The latest news from Sherman College
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Greetings!
Welcome to Sherman Shares, the college's monthly newsletter for alumni and friends. It features news about Sherman College, upcoming events, continuing education opportunities, research news, and activities on campus.
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'Battle Stations' Inspire Healthy Competition in Upper Cervical Technique
Assistant Professor Jaime Browning, D.C., ’09, loves a challenge. So when she adapted a military exercise called “Battle Stations” for her Upper Cervical Technique course three years ago, she was betting her students would be up for it – and they were. It continues to be a favorite class competition, as well as a great way for students to demonstrate their mastery of various knee chest and side posture techniques.
Browning drew inspiration from her own experience in Navy boot camp in Chicago 15 years ago. The final part of her training involved being separated into teams, challenged with many scenarios the Navy faced, and put in positions to make difficult decisions, all while the clock was ticking. Time taken to complete the mission successfully was compared to other teams.
“It was terrifying, overwhelming, exhilarating, and pride-inducing,” she remembers. “At the end of the entire exercise, I felt like I accomplished so much. And I loved my fellow sailors for knitting ourselves together to accomplish what felt like the impossible. It was one of the best experiences of my life.”
While chiropractic technique class obviously isn’t the same as combat, Browning says there are some similarities. “Hard work is important,” she says. “Attention to detail is important. Timeliness and fluidity are important. Being held accountable is important.” And these are excellent lessons for her fourth-quarter students.
Robyn Kirby and Tara Levesque, members of this quarter’s Battle Stations top team, both said the activity requires teamwork, patience and a competitive spirit. “The best part was the intensity of the competition,” Kirby shared. “The entire class wanted to win! We were all driving each other to do well.”
Read more about this activity
and see the rules on our blog.
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Sherman Night at the Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Let’s swamp Bon Secours arena with Sherman alumni, employees and friends for the Friday, March 23, Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey game!
A portion of ticket sales and Chuck-a-Carrot sales for the 7 p.m. game will be returned to the college, and the first 100 to
purchase tickets through our special link will receive a free Sherman Pride t-shirt (enter the code SHERMAN). T-shirts for winners will be available for pick up at the Chuck-a-Carrot sales table.
Please be sure to purchase your ticket via the Sherman College
Facebook Event page or
use our special link and enter the code: SHERMAN. Wear your Sherman colors (burgundy, gold and black), and we’ll sit together to give the Upstate a strong showing of Sherman Pride and the positive impact of chiropractic care. See you at the game!
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Constructing the Future: Register for Lyceum 2018
The continuing education department at Sherman College of Chiropractic is
Constructing the Future and will be hosting its annual continuing education and homecoming event, Lyceum, May 3-5, 2018, at the Downtown Spartanburg Marriott in Spartanburg, SC. Up to 23 hours of CE have been applied for.
The plenary speaker lineup includes several leaders in chiropractic: Drs. Jeanne Ohm, Edwin Cordero, Dean Sottile and David Fletcher. We’ve brought in experts in SOT, Thompson, NSA, pediatrics, philosophy, radiology, practice management, documentation and so much more.
Register today!
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Submit Your Work to IRAPS 2018: Abstracts Due May 1
Sherman College is currently accepting abstracts for its 15th annual International Research and Philosophy Symposium (IRAPS), a peer-reviewed chiropractic conference that addresses vertebral subluxation research and the philosophy of chiropractic. Deadline for submissions is May 1, 2018.
Abstracts are to take the form of short papers having approximately 300 words; references are expected. View the full
Call for Submissions, and find out
more about the symposium. The conference is scheduled for October 6-7, 2018, and continuing education credit will be available.
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College Publications, Public Relations Honored
Two Sherman College print pieces and one marketing campaign have been recognized with first place awards in the 2018 Media Women of South Carolina (MWSC) Communications Contest; a fourth entry was awarded second place in the speech category. The contest, sponsored by the state affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women (NFPW), encourages and rewards excellence in communication. Director of Public Relations Karen Brower Rhodes created these publications for the college in 2017 and submitted them to the Media Women of South Carolina contest this February. The first place award winners for South Carolina will be submitted to the national contest for judging later this year.
The college’s
Sherman
alumni magazine (fall 2017 issue) won top honors in the magazine category, while the “
Dreams Coming True” campaign brochure won first place in the brochure category of the contest. In addition to print pieces, the Public Relations office submitted a “Dreams Coming True” campaign that was given top honors in its category of marketing campaigns. The judge had high praise, claiming, “This is truly outstanding. I love the theme – it manifests both the very real, physical goal of the campaign with the inspirational/higher-level goal of education. I'm especially impressed that this campaign contains many multi-channel components, to meet a variety of audiences in their desired spaces.”
Read more on our blog.
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'Stress Buster' Chair Massages Help Students Unwind
Juggling the demands of classes and a private life can leave students drained. Realizing that very real threat to student success led to the creation of mental health awareness activities on campus that are designed to reduce students’ stress and help them relax.
Student Affairs’ most recent activity, held on February 23, was a partnership with nearby Spartanburg Community College; the institution’s massage students came to campus to offer 15-minute chair massages to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Both students and employees took advantage of the opportunity and completely booked up all available appointments within hours of the event announcement. Walk-ins were also accepted.
View the photo album.
The event featured soft music playing in the background, and after the massages, students were offered water to promote rehydration. The college plans to offer two events per quarter, strategically scheduled in conjunction with midterms, finals and national board exams.
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Gelardi Student Center:
Pardon Our Progress
Construction is active on campus and
our capital campaign is underway. The new Drs. Thom and Betty Gelardi Student Center will underscore the institution’s focus on student success, including a new library, bookstore, campus café, large meeting space, student study spaces, lounge areas and more. Check out the
progress made last month (video)! Want more frequent updates on the construction of the Gelardi Student Center?
This page posts six new photos every 30 minutes!
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Autism, Chiropractic and Pediatrics: Rossi on Facebook Live
Dean of Clinical Sciences Dr. Armand Rossi recently joined Sherman regent and supporter Dr. Steve Tullius on a
Facebook Live chat discussing chiropractic, pediatrics, autism and more. Rossi will present at the AutismOne 2018 Conference in Chicago May 23-27, 2018. AutismOne is a nonprofit, parent-driven organization that provides education and supports advocacy efforts for children and families touched by an autism diagnosis.
Read more on the blog and
watch the replay.
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Sherman Has Strong Presence at Pediatric Summit
Sherman College of Chiropractic was well represented at the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association’s Freedom for Family Wellness Summit in Reston, VA, earlier this month. The Summit, which had about 700 attendees, focused on conscious choice in dealing with peri-natal, family health and well-being. Speakers included Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Ina May Gaskin, Del Bigtree, Barbara Loe Fisher, Bobby Doscher, Donny Epstein, John Minardi, Bill Esteb, Jay Warren and numerous others.
The Sherman College team included Drs. Neil Cohen, Tate Gentile, Sarah Hock, Armand Rossi, and Ron Castellucci as well as recruiter Lina Guillen-Sucre; current students and alumni were present as well. Sherman College Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Peter Kevorkian presented and was emcee for the main room. “The Summit was a remarkable event with fabulous speakers, workshops, vendors and camaraderie,” Rossi said. “The speakers brought passion, research and enlightenment to all.”
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ROAR Exclusive Luncheon to be Held During Lyceum
What:
ROAR Exclusive Luncheon
When:
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Time:
12:30-2:00pm
Where:
The Azalea Ballroom, Spartanburg Marriott Hotel
Why:
It’s time to discuss exciting program changes, receive training material, review prospective student qualifications, and recap on 2018 campus visit dates and Showcase Sherman Weekend information.
Join us in an exclusive session for all ROAR members during Lyceum 2018 as we do our part in “Constructing the Future” for Sherman College of Chiropractic. We will be exchanging ideas about bringing principled chiropractic to the world by bringing more qualified and energetic students through the doors of Sherman College. Lunch is free to current members and D.C.s interested in becoming ROAR doctors.
Don’t miss Sherman College's largest annual event of the year, including speakers, networking, food and games, and the opportunity to speak with current students. If you plan to attend Lyceum, make sure to
register
for this session. Already registered? No worries! You can update your registration to include the ROAR luncheon. If you are a local D.C. and want to attend but do not plan on attending Lyceum, you are still welcome to do so. Please email Event & Program Manager Emily Wood (
[email protected]
) to register for just the ROAR Luncheon.
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Careers After Class Showcases Chiropactic, Sherman College
Local students learned about chiropractic as a fulfilling career choice during a recent Careers After Class event hosted by Spartanburg’s College Town Consortium. The event, held February 27, brought together organizations and employers looking for talent and local college students looking at career options.
Student Chris Boyhan represented the college at this non-traditional career fair event, which offered networking with local companies seeking talent, live pitches from potential employers, and graduate program information and offerings. The event was designed to showcase the career opportunities offered in Spartanburg to encourage students to stay in town to “live, work and play.”
Read more on the blog.
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Upstate Education Leaders Meet to Discuss Collaboration, Connectivity
Sherman College Provost Bob Irwin, D.C., joined more than 40 area public school superintendents, college and university presidents, and local business leaders for a candid discussion on creating coherence when looking at the educational and future economic success of children in Upstate South Carolina. The event, hosted by Ten at the Top and Public Education Partners, was held February 28 at the Tri-County Tech Easley campus.
“Sherman College is proud to support and contribute to this important discussion that focuses on helping the students of the Upstate,” Irwin said of the college’s participation in this initiative; Sherman College works with Ten at the Top at the benefactor partnership level.
Read more on the blog.
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Showcase Sherman Weekend Welcomes Prospective Students, Guests
Sherman College is hosting its Showcase Sherman Weekends for 2018 at the AC Hotel in downtown Spartanburg. Due to construction on campus, prospective students and their guests are invited to stay at the new hotel to further enjoy and explore Spartanburg each day after sessions end. Attendees have an opportunity to visit the Sherman College campus for a tour and a palpation session, and they also enjoy a trip to downtown Greenville’s Falls Park.
View photos from our most recent event.
Showcase Sherman Weekend is an event for prospective students to explore chiropractic and Sherman College and is designed to ignite students’ passion for leadership as well as help them begin their pursuit of becoming the next generation of DCs2B. Check out the
Showcase Sherman Weekend page on our website to learn more and make sure you
watch and share our video!
Our next Showcase Sherman Weekends for 2018 are scheduled for August 3-4, and November 2-3, and they will be held off campus at the AC Hotel in downtown Spartanburg during the campus expansion. August registration is open, but space is limited. Spread the word and send the next generation of chiropractors to visit during this exciting time in Sherman College’s history.
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Ambassador Spotlight:
Aixa Santos of Vega Baja, PR
Why Chiropractic: I want to have the opportunity to help others just using my two hands.
Favorite thing about Sherman: Sherman is awesome! I love the family environment.
Activities/Hobbies: I like to be active (gym, hiking, sports), and I also like to watch movies and read books in my free time.
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Online Continuing Education Opportunities
Did you know that Sherman College offers online continuing education? Many states allow a portion of your required CE credits to be completed online.* This makes CE affordable, convenient and available on your schedule!
Sherman College is always working to deliver new, relevant and quality offerings.
Visit our website for more information.
*Please note, not all states allow online CE credits at this time. Please check with your state licensing agency to see if it is permissible in your state of licensure.
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Costello Receives Winter 2018 Alumni Association Scholarship
Ninth quarter student Kathleen Costello is the recipient of the Alumni Association Scholarship for winter quarter 2018, exemplifying service and leadership. In addition to volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and Women for Change, Costello leads as co-president for the Applied Kinesiology Club and is a member of the World Congress of Chiropractic Students. She served as a vice president and secretary for the Network Spinal Analysis Club, serves as a tutor and is a registered yoga instructor.
“I am incredibly grateful to have been selected to receive the Alumni Association Scholarship,” Kathleen said of her selection. “The scholarship allows me to cover my living expenses more easily and helped me to pay for a chiropractic mission trip I’m attending this month. Scholarships like this open up more opportunities to students and pave the way for us to be better chiropractors in the future.” The Alumni Association Scholarship recipients for 2017 included Blair Breslin, Dominic Lupori, Chris Marrone and Ralph Nebling.
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Winter Quarter Scholarship Recipients Named
Four outstanding Sherman College students have been awarded scholarships by various organizations in the winter quarter.
- Kathleen Costello and Christopher Demczar, are recipients of Eula Sherman Scholarships from Altrusa International of Spartanburg, SC, Inc. Eula Sherman Scholarships assist non-traditional students who are Spartanburg County residents seeking advancements in education. The local Altrusa chapter was founded by Eula Sherman, wife of Dr. Lyle Sherman.
- Connor Johnson has received a scholarship from the Bill and Vi Sigmund Foundation. This foundation awards numerous scholarships each year to citizens of Jackson and Lenewee Counties in Michigan. Scholarship awards are made after submission of transcripts, essays and letters of recommendation.
- Alexzandra Volpe is the recipient of the H. T. Hughes Chiropractic Medal 75 Trust Fund Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement and submitted essays. Dr. H. Brad Hughes, trustee of the scholarship fund, is a 1981 alumnus of Sherman College.
The Sherman College Financial Aid Office has a printed directory of various opportunities for scholarship dollars. The office also distributes these opportunities to students via the campus email system. Students are welcome to stop by Financial Aid to take a look at the directory.
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Stephens Presents at ACC-RAC
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences and Health Center Case Doctor Sarah Stephens, D.C., ’03, recently had a poster presentation at the 25th Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference (ACC-RAC), March 8-10, 2018, in Dallas, TX.
Her study was titled, “Evidence-Based Practice Attitudes and Utilization Survey (EBASE) of Chiropractic Students,” and was co-published with Joel Alcantara, D.C.
“The responders in our survey overall embrace and consider themselves skillful in evidence-based practice, but recognize the need for additional training,” the study concluded. “They utilize a number of resources to practice in such a manner and are not deterred by barriers to evidence-based practice.”
View her poster presentation on our website.
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Sherman College Issues Response to H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act
While proposed legislation H.R. 4508, known as the PROSPER Act, offers some promising changes to financial aid and higher education, it has also drawn much criticism. Sherman College of Chiropractic has issued a response to the PROSPER Act. Read
Dr. Edwin Cordero’s letter to legislative representatives.
Sherman College Refutes “Choosing Wisely” X-Ray Recommendations
The American Chiropractic Association’s “Choosing Wisely” initiative seeks to set standards regarding the appropriate clinical use of x-rays, but the organization’s recommendations have recently drawn comments and criticism throughout the profession. Read Sherman College of Chiropractic’s
response to the ACA recommendations.
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Health Center Names Intern of the Month
The Health Center faculty recognizes interns each month who excel in clinical performance, patient management, professionalism, and analytical and adjusting technique. The February 2018
Intern of the Month
is Kaleb Hebert of Holt, MI. Kaleb graduates in September 2018 and plans to practice at Total Health Chiropractic Grand Rapids.
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Regent Program: Thanks to Sherman's Newest Supporters
Sherman College thanks the following individuals who joined the
Board of Regents during the last month:
New Regents
- John Gallagher, D.C. (Walterboro, SC)
- Wade Verch, D.C. (Newberry, SC)
Members of the Sherman College Board of Regents support the college with annual gifts of $1,000 or more.
Join the Board of Regents and become a partner with the college, directly impacting campus enhancements and a student recruitment program to grow the profession.
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Monday evenings, 9 pm Eastern Time; call 641-715-3650, access code: 577840#.
- 04/02/18 Jeremy Hess, D.C.
- 05/21/18 Fred Schofield, D.C.
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Upcoming Co-Sponsored CE Seminars & Workshops
Don’t procrastinate when it comes to your license renewal! Further your knowledge of basic sciences, clinical arts, case management, philosophy and research. Guided by the institutional objectives, the college offers
programs and workshops for the purpose of license renewal in most states. These continuing education chiropractic courses are conducted by Sherman College faculty, well-respected chiropractors and extension faculty.
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We Appreciate Our Corporate Regent Sponsor
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Sherman College Of Chiropractic
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