Dr. Mary Westby

Mary is the Program Director for the Athletic Training Program (ATP) in the Health and Exercise Science Department.  Her responsibilities include overseeing the operations ATP, maintaing Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) accreditation of the athletic training program ATP, working with the clinical education coordinator to maintain, evaluate, and develop clinical partnerships with site and preceptors for the ATP, teaching in the ATP, and advising students in the ATP.  In addition, Mary serves as a pre-health advisor for the Health and Exercise Science Department.  As the advisor for the Gustavus Athletic Trainers' Association and Iota Tau Alpha, the national honor society for athletic training, Mary gets the opportunity to encourage community and professional service among the students in the ATP. She enjoys her opportunities to interact with students and other faculty inside and out of the classroom.  Mary has had the opportunity to lead January Interim experiences to Austria, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, France, and Ireland with the Olympic Quest courses.  She also helps plan potlucks and social opportunities for the ATP students and staff.  

Mary is originally from Waconia, MN and enjoys spending time with her family who are still in the area, including her neice and twin nephews. Mary got married in May 2017 to Nathan and they live in Mankato.  She spends the summer up north, fishing, boating, and enjoying the all too short season.  During the long winter months, she enjoys snow-shoeing.  

Mary is a certified athletic trainer licensed in the state of Minnesota.  

Work Experience:

2015-Present: Program Director - Athletic Training Program; Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN

2009-2016: Clinical Education Coordinator - Athletic Training Program; Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN

2008–2009: Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor; Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, MN

2007–2008: Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor; Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA

2005–2007: Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer and Teaching Assistant; Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA

2002–2005: Athletic Training Student; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC

Education

Ed.D. - Leadership in Higher Education, Bethel University (2020); M.S Ed. - Athletic Training, Old Dominion University (2007); B.A - Exercise and Sports Science - Athletic Training, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2005)

Courses Taught