Dr. Jean Perry’s achievements and accomplishments are listed below:
- Founding dean of the University of Nevada’s College of Health and Human Sciences
- Currently serving as Special Assistant to the President for Athletics Academics and Compliance and Faculty Athletic Representative
- Dr. Perry works closely with Director of Athletics Cary Groth
- Tasked with addressing NCAA and Western Athletic Conference academics and compliance
- Additionally, tasked with drug testing and NCAA education and community outreach expectations
- Dr. Perry competed in basketball, tennis, and field hockey while in college
- Pre-Title IX era, women were not eligible for athletics scholarships
- Dr. Perry is past president of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), which is the largest professional organization in the world serving professionals in the fields of health, physical education, recreation and dance
- Dr. Perry has published dozens of athletic- and health-related research papers and is a strong community advocate on numerous health and sports-related issues
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