Malissa Martin

Malissa Martin is Professor and current Provost in the Department of Health Sciences at Rocky Mountain University, with prior administrative roles including PhD Director, Associate Dean, and Associate Provost. She developed the first accredited athletic training education program in South Carolina and held leadership positions at University of South Carolina, Middle Tennessee State University, and Mount St. Joseph University.

Her research specializes in athletic training education methodologies and female health issues, supported by over 100 scholarly publications and 120+ national presentations. She serves on editorial boards for the Athletic Training Education Journal and International Journal of Athletic Therapy and Training.

Dr. Martin's accolades include:

• National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame induction
• NATA Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer
• Sayers Bud Miller Distinguished Athletic Training Educator
• Two-time RMU Presidential Award recipient
• Rocky Mountain University Hartgrave’s Excellence in Teaching Award
• Greater Lakes Athletic Training Education Award
• Southeast Athletic Trainer’s Educator and Administrator Award
• NATA Professional Development Award

She has secured multiple research grants and mentored over 80 students to terminal degrees while developing RMU's Teaching Effectiveness Program, faculty development initiatives, and certificate in learning design for healthcare education.