Ronald Otterstetter, Ph.D.

Dr. Ronald Otterstetter

Ronald Otterstetter Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Sport Science & Wellness Education
College of Education, The University of Akron


Professional Service

Book Reviews

  • ACSM’s Advanced Exercise Physiology – Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins Publishers
  • Biochemistry of Exercise and Sport - Holcomb Hathaway Publishers
  • The Art and Science of Coaching Excellence - Warde Publishers
  • ACE/FA Davis Exercise Physiology Text – F.A Davis Co.
  • FitWell: Questions and Answers, by Gary Liguori and Sandra Carroll-Cobb – McGraw Hill

Department Service

  • Master’s Comprehensive Examination Coordinator (2005 – Present)
  • Merit Pay Ad-hoc Committee – Chair (2006-2007)
  • RTP Revision Ad-hoc Committee – Chair (2006)
  • Clinical Instructor for Athletic Training Search Committee – Member  (2007)
  • Assistant Professor for Exercise Physiology Search Committee – Chair (2009)
  • Department Chair Review Committee – Member – (2010)
  • General Studies Coordinator Search Committee – Chair (2011)

College Service

  • College of Education Graduate Studies Committee (2004 – 2006)
  • College of Education Graduate Studies Committee Chair (2005 – 2006)
  • College of Education College Community Committee (2004 – 2008)
  • College of Education Grievance Committee (2006 – 2007, Co-Chair 2009 - 2010)
  • College of Education Executive Committee (2005-2006, 2008-2009, 2009-2010)
  • College of Education Technology Committee – (2007-2008)
  • College of Education RTP Appeals Committee – (2007-2010)
  • College of Education College Council Secretary  – (2008-2009)
  • College of Education Representative – 184th Commencement Exercises – Spring 2005
  • College of Education Representative – 196th Commencement Exercises – Spring 2009
  • Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Search Committee – SSWE Representative – (2006)
  • Dubick Award Evaluator (2006 - 2011)
  • InfoCision Stadium Academic Multiplex Building Committee – (2009)
  • College Council - Chair – (2011-2012)
  • Executive Committee – Chair – (2011-2012) 

University Service

  • Review of Program Development Plan for a Doctor of Physical Therapy: University of Dayton, Youngstown State University, Cleveland State University (2005-2006)
  • Review of Full Proposal for a Doctor of Physical Therapy: University of Dayton, Youngstown State University, Cleveland State University, Ohio University (2005-2007)
  • Invitation to Excellence: Scholarship Saturday – Faculty Interviewer (2006-2010)
  • Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation Research Institute – Summa Health Care – University Associate (2004 – 2010)
  • Ronald E. McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program – Mentor (2006)
  • University Hearing Board – College of Education Representative - (2006-2009)
  • Academic Alignment Project Team – Provost’s Office (Fall 2007)
  • College of Education Dean Search Committee – (2007-2008)
  • Honors College Colloquium Speaker – Natural Sciences – Speaker – (2008-2011)