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Assistant Professor

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 2011-2022

Taught EDAH 5273 (Athletics in Higher Education), EDAH 5653 (NCAA Academic Reform/Athletic Academic Advising), EDAH 5940 (Academic Advising in Student Affairs), EDAH 5910 (Practicum in Education), EDAH 5960 (Directed Readings in EDAH), HR 5960 (Directed Readings in HR), HR 3313 (Ethical Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics), HR 4313 (Intercollegiate Athletics Administration) and HR 5113 (Ethics in Big Time Sports). Serve on the President’s Task Force on Graduation and Retention.

President of The Drake Group (TDG)

Served as President of a national organization of faculty dedicated to the defense of academic integrity in higher education from the corrosive aspects of commercialized college sports. 2014 – 2016.

Editorial Review Board Member

International Journal of Sport Management, 1999 – 2014.

Serve on editorial review board to manuscripts for scholarly publications devoted to the management of sport, recreation, competitive athletics, and fitness and wellness programs. Executive Board The Drake Group, 2013 – present Serve on The Drake Group’s Executive Board. Advisory Council Member The Drake Group, 2009 – 2013. Serve on The Drake Group’s advisory council to review and assist this faculty group’s initiative in athletic reform.

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Student Life and Adjunct Professor in the Departments of Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Policy Studies, and Human Relations

University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, 1993-2011

Responsible for the academic support program for student athletes including educational assessment, tutoring, and related activities. Managed $2.6 million operating budget. Coordinated and supervise personnel and activities related to the Student Life division of the Athletic Department, including staff and operation of three residence halls and dining facility. Supervise the University’s sport medicine unit. Developed the University’s NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills program, a recipient of the national Program of Excellence Award. Served as liaison for the Athletic Department to the Oklahoma Legislature, Board of Regents, Athletics Council, faculty and staff, prospective student athletes and their parents, and the community. Maintained current knowledge of NCAA and Big Twelve Conference rules and regulations to ensure compliance by all staff members and student athletes. Monitored academic progress of student athletes and develop strategies for NCAA Academic Reform. Established and implement goals, policies and procedures for the Athletic Student Life program. Organized, delegated, and supervised responsibilities to ensure program productivity. Conducted periodic reviews of area activities to evaluate overall effectiveness. Interviewed, selected, trained, and evaluated staff. Performed special projects and complete reports as assigned by the Athletic Director. Represented Athletic Director in meetings and other University and State functions in his absence. OU recipient of 2003 NCAA/USA Today Academic Achievement Award. Awarded the 1998, 2003, 2005, and 2009 President’s Trophy for the Outstanding Housing Center on the OU campus for promoting academic excellence, community service, and cultural understanding. Athletics Department awarded the prestigious 2007 PRISM Award for managerial excellence in student-athlete development and cited for excellence in the creation of its Psychological Resources for OU Student-Athletes (PROS) in its academic services program. Awarded the 2005 Innovations in Mental Health Award for psychological programs and services for student-athletes from the Mental Health Association for Oklahoma County. Oklahoma. Served on University Steering Committee for North Central Association accreditation, the President’s Task Force on Graduation and Retention, and the Provost’s Enrollment Management Board. Taught EDPY 2012 (Career and Life Planning) in the Educational Psychology Department. Taught EDAH 5273 (Athletics in Higher Education), and EDAH 5940 (Academic Reform/Athletic Academic Advising) in the Adult and Higher Education Program. Taught HR 4490 (Ethical Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics) and HR 5113 (Ethics in Big Time Sports). Recognized as the 2004 Outstanding Adjunct Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Recognized in 2005 for Outstanding Service to the Adult and Higher Education Program in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Program. Recognized in 2006 as the recipient of the Lan Hewlett Award by the National Association of Academic Advisers for Athletics (N4A) for sustained professional service, a high level of competence in administrative skills, a merited professional stature, innovation in meeting the needs of student-athletes, effectiveness in the development of junior staff, significant contributions to the field through publications and professional development, and leadership in university affairs. Recognized in 2007 by the Oklahoma Psychological Association with a Distinguished Citizen citation. The department was recognized in 2007 by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports as having the nation’s most successful degree completion program for returning former student-athletes. Chaired in 2007 a joint NCAA/N4A task force on consulting to select and train consultants to visit NCAA member institutions needing assistance with improvement on Academic Performance Program results and academic support program assessment for NCAA certification requirements.

President of the National Association of Academic Advisers for Athletics (N4A)

Served as president of national organization representing academic advisers and academic support professionals in college athletics. June, 2010 - June, 2011. Serve on the association’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

NCAA Certification Site Visitor

Served on NCAA Certification teams to review institutional adherence to operating principles for governance, equity and academic integrity. 1993 - 2011.

Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 1992-1993

Implemented undergraduate retention plans. Conducted retention research. Coordinated campus Total Quality Management project on academic advising. Assessed campus academic advising services. Developed student based evaluation of academic advising. Initiated campus mid-semester grade reports for high-risk student populations. Taught university orientation course designed to improve retention to new students.

Affiliate Assistant Professor

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 1987-1993

Served as faculty member in the Department of Kinesiology in the College of Health and Human Performance. Taught graduate course in administration of intercollegiate athletics for the Sport Management Program. Member of the Graduate College faculty.

Associate Athletic Director for Academic Support and Compliance

University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, 1987-1992

Responsible for the academic support, compliance and student service divisions of the athletic program. Implemented wide-ranging academic reform mandated by the President of the University task force. Designed academic support programs found to significantly improve graduation and academic achievements of student athletes. Initiated career internship and mentorship programs. Program cited by the College Football Association (CFA) as one of twelve Division 1-A institutions with graduation rates exceeding seventy percent. Dramatically improved black student athlete retention and graduation rates within a four-year period. Supervised staff of four professional counselors, secretary, graduate student assistants, proctors, and tutors. Managed $425,000 operational budget and $2 million athletic financial aid accounts. Served as institutional compliance officer from 1987-1991. Designed the University’s first compliance program to educate campus and athletic staffs regarding NCAA legislation. Provided daily interpretations for campus personnel. Developed strategies for monitoring compliance of rules. Responsible for substance abuse education and coordinating drug testing for six hundred student athletes. Served on numerous university committees including: The President’s Drug Policy Steering Committee, Provost’s Retention Committee, Athletic Drug Education and Testing Committee, Academic Support Unit Policy Committee, UMCP Athletic Council, Academic Committee of the Athletic Council, and University Honors Council.

Drug Free School National Recognition Program Site Visitor

United States Department of Education, 1988-1991

Served as site visitor and evaluator of drug prevention programs for national recognition of outstanding schools.

Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Affairs

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, 1984-1987

Responsible for the design, implementation, budget, evaluation, and supervision of a comprehensive academic support program for student athletes. Initiated an alumni career mentorship program. Designed a state of the art athletic learning center completed in 1986. Supervised counseling, clerical, and tutorial staff. Responsible for NCAA, Southwest Conference, and university certification and eligibility requirements. Managed athletic scholarship programs. Acted as liaison between athletic department and the university community. Served on the University Judicial Committee. Recognized by the College Football Association (1987) as one of a few Division 1-A institutions with a football graduation rate exceeding seventy percent. University athletes awarded a national record-setting three consecutive (1985-1987) prestigious National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete postgraduate scholarships for academic and athletic achievement.

Athletic Academic Counselor

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1980-1984

Position involved coordinating academic support and tutorial assistance for student athletes. Served as academic adviser, personal counselor, and vocational counselor for student athletes. Designed the nation’s first student athlete assessment program to diagnose developmental learning needs. Responsible for adherence to NCAA, Big Eight Conference, and university regulations. Responsible for new student orientation. Acted as liaison between the athletic and academic community.

Academic Counselor

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 1978-1980

Position involved coordinating office functions and providing tutorial assistance for university students. Responsible for hiring of tutors, recognition of academic difficulties, academic advising, personal counseling, and referral of students to appropriate university agencies. Performed all office research and evaluation of tutors.

Instructor/Faculty Coordinator

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 1978-1979

Staff position with a six-week intensive summer orientation program for disadvantaged students. Taught a five-week study skill course. Served as liaison between faculty and program staff. Acted as academic adviser, group facilitator, and personal counselor. Co-trained student staff and designed workshop experiences in values clarification, race relations, and team building. Performed program research on student progression and retention.

Academic Adviser

Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa 1976-1978

Academic adviser for high risk students and students on academic probation. Designed and presented a peer counselor program for recognition of academic difficulties.

Resident Counselor

Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa 1976-1978

Personal counselor for students in a residential setting. Trained student adviser staff in counseling skills. Represented Office of Student Affairs on student judicial committee and student adviser selection. Co-designed workshop on student development theory for resident life advisers.

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