The search process has started for the next dean of the School of Kinesiology.

Dean Lori Ploutz-Snyder’s term concludes in June 2026, and Provost Laurie McCauley has announced the appointment of the U-M advisory committee that will assist in the search. The committee met June 16 to receive its official charge.

Assisting the committee is executive search firm WittKieffer. Representing the firm is Zach Smith, executive partner and global education leader; Sandra Chu, consultant; and Luis Bertot, senior associate.

The search advisory committee includes representatives from faculty, staff and students of the school and other members of the university community:

• Greg Cartee, chair, Beverly D. Ulrich Collegiate Professor of Kinesiology, research professor, Institute of Gerontology and professor of molecular and integrative physiology, Medical School
• Michele Bird, clinical assistant professor of kinesiology, School of Kinesiology
• Monique Butler, Alumnae, President of Graduate Medical Education, HCA Healthcare
• Therese Campos, undergraduate student, School of Kinesiology
• Jeff Carr, Ph.D. candidate, School of Kinesiology
• David Conroy, Bickner Chair of Kinesiology and professor of kinesiology, School of Kinesiology
• Kelli Donahue, teaching professor and lecturer IV, School of Kinesiology
• Andrea Forte, dean and professor of information, School of Information
• Rebecca Hasson, Victor L. Katch Collegiate Professor of Kinesiology and associate professor of kinesiology, School of Kinesiology
• Jacob Haus, associate professor of kinesiology, School of Kinesiology
• Kathryn Heinze, associate professor of sport management, School of Kinesiology
• Abbi Lane, assistant professor of kinesiology, School of Kinesiology
• Adam Lepley, assistant professor of kinesiology, School of Kinesiology
• Leah Robinson, professor of kinesiology, School of Kinesiology
• Elena Viñales, manager of culture, equity & community, School of Kinesiology