Message from the Chancellor and CEO
Dear Colleagues and Friends:
It’s my honor to serve as chancellor and CEO of Palmer College of Chiropractic. Over its more than 128-year history, the Palmer community has grown from our founder to an organization of thousands of students, more than 400 employees, tens of thousands of alumni, and millions of patients and friends.
Our College mission is connected to, advanced by, and dependent on the engagement, social connections, and creative ideas of our entire College community. As pioneers of the profession, we are the premier destination for specialized chiropractic education, working together to push boundaries and positively impact individual wellness and quality of life. We succeed in this by providing an engaging, safe, secure, open and inclusive environment for our students, patients, employees, alumni and friends of the College. We strive to connect with and support one another in meaningful ways to serve each other as a positive influence in our mutual growth and development.
Most importantly, an intentional focus on shared values and mutual support at all levels provides our key stakeholders, our students, with a richer, more transformational educational experience. It prepares them to succeed professionally in the service to others in their role as healthcare providers working in a diverse, globally connected world.
As part of the College’s on-going commitment to continuous improvement, the Board of Trustees and administration are updating and expanding the College’s strategic plan to include more initiatives aimed at deepening our collective sense of belonging at Palmer College. My office is leading this important planning initiative with strong collaboration from all areas of the College, especially Student Services, Academic Affairs and Human Resources. Ultimately, the full realization of our goals can only be realized through the collective efforts of us all.
Dennis Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D.
Chancellor and CEO
Our commitment to fostering a sense of community and shared values.
Our shared commitment
We are committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment for all, where individual differences among students, employees, alumni and patients are respected and valued.
We strive to be an institution which supports teamwork, collaboration and productivity among talented people who are diverse in gender, race, ethnic origin, age, physical and mental abilities, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and lifestyle, reflecting the patient communities we serve.
We recognize we’re stronger together, collectively working toward impact. Every member of the Palmer community benefits from the full engagement of the talents of our peers and coworkers. We believe that our people are our greatest resource and that by actively nurturing, respecting, and sustaining an inviting organizational culture, we promote engagement and fully leverage our people and other resources in support of our College mission, leading to our individual and collective success.
Strategic Goals to Support our College Community
Our path forward to continuous improvement is marked by multiple strategies to improve our people, programs, infrastructure and culture. At Palmer, our core focus is student learning and the belief in our collective ability to improve lives and transform well-being through our students and alumni. Our College culture significantly impacts student learning by fostering a sense of belonging and influencing student engagement and success.
View more details on Palmer’s 2025-2030 Strategic Goals to Support our College Community.
Anti-Racism Statement
Racism, hatred and violence are intolerable. Palmer College is committed to fostering a workplace and learning environment free of prejudice and discrimination. As a community of teachers, learners and health care providers, we hold a personal responsibility to see everyone as a true partner and an equal, deserving of our fellowship, support and assistance. As a Palmer community, we collectively strive to represent the principles of inclusion, respect, kindness and collaboration on our campuses and in our civic communities.
Shared Commitments
The following commitments are at the heart of our strategic efforts to motivate and engage people in support of a positive College culture.
- People come first. They are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
- Personal and shared accountability are needed to create a strong organizational culture.
- Relationships are key to success and are strengthened by honesty, integrity, communication and trust.
- People’s thoughts are respected and valued.
- Excellence is achieved through teamwork, role clarification, creativity and dedication.
Academics and Social Environment
Palmer College cares about students’ success and well-being. We strive to provide an engaging academic program and learning environment in which students succeed and develop a strong sense of belonging and purpose.
We provide a welcoming learning environment, offering resources to address the unique learning needs of all our students. In addition, students can access specific resources that support their emotional and mental well-being throughout their educational journey at Palmer. Visit our Student Life pages to learn about our academic-success offerings, clubs, organizations and support resources.
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