Caroline J. Ketcham, PhD is Professor of Exercise Science at Elon University. Caroline’s expertise is in the area of movement neuroscience and her current research focuses on understanding the control and coordination in the execution of movements foundational to development and functional participation for neurodiverse populations. In addition, she is co-director of Elon BrainCARE Research Institute which has concussion advocacy and positive mental wellness as the primary goals for Elon students and student-athletes.

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Caroline has been instrumental in leading implementation of the Act-Belong-Commit framework for a mentally healthy Elon, now HealthEU, and leading efforts on integrated wellness, equity, and inclusion efforts on campus. Caroline is a CEL Scholar focusing on equity and access to high-impact practices for neurodivergent and physically disabled students. Caroline has lead multi-year, multi-institution CEL research seminar on Capstone Experiences. She was a previous participant in a CEL research seminar on Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research and is a leader in defining, identifying challenges and benefits, and helping others develop a co-mentored model of undergraduate research. Many of her publications and presentations are co-authored with undergraduate research students who she mentored or co-mentored. She has won university wide awards for mentoring, scholarship, teaching, and service.

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A NOTE OF GRATITUDE

A note of gratitude as you navigate my site and my work. None of this was done alone AND everything is better because of those I collaborated with. Much of my scholarly work involves students and I do what I do because of the power of mentorship. My colleagues have become treasured friends because of the work we do together and the community we build. I know this is related to values of co-mentoring flattening power and opening up to the vulnerability to feedback and critique with kindness and care. The most effective and rewarding collaborations leave fear and ego checked at the door. Thank you to all my collaborators - students, colleagues, friends, and family.