New dean to lead school of HPER

Following a nationwide search, David Gallahue is the new Dean of IU's School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Current Dean Tony Mobley steps down June 30 after 26 years of service to the school.\nChancellor Sharon Brehm commented on Gallahue's abilities and credentials for the dean position in a recent press release.\n"David has served the school and the campus exceedingly well, taking on major responsibilities for the enhancement and management of HPER," she said in the release. "At the same time, he also has served the discipline in such roles as president of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. He is held in high regard throughout the school for his strong academic focus, mentoring of younger faculty and innovative training methods."\nDean Mobley echoed Brehm's sentiments concerning his successor.\n"Dr. Gallahue was an outstanding associate dean for six years," Mobley said. "He was involved in almost every administrative aspect of (HPER). He is an internationally recognized scholar in his field. Because of his long tenure at IU, he is very familiar with the operation of the University and most of the people involved. He is eminently qualified to assume the leadership of our school."\nAfter earning his bachelor's degree from IU in 1964, Gallahue continued his education at Purdue University with a master's degree in 1967 and a doctorate of education degree from Temple in 1971.\nJoining the IU faculty as an assistant professor of kinesiology in 1970, Gallahue has since worked his way up to acting dean for academic affairs and research.\nDuring his time at IU, Gallahue served in strategic planning, faculty governance, international programs, research, tenure and promotions, administrative structure and student recruitment and retention.\nBeyond the borders of campus, Gallahue has created an impressive resume of involvement and research. Besides serving as a consultant to governing bodies of the U.S. Olympic Committee dealing with gymnastics and skiing, Gallahue's extensive credentials include a body of research comprised of children's physical activity, motor performance, childhood obesity intervention, youth sport delivery systems and children's hero choices. \nAmong Gallahue's list of credentials is an international reputation in children's physical activity and the translation of numerous textbooks.\nGallahue, in a recent press release, stated his admiration of Dean Mobley along with his future plans as Dean of HPER.\n"Being selected to serve Indiana University as the next dean of the School of HPER is indeed humbling," he said. "Retiring Dean Tony Mobley has been an outstanding leader. He brought the school to national and international prominence." \n"I will do my best to continue his legacy by striving, with my colleagues, for research and academic excellence, cultural diversity and quality service to our various constituents in promoting (HPER's unofficial) motto of 'Living Well."