Ph.D. in Kinesiology - New Mexico Tech

501 for a weekly experience in which faculty and students engage in sharing of ideas
as related to scholarship and creative activity.
d. Qualified Faculty The current faculty vitas are provided in Appendix D. Of
importance is the fact that the faculty members reflect a mix of more seasoned
investigators and young investigators, and there is a breadth of experiences so as to
provide students with a variety of perspectives and experiences. Among the most
experienced investigators are Professor and Academic Head, Dr. Robert Wood who
has been funded for his work with older adults through agencies such as the NIH and
the CDC. In addition, Associate Professor Dr. Kimberly Oliver is an internationally
recognized scholar in physical education and has been a recipient of prestigious
Carole White PEP grants administered by the DOE. In addition, the department has a
critical mass of tenured faculty including Dr. Joseph Berning who has been a very
productive scholar in the area of strength and conditioning and muscle physiology,
and Dr. Debra Knapp who is a highly decorated and nationally recognized scholar in
Dance. These more seasoned investigators are complimented by graduate faculty
members Mikalea Boham, Philip Post, David Keeley, and Frank Gilpin.
e. Consistent with Mission of Institution. This issue was addressed earlier in the
proposal. But in short, the areas of research of the faculty and proposed graduate
program are decidedly translational. The identity of the department will largely be
related to school and community-based interventions designed to explore the
efficacy of evidence-based interventions related to physical activity and health. As
such, the activity of the faculty and students will clearly support the mission of a
research-intensive, land-grant institution.
f. Institutional Review Process Supports Appropriateness of Courses. Given the
existence of dozens of graduate programs at NMSU, we will not discuss this feature
in detail, but ask that the reviewers of this document stipulate that NMSU possesses
adequate processes for this purpose.
g. Institution Provides Adequate Training and Support. Again, given the existence
of graduate programs at NMSU, we will not discuss this feature in detail, but ask that
the reviewers of this document stipulate that NMSU possesses adequate processes
for this purpose.
h. Program Assures Adequate Learning Resources are Available to Students. The
library resources requested herein and the requested laboratory support are important
learning resources. Beyond that the department participates in a college-wide plan to
replace and maintain technology services. Further the department is requesting
additional financial support for operating costs that will allow for the employment of
graduate assistants and support needs of graduate programs including supplies,
software licenses, travel, etc.
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