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Farewell, Dr. Porter
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.
Please watch our site www.sherman.edu/lyceum for the latest program information and updates.
Lyceum 2021
Moved to October
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.
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 Porter was recognized for his retirement during a program in November among colleagues and small reception on campus in December, where he friends. Having joined the college faculty just was presented with a golden tire. Chiropractors often six years after its founding, Porter has taught practice their toggles using tires, and students have nearly every Sherman College student to walk been doing so at Sherman College for many years. its halls, leaving a lasting impression on many alumni. “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 Snap to read more College, to chiropractic education, and to Spartanburg.” on our blog or go to Vice President for Academic Affairs Joe Donofrio, D.C., ’94, A.C.P., https://www.sherman. said Porter has been a “bedrock” of Sherman College. “Every one of our edu/dr-porter/ graduates, for 41 years, has a memory of Dr. Porter teaching them the to help endow the Palmer Toggle Recoil technique,” he said. “He is a man of few words, but Porter Scholarship. 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.
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. See page 15 for more on initiatives of this restructured Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.
Amy Carlson
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 named associate vice president for institutional advancement and will lead the Offices of Institutional Advancement, Marketing/Communications and Continuing Education. Farrell has shown exemplary leadership in growing the college’s Office of Continuing Education and connecting with alumni.
Crissy Lewis, Ed.D., was named associate vice president for institutional effectiveness and will lead the Offices of Institutional Effectiveness, Quality Enhancement Plan, Teaching and Learning, and Learning Resources. Lewis has been instrumental in orchestrating the college’s accreditation efforts, as well as enabling the college to make data-based decisions aimed at improved academic excellence. Kendra Strange was named associate vice president for enrollment services and will lead the Offices of Enrollment Services, Recruiting and Admissions, Financial Aid, the Registrar, and R.O.A.R. Strange has shown extraordinary leadership in guiding the college’s enrollment and recruiting efforts through the current pandemic and continuing to strive for further improvement.
David Bedford, M.B.A., was named associate vice president for finance and will lead the Business Office, Information Technology, and auxiliary services including the bookstore, facilities, security, and food services. Bedford exemplifies the college’s standard of excellence in financial reporting and leadership.
Dooley Elected IFCO Treasurer
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.
Levi Promoted to Case Doctor
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.
25
YEARS
20
YEARS
Claudia Seay, D.C., ’80 Karen Brower Rhodes, M.B.A. Jaime Browning, D.C., ’09, D.C.C.J.P. Amilliah Kenya, D.C., ’06 Charles Kenya, D.C., ’06
5
YEARS
10
YEARS
1
YEAR
Rebecca Boles, D.C., ’06 Caroline Gregory Billie Harrington, Ph.D. Janice Higgins-Fordree, D.C., ’89 Marcia Park Princess Porter-Fowler, D.C., ’01 Edgardo Rivera, M.D. Rolando Rivera Huarong Zhou, M.D., Ph.D. 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
