George A. Goodman, DC, FICC, president of Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs, has announced several personnel appointments in administrator and staff positions at the school. Glenn A. Bub, DC, DCBCN, assistant professor in Logan's Clinical Science Division, has been named chief of health center administrative services. Michael J. Wittmer, DC, assistant professor in Logan's Chiropractic Science Division, has been appointed chief of clinical services. James Paine, MEd, has joined Logan as dean of student services, while Robert Powell, MS, ATC, CSCS, is the new director of sports and activities in Logan's Student Services Department.
Dr. Bub served as chief of staff of the Logan Health Centers for more than 12 years. In his new administrative position, Dr. Bub will focus on assessment services in Logan's clinics. A member of the Logan faculty since 1987, he is a September 1979 Logan graduate.
Dr. Michael Wittmer, a Logan faculty member since 1984, will oversee Logan's eight outpatient health centers in the St. Louis metropolitan area. He is a September 1980 Logan graduate. Both Drs. Bub and Wittmer report to Dr. Ralph Barrale, vice president of chiropractic affairs.
"Dr. Bub and Dr. Wittmer will work diligently with Dr. Barrale to improve the clinical experience at Logan," said Dr. Goodman. "Their years of clinical and teaching experience will enhance our students' knowledge and clinical skills and subsequent service to our patients."
Paine brings 12 years of higher education leadership and management experience to his position at Logan. Most recently, he served as senior associate director for housing and residence life at Saint Louis University. His previous experience also includes roles as director of financial aid and Title IV compliance, and director of student services. Paine holds a Master of Education in Education Administration & Policy Studies for Higher Education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and is a candidate at Saint Louis University for the Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Leadership. He earned his bachelor's degree in human resources management from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo.
Prior to joining Logan, Powell was athletic trainer at McKenzie Regional Hospital in McKenzie, Tenn., and brings 16 years of experience in athletic administration and student activities to his new position at Logan. He holds a Master of Science in Recreation and Sports Science from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Memphis. He is a certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and by the National Athletic Trainers' Association as a certified athletic trainer (ATC).
"We are pleased to have people of the caliber of James Paine and Robert Powell join our executive team," said Thomas M. Huebner Jr., PhD, Logan's vice president of enrollment management. "Their level of professionalism and experience will be major assets for Logan."
Source: Logan College of Chiropractic
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