At its most recent annual meeting, the American Spinal Research Foundation (ASRF) announced that it will award approximately $75,000 in grants for chiropractic research programs. The funds will go to colleges that are accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.
The foundation's board of directors also voted to enter a one-year period of dormancy to determine its future. During that time, the ASRF will operate with a minimum overhead and will not solicit funds, disburse research grants, recruit directors or change officers. However, the board will continue to solicit input from a variety of sources regarding the evolution of the foundation to further both the public good and the interests of the chiropractic profession.
Spotlight on Dr. Lawrence Dana Lawrence,DC, the director of publications and editorial review at National College of Chiropractic and editor of three peer-reviewed chiropractic publications, has been appointed the college's dean of postgraduate and continuing education. Dr. Lawrence was named to the position following the retirement of Dr. William Waln, who had presided as head of the department at National for the past 17 years.
In his new role, Dr. Lawrence will maintain current postgraduate programs and help develop and introduce new programs such as on line or Web-based courses and personal portfolio programs. Dr. Lawrence is currently working with Randy Swenson,DC, National's dean of curriculum development, to launch an online internal disorders class early next year.
Logan Professor Becomes President of National Educational Organization Dr. Doris Bell, an associate professor of chiropractic sciences at Logan College of Chiropractic, was inducted as president of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME) at the group's annual meeting in Dallas this September. Dr. Bell was named the association's president-elect last year.
NAMME's mission is to broaden awareness of career opportunities in the health care industry among minority youths. The organization includes educators and college administrators from a variety of health care disciplines who advise students interested in health professions.
