Dawn Hankins, Ph.D., LAT, ATC
Professor and Program Director of M.S. in Athletic Training
Office: Bearcat Hall 102
Phone: (618) 537-6917
Twitter: @McKendreeAT
Education
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
M.S., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
B.A., Coe College
Professional Honors
Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award, Emerson, Inc., 2017
Exemplary Teaching Award, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church, 2015
Missouri Athletic Trainers' Association Sports Medicine Hall of Fame Recipient, 2009
Women in Athletic Training National Athletic Trainers' Membership Service Recognition, 2008
Norman Grandy Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence and Service, McKendree University, 2008
Lifesaver Community Award, American Red Cross, 2008
Award of Appreciation, NSCA Certification Commission's Credential of Distinction, 2007
Personal Certifications
BOC Certified Athletic Trainer, National Athletic Trainers Association
Licensed Athletic Trainer, State of Missouri
Licensed Athletic Trainer, State of Illinois
American Red Cross CPR/PR/AED Instructor
American Red Cross First Aid Instructor and Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross Basic Life Suppot Instructor and Instructor Trainer
Publications & Presentations
Numerous presentations on issues related to athletic training from both an educational
perspective as well as a clinical perspective.
Publications involve treatment of various injuries and conditions.
Professional Committee Posts
Manuscript/Textbook Reviewer: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Reviewer for Special Topics Presentations for NATA Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium
Peer Reviewer, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)
Manuscript/Textbook Reviewer, SLACK Publishing
Research Interests
Student learning styles for didactic and clinical education in athletic training curriculum
programs specifically related to the subject areas of: immediate care, evaluation
and diagnosis, emergency care and rehabilitation.
Teaching Interests
Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation, Behavioral Health, Organization and Administration
and Exercise Asessment.