Department Of Aviation -- University of North Dakota

Kent Lovelace, Chair











Phone: 777-2918
Email: lovelace@aero.und.edu


Educational Background
  • University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, M.S. degree, Educational General Studies, 1984
  • University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota, B.S.B.A. degree, Aviation Administration, 1980
Professional Experience
  • 1997 - Chairman, Professor, Department of Aviation
  • 1994 - 1997 Chairman, Associate Professor, Department of Aviation
  • 1989 - 1994 Associate Professor, Assistant Chair, Department of Aviation, Center for Aerospace Sciences, University
    of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota
  • 1984 - 1989 Assistant Professor, Department of Aviation, Center for Aerospace Sciences, University of North Dakota,
    Grand Forks, North Dakota
  • 1980 - 1984 Assistant Chief Flight Instructor and Academic Lecturer, Department of Aviation, Flight Operations, Center
    for Aerospace Sciences, University of North Dakota
Courses Taught
  • Avit 102 - Introduction to Aviation - 5 credits
  • Avit 414 - CFI Certification - 5 credits
  • Avit 415 - Instrument Flight Instructor - 4 credits
  • Avit 416 - Multi-engine Flight Instructor - 2 credits
Service Involvement
  • Professional
    • NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) Governing Board, Organizational Director, 2004 -
    • National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Board of Directors, 1993 -
    • NIFA National Council Member, 1985 -
    • University Aviation Association, Trustee 1989-1994
  • University
    • UND Faculty Senate, 1999, 2000, 2004-2006
    • UND Promotions Committee, 1992-1993, 2004
    • UND Academic Advisement Committee, 1989-1992, 2003 - 2007
    • UND Enrollment Management Task Force
  • College
    • Fleet Acquisition Committee, 1997 -
  • Department
    • Chair, Faculty Search Committee, 1997 -
    • Advisor, Women in Aviation, 1999-2001
Awards and Accomplishments
  • National:
    • William A. Wheatley Award, Co-Sponsors United Airlines and UAA. Dallas, Texas, September 1992. This is given
      in recognition for "Outstanding Contributions to Aerospace Education"
    • NIFA Outstanding Coach of the Year, 1986 and 1989
    • NIFA National Championship, Faculty Advisor/Coach, UND Flying Team, 1985-1989, 1994
  • University:
    • McDermott Award for Departmental Excellence in Teaching, University of North Dakota, Department of Aviation,
      1989, 1998
    • Fellows of the University Award for Departmental Excellence in Public Service, University of North Dakota,
      Department of Aviation, 1986, 2002


 
Department of Aviation
University of North Dakota
Box 9007 | Grand Forks, ND 58202-9007
Phone: 701.777.2834