WHAT IS WCCS
The World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) is an international forum representing the chiropractic profession. It is a non-profit organisation established in 1979 that is affiliated with the World Health Organisation. The primary goals of the WCCS are to unify and strengthen the chiropractic profession and to contribute to the health care community in the interest of enhancing world health. The annual WCCS conference brings together an array of international student members to propose, debate and action ideas in the areas of research, education and legislation. Active membership consists of over 15,000 students from 31 chiropractic colleges throughout the world.
A BIT OF WCCS ACHEIVEMENTS
2011- A United Front
The Southern California University of Health Sciences delegation brought WCCS to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and in conjunction with the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) and the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS) showed a unified front of support for the profession in Brazil.
2009- Creation of Sustainable By-Laws and Procedures
In 2009, we were dipped in the "chirotopia" that is the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and although many themes emerged out of our Auckland conference, none were more significant than the realization that WCCS did not legally exist. Madam Chair at the time, Dr. Ali Postles (NZCC), appointed the Committee on the Creation of Sustainable By-Laws and Procedures (CCSBP). The CCSBP was tasked with investigating the best possible courses of action for the incorporation of WCCS and to draft new by-laws in accordance with specific standards of incorporation.
2008 - WHO Internship In 2008, Dr Molly Meri Robinson was selected by the WCCS to apply for a WHO Internship position. This WCCS initiative was the first time a member from the Chiropractic profession held such a position. With Dr Robinson’s involvement, she helped change the functional definition of chiropractic from that of “manual therapy” to “manual practice of health care”, recognizing the full scope of the practice of chiropractic around the world.and also edited the second WHO Global Survey on Regulation of Traditional Medicine (TM) and Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM), creating a new section to better reflect the inclusion of chiropractic and other health care practices.
2007 - WCCS Research Website
An innovative research website purposely designed to bring together student research from around the world in the science, philosophy and art of chiropractic. The database provides a platform for chiropractic students from around the world to further build, enhance and expand the quality and type of research conducted in their respective chiropractic colleges. Additionally, the website encourages aspiring chiropractors to be continually involved in the journey of research that examines our understanding of the things that we already know and the things that we are yet to discover.
2003 - Defining Chiropractic in Japanese Dictionaries
In 2003 the WCCS successfully submitted a proposal to a Japanese dictionary suggesting the removal of ‘bone setters’ as a definition of Chiropractic and replacing it with that of the World Federation of Chiropractic.
The Southern California University of Health Sciences delegation brought WCCS to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and in conjunction with the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) and the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic (FICS) showed a unified front of support for the profession in Brazil.
2009- Creation of Sustainable By-Laws and Procedures
In 2009, we were dipped in the "chirotopia" that is the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and although many themes emerged out of our Auckland conference, none were more significant than the realization that WCCS did not legally exist. Madam Chair at the time, Dr. Ali Postles (NZCC), appointed the Committee on the Creation of Sustainable By-Laws and Procedures (CCSBP). The CCSBP was tasked with investigating the best possible courses of action for the incorporation of WCCS and to draft new by-laws in accordance with specific standards of incorporation.
2008 - WHO Internship In 2008, Dr Molly Meri Robinson was selected by the WCCS to apply for a WHO Internship position. This WCCS initiative was the first time a member from the Chiropractic profession held such a position. With Dr Robinson’s involvement, she helped change the functional definition of chiropractic from that of “manual therapy” to “manual practice of health care”, recognizing the full scope of the practice of chiropractic around the world.and also edited the second WHO Global Survey on Regulation of Traditional Medicine (TM) and Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM), creating a new section to better reflect the inclusion of chiropractic and other health care practices.
2007 - WCCS Research Website
An innovative research website purposely designed to bring together student research from around the world in the science, philosophy and art of chiropractic. The database provides a platform for chiropractic students from around the world to further build, enhance and expand the quality and type of research conducted in their respective chiropractic colleges. Additionally, the website encourages aspiring chiropractors to be continually involved in the journey of research that examines our understanding of the things that we already know and the things that we are yet to discover.
2003 - Defining Chiropractic in Japanese Dictionaries
In 2003 the WCCS successfully submitted a proposal to a Japanese dictionary suggesting the removal of ‘bone setters’ as a definition of Chiropractic and replacing it with that of the World Federation of Chiropractic.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The purpose of the World Congress of Chiropractic Students is to advance and unite the global chiropractic profession through inspiration, integrity and leadership.
VISION
The WCCS is recognised for continually changing global consciousness. We achieve this through addressing education, legislation, healthcare reform and the understanding of chiropractic and its contribution to the optimal expression of human health and potential.The WCCS is positively influencing chiropractic globally by contributing to a united profession that honours diversity and acceptance. We achieve this through excellence and universal ambition, upholding the integrity of chiropractic students and the profession itself.The members of the WCCS are leaders of character who empower the human spirit both in others and in themselves. They hold true to their vision, act with intention, and continuously strive for self advancement.The financial abundance of the WCCS is enabled through opportunities that are congruent with our vision. This freedom allows us to serve and further support causes that have the power to change the world.
PAST AND FUTURE CONGRESSES
2015: Life University - Atlanta, U.S.A
2014: BCC and RCU - Spain
2013: Durban University of Technology – Durban, South Africa
2012: Murdoch University – Perth, Australia
2011: Southern California University of Health Sciences – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2010: Parker College of Chiropractic – Dallas, Texas
2009: New Zealand College of Chiropractic – Auckland, New Zealand
2008: Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec – Mexico City, Mexico
2007: University of Johannesburg – Johannesburg, South Africa
2006: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology – Melbourne, Australia
2005: University of Southern Denmark – Odense, Denmark
2004: Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic – Spartanburg, U.S.A
www.wccsworldwide.org
2014: BCC and RCU - Spain
2013: Durban University of Technology – Durban, South Africa
2012: Murdoch University – Perth, Australia
2011: Southern California University of Health Sciences – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2010: Parker College of Chiropractic – Dallas, Texas
2009: New Zealand College of Chiropractic – Auckland, New Zealand
2008: Universidad Estatal del Valle de Ecatepec – Mexico City, Mexico
2007: University of Johannesburg – Johannesburg, South Africa
2006: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology – Melbourne, Australia
2005: University of Southern Denmark – Odense, Denmark
2004: Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic – Spartanburg, U.S.A
www.wccsworldwide.org