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.
| Digital ExclusiveRiekeman NOT Suing Palmer
Contrary to articles appearing in the Quad City Times and this publication (June 4, 2005 issue), Life University President Guy Riekeman, DC, is not currently suing the Palmer Chiropractic University Foundation. The original articles were based upon an April 14, 2005 filing by Dr. Riekeman's local attorney in the Scott County District Court of Iowa. While this filing did refer to a potential action between the parties, the filing was misinterpreted as a legal complaint. A follow-up conversation with Dr. Riekeman revealed that the filing was only procedural and did not include any current legal action.