Kinesiology is

SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

FALL 2009
FROM THE DEAN

Movement Forward

WELCOME TO THE FIRST ISSUE OF MOVEMENT

MAGAZINE FROM THE SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY.

It is with great pleasure that I write to you in my new

role as Interim Dean of the School. This journey of moving

Photograph by Peter Smith, Smithphoto.

from a department inside the School of Education to an
independent Division of Physical Education to the Divi-
sion of Kinesiology and now the School has been a journey
made possible by many faculty, student, administrative
and staff leaders. I would like to personally thank former
Dean Beverly Ulrich for her leadership and vision; she has
been critical to getting Kinesiology to this point. Although
the change to become a school is very recent, we did not
become the School of Kinesiology because of one moment
in time; rather we became a school through the collective
efforts of many people over a number of years.
Many have asked how this came to be, so today I would
like to share some of the story. From the initial meeting
of the Kinesiology Dean Search Advisory Committee, a
persistent question had been, “Why is Kinesiology a divi-
sion rather than a school?” This question was first asked by
members of the committee from outside of Kinesiology,
but all committee members had the same question. In fact,
all of us inside of Kinesiology have been asking this for
some time!
Early in the search process, committee members
met with Kinesiology’s faculty, staff and students. At each
forum, after a brief description of the logistics of the search
procedure, several open-ended questions were asked of the
audience, including “What are the important issues, chal-
lenges and opportunities facing the Division of Kinesiology
in the next 5–10 years?” A consensus opinion of each of the
three independent groups was that Kinesiology should be
changed from a division to a school.
After these forums, the Search Committee took the
issue to Provost Theresa Sullivan. Provost Sullivan gave the
committee permission to prepare a document summarizing
the committee’s rationale for why such a change would be
appropriate at this time. In preparing this report, compar-
ing the unit today with the one that existed 24 or even
10 years ago, it is difficult to imagine that even the most
optimistic person would have predicted the magnitude
of change in all aspects of the Division and field of
Kinesiology. The progress has been exceptional, and
there is every reason to expect continued success.
At the November 20, 2008 Regents’ meeting Provost
Sullivan presented our case for the name change. She noted
that the national prominence of the Division had grown
considerably, especially under the leadership of Dean
Ulrich, and that we had seen steady growth in the produc-
tivity of our faculty, staff, and students, and in our research
funding, and that our Ph.D. program was widely recog-
nized as among the best Kinesiology programs in
the United States. The Provost noted that the Division
functioned in every way like a school, and that the renam-
ing would align us with the reality of our structure and
performance, both internally and externally. And so, on a
motion by Regent White, seconded by Regent Maynard,
the Regents unanimously approved renaming the
Division of Kinesiology as the School of Kinesiology,
effective December 1, 2008.
Congratulations to you, the School of Kinesiology’s
alumni and supporters. It is in part thanks to you to that
we have reached this milestone. Now we continue to look
forward to the accomplishments of this fine school over the
years to come. I remain confident that we continue to have
great momentum and will achieve things we are yet to even
dream of doing.
With best regards,
Greg Cartee
Professor and Interim Dean

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Features
Moving Forward from
Division to School
page 2
Urban Affairs Specialist
Named to the Bickner
Endowed Chair
page 12
Celebrating 10 Movement
Filled Years
page 22
Departments
From the Dean Inside Front Cover
Kinesiology News Page 3
Alumni on the Move Page 6
Students on the Move
Kinesiology on the Move
Doctoral Program on the Move
Development on the Move
Movement for Life Invitational Page 24
Energy, Progress, Positive Change
In all its definitions, the word movement describes
the dynamic state of kinesiology today. Movement
encompasses the scientific study of human motion,
the importance of activity on growth and development,
the role of sport in society, the exploration of new
directions, and emerging trends. Movement brings
you research findings and thoughtful insights on
developments in kinesiology, as well as continuing
updates on faculty, students, and your fellow alumni.
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IN THIS ISSUE
ON THE COVER
A postcard featuring Waterman Gym; the building's
completion in 1894 marked the start of Physical
Education at the University of Michigan.
PE graduates from the Class of 2007 showcased
their whistles at commencement.
A research subject from one of Dr. McLean’s studies
on injury prevention.
Historic Observatory Lodge which became
Kinesiology’s new home during the 2007–08
academic year.
Go Global! The Center for Global Opportunities in
Kinesiology ensures that today’s students extend their
learning from the classroom to the world.
The Sport Management Advisory Board brings together
sport leaders from across the country to advise faculty
Page 14 on the industry and the changing job market.
Page 16 Dr. Eliza Mosher, Professor of Hygiene and the first
Women’s Dean in LS&A from 1896 to 1902 (Her portrait
Page 18 is clipped to the photo) designed a new gymnasium
uniform for women allowing them more freedom
of movement.
Page 20
Ph.D. student Carlos Castorena working in Dr. Cartee’s
CCRB laboratory.
The Regents of the
University of Michigan
Greg Cartee, Interim Dean Julia Donovan Darlow, Ann Arbor
Laurence B. Deitch, Bingham Farms
Jim McIntyre, Director of Development Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms
Ayana Richardson, Senior Development Assistant Olivia P. Maynard, Goodrich
Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor
Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park
Pat Materka, Contributing Writer S. Martin Taylor, Grosse Pointe Farms
Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor
Alice Rhein, Contributing Writer Mary Sue Coleman, (ex officio)
Christina Camilli-Whisenhunt, Contributing Writer
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