Wayne State University Athletics

General 3/20/2023 8:56:00 AM Jeff Weiss, Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Media Relations

Turner Elevated To Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator

DETROIT -- Dr. Candice L. Turner has been elevated to the position of Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator within the Wayne State University of Department of Athletics as announced by Interim Director of Athletics Erika Wallace.

"I'm thrilled to announce Dr. Candice Turner will be elevated into the role of Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator for the WSU Athletic Department," stated Wallace. "I'm excited in what this means for our student-athletes and our Athletic Department moving forward. Her expertise, experience, and vision algins with the building blocks that we need to continue our growth and I know she is ready to get to work."

"First, I would like to thank our Director of Athletics Erika Wallace for the opportunity and trusting my experience, knowledge, and passion to serve in this role," commented Turner. "I absolutely love working in this department with our stellar student-athletes and committed staff. As we usher in a new era of Warrior Athletics the fact that I get to do all of this in my hometown, the city of Detroit, makes this all extra special!

"The Wayne State University athletics department is a gold mine situated in an innovative and urban university. We are gearing up for a huge transformation and I can promise you it has the student-athlete experience and our commitment to the community at the core! I am beyond humbled that I get to work in my purpose and look forward to all the exciting things to come with this new endeavor."

Dr. Turner returned to the WSU Athletic Department in August of 2021 as a Senior Associate Athletics Director after serving the three previous years (2018-2021) as a full-time lecturer in the Kinesiology, Health & Sports Studies Sport Administration and Management Program in WSU's College of Education.

Turner spent nearly 10 years with the WSU Athletic Department being hired as Academic Coordinator for student-athletes in December of 2008. She added the title of Senior Woman Administrator in the spring of 2012 and oversight of student-athlete housing in October of 2012. Turner was promoted to associate athletic director in the summer of 2014.

A 2006 graduate of Miami University, Turner was the graduate assistant in Eastern Michigan's Student Athlete Support Services (SASS) department from August 2007 until her appointment at WSU in December 2008. Her primary duties were in providing centralized tracking of student-athlete academic progress, learning-centered monitoring, and study table oversight.

Turner also served as a liaison between the SASS staff and coaches about individual student's attendance, while working directly with student intervention and learning methodologies for improvement and career success. She worked in the EMU career services office for nearly one year, while serving as a learning specialist/academic advisor in the EMU athletic department.

In February of 2010, Turner attended the annual NCAA CHAMPS Life Skills Conference where she conducted a poster presentation on the WSU Athletic Department's Professional Development series for student-athletes. During the conference, she also facilitated two sessions for new member institutions implementing CHAMPS Life Skills Programs.

A 2012 graduate of the NCAA Leadership Institute and recipient of the NCAA Division II NACWAA National Convention grant for SWA's, she is committed to her personal and professional growth within the field of Intercollegiate athletics.

Turner earned her bachelor's degree in sports studies with minors in management organizational leadership and marketing. She received a master's in sports studies with an emphasis on sports organization from Miami in August of 2007. Turner completed a specialist of education degree from EMU in educational leadership in December of 2011, and a Ph.D. in educational leadership from EMU in May of 2020.

TRANSACTIONS: Wayne State (Mich.) elevated Candice Turner to Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator.

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