Dr. Joe Luckey

B.S. in Mathematics, University of Dayton
M.S. in Kinesiology - Sports Administration, Indiana University - Bloomington
Ed.D. in Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University

Dr. Joe Luckey joined the University of Memphis staff in March of 2002 to oversee the Center for Athletic Academic Services. Prior to joining the University of Memphis staff, Dr. Luckey was employed at Austin Peay State University from 1992 through 2002 serving in various capacities, including Academic Intern, Athletic Academic Coordinator, and Assistant Athletic Director.

Dr. Luckey has responsibility for supervision of the staff and facility in the Center for Athletic Academic Services. He is also responsible for the certification of NCAA eligibility for all student-athletes. He serves as an instructor for ACAD 1100: Introduction to the University and as member of various committees on campus. In addition to these responsibilities on campus, Dr. Luckey is active in the National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics (N4A).

Dr. Luckey has served as a faculty member for the leader/manager track at N4A's Professional Development Institute since it was initiated in 2005. He assists future leaders to prepare for positions as directors and assistant directors in athletic academic services throughout the country. Dr. Luckey is also the chair of the strategic planning committee and will become a member of the N4A’s executive board in 2009 when he assumes the position of Division Director for Professional Development.

In 1999, Dr. Luckey was named the recipient of the Lan Hewlett Award by N4A. This award recognizes an athletic academic counselor who has demonstrated a sustained professional service in academic advising and meeting the emerging needs of college student-athletes while garnering the support of coaches, faculty, and administrators. The award also recognized efforts to foster the development of future staff in the career of athletic academic services. While at APSU, he supervised an intern on an annual basis. Memphis has two graduate assistants and two academic interns who will receive support and supervision from Dr. Luckey and the CAAS staff.

In 2005, Dr. Luckey was named the recipient of the Provost's Star Award by the Academic Affairs Awards Committee at the University of Memphis. This award recognizes a staff member for outstanding contributions in achieving the mission of the Division of Academic Affairs.

While not in the office, Dr. Luckey enjoys playing golf with friends or enjoying time with his family at home. Dr. Luckey and his wife Melissa have three sons, Adam, Tyler, and Ryan. His favorite food is Skyline Chili from Cincinnati, Ohio.