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Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has launched a new online continuing education website, SmartChoiceCE.com. The site was developed as a premier online educational content hub for doctors of chiropractic and health sciences professionals seeking continuing education units (CEUs) for state licensing and ongoing professional education.

Dr. Alexander Bach, vice president of institutional growth and innovation, noted that nearly half of CEUs obtained by doctors of chiropractic are being obtained via online formats.

“We plan to continue to grow the content library,” Bach said. “Our goal is that the site will become the resource of choice for healthcare professionals seeking CEUs.”

As part of its mission to educate and develop leaders in health promotion, the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) College of Chiropractic has established another new educational partnership with an outside entity. The University was recently notified that the Dwight D. Eisenhower Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Leavenworth, Kan., has been approved as a preceptorship location for CUKC.

Experiencing the many benefits of chiropractic care is often impossible for those in underserved areas. Fortunately, interns from the College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) are working to change that through international mission trips. Now, thanks to a gift from a CUKC alumnus, those interns are better equipped to serve people both here and abroad.

Pain is a common disabling condition. There is a need for adjunctive, non-addictive, cost-effective interventions, and various topical pain relievers may be effective in filling this role. Topical analgesic drugs are commonly used for a variety of painful conditions.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is pleased to share the positive accreditation status for its Doctor of Chiropractic degree program. In a communication received Jan. 23, 2023, from Dr. Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, Chair of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE), the Council reaffirmed that the CUKC Doctor of Chiropractic program meets the standards for accreditation. As part of the normal eight-year CCE accreditation cycle, the next interim site visit for CUKC has been scheduled for Fall 2025, and the next comprehensive site visit will be in Fall 2029.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) was recognized by the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council at its Annual Luncheon on Feb. 2. CUKC was one of two organizations named as new members of the EDC Business Hall of Honor.

Dr. Maithy Ta, a 2019 graduate of the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) College of Chiropractic, was honored with a special President’s Award by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) during its ACA Engage 2023 conference. Ta was one of four ACA members recognized by ACA President, Dr. Michele Maiers, during the group’s House of Delegates meeting. The accolade is given to those who demonstrate outstanding service to the ACA and to the chiropractic profession.

Cleveland University-Kansas City student Emma Rolf, a College of Chiropractic Tri VII from Overland Park, was one of four chiropractic college students nationwide to receive $2,500 in the 2022 Annual Student Scholarship Essay Competition by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE).

Following a review of program qualities and outcomes, including a site visit in 2022, the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Radiologic Technology program at Cleveland University-Kansas City has been awarded full accreditation by the Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

In a year that has included accolades, recognition, and its centennial celebration, Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) added another honor in 2022. The University has been named “Gold Level Healthy KC Certified” for 2022-23, which recognizes its status as one of the healthiest workplaces in Kansas City. The honor was given by the KC Workplace Wellness Action Team, a division of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) was recently notified that its Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) degree was approved as a training program by the Kansas Department of Commerce. This approval allows the degree to be included on Kansasworks, an internet-based system that connects training providers with those in the workforce looking for a job, or those seeking to improve their skills for new career opportunities.

Among the latest 25 recipients of the NCMIC Bucks for Boards program were two Cleveland University-Kansas City students: Crystal Salvador and Cameron Loew.

The NCMIC Bucks for Boards program was created in 2020 in conjunction with the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE). Beginning in 2022 the awards rose to $1,000 for 25 students each quarter.

On Sept. 20, Kansas community colleges and the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) formalized a Global Transfer and Course Articulation Agreement that paves the way for students to seamlessly transfer from any public community college in Kansas to any of the member institutions in the Kansas Independent College Association, including Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC).

The National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) reports that in the past decade, an estimated $100 million in scholarship money goes unawarded each year, mostly due to a lack of applicants. Jessica Ramirez, CUKC vice president of advancement, is working to make sure as many CUKC students as possible have the opportunity for available CUKC scholarship funds.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is pleased to join the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA) in support of the “Apply Kansas” initiative in 2022. This involves waiving the application fee during September and October, to encourage prospective students to pursue higher education at one of the state’s independent colleges. Waiving the fee helps encourage first-generation students, low-income students, and students who might not otherwise apply to college, to pursue a college education.

In 2017, Cleveland University-Kansas City President Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, worked with the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) to write a booklet introducing the public to the core concepts of the chiropractic approach to health. The text included highlights of a multitude of research studies supporting the science behind the practice of chiropractic. The initial publication, “Chiropractic: A Safe and Cost Effective Approach to Health,” was published and distributed by the F4CP, and quickly became one of the most sought-after publications by practitioners seeking to provide prospective patients, health policymakers, and members of the general healthcare community, with a concise introduction to chiropractic. Further, the booklet includes links to efficacy, safety, cost-effectiveness studies, and more. The comprehensive booklet became known as “The Definitive Chiropractic Resource” by the F4CP.

One of the largest annual events for the chiropractic profession, the Florida Chiropractic Association’s convention, included Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president of Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), among its featured speakers. The National by FCA, Convention & Expo, was held Aug. 25-28, at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, Fla.

On July 13, The Health Sciences Library Network of Kansas City (HSLNKC) presented awards to Kansas City area libraries for outstanding service to their institutions in 2020-21. The CUKC Ruth R. Cleveland Memorial Library received a 2021 Award for Outstanding Advances in Technology and Service.

In the coming academic year, Cleveland University-Kansas City will make $100,000 in scholarships available to its students. The $100,000 is in line with CUKC celebrating 100 years of continuous operations in 2022.

Want to be recognized as a recipient of a CUKC scholarship? You’ll first want to see what scholarships CUKC offers that might be right for you.

The president of Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, was recently recognized for his life’s work at the 41st Annual Conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC) held June 18 on the CUKC campus. Cleveland was the recipient of the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award, which honors living pioneers who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession. The award included a certificate and a Lifetime Membership to the AHC.

Amanda Meeks, a Tri X from Overland Park, has been awarded an NCMIC scholarship, widely known as the Bucks for Boards program. Meeks was one of 50 chiropractic students nationwide to receive an award in the latest round of scholarships,

Dr. Chester A. Wilk, the chiropractor recognized for his efforts as the lead plaintiff taking on the American Medical Association (AMA) in a landmark legal case, died April 21, 2022, at Advocate Lutheran Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois. He was 91.

The 1987 pro-chiropractic verdict in the antitrust case Wilk v. American Medical Association (AMA) et al. was a pivotal moment in the profession’s history, occurring in an era when chiropractors in the United States were subjected to prejudice and discrimination by the AMA and 10 co-defendants acting as part of political medicine.

Low back pain is very common and experienced by people of all ages. The 1-year incidence of a first-ever episode of low back pain range from 6% to 15%, while estimates of 1-year incidence of any episode of low back pain can be as high as 36% according to statistics from 2010. Ranges of episode remission at one year are quite variable with estimates from 54% to as high as 96%.

Raymond Neil Conley, D.C., DACBR, a 1972 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City (CCC-KC), died May 16, 2022, at age 75. Conley taught at CCC-KC from 1978 to 2002, including a term as Chair of the Department of Roentgenology. Conley was a long-time member of the Kansas Chiropractic Association (KCA) and a chiropractic member of the Kansas Board of Healing Arts.

Four CUKC doctor of chiropractic students have been named the first recipients of a matched scholarship benefiting children and other dependents of U.S. Armed Forces veterans meeting the Veterans Administration “Chapter 35” criteria.

Following an extensive search, Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) announced that David Clute has been named the new Vice President of Finance for the institution. He began his duties in January 2022, following the retirement of Jeff Karp, who had held the position since 2010.

Dr. Timothy Meng, a 1966 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City (CCC-KC), and a member of its Board of Trustees, was recently honored with the Herbert Ross Reaver Award by the International Chiropractors Association (ICA). The ICA Board voted unanimously to name Meng the recipient of the honor based on his more than 30 years of service to the ICA, and for nearly six decades in the profession. The award was announced by the board during the 96th Annual ICA meeting, held April 7-9 at Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, S.C.

Kirsten Abbott, a CUKC chiropractic student in her sixth trimester of the degree program, has received a Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF) Future Leaders in Health Scholarship award.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is collaborating with the Kansas City-based Heart of America Patriot Foundation (HOAPF) for a matched scholarship to benefit children of U.S. Armed Forces veterans meeting the Veterans Administration “Chapter 35” criteria.

Dr. Maria Korkounian-Vartanian, a 2003 alumna of Cleveland Chiropractic College-Los Angeles (CCCLA), was recently appointed Vice President of Business Development at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita, Calif.

In addition to her bachelor’s and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees from CCCLA, now CUKC, she earned an MBA in Healthcare Management from Western Governor’s University.

A day dedicated to health and wellness includes cooking demos, yoga, guided meditation, and more

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) announced plans to dedicate a day to whole-body health and wellness on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at CUKC. The free Whole Body Health & Wellness Expo invites attendees to kick-start their day with an inspiring discussion with Emmy Award-winning television host and New York Times bestselling author Daphne Oz, followed by an afternoon of inspiring activities.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is proudly displaying a series of custom banners on campus lamp posts in Overland Park, Kan. The bright, colorful assortment is more than welcoming; it’s steeped in meaning.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Leo Bronston, a 1977 graduate of the CUKC College of Chiropractic, has been appointed to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) leadership team for the upcoming year. In February, members of the Board of Governors at the ACA’s annual meeting elected him vice-president for the 2022-23 term

A grass-roots effort begun by Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) received a significant boost through a $200,000 gift by The Sunderland Foundation, a Kansas City-based philanthropic organization. CUKC’s plan to fund a major reroofing project on the University’s main building will now use the Sunderland Foundation gift, rather than previously budgeted funds, according to Jessica Ramirez, vice president of institutional advancement.

Pain is a common experience and a frequent reason prompting a visit to a health care provider. The capacity to sense pain plays an important protective role in warning of current or potential tissue damage. The response to tissue injury (as well as painful stimuli) includes adaptive changes that promote healing and avoid further irritation to the injured tissue.

The main building on the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) campus is undergoing a massive reroofing project in 2022.

Key facts about the roofing project:

• Reroofing has been deemed necessary to avoid leaks, prevent damage, weather storms, prevent mold and mildew, and become more energy efficient.
• Reroofing the University’s 7,500 square foot roof requires an investment of more than $425,000.
• The 20-year-old roof had been on the 10850 Lowell campus building since before the University purchased the property and moved to Overland Park in 2008.

Battlefield acupuncture (BFA) is an ear acupuncture protocol used by the military for acute, immediate pain relief. BFA was developed in 2001 by Dr. Richard Niemtzow, a military physician who was also trained in medical acupuncture. Niemtzow found that certain points in the ear, when stimulated with small needles, appeared to activate areas in the brain (cingulate gyrus and thalamus) associated with pain processing, as observed during advanced functional imaging.

Five chiropractic students from Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) were among 50 winners of a $500 “Bucks for Boards” scholarship during the third quarter of 2021. Announced by the National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company (NCMIC), the quarterly scholarships can be used by students to defray the cost of board exams administered by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE), or for other expenses associated with their education. The CUKC recipients were Luke Bergner, Melissa Couce, Mitchell Harling, Kennedy Riekenberg, and Brittany Tromp.

The 2021 Cleveland College Foundation Scholarship Ceremony was held on the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) campus on Dec. 3. The scholarship ceremony was presented by CUKC President Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III and celebrated 52 students receiving scholarship awards for the coming year.

The CUKC Chiropractic Health Center in October hosted the Leawood, Kan., Chamber of Commerce on the Cleveland University-Kansas City campus. The Oct. 21 event served a dual purpose, helping the Health Center’s chiropractic interns make connections within the Kansas City region, and allowing chamber members to see the CUKC campus first-hand and learn more about the Health Center’s services.

The Cleveland University-Kansas City Homecoming event was back in-person in 2021. On Oct. 8-10, the University hosted attendees at the Marriott Overland Park. Alumni from 11 states and a Canadian province journeyed to Kansas City to participate in reunions and continuing education presentations.

Pain in the wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, and ankles is commonly associated with tendon pathology. Chiropractors routinely see patients with a variety of tendon-based problems, which are often associated with repetitive overuse from work or sports-related activities.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has become a PACE Recognized Provider for continuing education by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB). PACE, Providers of Approved Continuing Education, is the signature program of FCLB.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) welcomed more than 80 people to campus on Sept. 22 for the “Healthy KC Networking Forum: Appreciation in Action.” Held from 7:30-9 a.m., it focused on the impact of gratitude in the workplace, and in our daily lives.

An evolving protocol could make building muscle easier on your joints, or make it less painful to regain strength after an injury. Dr. Stuart McIntosh, a doctor of chiropractic and faculty member at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), along with colleagues, recently reviewed “blood flow restriction” (BFR) training for a presentation at the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference.

Among the recipients of the latest round of scholarship awards announced by NCMIC Insurance Company were three Cleveland University-Kansas City College of Chiropractic students: Nathan High, Tri-10, Mckenzie Kerner, Tri-7, and Chelsey Holstrom, Tri-6.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has announced that it has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission to offer the Master of Science (M.S.) in Exercise Physiology degree. The new degree program will be offered through the university’s College of Health Sciences beginning in January 2022. It will be ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of how the human body functions, and for those who wish to help others improve their health.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) will once again join members of the Kansas Independent College Association in waiving its application fee this October as part of its month-long participation in “Apply Kansas.” The statewide initiative seeks to increase the number of those Kansans who apply and enroll in college, or other postsecondary learning endeavors.

Chiropractic interns from the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Chiropractic Health Center recently offered their services to provide free sports physicals to youth in one metro city. Three interns supervised by two licensed chiropractors visited Foster Adopt Connect in Independence, Mo., on Aug. 14 to conduct the physicals. The group offered the complimentary service for three hours.

Chiropractic interns from the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Chiropractic Health Center were invited to share their skills and connect with the local community at the 10th Annual Spencer C. Duncan Make It Count 5K Run/Walk, on July 31 in Gardner, Kan. The 5K event is the primary fundraising event for the Spencer C. Duncan Make It Count Foundation, which works to honor and assist veterans.

As research evolves related to the issue of concussion, diagnosis and treatment, recommendations are changing.¹ This means that in some cases, patients with excruciating headaches no longer have to spend hours in a dark room, trying not to move.

Mark A. Alford Sr., Christy Hartner, AAP, CTP, B.S., and Col. (Ret) Willard B. Snyder, J.D., were appointed to the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Board of Trustees at its June 9, 2021 annual meeting.

Vacationing on a Caribbean island is about as ideal as it gets. Or is it? Ask any Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) mission trip participant, and you’ll hear how a vacation doesn’t compare to a mission trip, which revitalizes and energizes entire communities.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is pleased to present a chiropractic television advertisement during the 2021 Summer Olympic Games. The ad serves to inspire athletes and others to seek chiropractic care and consider a career as a doctor of chiropractic.

Caroline Bequette, an admissions advisor at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), was recently named president-elect of the Kansas City Collegiate Admissions Professionals (KCCAP). Her term as vice president began on July 1, and will conclude at the end of June 2022.

Chiropractic interns from the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Chiropractic Health Center, shared their skills while giving back to residents of a local community on June 19. The 15 interns visited a church in Kansas City, Kan., where they conducted free sports physicals for youth in the area.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has announced that Theresia Harris, a student in its College of Health Sciences, was named one of the recipients of the Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship. The Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF) presents the award annually to one student at each of the 20 institutions that are KICF members.

The National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Corporation (NCMIC), through its NCMIC Foundation, has selected Dr. Sarah Graham, a 2017 CUKC alumna, for a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale School for Public Health.

The American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) has announced that its 2022 convention will be held on the campus of Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) in June. It will be the 41st annual gathering for the group. In addition, the CUKC chapter of the Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA) will play a major role as hosts for the weekend event.

Chris Todden, Ed.D., dean of the College of Health Sciences at Cleveland University-Kansas City, was appointed to the Board of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES), which is responsible for establishing standards and guidelines for academic programs in the health fitness and exercise industry.

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As the weather warms, clinicians will see increased numbers of patients with pain related to bicycling. Clinicians and researchers at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) recently partnered to present a review and case study, “Median nerve entrapment in a cyclist: a case study and review of bicycle-fitting guidelines for the clinician.” The paper was presented at the recent Association of Chiropractic Colleges Research Agenda Conference, held in March 2021.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) will be cheering for one of its own this summer who will be on the national stage. Madison Strathman, a first-year student in the College of Chiropractic at CUKC, will be participating in the Olympic trials on June 5, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. She will be competing against the nation’s best in the 100-meter breaststroke, for the chance to advance to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Dr. Tessa Lowenstein, a Cleveland University-Kansas City, College of Chiropractic alumna, was named, “NextGen Member of the Month” for May 2021, by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). The NextGen community is comprised of ACA members who have graduated and started practicing within the last five years. A 2020 graduate of CUKC, Lowenstein joined her father’s chiropractic practice in Colorado Springs, Colo., after graduation.

A desire to serve those who have served our nation led two recent graduates of the College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) to pursue programs with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Melissa Hirschman was recently selected by the VA for a one-year residency at the St. Louis VA hospital, and in December 2020, Dr. Peter Albright concluded a four-month clerkship at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) at the Nashville, Tenn. VA hospital.

A faculty member at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) had his research published in the November 2020 Journal of Organic Chemistry. Dr. Amirsoheil Negahbani, an associate professor in the College of Health Sciences at CUKC, was included for his work to present a more general and efficient way to synthesize β,γ-CXY-dNTP stereochemical probes. The results of his efforts could impact human health in the years to come in the fight against cancer.

Dr. Edwin Newcomb, class of 1954, associate dean, and respected faculty member, passed away March 21, 2021, at the age of 94. The Newcomb family has been a mainstay of Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City history since the 1940s, with four generations graduating with their Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Dr. Edwin was a valued and valuable member of the Cleveland community.

Cervicogenic dizziness is characterized by the presence of imbalance, unsteadiness, disorientation, neck pain, limited cervical range of motion (ROM), and may be accompanied by a headache. Movements of the head and neck may also aggravate symptoms. The symptoms of cervicogenic dizziness can last from several minutes to several hours. It is not a common diagnosis, and the patient may also feel generalized sensations of imbalance.  This imbalance may also be worsened with ranges of motion in the head and neck, or movement in the environment.

Dr. Samuel Mark, a 2003 graduate of the College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), was recently named “Alternate Delegate of the Year” by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). The award was announced during the ACA Engage 2021 meeting, held Feb. 4-6. The annual event is normally held in Washington, D.C., but this year was conducted virtually due to ongoing concerns about COVID-19.

Even in the atypical year that was 2020, Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) stayed focused on good health, and as a result, was recently named one of the healthiest workplaces in Kansas City for 2020. CUKC achieved “Gold Level Healthy KC Certified” status, for its continuing efforts to promote health and wellness among students, faculty, staff and administration.

Across the spectrum of healthcare, there is more cooperation between providers than ever before. This includes increased collaboration between doctors of chiropractic and medical doctors in the management of patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders. These collaborations occur in a variety of settings, from private clinics, and hospital-based patient care centers, to government-supported care for military and veterans, and federally-qualified health centers.

As this year comes to a close, we want to thank you for subscribing to the CUKC news feed over the last year. We strive to provide a steady flow of quality content, and we hope you found our stories informative. Please feel free to share CUKC story links with others, and encourage them to join the news feed too. And if you have news, we’d love to hear it!

The 2020 Cleveland College Foundation Scholarship Ceremony was held Dec. 4, on the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) campus. Hosted by Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, CUKC president, the annual event recognizes those awarded financial gifts by the Cleveland Foundation and other entities. This year there were 43 individual scholarships awarded, totaling $43,150.

Maintaining its commitment to invest in technology for chiropractic education, Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) recently announced the purchase of two more force-sensing tables for its Technique Simulation Lab. That brings the total number of the tables in use at the University to four. At this time, the College of Chiropractic at CUKC is the only chiropractic program in the nation to have four force-sensing tables available to its students.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) now has an official source for CUKC spirit gear. On Nov. 30, CUKC launched shop.cleveland.edu, a new online store for CUKC apparel and gifts. Students, alumni, family, and friends can now shop anytime for items with the CUKC brand.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to offer the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Exercise Science degree. Beginning in January 2021, the new degree will be offered through the university’s College of Health Sciences and is ideal for those who have a desire to gain knowledge about movement and exercise to promote health, improve performance, and prevent disease.

Luke Bergner, a student in the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), has been named the recipient of the Standard Process Scholarship at the University. Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, CUKC president, recently awarded the scholarship check to Bergner in a presentation held on campus. The scholarship recognizes a student in the D.C. program who is academically strong and has also made positive contributions outside the classroom.

Nearly everyone has had a headache at some time, but those who suffer from migraines endure something much more intense. It’s an excruciating, and often debilitating experience that can disrupt an entire day. However, research has shown progress in the management of migraines through the use of chiropractic manual therapy and the addition of dietary nutritional supplements.

The Fall 2020 enrollment at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) was historic for the institution’s College of Chiropractic, as 103 students began the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program. It is the largest class of chiropractic students to start the program in 38 years.

It is with great sadness that Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) shares the loss of a long-time member of its University family. Dr. Ruth Sandefur passed away on Sept. 15, at her home in Florida. A tireless supporter of the chiropractic profession, she was an alumna who was a practitioner, educator, researcher, administrator, and treasured friend to many.

Students in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) degree program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) didn’t let the COVID-19 shutdown disrupt their education. Instead, they used a telehealth platform to conduct fieldwork training with patients hundreds of miles away. The use of technology allowed them to continue their progress toward their degree while providing therapy solutions for those in need.

A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president

Greetings Clevelanders,

The University is pleased to welcome all new and returning Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) students, faculty, and staff to the Fall 2020 term. CUKC took a slow and cautious approach in the return to on-campus activities in the face of COVID-19 during the Summer 2020 term. This continues as the fall term begins. This approach is driven by our objectives of protecting the campus community’s health and safety, sustaining the continuity of the student educational experience, and managing risks to protect the future of the University.

The Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC) named two from CUKC’s faculty and staff as officers for 2019-20. Dr. Edward McKenzie is First Vice President, and Dr. Steve Agocs is Secretary.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has announced that Dr. Chris Todden has been named dean of the University’s College of Health Sciences. Todden comes to CUKC from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan., where he served as the chair of the department of applied health science, and director of the exercise science program.

Opioid analgesics are commonly used to treat acute and chronic pain; in 2016 alone, more than 60 million patients had at least 1 prescription for opioid analgesics filled or refilled. However, the use of this powerful pain medication prescribed for many patients has in part led to an opioid addiction crisis that has gripped the nation.

The United States has a capable and dedicated workforce able to provide goods and services to rival any other nation. But it turns out its most significant competitor may not live on foreign soil. Increasingly, the greatest challenge to the American worker is back pain. To combat this, some students in the College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) are using a Class 4 laser in conjunction with traditional chiropractic spinal manipulation to achieve better results for their patients.

Three members of the Cleveland Christian Club (CCC) at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) joined the Christian Chiropractic Association (CCA) for a mission trip to the Dominican Republic during spring 2020. The trip took place March 14-20 and allowed club members to serve those in need with both hands and heart. In addition, the Clevelanders were able to share their message of Christian faith with local residents.

Each year since 2017, the Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF) presents a student from each Kansas independent college a Maud Wyatt Recognition Scholarship. Each student must achieve a GPA of at least 3.5 to qualify. Cleveland University-Kansas City’s recipient for 2020 is Sophie Yancey, a student in the CUKC Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is from Independence, Mo.

A message from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president

The CUKC leadership is reaching out to Student Council, the Student American Black Chiropractors Association (SABCA) and the campus Diversity Committee, in preparation to host the first of a set of small group Town Hall meetings. These are beginning next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 16, 17, and 18, in Zoom meeting format at 1:30 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Central Time.

Students attending Cleveland University-Kansas City’s (CUKC) College of Chiropractic are now using new and innovative technology that is redefining the landscape of chiropractic education. CUKC has recently integrated a Technique Simulation Lab experience into the doctor of chiropractic curriculum. The lab includes Force Sensing Table Technology™ (FSTT), a Cox 8 force-sensing table, and many training aids for assessing the outcome of motor skills learning.

Meeting professional standards and workforce expectations are central to CUKC’s mission, and the latest class of radiologic technology graduates marks another milestone in that goal. The spring 2020 class is the University’s third-straight radiologic technology class to achieve a 100% pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification exam.

Students in the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) now have access to another excellent piece of technology with the addition of a new, Cox Table Model 8 to the University’s Technique Simulation Lab. The new table will enable CUKC instructors to better prepare students for the use of the flexion-distraction technique when they enter into practice. The Model 8 is the latest version of the Cox table available and includes features and updates not seen on previous models.

In February 2020, the FDA approved the first and only intravenous preventative treatment for migraine headaches. But as researchers at CUKC found, in some cases drugs are not needed to provide help with migraines.

Today, competencies, not degrees, are the most important factors when entering the workforce according to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation study released in February 2020. At CUKC, we don’t think students should have to choose between the two.

Democratic presidential candidates aren’t the only ones trying to influence healthcare in America these days. Students in the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) traveled to Washington, D.C., Jan. 29-Feb. 1 for the ACA Engage Conference.

Students in the College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) now have access to some of the most current laser therapy available thanks to the generosity of two CUKC alumni. Drs. Chad and Curt Welter are practitioners who also own Laser Advanced, a laser manufacturing company. They donated the equipment to CUKC, so student interns could use contemporary high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) to treat patients in the Cleveland University-Kansas City Chiropractic Health Center.

Beginning this January, free chiropractic care is coming to Saint Vincent Clinic, the only safety net health clinic in Leavenworth County.

An extended partnership between two nonprofit organizations, Caritas Clinics, Inc. and the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Chiropractic Health Center, affords Caritas patients access to chiropractic care at the St. Vincent Clinic, 818 N. 7th St., Leavenworth, Kan.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has been awarded accreditation by the American Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has received a $75,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation to construct a Teaching and Learning Center on the CUKC campus in Overland Park, Kan. The center will be located in the Ruth R. Cleveland Memorial Library and will create an enhanced learning environment for students. Current plans call for creating new study and testing spaces, refurbishing current study rooms, adding classroom and office space, and common study areas with modular furnishings.

A paper regarding opioid use authored by Dr. Mark Pfefer, director of research at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), has been accepted by the Kansas Prescription Drug and Opioid Advisory Committee for presentation at the at the Kansas Opioid Conference. The presentation, titled Potential opioid use reduction with chiropractic care and other complementary health care interventions: A narrative review, addresses the growing concern over opioid usage and how that usage can be curtailed through the use of chiropractic care and other non-pharmaceutical interventions.

Homecoming weekend Oct. 11-13, 2019, signaled the start of a three-year countdown to the 100th anniversary of Cleveland’s founding and its growth into Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC). Alumni from around the country – including three from Puerto Rico – attended Homecoming 2019 at the Overland Park Marriott Hotel near the CUKC campus.

The Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) recently awarded a $25,000 grant to Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) to help promote chiropractic care for Kansans. The funds will be used to raise awareness of chiropractic to the public, and to promote the availability of chiropractic care at the Cleveland University-Kansas City Chiropractic Health Center in Overland Park, Kan. It will also assist with the promotion of CUKC’s services offered at outreach clinics for the underserved populations in the greater Kansas City metro area. CUKC was one of 87 grant recipients out of 206 proposals received by the KHF in 2019.

Celebrate the signs of fall in October, of course, but also remind yourself that October is National Chiropractic Health Month. There are good reasons to celebrate everyone who has – or soon will earn – a Doctor of Chiropractic degree (D.C).

Rachel Wanninger, a student in the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), is the latest recipient of the $2,500 Standard Process Scholarship. Wanninger was presented the scholarship check by Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, CUKC president, on behalf of Standard Process, Inc. The scholarship recognizes a D.C. student who is strong academically, and who has made contributions outside the classroom.

Through crowdsourcing tools like Mechanical Turk (MTurk), large, labor-intensive jobs that are done manually can be broken down and distributed for completion via the internet. This allows for more effective management of the labor and overhead costs that have traditionally accompanied such projects.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is pleased to join the Kansas Independent College Association in support of the “Apply Kansas: College Application Month” initiative in 2019 by waiving application fees this October. Waiving the college application fee during October helps encourage first-generation students, low-income students, and students who might not otherwise apply to college or pursue a college education.

Increased access to chiropractic care for underserved populations is now underway, thanks to a new partnership between Caritas Clinics, Inc. and the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Chiropractic Health Center. Through this partnership, chiropractic interns will add high-value, complementary chiropractic services and care to the free healthcare services provided to patients coming to Caritas Clinics. The new partnership launched June 28, 2019, on a limited schedule at the Duchesne Clinic in Kansas City, Kan.

Competing for – and winning – a two-year fellowship that seeks young professionals with “exceptional leadership potential” is the latest achievement for Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) alumnus Dr. Ryan Burdick.

Last year, the Cleveland University-Kansas City Anatomy & Physiology Camp was the first of a new kind of immersive experience for area high school students who see themselves entering the science and healthcare fields. A total of 13 students completed the camp in 2018. In 2019, the five-day camp held June 10-14 attracted 22 juniors and seniors from Blue Springs and Blue Springs South high schools.

Another Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) alumnus is achieving excellence in their service to the chiropractic profession. Dr. John C. Nab was recently named treasurer of the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) for 2019. Nab, a 1994 graduate of CUKC, was elected to an at-large position on the NBCE board in 2018. He will continue in that role, along with fulfilling the additional duties of treasurer.

Finals week and the week leading up to the final exams can be some of the most stressful times college students encounter each term.

Members of the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Research Department made several research contributions during the 26th Annual Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) Research Agenda Conference (RAC) held March 14-16 in Baltimore, MD. Held at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, ACC-RAC is a collection of some of the most noteworthy research in the chiropractic profession and includes the work of numerous educators, practitioners and research professionals. The annual event offers those in the chiropractic profession the opportunity to broaden their knowledge through peer research.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has announced that Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president, has been named a 2019 “Icon of Education” by Ingram’s magazine. According to the publication, the honorees were chosen because each has “demonstrated a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of their students and, by extension, the health of the region, for decades to come.” Cleveland was among only 10 educators in the region named to the prestigious list.

The Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Chiropractic Health Center will host its first ever “Move 4 Life 5K” run/walk on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 7-9 a.m. Runners from across the Kansas City metro and beyond are registering now for this event that will begin and end on the CUKC campus. Proceeds from the event will benefit Camp MITIOG, a summer camp that is wheelchair accessible to accommodate children with Spina Bifida.

Students in the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) made their presence known at the recent National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC) held in Washington, D.C., Jan. 16-19. Sixty-eight members the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) chapter at CUKC attended the annual conference hosted by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). The event offers chiropractors, chiropractic students, and friends of the profession an opportunity to gather in our nation’s capital to advocate for the profession and to lobby members of Congress in support of chiropractic legislative efforts.

Students, faculty, staff and administrators from Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) collaborated to help those in need during the 10th Annual Christian A. Cleveland Memorial Week of Service. This year, the week of service activities were held in conjunction with National Gratitude Month, which focuses on improving the world through acts of kindness and appreciation.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has announced that tuition will remain flat throughout the 2018-19 term, which runs through Aug. 2019. The CUKC Board of Trustees, which addresses tuition on a year-by-year basis, made the decision.

More than 150 Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) students and their guests attended the 2018 Cleveland College Foundation Scholarship & Awards Banquet held Dec. 7 on the CUKC campus.

After another strong showing in 2018, students in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), continue to set the pace among all chiropractic schools for board exam completion rates. During the most recent, four-year assessment period, CUKC students had an average completion rate of 95 percent, making it the best chiropractic institution in the nation in preparing chiropractic students for board examinations. The next closest school achieved a completion rate of 90.6 percent, and the national average for all schools over that same four-year period was 85.5 percent.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is pleased to announce that Whitney Haase, a student in the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program at the University, has been named the recipient of the Standard Process Scholarship. Haase was recently presented the scholarship check by Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, CUKC president. The award recognizes a doctor of chiropractic student who has made positive contributions in the classroom and beyond.

Following another year committed to positive health initiatives, Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) was named one of the healthiest workplaces in Kansas City for 2018. The University was recognized by the Healthy KC Workplace Wellness Action Team, as one of only 75 companies in the Kansas City metro to achieve “Platinum Level Healthy KC Certified” status. Platinum status is the highest designation offered by the group.

More than 330 alumni, students, faculty and administrators from Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) recently gathered to celebrate Homecoming 2018. Held Oct. 12-14, at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park (Kan.), the annual weekend event once again provided an opportunity for participants to learn new things, as up to 20 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) were available for attendees. A healthy addition of social time with friends and colleagues made the gathering a memorable mix of both business and pleasure.

The Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Research Department was well represented at the annual meeting of the Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA), as the department had work selected for presentation at the event. Held Oct. 2-3 in Wichita, the meeting was attended by Dr. Mark Pfefer, director of research at CUKC, and student, Jackson Berg. Two student-led, poster presentations showcased the work of Berg and his fellow doctor of chiropractic student, Rachel Gilmore. Pfefer had a review paper accepted for a Sunflower Spotlight platform presentation.

This October, during National Chiropractic Health Month, members of the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) at Cleveland University-Kansas City are doing their part to promote awareness and benefits of chiropractic care.

Jocelyn Tierney, a student in the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), was recognized at the 15th Annual Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) Leadership Conference. Tierney received the “Excellence in Leadership” award from SACA for her efforts while serving as national vice chair of the student ACA group. The presentation took place at the conference held Sept. 7-9 in Milwaukee. Tierney was recognized for her commitment to growing the organization, and for being instrumental in improving the image of chiropractic at all chiropractic institutions.

This month, Dr. Jeffery Baier was named Director of Clinical Education for the Cleveland University-Kansas City Doctor of Chiropractic program. Dr. Baier joined the University in 2014. He had previously served in the roles of Clinical Educator and Assistant Professor.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) campus was the site of the Youth Leadership Summit (YLS), a full-day conference for teen leaders in middle and high schools in Johnson County, Kansas. The Youth Leadership Summit is an annual event coordinated by Prevention Services, a department of the Johnson County Mental Health Center.

Dr. Cheryl Carpenter-Davis, vice president of academic affairs at Cleveland University-Kansas City, was recently named as a member of the Academy of the Site Team Visitors (Academy) of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).

Leah Hutchison, D.C., a fall 2017 College of Chiropractic alumna and 2009 graduate of the Air Force Academy, has become the second CUKC College of Chiropractic alumnus to be named as a Chiropractic Resident in the Veteran’s Affairs chiropractic residency program. Dr. Hutchison will be at the VA Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo, in New York state. She began her one-year residency July 1.

Dr. Jason Qualls, D.C. has been named assistant dean of clinical education at the CUKC College of Chiropractic. The announcement was made June 28, 2018, by Dale Marrant, vice president of human resources and organizational development at Cleveland University-Kansas City.

In a new partnership between Blue Springs, Mo., School District and Cleveland University-Kansas City, 13 high school students interested in health care professions found themselves exploring the life of a medical professional this June. The hands-on, five-day experience gave the students a deep dive into the fields of occupational therapy, radiologic technology, and chiropractic medicine.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has announced that Dr. Steve Agocs has been named Assistant Dean of Chiropractic Education. Agocs takes over for Dr. Jon Wilson, who was recently named Dean of the College of Chiropractic at CUKC. Agocs has already begun the duties associated with his new post.

The Research Department at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) was recently the recipient of a generous donation that will allow it to broaden the scope of its work. The department was gifted two pieces of MedX equipment by Dr. James A. Wyllie, a 1983 Cleveland graduate. Wyllie was revamping his practice, and no longer needed the two machines, so he contacted CUKC. After learning the testing equipment could be used in the University’s research efforts, the two machines were soon on their way to the CUKC campus.

Since the spring of 2017 students attending the College of Chiropractic at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) have been using Force Sensing Table Technology™ (FSTT) to develop their psychomotor skills for chiropractic adjusting. Within just one year, the benefits of this innovative training tool became undeniable, prompting CUKC administrators to secure a second FSTT system this spring. The purchase makes CUKC the first chiropractic educational institution in the nation with two force-sensing tables available to its students.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has announced Dr. Jon Wilson as dean of the University’s College of Chiropractic. Wilson takes over the new post after serving as the College’s assistant dean of chiropractic education. In his new role, Wilson oversees all of the clinical, academic, and administrative aspects of the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program.

More than 50 members of the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) chapter at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) made a noticeable impact at the annual National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC) in Washington, D.C. Held Feb. 28 through March 3, and hosted by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the event welcomed more than 600 chiropractors, students and other supporters of the profession. The Cleveland contingent represented the largest gathering of students from any chiropractic school in the country.

Chiropractic institution to house documents from landmark court case won by profession.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has announced that Dr. Cheryl Carpenter-Davis, dean of Cleveland’s College of Health Sciences, has been named vice president of academic affairs. She assumed her new position in early February, and will work in both capacities until a new academic dean is in place. In her new role, Carpenter-Davis will provide academic direction for both the College of Health Sciences, and the College of Chiropractic.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has announced that it will once again partner with DConline to offer the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician® (CCSP) program in 2018. The specialized, four-part program allows doctors of chiropractic to broaden their knowledge of chiropractic sports medicine, serve more athletes, and increase their earning potential.

Health care facility representatives join with Chamber, CUKC administration for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Online availability of nine general education courses offers a convenient option for students starting college or preparing for a career change while in the workforce.

CUKC, Cleveland College Foundation Fund Inc. present awards to 45 students in the doctor of chiropractic program

Cleveland University-Kansas City Expands its Health Sciences offerings

Dr. Brian James Porteous, D.C., F.P.A.C., received the Alumnus of the Year award at the 2017 Cleveland University-Kansas City homecoming event Oct. 13-15. He graduated magna cum laude with a doctor of chiropractic degree from Cleveland Chiropractic College Los Angeles in 1981.

Doctor of chiropractic (D.C.) student Rachel Gilmore is co-lead investigator for “Effects of nutritional supplements on concussion and traumatic brain injury,” presented at the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council Symposium.

Dr. Michele Maiers of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) visited the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) campus on Oct. 18, to discuss integrative healthcare careers for chiropractors. Maiers all met with the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) at 11:30 a.m. in the Spiritual Center, and was the keynote speaker at an event on campus from 6-7:30 p.m in the Dining and Assembly Hall. It is the position of the ACA that due to the opioid epidemic, new treatment guidelines for back pain, and new research, the chiropractic profession is better positioned than ever to partner with other professional healthcare providers.

In a world where innovation is king, Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is again at the intersection where technology and wellness meet. The launch of “Fitness On Demand” (FOD) at the Cleveland Fitness Center means that members of the campus community now have instant access to a virtual service that delivers a broad range of fitness options. The new FOD system is free for all Clevelanders and allows users to expand their training possibilities beyond what is offered by most traditional facilities.

Cleveland University-Kansas City is among the 109 Kansas City-area companies to receive a Gold Level or higher Healthy KC Certified designation in 2017.

On Monday, September 18, Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is celebrating the 122nd anniversary of the first chiropractic adjustment along with its largest incoming class of chiropractic students in twenty years. The celebration includes an official cake ceremony with CUKC president Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, fourth-generation chiropractor, and the grandson of the University’s founders. The celebration also leads into the beginning of National Chiropractic Month in October.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) recently received a $100,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation to repair and improve concrete areas on campus. The funds will be used to construct two new wheelchair ramps and enhance sidewalks and curbs. These improvements will make CUKC more accessible to all and enhance the campus’ overall appearance and curb appeal. The grant will also allow CUKC to complete patching and sealing in parking areas and other campus roadways.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to begin offering the Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree program. This degree prepares students for certification and licensure in one of the top health care support jobs in the country. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of occupational therapy assistants is projected to grow 40% from 2014 to 2024, a rate much faster than the average for all occupations.

Occupational therapy assistants play a vital role in health care. They implement treatment plans and goals written by an occupational therapist. Someone may need occupational therapy to improve their ability to perform daily activities due to an accident, disability, or a lifelong health condition.

The College is pleased to announce that Dr. L. Russell Matthias ’74 was named 2011 “Chiropractor of the Year” by the Missouri State Chiropractors Association (MSCA). He received the honor at the annual MSCA Summer Convention July 28-30 at the Lodge of the Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Mo.

With the help of Campus Management, CUKC was able to enhance their systems regarding automation and student self-service, as well as the processes associated with recruitment and admissions. Using the analytics from Campus Management’s CampusNexus technology has allowed Cleveland to sharpen its targeting for admissions campaigns, while also experience a 1,000 percent improvement in email campaigns. They have also shortened the prospect response rate time for leads by 98 percent.

Kyle Hedlund, a student in the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), was recently named the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship given by Standard Process Inc. Following a review of the materials from several applicants, the company selected Hedlund as their winner and notified the Office of Financial Aid at the University. Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president of CUKC, presented the award to Hedlund in March.

Dr. Stephan Cooper, a 2004 graduate of Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC), was honored for his research efforts during the Association of Chiropractic Colleges/Research Agenda Conference (ACC/RAC) held in Washington, D.C. March 15-18. The work titled, “The impact of spinal manipulation on lower extremity motor control in lumbar spinal stenosis patients: a single-blind, Phase-I randomized clinical trial,” was awarded a second place prize by National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company. The collaborative effort on the study by Cooper, the designer of the study, Dr. Steven Passmore, and others, focused on determining an “objective measure of performance in spinal stenosis patients.”

Joan Ashworth Hennessy visited the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) Health Center on Wednesday, April 12, to dedicate a chiropractic treatment room in memory of her father, Allen A. Ashworth. An assembly of family and special guests gathered to take part in the celebration and ceremony, including Mrs. Kathy Basaraba who is the cousin of Mr. Ashworth.

Students from Cleveland University-Kansas City’s (CUKC) College of Chiropractic were recognized during the 2017 National Chiropractic Leadership Conference (NCLC) in Washington, D.C. Held March 15-18 at the Washington Hilton, the annual conference draws more than 500 chiropractors, chiropractic students and others associated with the profession. Hosted by the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), the 2017 conference was, for the first time, held in conjunction with the World Federation of Chiropractic and the Association of Chiropractic Colleges as part of “DC17.” Overall, 1,200 members of the profession were in attendance.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) and Baker University formalized a partnership with an articulation agreement signing event on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at both campuses. The partnership provides qualified students from Baker’s undergraduate exercise science program to attend the CUKC doctor of chiropractic graduate program after their junior year of study.

Students attending Cleveland University-Kansas City’s (CUKC) College of Chiropractic are now using an innovative piece of equipment that is redefining the landscape of chiropractic education. Called “Force Sensing Table Technology™” (FSTT), it is an adjusting table that electronically monitors the amount of force applied by the user during a chiropractic adjustment. The data is captured by the table and displayed instantaneously on monitors as a force-time curve. The information can then be used as a teaching aid to instruct student interns on the proper amount of force needed for each manual adjustment.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) is offering the Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician^® (CCSP) program with DCOnline for the first time this spring. This specialized, four-part program allows Doctors of Chiropractic to broaden their knowledge of chiropractic sports medicine, serve more athletes, and increase their earning potential. The course includes 50 live hours of instruction at the CUKC campus in Overland Park, Kan., as well as 50 online hours offered through DCOnline. Continuing Education Hours (CEU) for the live portion are available through CUKC for select states.

In January, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation appointed Dr. Cheryl Carpenter-Davis, Dean of Cleveland University-Kansas City’s College of Health Sciences, to the Community Foundation’s Regional Advisory Council. As a council member, she will work to advance the Community Foundation’s 2017 strategic plans.

Positive changes at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) are a common occurrence, and one of the most recent is the addition of Chef Christopher Snyder to Café Cleveland. An old hand in the kitchen, Snyder has been cooking since he was 16. After Chef Lee Killian moved on to another assignment for Treat America Food Services, the company was left with a vacancy at CUKC.

Presenters for the three-day event ran the gamut of topics and specialties, and guests included: Dr. Lawrence Beem ’70, Dr. Krista Burns, Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III ’75, Bharon Hoag, Dr. Sarah Kucera ’06, Dr. Jeffrey Lavell, Lisa Markley, Dale Marrant, Kathy Mills Chang, Dr. Rick Morris ’77, Dr. Brendan Murray ’88, Dr. Sonia O’Donnell McGowin ’10 and Dr. Mark Wade ’11.

The Healthy KC Workplace Wellness Action Team recently named Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) “Silver Level Healthy KC Certified,” for 2016. The team, a division of the Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, made the designation based on their review of the Healthy Workplace Wellness Certification application completed by CU-KC. Based on the responses submitted by Cleveland, the team determined that the institution had attained silver level status.

The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) recently recognized two faculty members from Cleveland University-Kansas City for their contributions at the NBCE Test Committee meetings held Aug. 26-27. Dr. Thomas K. Nichols served as a subject matter expert on the General Diagnosis committee, and Dr. Jason Qualls served in the same capacity on the Physiotherapy committee. The two reviewed, edited and analyzed exam questions for content and appropriateness for future General Diagnosis and Physiology examinations.

After graduating from Cleveland University-Kansas City’s (CUKC) College of Chiropractic in 2014, Dr. Abby Delich noticed a concerning pattern in the patients she encountered. While many of the conditions that she saw were injuries as a result of trauma; much more alarming for Delich were the number of patients who were suffering from health issues related to chronic disease. Motivated by this, Delich wanted to broaden her ability to make a healthy difference in society. She returned to CUKC and earned a Master of Health Promotion (MHSP) degree, graduating in 2015.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CUKC) once again received a favorable report from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) regarding board scores, this time for the Spring 2016 term. Test results for Cleveland students on Parts I, II, III, IV and the Physiotherapy portion showed that CU-KC is outpacing the national average for chiropractic institutions. The NBCE is the international testing agency for the chiropractic profession.

The paper outlines the Cleveland’s movements from their first practice in Webster City, Iowa, to all of their practice locations in Kansas City. It also includes an overview of all of the campus locations, including one “lost campus” that was located at 1417 Linwood Blvd.

An article penned by Dr. Steve Agocs, associate professor at Cleveland University-Kansas City, was published in the Summer 2016 issue of the peer-reviewed journal, Chiropractic History, which was released in June. Chiropractic History is the scholarly journal of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC).

The agreement will allow graduates of MCC’s associate of arts, associate of science in biology and associate of science in chemistry to transfer credits toward Cleveland’s bachelor’s degree in human biology. CU-KC’s human biology degree prepares its graduates for professional study in a variety of health science fields, such as chiropractic, osteopathic, medical and medical technology, dental and dental hygiene, optometry, physical therapy and others.

The SevenDays movement began as an effort to change hearts and minds following the deaths of three individuals at the Jewish Community Center and Village Shalom in Overland Park, Kan., on April 13, 2014. As result of that hate crime, SevenDays was formed to strengthen the bonds of community by promoting strength and unity through diversity regardless of race, religion or culture. The organization’s goal is to overcome the acts of hate that have become so pervasive in our society by promoting education and a deeper understanding of those around us.

Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president of CU-KC, said the agreement is beneficial for both institutions, and he looks forward to the bright future that lies ahead.

The Clevelanders heard from a host of political voices, anchored by keynote speaker Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.). A strong supporter of quality care for America’s veterans, Isakson was instrumental in guiding the 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act through the Senate last year. The act included a provision that backed expanding access for veterans to services provided by chiropractors in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs health delivery system.

What a year it has been for food here at Cleveland University-Kansas City! And that was proven with our talented Café Cleveland chefs and their award for “Department of the Year.” So in honor of chefs Bianca Mason, Lee Killian and Patricia Williams, here are the most craved dishes of 2015.

Held at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel, the weekend was well-attended with 43 of the 47 registered doctors being Cleveland alums. An additional 30 guests participated in the various social events away from the CEUs, further bolstering the attendance. As a result, the weekend drew more people than in past years.

Accepting the award on behalf of Cleveland was Simone Briand, library director. Briand said the library at CU-KC was chosen for using technology that had a positive impact on library operations, and that benefitted users of the facility. As the recipient of one of only five honors given by HSLNKC, the library at Cleveland was among elite company in the region, and Briand said it was a tremendous honor for she and her staff.

The evening began with a social hour at 6 p.m., to allow those present to enjoy the company of their fellow attendees. This was followed by dinner at 7 p.m. to officially start the evening’s festivities. The meal included a main course consisting of rib eye steak, chicken saltimbocca or spinach/ricotta ravioli, with roasted potatoes, spinach, dinner rolls and strawberry shortcake for dessert.

If you were to ask most people that work in the healthcare field why they chose that career, most of the time the answer is going to be that they want to help people. This usually applies to chiropractors as well. We all want to help people feel better, get rid of pain, and lead healthier lives. Luckily, here at Cleveland University-Kansas City we do not have to wait until we graduate to start helping people.

On Jan. 15, 2016, eight students from chiropractic colleges, including CUKC student Casey Shipps, attended the 13th Annual National Board of Chiropractic Examiners student leadership forum. The NBCE president, Dr. Donna L. Craft, kicked off the forum by welcoming us to Greeley, Colo., and letting us know about our jam-packed itinerary for the day. After a quick tour of the building, the group sat down to discuss several relevant topics concerning the national boards and each of our chiropractic colleges.

Cleveland University-Kansas City will host a Discovery Day Open House, Friday, March 25 on campus. Scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the day will include a welcome from Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president, who will share information about the University and various aspects of the chiropractic profession.

When Cleveland cancels classes on a Friday I love to see what the city has to offer.

While it’s easy to get overwhelmed with studying, tests and upcoming finals, there are always welcome distractions.

When I first started chiropractic college, it seemed like I would never make it this far. Being an intern was only a daydream that occurred between studying for exams.

Every year around this time, Cleveland celebrates homecoming.

I am not from the Kansas City area and I am not a baseball fan. Why then am I so excited that the Kansas City Royals are in the 2015 World Series?

Overland Park, Kansas was recently recognized by 24/7 Wall Street.com, as one of “America’s 50 Best Cities to Live.” Home to the campus of Cleveland University-Kansas City, and with a population of just under 185,000 people, the suburban community was ranked number 15 out of 50 locales that made the list. Researchers gathered data for the 550 cities in the U.S. with more than 65,000 residents. They reviewed information pertaining to employment growth, crime rates, education attainment, housing affordability and other factors, to develop the list. For more information click here.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) welcomed more than 30 guests to campus Oct. 16 for a “Discovery Day” open house. Hosted by the Office of Admissions, the day offered potential students the chance to explore the curriculum, tour the campus and talk with current students and professors. The popular event was the final open house at Cleveland for 2015.

Alumni returned to Cleveland University-Kansas City Oct. 9-11 for Homecoming 2015 and found a celebration that offered a touch of Hollywood. The theme this year was “We’re rolling out the red carpet for YOU.” When the red carpet was rolled out, the people rolled in, as a robust crowd of more than 650 people participated in the festivities. Attendees could earn up to 20 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and with an exceptional group of speakers throughout the weekend, it was a star-studded affair for Cleveland and the profession.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) has announced the addition of Dr. Gery Hochanadel as vice president of academic affairs. Hochanadel assumed his duties on Oct. 1, bringing more than 35 years of experience in academia to the CU-KC campus. He will direct the academic growth of the university, to include enhancement of the existing educational programs, and exploration and implementation of additional curriculum offerings.

Dr. Mark Wade is a passionate ambassador for chiropractic. That statement rang true when he was a student at Cleveland Chiropractic College, where prior to graduating in 2011, he served for two years as the institution’s representative for the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS). And it’s every bit as true today, as Wade is championing the profession in Southern Europe with his practice in Parma, Italy.

An artist posthumously donated to the Cleveland Chiropractic College in appreciation for the treatment she received there late in her life.

Attendees of the 4th Annual Founders Day celebration at Cleveland Chiropractic College were energized by a stellar collection of speakers from the profession. The June 11 special event served as an alternative learning experience for those pursuing the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree. Founders Day featured Cleveland alumni and clinicians, as well as guests from outside the College, all gathering to share their knowledge with current students.

There’s arguably no better sports outing in Kansas City right now than a trip to Kauffman Stadium to watch the red-hot Royals play in defense of their 2014 American League Championship. That was made wildly apparent when tickets for the 13th annual “Cleveland Day at the Royals” event sold out in record time.

Ask someone who’s a surfer, and they’ll likely say it’s a sport like no other. They are water warriors who challenge themselves and the ocean, attempting to tame the next big wave. Dr. Derek Levy ’83 has possessed surfing’s competitive fire for most of his life. It could be said that the water fueled his internal flame, if only in the figurative sense. And after more than four decades on the water, it still burns brightly within, a reminder that he is a part of the ocean, just as the ocean is part of him.

Several new faces populated the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) campus on July 10, as the Office of Admissions welcomed another large group to campus for their “Discovery Day” open house. More than 70 visitors made the trip to Kansas City for the second open house of 2015. They experienced a day of education and exploration, as they learned more about the institution’s educational programs.

Cleveland Chiropractic College’s “Leading the Future” capital campaign recently received a $550,000 pledge from Standard Process Inc. This gift provides important funding for capital needs at both college campuses, Los Angeles and Kansas City.

The Success Strategies program at Cleveland Chiropractic College has received a $250,000 grant from the William M. Harris Family Foundation. This grant will expand the Success Strategies program, which is dedicated to enhancing professional opportunities for its students at both the Kansas City and Los Angeles campuses.

The Cleveland Chiropractic College board of trustees set aside time during its meeting Jan. 21 to recognize one of its own, board member Dr. Gloria Lee-Ford.

The California Chiropractic Association (CCA) recently announced their support for a political candidate who is a graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College’s Los Angeles campus. Dr. Bill Jose Uriarte ’77 is running in the Democratic primary for the 7th Assembly District which encompasses Santa Rosa, Napa County, Vallejo and Fairfield.

The administration at Cleveland College is pleased to announce that Dr. Karen Doyle has joined the College to direct the Master of Science in Health Promotion program on the Kansas City campus. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has approved the degree and the College will launch the new program in September with Doyle at the helm.

A career in the armed services and one in chiropractic are similar in that both involve adjustments. A chiropractor gives adjustments to patients, while soldiers make adjustments in battle. Captain Dr. Scott Smith is one of the few to work in both capacities in Iraq. As both a chiropractor and a soldier, he was able to serve his fellow man while serving his country.

Cleveland Chiropractic College received notice April 28, 2010, that its Master of Science in Health Promotion (MSHP) degree program has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).

Although the seal was broken a couple months ago on the newly renovated auditorium at the Los Angeles campus of Cleveland Chiropractic College, time was set aside by college administrators for an official dedication ceremony May 26. Work on the renovation project, funded by a $500,000 gift by Standard Process Inc., was completed in February.

A large crowd was present May 19 on the CCCLA campus to celebrate Founder’s Day 2010. More than 120 students joined faculty, staff and special guests to honor the founders of the College, while also celebrat­ing the birthday of Dr. Carl S. Cleveland Jr.

Students, faculty and staff at Cleveland Chiropractic College worked together June 1-3 on an email campaign to increase support among elected officials regarding chiropractic care for veterans. This comes as Congress is considering new legislation that would drastically change the way veterans receive care.
If passed, the legislation would vastly increase the number of sites where veterans can receive chiropractic care. In May, the U.S. House of Representatives Veterans Affairs Committee unanimously passed H.R. 1017, which would phase in the expansion of chiropractic services to more than 120 additional Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers across the country.

Admissions personnel from both the Los Angeles and Kansas City campuses represented Cleveland Chiropractic College at the 2010 Bi-Annual National Association of Advisors for Health Professionals Convention in June in Atlanta, Ga.

Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City will be the host for a “Walk ‘N’ Roll” event to benefit Camp MITIOG, Saturday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. Walkers and those opting to roll, will depart from the campus of Cleveland Chiropractic College at 10850 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park, Kan., on a one-mile loop past nearby parks, gardens and fountains. The participants will then return to the Cleveland campus for a “Family Fun Fair” featuring magic, music, face painting and other family activities. Registration begins at 10 a.m.

In keeping with its continued support of health and wellness, Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City (CCCKC) welcomed more than 200 Kansas youths for the 6th Annual Youth Leadership Summit Sept. 2. Students were on campus from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., where the majority of their time was spent attending breakout sessions that explored ways to avoid underage drinking and drug use.

If you had asked Dr. William Strickland 25 years ago what his future held, he’d likely have said he was destined for a career in the spotlight, either playing music or making movies or some combination thereof. And he would have been mostly right in that assessment. That is, with the exception of his foray into chiropractic, something that wasn’t on his radar back then, but is certainly part of the fabric of his life today.

Chiropractic has always been about the amazing power the body has to heal itself. At the core of this philosophy is the chiropractic adjustment and spinal health, which allows the body to naturally function at an optimal level. For nearly a century, Cleveland Chiropractic College has been a strong proponent of this philosophy of health.

The Los Angeles and Kansas City campuses of Cleveland Chiropractic College recently held “Day of Welcome” activities to greet all students starting classes this fall. New students were able to familiarize themselves with the campus and to complete any last minute details prior to the start of classes. More importantly, it gave all students a chance to interact with each other in a relaxed setting.

The annual fall gathering of Cleveland Chiropractic College-Los Angeles alumni took place Sept. 25, as more than 150 guests returned to campus for “Coming Home 2010.” Attendance for the event has increased steadily over the past five years with the number of attendees growing by more than 50 people since 2006.

The sun was shining and the Santa Ana winds were whistling as college donors and friends gathered Oct. 25 in the Private Dining Room at the Cleveland-Los Angeles campus. Alums, colleagues and friends chatted away over appetizers and cold drinks during a social event to honor friends of the college.

Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Becky Halstead will speak on Cleveland Chiropractic College’s Overland Park campus at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 22. The first female graduate of West Point to attain the rank of general, Halstead led troops into battle in Operation Iraqi Freedom. She is a strong supporter of chiropractic, and her visit is sponsored by the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress.

“Unlock the Mystery” was the theme this year for Homecoming 2010 at Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City (CCCKC). And while the guests attending the mystery dinner theater on Saturday night may have had difficulty deciphering the evening’s clues, one thing was obvious to everyone: the weekend event was a rousing success! More than 280 doctors, 300 students, 20 chiropractic assistants and 40 exhibitors gathered on the Overland Park campus Oct. 9-11 to celebrate CCCKC’s homecoming and the Kansas Chiropractic Association’s fall convention.

The trend of Clevelanders in service to the profession continues as CCCLA student Heidi Henson was named the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) National Legislative Chair at the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting Sept. 29-Oct. 2 in Newport, R.I.

Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City (CCCKC) recently had the opportunity to promote the message of health and wellness as a primary sponsor for the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Expo. Held Oct. 27 at the Overland Park Convention Center, the event ran from 12:30-6:30 p.m. and featured more than 100 exhibitors from the Overland Park business community sharing information about their products and services.

A good friend of the chiropractic profession recently visited Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City (CCCKC). David Chapman-Smith was on campus Nov. 2-3 to share with Clevelanders his insight on the role of chiropractic in global health care. While at CCCKC, he gave a presentation to the Foundation in Philosophy and Science of Chiropractic class taught by Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III. The following day he offered a second presentation open to all students, faculty and staff.

Students, faculty and staff at Cleveland Chiropractic College’s Los Angeles campus recently had the chance to gather together for a little relaxation and revelry. This was thanks to CCCLA’s chapter of the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA), which sponsored its first Fall Gala.

To show gratitude for the countless hours students devote to serving the College, their communities and the chiropractic profession, CCCLA held a special recognition ceremony Nov. 10. The annual event honors the ongoing commitment to service shown by Cleveland students throughout the year.

The Alumni Association at Cleveland Chiropractic College-Los Angeles (CCCLA) recently named Dr. Tammy Cassa “Alum of the Year” for 2010. Cassa, a 2008 graduate of the College, was given the honor for her tireless efforts on behalf of CCCLA and its alumni.

CLEVELAND CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE SYSTEM PRESIDENT, DR. CARL S. CLEVELAND III, ANNOUNCED TODAY THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CEASE OPERATIONS AT CLEVELAND CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE-LOS ANGELES IN 2011. CLEVELAND-LA WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT NEW UNDERGRADUATE OR DC STUDENTS, CLOSING THE LOS ANGELES CAMPUS AT THE END OF SUMMER TRIMESTER IN AUGUST 2011.

Shah Soleimani, a student at Cleveland-LA, was recently named to the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council (ACA-SC) Board of Directors. A member of the board through Jan. 2012, Soleimani’s primary duty will be to act as the communications contact between the national board and the ACA student liaisons from each chiropractic college. Additionally, he will also conduct business meetings at national events and coordinate national conference calls between those liaisons.

To pursue community outreach efforts and to promote the profession, Cleveland student Jennifer Knobbe attended a college fair March 8 at Johnson Elementary School in Kansas City. The school is comprised of more than 300 students in grades K-5 and the event was held to encourage students to begin thinking about their future educational endeavors.

In a move to offer a seamless transition into its degree programs, Cleveland Chiropractic College has signed an articulation agreement with Emporia (Kan.) State University (ESU). The agreement will allow students to complete their ESU degree while concurrently pursuing the Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the college. The agreement is one of more than a dozen that CCC has with other institutions.

Cleveland Chiropractic College’s Los Angeles campus hosted the 8th Annual Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) Leadership Conference on May 21-22. The star-studded chiropractic weekend featured more than 20 of the professions most elite doctors as speakers in what organizers called “the largest and most high-profile leadership conference to date.”

There is something special about the serenity of Midwestern living. It offers a quality of life that is simply unlike any other. Unfortunately, it is also home to Tornado Alley, an area that encompasses portions of eight states, including Missouri, that offers a high risk for severe weather. As a result, people living in the affected area must be prepared for those storms. And so, it becomes a way of life. People watch the weather and listen for the warning sirens that announce approaching storms. That’s what people do. But the residents of Joplin, Mo., could not have anticipated what would happen on May 22. A massive storm plunged the city of 50,000 into a natural disaster area of epic proportions. That’s what EF-5 tornados do.

More than 15 Clevelanders participated in the United Way’s 17th Annual “Day of Caring” June 4. This marked the eighth consecutive year CCCKC has been involved.

Twenty-two faculty, staff and students, along with several friends of the college, participated in the 3rd Annual Christian A. Cleveland Memorial Week of Service June 17-24. They volunteered for six organizations and logged nearly 70 hours of combined service during the week.

Interns from Cleveland Chiropractic College were among more than 1,000 people who attended the “Touchdown Family Fest Citywide Free Health Fair” on July 16 at Arrowhead Stadium. Made possible through a partnership between the Kansas City Chiefs and Truman Medical Centers (TMC), the program was started in 2010 to promote health and wellness in the community.

Gov. Sam Brownback recently appointed Dr. Mark Balderson, a 1978 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College, to the Kansas Athletic Commission. The five-person panel administers laws and regulations to govern regulated sports and wrestling in the state. Balderson will serve as chair of the commission for a term of four years. This is his second term of service on the commission; he was first appointed to the post in 2006.

As part of its mission to promote health and wellness, Cleveland Chiropractic College served as host for the 7th Annual Youth Leadership Summit (YLS) Sept. 1. The day included 190 middle and high school students, from 21 area schools, who gathered on campus to address problem behavior in their schools and communities. More than 50 adult sponsors were also in attendance to help the students address a wide range of issues, including substance abuse and bullying.

Cleveland Chiropractic College is pleased to announce that Dr. Julia Bartlett has joined its academic team as dean of clinical education. For the last five years, she has served as the associate dean in the chiropractic program at Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU).

A large crowd converged on the campus of Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City Oct. 7-9, as alums returned to take part in annual Homecoming festivities. More than 190 doctors of chiropractic from 15 states and Puerto Rico joined more than 300 students and 26 exhibitors for a weekend of networking and learning about their profession. Just as in previous years, it was a perfect blend of the past, present and future of the profession.

Cleveland Chiropractic College was recently recognized by the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC) for offering 100 years of chiropractic education at its Los Angeles campus. Alana Callender, Ph.D., executive director of the AHC, presented a plaque to Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president, commending the College for its century of service to chiropractic education in California from 1911-2011.

In an effort that was both promotional and educational, Cleveland University-Kansas City served as the event sponsor for the Overland Park Business-2-Business Expo on Oct. 19. Held at the Overland Park Convention Center, the annual event is a showcase for companies to share their products and services with the general public and potential clients. More than 100 local entities were present at the event, which lasted from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The faculty at Cleveland Chiropractic College now has new representation, as the new Faculty Council officers for the upcoming year were recently announced. Serving for the 2011-12 year are Dr. Deborah Denno, president; Dr. Steve Agocs, vice president; and Dr. Michael Mitchael ’92, secretary. Serving as representatives are Dr. Brittany Gorres-Martin, Dr. Jon Wilson ’03 and Dr. Erin Stubblefield. Electronic ballots sent to all part-time and full-time faculty members were to be submitted by Oct. 10.

Faculty and staff at Cleveland Chiropractic College recently gathered for the 15th annual United Way campaign kick-off on campus. Held Nov. 3 in the Dining Hall, the festivities included a video and a short presentation by United Way officials who were on site to share the ways their organization is able help those in need. They shared stories of their success and how their work is made possible through the generosity of others.

Two Cleveland alums were recognized at the Kansas Chiropractic Association (KCA) fall convention in October. Receiving awards for 2011 were Dr. Ray Conley ’72, who was named KCA “Doctor of the Year.” A member and former president of the KCA Kansas City Metro District, Conley was appointed to the Kansas Board of Healing Arts by Governor Bill Graves in 2002, and is currently in his third term there.

Four interns from Cleveland Chiropractic College recently visited with students at Shawnee Church of the Nazarene’s Adventure Time Preschool. Emma Veyna, Shelby McDaniel, Heather Zach and Jeff Setter traveled to the school to share information about the skeletal system with the group of 5-year-olds. Their presentation was a hit with the children, as was the special “guest” who made the trip with them.

Forgetting about academics for a night and nurturing one’s social side were the priorities for a night of fun Jan. 28, as more than 350 students, faculty and staff from Cleveland Chiropractic College attended its annual Winter Formal. Held at the Sheraton Crown Center on the Plaza, the theme for this year’s event was “Winter Wonderland.” And with unseasonably warm temperatures, there seemed to be more winter inside the venue than out.

Preparing for the future with a nod to the past, Cleveland Chiropractic College (CCC) celebrated Founders Day on June 7. The day recognized the founders of the institution, while providing a day of alternative education offerings for the student body. The event was coordinated by the CCC administration.

On Dec. 2 students and faculty grabbed a chance to throw a pie at a few good sports. The event, the brainchild of SACA Vice President Jeff Campbell, began with open voting for the top two faculty and top two students. Votes cost $1 and all proceeds benefit SACA and the annual trip to the National Chiropractic Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.

Cleveland Chiropractic College (CCC) was pulsing with activity Oct. 12-14 as hundreds of Cleveland alumni and guests populated the campus for Homecoming 2012. This year’s celebration was twofold for the College, as the institution also celebrated its 90th anniversary, which served as the theme for the gathering. This year also marked the return of the Kansas Chiropractic Association (KCA), which held its annual convention concurrently with Homecoming.

Clevelanders joined together to help others during the 4th Annual Christian A. Cleveland Memorial Week of Service. Held June 25-29, the week is a time when College personnel volunteer a portion of their time to assist others throughout the city while fulfilling the mission of service.

It is no secret that a career in chiropractic offers practitioners the chance to dramatically improve patient health for both work and play. And in some instances, there’s an opportunity to help those whose play is also their work. Such was the case for Dr. Patrick Hammond, a 1997 Cleveland graduate who was the official chiropractor for the 2012 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game.

The first chapter of a new story at Cleveland College took place Aug. 9, as the first students in the College of Graduate Studies were granted degrees in a hooding ceremony on campus. Paula J. Raibble and Todd R. Allen were the inaugural recipients of the Master of Science in Health Promotion (MSHP) degree. They were the first of what is expected to be a long line of MSHP graduates in the years to come.

As part of the Homecoming 2012 weekend festivities, the Kansas Chiropractic Association named Dr. Steven J. Gould ’89 the KCA “Doctor of the Year.”

Dr. Dan Bachler, a 2012 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College, knew long before he completed his Doctor of Chiropractic degree that he would use his healing hands for more than just a livelihood. The seed was actually planted nearly four years before he enrolled at CCC, when a chance meeting set a new course for his life and career.

Jannise Nathaniel, a Tri-VI student at CCC, has been elected the National Student Representative for the Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA). The honor came during the 31st annual convention of the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) in Miami June 28-30.

It was 1989, and 20-year-old Ashley Cleveland was helping out in the CCC Postgrad Department over her summer break from Stephens College, where she was working on her undergraduate degree and focusing on creative writing. During a casual conversation, she was asked, because of her last name, if she had ever considered becoming a chiropractor. Without hesitation she replied succinctly, “It’s not for me.”

Dr. Adana Moses, a 2009 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College-Los Angeles (CCCLA), was recently elected president of the CCCLA Alumni Association board. Moses said she and her cabinet look forward to a positive experience working on behalf of the College and its alumni.

It will likely be months before the final tally is known for the damage done in the eastern United States by Hurricane Sandy. The epic storm killed more than 100 people with a volatile mix of wind, rain, flooding and snow not seen in the region for decades. Fires, contaminated water and widespread power outages provided additional hazards, making the destruction complete. When the time came to help those ravaged by the storm, Cleveland Chiropractic College’s alum, Dr. William ‘Buddy’ Ramsey ’95 was there to answer the call.

Dr. Dave Opperman, an April 2012 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College, was featured Dec. 17 on Kansas City’s FOX4-TV “Pay It Forward” segment. In the piece, Opperman is paid back by a patient he treated after an injury despite her lack of insurance.

The Ruth R. Cleveland Memorial Library at Cleveland Chiropractic College (CCC) was recently named “Outstanding Academic Health Science Library for 2012” by the Health Sciences Library Network of Kansas City (HSLNKC). The annual award is one of five honors presented to area health libraries. The CCC library was selected for the award based on professional excellence, the quality of its resources and its service to students, faculty, staff, alumni and other health care professionals that utilize the facility.

Several representatives from Cleveland University-Kansas City recently joined a large contingent of their peers in Washington, D.C., for the 20th Annual Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) – Research Agenda Conference (RAC). Held March 14-16 at the Washington Hilton, the weekend event was a gathering of the brightest and most distinguished members of the chiropractic research and academic community. According to the ACCs web site, the goal for this year was to “examine, create and build the future of chiropractic.”

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) was well represented at the 2013 National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC) held March 6-10 in Washington, D.C. Twenty-four students made the trip to the nation’s capital for the conference, joining more than 500 fellow chiropractic students, practitioners and chiropractic assistants for an extended weekend of education and chiropractic legislative activities. The conference is the premier event of its kind for those associated with the profession.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) was focused on better health through education April 1-3 as the campus celebrated National Public Health Week (NPHW). Faculty staff and students from all of CU-KC’s programs enjoyed a variety of events coordinated by Master of Science in Health Promotion (MSHP) students. The activities gave the campus community a way to explore better living through better choices.

One never knows where a career path may lead, but in some instances it might just include places more distant than one ever thought possible. Such was the case for Dr. Lon Johnson, a 1983 Cleveland graduate who practiced in the Kansas City area and in Eureka Springs, Ark., after graduation. While contemplating career possibilities in Nevada, he learned of an overseas practice that was in need of a chiropractor, so he took the job. He spent the next 14 years in Croatia.

Founders Day 2013 at Cleveland Chiropractic College was a spirited mix of education, information and inspiration, as the administration recognized the founders of the institution, while preparing the next generation of leaders in the profession. Held June 13 on the Cleveland campus, the College substituted the regular curriculum with an alternative learning program that included a series of more than 20 seminar sessions for professional development.

Providing health care to people in need was the goal on Saturday, June 29 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, as a large group from Cleveland Chiropractic College joined with other health care professionals for the “Touchdown Family Fest Health & Wellness Extravaganza.” The third annual day-long event was held on the club level of the stadium. Fifteen clinicians, and more than 75 interns from Cleveland gave free physicals to hundreds of area residents. According to the event sponsor, Truman Medical Center, more than 2,000 people attended the health and wellness fair this year. It is the largest event of its kind in the area.

At some point, we all find ourselves at a crossroads. Whether it’s spiritual, psychological or professional, it is a moment that defines who we are, or perhaps, who we would like to be. The latter was true for Dr. Rich Day ’08, after witnessing the positive effects of chiropractic on his young son. For Day, it was a crossroads that changed his life forever.

More than 5,000 people converged on the Overland Park campus of Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual “Light the Night” walk Sept. 20. The event is held each year to draw attention to the fight against cancer. This is the second year CU-KC has hosted the event.

More than 650 alumni, students and friends of Cleveland Chiropractic College arrived on campus Oct. 11-13 for Homecoming 2013. The theme for this year’s event was “The Road Ahead,” which set the stage for attendees to celebrate the past with an eye on embracing the future. Clevelanders shared the weekend with members of the Kansas Chiropractic Association (KCA), who held their fall convention in conjunction with the homecoming festivities.

Nearly 400 Clevelanders were part of the sellout crowd of 76,394 on hand at Arrowhead Stadium Oct. 13 to watch as the Kansas City Chiefs rolled to a 6-0 record by defeating the Oakland Raiders 24-7. The group from CCC converged on Arrowhead as part of the College’s 8th Annual “Cleveland Day at Arrowhead” event, which was organized by the Office of Student Services. This year’s Arrowhead event was packaged as part of the college’s annual Homecoming 2013 celebration, giving it an extra dose of energy.

Dr. Kelly Baltuska a 2012 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College, will be featured on the Voice America Internet radio show, “Be Fit . . .For Life,” Oct. 21 at noon.

Dreams of what we want to be when we grow up don’t always come true. Maybe in part for some, but generally what we end up pursuing as a career is miles away from cowboy, astronaut, football player and the like. A lucky few realize that dream. And then there’s Dr. Jake Gill ’00, who hit the boyhood dreams jackpot by becoming both a doctor and a country music star.

Dr. Daniel Redwood, a professor of clinical sciences at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC), wrote an opinion piece that was recently published in The Kansas City Star. Titled “Tough Choices Ahead on Medicaid Reform,” the article ran on page A17 of the Nov. 13, 2013, issue of the newspaper. It was included as part of the editorial section’s popular “As I See It” series.

Going the distance for the profession is certainly one way to describe 2013 for Dr. Chris Bantock. After his graduation in April, he prepared himself for an odyssey that few get to experience. During the summer, he traveled to Botswana as part of the World Spine Care (WSC) Initiative. The WSC is a non-profit organization of health care professionals that offer treatment for spine-related conditions in underserved areas around the globe.

Dr. Steve Agocs, a clinician and assistant professor at Cleveland University-Kansas City, recently had the first in a series of articles about kinesiology taping published inDynamic Chiropractic magazine. The first submission titled, “Elastic Therapeutic Taping for the Lumbar Spine,” appeared in the Feb. 15 issue of the publication. This will be followed by up to five additional articles throughout the year, each examining functional taping in the chiropractic setting.

More than 50 area higher education leaders converged on Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) March 1 for the Kansas City Professional Development Council’s (KCPDC) 2014 Enhancing Teaching & Learning (ETL) Conference. CU-KC, one of the KCPDC’s 10 member institutions, served as host for representatives from Baker University, Colorado Technical University-Kansas City, DeVry University, Johnson County Community College, Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kansas State University-Olathe, Metropolitan Community College, Park University and University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Fourteen students from Cleveland Chiropractic College (CCC) joined hundreds of other chiropractic students and practitioners Feb. 26-March 2 in Washington, D.C., for the 2014 National Chiropractic Legislative Conference (NCLC). Held at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, the annual event offered something special for the group from CCC, as the keynote speaker was Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS). Not only does Moran share his home state of Kansas with the College, he also shares the same passion about chiropractic care for those in the armed forces.

A large contingent from Cleveland Chiropractic College (CCC) joined nearly 500 practitioners, researchers, educators and others associated with the chiropractic profession March 20-22 in Orlando for the 21st Annual Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) Education Conference – Research Agenda Conference (RAC). Held at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, the theme for the event was “Aiming for Effective Change: Leadership in Chiropractic Education, Research and Clinical Practice.” Those in attendance explored different elements of the profession that will build the future of chiropractic, including academics, research and leadership.

Clevelanders ‘laced ’em up to throw it down’ during a recent 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament fundraiser. Held May 17 at Switzer Park in Overland Park, the tournament was sponsored by Sports Council and the Student American Black Chiropractic Association (SABCA). The tournament was organized to aid Sports Council in its sponsorship of two Cleveland basketball teams that compete in local league play.

With a nod to the past, and a focus on the present, more than 300 Clevelanders prepared for their future during Cleveland Chiropractic College’s (CCC) 3rd Annual Founders Day celebration. Held June 12, the event honored the founders of the College and offered an alternative learning experience for students pursuing the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The day included a variety of special activities that took the place of regularly scheduled classes, including presentations by Cleveland alumni.

Conversations about professional sports in Kansas City usually revolve around the Kansas City Chiefs. With the 1985 World Series Championship a distant memory, and multiple years of futility since, the Kansas City Royals are generally an after thought. Until this year, that is. By June 20, the club was back at home, just two days removed from a ten-game winning streak. They faced the Seattle Mariners in front of a sold-out crowd that included more than 550 Clevelanders.

Passion is at the core of what chiropractors do every day. It’s also the fuel that drives many in the profession to step outside their comfort zones for causes greater than their own. Dr. Emily McLeod Long ’00 took such a step for the first time during the summer of 2013, when she volunteered to join a mission trip to Africa organized by fellow Clevelander Dr. Chad Hawk ’99. The 14 days McLeod Long spent in Ghana with Epik Missions were life-altering, and have prompted three return trips to Africa in the last six months.

Sunny skies and a near-record turnout set the stage for a highly successful event as the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) at Cleveland Chiropractic College sponsored its 5th Annual Golf Tournament on June 28. Held at Deer Creek Golf Club in Overland Park, the tournament had 15 teams and 60 golfers participating.

Cleveland Chiropractic College once again answered the call to serve others as a large contingent of Clevelanders participated in the 4th Annual Touchdown Family Fest, July 19 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Sponsored by Truman Medical Center (TMC), the day-long event offered free, basic health care services to those in need, including dental and vision screenings for children and adults, as well as adult physicals and youth sports physicals. This is the second year Cleveland has partnered with TMC for this popular community event.

The Cleveland campus community recently answered the United Way’s call to “Stuff the Bus” as part of the organization’s annual effort to collect school supplies for families in need. The campus drive, held Aug. 1-14, marked Cleveland’s ninth consecutive year of participation as part of the institution’s service mission.

An estimated 7,000 people arrived on the Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) campus Sept. 19 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s annual “Light the Night” walk against cancer. The event was held to raise awareness about blood-related cancers and to generate funds to aid in the treatment and to help find a cure. Fundraising teams in the Kansas City metro answered the call, raising more than $600,000 for the cause.

A crowd of more than 675 people gathered on the campus of Cleveland Chiropractic College (CCC) Oct. 10-12 for Homecoming 2014. The “No Place Like HOMEcoming,” theme utilized a “Wizard of Oz” motif, and by the end of the weekend, the Continuing Education Units (CEU) had transformed some in attendance, just like the characters in the classic 1939 movie. The visitors likely realized a brain, enlightened with new wisdom, courage enhanced to introduce new treatment techniques into practice, and a heart infused with a greater passion to aid those in need.

A recent article in the Hutchinson (Kan.) News referred to chiropractic as being a profession that has one of the most positive employment outlooks in the years ahead. Citing information from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics Occupational Handbook, the story called chiropractic a career that is considered “golden” because of the anticipated higher demand for chiropractic care. The handbook predicts that the demand for chiropractors will rise 28 percent between now and 2020.

Dr. Larry Franken, an instructor for the Master of Science in Health Promotion (MSHP) program at Cleveland University-Kansas City, was recently honored by the Kansas Association of Local Health Departments (KALHD). Franken was recognized with KALHD’s “Public Health Champion” award at the 39th Annual Kansas Association of Counties conference, which was held in Wichita Nov. 12-14.

After exploring a variety of options, many players in the National Football League (NFL) have discovered that chiropractic might just be the way to a faster recovery from injuries, and ultimately, a longer career. In the Dec. 10 issue of the USA Today, a story outlines how players have been seeking more “non-pharmaceutical” options to speed their recovery and get them back on the field. As a result, many players have turned to chiropractic, acupuncture and other alternative sources to resolve their injuries. Many NFL teams have now taken the next step in player preservation, and have hired a team chiropractor to assist with treatment. To read the story in its entirety, click here.

A student at Cleveland University-Kansas City was recently profiled in On Patrol, the magazine of the United Service Organization (USO). Marco Gonzalez, a wounded warrior now retired from active duty, shared the story of his service, his injury, and the ongoing journey to reclaim his health. Upon the completion of his undergraduate coursework, he will pursue his Doctor of Chiropractic degree, so he can continue to serve others.

In January 2015, the Cleveland Chiropractic College family lost two long-time servants of the institution and the profession with the passing of Dr. Gloria Lee-Ford and Dr. Andrew Wymore. As these individuals selflessly gave of themselves, we give to them a final tribute in honor of their service to the College, the profession and humanity.

A large crowd from Cleveland University-Kansas City College (CU-KC) enjoyed the night in style Feb. 7, when more than 360 students, faculty and staff gathered at Harrah’s Casino for the annual Cleveland Winter Formal. “Royal Ball” was this year’s theme, and the evening had a regal feel from the start, as students selected their classiest attire to step out for CU-KCs largest social event of the year.

After a positive Las Vegas alumni event in 2014, Cleveland Chiropractic College and the Cleveland Alumni Association were hoping for a similar result for the second year. With more than 58 alumni and friends of the College in attendance, 2015 surpassed the numbers from the inaugural gathering, and proved that it was more than just “Lady Luck” at work last year. With quality speakers and engaged alumni gathered in the “Entertainment Capital of the World,” the recipe for success was a safe bet.

The Office of Admissions at Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) recently rolled out the red carpet for more than 100 guests who traveled to campus for the spring installment of “Discovery Day” open house. Held on March 27, the visitors included more than 80 potential students and their guests.

A team of eight runners from Cleveland University-Kansas City battled rainy conditions for a good cause on April 12, as they joined hundreds of participants taking part in the 15th Annual Brew to Brew Run. The popular 43-mile relay race began at Boulevard Brewing Company in Kansas City and concluded at Free State Brewery in Lawrence, Kan. Proceeds from the event went to benefit Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a life-threatening genetic disease that affects predominantly the lungs and digestive system.

The newest members of the Cleveland family arrived on campus May 11 for “Day of Welcome” festivities. The class of 19 students began their work in the Doctor of Chiropractic program on May 12, taking the first steps in their journey to become the future of chiropractic.

Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC) has taken additional steps to promote wellness in 2015 with the addition of a new program that will improve employee health “bit by bit.” The campus has entered into an agreement with WellSteps, a company that promotes exercise programs designed to improve the current health of workers, while also lowering potential health risks. CU-KC has also provided employees with Fitbit activity monitors that log movement when worn. Users set up an account through the WellSteps web site, and their participation is tracked electronically by WellSteps. Employees can then review their progress at any time, and will earn points and prizes based on their wellness activity throughout the year.

Dr. Jean-Francois Henry, a 1997 graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College, and a resident of Canada, was recently elected president of the Ordre Des Chiropracticiens Du Quebec (OCQ).

Clevelanders gathered May 15 to celebrate the start of the summer trimester with an outdoor party, complete with a cookout and live entertainment. Cleveland’s annual back-to-school picnic featured the 3rd Annual “Cleveland’s Got Talent” contest for students. Competing for a chance to advance to the national “Chiropractic Has Talent” event were three diverse musical acts. Each took the stage with their eye on the prize — a trip to California to compete at nationals for a chance to win $15,000.