Dr. Diane Gill, Department of Kinesiology
Dr. Diane Gill was a professor at UNCG for 38 years and is a leader in the field of sport and exercise psychology. While at UNCG, Gill helped transition the Ed.D. Kinesiology program to being fully online in 2014. She has served as assistant dean and associate dean for the School, as well as the department chair, director of graduate studies, director of the Center for Women’s Health and Wellness, and was the Linda Arnold Carlisle Distinguished Excellence Professor. Other notable achievements include mentoring 34 master’s students, 37 Ph.D. students, and 59 Ed.D. students at the University.
When not mentoring students and teaching classes, Gill published 189 peer-reviewed articles, 44 book chapters, and four editions of a textbook. She’s been an author on 252 conference presentations, spoken nearly 100 times, and has been inducted as a fellow into numerous professional organizations.
Gill is now a professor emeritus with UNCG.
Dr. Allan Goldfarb, Department of Kinesiology
Dr. Allan Goldfarb was a professor at UNCG for 38 years and is accomplished in the field of exercise physiology. He has mentored 23 master’s and 15 doctoral students while at UNCG. In addition, Goldfarb has published 88 peer-reviewed articles, 17 book chapters, and been an author on 15 international conference presentations and more than 100 national presentations. He’s been named a fellow in several organizations and was a contributor to grant proposals of about $1.5 million.
Goldfarb is now professor emeritus with UNCG.
Dr. Andrea Hunter, Department of Human Development and Family Studies
Dr. Andrea Hunter has been a distinguished member of the faculty for 26 years. While at UNCG, Hunter was the director of the Family Research Center, chaired the department’s diversity and inclusion goals committee, served as director of our School’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, was selected as Chancellor’s Fellow for Campus Climate, and
received the Gladys Strawn Bullard Award. Hunter is a leader in her field of research on life courses, family, and social structure on African Americans, and hosts her own podcast.
Dr. John Rife, Department of Social Work
Dr. John Rife was a professor at UNCG for 31 years. During that time, he’s served as the undergraduate and graduate program directors, co-director of the Joint Master’s in Social Work (JMSW) program, department chair, associate dean, and bachelor’s field instruction director. While at UNCG Rife has chaired the University’s faculty senate enrollment management committee, budget committee, and faculty grievance committee. Rife and a colleague were responsible for the initial and first cycle of reaccreditation of the JMSW program, which is the first nationally accredited joint social work graduate program. He’s also served on statewide organizations and received UNCG’s Gladys Strawn Bullard Award.
In addition to his work at UNCG, Rife has published a book, written more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, and more than 50 technical reports. He’s presented at more than 50 professional meetings in the U.S. and abroad, and served as lead or co-lead investigator for more than $6 million in external funding.
Rife is now professor emeritus with UNCG.
Dr. Sandy Shultz, Department of Kinesiology
Dr. Sandy Shultz was a professor at UNCG for 23 years and is well-recognized for her research in applied neuromechanics. She has served as the co-director of our School’s Applied Neuromechanics Research Lab and director of the Center for Women’s Health and Wellness (CWHW). Shultz received more than $2 million in external grant funding as a principal investigator and has chaired 19 doctoral and 28 master’s committees, mentored four post-doctoral research associates, served as faculty mentor for four junior faculty, and was a grant writing mentor for three faculty members. In partnership with the Office of Research, Shultz developed the CWHW fall scholarly lectures and a faculty fellow program to support junior faculty.
In addition, she has published more than 150 peer-reviewed publications, nine consensus statements on ACL injury risk and prevention, and 11 book chapters. Most recently Shultz obtained a patent for a device to assist with ACL injuries. She’s also been recognized by national organizations in her field for her work.
Shultz is now professor emeritus with UNCG.
Compiled by Sarah Newell