JENNIFER L.VANSICKLE Master of Arts, Morehead State University Major Field: Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

JENNIFER L.VANSICKLE EDUCATION

2004 Doctor of Education, University of Kentucky Major Field: Sport Management 1994 Master of Arts, Morehead State University

Major Field: Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 1992 Elementary Physical Education Endorsement, Morehead State University

1987 Bachelor of Science, Union College,

Major Field: Secondary Health and Physical Education PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor, University of Indianapolis, Fall 2004-current Program Coordinator, Sport Management

Adjunct Instructor, Morehead State University, Spring 2004 Adjunct Instructor, Morehead State University, Fall 2003

Adjunct Instructor, Morehead State University, Fall, 1994-Spring 2003

Instructor, Capital College of Physical Education, Beijing China, Summer 2001 Head Softball Coach, Morehead State University, 1993-2003

Public School Teacher, Physical Education and Health, Louisa Middle School, Louisa, KY, 1990-93

Public School Teacher, Physical Education and Social Studies, Nichols School, Nichols, GA, 1988-90

AWARDS & HONORS

2010 IAHPERD Sport Management Professional of the Year 2008-2009 Finalist, Teacher of the Year, University of Indianapolis

2006-2007 Faculty Achievement Award for Service, School of Education, University of Indianapolis

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION – Courses Taught – University of Indianapolis KINS 195 – History & Culture of Sport

KINS 210 – Introduction to the Business of Sports KINS 201 – Governance & Ethics in Sport

KINS 315 – Professional Seminar in Exercise Science and Sport Management

KINS 340 – Administration of Sport & PE programs KINS 345 – Legal/Ethical Issue in Sport Management KINS 355 – Management and Design of Sport Facilities KINS 360 – Organizational Leadership in Sport

KINS 460 – Field Experience in Sport Management I KINS 461 - Field Experience in Sport Management II KINs 480 – Applied Event Management

KINS 505 – Foundation of Athletics Administration KINS 510 – Event and Facility Management

ST 299 – Service learning; The Special Olympics World Games PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2004 – present American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)

2004 – present North American Society of Sport Managers (NASSM) 2004 – present National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE)

2004 – present National Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS)

2007 National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education (NAKPEHE)

2004-present Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (IAHPERD)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS – Offices Held

 Local Organizing Committee – 2010 National AAHPERD convention, Entertainment Committee Chair, 2009-2010

 IAHPERD Leadership Conference, 2005-2014  IAHPERD Board Member, 2007-2009

 IAHPERD Vice-President Sport Management Council, 2007-2009  IAHPERD Sport Management Council, member 2005-present  IAHPERD Publications Committee, member, 2006-2008 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (SCHOLARLY)

 Editorial Board Member, JOPERD, 2010- 2013

 Section Editor, Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal, 2009-2012  Reviewer, International Journal of Sport Management, 2012-present

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

2009 IAHPERD Sport Management Conference – planned, organized, and implemented for 131 attendees

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

 VanSickle, J. (2013). Leave a legacy: Follow the example of Title IX. (editorial). Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 84 (3), 4-5.  VanSickle, J. & Diacin, M. (2012). Assessment of employer’s desired

skills for entry-level sport management employees. Indiana AHPERD Journal, 41 (1), 38-42.

 VanSickle, J. (2012). The impact of physical activity and sport in the lives of women (editorial). Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 83 (3), 3-5.

 VanSickle, J. (2011). Staving off complacency concerning Title IX

(editorial). Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 82(4), 5-6.  VanSickle, J., Rauch, H., & Elliott, T. (2010). Athletes perceptions of

coaches emotional intelligence, Journal of Coaching Education, 3 (1), 1-21.

 VanSickle, J., Rauch, H.; Hicks, L. (2010). Designing a university-wide fitness program to promote campus health and department image Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 81 (1), 27-32.

 VanSickle, J. (2004). Making the Transition to Online Teaching:

Strategies for the First-Time Online Instructor Paper published by ERIC.  VanSickle, J. (2008). Emotionally Intelligent Leadership in Sport &

Physical Education: A Practical Approach. Indiana AHPERD Journal, 37 (1).

 VanSickle, J & Rauch, H. (2009). Go For Green: Promoting Your Profession While Creating Healthy, Green Schools. Indiana AHPERD Journal. 38 (3), 21-22.

 VanSickle, J. (2009). Review of Book: It’s All for the Kids: Gender,

Families, and Youth Sport. Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal, 18 (1), 102.

 Diacin, M. & VanSickle, J. (2014). Service learning with Special Olympics: Students’ volunteer reflections of their experiences at the world summer games. Palaestra, 23(1),

 Hicks, L., Rauch, H., VanSickle, J., & Satterblom, A. (2011). Creating a program advisory board: A key advocacy and marketing strategy for longevity in turbulent times. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 82 (3), 46-52.

 Rauch, H., Hicks, L., & VanSickle, J. (2010). A 14 week team based faculty and staff walking program. Indiana AHPERD Journal, 19 (2), 31-35.

 Diacin, M. & VanSickle, J. The 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games; Examining the service learning experience upon student

volunteers. Submitted for publication to the European Sport Management Quarterly.

PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

 VanSickle, J. & Diacin, M. (2013). Volunteer Motivations at a mega sporting event. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84:sup 1, A-96.

 VanSickle, J. & Diacin, M. (2012). Sponsorship in the NFL: Influence Upon Attendees' Purchase Intentions. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 83:sup 1, 95a

 VanSickle, J., Threats, J. & Zeider, C. (2010). Game attendees intent to purchase NBA sponsors’ products, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81:sup 1.

 VanSickle, J. & Lauber, C. (2006). Satisfaction of Selected Female College Athletes With Organizational Support, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77: sup 1.

 VanSickle, J., Rauch, H., Hicks L. (2009). Athletes’ perceptions of coaches’ emotional intelligence. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80: sup 1.

 Diacin, M. & VanSickle, J. (2013). Service learning through Special Olympics: Examining impacts upon student volunteers. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 84 sup 1, A-86.

NATIONAL PRESENTATION: PAPERS SUBMITTED

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 VanSickle, J. & Elliott, T. Effect of stadium signage on sponsor recall in the NBA. Paper presented, International Academy of Business and Public Administration (IABPAD) National Conference, January 2010.

NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS: ORAL (PEER REVIEWED)

 VanSickle, J & Breen, D. - Bringing the Service Learning Experience to Campus: The Case of the University of Indianapolis and Special Olympics Indiana, International Symposium on Service-Learning, November, 2013, Stellenbosch, South Africs

 VanSickle, J., Hicks, L., Rauch, H. R UIndy Fit? Walking Around the World. Oral Presentation, ACSM National Health & Fitness Summit, March 2008

 VanSickle, J. From the classroom to the boardroom: Active Learning in Sport Management. AAHPERD National Convention, March 2007  VanSickle, J. & Hicks, L. Leading with emotion: Applying the theory of

emotional intelligence to benefit the KPE professional. NKPEHE National Convention, January 2007.

 Rauch, H., Hicks, L., & VanSickle, J. 7 secrets to securing resources in timesof diminishing funds. Oral presentation, AHPERD National

Convention, March 2010.

 Hicks, L. & VanSickle, J. Authentic Assessment: Partnering Universities with Schools and Businesses for Enhanced Learning. AAHPERD National Convention, April 2008

 Hicks, L. & VanSickle, J. Leading Your Campus in Faculty and Staff Wellness: The “R UIndy Fit?” Program. Physical Activity in Contemporary Education National Conference, September 2007

 Hicks, L. & VanSickle, J. Program promotion through faculty/staff wellness: The “R UIndy Fit?” program. AAHPERD National Convention, March 2007

 Hicks, L. & VanSickle, J. Leading on campus through faculty and staff wellness: Increasing program visibility and meeting society’s needs. NAKPEHE National Convention, January 2007

 Hicks, L., VanSickle, J. & Schmidt, M. Fitness Starts With U: The R UIndy Faculty & Staff Wellness Program, PE 4 Life Conference, February 2006.  Rauch, H., Hicks, L., & VanSickle, J. 7 secrets to securing resources in

times of diminishing funds. Submitted for Oral presentation, AAHPERD National Convention, March 2010.

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS: POSTER (PEER REVIEWED)

 VanSickle, J. & Diacin, M. (2013) Volunteer Motivations at a Mega Sporting Event. AAHPERD National Convention, April 2013

 VanSickle, J. & Diacin, M. (2012). Sponsorship in the NFL: Influence Upon Attendees' Purchase Intentions. Accepted for presentation. AAHPERD National Convention, March 2012

 VanSickle, J., Threats, J. & Zeider, C. (2010). Game attendees intent to purchase NBA sponsors’ products, AAHPERD National Convention, March 2010.

 VanSickle, J., Rauch, H., Hicks L. Athletes’ perceptions of coaches’ emotional intelligence. Poster presentation, AAHPHERD National Convention, April 2009.

 VanSickle, J., Lauber, C., & Hicks, L. Female Athletes and commitment: effects of role, scholarship, and tenure. AAHPERD National Convention, March 2007

 VanSickle, J. & Lauber, C. Satisfaction of Selected Female College Athletes With Organizational Support, AAHPERD National Convention, April 2006.

 Diacin, M. & VanSickle, J. Service learning through Special Olympics: Examining impacts upon student volunteers, AAHPERD National Convention, April 2013

 Rauch, H., Hicks, L., VanSickle, J. Impact of a worksite wellness program on VO2, Weight, and BP. AAHPHERD National Convention, April 2009.

STATE PRESENTATIONS (PEER REVIEWED)

 VanSickle, J. Sport Leadership. Panel Discussion, IAHPERD State Convention, November 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

 VanSickle, J. Getting in the Door of Sport Management: Resume

Development and Interview Etiquette. Panel Discussion, IAHPERD State Convention, November 2007

 VanSickle, J. Climbing the Ladder: Hitting the Rungs of your Sport Management Career. Panel Discussion, IAHPERD State Convention, November 2007

 VanSickle, J. Women in Sport Management, Panel Discussion, IAHPERD State Convention, November 2006

 VanSickle, J. RCA Dome: Behind the scenes. IAHPERD Sate Convention, November 2006.

 VanSickle, J. Emotionally Intelligent Leadership in Sport & Physical Education. Oral presentation, IAHPERD Convention, November 2005.  Hicks, L., VanSickle, J. & Schmidt, M. Program promotion – R UIndy Fit.

Oral presentation, IAHPERD State Convention, November 2005.

 Eisenhauser, M.J., Harms, D., Jamison, J.R., Kruger, T., Schaumleffel, N., & VanSickle, J. Creating Intentional Learning Communities of Engaged Scholars, 4th Annual Service Engagement Summit, March 2014

OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY

• Diacin, M. & VanSickle, J. (2012). From Indianapolis to the Acropolis: A case study in Greece voluntourism with the University of Indianapolis. VolunTourist Newsletter, 7 (4). http://www.voluntourism.org/news-studyandresearch74.htm.

• Reviewed a proposal for a textbook entitled Career and Internship Guide for Sport Management and Exercise Science Students for Holcomb Hathaway Publishers, 2006

STUDENT RESARCH (FACULTY ADVISOR)– STATE PRESENTATIONS PEER REVIEWED: AWARD WINNERS

• Fowler, A. Clustering Among Student-Athletes at Division II Schools: Fact or Fiction? IAHPERD State Convention, Sport Management Conference, 2013, 1st place winner, graduate poster competition.

• Hensley, T. NFL Club Season Ticketholders Satisfaction with Services Rendered. IAHPERD State Convention, 2012, 1st place undergraduate poster award winner.

• Kersting, J. HRH Rock Climbing Program. IAHPERD State Convention, 2012, 2nd place undergraduate poster award winner

• Dalrymple, A., Mcollum, J., & Worhtington, K. Applied Event Management: The Special Olympics State Youth Basketball Tournament. IAHPERD State Convention, 2011, 1st place undergraduate poster award winner.

STUDENT RESARCH (FACULTY ADVISOR)– STATE PRESENTATIONS PEER REVIEWED

• Reed, A. The Senior Woman Administrator: Roles and Inconsistencies with Division I Athletic Programs. IAHPERD State Convention, Sport Management Conference. 2013.

• Ostaphchuk, A. Special Olympics of Indiana Sport Management Project. IAHPERD State Convention, Sport Management Conference, 2013

• Sollman, J. Developing Social Media Strategies for a Professional Sport Franchise. IAHPERD State Convention, Sport Management Conference, 2013

GRANTS AWARDED

• Indiana Campus Compact faculty Fellow – 2013 - $5,000 - for service-learning research and teaching

• Summer Research Grant 2012 - $1880 to research technology used by current sport professionals

• Innovator Grant – 2011-12 - $3900 to implement The Registration System (TRS) software in KINS 355 – Management and Design of Sport Facilities and KINS 480 – Applied Event Management

• Zerfas Grant – 2011-12 - $2000 to travel to Greece to lead a group of students volunteering for the Special Olympics World Games

COMMUNITY SERVICE

 Indianapolis Host Committee, NFL Super Bowl, Volunteer Training Subcommittee Co-Chair, 2011-12, planned and implemented training activities for the 8,000 Super Bowl Volunteers

 Indiana Host Committee, 2012, 2013, 2014 NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships, Volunteer Committee, planned, organized, recruited, and supervised over 500 hundred volunteers each year

 Indianapolis Children’s Museum, 2012, consultant for sport programming  Indiana Host Committee, 2011 NCAA Women’s Final Four, planned,

organized, recruited, and supervised over 500 hundred volunteers  Facility Coordinator, NCAA Youth Basketball Clinic, NCAA Final Four,

2010, 2006, 2005, assisted with planning, organization, and implementation of clinic for over 200 participants each year

 Point Guard Volunteer, NCAA Final Four, April 2010, assisted with the supervision of 300 volunteers

 Indiana Sport Corporation Geared for Health Steering Committee, 2008  Indiana Athletic Trainers Certification Board Member, 2008-present

 Governor appointment, Consumer member  Volunteered for Sporting Events held in Indianapolis:

o Youthlinks Charity Golf Tournament, 2013

o NCAA Final Four, 2011, 2010, 2006, 2005

o NCAA Division II Golf Championship, 2010

o USATF Track & Field Championships, 2006,2007

o Indiana Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament, 2006

o Indiana Sports Corporation Corporate Challenge, 2007

o World Swimming Championship Trials, 2005

o IPL Mayor’s Lunch for Parks, 2005

o Youthlinks Indiana Pathfinder Awards Banquet participant, 2005 SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS WITH AREA ORGANIZATIONS

o Special Olympics Indiana, Youth basketball Tournament, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

 Supervised students who planned, organized, and ran the tournament for over 300 athletes and coaches using over 200 volunteers

o Special Olympics World Games, 2001

 Led a group of students and alumni who volunteered for the Special Olympics World Games in Athens Greece, 2011

o NCAA Championships Department

 Marketing Department externships, 2011-14

 Provided marketing ideas for D-II Baseball Championships, 2009

 Provided marketing ideas for non-predetermined championships, 2010

o Indianapolis Colts

 Offered advice for increasing brand awareness via social media, 2013

 Conducted & presented results from a sponsorship recall survey, 2010

 Conducted & presented results from a premium tickets holder satisfaction survey, 2011

o Pacers Sports & Entertainment

 Conducted & presented a sponsorship recall survey, 2008  Presented ideas for marketing College Nights, 2011

o Indy Parks & Recreation

 Designed 2 fitness centers for 2 different parks, 2007, 2008  Conducted Facility Risk Audits, 2008, 2009, 2010

o Indianapolis YMCA

 Presented options for registration software, 2011  Created & presented ideas and financial projections for

programming and marketing a rock climbing wall, 2012

o Great Lakes Valley Conference

 Assisted with Indoor Track & Field Championships event management, 2013, 2014

 Created an employee handbook, 2012

o Acceleration Indiana

 Created plans for increasing awareness and boosting

memberships through an open house, social media, targeted marketing, and marketing collateral, 2013

o Indiana Sports Corporation

 Assisted with the implementation of the Corporate Challenge, 2012, 2013

o USA Diving

 Presented ideas for H2O Zone, 2008

o Indiana Central Little League

 Helped organize parade, softball clinic, and equipment, 2007

o Anytime Fitness

 Created & implemented marketing plans to increase memberships, 2010

o Covance Central Laboratories

 Designed a fitness program, 2005  Designed a wellness center,2006

o WBCA All- Star Game

 Planned and executed event operations, 2006

o Indiana Youth Rugby Foundation

 Tournament Director’s Handbook, 2005

o University of Indianapolis – Student services  Designed a student fitness center, 2013

o University of Indianapolis Athletics

 Pink Zone Game – planned and implemented promotional activities for a women’s basketball game, 2009

 National Student-Athlete Day – planned, organized, and implemented a celebration of UIndy student-athletes, 2009  Game Day promotions – students designed, organized, and

implemented game day promotions for UIndy athletic teams, 2006, 2007

 Athletic poster sponsorships – students sold sponsorships of UIndy athletic posters to area businesses, 2006

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE SERVICE

 Mid-tenure review, College of Health Sciences, 2014  Technology & Online Learning Taskforce, 2013  Faculty Senate – 2010-2013

 Learning Resource Committee Chair, 2012-14

 Learning Resource Committee, Co-chair, 2010-11, 2011-12  Faculty Affairs Committee – 2008-09

 SOE P & T Task Force – 2008-10

 SOE Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, member, 2006, 2007, 2011

 Charity Guidelines Taskforce, 2011

 SOE Merit Pay System Investigation Committee, member, 2005  Athletics Committee, member 2006-08

 Learning Resource Committee, member, 2005-06  Technology Taskforce, member, 2006

o IT Director, 2013

o VP – Chief Information Officer, 2012

o Chair, Assistant Professor, Sport Management, 2010

o Chair, Visiting Professor, Sport Management, 2009

o Athletic Training Education Professor, 2006

o Visiting Kinesiology Professor (2 committees), 2007, Kinesiology Assistant Professor (2 committees), 2008, 2011, 2013

EXTRACURRICULAR UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES

 Volunteer Coordinator for the NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championships hosted by the University of Indianapolis, 2006 – planned and coordinated the work of 290 volunteers; assisted with the

implementation of that week-long event; required approximately 120 hours of dedicated time.

 Coordinator, NCAA Youth Clinic, 2011 – free youth basketball clinic held on the University of Indianapolis campus for area youth – 200 participants  Co-coordinator for NCAA YES Clinic held on the University of Indianapolis campus, April 2005, 2006 – free basketball clinic held in conjunction with the NCAA Men’s Final Four – 250 participants.

 Coordinator of student workers for the WBCA All-Star Game held on the University of Indianapolis campus, April 2005

 Honorary Coach – UIndy Women’s basketball, 2007, 2005  Volunteer Greyhound Club Golf Outings, 2006, 2005

 Great Lakes Valley Conference Swimming & Diving Championships, Timer, 2008

 Great Lakes Valley Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships, 2013

OTHER SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY

 Co-leader, Service-Learning Faculty Learning Community, 2013-14  Led a successful Commission on Sport Management Accreditation

(COSMA) site visit, which included writing the self-study, 2013. 1st program in Indiana to receive COSMA accreditation.

 Established a partnership with the NCAA to conduct an economic impact study during an NCAA championship – resulted in a $2500 donation to the department, 2013

 International Service Learning Symposium planning committee, 2012-13  Service Learning Panel member, Faculty Development Session, 2011  Sports Career Day Participant, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

 Faculty Sponsor, Kinesiology Club, 2004-2009

 Academic Advisor, Sport Management Program, 2005-present  Wrote Sport Management Curriculum, 2006

 R UIndy Fit Program

o 2011 – secured $4864.00 in donations

o 2010 – secured $8680.00 in donations

o 2008 – secured $8,797.00 in donations

o 2007 – directed the program, supervised student intern & secured $5,133.00 in donations

o 2006 – secured $5,723.00 in donations & assisted in program implementation