Financial pressure, enrollment declines and institutional challenges are emerging at several U.S. chiropractic colleges. Life Chiropractic College West's and Life University's struggles may be the most talked about but appear to be part of a larger story. And with recent USDE requirements threatening to hamstring federal student financing for DC degree programs, chiropractic education is facing questions for which it has no immediate answers.
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Dr. Heskett Honored as Life's Alumnus of the Year
MARIETTA, GA - Dr. Dennis Heskett, a 1990 graduate of Life University, was honored as the 2000 "Alumnus of the Year" in a ceremony at the school's Homecoming celebration.
Dr. Heskett, who practices in Murray, Kentucky, was honored for long involvement and support of the university. A state alumni representative in Kentucky for the past eight years, Dr. Heskett has supported Life by encouraging youth to become students at the university, which celebrates its 25th year of operation. He has also been a guest lecturer at Life and other chiropractic colleges around the United States.
The ICA selected Dr. Heskett as a "Distinguished Fellow" and presented him with the "Distinguished Service" award at its 2000 annual convention.
Sherman Gains Computers, Study Space
SPARTANBURG, SC - Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic is enjoying a new computer/teaching laboratory and expanded study space. The new lab houses 20 computer workstations and a faculty workstation, and is equipped with a state-of-the-art video projection system.
The lab is used throughout the day for classes, and remains open in the evening to give students greater access to computer facilities. The old computer lab continues to be open to students throughout the day.