Faculty Development

On-Campus Programs

The following on-campus programs are offered regularly and at no cost for full- and part-time Palmer faculty, teaching staff and residents assigned to the chiropractic, undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, FERPA, HIPAA, safety, hazardous materials handling and sexual harassment training is conducted annually.

Continuing Education
A variety of programs designed for the practicing DC and carrying continuing education credit are available through the Professional Institute. Includes weekend seminars, course series and online options. Check the Calendar for dates, topics and locations or visit the Continuing Education web site.

Faculty In-Service
FuIl-day in-service programs are planned for the Monday prior to the first day of class each term in March, July and October. Agendas offer plenary as well as breakout sessions and cover a wide variety of topics featuring in-house and guest speakers.

Geriatric Grand Rounds
Geriatric Grand Rounds is broadcast from the University of Iowa via video conference 12 to 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month in the 3rd floor conference room of the Campus Center. A different topic and speaker are featured each month; check the 2008 schedule for details on dates and topics.

Journal Club
Coordinated and led by Research faculty from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. on periodic Wednesdays in the basement classroom of the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research. Research article to be addressed will be available for participants to review prior to session. Check the Calendar for details on dates and link to article.

Professional Training Modules - Clinic
Weekly sessions on Mondays from 1:55 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. in P202 feature clinic-related issues and topics with a variety of presenters. One hour of CE credit will be available for this presentation. All clinic faculty are required to attend unless absent from the college. Check the 2008 summer schedule for the current date and topics.

Radiology Grand Rounds
Radiology Grand Rounds sessions are typically offered on the last Wednesday of each month 2 - 2:50 p.m. in the Radiology Film Reading area in the basement of the Main Clinic presented by Ian McLean, DC. The format of the Radiology Grand Rounds is a one hour presentation representing a compilation of the month's most interesting cases in the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics. The cases are online at http://www.mcleanradiology.com. Approved for 1.0 continuing education credit for faculty. Check the Calendar for details on specific dates and topics.

Short-term Training
Individual or short-term training are provided by the Center for Teaching and Learning on a regular basis. Short-term training agendas include MicroSoft Office applications, ParSystem (testing and grading software), classroom AV equipment, teaching methods, format styles for publishing, copyright and fair use guidelines and more. Check the Calendar for details and dates as they become available. One-on-one training may be arranged by contacting the CTL.

Off-Campus Programs

Requests for Funding
Palmer College supports professional development of its teachers by providing funds to participate in events (conferences, seminars or short-term training) that have a positive impact on students, the chiropractic profession or the College community. Faculty Development Assistance Grants (FDAG) are intended for Academic Affairs employees with a full-time teaching, patient care or administrative assignment. The Faculty Enrichment Committee will consider funding requests for activities that bolster teacher development, certification, scholarship and leadership as outlined in the Guidelines. Requests may be granted a range of support including full or partial funding, release time or any combination of these options.

Application for Professional Development Grant
Professional Development Grant Instructions
Funding Guidelines
Travel Request Form
Expense Report
GSA Per Diem Rates

Faculty Education Assistance Grants (FEAG) are intended to encourage full-time faculty members or administrators in the Academic Affairs division to pursue educational programs (academic degrees or long-term training programs) that best serve the interests and needs of the College and are subject to approval based on the appropriateness of courses and availability of financial resources.

Application for Faculty Education Assistance Grant
Faculty Education Assistance Grant Instructions
Funding Guidelines
Letter of Agreement

Search for a Conference
Looking for a seminar or conference on a specific subject? Visit The Chronicle of Higher Education's web site to search for upcoming events by category. You will find seminars and conferences on topics from Academic Advising to Writing skills.

Faculty Development and other Academic Affairs Committees - links pending
Faculty Enrichment Committee Minutes
Faculty In-Service Committee Minutes