Michael S. Sheppard

This document outlines the foundational principles of an educational institution, establishing its mission to promote excellence in chiropractic education focusing on evidence-informed, patient-centered care, scholarship, research, and community engagement. The vision is to be recognized as the premier experience in chiropractic education, with a purpose to inspire and empower individuals for success. The organization operates under four key principles: Safety, Respect, Success, and Efficiency, guided by core values including Integrity, Success, Diversity, Service, and Collegiality.

This document outlines the academic calendar from Fall 2023 to Summer 2026, detailing key dates such as class schedules, holidays, registration periods, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) exam dates, orientations, commencements, and faculty in-service days. It provides a comprehensive overview of important academic events across fall, spring, and summer trimesters for the specified period.

The document outlines the vision for Texas Chiropractic College to become a leader in the advancement and discovery of new knowledge supporting the scientific foundation of chiropractic care and enriching patient care through evidence translation. The strategic focus includes research in biomechanics, falls prevention, healthy aging, and epidemiological investigations into the relationship between chiropractic care and overall health, as well as practice-based research assessing health outcomes in communities.

This document outlines the foundational statements of an organization focused on chiropractic education. Its mission is to promote excellence in the education of practice-ready doctors of chiropractic, emphasizing evidence-informed, patient-centered care, scholarship, research, and community engagement. The vision is to be recognized as the premier experience in chiropractic education, with the overarching purpose of inspiring and empowering individuals to achieve their goals.