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Finkelstein Hall on the Health Campus in Grand Rapids on June 20.

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Full Name and Credentials
Jeffrey Potteiger, Ph.D., FACSM
Title
Dean
Office
CHS 406
Phone
616-331-5512
Bio
Dr. Jeffrey A. Potteiger is currently the Dean of College of Health Professions. He previously served as the Dean of the Graduate School and the Research Integrity Officer at Grand Valley State University. He has over 100 published research articles, books, and book chapters and has received numerous awards for his teaching and scholarly activity. Dr. Potteiger is a Fellow in the American College of Sports Medicine and currently serves in several leadership roles in ACSM.
Professional Interests
His broad research interest is in how physical activity and nutrition influence health and disease.
Education

Auburn University, Ph.D. 1990
McDaniel College M.S. 1984
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.S. 1979

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