Parker University announced on Monday, Aug. 27, 2013, that Dr. Fabrizio Mancini is retiring from his position as president of the university and Parker Seminars.
Dr. Mancini made this decision to allow for timeto pursue other interests, including public speaking and media efforts topromote chiropractic and his recently published book, and future speaking andmedia opportunities to promote the health and wellness revolution he is so passionate about leading.
Under Dr. Mancini's leadership, Parker Universityand Parker Seminars have grown and flourished well beyond any of the expectations held by the Parker Board of Trustees nearly 13 years ago.
Since his appointment, the Parker brand hasbecome synonymous with high-quality education and the foundational principlesthat define chiropractic today. Under his care, Parker has grown into one ofthe leading chiropractic institutions in the world, with nearly 6,500 alumni now proudly claiming Parker as their institution of choice.
In addition to his impact on the university, Dr.Mancini has gladly accepted the role as one of the most influential leaders inthe profession, appearing on television, the Parker Seminars stage, in print,as an author, a speaker, and any other opportunity he is given to spread thechiropractic message and raise awareness of the health benefits of regular care.
He leaves the university well-positioned forfuture growth, with new academic programs designed to compliment chiropracticready for introduction in January 2013, a full class of incoming chiropracticstudents for the fall 2012 trimester, and a record setting crowd of attendees set to attend Parker Seminars Toronto next month.
Dr. Mancini will work with Parker throughNov. 30, 2012, until a new president can be identified and hired. Apresidential search committee has been formed by the Parker Board of Trusteesto begin the search immediately. This transitional period will allow him toplay a role in two major upcoming events: Parker Seminars Toronto (Sept. 20-22) and Parker University Homecoming (Oct. 26-28).
The Parker University Board of Trustees would liketo take this opportunity to thank Dr. Mancini for his compassionate dedicationto Parker and wish him well in his future endeavors. The board recognizes hisimpact on Parker and the chiropractic profession, an impact that will continuefor many years to come.
Source: Parker University
