Randy Lazicki, an alumnus of UNC Greensboro’s Doctor of Education in Kinesiology (EdD in KIN) program, has recently transitioned into a full-time academic role as an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Campbell University. In this position, he brings together years of clinical, leadership, and research experience to support the next generation of physical therapy professionals.
While stepping into academia full time, Randy continues to maintain an active clinical presence by providing sports medicine services for Division I Athletics. This balance allows him to remain connected to the applied side of patient care while also shaping how future clinicians learn, think, and practice.
At Campbell, Randy serves as a course coordinator and primary instructor across multiple musculoskeletal and professional engagement courses. His work includes designing and delivering coursework focused on evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and the integration of performance concepts into rehabilitation. His clinical background, especially his experience working with interdisciplinary human performance teams in military special operations settings, has strongly influenced his teaching approach.
Rather than teaching students to focus only on isolated impairments, Randy encourages them to consider the broader demands placed on patients and athletes. He emphasizes systems thinking, return-to-activity decision-making, and collaboration across disciplines – skills that are essential for today’s physical therapy professionals.
Randy credits the EdD in KIN program at UNC Greensboro with helping prepare him for this transition into higher education. Through the program, he strengthened his foundation in educational theory, curriculum design, assessment, and applied research. These skills now directly support his work in course development, instructional planning, and student mentorship.
“The EdD program provided the framework to successfully bridge practice and academia,” Randy shared. “It helped me think more intentionally about how to structure courses, align learning objectives with assessment strategies, and contribute meaningfully to the development of future clinicians.”
In addition to his doctoral training, Randy continues to apply leadership principles developed through executive and management training from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. These experiences have supported his work in program coordination, committee service, and professional organization leadership within the American Physical Therapy Association of North Carolina.
For Randy, the transition to Campbell University has been both challenging and rewarding. His role allows him to integrate his academic training, clinical expertise, leadership experience, and commitment to professional development in ways that benefit students, patients, and the broader physical therapy profession.
As UNC Greensboro celebrates its EdD in KIN alumni, Randy’s story reflects the impact of a program designed to help professionals bridge research, practice, and leadership in meaningful ways.
Visit the EdD in KIN website for more information about the program.