AKA Education Networks
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AKA Education Networks

Graduate Education Network

The AKA Graduate Education Network (GEN) supports graduate program directors and other department leadership by fostering peer connections and providing resources to enhance leadership development in graduate education within Kinesiology. GEN consists of department leaders in graduate education, with the goal of including one or more members who have participated in the AKA Leadership Institute. The GEN Chair serves on the annual AKA Workshop Planning Committee. Core activities include:

  • Planning a pre-workshop session at the annual AKA Leadership Workshop
  • Maintaining a listserv to support communication and resource sharing among members
  • Hosting webinars on topics relevant to graduate education, in coordination with the AKA Communication and Marketing Committee

The Graduate Education Network Committee:

  • Matthew Mahar, Chair, San Diego State University
  • Pete Chomentowski, Northern Illinois University
  • Boyi Dai, University of Vermont
  • Kimberly Fasczewski, Appalachian State University
  • Chad Carroll, Purdue University
  • Sean Newsom, Oregon State University
  • Laura Petranek, Boise State University
  • Ting Liu, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

Undergraduate Education Network

The AKA Undergraduate Education Network (UGEN) supports undergraduate departments through a variety of educational opportunities. Webinars and workshops focus on the needs and issues facing Kinesiology undergraduate programs. Annually, the Network offers a pre-workshop prior to the AKA Leadership Workshop. In addition, summer webinar sessions provide additional opportunities to explore issues relevant to undergraduate programs. The Network aspires to create opportunities that support learning, networking, and effective leadership amongst Kinesiology faculty and administration.

The Undergraduate Education Network Committee:

  • Brandon Alderman, Chair, Rutgers University
  • Shaine Henert, Northern Illinois University
  • Jeff Cherubini, Manhattan College
  • Andrew Parks, Louisiana Tech University
  • Melissa Bopp, Penn State University
  • Melanie Perrault, SUNY Brockport