Zoom Replay: NY Student Town Hall recording from 10-3-25

If you missed the NY Student Town Hall on Friday, October 3, you can watch the recording at the link below, or read the detailed bullet point list of topics, questions, and answers discussed during the meeting.

NY Student Town Hall:
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  • Overview of Institutional Changes:
    • Southern California University of Health Science (SCU) will take over San Diego and Chicago campuses in May 2026.
    • These two campuses will transition from Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS) to SCU.
    • New York campus will remain under PCHS, continuing acupuncture, massage, and nursing programs.
    • Transitional doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine will be based in New York.
    • Pacific Symposium will stay with SCU, maintaining its status as a premier conference.
    • Pacific College Alumni Network (PCAN) will be jointly run by SCU and PCHS.
  • Reasons for Changes:
    • Difficulty in getting the nursing program approved in California.
    • Strategic decision to partner with SCU to fast-track integrative healthcare programs.
    • SCU has multiple aligned programs and was receptive to partnership.
    • Regulatory approval was received about a month prior to the meeting.
  • Impact on New York Campus:
    • Department chairs from multiple campuses will consolidate in New York.
    • Administrative functions (financial aid, registrar, advising) will centralize in New York.
    • Minimal disruption is intended for acupuncture, massage, and nursing students in New York.
    • Changes include consolidating adjunct faculty roles and course scheduling starting spring semester.
    • New York campus will maintain current learning management and student systems, unlike other campuses.
  • Faculty and Employment Concerns:
    • Question about SCU offering better faculty compensation, and if incentives will be provided to retain New York faculty.
    • Response: Pay scales for adjunct faculty are similar; full-time faculty compensation varies by location.
    • Employment continuity for faculty and staff assured despite role shifts.
  • Academic Program Questions:
    • Questions about changes to acupuncture doctorate programs:
      • Transitional doctorate remains accessible nationwide.
      • Entry-level doctorate for acupuncture and Chinese medicine is being developed, expected rollout by winter or spring 2026.
    • Diplomas will not be affected; students will retain PCHS diplomas.
    • Pacific Symposium will continue as before.
    • New York students will not share classes with San Diego or Chicago students but will have access to the same faculty and resources.
    • Future campus space expansion planned due to anticipated nursing program growth.
  • Enrollment and Marketing:
    • Questions about acupuncture program enrollment growth and potential decrease due to changes.
    • Marketing discussed as a strategy to use nursing graduates versed in integrative medicine to promote acupuncture.
    • Acupuncture and massage program enrollments remain steady; nursing program expected to grow significantly.
    • No expected negative impact on acupuncture enrollment due to changes.
  • New Campus Location and Expansion:
    • Administrative functions moving to expanded location across the street at 123 Williams.
    • Plans for satellite campuses to support nursing program growth from 300 to about 1500 students over 4-5 years.
    • Expansion will include simulation labs and increased footprint near current New York campus.
  • Resources for Massage and Acupuncture Programs:
    • Concerns about resource allocation for massage therapy amid nursing program growth.
    • Plans to hire New York-based massage dean starting May next year.
    • Workshops for massage therapy students supported, but no plan for a separate massage symposium.
    • Dedicated student services director for acupuncture and massage programs announced.
  • Scheduling and Course Availability:
    • Students concerned about course availability and scheduling, especially evening/weekend classes.
    • Intention to minimize impact on course offerings.
    • Classes will be scheduled in New York time zone only from spring semester onward.
    • Coordination between campus deans to ensure faculty availability for courses.
  • Internships and Off-site Opportunities:
    • Current off-site internships with integrative shifts at hospitals like Columbia and Jamaica Medical Center will continue.
    • Plans to expand physical presence and off-site opportunities in hospitals.
  • Degree Programs Clarifications:
    • Masters of Acupuncture will transition to doctoral programs with both masters and doctoral options offered.
    • Entry-level doctoral programs require undergraduate prerequisites; transitional doctorate available after masters completion.
    • Differences in program tracks clarified for students (entry-level doctorate vs. transitional doctorate).
  • Communication and Follow-up:
    • Further updates planned monthly with status reports.
    • Questions encouraged to be sent to designated transition email ([email protected]) or Malcolm.
    • Faculty and administrative meetings scheduled to plan details for the transition process.

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