New York Chiropractic College recently announced that Dr. Frank Nicchi will retire in August 2017 after 36 years with the college, the past 17 as president.
"Over the years, I have witnessed firsthand [Dr. Mestan's] resolute commitment to the College's mission of excellence along with his exceptional enthusiasm and unique ability to effectively execute a vision," said Dr. Nicchi. "His passion for the College and its history, his inclusive management style, and his extensive training in higher education leadership make him ideally suited to successfully advance NYCC to the next level of distinction."
LEFT NYCC President Dr. Frank Nicchi.
RIGHT Dr. Mark Mestan (incoming).
Dr. Mestan, NYCC executive vice president since 2010, joined the college in 2002 and has held positions as department head for clinical sciences, dean of the chiropractic program, and executive vice president for academic affairs.
Under Dr. Nicchi's tenure as president, NYCC evolved from a chiropractic-only program to a multi-purpose academic institution featuring multiple master's degree programs and a bachelor's program. Look for an exclusive interview with Dr. Nicchi in an upcoming issue of DC to learn more about his legacy and thoughts on the future of chiropractic education.
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