Vincent Loffredo, Ed.D., M.Ed. B.S.
Associate Dean for Student Affairs/Admissions
Dr Vincent Loffredo was recently appointed Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions in the UTMB School of Nursing. Previously, he served as the Academic Counselor (2004-2005) in the School of Nursing . His educational experiences include a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Syracuse University in 1991. He received his Masters in Education from the University of Houston in Athletic Administration in 1994. He went on to receive his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Houston with research in the area of Curriculum and Instruction in Physical Education in 2001. In addition, Dr. Loffredo was certified in 1997 by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America as a Fitness Counselor.
Dr. Loffredo's career path started in the field of exercise science. He started his career in Dallas, Texas as a fitness consultant for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL, and a Personal Trainer for various fitness facilities in Dallas . He later became the staff Exercise Physiologist for DRCA Medical Corporation in Houston . He then spent three years as training specialist for the City of Houston 's Police Academy . During this time, he was also awarded a Doctoral Teaching Fellowship at the University of Houston , and worked as an adjunct for North Harris Community College in Physical Education. Dr. Loffredo became a founding faculty member and the Director of Wellness for Montgomery College in The Woodlands Texas. While there, he served on the Board of Directors for the Conroe YMCA. Dr. Loffredo joined Texas A&M – Galveston Kinesiology Department faculty and also worked as a Senior Academic Advisor for three years. He then became the first Vice President of Academic Affairs at American Intercontinental University in Houston . Most recently, Dr Loffredo joined the UTMB School of Nursing in March 2004 as the Academic Counselor. In September 2005, he became the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Admissions for the UTMB School of Nursing.
Dr Loffredo's primary interests at UTMB SON is working with students and improving the retention and success of students as they work towards graduation. Dr. Loffredo has completed research in the area of adult learning and adult teaching styles. He has also authored textbooks in Health and Wellness.
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