No Guarantee of Licensure
Neither acceptance for admission into the program nor the subsequent earning of a Doctor of Chiropractic degree guarantees that a state or foreign country will grant a graduate a license to practice chiropractic. Those who earn the degree must apply for a license to practice in the jurisdiction of their choice. For more information, see “Licensure Requirements” in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.
Institutional Information Disclosure
Disclosure of required institutional information is available to enrolled and prospective students.
Information available includes, but is not limited to:
- Financial assistance information via the Office of Financial Planning.
- Services available to students with disabilities are available on the College website and in the Student Handbook.
- Completion rates are available on the College website and via the Registrar in the Student Administrative Services Office.
- Institutional policies regarding copyright infringement are available in the Student Handbook.
- Institutional security policies and crime statistics are available on the College website.
- Student body diversity is posted on the College website.
- Policies regarding drug and alcohol use are located on the College website or in the Student Handbook.
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) information is available in the Student Handbook.
Additional institutional information may be found in this Catalog and in the Student Handbook. (Sources: The Higher Education Opportunity Act 2008 and U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, Code of Federal Regulation 34 CFR Subtitle B, Chapter VI, website: www.ecfr.gov.
State Complaint Process Policy
In accordance with federal law (see 34 C.F.R., Section 600.9), Palmer College of Chiropractic students may file complaints about the College with the state board or commission that governs postsecondary educational activity. The appropriate state boards/commissions, as well as contact information and links to pertinent websites, are provided below.
IOWA
Iowa Department of Education – Bureau of Iowa College Aid https://educate.iowa.gov/higher-ed/student-complaints
FLORIDA
Florida Commission on Independent Education
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
or by email to CIEINFO@fldoe.org
Student Complaint Resolution Processes
Resolution processes are unique to the type of complaint, the person (i.e. employee, student, visitor) against whom the complaint is directed, and the level of due process required to resolve a complaint. Accordingly, complaints are directed to the jurisdiction of the appropriate process recognized by the College. A student wishing to resolve a complaint is encouraged to consider informal and/or formal resolution processes offered by the College.
General Complaint Process for Informal Resolution
An informal resolution process entails presenting a complaint to an immediate supervisor or someone in authority to help resolve the complaint. Chain of command is important in following an informal resolution process. For guidance regarding to whom an informal complaint may be directed, refer to the Campus Directory published in the Student Handbook.
General Complaint Process for Formal Resolution
A formal resolution process entails registering a complaint through the College website. The College will engage the appropriate formal process toward resolution of all such complaints. Students have the option to register a formal complaint should an informal resolution process prove to be inadequate.
- A student registers a formal complaint via the website at: Report a Complaint – Palmer College of Chiropractic.
- The complaint is logged and forwarded to an appropriate contact person.
- The contact person follows up with the student within 10 academic days to initiate the resolution process.
Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Violence or Any Other Sexual Misconduct
Report Sexual Misconduct: https://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/sexual-misconduct-prevention-and-response/
Confidential Sexual Misconduct Reporting
To make a confidential report of sexual misconduct please visit https://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/sexual-misconduct-prevention-and-response/confidential-resources/
Student Misconduct
Report Student Ethical Misconduct at: https://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/report-student-misconduct/
Anonymous Reporting
Make an anonymous report at Lighthouse, the College’s anonymous reporting hotline. On-line: https://www.palmer.edu/about-us/office-of-compliance/report-a-complaint/
Email: reports@lighthouse-services.com
Phone: 844-990-0002 (English-speaking)
800-216-1288 (Spanish-speaking)
Contacts
The Office of Compliance may be reached by phone at
563-884-5246 or 563-884-5221
or by email at lori.larsen@palmer.edu or ann.kelly@palmer.edu.
Consumer Information
The College discloses consumer Information in accordance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA). Such disclosures are provided to help consumers find and access available information and may be accessed online at: https://www.palmer.edu/about-palmer/college-profile/consumer-information/
Informational Purposes
Information in the Palmer College of Chiropractic (College) Catalog, Student Handbook and other publications and notices placed on official College bulletin boards including its portal and/or website is provided for general informational purposes only.
No Legal Advice Intended
Nothing contained in the College’s Catalog, Student Handbook and other publications and notices placed on official College bulletin boards including its portal and/or website constitutes or is intended to convey legal advice; is not to be acted upon as such; and is not a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney. Students should not act (or omit action) or rely on any information in this document as a substitute for seeking the advice of an attorney. No College employee is authorized to provide legal advice to any student/prospective student.
Compliance with College Regulations
Students, as a condition of admission, agree to abide by all College regulations contained in the College’s Catalog, Student Handbook, other publications and notices placed on official College bulletin boards including its portal and/or website. Further, it is the sole responsibility of each student to read such regulations thoroughly and become familiar with its contents.
Compliance with Laws
Students, as a condition of admission, agree to abide by all local, state and federal laws.
Legal Immigration Status
International students, as a condition of admission, agree to abide by all United States immigration laws.
Further, it is the sole responsibility of each student to thoroughly read and comply with such laws and seek assistance from the Unites States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and/or the advice of a qualified attorney for legal assistance as needed.
Links to Non-Palmer Websites
The College’s Catalog, Student Handbook and other publications and notices placed on official College bulletin boards including its portal and/or website may directly or indirectly provide links to non-Palmer websites for convenience. Such links if accessed are at the user’s own risk. The inclusion of any link in College publications does not imply an association or relationship between the College and sponsor of the linked website; does not constitute or imply any endorsement, approval or sponsorship of the linked website by the College or the endorsement, approval or sponsorship of the College by the sponsor of the linked website. The links do not imply legal authority to use any protected rights of others reflected in the links. The College does not assume any responsibility for the content, accuracy or completeness of material presented directly or indirectly in linked websites.
State Authorization for Out-of_State Preceptorships/Field Training and other Operations
Federal and state regulations require that all institutions of higher education comply with existing state laws regarding operational presence and distance learning. These regulations are continuously evolving and the College makes every effort to maintain compliance. As a condition of authorization in specific states, the College is required to post consumer contact information. This information can be accessed on the College’s website at: www.palmer.edu/about-palmer/accreditation/.
