Louise Morris

Dee Morris, PED

Faculty Mentor

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.