"Dreams Coming True" Brochure

FROM DR. CORDERO

Dear Sherman College family and friends, Transformational change is happening at Sherman College of Chiropractic. These changes are attracting more students, better serving the students already enrolled, and increasing the campus’ capacity to accommodate the growth of the chiropractic profession.

Adjusting the World for a Better Future

SHERMAN COLLEGE: TOMORROW AND BEYOND

Chir o p r actic of

2020 Springfield Road | P.O. Box 1452 Spartanburg, South Carolina 29304 www.sherman.edu/dreams

Transforming...

Sherman College of Chiropractic

P.O. Box 1452 Spartanburg, SC 29304

Sherman College

Message

It is an honor for me to be a part of this great institution that stands for principled chiropractic education. Our vision is Adjusting the World for a Better Future. Now is a great time for you to join me in lifting the college to its rightful heritage – the pre-eminent leader in chiropractic education. Sherman College was founded on principle and will prosper on principle.

I invite you to show your support of chiropracTIC at Sherman College by joining me in making a meaningful gift to Sherman’s campaign, “Dreams Coming True,” that will help us to: Share our vision of health through chiropractic with an increasing world population  Grow the profession by increasing the pipeline of graduates from a D.C. program grounded in principle  Provide our students a healthy and attractive environment conducive to learning  Use state-of-the-art chiropractic equipment in our classrooms and Chiropractic Health Center  Create a culture of success on our campus and beyond 

The impact of your support cannot be overstated. Your belief in Sherman makes the college what it is today, and your participation in this campaign will help ensure that Sherman College of Chiropractic thrives tomorrow. Help us move to the next level by making dreams a reality!

Chiropractically yours,

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Edwin Cordero, D.C. President

Today

PLANNING FOR THE

Future

WAYS TO

OUR MISSION

WAYS TO SUPPORT

To educate and prepare students to become doctors of chiropractic.

Our mission is based upon the college’s philosophy and core values, and encompasses: Education ~ Research ~ Service.

Health Center

At every level (globally, nationally, regionally, professionally), Sherman College will directly impact the future of the chiropractic profession. In order to be the premier, world-class leader in chiropractic education, the college must lead the response to the quest for more fundamental good health by health promotion, health maintenance, and enduring health.

PROGRAM

ENROLLMENT

REPRESENTATION

ACCREDITATION

D.C. – DOCTOR

400

OF CHIROPRACTIC

STUDENTS

42 STATES 20 COUNTRIES

PROGRAMMATIC

4,581

51% MALE 49% FEMALE

TOP 6: PR, NC,

SACSCOC

SC, MI, NJ, NY

INSTITUTIONAL

CCE

OUR CHALLENGES 

Global: Increased U.S. spending on health care but worse health outcomes than comparable countries

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National: Unacceptable health disparities by race and ethnic group, at county and state levels

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Regional: Increased demand for clinic services provided by Sherman College interns to SC and NC communities

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Professional: Need for quality chiropractic care growing exponentially and pipeline of qualified graduates from principled D.C. programs

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Campus: Need for improved learning and teaching facilities and technology; increase in space and capacity to accommodate increased enrollment and community demand for services

Capital Improvement Project: to fund campus expansion, new building, renovations and improvements.

Impact: Expands capacity of the campus to accommodate more students, technology, program enhancement, and community engagement.  Annual Fund: to provide annual operating support. Impact: Allows deans and directors to say “yes” to innovative programs, faculty research projects, and hands-on learning opportunities.  Scholarships: to increase financial support for student success. Impact: Reduces or eliminates Sherman scholars’ financial stress so that they remain focused on their studies and reach new levels of academic success.  Endowment: to support long-term growth, financial stability and sustainability. Impact: Ensures the mission and vision of Sherman endures in perpetuity and that the chiropractic profession continues to grow for many years to come. 

Scallon Building

LEADING CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION

CLOCK HOURS

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Student Center Olsen Building New Campus Entrance

HOW DO WE ADDRESS OUR CHALLENGES? Elevate the quality and stature of the academic environment  Enrich the campus experience with high-quality non-academic spaces and greater use of the natural campus beauty  Enhance Sherman’s physical stature 

OUR SOLUTION: TRANSFORMING SHERMAN Chiropractic Health Center: improve patient care and research facilities, also adding elevator  Campus Entrance: welcome visitors (closing current campus entrances) and transform arrival view with open layout  Student Center: enhance the student experience, host programs and events, accommodate chiropractic professional/community activities  Scallon Building: create top-quality classroom spaces through extensive structural and functional changes  Olsen Building: house executive leadership and non-academic offices 

Building ~ Improving ~ Renovating

YOUR LEGACY Named gift opportunities include the following:  Facilities - planned and existing  Interior Spaces - classrooms, labs, lecture halls, etc.  Programs - centers, institutes, etc.  Scholarships - endowed or annual (current use)  Outside Spaces - gardens, courtyards, landscape features, etc.

WHAT WILL YOUR LEGACY BE? Please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement for more information at 800-849-8771, ext. 277.

In recognition of the importance of Sherman College of Chiropractic, I/we pledge a total sum of (check one):  $4,000/year for 5 years ($334/month) Total $20,000  $2,000/year for 5 years ($167/month) Total $10,000  $1,000/year for 5 years ($84/month) Total $5,000  Other - $___________ _____________________________________ Name(s) _____________________________________ Practice Name _____________________________________ Mailing Address _____________________________________ City, State Zip Code _____________________________________ E-mail _____________________________________ Home/Cell/Practice Phone _____________________________________ Signature Date

Gift/Pledge Summary Total Pledge: $_________ Enclosed Initial Payment: $_________ Balance Due: $_________ Pledge Payment Start Date (required) Month: __________ Year: __________ Preferred schedule of pledge payments:  Annual  Semi-Annually  Quarterly  Monthly Gift designation & percentage (you may support more than one): ____% Capital Improvement ____% Annual Fund ____% Scholarships ____% Endowment  Check (memo: “Dreams Coming True”)  Card #: _______________________ Exp. Date: ___________ CSV:_______  Online Gift  Gift of Stock  I have included Sherman College of Chiropractic in my Estate Plan.

Gift Recognition and acknowledgment: _____________________________________ My name should be listed as above, OR  I wish my gift to remain anonymous.

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SHERMAN COLLEGE

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