Deans and Directors of the College of Applied Health Sciences
For generations, the men and women who have led the College are noted for their contributions to their respective fields,
influencing countless students with their professional endeavors and abilities. Here are a few who have left their mark.
George A. Huff
1901-1924
Director, Physical Training
1924-1932
Director, Department of Physical Welfare and Athletics
1932-1937
Director, School of Physical Education
Louise Freer
1915-1949
Director, Department of Physical Education for Women
Seward C. Staley
1937-1957
Director, School of Physical Education
1957-1961
Dean, College of Physical Education
King J. McCristal
1961-1973
Dean, College of Physical Education
Allen V. Sapora
1973-1974
Acting Dean, College of Physical Education
1981-1982
Acting Dean, College of Applied Life Studies
Cyrus Mayshark
1974-1975
Dean, College of Physical Education
Phyllis J. Hill
1976-1977
Acting Dean, College of Applied Life Studies
Kenneth S. Clarke
1977-1981
Dean, College of Applied Life Studies
Robert E. Herron
1983-1987
Dean, College of Applied Life Studies
Larry Braskamp
1987-1989
Acting Dean, College of Applied Life Studies
Michael J. Ellis
1989-1998
Dean, College of Applied Life Studies
Tanya Gallagher
1998-2006
Dean, College of Applied Life Studies
2006-2016
Dean, College of Applied Health Sciences