Student Administrative Services
The Student Administrative Services Office provides support, services and resources for both students and alumni to meet personal and professional goals. This includes: student billing, account maintenance and loan disbursements; preparation of the curricular schedule, final exam schedule and academic calendar; conducting student registration and seeing that all students fulfill the necessary academic requirements; and the certification of students and graduates for state licensure.
All transcripts are generated, edited and issued from Student Administrative Services for state boards and any other institutions, organizations, scholarships or designated third parties at the request of students or alumni. Unofficial copies are also available for personal use of students and alumni. The fee is $5 for each transcript.
Graduation certificates (diplomas) are ordered through and issued by the office for current graduates and alumni requesting replacement certificates. In addition, the office processes credentialing requests for insurance companies, PPOs, HMOs, and more, at a cost of $15 per certification. The certification fee is usually paid by the organization requesting the information.
The office certifies students for loan deferments and good-student discounts, and issues certification letters of matriculation, enrollment and graduation on the basis of student status or academic achievement at the student’s request. In addition, the office monitors international student enrollment for foreign governments and agencies, in conjunction with the Financial Planning department.
The office certifies applications of eligible students and graduates for the National Board Examinations. Applications are available on the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners website, www.NBCE.org. The office also handles the enrollment of eligible students in the Veterans Educational Benefits programs.
The Student Administrative Services Office has custody of and maintains all academic student and graduate files. Any student withdrawing from the College must notify the Office in writing. In addition to the above functions, the office maintains records on enrollment and the history of the curriculum, and oversees the preparation and storage of archived academic records.
Notary Public
Notary public services are available for students, employees and alumni in the Student Administrative Services Office.
Student Employment Program
The College student employment program provides a wide range of jobs on campus. Wages earned in a student employment job are part of the financial aid package. Contact the Financial Planning Office for more information.
Data Collection
Student council members or other student groups wishing to collect institutional data must obtain prior written approval from the appropriate College administrator. If approved, guidance must be provided by the Institutional Planning and Effectiveness Office.
Continuing Education
The Continuing Education Department serves Palmer and the profession through the development and implementation of quality educational programs for students, faculty and doctors in the field. Serving as the continuing education and post-graduate arm for all three campuses, in addition to providing programming nationwide, the Continuing Education Department maintains the College’s longstanding tradition of lifelong learning.
License renewal seminars, certificate and diplomate programs, continuing education partnerships and support services, and Palmer Online are among the many offerings that Palmer presents nationwide. This department also plans and oversees the continuing education program for the annual Homecoming events on each Palmer campus. Special discounted rates are available to students.
For more information about continuing education, call toll-free to 800-452-5032 or visit
www.palmer.edu/continuing-education/.
Palmer Center for Business Development
The Palmer Center for Business Development is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship and innovation through educational programs that bridge academic training, clinical skills and business. The Center’s educational programs are supplemental to what students learn in the Doctor of Chiropractic curriculum and are offered at no charge to current Palmer students and alumni. The Center incorporates instruction, mentoring and support from outstanding chiropractors, business professionals and business school faculty, as well as from outside professionals with expertise in new business development. Courses in entrepreneurship that explore new venture design, finance structuring and business plan creation are just a few of the workshop options.
The Center also maintains the Palmer CareerNetwork. The CareerNetwork is an online virtual career center that includes employment opportunities, practices and equipment for sale, online library, Resume Builder, Big Interview (a mock-interview program), Locus (a chiropractic demographic system), and the Palmer Professional Network.
The Palmer Center for Business Development maintains a library on both the Main and Florida campuses. Library topics range from business concerns such as marketing, finance and management, to chiropractic-specific interests such as floor plans, starting into practice and licensure requirements. There are books on personal growth and professional development as well.
The Palmer Center for Business Development hosts events including Career Fairs, Vendor Showcases and Brunch & Learns in which experts provide additional free mentorship to prepare students for success in practice. Students can find information about upcoming events in the Week at a Glance e-newsletter.
For more information, visit www.palmer.edu/business or contact us at:
Main campus 563-884-5521 or career.services.ia@palmer.edu
Palmer Florida 386-763-2650 or career.services.fl@palmer.edu
Palmer West 408-944-6020
Mental Health and Wellness Services
Student Assistance Program
Palmer greatly values its students and is fully committed to providing services that support academic achievement. Palmer College’s Student Assistance Program is designed to provide short-term assistance in navigating a wide variety of personal and family challenges including, but not limited to: relationship issues, feelings of overwhelm, substance abuse, grief and loss, navigating conflict, depression and anxiety.
- Up to five sessions of personal counseling per academic year
- Session can be used by the student or immediate family member of the student
- Students do not receive a bill for counseling sessions; however, if the counselor has a no-show fee or late-cancellation fee, students are responsible for these fees if incurred
Online information and assistance regarding the following topics is available at www.palmer.edu/wellness:
- General Mental Health and Well-being
- Addiction and Substance Abuse
- Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
- Domestic Violence, Rape and Sexual Violence
- Suicide Prevention
Student Academic Support Services
Academic Advising
Faculty members are available to discuss their courses and other course-specific academic concerns with students on an individual basis during office hours or by appointment.
For academic advising concerns regarding course scheduling, individual curricular plans, and degree requirements, academic advisors are available in the Student Administrative Services Office.
Study Strategies and Academic Success Resources
A variety of resources are available to students to help enhance study strategies, time and stress management, and test-taking skills. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the following individuals:
MAIN CAMPUS
Megan Parketon, Academic Coach/PASS Program Coordinator Student Academic Support Centers
1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803
563-884-5408
PALMER FLORIDA
Victor Hidalgo, M.S., Academic Counselor Office of Student Administrative Services
4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129
386-763-2780
victor.hidalgo@palmer.edu
PALMER WEST
Michael Crump M.Ed., Director of Student Services Office of Student Services
90 E. Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134
408-944-6062
michael.crump@palmer.edu
Access Services for Students with Disabilities
Student Disability Services
Palmer College of Chiropractic values the diverse talents and abilities students bring to chiropractic education. The College promotes diversity by striving to provide equal access to qualified applicants and students with disabilities.
Applicants and students are invited and encouraged to voluntarily self-identify any disability which may apply to the academic environment. Such self identification may take place at four different stages in the educational process:
- Prospective applicant for admission
- Actual applicant for admission
- After acceptance as a student but prior to attending classes
- While currently attending classes
Applicants and students themselves must identify the need for academic adjustments/ accommodations and give adequate notice of the need.
The College grants reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and students with disabilities on an individual basis.
Individuals are provided reasonable accommodations based upon specific information and assessment data documented by a qualified licensed professional with the requisite skills and credentials to assess, diagnose and make a determination regarding the nature of the disability, its severity, the duration, the activities limited by the disability and the extent to which the disability limits the student’s ability to perform the essential requirements for the DC Program.
While the College strives to accommodate qualified applicants and students as fully as possible, reasonable accommodations do not include measures which fundamentally alter the academic program and/or Technical Standards.
The College has always related to its students as responsible adults with the independent right to make such life decisions. One of those responsibilities is to work with the Disability Services Coordinator in requesting reasonable accommodations and/or auxiliary aids and services pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Handbook for Students and Applicants with Disabilities.
Individuals who self-identify their disabilities during any of the four stages referenced above shall be referred to the Disability Services Coordinator. The coordinator will work in concert with the Disability Steering Committee whenever a question arises as to an individual’s ability to meet the requirements of the Technical Standards.
In considering a self-identifying individual with a disability, the coordinator and/or the committee may require an interview with the individual to determine if they meet the Technical Standards sufficient to complete the curriculum. The coordinator and the committee may request supporting documentation to be provided by the self-identifying individual from an appropriate licensed professional.
The coordinator is responsible for the administration of the Handbook for Students and Applicants with Disabilities and its processes.
Any qualified applicant or student with a disability who seeks a reasonable accommodation to meet the academic and Technical Standards requisite to admission and/ or participation in the College’s educational program and activities must contact any of the following individuals:
MAIN CAMPUS
Holly Fischer, B.A., Director of Academic Support Student Academic Support Services
1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803
563-884-5257
holly.fischer@palmer.edu
PALMER FLORIDA
Victor Hidalgo, Academic Counselor
Also serving as Disability Services Coordinator Office of Student Administrative Services
4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129
386-763-2780
victor.hidalgo@palmer.edu
PALMER WEST
Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services Also serving as Disability Services Coordinator Office of Student Services
90 E. Tasman, Drive, San Jose, CA 95134
408-944-6122
michael.crump@palmer.edu
Additional information may be accessed on the College’s Website at: Student Disability Services
Services for International Students
International students account for approximately 7% of the student population. At the present time, more than 19 nations are represented in our international student community.
During their enrollment, international students are designated F-1status and their dependents are designated F-2 status. Dependents in F-2 status cannot accept employment.
It is important to strictly adhere to all United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) regulations that govern international students enrolled in post-secondary institutions in the United States. International students must:
- Register for and maintain full-time academic status each term (at least 12 credit hours for D.C. students).
- Obtain written permission from the International Student Advisor before dropping to less than full-time academic status.
- Contact the International Student Advisor before leaving school on a temporary or permanent basis (not including regular academic breaks).
- Inform the International Student Adviser if academic suspension or dismissal is recommended by the College.
- Obtain proper authorization before working on or off campus.
- Contact the International Student Adviser before transferring to another U.S. educational institution.
- Report all address and name changes to the International Student Adviser immediately after they occur.
- Always maintain current student status documents, including the I-20 form, I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, passport, visa stamp, and financial support forms.
- Carry the above documents at all times when traveling.
Violations of these regulations may place the student out of F-1 student status. Student status can only be regained by applying for reinstatement with USCIS, or by re-entry to the United States with a new I-20 form.
The International Student Advisor will assist international students and their dependents with the following issues:
- Departure and re-entry to the United States
- Extending the length of student status
- Transfer of schools within the United States
- Obtaining part-time, off-campus work permits during student status
- Changing from or to F-1 status
- Certifying international financial assistance documents
- Arranging Optional Practical Training after completion of the program
- Pursuing other benefits granted by USCIS
Before temporarily leaving the United States, international students are reminded to contact the International Student Adviser or another designated school official to obtain a verification of attendance endorsement on their I-20 form.
International students and their family members are encouraged to contact the International Student Advisor with any questions or concerns regarding their enrollment at Palmer College. The International Advisor will be glad to explain the different options available to international students after they complete their chiropractic program at Palmer College. For more information contact:
MAIN CAMPUS
Meghan Fromi-Campos, Associate Registrar and International Student Advisor Office of Student Administrative Services
1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803
563-884-5860
meghan.fromicampos@palmer.edu
PALMER FLORIDA
Jason Brewer, Dean of Students
Office of Student Administrative Services
4777 City Center Parkway, Port Orange, FL 32129
386-763-2781
jason.brewer@palmer.edu
PALMER WEST
Michael Crump, M.Ed., Director of Student Services Office of Student Services
90 E. Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134
408-944-6122
michael.crump@palmer.edu
