Mitchell, PhD, Murray

Associate Dean

Dr. Murray Mitchell, Associate Dean for the Graduate School, has been in the Department of Physical Education and Athletic Training in the College of Education at USC since 1994 where he has served as Professor, Department Chair and Graduate Director I study the socialization of professionals--especially physical educators and athletic trainers--seeking insight into professional effectiveness. I also engage in program assessment at a variety of levels.

Biographical Profile

College
The Graduate School
Department
Grad. School - Dean's Office
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Other (I was involved with a group called "Partners of the Americas" and traveled to Cali, Colombia.)
Countries
Colombia, South America
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
Yes (Canada)
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes (French, Spanish (but not fluent))

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Graduates
Interest Keywords
Physical Education Teaching, Physical Education Teacher Education, Teacher Education, Physical Activity, Socialization, Curriculum
Institutional Focus Areas
Health Disparities, Social Sciences, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Program Evaluation, Teacher Education, Socialization

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1988 Ohio State University Columbus, OH Ph.D. Physical Education
1984 University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC, Canada M.P.E. Physical Education
1978 University of Victoria Victoria, BC, Canada B.Ed. Physical Education/Geography

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
1984 - Present Membership AAHPERD

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
1988 - 1994 Asst. Prof. (Tenure Track) Physical Education Teacher Education, Dept. of Exercise Science and Sport Studies, Rutgers University
1994 - 2000 Asst. Prof (Tenure Track) Physical Education Teacher Education, Dept. of Physical Education, USC
1999 - 2004 Graduate Director
2000 Assoc. Prof. (Tenured) Physical Education Teacher Education, Dept. of Physical Education and Athletic Training, USC
2008 Graduate Director
2012 Associate Dean, Graduate School University of South Carolina
2012 Professor, Physical Education and Athletic Training University of South Carolina

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2002 Award South Carolina Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Outstanding Scholar Award
2007 Award Research Consortium of AAHPERD, Inducted as a Fellow
2009 Award Columbia United FC Academy Coach of the Year
2011 Award Girls Coach of the Year SC United FC Junior Academy
2013 Award Excellence and Innovation in Graduate Admissions Conference of Southern Graduate Schools
2015 Fellowship Pipeline for Academic Leaders University of South Carolina
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