Commonwealth Faculty Achievement
Award
goes to Penn State York assistant professor
Bruce M. Broadbent, assistant professor of kinesiology at Penn State York, has received the 1999 Commonwealth Faculty Achievement Award presented by the College of Health and Human Development. Broadbent also serves as division head of health and human development in the Commonwealth College.
The Commonwealth Faculty Achievement Award recognizes a faculty member at a Penn State location who makes unique contributions to both the college and the campus community. This award recognizes excellence in teaching, advising and service. Broadbent was recognized for his exceptional effectiveness as an integral part of the department and college. This year, the award is given in memory of Wesley Allen Olsen, who was a faculty member at Penn State Abington for more than 35 years.
Broadbent began his Penn State career in 1967 at Penn State York. At that time, there were no programs in health, physical education or athletics. He was faced with the challenge of developing and implementing programs in those areas for the campus of 250 students. Today's campus of more than 2,000 students now has instructional programs, six varsity sports and a number of intramural programs.
During his tenure at the campus, Broadbent has taught a wide range of health education and kinesiology courses, served as athletic director for more than 22 years and was the kinesiology coordinator at the campus. Before taking on his current position, Broadbent served as director of the Commonwealth Educational System's programs in kinesiology and as the division head of kinesiology.