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Louise Morris

Dee Morris, PED

Program Director, Allied Health; Professor of Allied Health

Biography

Dr. Morris serves as Coordinator of the allied health major in the Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health, and teaches in the Allied Health program. A licensed physician assistant, her responsibilities include part-time clinical practice, teaching and mentoring students aspiring to careers as PAs, and coaching the University’s women’s tennis team. Dr. Morris is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, and the U.S, Tennis Association.

Education and Credentials

  • Ph.D. in Physical Education, Indiana University
  • M.S., Indiana University
  • B.S., Geneva College
  • Diploma in Physician Assistant Studies, Kettering College
  • Board-Certified Physician Assistant, National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants
  • Licensed to practice and prescribe as a Physician Assistant by the State Medical Board of Ohio

Scholarly Works

  • Physical Fitness and the Christian: Exercising Stewardship (Pamela S. Johnson and Dee Morris) Faculty Books (1986)
  • Healthy Living on Campus: How College Students Can Stay Fit (Dee Morris) Faith & Fitness Magazine (2012)
  • Anatomical, Physiological and Hematological Effects of Training and Competition on Female Intercollegiate Basketball Players (Pamela S. Johnson, Dee Morris and E. L. Fox) The Physiologist (1974)
  • Gastric By-Pass and Remission of Type II Diabetes in Obese Adults (Dee Morris) Kettering Medical College and Kettering Medical Center (2014)
  • PA-C : Who, What, Where, and How? (Dee Morris) Cedarville University Pre-Med Camp (2012)

Interests

  • Favorite places to visit: the Canadian Rockies and Walt Disney World
  • Hobbies: Hiking, reading (mysteries and historical fiction), playing with her black lab “Pete”
  • Unusual Facts: Narrowly missed (by 2 pts.) qualifying for the 1960 Summer Olympics in marksmanship; held national marksmanship records; has completed two marathons (yes, the 26.2 miles)
  • Why Cedarville: I am thrilled to have the privilege of being part of a University that has maintained its intentional, evangelical stance as a Christ-centered institution. I’ve had the opportunity to be involved in both academics and athletics at the University, and know that the commitment permeates both areas.