Leadership, recruitment, philanthropy and service
In 1963, David D. Palmer, D.C. established the Palmer Academy of Chiropractic (PAC) to formally recognize outstanding supporters of Palmer College of Chiropractic.
Founded on the four principles of leadership, recruitment, philanthropy and service, selected individuals are awarded Fellowship in the PAC for showing extraordinary dedication to Palmer College.
Fellowship is given to those exemplary individuals who embody the principle set forth by Dr. David D. Palmer, chosen each year through nominations from current Fellows, the College’s presidents, or the Chancellor and CEO. The rigorous selection process is completed by a committee of Fellows representatives and College leadership, with official inductees confirmed by the Board of Trustees. Nominees are evaluated on their accomplishments and experience in the areas of the four principles, and honors bestowed on the select few who exemplify these principles. Nominees do not have to be a Doctor of Chiropractic or a graduate of Palmer College to be eligible. Fellowship is the most prestigious peer award given by the College.
Eligibility criteria for Fellowship consideration includes:
- Leadership– Demonstration of the values of Palmer College which reflect the Science, Art, and Philosophy of chiropractic; achievement in educational, clinical, research and/or administrative/faculty/staff performance; and
- Recruitment– Efforts promoting Palmer College and the chiropractic profession to prospective students; serving as liaison for high schools or colleges; identifying and recruiting prospective students; and
- Philanthropy– Support of Palmer College through history of giving, endowment or scholarship support, estate gift intentions, or service as a fundraising volunteer; and
- Service– Involvement with the College and contributions to the chiropractic profession as a volunteer, event speaker, or student mentor; legislative efforts at a local, state, or federal level.
View the 2022 Fellows Luncheon & Induction Program and Full Fellows List
2023 Fellows Nomination and Induction
Nominations are now open for 2023 inductees into the Palmer Academy of Chiropractic. Individuals may be nominated by a current Fellow, a campus president, a provost, a chancellor, or a member of the College’s Board of Trustees. The Fellows nomination form must be completed to be considered. You may include additional documentation such as magazine articles, curriculum vitae, photos, and additional letters of support. All material is due by Friday, March 31, 2023, and will not be returned. If you need assistance in completing one or more sections of the nomination form, or if you have any questions, please contact Kyla Lane in the Advancement Office at 563-884-5739, or at kyla.lane@palmer.edu.
2022 Fellows Inductees
Nominated by current Fellow and chair of the Palmer College Board of Trustees, Trevor Ireland, D.C. (Main, ’70), the 2022 inductees, Dr. Almeda Haldeman and Dr. Joshua Haldeman, received posthumous induction as Fellows in the Palmer Academy of Chiropractic.
Through three generations, Dr. Almeda, Dr. Joshua, and Scott Haldeman, D.C., M.D., Ph.D. (Main, ’64) crossed international borders, challenged professional boundaries, and contributed to the growth of the chiropractic profession.
Read more about the Haldeman legacy.
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