TuesdE-news 1-26-16
Palmer College of Chiropractic
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COLLEGE NEWS
View your retirement plan online
Retirement plan participants can view their account information and update beneficiary information
online. It is important for participants to provide new beneficiary information as this information was
not transferred from the prior record keeper.
Plan participants may access plan and investment information through a telephone account
management system, KeyTalk at (866) 467-7756 or through the participant portal.
Welcome these new employees to Palmer!
Jody Graham was hired in the Center for Teaching and Learning as the instructional designer on the
Davenport campus. She comes to Palmer from Ashford University where she was the manager of
campus academic technology. Feel free to stop by or call Jody, ext. 5454, to discuss your specific
design needs. She’s located in the Life Sciences suite on the first floor of the Administration Building.
Shawn Joslyn was hired in Information Services as a technical project manager. Shawn is
responsible for the desktop/AV techs and will help with project management throughout the College.
Call Shawn if you need updates on IT projects, questions or updates on support tickets or anything
IT-support related. His office is on the Davenport campus and he can be reached at ext. 5371.
The Fall/Winter 2015 issue of Insights alumni magazine is now online.
Do you have something to include in TuesdE-news? Submissions for the Davenport section and
the College News section should be sent by noon on Friday to Teri Ray. Submissions for the Port
Orange section should be sent by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday to Ted Nikolla. Submissions for the San
Jose section should be sent by 9 a.m. on Friday to Chuck Bustillos.
DAVENPORT
A new year calls for new Palmer apparel!
Take great discounts off the following Palmer apparel:
 Polo shirts (excluding clinic polos) – 40 percent off
 Sweatshirts and T-shirts – 30 percent off

Hats and sunglasses – 25 percent off
The sale runs through this Saturday, Jan. 30.
United Way parking spots
Please note that the two marked parking spots in employee parking lot B next to the AHC are for the
winners of the United Way parking spot raffle only. These two spots are reserved for the winners
through March 31.
Renee DeVries, D.C., Ph.D., to present on campus
Dr. Devries, a professor at Northwestern Health Sciences University, will present “The Role of Trust
in Creating Sustainable Change through Interorganizational Collaborations” next Tuesday, Feb. 2,
from 1:55 to 2:45 p.m. in P204. This presentation will provide an overview of research exploring the
role of trust on the perceptions of success of three partnerships created through the National Center
for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) CAM Practitioner Research Education Project
Grant Partnership (R25). It will include a discussion of the factors impacting both higher education
and health care, an overview of barriers regarding the inclusion of CAM professions into new healthcare models, introduction of factors affecting the success of collaborations, discussion of research
project design and results, and implications for health care and health-care educators.
This presentation is part of the Clinical Research Seminar Series sponsored by the Palmer Center for
Chiropractic Research, the Palmer Division of Graduate Studies and NIH grant R25-AT003580.
Register today for the 5th Annual Sports and Chiropractic Symposium
Don’t miss four great speakers together at Palmer’s Davenport campus April 8-9. The seminar is
$299. Register online at www.alumnitrust.org or call (800) 452-5032. For more information, contact
Dr. J Hartley at (904) 669-6171 or jhartleydc@gmail.com.
Palmer to host ABCA conference
The Davenport campus SABCA (Student American Black Chiropractic Association) organization will
host the Central Regional Conference on Jan. 29-30. Students from other chiropractic colleges will
attend, including Logan College of Chiropractic, Parker University, National University of Health
Sciences, Texas Chiropractic College and Cleveland University-Kansas City. Events include a
student panel, mansion tours and speakers, including Dr. John Artis, a 2005 graduate of the
Davenport campus. Dr. Artis has a private practice in Tinley Park, Ill.
PCBD Vendor Showcases
Friday, Jan. 29, 9:20-10:05 a.m., Performance Health, the manufacturer and supplier of leading
brands like Biofreeze and Thera-Band, will have representatives present a brief product overview,
background on their products and discuss key practice-building aspects.
Canceled! Friday, Feb. 5, 2016 from 9:20 to 10:05 a.m., ScripHessco presents "Products that make
or break your practice."
All vendor showcases are in the Business Center Classroom, 4th floor Campus Center. No RSVP is
needed. Breakfast will be provided.
SAN JOSE
PCBD seminar “Office Flow: Systems & Processes” Jan. 26
The Palmer Center for Business Development (PCBD) presents “Office Flow: Systems & Processes”
today, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m., in Room 117, featuring guest-speaker Wayne Whalen, D.C.
Dr. Whalen is a 1986 San Jose campus alumnus (and past president of the California Chiropractic
Association) who has maintained a practice in southern California for 30 years. Dr. Whalen will draw
on three decades in practice to discuss: personality-driven vs. process-driven practices; treatment
protocols; scripting communications; stream-lining movement; “open bay” vs. closed-room adjusting;
marketing; operations and systematizing your life.
PCBD-sponsored seminars are offered free of charge, and all members of the campus community
are welcome to attend. Students are requested to register via the Palmer Career Network. Light
refreshments will be served.
For campus-based assistance regarding today’s PCBD-sponsored seminar, contact Jennifer Nathan
in Student Services, ext. 6020. Visit the Palmer web page to learn more about the Palmer Center for
Business Development.
ASG meeting and Administrative Update: Wednesday, Jan. 27.
The San Jose campus Associated Student Government (ASG) begins Winter Quarter ’16 meetings
tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 117. The first ASG meeting of each quarter
also includes “Administrative Updates” from Dr. Meeker and the San Jose campus deans. For
additional information, contact Kelly Ostler (10Q), San Jose campus ASG president.
SACA invites faculty and staff to see “Palmer’s Got Talent!” this Thursday, Jan. 28
This Thursday’s event, from 5-7 p.m. in the cafeteria, features auditions to determine the San Jose
campus representative in the “SACA’s Got Talent!” event planned as part of the National Chiropractic
Leadership Conference (NCLC) program, Feb. 24-27, in Washington, D.C. Concurrent with the
“Palmer’s Got Talent!” auditions, this event also includes NCLC-fundraiser drawings for prizes, and
refreshments. Come cheer for Palmer’s talented students, support SACA, and have a fun time! For
additional information, contact Tracy Lam (9Q), San Jose campus SACA president.
Campus Ministries bake-sale: Friday, Jan. 29
The Campus Ministries Club will host a bake-sale fundraiser this Friday, Jan. 29, during the activities
break, and both lunch hours. For additional information on all Campus Ministries-related activities,
contact Amos Chon (6Q), Campus Ministries Club president.
PCBD presents “3 Pillars of Chiropractic Practice” Monday, Feb. 1
The Palmer Center for Business Development (PCBD) presents “3 Pillars of Chiropractic Practice” on
Monday, Feb. 1, at 9:30 a.m. in Room 117, featuring guest-speaker Paul Podwojski, D.C. Dr.
Podwojski, a 2000 graduate of Palmer’s San Jose campus who maintains a practice at La Vita
Chiropractic in Novato, Calif., will help you learn how to choose a potential practice location based on
your target market, as well as how to develop a plan for building your practice. To attend this
complimentary program, register with Jennifer Nathan in Student Services. Visit the Palmer web page
to learn more about the Palmer Center for Business Development.
Super Bowl 50 to impact traffic near the campus, beginning Jan. 31
Preparations are underway for Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, Feb. 7.
Here are some traffic and roadway considerations of which to be aware, with the game taking place
so close to the Palmer campus:
 Tasman Drive will be closed from Great America Parkway to Calle Del Sol from Sunday, Jan.
31, to Tuesday, Feb. 9. Normal traffic may resume sooner than Feb. 9 (depending on when
temporary structures, including hospitality tents and road barriers, are removed). For additional
information regarding traffic considerations within the vicinity of the stadium:
http://www.santaclaraca.gov/visitors/santa-clara-sb50.
 VTA will restrict Light Rail service along Tasman Drive (near Levi’s Stadium) from Friday
evening, Feb. 5, to Sunday evening, Feb. 7. Trains traveling south will stop at the Great
America Parkway station, and trains traveling north will stop at the Lick Mill station. VTA will
run an alternate schedule Super Bowl weekend. Check www.vta.org/superbowlwd or call (408)
321-2300 for available service. Click here for information regarding the impact of Super Bowl
50 on CalTrain service.
 The campus will be open for standard Sunday hours on Feb.7. However, access to the Palmer
parking lot will be restricted to the entry-way via Baypointe Expressway (closest to NorthPark).
Display of Palmer-issued parking tags will be strictly enforced. Cars not displaying a Palmer
parking tag risk being towed at the owner’s expense.
 For general information regarding Super Bowl 50, go to: www.sfbaysuperbowl.com/ or
www.nfl.com/superbowl/50.
Watch for further details regarding Super Bowl-related considerations with potential impact to
Palmer’s San Jose campus community.
San Jose campus sports
 The Palmer Pride hockey team returns to the ice on Friday, Feb. 5, at Sharks Ice of San Jose.
The puck drops at 9:30 p.m. Sharks Ice of SJ is located at 1500 S. 10th St., off Hwy. 280,
across from Spartan Stadium. Come on out and enjoy exciting Palmer Pride hockey – the
coolest game in town for 22 years! No admission fee to attend the games! For additional
information about the Palmer Pride hockey team, contact Jeff Grykuliak (9Q) or Anwar
Hamdon (9Q).
 Palmer’s San Jose campus co-ed soccer team plays winter-league games on Monday
evenings at the Twin Creeks Sports Complex located at 969 Caribbean Drive, off Highway
237. Upcoming games include: Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 29 at 8 p.m.; March
7 at 6:30 p.m.; and March 14 at 8 p.m. For additional information about the San Jose campus
co-ed soccer team, contact Carolyne Nellis, soccer club president.
Article submissions for the Winter ’16 edition of The Bartlett are due by Friday, Feb. 12.
Please forward your materials to Trevor Dandridge (13Q), Bartlett editor, at:
pccw.thebartlett@gmail.com.
Visit the News page of the Palmer website for stories pertaining to all three Palmer campuses
Go to “Student Announcements” to see information for students on Palmer’s San Jose campus.
Stay in touch with Palmer's San Jose campus on Facebook!
And make sure to check out the online Fall/Winter ’15 edition of Palmer Insights!
Do you have a message you’d like posted on the campus monitors, or in the “What’s
Happening” e-messages for students?
Please send your information to Chuck Bustillos in the Marketing and Communication office, Room
304.
PORT ORANGE
Palmer Alert test will be conducted this Wednesday, Jan. 27
A test of the Palmer Alert emergency notification system will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 27, at
approximately 1 p.m.
Port Orange career fair 2016 coming Feb. 24
The Port Orange campus is currently seeking employer registrations for the inaugural Career Fair on
Wednesday, Feb. 24. Career Fair Registration is easy and FREE! The Center for Business
Development is dedicated to connecting employers with current students looking for associateships
after graduation or practices for sale. If you have one of these opportunities available, we invite you to
participate in this free event to reach out to our highly talented students.
Electrodiagnostic Certification Program
The Electrodiagnostic Certification Program will continued to be offered on Palmer’s Port Orange
campus. The program leads to eligibility to sit for the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology
examination. Instruction will be provided by leading chiropractic neurologists and radiologists from
across the country. All classes are live on the Port Orange campus, but also can be taken as a livestreaming webinar or on-demand webinar.
Find more information here or www.ndxinstitute.com/. Email Dr. Dishman with questions.
Chamber seeking volunteers for local science fair
The Daytona Regional Chamber is seeking volunteers for the Tomoka HS/MS Science Fair on
Saturday, Jan. 30, from 8 a.m. - noon at Spruce Creek High School. Every year, this event runs short
of qualified judges. Categories include behavioral and social sciences, biomedical, biochemistry,
bioengineering, robotics, microbiology, physics, plant sciences and more. Cost? Nothing, just time
with talented students! Interested? Contact Amy Monahan at (386) 255-6475, ext. 20314, or Felicia
Martinez.
Register for Homecoming 2016 by Feb. 12 for just $50!
Homecoming 2016 is Friday, Feb. 26 – Sunday, Feb. 28, featuring keynote speakers Louis Sportelli,
D.C., John Nab, D.C., and Chancellor Dennis Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D. Faculty and staff registration
is just $50 if you sign up by Friday, Feb. 12. This includes admission to all sessions, the exhibit
area, a registration packet, continental breakfasts and lunches and the Friday Night Celebration.
Doctors of chiropractic may earn up to 20 hours of continuing education credit, including 13 hours of
Florida requirements for Florida-licensed doctors. Go to www.palmer.edu/Homecoming for more
information and online registration, or call the Continuing Education and Events Department at ext.
5289.
Attend Homecoming FREE!
Sign up before Feb. 12 and you can be reimbursed your full Homecoming registration fee. This
includes the Friday Night Celebration. You’ll be required to attend one training session and monitor a
minimum of three presentations. Please contact Jessica Brackevelt at ext. 5523 or email her at
jessica.brackevelt@palmer.edu for more information.