January 2005

Parker fills post

Dr. John Plotts has been named dean of enrollment management at Parker College of Chiropractic. In this capacity, he will oversee Parker's admissions and financial aid departments.

“Dr. Plotts comes to Parker College with vast knowledge in this highly specialized area. We seek only the most qualified students for admission into our Doctor of Chiropractic degree program,” said Dr. Neil Stern, vice president for administration. “Under the astute leadership of Dr. Plotts, Parker College will continue to identify and train quality Doctors of Chiropractic.”

Plotts, explained Dr. Stern, was selected following an exhaustive search. Under his leadership, “Parker College will seek to cap its enrollment at 1,000 students.”

Prior to coming to Parker, Plotts served as director of the Howard Center for Christian Studies at Park Cities Baptist Church, Dallas. He began his career in higher education in 1992 as admissions director at Dallas Baptist University (DBU). He also served DBU as dean of the college of adult education, vice president for enrollment and administrative affairs, and vice president for executive student affairs.                   

Plotts has taught numerous classes at the university level and published articles in professional education journals. Additionally, he is a member of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

The new dean holds a B.S. degree from Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania, Clark Summit; a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary; and a Doctor of Education from the University of North Texas, Denton.