June 2006

Parker adopts new mission statement;
names two new VPs

The new mission of Parker College of Chiropractic will be wellness. Fabrizio Mancini, DC, Parker’s president, has announced that the board of trustees has adopted a new mission, which reads: Parker creates leaders who promote wellness through high standards of education, research, and service.

“Parker passionately believes we must weave the wellness message with chiropractic. Wellness is and will be actively taught and advocated throughout our college, clinics, research and seminars,” said Mancini.

Parker College celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2007. “Dr. James W. Parker founded the college to educate the best doctors of chiropractic. In the truest sense, Dr. Parker was a leader in the chiropractic profession. The greatest tribute we can pay to him is to continue the legacy of training, mentoring, and motivating new wellness leaders for the future,” said Mancini.

To reflect the importance of chiropractic, the board also adopted a mission statement specifically for the doctor of chiropractic program: “To educate individuals in chiropractic wellness to be leaders in education, research, and service.”

The college has defined “wellness” as “an active process employing a set of values and behaviors that promotes optimal health, function, and quality of life.” Wellness includes treatment of acute and chronic conditions.

The college has also adopted the following goals to support its new mission:

TWO NEW VPS

In other business, the college has also adopted a new organization chart and appointed two vice presidents to fill key leadership positions at the college

Ken Thomas, DC, has been named vice president of academics and John Plotts, PhD, has assumed the position of vice president for enrollment and advancement.

“The appointment of these two key leadership positions at Parker,” said Dr. Mancini, “provides the college with more efficient use of our resources and skills.By re-aligning our reporting procedures and organizational structure, we will have greater accountability for the success of the college’s mission.”

As Parker’s chief academic officer, Thomas will be responsible for directing all areas of academics, the learning resource center, research, and the clinics.

Plotts will oversee admissions, financial aid, student affairs, the alumni association, development, Parker Seminars, and continuing education under one reporting structure.

In addition, Ron Rupert, DC, was named dean of research and Larry Stolar, DC, will serve as acting dean of the Chiropractic Wellness Clinics.

Source: Parker College of Chiropractic, www.parkercc.edu