Life Chiropractic College West

Life Chiropractic College West is a private chiropractic school in Hayward, California, US, known for its Doctor of Chiropractic degree program. Founded as Pacific States Chiropractic College in 1976 by George E. Anderson, the name was changed in 1981 to its current form after a merger with Life Chiropractic College (now Life University).[1]

Life Chiropractic College West
Former name
Pacific States Chiropractic College
MottoExpress your potential.
TypePrivate chiropractic school
Established1976 (1976)
FounderGeorge E. Anderson
PresidentRon Oberstein
Academic staff
55
609
Location
Hayward
,
California
,
United States
ColorsGreen, light blue, and white
     
NicknameGladiators
Websitelifewest.edu

History

Life West traces its roots back to 1976 when it was founded by chiropractor George E. Anderson as Pacific States Chiropractic College. During its first years the school was involved in multiple malfeasance cases resulting in the termination of two administrators.[1] During the early 1980s the school was run by three interim presidents until a merger was agreed between George Anderson, George Wentland, and Sid E. Williams (founder of Life Chiropractic College) to merge Pacific States Chiropractic College with Life College. The result of this merger was the establishment of Life Chiropractic College West in 1981.[2]

Accreditation

The Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program at Life West has been accredited since 1987 by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE).[3][4][5]

The program is also accredited by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners.[6]

References
  1. Gayman, PG; Dileo, PS (1998). "Pacific States Chiropractic College: the legacy of George Emmet Anderson, D.C.". Chiropractic History. 18 (1): 69–76. PMID 11620300.
  2. Ferguson, Alana; Wiese, Glenda. "How Many Chiropractic Schools? An Analysis of Institutions That Offered the D.C. Degree" (PDF). Chiropractic History. 8 (1): 27–36. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  3. "LIFE CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE WEST" (PDF). The Council on Chiropractic Education. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  4. "CCE Members". The Council on Chiropractic Education. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  5. Life Chiropractic College West Catalog and Student Handbook (PDF). 2014–2016. p. 9. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  6. "Board Approved Chiropractic Colleges". CA.gov. Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Retrieved 7 September 2017.
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