U of S Board Announces New Dean of Kinesiology

Posted January 24, 2005


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 24, 2005
2005-01-10-KIN

U of S Board Announces New Dean of Kinesiology

The Board of Governors at the University of Saskatchewan has approved the
appointment of Dr. Carol D. Rodgers as Dean of Kinesiology for a five-year
renewable term, effective July 1, 2005.

This appointment was the result of an extensive, open search for candidates
both nationally and internationally.

Rodgers holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education from the University
of New Brunswick, a Master's in Human Kinetics from the University of
Windsor and a Ph. D. in Physical Education (Exercise Biochemistry) from the
University of Western Ontario.

She is currently the Associate Dean of Graduate Education and Research and
an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Physical
Education and Health. Rodgers also holds an appointment in the School of
Graduate Studies and is cross-appointed to the Faculty of Medicine's
Department of Physiology.

Michael Atkinson, Provost and Vice-President Academic and Chair of the
Search Committee, said: "Dr. Rodgers is an exceptional scholar and leader
who brings a broad range of skills and experience that will benefit both the
College of Kinesiology and the University of Saskatchewan."

Rodgers held her first academic appointment in the Department of Physical
Education and Exercise Science at Michigan State University before joining
the University of Toronto in 1993.

Rodgers has a strong research record in both the basic and applied aspects
of the physiology of exercise; with particular interest in the interplay
between exercise, metabolism and endocrinology as it relates to girls' and
women's health. She is also active in the supervision of both graduate and
undergraduate students, and participates in academic and administrative
committees at all levels.

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For further information, contact:

Dr. Michael Atkinson
Provost and Vice-President Academic
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-8489

Dr. Carol D. Rodgers
Tel: (416) 978-6957