Personal: WSSU Compliance Coordinator, Dr. Dennis Felder became a member of the staff and faculty of Winston-Salem State University in August of 1984. In addition to his duties assisting in the WSSU Compliance Office, he also holds faculty ranks as an associate professor in the Department of Sports Science and Human Performance, where he is the coordinator of the Sport Management program. He assists Associate Director of Athletics for NCAA Compliance Merlene Aitken in the WSSU Compliance Office overseeing the day-to-day implementation of NCAA institutional control.

His previous positions include appointments at Rust College in Holly Spring, Miss. and Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. Dr. Felder completed his undergraduate studies at Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss. in physical education. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. from Kansas State University in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in athletic administration.

Dr. Felder belongs to dozens of professional organizations, is a very active member of the community, and participates in, and leads several volunteer organizations. He has published and presented articles on a variety of subjects on both the state and national levels. He has two children, a 26-year old son and 23-year old daughter.