UNC Charlotte appoints new CHHS dean

Catrine Tudor-Locke is the dean of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) beginning August 2019. She joins the University from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she is associate dean for research and administration in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences. Previously, Tudor-Locke served as chair of the Department of Kinesiology.

With funding from many public agencies and private foundations, Tudor-Locke has established an internationally recognized research program on the promotion of walking throughout the lifespan and the development of objective measures of physical activity using wearable technology. She has more than 280 articles published or in press in leading physical activity journals and has presented at many national and international conferences resulting in more than 150 abstracts or conference presentations. She also has delivered more than 85 invited academic presentations in the U.S. and internationally.

She is an elected fellow to the National Academy of Kinesiology and is an active member of the American College of Sports Medicine, the International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, and the International Society for Physical Activity and Health. Tudor-Locke earned a Master of Kinesiology from Dalhousie University and a doctorate in health studies and gerontology from the University of Waterloo.

“UNC Charlotte sought an experienced researcher, mentor and administrator with a firm commitment to access and diversity to guide our large and growing College of Health and Human Services,” said Joan Lorden, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “We looked for an innovative and collaborative vision builder who would embrace the mission of our urban research university and expand its impact. We believe Catrine Tudor-Locke is that leader, and we welcome the energy she will bring to the College and University.