Palmer College of Chiropractic, NCA Self Study Worksite

Welcome

Palmer College of Chiropractic enjoys professional accreditation for its Doctor of Chiropractic Program on each of its three campuses through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) Commission on Accreditation (COA). Currently, the campuses in Davenport and Florida benefit from regional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (http://www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org/). Regional accreditation allows Palmer College to offer undergraduate (BS) and graduate degrees (MS) beyond the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

Every ten years, Palmer College conducts a self-study in preparation for affirmation of its accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of Colleges and Schools. That process is now underway in preparation for an affirmation site visit in May 2009. Palmer College will be also be applying for regional accreditation for the West branch campus in this accreditation cycle.

Preparing for our institutional accreditation affirmation requires cooperation and assistance from all academic and non-academic units on campus. A Steering Committee of faculty, administration, and staff was appointed in September 2007 to organize, coordinate, and implement the process. Subcommittees have been formed to investigate five major criteria:

Criterion 1: Mission and Integrity
Criterion 2: Preparing for the Future
Criterion 3: Student Learning and Effective Teaching
Criterion 4: Acquisition, Application and Discovery of Knowledge
Criterion 5: Engagement and Service

The Committee invites your comments and suggestions

News & Deadlines

Self-Study: Draft 2

Self-Study: Draft 1

Notice to the College community!

Draft 2 has been posted for the Palmer community to review. Please review and offer constructive feedback that might strengthen the Self-Study report.