LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM Research tells us that nearly half of what students learn in an academic program comes from student- to-student interactions. College administrators have a responsibility to foster an environment that promotes these types of interactions. The value of in-person education extends beyond the lab and the lecture hall. “Our students see other options out there, but they are still asking to come to campus,” says Dr. Weinert. “They see the value not just of in-person lectures and labs, but the discussion groups, for example, as places where you learn from your peers. That’s where you learn the philosophy. That’s where you learn how to think about chiropractic and how to practice your voice in chiropractic.”
The dedication to enhancing the student experience is what sets Palmer apart. “So much goes into creating an enriching life for our students,” says Dr. Marchiori. “We’ve built a learning environment with the infrastructure to support student learning and the opportunities to build networks and relationships that last a lifetime.” At Palmer, buildings are designed with state-of-
the-art technology, with study rooms, and communal spaces at their center. The result is a holistic learning environment where like-minded people can support
and drive each other. “There is a real sense of camaraderie here,” says Jacob. “People are dedicated to making themselves and their fellow students better. It’s one of the things that really makes Palmer stand out from other schools.” “Extracurriculars, student council, the rugby team —
“We have access to everything you could ask for in terms of technology, and then we have the best instructors in the world standing right next to us.”
—Samantha Schumacher, Student 22
those have all been a huge support system for me,” adds Samantha. “If we were completely online, it would be a huge loss. You learn so much just from talking with your peers and spending time with like-minded people.” Palmer is committed to maintaining its rich, on-campus learning community. The College is home to nearly 100 clubs and extracurricular organizations on its three campuses. New buildings like Paul and Donna VanDuyne Hall on the Main Campus give students the opportunity to live comfortably on campus and develop social and intellectual communities. Dr. Weinert understands the benefits of hybrid education and also believes that a fully online curriculum would be a disservice to students. “The reality is you’re not going to know anybody, you will not know your instructors and you will not know your fellow students. Palmer students create lifelong bonds that contribute to making them successful
SAMANTHA SCHUMACHER, TENTH TRIMESTER STUDENT
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