Dr. Michael J. Kovalchik
Hillsdale College Director of Athletics/
Department of Physical Education Chair

Dr. Mike Kovalchik is in his 12th year as Hillsdale College athletic director and chair of the department of physical education, with the academic rank of Professor. Prior to his tenure at Hillsdale College, Dr. Kovalchik was the director of athletics and chair of the department of physical education at Grand Valley State University from 1989 to 1996. Previous administrative stays included, Ohio Northern University, Jamestown College of North Dakota, Coe College of Iowa and Hanover College of Indiana.
Dr. Kovalchik holds a doctorate from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, master’s degrees from Eastern Illinois University, and State University of New York at Cortland, and the Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Illinois University. A former two-sport athlete and minor league baseball player, he has coached football, wrestling and baseball throughout his collegiate career of 25 years.
Currently, Dr. Kovalchik is a member of the NCAA Division II Championships Committee and the Division II Project Team to Review Issues Related to Diversity. Previous NCAA committees include the Division II Management Council, the Division II Legislation Committee and Chair of the Interpretations Sub-committee, and the Baseball Rules Committee. He is a former recipient of the prestigious Kellogg Foundation Grant, 1983 to 1985.
Dr. Kovalchik is a former U.S. Marine officer, U.S. Air Force officer and a Vietnam veteran. He is married to the former Sheila Wallace.