In January, Dr. Jerono Rotich, the UNCG 2024 HHS Distinguished Alumni Awardee, was inducted as the 60th NAHKE Fellow during the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) Conference. Dr. Rotich is the Associate Dean for Organizational Climate, Inclusion, and Belonging Professor at Indiana University.
For Dr. Rotich, the NAHKE Conference was an exciting and unforgettable experience. The event provided her the opportunity to connect with faculty and students from various institutions and those from her alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). She states that “it was incredible to spend time with my former professor, Dr. Gill, and current faculty members, Drs. Brown and Brooks, along with current students and fellow alums”.
The highlight of the conference for Dr. Rotich was being inducted as NAKHE Faculty Fellow #60. A NAHKE Fellow is an acknowledged leader in the field of kinesiology who has added distinction of providing outstanding service to NAHKE through a variety of contributions. These contributions include scholarly productivity, serving on committees, contributing to publications, and holding senior leadership positions. Dr. Rotich states she is “incredibly grateful for this honor and excited to continue advancing our discipline” as the prestigious recognition underscores her unwavering commitment and significant contributions to NAKHE and the field of Kinesiology. This recognition comes shortly after receiving the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award from the UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences for her contributions to teaching, scholarship, and leadership on both national and international stages.
After a memorable conference, Dr. Rotich knows that the connections made, and knowledge gained will have a lasting impact on her career and contributions to the field of Kinesiology.
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