The Congress of Chiropractic State Associations' Resource Guide to Speakers was named "Best Association Special Project" by the South Carolina Society of Association Executives. Janet Jordan, COCSA's executive director, was presented with the award at the society's annual "Best in Business" awards banquet.
"The speakers' directory was one of our most successful projects last year, and we feel it is one of the most valuable benefits we offer our members," noted Ms. Jordan. "This award, which is chosen by a group of association executives, validates our belief."
The Resource Guide to Speakers is published annually and includes information on more than 100 speakers and educational programs. The 1999-2000 edition is expected to be published later this month. All those interested in holding seminar presentations for state associations are encouraged to contact COCSA's headquarters as soon as possible about placing information in the directory. Readers can contact COCSA at (803) 356-6809; by fax at (803) 356-6826, or by e-mail (jjordan@chirolink.com ).
Life Graduate Returns to Costa Rica to Practice Yolanda Kortman,DC, is the first native Costa Rican to attend Life University on a "presidential scholarship" and the first Costa Rican in more than a generation to earn a DC degree and return home to practice.
Besides her practice in Alajuela, Dr. Kortman will teach chiropractic principles and spinal hygiene at the University of Costa Rica. She also plans to help as a liaison between Life University and its efforts with the Costa Rican government to establish chiropractic in her country.
Life University has been actively involved in furthering the chiropractic profession in Costa Rica. Those efforts began in 1991 with discussions with the Costa Rican consul general. A delegation from Life traveled to Costa Rica in 1994 and signed an agreement of cooperation with the University of Costa Rica and the country's Olympic committee. Life is building a chiropractic clinic at the headquarters of the Costa Rican Olympic Committee in San Jose. In March of this year, a Costa Rican legislative commission unanimously voted in favor of establishing a chiropractic law.
Dr. Kortman earned her undergraduate degree in physical education at the University of Costa Rica and was a member of the university's physical education faculty before attending Life. She also earned a master's degree in recreation management from Brigham Young University.
"I am an example of the benefits that came from Life's international agreement with Costa Rica," observed Dr. Kortman. "I expect many more students from my country will follow in my footsteps." Two Costa Rican students are enrolled in Life's chiropractic program.
New CCE Officers Elected CCE Executive Offices Relocate
The executive committee of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) is comprised of five officers. Their terms began July 1, 1999:
President - Peter Martin,DC (president of Palmer College of Chiropractic West)
Vice President - Reed Phillips,DC,DACBR,PhD (president of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic)
Secretary-Treasurer - Alfred Davis,DC (private practice, Monclair, New Jersey)
The CCE executive committee is rounded out by two non-voting members:
Past President - John Allenburg,DC (president of Northwestern College of Chiropractic)
Executive Vice President - Paul Walker,PhD
CCE Board of Directors
The CCE Board of Directors is a 13-member panel. These seven members represent CCE-accredited colleges and are elected from nominees submitted by the Association of Chiropractic Colleges.
G. Lansing Blackshaw,PhD (NYCC)
Douglas Hoyle,PhD (Palmer)
Peter Martin,DC (PCCW)
Reed Phillips,DC,DACBR,PhD (LACC)
William Ramsey,PhD (Logan)
Carl Saubert,PhD (CCCKC)
David Wickes,DC (National)
Four board members are practicing DCs not affiliated with the colleges:
Alfred Davis,DC (New Jersey)
Randolph Harding,DC (Florida)
Craig Little,DC (California)
Jan Harbour,DC (West Virginia)
Two board members are from the public sector:
Newton Ellis,PhD (Texas A&M)
Judy Pope,JD (Kansas)
CCE's New Location
The executive offices of the CCE have moved to 8049 N. 85th Way, Scottsdale, A rizona 85258-4321. The CCE contact numbers remain the same: tel: (602) 443-8877; fax: (602) 483-7333 (the area code changes to 480 on Sept. 1, 1999); e-mail: cce@adata.com ; website: www.cce-usa.org .
Upcoming Meetings
The annual meeting of the CCE's Commission on Accreditation will be held Jan. 20-21, 2000 at the DoubleTree resort in Scottsdale. The CCE Board of Directors will meet Jan. 22 at the same location. The directors will consider, among other business, recommendations for changes to the CCE Standards for Chiropractic Programs and Institutions.
