholarship Program offers $500 scholarship. Interested applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student, must have a GPA of 2.75 and be a member of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association. An essay of 500 words or less is required on how you became involved in chiropractic. You must explain why you would like this scholarship. You must reside in one of the counties represented: Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morris, Richland and Wyandot. You must also have a letter of recommendation from a chiropractor within District 6 who is in active practice.

To obtain the application for this scholarship, please contact: The MOCA Scholarship Committee, Gregory S. Rinehart, D.C., Secretary/Treasurer, 152 Mansfield Avenue, Shelby, OH 44875 or (419) 347-2786 phone/fax. The application deadline is Aug. 1.

For additional outside state scholarships, click here.   

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Licensing Information

Licensure information from the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) is available for student and employee usage 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the www.FCLB.org website.

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Employment Opportunities

New - A clinic marketing assistant work-study position is available. The position would provide assistance with various tasks relating to clinic marketing events within the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics and surrounding community. Duties include: performance and assistance with information searches, coordination and completion of necessary community event support, management and inventory of clinic marketing supplies, maintenance of AHC display cases, organization of patient education materials at each clinic, and miscellaneous support tasks for the coordinator. The pay rate is $9 per hour.

The Academic Health Center has a data-entry position open. Interested applicants should be able to accurately perform assigned duties and pay close attention to detail. They must also have the ability to analyze and resolve problems and communicate effectively. Experience with Excel is required.

The position requires 10 hours per week, between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. The hourly rate is $9.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Ginny Orud at ginny.orud@palmer.edu.

The Marketing and Public Relations Department needs work-study photographers. If you’re interested, please contact Tim Richardson at tim.richardson@palmer.edu or call (563) 884-5662.

The Technique Department is looking for surrogate work-studies. The surrogate will serve as a stand-in during technique practice sessions and exams. If you are interested, please stop by the Technique Department and apply. Once you are signed up, you will be contacted on an as-needed basis. The days and times will vary. The pay rate is $15 an hour.

Edgerton Women’s Health Center has a general clerical work-study position available. Interested applicants need basic computer skills, MS Office and must be reliable. The pay rate is $9 per hour.

If you are interested in the position, please contact Pat Koranda at (563) 823-9274. The position will remain open until filled. 

America Reads Program has work-study openings to tutor children participating in after-school tutoring programs. Training is provided through Davenport Schools. The pay rate is $15 an hour.

Interested applicants should contact Shaney Ford at (563) 336-5016. Positions will remain open until filled.

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Club Meetings

Activator Club Fridays, 9:20 a.m. in Room W306
Animal Chiropractic Club Fridays, 9:20 a.m. in Room P206
Applied Kinesiology Club Tuesdays, 9:20 a.m. in Room W214
Atlas Orthogonal Club Tuesdays, 9:20 a.m. in Room P206; Fridays, 9:20 a.m. in Room P204
Bio-Geometric Integration Club Mondays, 3:45 p.m. in Room W305
CBP Club Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:20 a.m. in Room M201
Christian Chiropractic Club Fridays 9:20 a.m. in Room M203
Extremities Club Tuesdays, 9:20 a.m. in Room P201
Get the Big Idea Club Tuesdays, 3:45 p.m. in Room W210
Gonstead Club Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12:05 p.m. in Room W116; Tuesdays, 6 p.m. in Room W119; Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:20 a.m. in Room L101
Motion Palpation Club Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45 p.m. in Room W120; Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:20 a.m. in Room W120
NUCCA Club Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:20 a.m. in Room W212
PSAF Tuesdays, 9:20 a.m. in the VIP Conference Room, 4th floor Campus Center
Pediatrics Club Tuesdays, 9:20 a.m. in Rooms P202 and L102
Quantum Spinal Mechanics Cubed Tuesdays, 9:20 a.m. in Room P204; Wednesdays, 2:50 p.m. in Room P202
Receptor Tonus Wednesdays, 4 p.m. in Room L101
SABCA Tuesdays, 3:45 p.m. in Room M201
SACA Sports Council Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:20 a.m. in Room W309
Toastmasters Club Wednesdays, 3:45 p.m. in Room M201

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What's Happening

New- Palmer College announces a new way to apply for scholarships!

To apply for a Palmer College scholarship (including Institutional scholarships) please visit https://palmercollege.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/Default.aspx and select “Start Here” to complete your online scholarship profile.

You will be asked a series of questions that are purposely written to gather information about you in order to systematically match you with the scholarships that you are eligible to apply for. Careful consideration when answering each question will ensure a complete and accurate listing of scholarship opportunities. At the conclusion of your profile creation you can immediately apply for the scholarships you have been matched with or save your profile information and apply at a later time. Remember to keep your profile information current by updating your responses to the questions prior to applying for scholarships each term. 

Click here for the Palmer College scholarship application instructions. 

The deadline to apply for the available Summer trimester scholarships is Friday, June 14. Good luck to all applicants! 

Stop by the Student Union at the specified dates and times below to get more information and to meet with Financial Planning for further assistance:

  • Monday, May 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 21, from 9-11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 22, from 2-3:30 p.m. 

If you currently receive any institutional scholarships or renewable Palmer scholarships you must create a profile to receive these funds in 2013-14. All questions can be directed to Jenny in the Financial Planning Office at (563) 884-5217 or jenny.lenehan@palmer.edu.

New - Attention Students in Classes 134, 141 and 142
Clinic Abroad applications for the September trips are now available on the Palmer Portal. Students must have a valid passport at the time of application.

For more information, students can contact Susan Buro in Room 500D of the Clinic, or call her at Ext. 2687. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, May 22.

Create Facebook cover art and get swag! Show off your Palmer pride and your creative side by making a cover image for one of our Facebook pages (for our main/Davenport Campus, West Campus and Florida Campus). If your image is selected, it will be posted for one month on the corresponding page, and you will receive a surprise package of Palmer swag.

Click here for submission guidelines or e-mail minda.powers@palmer.edu.

http://www.palmer.edu/news/130405FBcoverart/ 

The Florida Campus Library hours have changed: The new hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:15 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 7:15 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, closed, and Sunday, 2-10 p.m.

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General Information

New - The Official Disability Guidelines 2013 Database available through the Palmer College of Chiropractic Libraries Published by the Work Loss Data Institute, the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) database includes Treatment Guidelines, Return-to-Work Guidelines, and Impairment Guidelines, among other information, and provides “up to date evidence-based medical treatment and disability duration guidelines to improve as well as benchmark outcomes in workers’ comp and non-occupational disability.” The ODG database is accessible for each Palmer campus via the “Databases” section of the Library’s web site.

This resource is important to chiropractors because in late 2002, the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) approached the Work Loss Data Institute about researching and authoring treatment guidelines for the chiropractic profession. Since 2006, new chiropractic guidelines have been incorporated in the updated documentation of the ODG. Chiropractic is playing an increasingly important role in helping injured workers recover and return to productivity, and the costs of chiropractic are growing as a total percentage of workers’ compensation costs. 

Are you prepared? Don’t practice with real interviews, practice with InterviewStream!    

  • See and hear yourself responding to real interview questions before being in front of an employer
  • Prepare for your job interview, choose from pre-selected chiropractic interviews
  • Critique yourself or share your interview with others
  • Practice as much as you’d like—anywhere, anytime from any computer

Login to your Palmer CareerNetwork account for easy access.

Questions? Contact Penny Hoker in the Palmer Center for Business Development at (563) 884-5521.

Make the ‘Optimal’ first impression. Build a resume in minutes using our online resume builder. Go to www.palmer.optimalresume.com and create an account or sign in today! You will be able to use the samples, templates and instructions for help.

Questions? Contact Penny Hoker in the Palmer Center for Business Development at (563) 884-5521.

Palmer offers free tuition to eligible veterans. Through a unique program offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Palmer College of Chiropractic is making it possible for eligible U.S. veterans enrolled or about to enroll at any of Palmer’s three campuses to have up to 100 percent of their out-of-pocket tuition and fees associated with education programs covered for a one-year period. Known as the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, the plan covers all undergraduate and graduate tuition not already provided for by the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008.

Palmer College has renewed its annual agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to continue offering the Yellow Ribbon Program, and currently there are seven students enrolled under its auspices. There are seven students enrolled on the Davenport Campus through the program. On the Florida Campus there are two spots available and both are filled, with two people on a waiting list.

Do you know a U.S. veteran who is considering chiropractic as a career path? Now is the time to tell them about Palmer—and about the Yellow Ribbon Program. More information is available on the Palmer website at www.palmer.edu/yellowribbon.

The Palmer Portal is now operational for all Palmer College students. Currently the functions available will allow you to view personal student information such as your grades, class schedules and billing account information. As development of the portal continues, within the next year you will be able to access faculty home pages and campus events. In the future, the College will also begin processing registrations through the Palmer Portal.

For information on how to access the portal, including what your sign-in username and password are, please see the Palmer Portal/Self Service Access Instructions found at www.palmer.edu/portal. You may also access this information from the link on the portal home page at https://portal.palmer.edu.

To conveniently serve you around the clock, Palmer College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as its agent for verification of student enrollment status. You can obtain an official Enrollment Verification Certificate at any time via: www.studentclearinghouse.org.  

  1. Click on the "Students" tab.
  2. Click on "Enrollment Verify," and then click "Credit Card Purchase." There is a $2.50 fee per certificate, which you can charge to your Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card.
  3. Print your Enrollment Verification Certificate.

This Enrollment Verification Certificate can be presented to health insurance agencies, housing authorities, consumer product companies, banks, etc., when asked to provide official evidence of enrollment at Palmer College.

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Research News

Study published in April 15 issue of Spine shows significant improvement in low back pain for military patients receiving chiropractic care; Dr. Christine Goertz is principal investigator
A study published in the April 15 issue of the prestigious journal Spine demonstrates that patients with acute low back pain receiving a combination of chiropractic manipulative therapy and standard medical care experienced a statistically and clinically significant reduction in their back pain and improved physical functioning when compared to those receiving standard medical care alone. Palmer’s Vice Chancellor for Research and Health Policy Christine Goertz, D.C., Ph.D., is the study’s principal investigator. The pragmatic, patient-centered, two-arm randomized controlled trial pilot study was funded by a grant from the Samueli Institute, Alexandria, Va., and conducted from February 2008 to June 2009 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. Participants were 90 active-duty military personnel between the ages of 18 and 35 years old.

To read more about the study, go to www.palmer.edu/news/130415spinestudy/.

Now accepting applications for Fall 2013! Interested in advancing chiropractic research? Palmer’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Research program offers patient-oriented research training at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, the world’s largest and most highly funded research effort in chiropractic.

The program features: core and elective coursework; an experiential learning environment; experienced and well-published research scientists as mentors; and state-of-the-art research facilities including a research clinic and biomechanics lab.

Graduate research assistantships and tuition waivers are available on a competitive basis. The application deadline is Thursday, Aug. 1, for enrollment in the Fall 2013 trimester. For more information or to apply, visit www.palmer.edu/ms or contact Program Manager Katie Hoyt at katie.hoyt@palmer.edu or (563) 884-5198.

The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research is pleased to announce the publication of the manuscript, “Relationship between Biomechanical Characteristics of Spinal Manipulation and Neural Responses in an Animal Model: Effect of Linear Control of Thrust Displacement versus Force, Thrust Amplitude, Thrust Duration, and Thrust Rate,” in the open access journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Palmer authors and collaborators on this paper include: William Reed, Dong-Yuan Cao, Cynthia Long, Gregory Kawchuk, and Joel Pickar. This article can be accessed at www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/492039/.

The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research announces the publication of the manuscript, "Collaborative Care for Older Adults with low back pain by family medicine physicians and doctors of chiropractic (COCOA): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial," in the open access journal Trials. Palmer authors on this paper include Christine Goertz, Stacie Salsbury, Robert Vining, Cynthia Long, Maria Hondras, and Lisa Killinger. Please go to www.trialsjournal.com/content/14/1/18/abstract to  review the publication - clicking on the PDF will help this article achieve "Highly Accessed" status.

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Financial Aid

Click here for updated Grad PLUS Loan information. 

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Scholarships

New - Mid-Ohio Chiropractic Association Scholarship Program. Ohio counties represented are Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, and Wyandot. To obtain an application, please contact The MOCA Scholarship Committee, Gregory S. Rinehart, D.C. Secretary/Treasurer MOCA, 152 Mansfield Ave., Shelby, Ohio 44875, (419) 347-2786. The application deadline is Aug. 1.

The Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Program for the Fall 2013 semester offers two $10,000 scholarships and four $5,000 scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students with a declared major of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related life-science field. To qualify for the scholarship, students must have a GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) and be enrolled in an accredited college or university for the Fall 2013 semester. In addition to these qualifications, students must also be legal United States residents. Students may apply for the scholarship through the Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Website. Applications will be accepted until 11:59:59 p.m. CT on July 31.  

For the second year the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors (ANJC) is making available five $1,000 scholarships for students currently enrolled that reside in New Jersey and plan to return to N.J. to practice. Applications can be completed online at www.anjc.info/Files/Scholarship2013.

The Chiropractic Association of Louisiana (CAL) – William S. Boyd Scholarship is announced. Interested applicants must have been a resident of Louisiana prior to college and have the intent to practice there upon graduation. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in a CCE accredited chiropractic college with a current GPA of 2.7 or better, transcripts required. A recommendation of a member in good standing of the CAL is required as well as three letters of recommendation (family excluded), one of which must be from a faculty member of your college. The deadline for submission is June, 30, 2013. Please stop by Financial Planning for an application or contact the CAL Scholarship Committee, 10636 Timberlake Ave. in Baton Rouge, La, 70810 or e-mail at lachiro@premier.net.

Other scholarships available: For information and/or applications on the following scholarships, please visit each organization’s website:

  • State of Arkansas Grant - Arkansas Department of Higher Education, Ruth Ann Simpson, 114 East Capitol, Little Rock, Ar 72201; Phone (501) 324-9300.

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Employment Opportunities

A work-study position as an office assistant in the Instruction area is available for the beginning of the Spring 2013 Quarter. Interested applicants must have basic computer skills and a cumulative GPA of 2.50. For more information, please see Tina in Financial Planning between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The Admissions Department has a work-study position open for a telecounselor. Interested applicants must have basic computer and phone skills.

For more information, please contact Chelsea in Admissions between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Food Service

To access the weekly and daily menu for the Palmer Café on the Florida Campus, please visit the Palmer College home page at www.palmer.edu and click on the “quick links” tab, then food service and select Florida Campus.

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What's Happening

New - Palmer College announces a new way to apply for scholarships!  

To apply for a Palmer College scholarship (including Institutional scholarships) please visit https://palmercollege.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/Default.aspx and select “Start Here” to complete your online scholarship profile.  

You will be asked a series of questions that are purposely written to gather information about you in order to systematically match you with the scholarships that you are eligible to apply for. Careful consideration when answering each question will ensure a complete and accurate listing of scholarship opportunities. At the conclusion of your profile creation you can immediately apply for the scholarships you have been matched with or save your profile information and apply at a later time. Remember to keep your profile information current by updating your responses to the questions prior to applying for scholarships each term. 

Click here for the Palmer College scholarship application instructions. 

The deadline to apply for the available Summer trimester scholarships is Friday, June 14. Good luck to all applicants! 

Stop by the Student Union at the specified dates and times below to get more information and to meet with Financial Planning for further assistance:

  • Monday, May 20, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 21, from 9-11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, May 22, from 2-3:30 p.m. 

If you currently receive any institutional scholarships or renewable Palmer scholarships you must create a profile to receive these funds in 2013-14. All questions can be directed to Jenny in the Financial Planning Office at (563) 884-5217 or jenny.lenehan@palmer.edu.

Create Facebook cover art and get swag! Show off your Palmer pride and your creative side by making a cover image for one of our Facebook pages (for our main/Davenport Campus, West Campus and Florida Campus). If your image is selected, it will be posted for one month on the corresponding page, and you will receive a surprise package of Palmer swag.

Click here for submission guidelines or e-mail minda.powers@palmer.edu.

http://www.palmer.edu/news/130405FBcoverart/   

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General Information

New - The Official Disability Guidelines 2013 Database available through the Palmer College of Chiropractic Libraries
Published by the Work Loss Data Institute, the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) database includes Treatment Guidelines, Return-to-Work Guidelines, and Impairment Guidelines, among other information, and provides “up to date evidence-based medical treatment and disability duration guidelines to improve as well as benchmark outcomes in workers’ comp and non-occupational disability.” The ODG database is accessible for each Palmer campus via the “Databases” section of the Library’s web site.

This resource is important to chiropractors because in late 2002, the Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) approached the Work Loss Data Institute about researching and authoring treatment guidelines for the chiropractic profession. Since 2006, new chiropractic guidelines have been incorporated in the updated documentation of the ODG. Chiropractic is playing an increasingly important role in helping injured workers recover and return to productivity, and the costs of chiropractic are growing as a total percentage of workers’ compensation costs.

Visit the News section of the Palmer website for stories pertaining to all three Palmer campuses:
www.palmer.edu/Palmer/Pages/NewsAndEvents.aspx.

West Campus students lobby for chiropractic at ACA conference
http://www.palmer.edu/news/130408westsaca/ 

Are you prepared? Don’t practice with real interviews, practice with InterviewStream! 

  • See and hear yourself responding to real interview questions before being in front of an employer
  • Prepare for your job interview, choose from pre-selected chiropractic interviews
  • Critique yourself or share your interview with others
  • Practice as much as you’d like—anywhere, anytime from any computer

Login to your Palmer CareerNetwork account for easy access.

Questions? Contact Penny Hoker in the Palmer Center for Business Development at (563) 884-5521.

Make the ‘Optimal’ first impression. Build a resume in minutes using our online resume builder. Go to www.palmer.optimalresume.com and create an account or sign in today! You will be able to use the samples, templates and instructions for help. 

Questions? Contact Penny Hoker in the Palmer Center for Business Development at (563) 884-5521. 

Palmer offers free tuition to eligible veterans. Through a unique program offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Palmer College of Chiropractic is making it possible for eligible U.S. veterans enrolled or about to enroll at any of Palmer’s three campuses to have up to 100 percent of their out-of-pocket tuition and fees associated with education programs covered for a one-year period. Known as the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, the plan covers all undergraduate and graduate tuition not already provided for by the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2008.

Palmer College has renewed its annual agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to continue offering the Yellow Ribbon Program, and currently there are seven students enrolled under its auspices. There are seven students enrolled on the Davenport Campus through the program. On the Florida Campus there are two spots available and both are filled, with two people on a waiting list.

Do you know a U.S. veteran who is considering chiropractic as a career path? Now is the time to tell them about Palmer—and about the Yellow Ribbon Program. More information is available on the Palmer website at www.palmer.edu/yellowribbon.

If you have club information that you’d like posted in the West Campus section of Student Announcements, please send your information to Chuck Bustillos in the Marketing and Public Relations Department.

If you have a message you’d like posted on the south hallway monitor, please send your information to Chuck Bustillos in the Marketing and Public Relations Department (chuck.bustillos@palmer.edu). Please make sure to note the nature of the event/activity, location, date, time, cost and contact information (i.e. e-mail or cell number.) If you're promoting a guest speaker, you may submit a photo or associated graphic (in JPEG format). For general announcements, please make sure to also note when the slide should be removed. Please submit at least one week in advance of the event (or deadline, if formal response is required.) The monitor is updated approximately one to two times per week, so if you have an event to promote or an announcement with time considerations, make sure to submit your information to Chuck as soon as possible.

The Palmer Portal is now operational for all Palmer College students. The Portal is your individual resource for information from Palmer College. On the home page you’ll find daily news and quick links to the Bookstore and other Palmer resources. All West Campus schedule information, including the academic calendar, term schedule, and final exam schedule, can be accessed through the Palmer Portal. For information on how to access and utilize the Palmer Portal, go to: www.palmer.edu/portal. Once logged in, select the "Student" tab, then "PCCW Student Information" link on the left. You’ll find a wealth of information within the tabs for academics, classes, grades and finances.

Avoid overdue Library fines—plus additional fees & delays in registration. Library supervisor Wendy Kubow reminds students to check their Palmer email frequently. In addition to system-generated "courtesy notices" (sent when checked-out Library items are three days from their "due date"), you will also receive "overdue" notices as well as fine totals for late materials. Failure to settle fines in a timely manner will delay your registration status. The Library submits a quarterly "holds" list to the Registrar with the names of students who have outstanding fines or fees, which restricts your ability to register for classes, until the outstanding fines and fees have been paid. Avoid any inconvenient delays — pay your outstanding Library fees today. If you have any questions, see Wendy in the Library.

Students can renew books via the Palmer web page. Go to "www.palmer.edu" and choose "Libraries" under the Academic listing section of the front page, and then click on "Catalog/Databases" from the menu options on the left side of the page. Once you are in the WEST catalog, use the log-in feature on the upper-right portion of the page. For "User ID" enter the barcode number on your Palmer student ID card, or your matriculation number. Your password is "changeme" until you’ve created your own password. Once you’ve established an account, you will see the online renewal option.

If you have any questions regarding the online renewal process, please see Wendy Kubow, Library supervisor.

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Research News

Study published in April 15 issue of Spine shows significant improvement in low back pain for military patients receiving chiropractic care; Dr. Christine Goertz is principal investigator 
A study published in the April 15 issue of the prestigious journal Spine demonstrates that patients with acute low back pain receiving a combination of chiropractic manipulative therapy and standard medical care experienced a statistically and clinically significant reduction in their back pain and improved physical functioning when compared to those receiving standard medical care alone. Palmer’s Vice Chancellor for Research and Health Policy Christine Goertz, D.C., Ph.D., is the study’s principal investigator. The pragmatic, patient-centered, two-arm randomized controlled trial pilot study was funded by a grant from the Samueli Institute, Alexandria, Va., and conducted from February 2008 to June 2009 at William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. Participants were 90 active-duty military personnel between the ages of 18 and 35 years old.

To read more about the study, go to www.palmer.edu/news/130415spinestudy/.

Now accepting applications for Fall 2013! Interested in advancing chiropractic research? Palmer’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Research program offers patient-oriented research training at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, the world’s largest and most highly funded research effort in chiropractic.

The program features: core and elective coursework; an experiential learning environment; experienced and well-published research scientists as mentors; and state-of-the-art research facilities including a research clinic and biomechanics lab.

Graduate research assistantships and tuition waivers are available on a competitive basis. The application deadline is Thursday, Aug. 1, for enrollment in the Fall 2013 trimester. For more information or to apply, visit www.palmer.edu/ms or contact Program Manager Katie Hoyt at katie.hoyt@palmer.edu or (563) 884-5198.

The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research is pleased to announce the publication of the manuscript, “Relationship between Biomechanical Characteristics of Spinal Manipulation and Neural Responses in an Animal Model: Effect of Linear Control of Thrust Displacement versus Force, Thrust Amplitude, Thrust Duration, and Thrust Rate,” in the open access journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Palmer authors and collaborators on this paper include: William Reed, Dong-Yuan Cao, Cynthia Long, Gregory Kawchuk, and Joel Pickar. This article can be accessed at www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/492039/.

The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research announces the publication of the manuscript, "Collaborative Care for Older Adults with low back pain by family medicine physicians and doctors of chiropractic (COCOA): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial," in the open access journal Trials. Palmer authors on this paper include Christine Goertz, Stacie Salsbury, Robert Vining, Cynthia Long, Maria Hondras, and Lisa Killinger. Please go to www.trialsjournal.com/content/14/1/18/abstract to review the publication - clicking on the PDF will help this article achieve "Highly Accessed" status.

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Financial Aid

Students receiving Grad Plus have to go online and complete a new application: www.studentloans.gov. The promissory note for Grad Plus is still valid, so you do not have to complete that portion of the application form.

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Scholarships

New - The Macomb County Chiropractic Association (M.C.C.A.) scholarship program presents up to three (3) awards of $1,000/ea. to eligible students are from Macomb County. The funds will be submitted directly to the recipient's college. For a copy of the application, and all associated details, visit the web site of the Sterling Heights Community Foundation: www.sterlingheightscommunityfoundation.org or through the attached link found above. For additional information, contact Dr. Dr. Martin J. Brown, D.C., president of the Macomb County Chiropractic Association, at (586) 795-3366, or by e-mail: blestday@yahoo.com. 

New - CCA announces “Dr. Robert L. Dark Scholarship.” As president of the California Chiropractic Association Riverside County Society and the California Chiropractic Association, Dr. Robert L. Dark was a champion of the chiropractic profession and the patients it serves. Dr. Dark lent his passionate dedication and skills to positioning the CCA as a positive and influential voice in state and federal health care public policymaking. He also was chair of the CCA Governmental Affairs Dept., the CCA Political Action Committee as well as the ACA Political Action Committee. In honor of his memory, this $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a deserving Student CCA member. For further details, and to download a copy of the application, go to www.calchiro.org and scroll to the bottom of the “Benefits of Membership” under the “Join CCA” tab. For additional details about the Dr. Robert L. Dark Memorial Scholarship, contact Paul Deyerle (9Q, paul.deyerle@gmail.com), West Campus CCA President.

Chiropractic Association of Louisiana – William S. Boyd Scholarship: This award is presented to a qualified 10Q student with a GPA of at least 2.75, who was a resident of Louisiana prior to initiating their chiropractic studies at Palmer’s West Campus, and plans to practice in Louisiana. For additional information: www.chiropracticassociationoflouisiana.com/index.php?p=181396. Application deadline: Sunday, June 30, 2013. (Applications submitted directly to the CAL.)

For additional information regarding these, and other West Campus scholarship opportunities, see Brenda Alvarez, Financial Aid manager, or e-mail: brenda.alvarez@palmer.edu.

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Employment Opportunities

Off-campus work-study positions available for West Campus students receiving financial aid. If you are currently borrowing less than the full amount of your loan eligibility, stop by the Financial Aid office to find out how you can earn some extra income — and make a difference in the community. Pay is $10/hr. For further details, and a list of available positions, see Brenda Alvarez in the FA office.

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In the Cafeteria

For a look at "what’s cookin’" in the West Cafeteria, visit: http://www.aramarkcafe.com/layouts/classic_new/locationhome.aspx?locationid=3043. For further details, contact Scott Tonnesen, director of Institutional Support, Ext. 6147.

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Club Meetings

The A.K. Club meets on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in Room 108. For additional information, contact Peter Rehl (7Q), A.K. Club president: atlastot3@gmail.com.

The Functional Fitness Club meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-6 p.m. in the south parking lot. For additional information regarding FFC activities, contact Ajay Iselin (5Q), club president: ajayiselin@gmail.com.

The Gonstead Club meets on Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 124 (note new meeting room). For additional information, contact Kevin Golden (10Q), Gonstead Club president: nedlognivek@gmail.com.

The Motion Palpation Club meets on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in Room 107. For Additional information, contact Josuke Tanaka (7Q), Motion Palpation Club president: josuke.tanaka@gmail.com. 

The Neurology Club will meet on Fridays throughout the quarter at 9:30 a.m. in Room 117. Watch for announcements with specific meeting dates. For Additional information, contact Jacob Brown (8Q), Neurology Club president: osseous.labyrinth@gmail.com. 

The Personal Defense Club meets on Tuesdays from 5-6 p.m. in Room 124. For additional information, contact Patrick Silva (3Q), Personal Defense Club president: psilvastudios@gmail.com. 

The Philosophy Club meets on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in Room 126. For additional information, contact Andy Burd (4Q), Philosophy Club president: andrewburd1@gmail.com.

The Racquet Sports Club meets Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the student lounge. For additional information regarding the Racquet Sports Club, contact Ayo Fadahunsi (3Q) ayodelefadahunsi@yahoo.com.

The Soccer Club invites all interested students to join them for open practice on Monday and Wednesday afternoons (4:30-6 p.m.) on the field within the NorthPark complex. For additional information, contact Joe Sullivan (4Q), Soccer Club president: Jmsulli3@yahoo.com.

The Soft Tissue Club meets on Friday mornings during the 9:30 a.m. activities hour in Room 108. For additional information, contact Norie Takahashi (6Q), Soft Tissue Club president: t_norie@yahoo.com 

SOT Club meets on Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. in Room 124. For additional information, contact Jennifer Morris (7Q), SOT Club president: jmichele@gmail.com.

The SPEAK Club meets on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. in Room 121. For additional information, contact Morgan Rovetti (6Q), SPEAK Club president: morganrovetti@me.com.

The Volleyball Club meets on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m. in the NorthPark gym. For additional information, contact Derek Ko (6Q), Volleyball Club president: ko.derek.k@gmail.com. 

The Yoga/Pilates Club meets for one-hour sessions on Mondays (9:30-10:30 a.m.) and Wednesdays (5-6 p.m.). For additional information, contact Taylor Cox (11Q), Yoga Club president: taylorgardnercox@gmail.com.

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