About the School of Rehabilitation and Performance Sciences

Welcome to the School of Rehabilitation and Performance Sciences. We’re glad you’re here.

Our dedicated faculty, hands-on learning experiences and career-focused curriculum are designed to prepare you for success in today’s fast-changing healthcare and human services world. Through innovative learning and supportive mentorship, we help students graduate confident, compassionate and career ready.

Our school name is new, but our programs are built on a solid foundation of excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship and community engagement. For more information about our programs, please contact us at srps@niu.edu

We look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your academic and career goals. Please take advantage of all that NIU has to offer. We truly are invested in having you learn today, so you can lead tomorrow. Go Huskies!

Peter J. Chomentowski, III, Ph.D.
Chair
School of Rehabilitation and Performance Sciences
pchomentowski@niu.edu

Mission and Vision

Mission

Our mission is to promote transformational change in the field of health and wellness by developing diverse, competent and ethical professionals.

Vision

Our vision is to advance equitable and inclusive education, research and community engagement that elevates health and wellness for all individuals and communities across the lifespan.