“Now that all campuses follow the same trimester rhythm, faculty are exchanging ideas, visiting each other’s labs, and sharing best practices. We’ve hosted faculty from our Fountainhead campus, and they’ve opened their doors to our faculty as well. There’s a mutual respect and a shared sense of pride. We’re all better for it.”
—Joy Lewis, Ed.D, M.S.
Synced for student success
At a time of historic growth and change at Palmer College, Dean of Academic Affairs Joy Lewis, Ed.D., M.S., has been essential in guiding another unprecedented shift at the College: the synchronization of the trimester calendar across campuses. The push for change began with a clear need:
as Palmer continued to grow, operating on two separate academic calendars limited the College’s ability to plan effectively, foster collaboration, and develop consistency across its two campuses. Aligning schedules would remove those barriers and create a stronger, more unified academic environment for every student. Dr. Lewis has helped lead the academic side
of this complex, multi-year transition — one of the most significant in Palmer’s history. The synced trimester schedule now makes it easier for students to transfer credits, access shared faculty and online resources, and participate in cross-campus programs. It also allows for more efficient course planning, unified registration timelines, and a streamlined student experience. Perhaps most importantly, it ensures that
every Palmer student has access to the same opportunities and resources. As the final quarter- based students graduate this fall — boasting an impressive exam pass rate — Dr. Lewis and her team are turning their attention to what’s next: aligning the physical campus with the rigor and innovation of Palmer’s academic program.
That’s where the Florida campus master plan
takes center stage. “The curriculum is only one piece of the
student experience,” Dr. Lewis explains. “We’re designing a campus that supports how students study, collaborate, connect, and grow.” Construction is already underway in Building 2 on a new radiology suite complete with live imaging stations, which is scheduled to open this fall. It’s just one example of how Palmer is investing in spaces that reflect how students learn and how chiropractors practice. Dr. Lewis is also energized by the power
of cross-campus collaboration. “Now that all campuses follow the same trimester rhythm, faculty are exchanging ideas, visiting each other’s labs, and sharing best practices,” she says. “We’ve hosted faculty from our Fountainhead campus, and they’ve opened their doors to our faculty as well. There’s a mutual respect and a shared sense of pride. We’re all better for it.” What ties it all together, she says, is
intentionality. “Palmer has been doing this work for more than a century. That history demands we honor our standards while always looking ahead. Every conversation about our campus begins and ends with teaching and learning. Those will always be our foundation. And it’s what makes this next chapter so exciting.”
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