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Albright Health Center 206
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
Health and wellness are holistic concepts, involving both body and mind. The School of Kinesiology, Counseling, and Rehabilitative Sciences takes a comprehensive approach to enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities, offering an array of programs that train professionals in physical wellness, mental health care, and illness or injury prevention and recovery.
KCRS was designed with NKU's pillars of access, completion, and community in mind. In terms of accessibility, the school delivers its programs in a variety of formats, including online, accelerated, and face to face, with affordably competitive tuition rates. It is dedicated in its recruitment and retention of a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. KCRS' programs advise and mentor students to achieve degree completion, and provide a sequence of educational opportunities that extend from undergraduate coursework through graduate-level professional preparation. KCRS is dedicated to its regional community, collaborating with public and private agencies to enhance clinical and internship opportunities for our students and providing leadership in enhancing the well-being of Northern Kentucky.
Our Programs
KCRS welcomes Dr. Angela Boyd as the new Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator!
KCRS welcomes Mindi Doolin, MSW, Opioid Impacted Family Service Program Coordinator!
Dr. Alar Lipping
Director
School of Kinesiology, Counseling & Rehabilitative Sciences
HC 206A | 859-572-6576 | lipping@nku.edu
Mrs. Annette Shumard
Academic Coordinator
School of Kinesiology, Counseling & Rehabilitative Sciences
HC 206K | 859-572-6553 | shumarda1@nku.edu
Mae Ralenkotter
Academic Assistant
School of Kinesiology, Counseling & Rehabilitative Sciences
HC 206 | 859-572-5246 | ralenkotte2@nku.edu
Dr. Terrance Anderson
Occupational Therapy, OTD Program Director
FH 595M | 859-572-6933 | andersont13@nku.edu
Dr. Dorea Glance
School Counseling, MA Program Director
MEP 203D | 859-572-1490 | glanced1@nku.edu
Dr. Christopher Lawrence
Clinical Mental Health, MS Program Director
MEP 203G | 859-572-6652 | lawrencec7@nku.edu
Dr. Carol Ryan
Physical Education and Health, BA Program Director
HC 206G | 859-572-5152 | ryanc@nku.edu
Dr. Gabe Sanders
Exercise Science, MS Program Director
HC 111 | 859-572-1331 | sandersg1@nku.edu
Dr. Cory Scheadler
Exercise Science, BS Program Director
HC 206D-2 | 859-572-6082 | scheadlerc1@nku.edu
Dr. Hallie Sylvestro
Human Services & Addictions, BS Program Director
MEP 203H | 859-572-6149 | sylvestroh1@nku.edu
Dr. Rachele Vogelpohl
Athletic Training, MS & BS Program Director
HE 599B | 859-572-5623 | vogelpohlra@nku.edu
Mr. Keith Collins
Exercise Science
HC 206L | 859-572-5960 | collinsk15@knu.edu
Dr. Gary Eippert
Kinesiology
HC 206F | 859-572-6156 | eippert@nku.edu
Dr. Rebecca Elkins
Physical Education and Health
HC 206C-1 | 859-572-5196 | elkinsr3@nku.edu
Dr. Jennifer Lape Kaiser
Exercise Science
HC 206M | kaiserj2@nku.edu
Dr. Rhyanne McDade
Diversity Post Doctoral Fellow
HE 206B | mcdader2@nku.edu
Dr. Susannah Coaston
Associate Professor
MEP 203C | 859-572-1551 | coastons1@nku.edu
Dr. Joshua Elliott
Assistant Professor
MEP 203F | 859-572-7598 | elliottj14@nku.edu
Dr. Greg Hatchett
Professor
MEP 211 | 859-572-6195 | hatchettg@nku.edu
Dr. Dana Ripley
Assistant Professor
MEP 203E | 859-572-1994 | ripleyd1@nku.edu
Dr. Jennifer Sharp
Associate Professor
MEP 203B | 859-572-6125 | sharpj8@nku.edu
Dr. Ashley Nicole De La Torre-Brooks
Field Experience Coordinator, Human Services and Addictions
MEP 262 | brooksa12@nku.edu
Dr. Angela Boyd
Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
FH 595L | 859-572-5302 | boyda9@nku.edu
Dr. Collin Herb
Athletic Training
HE 595K | 859-572-1399 | herbc1@nku.edu
Mrs. Alma Mattocks
Athletic Training and Clinical Education
HE 595J | 859-572-1547 | mattocksa1@nku.edu
