Administration Building Renovated into the William M. Harris Center for Clinical Education The 2017 Spring Quarter brought about the highly anticipated renovation of the oldest building on the Life U campus, transforming what was formerly known as the Administration Building to what is now the William M. Harris Center for Clinical Education. This new facility is a teaching and skill-development chiropractic center that physically incorporates the existing Campus Center for Health and Optimum Performance (CC-HOP), Funded by Foot Levelers, on campus and provides expanded facilities for improved learning. The Harris Center contains a 23-room Assessment Center, a computer Mastery Testing Center, and Diagnostic Imaging and Alignment area. Establishment of the College of Online Education The University establishes the Life University College of Online Education (COE). Collective Formed to Fight Opioid Crisis Life University, along with the International Health Policy Consortium (IHPC), Georgia Chiropractic Association (GCA), Georgia Council of Chiropractic (GCC) and the William M. Harris Family Foundation, come together in an effort to fight Georgia’s opioid epidemic with Relief Without Addiction – Opioid Crisis Initiative. Life U Men’s Varsity Rugby team wins its fourth USA Rugby National Collegiate Men’s Rugby Championship. Life U Men’s Club Rugby wins fourth Division 1 National Championship. Development of the 2040 Strategic Plan Leadership adopts a comprehensive strategic plan for the future, constructed with Life University’s mission, vision and values in mind. It is a multi-year, multi-phase split into the following four phases: Phase 1 – Aligning for the Future (2020-2023); Phase II – Bridging to the Future (2024-2025); Phase III – Building the Future (2026-2030); and Phase IV – Manifesting the Future (2031-2040). Men’s Club Rugby wins Division 2 National Championship. Life U Men’s Varsity Rugby team wins its third USA Rugby National Collegiate Men’s Rugby Championship. Life U Expands its Reach as Vitalistic Visionaries With a growing student body and expanded list of degree offerings, Life University programs and initiatives extend worldwide, commanding an increased global presence in the fields of health care and wellness leadership. 2017 2019 2019 2017 2019 2019 2017 2020 2018 2018 2017 2020 Board of Trustees Updates Mission Life University’s Board of Trustees updates the University’s Mission, Values and Vision. Generations Wall Honors Families Dedicated to Chiropractic Life U erects the Generations Wall, made possible by the generous donations of Dr. Amie Bend and Rich Giuli, which recognizes past and present families dedicated to Chiropractic and is the beacon that inspires other families to follow. The Wall, complete with a beautiful water feature, contains nameplates of chiropractic families that are both Life U alumni and friends. Life U Men’s Outdoor Track and Field wins its fifth NAIA National Championship, and first since 2000. Running Eagles Performance Center Opens Life U opens Running Eagles Performance (REP) Center, a 14,000 square-foot, multi-use facility overlooking Lupo Family Field that features a dedicated wrestling practice room, a strength and conditioning space, locker rooms, offices and athletic training space. Life U Men’s Outdoor Track and Field wins its sixth NAIA National Championship, marking back-to-back titles. Life U Women’s Rugby wins College Premier 7s National Championship. 2022 2022 Dedication of the Dr. Chuck Ribley Lasting Purpose Alumni Event Center Life U hosts a building dedication for the future site of the Dr. Chuck Ribley Lasting Purpose Alumni Event Center for both alumni and students. The building will be named in honor of co-founder and former longtime Board of Trustees (BOT) Chairman of the University. 2022 2023 Life U Men’s Wrestling wins its first NAIA National Championship. 2021 Dedication of the Guy F. Riekeman, D.C. Center for Chiropractic Education The Guy F. Riekeman, D.C. Center for Chiropractic Education (RCCE) was dedicated in the honor of Life U’s fourth president and first chancellor, Dr. Guy Riekeman. 2020 CCR Develops PAT Life University’s Dr. Sid E. Williams Center for Chiropractic Research (CCR) Develops Palpation and Adjustment Trainer (PAT). The most advanced palpation and adjusting technology in Chiropractic, PAT is an anatomically accurate, technology-based mannequin with the look, feel, size and weight of an average person. The mannequin features a 3D-printed or molded spine, pelvis and occiput surrounded by viscoelastic skin and soft tissue, simulating the actual experience of adjusting a human patient. PAT contains 64 embedded pressure sensors at key spinal landmarks from the skull (EOP) to the pelvis and sacrum, helping students learn how to locate vertebral landmarks by palpation, find restricted motion and perform adjustments with controlled amounts of force and speed, along a specific vector. New Residential Facility Opens Life U opens a new student housing facility, The New Commons (now The Commons), for its 2018 Fall Quarter class. The Commons accommodates 362 students and comes complete with study rooms, a two-story slide and the Commons Dining Hall campus eatery, which seats 200 diners and is an “all-you-can- eat,” buffet-style eatery. CONTINUING OUR HISTORICAL LEGACY 33 Alumni.life.edu | 2024
