Dr. Linda Person Appointed VSU Faculty Athletics Representative

ETTRICK, Virginia -- Dr. Linda Person department chair and Associate Professor of the Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport Management has been appointed faculty athletics representative.

Person replaces Dr. Corey Davis as the (FAR).

"Virginia State University and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association set high academic standards for student-athletes, and faculty oversight is one key to meeting and maintaining those standards," said Peggy Davis, Athletics Director.

The faculty athletics representative (FAR) plays an important role on college campuses, providing oversight of the academic integrity of the athletics program and serving as an advocate for student-athlete well-being.

Dr. Person earned her bachelor's degree in health and physical education from Virginia State University and master's degree in education and doctoral degree in pedagogy from Virginia Tech. She currently holds American Red Cross Instructor Trainer, Water Safety, Driver Education, First Aid and Lifeguard Tennis Specialist certifications. Linda was inducted in the VSU Sports Hall of Fame in 2000. In addition, she served as a member of the coaching staff for the past (23) years. She most recently served as the Head Women's Tennis Coach. She was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tennis Coach of the Year seven times (2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2017).

Under her leadership the Women's Tennis team were named Divisional Champions nine times (1998, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017). In 2008, the women's tennis program claimed the CIAA Championship Title and advanced to National Collegiate Athletic Association Regionals two consecutive years (2008, 2009).

"I am delighted to be appointed as a faculty athletics representative for Virginia State University. I'm looking forward to working with Peggy Davis and the athletic staff to assure the academic integrity of our athletics program and support the academic goals of our student-athletes," Person said.

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