Sherman College promotes Joe Donofrio to provost

Sherman College of Chiropractic has promoted Dr. Joe Donofrio from vice president for academic affairs to provost, expanding his leadership role at the institution.

In his new role, Donofrio will continue to serve as the college’s chief academic officer, overseeing the academic mission and guiding curriculum development, faculty excellence, accreditation efforts and academic innovation, according to a news release.

A New Jersey native, Donofrio is a 1994 graduate of Sherman College of Chiropractic and the son of the late Dr. Joseph F. Donofrio, a chiropractor whose influence on the profession remains widely recognized, according to the college. Donofrio has been a member of the Sherman College community for more than 29 years, beginning his career at the college in January 1997 as a Chiropractic Center case doctor and faculty member in the technique department.

During his tenure, he has held several key leadership positions, including chair of the technique department, dean of clinical sciences, director of the Quality Enhancement Plan, associate vice president for academic affairs and, since January 2016, vice president for academic affairs, the release stated.

“Dr. Donofrio’s impact on Sherman College cannot be overstated,” said Dr. Jack Bourla, president of Sherman College of Chiropractic, in the release. “For nearly three decades, his vision, consistency and deep dedication to academic excellence have helped shape the college’s academic foundation and future direction. His promotion to provost is both well-deserved and a strategic step forward for our institution.”