MULTICAMPUS
Carl S. Cleveland III, D.C.
President
Phone: KC: 913-234-0600 LA: 323-906-2095
Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III is a fourth-generation doctor of chiropractic and a member of a chiropractic pioneering family. He is the current president of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges and past president of the Council on Chiropractic Education.
Academics
1964-68 Metropolitan Community College, A.S. Degree
1968-70 University of Missouri, Kansas City, B.S. Biology
1971-75 Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City, Doctor of Chiropractic
1971-74 University of Missouri, Kansas City, Graduate Studies
1972 University of Colorado, Boulder, Graduate Studies in Biomechanics
1973-74 University of Kansas Medical Center, Graduate Studies in Neuroanatomy
Professional Experience
1972-75 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology, University of Missouri- Kansas City
1974-75 Instructor in Laboratories, Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City
1975-78 Dean of Academic Affairs, Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City
1978-82 Executive Vice President, Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City
1981- President, Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City
1992- President, Cleveland Chiropractic College-Los Angeles
Professional Offices Held
Vice President, Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters, CCE, 1996-98
Chairman, Philosophy Department, California Chiropractic Association, 1995-2000
Past Chairman, Principles and Practice Committee, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Past Chairman, Spinal Anatomy Committee, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Board of Directors Member, Council on Chiropractic Education, 1982-2000
Chairman, Panel on Postgraduate and Related Education, Council on Chiropractic Education, 1982-1985; 1990-1993
President, Association of Chiropractic Colleges, 1983-86
Secretary-Treasurer, Council on Chiropractic Education, 1990-92
Executive Committee Member, Council on Chiropractic Education, 1990-98
International Affairs Committee Member, Council on Chiropractic Education, 1990-98
Board of Directors Member, Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Tenets and Science, 1985-
Board of Directors, Chiropractic Centennial Foundation, 1992-
Chairman, Panel on Planning, Council on Chiropractic Education, 1992-94
Vice President, Council on Chiropractic Education, 1992-94
President, Council on Chiropractic Education, 1994-96
Board of Directors Member, Association for the History of Chiropractic, 1993-
National Spokesperson, ACA/ICA Alliance for Chiropractic Progress, 1997-
Secretary Treasurer, Association of Chiropractic Colleges, 2002-
Ruth Sandefur, D.C., Ph.D.
Vice President of Academic Services
Direct phone: 913-234-0610
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ruth.sandefur@cleveland.edu
Cleveland Chiropractic College – D.C.
Park College – B.A.
University of Bridgeport – M.S.
University of Missouri-Kansas City – Ph.D.
Year started at CCC:
1982
Responsibilities: Administer the D.C., B.S., and A.A. degree program.
After practicing in Leavenworth, KS for 15 years, Dr. Sandefur came to Cleveland College part-time and taught courses in the Diagnosis department. She was interested in Research, and worked in that department until 1998, when she became Academic Dean. She was named Vice President of Academic Services in 2003. Dr. Sandefur has published a small number of scholarly publications, and is working on a novel. She loves many kinds of music and has a large CD collection. Movies are her hobby.
J. Dale Marrant, SPHR
Director of Human Resources
Direct Phone: 913-234-0612
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
dale.marrant@cleveland.edu
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Bachelors of Business Administration
University of Missouri-Kansas City - Master of Business Administration,
Dual Emphasis in Human Resources and Organizational Behavior
Year started at CCC: 2006
Responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of the human resource function.
KANSAS CITY
D. Clark Beckley, D.C.
Vice President of Campus Relations, Distinguished Clinical Professor
Direct Phone: 913-234-0609
clark.beckley@cleveland.edu
Cleveland Chiropractic College, Doctor of
Chiropractic
Year Started at CCC: 1976
Dr. Beckley acts as liaison to the President of the College in facilitating communication and effective action among the various campus constituencies, including students, faculty, alumni, and the external campus community. As a Distinguished Professor, Dr. Beckley demonstrates excellence in teaching, mentors other faculty and participates in faculty evaluations and orientation.
Year Started at CCC: 2004
Hampshire College - B.A. in Psychology and Literary Journalism
Marjorie Bradshaw provides administrative support to Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III and other members of the administration. She is a member of the Community Service Coordinating Committee for Kansas City and acts as Secretary for the Cleveland Chiropractic College Institutional Review Board.
Sarah Hilliard
Professional Development Program Manager
Direct Phone: 913-234-0627
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
sarah.hilliard@cleveland.edu
University of Kansas, B.S. in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing
Year Started at CCC: 2006