Jerono P Rotich

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Jerono Phylis Rotich (born July 17, 1969) is a Kenyan American educator, administrator, mentor, and motivational speaker. She is an avid advocate of women and youth empowerment, diversity, equity and inclusion, and health behavior modification.[1]

Early Life and Education

Rotich was born to Joseph Cheruiyot Rotich and Agnes Chepkeitany Kimoning Rotich in Kenya. She graduated from Kenya High School and Loreto Matunda. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education at Kenyatta University in 1994 and a Master of Science degree in Physical Education at the State University of New York (SUNY) in 1999. In 2004, Rotich received her Ph.D. in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG).[2][3][4]

Career

Since August 2022, Rotich has been a tenured Full Professor and the Associate Dean for Organizational Climate, Inclusion, and Belonging in the School of Public Health-Bloomington, Indiana University, Bloomington. Under her role, she is required to carry out schoolwide diversity and inclusion efforts, including implementing the School's Diversity Plan 2020 and promoting organizational culture and climate respecting individuals and multiculturalism through seminars, town halls, and workshops.[5][6] She has served as a tenured Full Professor and Department Chair of Kinesiology and Recreation Administration at North Carolina University.[2][7][8][9]

She is the Founder and CEO of the Kenya Students in Diaspora (KESID) Foundation,[10] a non-profit organization established to advance the academic success and career growth of Kenyan students living in the US through mentoring, cross-cultural training, networking, scholarship empowerment, scholarship, service learning, and community engagement. Rotich played an instrumental role in founding the Diaspora University by contributing to establishing the Human Performance and Leisure Studies department, writing courses and teaching, integrating sports and education, research, and funding.[11]

Rotich is the CEO and Founder of WOYO (Women & Youth) Global Diversity,[1] which empowers, mentors, and inspires youth and women who aspire to make a difference in today's interconnected global world. It provides mentorship, workshops, symposiums and conference, competency training, first AID, CPR, AED certifications, luncheons, clubs, and sports events.

Rotich is the President of the Kenya Scholars and Studies Association.[9][10][12]

In 2020, she was awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program.[10] She is a Research Fellow at the Center for New North Carolinians, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina. In June 2020, she was appointed as a Commissioner, Commission of Research and Publication at the International Council of Traditional Sports and GAMES (ICTSG), established at the 2018 UNESCO Collective Consultation on Traditional Sports and Games.[2][9][13]

Rotich is a board member at the CATCH Kenya, a US and Kenya collaborative initiative to implement evidence-based health and physical education programs in Kenyan schools. She is a member of the editorial board for the QUEST Journal and the Kenya Studies Review-Journal,[1] a member of the Leadership Institute Committee at the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE), and a member of the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) Nominations and Elections Committee. She is the Committee Chair of the Hellison Interdisciplinary Research Grant at the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE).[14][15]

In May 2017, Rotich was invited as a keynote speaker at the Educational Researches and Publications Associations (ERPA) International Congress on Education held in Budapest, Hungary, on Educating Immigrant and refugee students in the USA: Challenges and opportunities.[3] She was invited to give a presentation at the 4th UNESCO Collective Consultation Meeting on the Safeguarding and Promotion of Traditional Sports and Games (TSG) in Istanbul, Turkey. She served as a US delegate on the World Forum for Reviving Traditional Sports in Antalya, Turkey, and Uganda's 2018 Global Peace Leadership Conference (GPLC).

Her research agenda focuses on physical activity, sports and games, obesity, and behavior modification as viable solutions to decreasing health disparities and obesity in African American, immigrant, refugee, and other minority communities. She has received funding to develop and implement college and community-based physical activity intervention programs. She has contributed to community engagement and managing community-based programs among immigrant and refugee communities. She has developed and implemented numerous funded community programs that address health-related disparities, including physical activity, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles among underserved youth, African Americans, and immigrant and refugee communities. In addition, she has been instrumental in developing, implementing, and facilitating cross-cultural competency workshops for health care providers, social workers, and behavioral health specialists in North Carolina.[11]

Rotech is also a handball, soccer, and hockey coach,[4] serving as Head Coach for two varsity teams.[11] She is currently serving as a consultant for The Gambia Institution of Sports and Kinesiology.

Publications

Rotech has contributed to co-editing multiple books, peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings.[8]

Books

  • Engaging the Diaspora: Migration and African Families, 2013[16]
  • Koster, M., Kithinji. M., & Rotich, J. P. C.O (Eds.), (2016). Kenya After 50: Reconfiguring Education, Gender, and Policy. Palgrave Macmillan, New York, NY.[17][18]
  • Kithinji, M. M., Mwanzia, M. M., & Rotich, J. P. (2016). Kenya After 50: Reconfiguring Historical, Political, and Policy Milestones. Palgrave Macmillan, New York, NY.[19]

Selected Research Articles

  • Adem Kaya, Paula E. Faulkner, Ceola Ross Baber & Jerono P. Rotich (2021) Insights from Immigrant and Refugee Youth on Resilience through Sports Participation during Adaption to a New Country, Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies, DOI: 10.1080/15562948.2021.1890303
  • Sayo, P., Njathi, A., Rotich, J. P., & Mose, P.O ( 2020). Kenyan International Student's Experiential Reflections on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic. Kenya Studies Review, 8 (2), 111-122
  • Rotich, J.P ( 2018). Perspective On Diversity And Inclusion: My Reflection on Diversity. The Journal of Best Practices in Health Professionals Diversity: Research, Education and Policy. (Spring, 2018), 11(1), 66–68.
  • Rotich, J. P. (2018). Perspective on Diversity and Inclusion: My Reflection on Diversity. The Journal of Best Practices in Health Professionals Diversity: Research, Education and Policy, 11(1), 66-68. Published.
  • Rotich, J. P.& Fuller, T. M., & Lee. M. (2018). "Intricacies of Cross-Cultural Mentoring: A Case of International Faculty and Scholars. In Cassandra Sligh Conway (Ed.), Faculty Mentorship at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. IGI Global Press.
  • Rotich, J. P.& Elliott, G. M., (2018). "Teaching First Aid, CPR and AED Using Blended Learning In Academic Settings." In Jared Keengwe (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Blended Learning Pedagogies and Professional Development in Higher Education. IGI Global Press.
  • Mutisya P., & Rotich J. (2018). "Critical Conscious Approach in Re-conceptualizing "The New Normal" of Kenya Education. In Gitau, M. (2017). Kenyan Education System: Are We Are preparing Students to Meet Current Global Needs and Challenges. BookBaby.
  • Jackson, N., Thompson, A., Lee, M., Rotich, J. P., Fuller, T. M. (2017). Impact of spectator motivation on long-term league sustainability for Women's basketball league. Journal of Human Sciences, 14(1).
  • Soyer, F., Toros, T., Rotich, J., Kaya, H.B., & Kaçay.Z (2016). Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Life Satisfaction in Basketball Coaches. ERPA International Congress on Education 2015 – Conference Proceedings (284-288)
  • Koster, M., Kithinji. M., & Rotich, J. P. CO (Eds.), (2016). Kenya After 50: Reconfiguring Education, Gender, and Policy. Palgrave Macmillan, New York, NY.[8][20]

Awards and Honors

  • Named one of the top-17-diaspora-Kenyans-in-USA-who-made-a-difference-in-2020/
  • 2020 DIASPORA TIMES SPECIAL: Top 17 Diaspora Kenyans In USA Who Made A Difference In 2020.[21]
  • Recipient of the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award, 2015.[22][23]
  • Named one of the top 40 Kenyan women[24] who inspire and motivate fellow Kenyans within the Kenyan America Diaspora, September-November 2018. African Warrior Magazine.
  • Recipient, 2016, Kenyan Community in NC Teaching and Advisement Excellence Award. The Awards were presented at the community meeting by the Kenyan Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Dr. Robinson Githae, in Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 13,
  • Recipient, 2016 Greensboro Partnerships Chamber of Commerce Other Voices Change Agent Award. Presented during The Annual Other Voices Graduation Celebration & Alumni Members Dinner on 5/9/2016 at the Terrace at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex."
  • Recipient, 2016 GALA Awards- Student Organizations Advisor of the Year.
  • Recipient, 2016 Greatest Advisor of the Year- Advisor of the Year. Faculty Advisor for the Eta Delta Phi Epsilon Kappa Honors Society, April 2016
  • Recipient, 2015 University of North Carolina State System Board of Governors Excellence for Teaching Award.[22]
  • Recipient, 2014-2015 Outstanding School of Education Teaching Award
  • Recipient, 2014 North Carolina A&T State University Faculty Community Engagement Award (Spring 2014)
  • Recipient, National Phi Epsilon Kappa Honors Society, Distinguished Advisor Award (2013-2014)[24]
  • Nominee and Inductee, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at North Carolina A&T State University, Chapter 291[3]
  • Nominee, 2014 for the Faculty Gala Awards. This award is for outstanding service as the Faculty Advisor for the Eta Delta Phi Epsilon Kappa Honors Society.[3]
  • Recipient, 2014 Gottabgaa International Community Empowerment Award, Dallas, Texas. June 2014.[3][24]
  • Recipient, North Carolina Kenyan Chapter, Health and Wellness Research and Community Service Award (2012)[24]
  • Recipient, School of Education, Outstanding Student Organization Award (American Red Cross NCAT Chapter (2010-2011)
  • Recipient, School of Education, Outstanding Student Organization Award (Eta Delta Chapter of Phi Epsilon Kappa National Fraternity (2010-2011)
  • Inductee, inducted into the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Department of Human Performance and Leisure Studies (HPLS) Phi Epsilon Kappa Honor Society during the fall (2010)
  • Recipient, The NCA&T Junior Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (2009)
  • Recipient, Center for Academic Excellence Advising Award (2008-2009)
  • Nominee, HPLS Department nominee for Advising Excellence Award (2008-2009)
  • Recipient, NCA&T Junior Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (2008-2009)
  • Nominee, Junior Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, School of Education, North Carolina A&T State University (2008-2009)
  • Nominee, Researcher Award, Department of Human Performance and Leisure Studies, School of Education, North Carolina A&T State University (2008-2009)
  • Inductee- the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, KAPPA DELTA P1(2002)

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "About Me – Prof. Jerono P. Rotich" (in en-US). https://jeronorotich.com/about-me/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Kenyan professor lands job at Unesco" (in en-KE). https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2020-06-12-kenyan-professor-lands-job-at-unesco/. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 admin (2017-05-25). "Diaspora Kenyan Professor gives a Keynote Speech at International Congress in Hungary" (in en-US). https://diasporamessenger.com/2017/05/diaspora-kenyan-professor-gives-keynote-speech-international-congress-hungary/. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "What you never knew about Dr. Jerono". https://hivisasa.com/posts/what-you-never-knew-about-dr-jerono. 
  5. ↑ "Organizational Announcement: Dr. Jerono Rotich named Associate Dean for Organizational Climate, Inclusion, and Belonging: : News: News & Events: School of Public Health: Indiana University Bloomington" (in en). https://publichealth.indiana.edu/news-events/_news/2022/jerono-rotich-joins-SPHB.html. 
  6. ↑ kenyanblog2019 (2022-08-21). "Organizational Announcement: Dr. Jerono Rotich named Associate Dean for Organizational Climate, Inclusion, and Belonging" (in en-US). https://kenyanparentsinusa.com/organizational-announcement-dr-jerono-rotich-named-associate-dean-for-organizational-climate-inclusion-and-belonging/. 
  7. ↑ "Good News As A Kenyan Professor Lands UNESCO Job - Opera News". https://ke.opera.news/ke/en/science/96707d382ec31536a2bfb8b15cad436d. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "NCC Central University". https://www.nccu.edu/employee/jrotich. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Messenger, Diaspora (2020-06-11). "Kenyan Diaspora: Prof Jerono Rotich appointed to a UNESCO commission" (in en-US). https://diasporamessenger.com/2020/06/kenyan-diaspora-prof-jerono-rotich-appointed-to-a-unesco-commission/. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 kenyanblog2019 (2020-12-30). "PROF. JERONO PHYLIS ROTICH OF NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY SELECTED TO WORK WITH UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, KENYA" (in en-US). https://kenyanparentsinusa.com/prof-jerono-phylis-rotich-of-north-carolina-central-university-selected-to-work-with-university-of-nairobi-kenya/. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "Diaspora University Town". https://dut.or.ke/profile/Jerono_Rotich. 
  12. ↑ "ABOUT US – KESSA" (in en-US). https://kessa.org/about-us/. 
  13. ↑ "Research and Publication Commission". https://traditionalsportsgames.org/index.php/world/230-research-and-publication-commission. 
  14. ↑ "Hellison Interdisciplinary Research Grant - National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education". https://www.nakhe.org/hellison-interdisciplinary-research-grant.html. 
  15. ↑ "Nominations and Elections Committee - National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education". https://www.nakhe.org/nominations-and-elections.html. 
  16. ↑ Uwakweh, Pauline Ada; Rotich, Jerono P.; Okpala, Comfort O. (2013-10-29) (in en). Engaging the Diaspora: Migration and African Families. Lexington Books. ISBN 978-0-7391-7974-1. https://books.google.com/books?id=Y5FlAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA81&lpg=PA81&dq=prof.+jerono+rotich+speaks&source=bl&ots=DPCiQ-dfr9&sig=9YnGneKhUW4rSXfyS7RQXdH5a3g&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=prof.%20jerono%20rotich&f=false. 
  17. ↑ "Kenya After 50: Reconfiguring Education, Gender, and Policy (African Histories and Modernities) (Hardcover) | The Toadstool Bookshops of Peterborough and Keene NH" (in en). https://www.toadbooks.com/book/9781137574626. 
  18. ↑ Koster, Mickie Mwanzia; Kithinji, Michael Mwenda; Rotich, Jerono P. (2016-04-08) (in en). Kenya After 50: Reconfiguring Education, Gender, and Policy. Springer. ISBN 978-1-137-57463-3. https://books.google.co.ke/books?id=AsHtCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA225&dq=Rotich+and+kenya+at+50+Kenya+After+50:++%09Reconfiguring+Education,+Gender,+and+Policy.+Palgrave+Macmillan,+New+York,+NY&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwixzdGulJv4AhVqR_EDHSDoAgoQ6AF6BAgJEAI#v=onepage&q=Rotich%20and%20kenya%20at%2050%20Kenya%20After%2050:%20%20%09Reconfiguring%20Education,%20Gender,%20and%20Policy.%20Palgrave%20Macmillan,%20New%20York,%20NY&f=false. 
  19. ↑ Kithinji, Michael Mwenda; Koster, Mickie Mwanzia; Rotich, Jerono P. (2016-04-08) (in en). Kenya After 50: Reconfiguring Historical, Political, and Policy Milestones. Springer. ISBN 978-1-137-55830-5. https://books.google.co.ke/books?id=Zb3tCwAAQBAJ&pg=PR4&lpg=PR4&dq=Rotich+and+kenya+at+50&source=bl&ots=-qinNv8nA_&sig=ACfU3U2Akdtsbts4AWMzZLqK7hTSD6Yz-w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjxrIbYkpv4AhWuSvEDHV1XAMYQ6AF6BAgUEAM#v=onepage&q=Rotich%20and%20kenya%20at%2050&f=false. 
  20. ↑ "Jerono P Rotich". https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=lHHpYwkAAAAJ&hl=en. 
  21. ↑ kenyanblog2019 (2021-01-01). "2020 DIASPORA TIMES SPECIAL: Top 17 Diaspora Kenyans In USA Who Made A Difference In 2020" (in en-US). https://kenyanparentsinusa.com/2020-diaspora-times-special-top-17-diaspora-kenyans-in-usa-who-made-a-difference-in-2020/. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "2015 Teaching Award Winners". https://www.northcarolina.edu/teaching-awards-2015/. 
  23. ↑ Messenger, Diaspora (2015-03-25). "Kenya woman among winners of teaching awards in North Carolina" (in en-US). https://diasporamessenger.com/2015/03/kenya-woman-among-winners-of-teaching-awards-in-north-carolina/. 
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 24.3 "About Us – Woyogdc" (in en-US). https://woyogdc.com/about-us/. 
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