Sherman College EXCEL Magazine, Spring 2021 by Sherman College of Chiropractic

SPRING 2021

The Road to Sherman

Uniquely different paths led these students to a shared passion as future chiropractors

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MAKING OUR IMPACT As our Sherman College community prepares for a brighter future and a bigger impact in 2021, we are focusing on the actions we will take for these goals to come to life. Just like you, dedicated alumni and supporters, we are determined to use our passion to make an impact on all those we serve. Though chiropractic practice is filled with rewards, I can honestly say that one of the best parts of shifting to the academic world as president of Sherman College eight years ago is experiencing the enthusiasm of our students, faculty and staff on a daily basis. We are passionate about our students and the education we deliver as we prepare them for success in the business of changing lives. One specific area of focus for Sherman College this year is our commitment to bringing the newest technology to our classrooms and Chiropractic Health Center. Whether it is digital imaging (x-ray and CBCT) or educational technology (our iPad initiative), our past shows that we are committed to leading the field. Let me share with you what’s happening next.

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In this issue of EXCEL, you will read about our latest advances in technology and the doctor of chiropractic curriculum: embracing the flipped classroom (page 15), implementing an electronic health records system in the Health Center (page 14), and developing a new approach to help our interns reach and surpass their clinical competency requirements (page 10). As we forge further into this new year filled with opportunities, rest assured that Sherman College of Chiropractic will continue to make a major impact on chiropractic education and the future of our profession. As we embrace the most modern and relevant methods of serving our students, patients and community, we remain, as always, focused on our vision of Adjusting the World for a Better Future. Join us to multiply our impact on the future of chiropractic. With gratitude, Edwin Cordero, D.C., President

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Sherman College of Chiropractic provides students with a comprehensive chiropractic education, preparing them to enter the field as doctors of chiropractic who are highly skilled, compassionate, ethical and successful. On its beautiful 80-acre campus in South Carolina, Sherman offers a first professional degree program unique in its approach to healthcare and known globally for the skill and art of chiropractic delivered by its graduates.

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The doctor of chiropractic degree program of Sherman College of Chiropractic is awarded programmatic accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education, 8049 North 85th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321, Phone: 480-443-8877, Web site: www.cce-usa.org. Sherman College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Sherman College of Chiropractic.

14 www.sherman.edu Publisher Edwin Cordero, D.C. ecordero@sherman.edu Editor Karen Rhodes, M.B.A. krhodes@sherman.edu Assistant Editors Erica Martin, B.S. Chandra Placer, M.L.I.S. Designer Kimber Flynn EXCEL is published twice a year and is produced for and about the Sherman College community. For inquiries, call 800-849-8771, ext. 242.

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SPRING 2021

Sherman College of Chiropractic Magazine

Different paths led these students to a shared passion.

Campus News

Accomplishments, milestones, events, awards and more.

Try a Sample of CE

Sherman offering free online sample CE course.

Farewell, Dr. Porter

After 41 years of teaching, associate professor John H. Porter Jr., D.C., retires.

Feature – A New Model

ON THE COVER

Sherman launches Clinical Competency Model to enhance intern experience and outcomes.

Cover Story – Different Paths, Common Goal

Their unique journeys led these students to Sherman and a shared goal to serve others as chiropractors.

Alumni News

Special events, new programs, and other happenings with Sherman alumni.

Annual Honor Roll of Donors

Every gift to Sherman, whatever its size, supports our progress.

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Campus News

Keeping It Clean:

Sherman Pride On Campus The cold weather can’t stop Sherman College students from serving their community.

Chiropractic Student Government (CSG) hosted its quarterly highway cleanup as a community service project for the student body. Club leaders and other students volunteered their time to clean up Springfield Road, the college’s sponsored area for the Adopt-A-Highway program.

“This was the first highway clean-up we have done since this pandemic started, so you can only imagine how much trash there was to pick up,” said CSG President Taylor Dempsey. “Despite the cold, many students gave an hour of their time to beautify the area surrounding the school that we are so proud of.”

Staff Provides Hygiene Kits for the Community Staff Council’s Community Service Committee organized its second annual drive to create hygiene kits to support the homeless and people in need in Spartanburg. The committee collected donations from Staff Council members, assembled the kits along with a hand-written note in each bag, and then took them to the Opportunity Center of Spartanburg. The Opportunity Center of Spartanburg is operated by Spartanburg Interfaith Housing Network (SPIHN). SPIHN provides compassionate, loving help with shelter, meals, and supportive services through a faith-based network to homeless families of Spartanburg County by fostering and promoting growth for a successful transition to independence. 2 www.sherman.edu

Campus News

CCE Reaffirms Accreditation for Sherman Program The Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) notified Sherman College of Chiropractic in January 2021, that it has reaffirmed accreditation of the doctor of chiropractic degree program. This marks the beginning of a new eight-year cycle of accreditation with CCE.

“Reaffirmation is business as usual in higher education, but it is nonetheless important to note that a great deal of work goes into maintaining and demonstrating compliance, and every individual on our campus plays a part.”

Snap to read the more about the program at https://www.sherman.edu/ cce-reaffirms-accreditation/

—Edwin Cordero, D.C., Sherman College President

College Marketing Efforts Recieve Recognition Sherman College took home two silver awards in the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) 2021 District III Awards. This is the first time the Office of Marketing and Communications has entered its work for CASE, and two of its three submissions were recognized. The college’s branding campaign received silver recognition in the InstitutionWide Branding Programs category.

In addition, Sherman College’s Lyceum 2020 was recognized in CASE’s new COVID-related Special Event Pivot category. Marketing and Communications partnered with the Continuing Education Office on the Lyceum entry. CASE awards recognize and celebrate outstanding programs and individuals in higher education. District awards honor everything from annual reports to websites, distinguished service to new professionals, and much more in between. District III covers the Southeast; other 2021 contest winners included powerhouse universities Auburn, Emory, Duke, Vanderbilt, Florida International, Clemson, NC State and others. Spring 2021 3

Education & Research

Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers Program Concludes Twelve chiropractors recently earned the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers (ACP) designation, completing the coursework in Sherman College’s ACP program on December 6, 2020, in Spartanburg, SC. Each received a certificate and medallion of completion.

Kent Presents at International Conference on Neurology and Spine Disorders Director for Scholarly Activity Christopher Kent, D.C., J.D., is presenting virtually at SciTech Central’s 17th International Conference on Neurology and Spine Disorders on April 23, 2021. Kent’s video presentation is titled, “Prevalance of Abnormal Findings in 686 Patients Referred for Cervical Spine and Lumbar Spine MRI Examinations by Doctors of Chiropractic and Potential Neurological Consequences Associated with Vertebral Subluxation.”

The ACP is a one-year course designed to enhance the understanding, depth, and breadth of chiropractic philosophy. Sessions challenge the thinking process and the application of philosophy in the chiropractic profession. Successful completion of the 100-hour program leads to membership in the prestigious Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers, and the ICA Council on Philosophical Chiropractic Standards accepts the successful completion of the ACP for 100 hours toward its Diplomate in Philosophical Chiropractic Standards.

The newest ACP members include chiropractors (from left): Alan Brewster, Tony Santangelo, Chris Cucullu, Leo Ruettiger, Christopher Kent, Isaac Hernandez, Hunter Schaff, Scot McCormick, Jordan Kurbs, Rosemary DePasque, Charles Kenya and Amilliah Kenya.

WANT TO HOST? If you would like more information regarding the ACP program or are interested in hosting a group of 20 or more chiropractors in your area, please contact Angel Radick in the Office of Academic Affairs at 800-849-8771, ext. 221, email aradick@sherman.edu or visit www.sherman.edu/acp. 4 www.sherman.edu

Education & Research

Sherman to Offer Free Online CE Sample Class The past year has brought many challenges but also some positive surprises, such as more time with our immediate family, greater appreciation for our friendships, and spare time to tackle some of those home improvement projects we’d been meaning to get done. The COVID-19 pandemic also led chiropractic state licensing boards to make several exemptions to how you could earn your continuing education (CE) credits – exemptions that may change the way you earn CE moving forward. With the success of online and virtual CE programs in 2020, you may see shifts in regulations for your state allowing more distance learning in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. Sherman College is offering a chance for you to dip your toe in the proverbial online learning pool with the opportunity to try out one of our exclusive Sherman College asynchronous online courses for FREE!*

Chiropractic Resilience with

Dr. Joe Donofrio, D.C., ’94, A.C.P.

TO SIGN UP Visit www.sherman.edu/CE-Free-Hour to sign up for our current offering, “Chiropractic Resilience,” from Dr. Joe Donofrio, D.C., ’94, A.C.P. We are happy to serve the profession in offering this course, and we look forward to wowing you with our diverse online library! * Chiropractic Resilience is approved in select states only. Visit website for state listing.

Lyceum 2021

Moved to October

Please watch our site www.sherman.edu/lyceum for the latest program information and updates.

Sherman College has been carefully evaluating plans for Lyceum 2021 in accordance with current events and local, state and federal recommendations regarding COVID-19. The college has opted to postpone Lyceum 2021 until October 28-30, 2021, in hopes that it can host its annual homecoming and continuing education event on campus and in person. As the year progresses, we will continue to evaluate the safety of hosting this event in person, and we will keep you informed with as much advance notice as possible. No matter what happens, you can count on Lyceum 2021 being held on October 28-30, either in-person or virtually.

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Employee News

Porter Retires After 41 Years of Educating Doctors of Chiropractic After more than four decades as a faculty member at Sherman College of Chiropractic, Associate Professor John H. Porter Jr., D.C., retired on December 31, 2020. A 1977 Sherman College graduate, Porter joined the college in 1979 as a faculty member and dedicated his years at the college to teaching the next generations of doctors of chiropractic as well as serving the local community through his private chiropractic practice as Spartanburg’s second black chiropractor. Porter announced his retirement during the college’s annual employee service awards program in November among colleagues and friends. Having joined the college faculty just six years after its founding, Porter has taught nearly every Sherman College student to walk its halls, leaving a lasting impression on many alumni.

Porter was recognized for his retirement during a small reception on campus in December, where he was presented with a golden tire. Chiropractors often practice their toggles using tires, and students have been doing so at Sherman College for many years.

“No doubt after 41 years of service Dr. Porter could teach us all a thing or two about community, and about building a legacy,” shared Sherman College President Edwin Cordero, D.C. “Dr. Porter has influenced thousands of lives in this community, and in the chiropractic profession, for the better. We are so thankful for his commitment to Sherman College, to chiropractic education, and to Spartanburg.” Vice President for Academic Affairs Joe Donofrio, D.C., ’94, A.C.P., said Porter has been a “bedrock” of Sherman College. “Every one of our graduates, for 41 years, has a memory of Dr. Porter teaching them the Palmer Toggle Recoil technique,” he said. “He is a man of few words, but he has the fastest toggle that I’ve ever seen. He is certainly a Sherman College legend, and his daily presence on campus will be missed.” In 2019, in celebration of his 40th year on the faculty, Sherman College established a scholarship fund in Porter’s name with the goal of lessening the financial burden faced by generations of future chiropractic students. Two Dr. John H. Porter Jr. Scholarships have since been awarded, with one recent graduate already pursuing a career of service like Porter, and another still in attendance at the college. 6 www.sherman.edu

Snap to read more on our blog or go to https://www.sherman. edu/dr-porter/ to help endow the Porter Scholarship.

Employee News

Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Restructured Amy Carlson has been promoted to assistant director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. Carlson joined Sherman College in September 2018 as a teaching and learning specialist, and her support to faculty and students is invaluable to the mission of the center. Billie Harrington, Ph.D., is now director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. Her leadership role has been reconceptualized to include all elements associated with the integration of blended and e-learning to enhance the delivery of the college’s D.C. program. Her new role includes an elevated level of support for campus faculty as well.

Amy Carlson

See page 15 for more on initiatives of this restructured Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning. Billie Harrington, Ph.D.

Four Staffers Named Associate Vice Presidents With the goal of fostering leadership from within, the Sherman College executive team recently announced the promotion of four individuals to the level of associate vice president. These staff leaders will collaborate on many initiatives related to the college’s Strategic Plan, which will enhance inter- and intradepartmental engagement. Jillian Farrell, D.C., ’09, was Kendra Strange was named named associate vice president associate vice president for for institutional advancement enrollment services and will and will lead the Offices of lead the Offices of Enrollment Institutional Advancement, Services, Recruiting and Marketing/Communications and Admissions, Financial Aid, Continuing Education. Farrell the Registrar, and R.O.A.R. has shown exemplary leadership in growing the Strange has shown extraordinary leadership in college’s Office of Continuing Education and guiding the college’s enrollment and recruiting connecting with alumni. efforts through the current pandemic and continuing to strive for further improvement. Crissy Lewis, Ed.D., was named

associate vice president for David Bedford, M.B.A., was institutional effectiveness and will named associate vice president lead the Offices of Institutional for finance and will lead the Effectiveness, Quality Enhancement Business Office, Information Plan, Teaching and Learning, and Technology, and auxiliary Learning Resources. Lewis has services including the bookstore, been instrumental in orchestrating the college’s facilities, security, and food accreditation efforts, as well as enabling the college services. Bedford exemplifies the college’s to make data-based decisions aimed at improved standard of excellence in financial reporting academic excellence. and leadership. Spring 2021 7

Employee News

Dooley Elected IFCO Treasurer

Levi Promoted to Case Doctor

Assistant Professor and Business Education Department Chair Brian R. Dooley, D.C., ’05, A.C.P., was elected treasurer of the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations for 2021. Dooley also owns a practice in Pickens, SC. The IFCO is an international organization of chiropractors, students and others who support the practice of chiropractic for the purpose of correcting vertebral subluxations. The organization promotes, protects and advances chiropractic, assists chiropractors in any legal way that is practical, and facilitates the public access and knowledge of the services of chiropractic.

Mark Levi, D.C., ’18, has been promoted to case doctor in the Chiropractic Health Center. Levi joined the college in February 2021 as clinic support faculty and has been providing effective instructional support in collaboration with the case doctors. His focus has been developing students’ knowledge, skills, attitudes and competence in the location, analysis, and correction of the vertebral subluxation through conducting a workshop series. His addition to the Health Center in this new capacity will ensure that patients continue to receive excellent care and that interns will continue to experience quality learning.

Employee Service Milestones Each year, Sherman College recognizes employees who have reached milestone anniversary dates. The college is fortunate to have loyal employees who have dedicated large portions of their careers to our college and who continue to make great contributions to Sherman.

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Claudia Seay, D.C., ’80

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Karen Brower Rhodes, M.B.A.

Jaime Browning, D.C., ’09, D.C.C.J.P.

YEARS Rebecca Boles, D.C., ’06 Caroline Gregory Billie Harrington, Ph.D. Janice Higgins-Fordree, D.C., ’89 Marcia Park 8 www.sherman.edu

Princess Porter-Fowler, D.C., ’01 Edgardo Rivera, M.D. Rolando Rivera Huarong Zhou, M.D., Ph.D.

Charles Kenya, D.C., ’06

Amilliah Kenya, D.C., ’06

YEAR Jorge Campos, D.C. Beth Ehlich, D.C., ’90, C.P.C.O. Lucosi Fuller

Tara Madden, D.C., ’15 Erica Martin Chris Roberson Samantha Russell

Employee News

Meet Our 2020 Employees of the Year

Sherman College recently honored two outstanding employees in appreciation of their contributions, time and commitment to the college and its students.

FACULTY MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Princess Porter-Fowler, D.C. | Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences Princess Porter-Fowler, D.C., was named Faculty Member of the Year and is known for her high level of enthusiasm and engagement with students. A 2001 Sherman College graduate, Dr. Porter-Fowler has worked in both admissions and academic affairs. She joined the college in 2015 as an instructor in the areas of clinical sciences and anatomy and teaches courses in Palpation, X-ray Anatomy, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Pediatrics and Geriatrics. Dr. Porter-Fowler is a second-generation Sherman College graduate; her father, John H. Porter Jr., D.C., is a 1977 alumnus and recently retired after teaching for more than 41 years at the college (see page 6). “We were happy to have Dr. Porter-Fowler return and join the faculty. She makes learning fun, and we can always rely on her to help out when needed," said Vice President for Academic Affairs Joe Donofrio, D.C., ’94, A.C.P. Dr. Porter-Fowler earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC. She practices, along with her father, in a local office that has been serving the citizens of Spartanburg for more than four decades.

STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR Andrew Cook, A.A.S. | Junior Systems Administrator Andrew Cook, A.A.S., was named Staff Member of the Year. Cook joined the Sherman College staff in August 2018 as a help desk technician, where he supported nearly all aspects of college operations, from Sherman Showcase recruitment weekends and national board exam testing to classroom support help desk duties and countless other ongoing IT projects. This year, in particular, Cook was instrumental in the college's shift to remote work during the pandemic. With his recent promotion to junior systems administrator, Cook's focus will shift to include duties such as server and website maintenance. “The support Andrew has provided to the employees of Sherman College through its recent expansion, and more importantly, through this year’s shutdown due to COVID, has been second to none,” says Director of Information Technology Greg Aldridge, A.A.S. “During his time at the college, Andrew has become a vital part of the day-to-day function of our institution. His work not only keeps us going, but it contributes to improved performance. We are excited to see what he does next.” Spring 2021 9

Clinical Competency Model Sherman College launched the Clinical Competency Model in 2019 to provide interns with a mentoring relationship that provides ongoing feedback and opportunties to identify areas for additional study or practice early on. The multimodal delivery system ensures a more productive and customized internship experience. 10 www.sherman.edu

For Sherman College students, gaining “intern” status is a major milestone in the educational process, bridging their strong foundation in the sciences with the hands-on clinical skills they have been building since first quarter. The Health Center environment also allows interns to gain hands-on experience under the watchful guidance and supervision of licensed doctors of chiropractic. It provides a safe space to practice what they have learned in the classroom, incorporating every aspect of patient care.

New Model For Closer Collaboration Because the clinic experience plays such a vital role in preparing students for practice, the college monitors the process continuously to ensure its effectiveness. This process led to the development of the Clinical Competency Model, which was introduced in summer 2019. Until then, interns had spent the first part of the program acquiring knowledge, skills and attitudes that they could apply in clinic with staff guiding and mentoring them along the way. The new model, using a multimodal delivery system, was designed to foster closer relationships among case doctors, interns and patients. “The most important change in our approach is that we pair each intern with a doctor who mentors the intern throughout the program, providing a more personal experience, something that the chiropractic profession is famous for,” says Provost Robert Irwin, D.C. “The feedback has been positive from interns, patients, staff, case doctors and, most recently, the Council on Chiropractic Education.” With the new Clinical Competency Model, the college sought to improve the intern

experience, ensure quality patient care, improve the work experience of doctors and staff, and identify areas of needed improvement in the curriculum and intern experience.

Interns Report Positive Experience Approximately 300 students have gone through the new model, and feedback has been positive. Irwin emphasizes that monitoring and refining through the ADDIE model, an instructional systems design framework, will be an ongoing process, following the data collected by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to continue to ensure the best clinic experience.

iPad Initiative Eases Transition COVID-19 provided what Irwin refers to as a “hiccup” in the process, but it did not derail the new model. “Beginning in April 2020, spring quarter, we shifted from 100 percent in person to 100 percent distance learning,” Irwin explains. Thanks to the college’s iPad initiative, students already had access to the technology they needed, including ebooks, supplemental texts and video tutorials. “Led by the Office of Teaching and Learning, and with the iPad initiative in place, faculty members were poised and students were equipped to make a smooth transition,” he says.

Model For Ongoing Assessment Irwin explains the modified approach to assessment as follows: “The multimodal aspects consisted of online learning in lieu of in-person learning during closure due to COVID-19.” Further, that shift led to clinic doctors operating in more of a “flipped classroom” environment, where interns are provided class material prior to meeting in person. Spring 2021 11

This approach contributes to student learning and clinical progress. “The curriculum was designed to effectively assess the competency of the interns as they grow during their clinical experience,” he explains.

More Confident Case Management Matthew Devlin, a student who came to Sherman from Swampscott, MA, found transitioning from the classroom to the clinic internship a bit of a struggle initially, but during his final quarter, he says he began to better understand the flow of case management. “My overall experience has been outstanding. I feel so comfortable applying what I have learned to each patient I see,” he says of the clinic experience that has prepared him to open his own office in Tryon, NC, following graduation in March. Devlin credits the relationship with his case doctor, Kevin Power, D.C., ’81, for that comfort level. “Dr. Power has worked daily with me since June 2020 and has allowed me to feel a sense of agency in the case management process. He is always available to answer questions, but he gives his interns the space to think through their decisions — just as we will need to do in practice,” Devlin explains. “He has truly prepared us to enter the field.”

Improved Oversight, Intern Growth For those who were involved in the planning process, feedback like this is encouraging and indicates the Clinical Competency Model’s effectiveness. Irwin says those who served on the committee charged with the oversight and development of the program appreciate the fact that checks and balances will ensure both case doctor oversight and intern growth.

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“Students enjoy the more immediate feedback the new program offers and the classroom discussions centered on clinic theories and practices,” Irwin explains. The case doctors spend instructional hours, demonstration hours, assessment hours and mentoring hours with interns, instead of the “follow our lead and we’ll watch you” approach.

One advantage over the previous model is allowing the case doctor, who works with the same interns throughout the clinic experience, to pinpoint any deficiencies early in the process and to provide structured feedback and development.

“This allows the intern to focus more on clinical reasoning and rationale later in clinic and not become bogged down with issues that could have been handled at an earlier date.” —Robert Irwin, D.C., Provost Overall, the new model makes for a more competent intern upon graduation—one that is better suited for tackling the challenges of their own office.

Continuous Feedback Ensures Cohesion When discussing the next step for the revamped clinic model, Irwin explains that “the next step never really ends.” Faculty members and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness will continue to monitor outcomes every quarter and make fine-tuning adjustments as needed. “The success of the Clinical Competency Model hinges on continuing to monitor and refine,” he says, “feeding data back into the curriculum to ensure cohesiveness across the board.” The next step for students after their clinical internship is graduation and real-world practice. “We are excited to see this model in action and watch our students grow and develop their skills,” Irwin says. “Ultimately, they will finish the D.C. program well prepared for the many aspects of successful practice—from patient education to clinical reasoning, case management, chiropractic technique and more. They are ready to change the world.”

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Health Center interns will begin using the EHR system in fall 2021.

Health Center Shifts to Electronic Health Records “Paperless” is certainly not the first word that comes to mind for many Sherman College alumni when thinking of the on-campus Chiropractic Health Center, which serves about 25,000 patient visits each year in the Spartanburg area.

Pivotal Role For Clinic Staff This transition puts the Health Center staff front and center in the processes of checking patients in, connecting them with their respective interns, and then collecting payments, checking out and scheduling their next appointments. The process is more like a traditional group office, rather than the previous method of having patients pay up front first, then having interns take over to handle care, scheduling and checkout.

The stacks of paperwork, forms and case files that were a regular part of the intern experience will soon phase out as the college completes its implementation of an electronic But scheduling and front desk processes are health records (EHR) system from ChiroTouch. only one small part of the EHR shift, which The college has been working with ChiroTouch will ultimately lead to a paperless clinic. for about 18 months to customize and Health Center employees have completed develop a comprehensive EHR system for training on the full system, with intern the Chiropractic Health Center. Overlapping training scheduled for summer quarter 2021. with the college’s work to shift to the Clinical Beginning this fall, interns will use the full Competency Model, the new EHR system system as they enter pre-clinic, starting their has impacted many staff roles in the clinic. reciprocals (their first patients) under care In winter quarter 2021, the first stage of using ChiroTouch processes. All patient files implementation began with appointment will be paperless, including x-rays, which check-in/out and patient scheduling. have been digital since 2007. 14 www.sherman.edu

Pandemic Fast Tracks Plans for Online Curriculum Paperless Records By 2023 In the meantime, Health Center staff are working to develop training lessons and videos for interns regarding clinic processes and procedures, as well as reference videos for the college’s Schoology library. They are also working with the faculty and will present to interns in PreClinic and Clinic I. The college estimates that all patient files will be electronic by January 2023 at the latest, with about 90 percent of the transition completed within one year of full EHR implementation. Paper patient files will be archived as required by law. Electronic patient files will only be accessible when interns and/or faculty are signed into computers within the Health Center (the upstairs computer lab, faculty offices and patient rooms) and will not be available outside of the facility. Patient visits will remain similar in procedure, with everything traditionally done on paper being shifted to the computer in each patient room. Interns will examine, palpate and talk with their patients, then enter their findings and rationale into ChiroTouch. The case doctor will review the intern’s work, observe their adjustment(s) and then sign off right in the system.

Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the landscape of higher education, with many institutions reinventing themselves to maintain a competitive edge in the market. At Sherman College, the pandemic’s arrival thrust the longrange plans of integrating online learning in the curriculum into immediate mobilization. The college’s iSherman (iPad) initiative proved to be a game-changer for its transition to online learning. Thanks to this program, students already had access to most of the technology they needed to succeed in online learning, including ebooks, supplemental texts and video tutorials.

Applying Lessons Learned The next phase for Sherman College involves taking lessons learned from its periods of online learning during the pandemic and developing a plan to retain online elements in the D.C. program, based upon best practices from the industry. One way this is already happening on campus is through use of the “flipped classroom.” In this approach, students receive study materials to review prior to meeting, leaving traditional in-person classroom time for focused discussion and deeper dives into the topics at hand. The recently restructured Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning will lead these efforts, providing the necessary campus support for an initiative that will strategically position Sherman College to be the college of choice among its peers. This Center reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to transforming chiropractic education with the strategic integration of instructional technology for ongoing excellence in teaching and learning. Learn more about the staffing changes associated with this update on page 7.

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Chiropractic students face many challenges. Your support helps lighten the load. Giving to one of our many scholarship funds is a great way to encourage and support students’ hard work and dedication. The following scholarships support Sherman students: • • • • • • • • • •

Beane Family Scholarships Samuel & Sandra Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship D.E. Warriors Scholarship Ted Hartley Memorial Scholarship C.G. Haynes Scholarship Rex Mumford Kasler Memorial Scholarship Michigan Chiropractic Foundation Scholarship John H. Porter Jr. Scholarship Lyle W. & Eula M. Sherman Scholarship John Yglesias Scholarship

“The honor of receiving the John H. Porter Jr. Scholarship is not only confirmation that I must continue to pursue my education with humility, service and zeal, but it is a gift that will help me reach my ultimate goal of sharing the greatest gift with my community — Snap code above chiropractic.” — Teresa Echols Porter Scholarship Recipient

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to donate or go to https://www.sherman.edu /dr-porter/

Different Paths, Common Goal Sherman College is home to more than 400 students hailing from 40 states and 14 countries. Students from diverse backgrounds have taken many different paths to find their way to Sherman. Their paths were uniquely different, but they all have converged on our campus in pursuit of their common goal of bringing chiropractic to their communities and helping people live to their fullest potential. On the following pages, you’ll hear from five chiropractic students who share some of their experiences on their path to Sherman and what drives them to pursue a future career in chiropractic. You’ll hear from a student who has been connected to chiropractic since childhood, a student who embraced chiropractic mid-career, an international student, a traditional student seeking a healthcare profession, and a student who aspires to develop an international chiropractic chain. We hope you enjoy hearing their stories about how their different paths led to their shared goal at Sherman College.

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STUDENT PROFILES

From Wastewater to Chiropractic Gerald Kirk II

What led you to such a dramatic change in careers? I was previously a water and wastewater treatment operator. I have a chronic illness that was getting worse with the amount of physical exertion necessary for the job as an operator. I knew I had to make the decision to continue advancing my career at the expense of my health or make a drastic change to protect my health. I come from a family of nurses, so I always was very interested in healthcare and wanted to find a profession where I could directly help people. Why did you choose the chiropractic profession? I didn’t know anything about chiropractic, but I saw a healthcare profession that looked like it would be a lot less stressful and physically demanding than water treatment operations. I looked into chiropractic and discovered that there was a school right here in my state. One very hot, smelly day in June 2019, I remembered a Facebook video I saw years ago that featured a series of adjustments. The Facebook friend who posted the video turned out to be Charles Tucker, D.C., a 2020 Sherman graduate. We had actually never spoken at that point, but I find it absolutely amazing that I was introduced to chiropractic, through a friend of a friend, who now is a practicing chiropractor. I fully take that phenomenon as my innate intelligence leading me here to chiropractic.

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How has chiropractic changed your life? Chiropractic aligns with the principles by which I live my life. At the time of my diagnosis, I was more than 300 pounds and not generally healthy. I have put in a tremendous amount of effort to proactively improve my health including changing my diet, losing 130 pounds, and managing my stress. All of these avenues line up with the chiropractic approach to healthcare – that if you desire to be healthy, a change must be necessary. How was the transition from your previous career to chiropractic college? It was surprisingly smooth. Wastewater treatment is all microorganism management, and my experience was very helpful in microbiology class. Industrial water treatment works similarly to the filtration of the kidney, so the concepts in GI/renal aren’t new to me. In the cadaver lab, I am one of the more comfortable students in my class because I have seen, worked in, and sometimes splashed with things a lot worse than cadaver fluids.

What is the most challenging thing about changing careers, and how has the Sherman community helped? The most difficult thing has been returning to the mindset of a full-time student. I graduated from undergrad in 2011, and outside of professional licensing, I haven’t done anything academic in several years. The faculty, however, have been pretty outstanding in terms of providing help. My student advisor, Moses Rivas, has been an invaluable source of information to get help since I have been here. Student tutoring was also extremely important for me as we returned to campus. I may not have passed Biochemistry I and Musculoskeletal without my student tutors, Edwin Sierra and Bernardo Perkinson. The motto of striving for student success is very true here at Sherman.

Why did you choose to attend Sherman College? I attended Showcase Sherman Weekend in November 2019. I arrived with an understanding that chiropractic was a mechanistic discipline that treated neck and back pain. When I got here, though, I heard about vitalism, innate intelligence, and neuroplasticity. Director for Scholarly Activity Christopher Kent, D.C., J.D., A.C.P., spoke about his personal experience with chiropractic and presented data that showed how you can affect your body at a cellular level to promote health. Associate Professor of Basic Sciences Charles Kenya, D.C., ’06, A.C.P., spoke about healing people with just his hands as tools. My mind was absolutely blown, and I applied to Sherman that weekend. Spring 2021 19

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Growing Up with Chiropractic Madison Hoag

In what ways were you connected to the chiropractic profession before becoming a student? My younger brother, Jordan, and I grew up getting adjusted, and we stayed under wellness care. My father, though not a chiropractor, has been working in the profession for more than 20 years. I am from Ohio, where he was the executive director of the Ohio State Chiropractic Association for a few years before creating his dream company devoted to advancing chiropractic by working directly with doctors, clinics, and students. Because of my father, I was blessed to be able to connect with chiropractic influencers, travel the country to look at schools and, most importantly, gain a very strong chiropractic foundation prior to beginning school at Sherman. How did growing up around the profession impact your decision to become a chiropractor? My brother and I are now both going to school to become chiropractors, but I will be the first in our family lineage. It was important, though, for us to choose chiropractic for ourselves and form our own “why.” My passion, and a major impact on my decision, was discovering animal chiropractic. I grew up riding horses, and at a young age, I knew I had a calling to work with animals. Animal chiropractic is my calling, and I could not be more excited for what the future holds for me, my human patients and my animal patients! 20 www.sherman.edu

What does chiropractic mean to you? Chiropractic to me means HOPE. Our profession is starting to shift, and the public is beginning to hear our message. People are realizing we are more than back pain and headache specialists. Chiropractic can give that mother who is exhausted and sleep-deprived hope of her baby breastfeeding easier on both sides rather than just the left. Chiropractic can give a young girl movement in her arm for the first time since being ejected from a vehicle at age three. It can save the elderly, beloved family dog from euthanasia after falling off the bed being unable to walk on its hind legs. These are all cases I have seen or heard firsthand. I am ready to see the day that I can be the person to directly restore hope and quality of life into my patients, families, and furry friends. What made you choose Sherman College? Because of my early decision to become a chiropractor, I had plenty of time to prepare and travel for school visits. I also knew that every chiropractic school is unique in what it offers and has different vitalistic/ mechanistic views. I looked at Sherman several times and loved it more and more each time. With the gorgeous renovations, welcoming student ambassadors, and amazing faculty, it made my decision for attending Sherman easy. Also, South Carolina’s weather is a lot better than Ohio’s! How would you describe your experience at Sherman? My experience here at Sherman has been nothing short of amazing. For a girl from the small town of Mount Vernon, who has never left Ohio, moving to Spartanburg alone was a big change. In the last year and half in South Carolina, there has been a lot of laughter, tears, coffee, successes, failures, and lessons. I could not, and would not, be where I am today if it were not for all the amazing support at Sherman from classmates, teachers, and mentors. How has chiropractic impacted your life? Chiropractic has not only impacted my life, but it has been my whole life for the last few years. To become a chiropractor, we invest a lot of time, effort, and money into fulfilling our dream. I am now in year six out of eight years of education before I can truly begin building my practice, home, family, etc. But, we would all choose it again, because we all can’t wait to be a part of something bigger and change lives. Chiropractic has allowed my family and me to remain strong, healthy and nerve interference-free. I know this is what I’m called to do in life, and I couldn’t be happier! Spring 2021

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Leaving the Comforts of Puerto Rico for the Mainland José Luis Torres Rivera

Why did you choose the chiropractic profession? I wanted a change in my life, and this was the right decision to fulfill my great purpose. That purpose is to educate and prepare myself to become a doctor of chiropractic by serving a vulnerable population with the aim of [enhancing] well-being while respecting the wisdom of the human body through science, art, philosophy, and focusing on the analysis and adjustment of vertebral subluxation. What impact has chiropractic had on your life? Chiropractic has helped with my health and has allowed me to better understand the innate intelligence of my body. It has changed my lifestyle to one much healthier. How did you learn about Sherman College? I learned about Sherman because I had very close friends of mine study here, Jeimmy Liz Sanchez Guzman and Jessenia Liz Pratts Santiago. I contacted Rolando Rivera and Will Tucker in the Admissions Office to learn more. 22 www.sherman.edu

What convinced you to leave Puerto Rico to study at Sherman? I decided to come to Sherman in search of better quality opportunities and to represent the Latin community worldwide. In addition, I want to guarantee the best to my patients through the education I will obtain at Sherman. How was Sherman different than other schools you considered attending? One of the things I love about Sherman College is the people, the fact that almost everyone knows each other, the willingness of the students to help you, and how the professors care about your process of learning. In addition, the diverse faculty with teachers from different countries, and the sensitivity and cultural competence of our campus is something unique.

“This was the right decision to fulfill my great purpose … to educate and prepare myself to become a doctor of chiropractic by serving a vulnerable population with the aim of enhancing wellbeing while respecting the wisdom of the human body through science, art, philosophy, and focusing on the analysis and adjustment of vertebral subluxation.” —José Luis Torres Rivera

What is the most challenging thing about being so far from home, and what makes it worth it? Something challenging about being far from home is missing my parents. It was not easy, because I left my family and established myself here. It was a long process in terms of sorting out apartment rent, a car, bank account, car insurance and more… and then adapting during my first quarter of studies. I left Puerto Rico to join the world with a view to new horizons that guarantee me stability, where effort is appreciated, and where I can move forward and continue growing. Upon graduation, what do you plan on doing? My plan right now is to develop a chiropractic chain with offices in Puerto Rico and the (continental) U.S.

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Finding Purpose in a Healthcare Profession Tina Tang

Why did you choose chiropractic as a career? I actually was on track to go to pharmacy school. I had an opportunity to intern, and I realized the lifestyle that career path was promoting was not something I practiced personally. I spent some time in limbo, unsure of what I wanted to do career-wise, and then I met a chiropractor at a community event and literally kept meeting other chiropractors. I began shadowing D.C.s, started working in offices, and now here I am! So, I guess as cliché as it sounds, chiropractic found me. Why did you choose Sherman College of Chiropractic? I chose to attend Sherman College because of the family feeling I experienced during Showcase Sherman Weekend. I have always had a close-knit family (maybe too close!) so I was super hesitant… and afraid of having to move away from that comfort. After Showcase, I realized I wasn’t going to lose a family but rather gain an even bigger family.

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"It’s a roller coaster of emotions and growth. And like roller coasters, there are also other people, both strangers and friends, screaming alongside me, uniting us all.” —Tina Tang How would you describe your experience at Sherman? The best way to describe my experience at Sherman is that it’s a roller coaster of emotions and growth. I’m so happy to be on this journey working my way up to this amazing profession, but I’ve also cried from the stress and excitement of getting to the top. And like roller coasters, there are also other people, both strangers and friends, screaming alongside me, uniting us all. How has chiropractic impacted your life? Chiropractic has given me a purpose. I don’t have a personal amazing health story, but hearing how chiropractic has impacted other people’s lives has continuously pushed me to be a better student and strive to be a better doctor of chiropractic.

What are the best and worst part of being a chiropractic student? The best and worst part is having to practice patience on this journey. Knowing the power of chiropractic, it almost gives me an antsy feeling and I think, “I’ve done enough school. I’m ready to graduate. I’m ready to change lives. I want to change lives now.” I entered clinic this past quarter, and this new side of the curriculum has humbled me. It has reminded me that I’ll always be a student, and it’s with patience that I can not only deliver patients care, but deliver the BEST care.

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Overcoming Fears, Embracing a New Country and Profession JP Credali

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Where are you originally from, and how did you hear about Sherman College? I am from Blainville, Québec, Canada, and I heard about Sherman College from Jason Sabo, D.C., and Gabriel Desrosiers, D.C., two great Canadian chiropractors. Why did you decide to become a chiropractor? I had the privilege to witness the power of chiropractic help people live a better life during the two years that I worked as a chiropractic assistant in Dr. Desrosiers' practice. Why did you choose to attend Sherman College? Sherman College is one of the only places where the philosophy of chiropractic is followed and respected so passionately. The innate intelligence that we all possess in our body doesn’t need any help, just no interference, and it is our job as future chiropractors to get rid of these nerve interferences, the subluxations. Sherman College teaches with the 33 principles of chiropractic at heart. How was your experience moving to a different country for school? At first it was terrifying because English is not my first language, and I thought it would be very difficult to adapt and study in my second language. It turned out to be much easier than I anticipated because my classmates are always there to help me when I need it. What do you enjoy most about attending Sherman? I like the fact that there is only one program here: chiropractic. You get help from upper quarter students, and you help the quarters below you, which creates a strong, family-like feeling. What is the most challenging thing about being an international student? Obviously moving to a new place that you don’t know and where you don’t have any acquaintances is very stressful. I didn’t attend a Showcase Sherman Weekend before moving down here, which would have helped a lot to make a few connections and learn about the local area – so that is really something that I would recommend to any prospective students. How did the Sherman community help you adjust? When you enroll, the school hosts an orientation program, and they really know how to ease you through the process of getting ready for your first quarter. You get to meet your classmates, you are assigned a mentor, and upper quarter students come and talk to your class to let you know that they were in the same shoes as you, and that everything will be all right. What are your plans after graduation? At first, I plan to go back and associate with Dr. Desrosiers. Then I plan to open up my own practice so that we can serve even more people.

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Alumni Association to Host Associate Job Fair by Alumni Association President Jillian Farrell, D.C., ’09

One of my biggest fears as a student crept up during the last year in clinic. I knew that at 24 years old I was not ready to fully own a business and be on my own just yet. So I was determined to find the best associate opportunity out there. After a few terrible interviews, I landed in the exact opportunity I was looking for with fellow association member Bryn Gillow, D.C., ’00. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and after my time with her in Pennsylvania, I had truly become the chiropractor I always wanted to be. Fast forward to 2021, and we have so many excellent about-tobe Sherman graduates looking for that same opportunity — one that allows them to grow, learn, and pay off that student debt. Currently we have an entire generation of chiropractors on the precipice of retirement (or partial retirement, because who can give up this great calling?). Many other docs are looking to hire in an effort to alleviate their time limitations and expand their practices. Wouldn’t it be great if we had something that connected these groups who need each other? We think so, too.

After graduating from Sherman College, Jillian Farrell, D.C., ’09 (right), worked as an associate with Bryn Gillow, D.C., ’00, in Pennsylvania.

The association is pleased to announce that we’ll be hosting an Associate Job Fair at Lyceum 2021 on October 28. Space for those looking to hire a Sherman graduate is limited, and priority will be given to members current with their dues who are also planning to attend Lyceum. If you’d like to reserve a spot at the event to find a rock star associate, please contact the association at alumniassociation@sherman.edu.

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If so, visit www.sherman.edu/ alumniassociation to complete a membership form and pay annual dues. You will be notified of our events and projects as we work together to adjust the world for a better future.

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Alumni Association and Student Affairs Announce PrePAIR Mentorship Program When looking at successful doctors of chiropractic in the field, you often see one thing in common: a mentor. This realization is what inspired the Sherman College Alumni Association leadership to create its newly launched PrePAIR Mentorship Program. If you are not currently an Alumni Association member and are interested in joining the Association and becoming a mentor, email us at alumniassociation@sherman.edu for more information on the program.

The program aims to inspire, motivate, and build students’ confidence as they take on chiropractic school and become licensed D.C.s. It pairs Alumni Association members with current Sherman students to mentor them as they prepare to make the leap to practice. The Alumni Association is currently accepting applications for alumni mentors willing to commit 15 minutes per week with their mentee.

DC2B ChiroCon Focuses on Students On January 9, 2021, the Sherman College Alumni Association sponsored its first-ever DC2B ChiroCon, an event designed specifically for students. The event was created because DCs2B are in a different phase of their careers, with no large events directed specifically toward them and their needs. DC2B ChiroCon was the first event of its kind to be offered by a school and made free to all students from any college. With more than 100 students registered from eight different schools, the first DC2B ChiroCon was a great success. DC2B and attendee Julie said of the event, “I thoroughly enjoyed learning from all five doctors who shared their knowledge with us. I have more than 10 pages of notes I took at the event.”

Speakers pictured: Alumni Kathryn Heidt, D.C., ’20, Charles Tucker III, D.C., ’20, and Danielle Stetzel, D.C., ’18, along with Stephanie Wigner, D.C., and Zues Cornish, D.C.

“Chiropractic students are the future of our profession, and as a cohort, they face very different challenges than many docs who have been out in the field for a decade or more with the evolution of education and current economy,” says Sherman College Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Association President Jillian Farrell, D.C., ’09. “If we want the chiropractic profession to thrive, we must invest in our future. We hope for this annual event to gain traction with students navigating their path toward practice.”

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“As a hot-blooded Latino, I have to admit that it was rough to be out in the cold visiting ROAR doctors, but knowing how passionate these chiropractors are, I had to go visit their offices.” — Jorge Campos, D.C., A.C.P.

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Winter in Kansas City: Cold Weather, Warm Hearts There I was in Kansas City, MO, coming out from the airport into a bone-chilling 9-degree weather. As a hot-blooded Latino, I must admit that it was rough to be out in the cold visiting ROAR doctors, but knowing how passionate these chiropractors are, I had to go visit their offices. These doctors, as members of our Reach Out And Recruit program, are on the front lines, changing students’ lives by mentoring them and recruiting them to build our chiropractic profession.

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All in the FamilY My first stop was Taylor Phipps, D.C., at Innate Family Chiropractic. His office was very welcoming, and as I arrived, they were getting ready to serve afternoon patients. It was very special to see the family business — even their young daughter, Elsie, was there to help. Phipps says he encourages prospective chiropractic students to visit Sherman College because he knows that we will teach the philosophy of chiropractic, giving the students a sense of purpose as future chiropractors.

Impromptu Philosophy Breakfast My next stop on this trip was JJ Schmidt, D.C., at Active Chiropractic. Even though the weather outside was freezing, a woman in her early 70s was there waiting for her adjustment. She was telling everyone in the reception area how important chiropractic is in her life and how grateful she is for Schmidt’s care. While having breakfast together, we encountered several students from another chiropractic college at the café, so we had an impromptu philosophy breakfast. We had a great time, and Schmidt invited the students to shadow his office so they could see how chiropractic changes people’s lives.

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Sharing the Big Idea Next, I went to visit Casey Berry, D.C., at All Star Chiropractic, and to my pleasant surprise, the first thing that I saw was a stack of Sherman College promotional materials in his waiting room area. He shared that the materials are a great educational tool in his office. “When patients see my chiropractic diploma from a different school, they often ask me why I have materials from a different chiropractic school in my reception area,” Berry shared with me. “This allows me to explain to them the philosophy and purpose of chiropractic,” he said. “Once my patients get the big idea, they understand why they come to my office and why I support Sherman College.”

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The Power of Human Touch The following day, I had the pleasure of visiting Andrew Harding, D.C., at The Chiropractic Healing Center. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Chiropractors Association, and he is a strong Sherman supporter as well. Harding’s office had a great energy. We discussed the importance of human touch, and we talked about how special it is to provide that service in a chiropractic office. I also had a great conversation with his daughter about chiropractic as a career choice. She has an intense desire to serve humanity and make a positive impact in the world. I have no doubt she will make an amazing chiropractor, since she already has a servant’s heart.

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Mentoring Aspiring Chiropractors Finally, I visited the office of Chris Harris, D.C., and Chase Carlin, D.C., at Apex Chiropractic. Again, it was great to see our college’s promotional materials at their front desk. These doctors love mentoring prospective students, and they have an open-door policy for any student who would like to learn more about chiropractic. Harris shared that he appreciates Sherman College’s hands-on approach to education, even during these difficult pandemic times. As a dog lover, I truly enjoyed getting to know their beautiful support dog at their office. She was such a good girl! This office also had great energy, and that day, the doctors were taking care of Hispanic patients. A mother from Ecuador said, “I love coming to this place. These doctors are just wonderful.” Harris replied with his thanks, adding that, “Your son should go check out Sherman College. He would be an amazing chiropractor!” He thought better of it and then joked, “Hmm…or better not, though, because we love your family, and we don’t want to lose you as patients.” As I thought about these visits on my way home, I realized these passionate Kansas City doctors had blown me away. I could feel the love for chiropractic and support for Sherman College in each office. The extremely cold temperatures of that week did not stop them from being there for their patients, serving and making the world a better place, one spine at the time.

ROARing In All 50 States

THE SHERMAN COLLEGE REACH OUT AND RECRUIT (ROAR) PROGRAM RECENTLY ACCOMPLISHED ITS GOAL OF HAVING ROAR DOCTORS REPRESENTED IN EACH OF THE 50 STATES.

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From Fresh Grad to Chiropractic Entrepreneur Molly Spohn, D.C. SINCE GRADUATING FROM SHERMAN COLLEGE IN 2019, MOLLY SPOHN, D.C., HAS BEEN HARD AT WORK BUILDING A THRIVING PRACTICE AND BRINGING CHIROPRACTIC TO HER COMMUNITY. Spohn is the owner and sole chiropractor at Matrix Chiropractic in Greenville, SC, and in a very short time has gone from being a fresh graduate to a successful chiropractor and entrepreneur. Spohn shares some insight into her path from student to practicing D.C. and local business owner, in hopes it will help students, new graduates, and those establishing a solo practice for the first time. Q: Why did you decide to open your own practice instead of working as an associate? From the day I started school, I knew I wanted to open my own practice. I had a very specific idea of what I wanted it to look like, feel like, and even smell like. Q: How were you able to make your practice successful in such a short time? A series of discipline, professional guidance, clinical results, and a kick-butt team. In my last quarter at Sherman, I started scoping out office spaces, and I had already signed up with a consulting group that was helping me sort through the good, the bad, and the unknown. After finding a space and learning what an LLC was, how to attain a business license, how taxing it is to renovate an office space, and hiring my first staff member, I was off to a slow start, but a start nonetheless. Growth after my second month was exponential. We went from seeing a handful of patients each day to 15, to 30, to 45, and now we see more than 100 patients a day. 34 www.sherman.edu

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All the while, I was waking up early, working out, visualizing how I wanted my day to go, and journaling about the process. It was utterly amazing. I now have two staff members who work hard, problem solve well, love chiropractic, and are always in my corner. After 517 days in practice, I have paid off all my student loans, totaling $180,000. Q: How do you market your practice? Before I opened in August 2019, I was attending every networking event, every local market, and reaching out to all of the holistic health care providers in the area to meet for coffee and chat. Since I am not originally from Greenville, SC, where I practice now, I spent a lot of time trying to get to know my community and get involved in any way possible. I was able to reach out on social media to businesses and individuals to connect in person or cultivate an online relationship. After opening, many of our patients came from the community I had met at events, but the majority came from my Facebook ad. I created and designed the ad before I opened, and it is still the same ad that runs today. Now that I am almost a year and a half into practice, the majority of my practice members have been referred by their friends and family.

I still have people reach out weekly via Instagram messaging and ask to get on our schedule. They will say things like, “I see that you adjust children; do you think you could help my child with autism?” Or, “I see that you adjust athletes, and I am looking to play college basketball. Should I come get adjusted?” The accessibility and ease of communication cuts out the intimidation of having to call the office to set an appointment. Q: What tools did you gain from Sherman College that have helped you succeed? Sherman College gave me the knowledge, confidence and resources to handle all clinical situations. There would be classes that hammered certain conditions that seemed so irrelevant and rare… and then a patient would walk in with that exact condition, presenting the way Sherman said they would, with the associated radiographical findings. I felt clinically confident. Patients can feel your confidence, so to me, Sherman gave me a priceless gift.

Q: How have you used social media to grow your practice? Social media has been a huge advantage for the immediate and exponential growth of my practice. From reaching out to the health care community prior to opening, to the ads that I posted when I opened, social media has been a huge source of patients from the beginning. While I was in school, I started my social media accounts (thanks, Dr. Dooley!). I was candid about the opening process on my social media platforms and allowed followers to help me pick my logo, my office space, and point and laugh at my mishaps and misfortunes. Spring 2021 35

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In Memory: Gordon Brown, D.C. It is with great sadness that Sherman College shares the news of the passing of retired chiropractor, Regent and honorary Sherman College Board member Dr. Gordon Brown on December 30, 2020. Brown celebrated his 99th birthday this summer. The Browns, who married in 1944, have two He was predeceased by his wife of more than sons. The couple donated their home in 70 years, Helen McPike Brown, in August 2016. Sedona, AZ, to Sherman College in 1999, and funds from the donation were used to While the couple made many generous construct the Brown House and Museum on financial gifts to Sherman College through campus. The structure served as an on-campus the years, President Edwin Cordero, D.C., residence for the couple, and the lower level says the gift of their time was the most precious. “Perhaps the greatest gift the Browns features a museum with the college’s historical chiropractic holdings. The Browns’ donation bestowed upon us was the opportunity for remains the largest gift-in-kind in the history our campus community to get to know them of the college. personally and learn from their involvement in chiropractic history and the work they did to preserve and advance the profession.”

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The Browns supported and contributed generously to Sherman College in many ways over the years, including serving as Regents, making a generous estate commitment to the Endowment Trust, and setting up a charitable gift annuity with Sherman College as the beneficiary. Sherman College presented the couple with honorary Doctor of Chiropractic Humanities degrees and several other prestigious recognitions through the years.

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ANNUAL HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Donor support is an act of gratitude that allows Sherman College to reach new heights

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GRATITUDE FOR AN INCREDIBLE JOURNEY When I think about all the things Sherman College has given me during the past 15 years, one word repeatedly comes to mind: gratitude. From the first day I stepped foot on campus for my official tour until now, it’s been an incredible journey. When I take a moment to think about it, Sherman College has added so many wonderful people to my life and given me the ability to share the gift of chiropractic with so many.

“I’m beyond grateful to all of our donors, alumni and friends for their willingness to support an institution that has become my home — a place that is creating an amazing culture and graduating some of the best chiropractors on the planet.”

– Jillian Farrell, D.C., ’09

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What I’ve always loved about supporting Sherman College is that there are a number of ways it can be done. It’s sharing Sherman College with someone considering a career in chiropractic. It’s choosing Sherman for your continuing education needs. It’s joining a giving program that resonates with you and knowing that your generosity is impacting the educational experience for the next generation. All things, large and small, are making it possible for us to raise the status quo at Sherman College. I’m beyond grateful to all of our donors, alumni and friends for their willingness to support an institution that has become my home — a place that is creating an amazing culture and graduating some of the best chiropractors on the planet. Our leadership encourages innovation, and the financial support of those on the following pages allows us to reach new heights. Wherever you are in life, I ask you to consider supporting Sherman College as an act of gratitude out of your own abundance. Maybe you learned how to deliver an amazing adjustment, or maybe the college connected you to someone who grew to be important to you. Maybe you simply support the mission or want to pay it forward and make the student experience better than it has ever been before. Whatever your reason, the world becomes a better place when we express our gratitude to those who mean something to us. In health and with gratitude,

Jillian Farrell, D.C., ’09 Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement

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REGENTS LISTING Sherman College Regents provide for the advancement of the college with annual gifts of $1,000 or more. The collective financial commitment of its members is a major source of funding for the college’s operating and program costs. We are deeply grateful for the men and women who make this commitment to support the college, its mission and vision. We honor and thank the individuals below who are members of this distinguished group as of December 31, 2020. * Denotes Lifetime Members of the Sherman College Board of Regents in recognition of their strong, consistent support of the college for 30 or more years.

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE ($10,000+)

PIONEER REGENTS ($2,000 - $3,999)

Dr. Darcy Andersen & Mr. Vince Scarpino Mrs. Karen & Mr. David Canup Mrs. Debbie & Dr. Edwin Cordero Drs. Patricia Giuliano & Peter Kevorkian Dr. Irene Gold Mrs. Margaret & Dr. Michael LaRocca Dr. Catherine Silver-Riddell

Dr. Amanda Apfelblat Dr. Judy Nutz Campanale Mrs. Doreen & Dr. Ron Castellucci Dr. Dana Clum Mrs. Randi & Dr. Neil Cohen Drs. Rosemary DePasque & Scot McCormick Dr. Brian Dooley Drs. Ashley & Stephen Genthner Mrs. Emma & Dr. Jacob Hansen Dr. Joanne Haupert Mr. Bharon Hoag Drs. Charmaine & Raymond Lanjopoulos Dr. George Lubertazzo Mr. Todd Picou Dr. Armand Rossi Dr. Stephen Simonetti

CORPORATE REGENTS ($5,000+) AMPED Merrill Lynch The Joint Corporation VISIONARY REGENTS ($4,000 - $9,999) Mrs. Rita Frederick & Dr. Joel Beane Drs. Lacey Book & Shawn Dill Drs. Jen & Dean DePice Dr. Stephanie Foisy Mills Ryan Ms. Linda Giuliano Dr. Donald Harte Drs. Amanda & Jeremy Hess Dr. Jay Holder Mrs. Joy & Dr. Robert Irwin Dr. Laurie Meinholz Drs. Cathleen & Gary Padden Mrs. Robyn & Dr. Jason Sabo

PATRON REGENTS ($1,000 - $1,999) Dr. Daniel Abeckjerr Dr. Vincent Adamo Dr. Megan Afshar-Martins Dr. George Auger Dr. Sam Ayan Mrs. Sheila & Dr. Daniel Bai Dr. Elizabeth Baker Dr. John Balsamo Dr. Brian Bartholomew Dr. Daniel Becker Dr. Maria Best Mrs. Cassidy & Dr. Ryan Bones Dr. Terri Bonner

Dr. Jason Bosko Dr. James Bourg Dr. Jack Bourla Dr. Jennifer Brandon Dr. Kaileigh Bresky Dr. Alan Brewster Dr. Emily Broniak Dr. Christopher Brown Dr. Jaime Browning Dr. Misty Browning Dr. Jamie Bunis Dr. Scott Cabazolo Dr. James Callahan Dr. Brett Cardonick Mrs. Heidi & Dr. Josh Carmack Dr. Allison Catapano Drs. Patti Chelenyak & Patrick Offman Mr. Jim Chester Dr. Daniel Cohen Dr. Mary Connors Dr. Robert Costello Mrs. Gale & Dr. John Court Mrs. Pamela & Dr. David Courtney Dr. Melissa Crago Dr. George Curry Dr. Thomas D’Amico Dr. Andrew De Saro Dr. Adam Del Torto Mrs. Susan & Dr. Anthony DeMarco Drs. Kris & Dan Denette Dr. Grant Dennis Dr. Gary DiBenedetto Dr. Michael Diehm Dr. Dan Diep Dr. Joseph F. Donofrio Dr. Joseph J. Donofrio Spring 2021 41

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Dr. Jim Dubel Mr. Allen Duckworth Dr. Barbara Eaton Drs. Beth & Chris Ehlich Dr. Eric Evans Dr. Adrienne Fabrizio Drs. Bridget & Vincent Farrar Dr. Jillian & Mr. Patrick Farrell Dr. James Ryan Fenn Dr. Janice Higgins-Fordree Ms. Katrine Frazier Dr. Beth Frosch & Mr. Paul Licata Dr. Dean Fuller Dr. Jamie Galperin Drs. Katie & Pete Gay Dr. Lisa Geiger Dr. Harold ‘Skip’ George Dr. Gordon Gibson Dr. Ed Gigliotti Dr. Bryn Gillow Dr. Russell Goff Dr. Allyson Grabowski Dr. Brian Graham Drs. Cathy & Jett Gurman Dr. Frank Hahn Drs. Lauren Hamm & Brian Maher Dr. Bill Hannouche Dr. Jessica Harden Dr. B.J. Hardick Dr. Andrew Harding Dr. Janet Harriger Dr. Billie Harrington Dr. Paula & Mr. Mike Hedglon Drs. Caitlin & Isaac Hernandez Dr. Michael Heskett Drs. Marylyn & Charles Hilston Dr. Stuart Hoffman Dr. Russell Hollinger Dr. Curtis Horton Mr. Mason Howell Drs. Kathy & Don Hoyt Dr. Anna Hughes Dr. Durie Humber Mrs. LaShanda Hutto-Harris Dr. Steven Isadore Dr. Michael James Drs. Pam & Stephen Jarboe Dr. Christopher Jex Dr. Haig John Dr. Marc Johnson Dr. Brian Kachinsky 42 www.sherman.edu

Dr. Jami Karr Dr. Scott Kelley Dr. Christopher Kent Dr. Robert Kipp Dr. Robert Koliner Drs. Jen & Mark Kordonski Dr. Natalie Kurylo Ms. Terry Lancaster Dr. Ohmar Land Dr. Eric Landi Drs. Cindy & Ron Lanzara Jr. Dr. Lisa Lanzara-Bazzani Dr. Daniel Larsen Mr. Patrick Lausier Dr. Margaret Lehr-DeVolld Dr. Bob Leib Mrs. Rachael & Dr. Brian Lieberman Dr. Ashley Liew Dr. Peter Lombardi Dr. Roger Lope Drs. Amanda Lutzow & Timothy Hartman Drs. Brookh & Dan Lyons Dr. Erin MacCarry Dr. Tracy Malton Dr. Nalyn Marcus Dr. Sandra Martin Mrs. Cookie & Dr. Sal Martingano Dr. Derek Maxson Dr. Julie Mayer Hunt Dr. Dawn Maynard Dr. Darin Mazepa Dr. Adam McBride Dr. James McCann Dr. Paul McCartney Dr. Rayce Meyers Mrs. Mary Ann & Dr. Tom Morgan Dr. Karen Moriarty Dr. David Mruz Dr. Jeff Muneses Dr. Timothy Murzycki Dr. Lance Myers Dr. Paul Newton Dr. Kelvin Ng Dr. Robert Oerzen Dr. Michael O’Halleran Dr. Raymond Omid Dr. Thuraia Owais

Dr. Bradley Pastro Dr. Kristofer Peterson Dr. Taylor Phipps Dr. Stan Pierce Jr. Dr. John Porter Jr. Mrs. Teri & Dr. RS (Doc) Porter Dr. Princess Porter-Fowler Dr. Levi Pulver Dr. Justin Quail Dr. Carsten Reinhardt Drs. Beth & Steven Reizer Mrs. Karen Brower Rhodes Dr. Beth Risser Drs. Stefanie & Nick Rodsater Mrs. Mary Ann & Dr. Paul Roses Dr. Anthony Ross Dr. Gregg Rubinstein Dr. Jose R. Saldago Mrs. Glenda & Dr. Walter Sanchez Dr. David Sarnoff Dr. Samuel Sbarra Dr. Daniel Schaeffer Dr. Tara Scharich Dr. Bruce Schneider Dr. F.J. Schofield Dr. Pennie & Mr. Paul Schwartz Dr. Claudia Seay Dr. David Serio Dr. Robert Shaner Dr. Brent Shealer Dr. Marilyn Shore Dr. Evann Sidoti Dr. Thomas Sidoti Dr. James Siller Dr. Lewis Singer Drs. Linda & John-Mark Slak Drs. Toniann & Dean Sottile Dr. Amy Spoelstra Dr. David Steinberg Mrs. Jen & Dr. Bruce Steinberg Drs. Kim & Greg Stetzel Dr. Felicia Stewart Dr. Gary Stewart Mrs. Kendra Strange Dr. Mark Stuckey Dr. Mark Surprenant Dr. Roy Sweat Dr. Philip Szalowski Mrs. Evelyn & Dr. Robert Tarantino Dr. Daniel Tew

Honor Roll of Donors

Dr. Jerry Tishman Dr. Dawn Tobin Drs. Amy & Matt Tonnos Drs. Cindy & Heath Treharne Dr. Alok Trivedi Dr. Steve Tullius Dr. Frank Vaught Dr. Wade Verch Dr. Michael Viscarelli Dr. Jeffrey Wack Dr. Chris Walker Dr. Scott Walker Dr. Tyrone Wallace Dr. Mindy Weingarten Dr. Trea Wessel Dr. Kelcey Wiginton Dr. Derrick Wilcox Dr. Jason Wood Mrs. Roberta Wood Dr. David Yachter Mrs. Rebecca & Dr. Dennis Yeung Dr. Tim Young Dr. Christine Zapada Mrs. Dar & Dr. Tim Zook

LIFETIME REGENTS

HONORARY REGENTS

Dr. Mary Babian Mrs. Rita Frederick & Dr. Joel Beane Mrs. Kathleen & Dr. Robert Berkowitz Dr. Arthur Bond Mrs. Gale & Dr. John Court Mrs. Pamela & Dr. David Courtney Dr. John Degenhart Dr. Theresa Galant Drs. Betty & Thom Gelardi Drs. Marylyn & Charles Hilston Mrs. Sandra & Dr. Edward Kwasniewski Drs. Charmaine & Raymond Lanjopoulos Mrs. Phyllis & Dr. Leroy Moore Mrs. Susan Newlin, D.C.H. & Mr. Baron Newlin Drs. Judy & Norman Ross Dr. Kenneth Schultz Dr. Robert Shaner Dr. Jerry Tishman

Dr. Alicia Crabbe Mrs. Peggy Hartley Mrs. Sharon Hilston Mrs. Elizabeth Horwin Mrs. Rose Panico Mrs. Julie Crutcher

Charmaine and Ray Lanjopoulos Named Lifetime Regents It is our distinct honor to recognize Charmaine and Ray Lanjopoulos, D.C.s, as Sherman College’s newest Lifetime Regents. The Lanjopouloses graduated from Sherman College in 1980 and now call Grand Ledge, MI, home. They joined the regent program in 1990 and have given to the college at this level for 30 years. They join a distinguished list of donors that have and continue to give the students at Sherman College an exemplary educational experience by making a lasting impact on the profession with their generosity. Thank you, Charmaine and Raymond Lanjopoulos, for your dedication to Sherman College, and congratulations.

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Honor Roll of Donors By Campaign for the Year 2020 *deceased

Founder’s Society ($10,000+) Dr. Darcy Andersen & Mr. Vince Scarpino Mrs. Karen & Mr. David Canup The Doctors and Employees of CloseForChiro Mrs. Debbie & Dr. Edwin Cordero Dr. Irene Gold Mrs. Margaret & Dr. Michael LaRocca Mary Black Foundation, Inc. Dr. Catherine Silver-Riddell The Joint Corporation, Dr. Steve Knauf Visionary Society ($4,000-$9,999) Drs. Lacey Book & Shawn Dill Drs. Jen & Dean DePice Dr. Stephanie Foisy Mills Ryan Ms. Linda Giuliano Dr. Donald Harte Drs. Amanda & Jeremy Hess Dr. Jay Holder Mrs. Joy & Dr. Robert Irwin Dr. Laurie Meinholz Drs. Cathleen & Gary Padden Mrs. Robyn & Dr. Jason Sabo South Carolina Chiropractic Association Pioneer Society ($2,000-$3,999) AMPED Dr. Amanda Apfelblat Dr. Judy Nutz Campanale Mrs. Doreen & Dr. Ron Castellucci Dr. Dana Clum Mrs. Randi & Dr. Neil Cohen Drs. Rosemary DePasque & Scot McCormick Dr. Brian Dooley Drs. Patricia Giuliano & Peter Kevorkian 44 www.sherman.edu

Drs. Ashley & Stephen Genthner Mrs. Emma & Dr. Jacob Hansen Dr. Joanne Haupert Mr. Bharon Hoag Drs. Charmaine & Raymond Lanjopoulos Dr. George Lubertazzo Mr. Todd Picou Dr. Armand Rossi Dr. Stephen Simonetti Titronics R&D Patron Society ($1,000-$1,999) Dr. Ricardo Alvarez Dr. George Auger Dr. Sam Ayan Mrs. Sheila & Dr. Daniel Bai Dr. Elizabeth Baker Dr. Daniel Becker Dr. Kevin Bernhardy Dr. Frances Bigas-Morales Dr. Joel Bohemier Mrs. Cassidy & Dr. Ryan Bones Dr. Jason Bosko Dr. James Bourg Dr. Jennifer Brandon Dr. Alan Brewster Dr. Emily Broniak Dr. Christopher Brown Dr. Jaime Browning Dr. Jamie Bunis Dr. Scott Cabazolo Dr. James Callahan Dr. Lee Cardona Dr. Brett Cardonick Mrs. Heidi & Dr. Josh Carmack Dr. Waldemar Carrasquillo Drs. Patti Chelenyak & Patrick Offman Mr. Jim Chester Dr. Daniel Cohen Dr. Robert Costello Mrs. Gale & Dr. John Court Mrs. Pamela & Dr. David Courtney

Dr. Melissa Crago Dr. George Curry Dr. Andrew De Saro Dr. Adam Del Torto Mrs. Susan & Dr. Anthony DeMarco Drs. Kris & Dan Denette Dr. Gary DiBenedetto Dr. Michael Diehm Dr. Joseph F. Donofrio Dr. Joseph J. Donofrio Dr. Jim Dubel Mr. Allen Duckworth Dr. Barbara Eaton Dr. Eric Evans Drs. Bridget & Vincent Farrar Dr. Jillian Farrell Mrs. Jeannie & Dr. William Fehl Dr. Dean Fuller Drs. Katie & Pete Gay Dr. Lisa Geiger Dr. Skip George Dr. Bryn Gillow Dr. Russell Goff Drs. Cathy & Jett Gurman Dr. Frank Hahn Drs. Lauren Hamm & Brian Maher Dr. Bill Hannouche Dr. Jerry Hardee Dr. B.J. Hardick Dr. Andrew Harding Dr. Janet Harriger Dr. Billie Harrington Dr. Paula & Mr. Mike Hedglon Drs. Caitlin & Isaac Hernandez Dr. Michael Heskett Dr. Janice Higgins-Fordree Drs. Marylyn & Charles Hilston Mr. Jamie Hodge Dr. Stuart Hoffman Dr. Russell Hollinger Dr. Curtis Horton Mr. Mason Howell Drs. Kathy & Don Hoyt Dr. Anna Hughes

Honor Roll of Donors

Dr. Durie Humber Mrs. LaShanda Hutto-Harris Drs. Pam & Stephen Jarboe Dr. Marc Johnson Mr. Ralf Kaufmann Dr. Scott Kelley Dr. Robert Kipp Dr. Robert Koliner Drs. Jen & Mark Kordonski Dr. Natalie Kurylo Ms. Terry Lancaster Dr. Ohmar Land Dr. Lisa Lanzara-Bazzani Dr. Daniel Larsen Dr. Margaret Lehr-DeVolld Mrs. Rachael & Dr. Brian Lieberman Dr. Ashley Liew Dr. Peter Lombardi Dr. Roger Lope Dr. Tracy Malton Dr. Sandra Martin Mrs. Cookie & Dr. Sal Martingano Dr. Derek Maxson Dr. Julie Mayer Hunt Dr. Darin Mazepa Dr. Adam McBride Dr. James McCann Dr. Rayce Meyers Mrs. Mary Ann & Dr. Tom Morgan Dr. Karen Moriarty Dr. David Mruz Dr. Jeff Muneses Dr. Timothy Murzycki Dr. Lance Myers Dr. Kelvin Ng Dr. Robert Oerzen Dr. Laura Orndorff Dr. Thuraia Owais Dr. Bradley Pastro Dr. Cassandra Peterson Dr. Kristofer Peterson Dr. Taylor Phipps Dr. Stan Pierce Jr. Dr. John Porter Jr. Mr. Michael Porter Mrs. Teri & Dr. RS (Doc) Porter Dr. Princess Porter-Fowler Dr. Levi Pulver Dr. Carsten Reinhardt Drs. Beth & Steven Reizer Mrs. Karen Brower Rhodes

Dr. Joshua Rilette Drs. Stefanie & Nick Rodsater Mrs. Mary Ann & Dr. Paul Roses Dr. Anthony Ross Dr. Jose R. Saldago Mrs. Donna & Dr. Fred Sanders Dr. Samuel Sbarra Dr. Daniel Schaeffer Dr. Tara Scharich Dr. Bruce Schneider Dr. Pennie & Mr. Paul Schwartz Dr. Claudia Seay Dr. Eva Sepulveda Dr. David Serio Dr. Robert Shaner Dr. Marilyn Shore Dr. Evann Sidoti Dr. Thomas Sidoti Drs. Linda & John-Mark Slak Dr. David Smith Drs. Toniann & Dean Sottile Dr. Amy Spoelstra Mrs. Jen & Dr. Bruce Steinberg Dr. David Steinberg Mr. Hank Steinberg Drs. Kim & Greg Stetzel Dr. Felicia Stewart Dr. Gary Stewart Mrs. Kendra Strange Dr. Mark Stuckey Dr. Roy Sweat Mrs. Evelyn & Dr. Robert Tarantino Dr. Jerry Tishman Dr. Dawn Tobin Drs. Cindy & Heath Treharne Dr. Alok Trivedi Dr. Frank Vaught Dr. Jeffrey Wack Dr. Mindy Weingarten Dr. Trea Wessel Dr. Kelcey Wiginton Dr. Derrick Wilcox Mrs. Roberta Wood Dr. David Yachter Mrs. Rebecca & Dr. Dennis Yeung Dr. Tim Young Dr. Christine Zapada Mrs. Dar & Dr. Tim Zook

ADIO Club ($500-$999) Dr. Vincent Adamo Dr. Megan Afshar-Martins Mrs. Tracy & Dr. Peter Amlinger Dr. John Balsamo Dr. Brian Bartholomew Dr. William Bazin Mrs. Rita Frederick & Dr. Joel Beane Sally & Brian Beaulieu/ B & B Landscaping Dr. Maria Best Dr. Rebecca Boles Dr. Terri Bonner Dr. Jack Bourla Dr. Kaileigh Bresky Dr. Gordon Brown* Dr. Misty Browning Mr. Jonathan Burnstein Mrs. Kelly Casto Dr. Allison Catapano The Chiropractic Trust Dr. Mary Connors Dr. Caroll Ann Coyle Dr. Thomas D’Amico Dr. Grant Dennis Dr. Dan Diep Dr. Matt Dillman Drs. Beth & Chris Ehlich Dr. Adrienne Fabrizio Dr. James Ryan Fenn Dr. Lee Fraum Ms. Katrine Frazier Dr. Beth Frosch & Mr. Paul Licata Dr. John Gallagher Dr. Jamie Galperin Dr. Gordon Gibson Dr. Ed Gigliotti Dr. Craig Gindele Dr. Allyson Grabowski Dr. Brian Graham Mrs. Debby Grover Dr. Jessica Harden Dr. John Henard Dr. Sarah Hock Dr. Steven Isadore Dr. Michael James Dr. Christopher Jex Dr. Craig John Dr. Haig John Dr. Brian Kachinsky Spring 2021 45

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Dr. Jami Karr Dr. Stacy Kitchell Drs. Richelle & Daniel Knowles, III Dr. Eric Landi Drs. Cindy & Ron Lanzara Jr. Mrs. Emily & Mr. Patrick Lausier Dr. Bob Leib Dr. Scott LeVan Drs. Brookh & Dan Lyons Dr. Nalyn Marcus Dr. Dawn Maynard Dr. Paul McCartney Patty & Gregory Mettler Mr. Fernando Munoz Dr. Paul Newton Mrs. Margaret & Mr. George Nixon Dr. Michael O’Halleran Dr. Raymond Omid Dr. Gabriel O’Sullivan Mrs. Barbara & Dr. David Pamer Dr. Mackenzie Pamer Dr. Margaret Pickering Dr. Justin Quail Drs. Brett Casanova-Rini & Chris Rini Dr. Beth Risser Dr. Martin Rosen Dr. Gregg Rubinstein Mrs. Glenda & Dr. Walter Sanchez Dr. David Sarnoff Dr. F.J. Schofield Dr. Frank Segreto Dr. Brent Shealer Mrs. Kristy Shepherd Sherman College Alumni Association Dr. James Siller Dr. Jerry Simmons Dr. Lewis Singer Dr. Philip Szalowski Dr. Daniel Tew Dr. Larry Tinius Drs. Amy & Matt Tonnos Dr. Steve Tullius Dr. Wade Verch Dr. Michael Viscarelli Dr. Chris Walker Drs. Megan and Robert Walker Dr. Scott Walker Dr. Tyrone Wallace Ms. Mary Beard Watts Dr. Steven Watts* Dr. Jason Wood 46 www.sherman.edu

Century Club ($100-$499) A Auto Rental & Sales Dr. Daniel Abeckjerr Dr. Stephanie Albarran-Velez Dr. Jeff Algajer Ms. Heather Anderson Anonymous Neena & Paul Bailey Mrs. Karen Baker Dr. Matt Bartlett Mr. Ned Becker Mr. David Bedford Dr. Lori Bents Ms. Ingrid Bentzen Dr. Marc Bloom Dr. Philip Brafford Dr. Terry Bragg Dr. Jay Brecker Dr. Nancy Brown Ms. Joy Cagle Ms. Robin Cahill-Myers Dr. Christopher Caliri Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union Carolina Headwear, LLC. Dr. Anthony Carrino Dr. James William Cassillo Dr. Jeff Chamberlain Dr. Marc Chasse Dr. Angela Ciresi Dr. Sarah Cohen Dr. Chris Colgin Ms. Linda Collier Dr. Sherman Connell Dr. Annette Coon Dr. Nancy Denlinger Dr. Aura Diaz-Tovar Dr. Dexter DiMarco Dr. Danielle Drobbin Dr. Robert Epstein Facebook Donors Dr. Chester Ferguson Dr. Suzanne Frye Dr. Gwendolyn Gardner Mrs. Jennifer Gault Dr. Greg Gilbert Drs. Paula & Paul Grenier Mrs. Ruth Grone & Family Dr. Brian Gualano Jamie & David Hampton Mrs. Jamie Harshfield

Dr. David Healey Dr. Raymond Hillenbrand Dr. Kenneth Hillman Dr. Michael Hrycko Dr. Andrew Jackson Ms. Janet Juntunen Mr. & Mrs. David Keller Dr. Timothy M. Kelly Dr. Christopher Kent Drs. Amilliah & Charles Kenya Dr. Robert Keroson Mr. Jacek Kobiesa Mrs. Jennifer Lee Dr. Robert Leeper Dr. Crissy Lewis Dr. Davis Lindsay Dr. Kim Lombardy Dr. Hernan Lopez Drs. Amanda Lutzow & Timothy Hartman Dr. Erin MacCarry Jennifer & Tanner Mack Mr. Jim MacKenzie Dr. Michael Magwood Dr. John McAtamney Dr. Rebecca Medina Mr. Richard Migliore Mrs. Susan Millheim Dr. Mary Ellen Moore Dr. John Mormile Dr. Daniel Murray Dr. Leo Oakchunas Dr. Peter Olson Dr. Robin Pace Eileen & Thomas Pall Dr. Franklin Parisi Mrs. Marcia Park Shannon & Douglas Payne Dr. James Peck Dr. Cindy Pekofsky Dr. Frances Penick Dr. David Pico Dr. Kendall Price Dr. Michael Quartararo Dr. Zulema Quinones Ms. Angel Radick Dr. Fredrick Renaud Dr. Edward G. Roberts Dr. Martin Rodgers Mrs. Emily Rodriguez Dr. Rich Santangelo

Honor Roll of Donors

Dr. Sam Sazone Dr. Liam Schubel Dr. Mitzi Schwartzbauer Dr. Jesus Selles Dr. Charles Shields Ms. Amy Sims Ms. Kimberly Stenson & Mr. Jim Bartow Mrs. Stephanie & Dr. Jeff Smith Mrs. Mandy Smith Dr. John Steffens Dr. Todd Stein Dr. Mark Surprenant Mrs. Veronica & Dr. Peter Tague Dr. Abraham Talledos Dr. Roy Tanaka Ms. Patti Lee Thomas Dr. Donald Trepany Dr. Kyle Troyer Mrs. Joy Turner Dr. Mark Van Hemert Dr. William Walsh Ms. Katia Walters Dr. Linda Wells Mrs. Anja West Dr. Marylouise Wise Dr. Maureen Work Dr. Kim Zell Friends Mr. Greg Aldridge Mrs. Kelly Angell & Mr. Daniel Holender Ms. Janett Anson Ms. Charlotte Babb Mr. Todd Bachman Back in Stride Mrs. Damara Acosta & Mr. John Barry Ms. Carolyn Beard Dr. Alan Beck Ms. Patricia Bissette Mrs. Deborah Bodkin Ms. Yvonne Brehan Mr. Walter Briem Dr. Justin Brown Ms. Carli Bunkelman Alyxis Burks John Byrum Photography Mrs. Suzanne Cadden Dr. Jorge Campos

Ms. Nicole Cannan Mrs. Charlene Cheeks Mr. Andrew Cook Linda & James Cook Dr. Meaghan Cromer Ms. Karen Dalfrey Dr. John Degenhart Dr. Owen Dennis Mrs. Michelle Diego-Smith Ms. Patricia Doll Mrs. Charlene Drab Dr. Tammy Emory Ms. Keely English Dr. Jennifer Escarcega Dr. Ulrich Eschholz Mr. Andrew Estep & Mr. Michael Galvin Dr. Victor Estevez Ms. Barbara Evans Mrs. Michelle Fields Mr. Lucosi Fuller Drs. Betty & Thom Gelardi Mrs. Susan Glunt Mrs. Michelle Gregory Mrs. Sydne Grove Dr. Miguel Guevara Ms. Elizabeth Heinlein Dr. Russell Hoch International Chiropractors Association Mrs. Suzanne James Dr. Ted Jeske Ms. Patricia Kay

Dr. Richard Klein Dr. Robert Kovacs Ms. Brooke Krekel Dr. Patricia Kuhta Dr. Robert Lantrip Ms. Christina Lattanzio Dr. Rachel Leskosky Mrs. Allison Loflin Dr. George Luo Ms. Carrie Madden Dr. Tara Madden Kristle & David Marangon Ms. Barbara Moffitt Mr. Stephen Moon Mrs. Amy Moreno Mr. & Mrs. Tony Moreno Mrs. Kelly Morgan Mrs. Rondi Mossman Dr. Alice Moyer Dr. Frank Musante Dr. Stephanie O’Brien Ms. Gretchen Otto Ms. Ronitra Owens Ms. Elizabeth Perrin Mr. Mikko Peterson Dr. Brian Porzio Mrs. Irma Raffensberger Ms. Cindy Ramsey Dr. Edgardo Rivera Dr. Jonathan Robertson Mrs. Deanna Robison Mrs. Sammy Russell Ms. Melody Sabin

CORRECTION: DONOR HONOR ROLL 2019 Our Fall 2020 issue of EXCEL included the college’s 2019 Donor Honor Roll, a list of individuals and organizations donating to Sherman College of Chiropractic during that year. We take great care in compiling this list; however we mistakenly omitted the following donors from our Regents section and extend our most sincere apologies: • Drs. Rosemary DePasque & Scot McCormick

Sherman College Regents provide for the advancement of the college with annual gifts of $1,000 or more. We are deeply grateful for the men and women who make this commitment to support the college, its mission and vision. For more information about our Donor Honor Roll or if you have questions about our records, please contact Assistant Director of Advancement Services Patti Thomas at 800-849-8771, ext. 240, or email pthomas@sherman.edu. Spring 2021 47

Honor Roll of Donors

Dr. Deborah Sanderson Mrs. Bonnie Savo Dr. Season Schelin Dr. Helga Scheuermann Dr. Heather Schneider Ms. Lisa Shelander Dr. Molly Spohn Mr. Norman Steinbach Mrs. Tammy Stokes Mrs. G. Marie Sundquist Dr. Gary Tanksley Judy & Ralph Thocher Mrs. Tracy Tietjen Ms. Donna Trbovich Ms. Kaylie Turner Mrs. Kerry Walstad Dr. Bradley Walter Mr. Nicholas Watson Mr. Rob Welborn Ms. Kari Whisman Jan & Thomas Wiese Mrs. Amy Williams Ms. Katie Wilson Mrs. Florence Wong Mr. Matthew R. Worman Dr. Huarong Zhou Honor Gifts These donors used a gift to Sherman College to honor someone or something special in their lives.

In honor of Dr. Jillian Farrell and staff; her team consistently goes above and beyond in their commitment to excellence The Chiropractic Trust In honor of Lila Migliore Mr. Richard Migliore In honor of Dr. John Porter Jr. Dr. Princess Porter-Fowler In honor of Laney Rhodes Mrs. Karen Brower Rhodes In honor of Taog, my dog and “co-worker” Ms. Terry Lancaster In honor of Dr. Jerry Tishman Dr. Nancy Brown Memorial Gifts These donors chose to honor the memory of family and friends with a donation to Sherman. In memory of Samuel and Sandra Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship Eileen &Thomas Pall In memory of Dr. Robert Fox, ‘77 Dr. Cassandra Peterson In memory of Dr. Duncan Greene Dr. Billie Harrington

In honor of Carolyn Beard Ms. Mary Beard Watts

In memory of Dr. John Grone Mrs. Ruth Grone & Family

In honor of Mr. David Bedford Mr. Richard Migliore

In memory of Dr. David R. Ivey Dr. Gabriel O’Sullivan

In honor of Amy Brademann Ms. Katie Wilson

In memory of Michael S. Litynski, D.C. Dr. Kim Zell

In honor of Mrs. Karen Canup Mr. Richard Migliore

In memory of Dr. Leslie Wise Mrs. Tammy Stokes

In honor of my children, Krystal, Hollie, Steven, Pamela and Kelly Mr. Patrick Lausier In honor of chiropractic students Ms. Mary Beard Watts

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IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SHERMAN COLLEGE’S DONOR HONOR ROLL

The list on these pages is composed of individuals and organizations making one or more donations received by Sherman College of Chiropractic in 2020. We take great care in compiling the lists. However, if we have mistakenly omitted your name or if your listing is incorrect, please accept our sincere apology and contact us right away so we may correct our records. If you have a correction, please contact Assistant Director of Advancement Services Patti Thomas at 800-849-8771, ext. 240, or email pthomas@sherman.edu.

A Final Thought

LIONS, AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY! The Wizard of Oz tells the story of Dorothy and her friends, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. Most of us probably know the story. The Wizard tells them he will grant them their hearts’ desires if they return with the Wicked Witch of the East’s broomstick. Spoiler alert: they overcome many challenges to complete their task, but then find out that the Wizard isn’t a wizard after all. However, the story ends happily as the main characters learn that they had what they needed inside all along.

Sherman College students inspire us with their courage and perseverance, with their willingness to learn and grow, and with their ultimate desire to serve others to make a better world. It’s a chiropractic story at its finest. Chiropractic recognizes the beauty in the unique innate potential of every individual. Vertebral subluxations inhibit or present a challenge to the fullest expression of that potential. Chiropractors get to witness the unfolding of the expression through regular visits and adjustments when necessary. A similar unfolding occurs as students move their way from an orientation visit or the first day of classes through the many obstacles known as a chiropractic education. The challenges leading to the doctor of chiropractic degree are many: taking difficult courses, passing national boards, and entering and moving through clinic, not to mention whatever personal challenges life may throw at a student. With each challenge comes new growth and new awareness of each student’s unique gifts, talents and potential.

Some will work more than they thought possible. Some will share more than they thought they had. All will surprise themselves with the bravery, strength, and intelligence they find inside themselves. And then they will graduate and go on to improve the lives of countless others, literally changing the world one spine at a time. One of the highlights of being on Sherman College’s Board of Trustees is the opportunity to attend graduation. It is always heartwarming and inspiring to watch our students celebrate this amazing achievement. It is a special privilege to sit on the stage, facing them, and see that look in their eyes, much like Dorothy when she realizes that she has always had the power to go home. When the Scarecrow asks Glinda the Good Witch why she didn’t just tell Dorothy that she could do it, she says, “Because she wouldn’t have believed me. She had to learn it for herself.” Sherman College students inspire us with their courage and perseverance, with their willingness to learn and grow, and with their ultimate desire to serve others to make a better world. They remind us that our future is bright. They are our most precious commodity and our greatest hope. Sherman College students are part of our family. And there’s no place like our Sherman home.

Judy N. Campanale Judy Nutz Campanale, D.C., A.C.P. Sherman College Board of Trustees Chair

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Cover Story – Different Paths, Common Goal

Annual Honor Roll of Donors

Alumni News

Feature – A New Model

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