DAVENPORT, Iowa - Guy Riekeman, DC, has been appointed president of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, in San Jose, California.
"Dr. Riekeman's leadership at Palmer College has been unparalleled, and his assuming the presidency of both Palmer College and Palmer College West will help us accelerate our progress," predicted Palmer Chancellor Michael Crawford. "This is the first time in the history of the Palmer colleges that we will have a single president for both institutions, and I am confident that Dr. Riekeman is up to the challenge. His energy, vision and passion will be instrumental in enhancing the leadership role of Palmer Chiropractic in the profession."
The two colleges were brought together under a single board of trustees 10 years ago with the creation of Palmer Chiropractic University (PCU). Aside from the two colleges, PCU also encompasses the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, the Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement, and the Palmer Foundation for Chiropractic History. Under the new structure, the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research will report to Dr. Riekeman; the other two entities will have separate corporate structures and, like the college president, report to the chancellor.
The move to a single president for both colleges is a means to implement a common curriculum, in keeping with plans for a third campus in Port Orange, Florida. "A common presidency for all Palmer colleges and a common curriculum will assure a common definition of Palmer chiropractic," asserted Mr. Crawford.
"I am humbled, honored and excited by the possibilities afforded by this new appointment," Dr. Riekeman said. "More than ever, Palmer Chiropractic will be fulfilling its mission to present the chiropractic profession to the world, and I will devote myself to ensuring that we are worthy of that responsibility."
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