IU School of Public Health-Bloomington faculty member selected for Academic Leadership Program

Michael Reece

Michael Reece, associate dean and professor of applied health science in the School of Public Health-Bloomington, will take part during the 2013-14 school year in the Academic Leadership Program, which develops leadership potential for faculty who have demonstrated an interest in and aptitude for academic administration.

The Committee on Institutional Cooperation, a consortium of the 15 universities of the Big Ten conference plus the University of Chicago, sponsors the program, which includes three seminars hosted by different CIC universities and participation in campus-based activities.

Faculty members are selected by their universities to take part in the program, which leverages the resources and expertise of CIC member institutions to provide professional development opportunities.

"Indiana University Bloomington is committed to providing support for faculty as they consider a move into administrative positions," said Tom Gieryn, vice provost for faculty and academic affairs. "Participation in the Academic Leadership Program will provide the 2013-14 fellows with training and skills that will help them be even more effective in their leadership roles."

Michael Reece is co-director of the Center for Sexual Health Promotion and also serves as a faculty member in the African Studies Program. His research is focused on sexual health in both domestic and international settings, and he has published widely on topics related to sexual health, sexual behavior, communication and mental health.

He serves as president of the North American Federation of Sexuality Organizations and is president-elect of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. He earned a Master of Public Health degree at San Diego State University and a Ph.D. at the University of Georgia.