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October 1, 1997
Tennessee State University has named Dr. Vivian Fuller as the new director of athletics. Dr. Fuller replaces Howard Gentry who resigned in June to take another position at TSU.Fuller comes to Tennessee State after spending the last five years as the director of intercollegiate athletics at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. In addition to her position at Northeastern Illinois, she has served on numerous committees and advisory boards.
"Dr. Fuller brings to us remarkable organizational ability, excellent marketing skills, and a broad base of experience," stated Dr. James Hefner, TSU president. "Dr. Fuller's credentials are impeccable, and she is widely respected in her profession. She has served on numerous NCAA committees, including the management council which aids in the governance of the entire organization."
Dr. Fuller is a nationally known speaker on the topics of women in sports, academic support programs for student-athletes, academic advising, women in management positions, gender equity and the importance of networking in the profession. She began her career in higher education at Bennett Collge in 1978 as the director of intramurals and instructor of physical education. From 1984-87 she served as assistant director for advisement programs for student athletes at North Carolina A&T University, earning a promotion to assistant director of athletics. In 1987, Dr. Fuller became associate director of intercollegiate athletics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she was responsible for internal operations of the program and developing the academic component for student-athletes.
Fuller earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education from Fayetteville State University in 1977, a Master's of Education from University of Idaho in 1978, and a Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Iowa State University in 1985.
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