ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, NM PhD December 2001
Major: Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Emphasis: Sport Administration
Minor: Organizational Learning & Instructional Technologies
University of Northern Colorado; Greeley, CO MA December 1996
Major: Physical Education Emphasis: Sport Administration
Dana College; Blair, NE BA May 1995
Major: Social Science
Minor: Psychology
EXPERIENCE
2013-current Assistant Professor of Sport Administration, University of Cincinnati. Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, scholarly research and committee work. Undergraduate courses taught:
Sport Marketing (online/Blackboard) Sport Management
Facility & Event Management
Diversity in Sport (online/Blackboard and in person) Facility & Event Management
2012-2013 Assistant Director of Leadership/Scholar in Residence. Women’s Center. Office for Institutional Equity & Diversity. NC State University. Responsibilities include running a newly created program; the Chancellor’s First Year Leadership Program. Worked in creating leadership modules based on best practices, teaching, and scholarship related to leadership, gender, diversity, and sport management.
2011-2013 Adjunct Online Professor. American Public University. Sport Management. Responsibilities include online teaching of assigned courses include Gender Issues in Sport, Sociological Issues in Sport, Sport Governance & Policy, and Ethics in Sport.
2006-2012. Assistant Professor- Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Management. Sport Management Concentration. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.
Responsibilities include: teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses within the department; curriculum development, the pursuit of external funding; scholarly research; committee work; course development; and advising.
Undergraduate Courses:
Sport Administration
Sport Finance & Economics
Senior Seminar in Sport Management
Psychological & Sociological Issues in Sport
Graduate Courses:
Diversity in Sport (in person and online class) Facility & Event Management
Doctoral Seminar (co-instructor)
*Moodle utilized for all courses. Also have experience with WebCt, Blackboard, & Sakai.
2004-2006 Assistant Professor- Health, Exercise, & Sport Sciences Sport Management Emphasis
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Responsibilities include: teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses within the department; curriculum development, the pursuit of external funding; scholarly research; committee work; course development; and advising.
Undergraduate Courses:
Ethical Issues in Sport Gender Issues in Sport Sport in World Culture
Women in Sport (Online through California State University Bakersfield)
Graduate Courses:
Management of Sport & Athletics Sport in American Culture
Sport Event Management
2001-2004 Assistant Professor- Sport, Fitness, & Leisure Studies Sport Management Concentration
Salem State University, Salem, Massachusetts
Responsibilities included: the development of new curriculum in sport management concentration; development of course syllabi; text review and selection; teaching 12 credit hours per semester; developing internship program; applied (and received) for NASPE/NASSM program approval; advising 10-15 SFL majors.
Undergraduate Courses Taught:
Health and Wellness
Marketing and Public Relations in SFL Industries Directed Field in Sport Management
Financial Aspects of SFL Industries
Ethics and Communication in Sport Management Leisure/Fitness Programming and Management Facility & Event Management in SFL Industries Senior Seminar in Sport Management
Sport Management Internship
Activity Courses as Needed (Weight training, basketball)
1998-2001 Assistant Professor- Sport Management
Webber International University, Babson Park, Florida
Responsibilities included: the development and management of program curriculum; development of all course syllabi; text review and selection, teaching 15 credit hours (5 course preparations) per semester; attaining, networking, and supervising all student internships; advising 75 students in Sport Management.
UndergraduateCourses Taught:
Fit for Life
Introduction to Sport Management Field Experiences in Sport Management Ethics and Issues in Sport
Sport Promotion
Club Operations Management
Risk Management & Legal Aspects (proposed F/2001) Sport Information and Media Relations
Facilities and Event Management Sport Administration
Internship
Graduate Courses (MBA): (developed)
MBA 670 Integrative Approaches to Sporting Events
MBA 671 Analyses of Legal & Political Aspects of Sport Business MBA 673 Financial Strategies in Sport Environments
MBA 675 Management & Leadership Theory in Sport
1996-1998 Teaching Assistant/Instructor
University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, NM
Classes Taught:
Graduate Class- Masters and Doctoral Students: Co-Taught Moral & Ethical Issues in Sport
Various departmental courses for both majors and non-majors Activity classes (jogging, weight training, basketball)
SCHOLARLY WORK Publications
Refereed Journal Articles:
Fowler Harris, K., Grappendorf, H., Aicher, T. J., & Veraldo, C. (2015).
“Discrimination? Low pay? Long hours? I am still excited.” Manuscript submitted to
Advancing Women in Leadership Journal.
Grappendorf, H., & Ruihley, B. J. (in press). Different activity, same story: women’s perceptions of why fantasy sport is male dominated. Manuscript submittedto Global Sport Business Journal.
Bower, G., Hums, M. A., & Grappendorf, H. (in press). Same story; different day: Greatest challenges of women working in intercollegiate athletic administration. Manuscript submitted to International Journal of Sport Management, Recreation, & Tourism.
Samariniotis, H. N., Aicher, T. J., & Grappendorf, H. (in press). The perceived effects of the double bind on female head coaches of masculine and feminine sports. Submitted to the Journal of Contemporary Athletics.
Fowler Harris, K., Grappendorf, H., Veraldo, C., Aicher, T. J. (2014). A concern for the future of sport management? Female students’ perceptions toward their sport
management degree. Global Sport Business Journal, 2, 28-43.
Grappendorf, H., & Burton, L. (2014). Examining the influence of athletic participation in the evaluation of entry-level positions in financial services: An application of role congruity theory, Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 8, 19-32.
Grappendorf, H. (2013). The “year” of women in sports? Why stop at one? Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, 84, 7-8.
Henderson, K., Grappendorf, H., Tomas, S., & Bruton, C. (2013). The status of women in the parks and recreation profession in the US. World Leisure Journal, 55, 58-71.
Grappendorf, H., & Wyer, M. (2012). Opting into leadership: Finding a parsimonious model. Women in Engineering Proactive Network (WEPAN) published papers.
Henderson, A. C., Burton, L., Grappendorf, H. (2011). Attributions for success and failure in athletic administration positions. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 4, 257-270.
Grappendorf, H., Henderson, A. C., Burton, L., & Boyles, P. (2011). Utilizing role congruity theory to examine the hiring of Blacks for entry level sport management positions. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 5,201-218.
Burton, L., Grappendorf, H., & Henderson, A.C. (2011). Perceptions of gender in athletic administration: Utilizing role congruity theory to examine potential prejudice against women. Journal of Sport Management, 25, 36-45.
Grappendorf, H. (2011). Where we’ve been where we are, where we’re going: Girls and women in sport and physical activity. Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal, 20, 93-94.
O’Connor, C., Grappendorf, H., Burton, L., Harmon, S., Henderson, A. C., & Peel, J. (2010). NCAA Division I football players’ perceptions of females in the athletic training room: Utilizing a role congruity perspective. Journal of Athletic Training, 45, 386-391. Henderson, A. C., Grappendorf, H., & Burton, L. (2009). Investigating attractiveness in the hiring process of female athletes. Gender in Management: An International Journal, 24, 156-177.
Grappendorf, H, Henderson, A. C., Sanders, S., Peel, J. (2009). The media coverage of gender on Foxsports.com: An analysis of the 2007 NCAA Division I basketball
tournament [Special Issue]. Sport Management and Related Topics Journal, 5, 30-42. Burton, L., Grappendorf, H., Henderson, A., & Dennis, J., Field, T. (2008). The relevance of athletic participation for men and women: Examination of hiring preferences to entry level management positions based on role congruity theory. International Journal of Sport Management, 9, 175-192.
Grappendorf, H., Pent, A., Burton, L., & Henderson, A. C. (2008). Gender role stereotyping? A qualitative analysis of Senior Woman Administrators’ perceptions regarding financial decision making. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 1, 26-45.
Smucker, M. & Grappendorf, H. (2008). A content analysis of sport management faculty collaboration: Single versus multiple authorship. Sport Management and Related Topics Journal, 4,47-57.
Grappendorf, H., Burton, L., & Henderson, A. (2008). Does athletic participation give women an advantage? Using role congrutiy theory to examine initial salary
recommendations. Applied Research in Coaching and Athletics Annual, 23, 147-174. Grappendorf, H., & Henderson, A. (2008). Hegemonic masculinity, homosociality and collaboration within the field of sport management: Exploring the issues. Advancing Women in Leadership Online Journal, 26,
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Pent, A., Grappendorf, H., & Henderson, A. (2007). Do they want more? An Analysis of NCAA Senior Woman Administrators participation in financial decision making. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 1, 157-173.
Lough, N., & Grappendorf, H. (2007). Senior Woman Administrators perspectives on professional advancement. International Journal of Sport Management, 8, 193-209. Grappendorf, H. & Lough, N. (2006). An endangered species: Characteristics and perspectives from female NCAA Division I Athletic Directors of both separate and merged athletic departments. Sport Management and Related Topics Journal, 2, 6-20.
Grappendorf, H., Lough, N. & Griffin, J. (2004). Profiles and career patterns of female NCAA Division I Athletic Directors. International Journal of Sport Management, 5, 243-261.
Non-Refereed Articles:
Grappendorf, H. (2010, January-February). Title IX: What it means. SportsKidsPlay, 10-11.
Grappendorf, H. (2004). The real cost of eliminating directors of women’s athletics.
Women in Higher Education, 13, 45. Refereed Abstracts:
Burton, L. J., & Grappendorf, H. (2010). Evaluation of social role questionnaire using sport management Students [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 80, 112.
Grappendorf, H., Burton, L. J., Henderson, A. C. (2007). Initial salary recommendations for athletes versus nonathletes utilizing role congruity theory [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78, 111.
Pent, A., Grappendorf, H. (2007). Financial decision making and NCAA Senior Woman Administrators [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 78, 116.
Lilienthal, S. K., & Grappendorf, H. (2006). Active learning and reality television: Student responses to “apprentice style” business challenges as part of the sport
management curriculum [Abstract]. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77, 104. Grappendorf, H. & Morin, T. (2005). Sport management doctoral students: Where do they stand in relation to other academic disciplines [Abstract]? Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76, 109.
Griffin, J., Dion, D., Franklin, V., Grappendorf, H., & Ott, R. (1997). Working with diverse populations. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology [Abstract], 9, 100.
Books
Editor:
Hums, M.A., Bower, G., & Grappendorf, H. (Eds.) (2007). Women as leaders in sport: Impact and Influence. Reston, VA: National Association of Girls and Women in Sport.
Invited Book Chapters:
Grappendorf, H., & Simmons, J. (in press). Alienation of female fans: A case study of the NFL. In, Pitts, B., (Ed). Sports Marketing Case Studies. Morgantown, West Virginia: FIT publishing.
Grappendorf, H. (2014). Addressing the gender gap in sports. In Borland, J, Burton, L, Kane, G (Eds.) Sport Leadership in the 21st century. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett. Grappendorf, H. (in press). Gender Equity in Sport. In, Lee, T. (Ed.), Power, politics, problems and policy in the governance of sport. Durham, NC:Carolina Press.
Grappendorf, H. (2010). Women in Intercollegiate Athletics. In O’Connor, K (Ed.), Gender and Women’s Leadership: A reference handbook. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Book Chapters
Grappendorf, H., Burton, L., & Lilienthal, S. (2007). Strategies for success. In Hums, M.A., Bower, G., Grappendorf, H. (Eds.), Women as leaders in sport: Impact and Influence. Reston, VA: National Association of Girls and Women in Sport.
Lilienthal, S., Grappendorf, H. & Burton, L. (2007). Women in sport management academia. In Hums, M.A., Bower, G., Grappendorf, H. (Eds.), Women as leaders in sport: Impact and Influence. Reston, VA: National Association of Girls and Women in Sport.
Presentations
Rogers, C., & Grappendorf, H. (advisor). (2015). The growth of the sports industry, identity foreclosure and the African-American athlete.CECH Diversity Matters Day. Cincinnati, OH.
Burton, L.J., & Grappendorf, H. (2015). Only in Crisis? Leadership Selection in Intercollegiate Athletics After an Ethical Scandal. North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM). Ottawa, Canada.
Danzey-Bussell, L. A., Hums, M., Pitts, B., Riemer, B., Hancock, M., Grappendorf, H. (2015). Empowering the future of Sport Management. North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM). Ottawa, Canada.
Grappendorf, H., Aicher, T., Ruihley, B. J. (2015). How do we increase diversity in sport management? A program to increase female students. Global Sport Business Association, Miami, FL.
Grappendorf, H., & Ruihley, B. J. (2014). Only for the guys: Women’s perception of why fantasy spot is male dominated. World Association for Sport Management. Madrid, Spain.
Fowler Harris, K., & Grappendorf, H. (2014). In the words of our own: Female undergraduate sport management student’s perceptions’ of their degree and future careers in sport. Global Sport Business Association, Miami, FL.
Grappendorf, H., & Burton, L. (2014). Are sport management faculty biased? An
examination of faculty perceptions of male and female students¹ applications for a job in sport. North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Pittsburgh, PA.
Bower, G., & Grappendorf, H. (2014) Examining the Mentoring Relationships of Women Working in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration. North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Pittsburgh, PA.
Lilienthal, S. J., & Grappendorf, H. (2013). Mud, Sweat and Fear: An Exploration of the Participant Motivations in Obstacle Racing. North American Society for Sport
Management (NASSM), Austin, TX.
Grappendorf, H. (2013). What Works for Male Professors May Not Work for Female Professors: Rethinking Building Rapport with Students. North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Austin, TX.
Grappendorf, H., & Wyer, M. (2012). Opting into Leadership: Finding a parsimonious model. Women in engineering program advocates network (WEPAN). Columbus, OH. Burton, L. J. & Grappendorf, H. (2012). Making a mistake as an athletic director: Do gender-stereotypes influence evaluation of leaders in intercollegiate athletics? North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Seattle, WA.
Vurnakes, C., Grappendorf, H., Casper, J. (2011). Octagon Golf and the 2010 ACE Group Classic: A case in sport marketing alternatives. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, London, Ontario. Burton, L.J., Grappendorf, H., & Henderson, A. (2011). Examining the influence of athletic participation in evaluation of entry level positions in financial services: An application of role congruity theory. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, London, Ontario.
Grappendorf, H., Burton, L. J., & Henderson, A. C. (2011). Examining attributions for success: Differences for males and females? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, San Diego, CA. Burton, L. J., & Grappendorf, H. (2010). Hope in career aspirations of female college athletes. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Indianapolis, IN.
Davis, G., Grappendorf, H., & Burton, L. J. (2010). Career paths vary; demographics stay the same: NCAA conference commissioners. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Indianapolis, IN.
Grappendorf, H., Burton, L. J., & Henderson, A. C. (2010). Examining the influence of race, gender, and athletic participation on hiring preferences in sport management. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Tampa, FL.
Chen, Li., Grappendorf, H., & Burden, W. (2010). Together, move diversity of NASSM forward. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management Tampa, FL.
Grappendorf, H. & Burden, W. (2009). Are we doing enough? Promoting diversity within NASSM. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management Columbia, SC.
O’Connor, C., Grappendorf, H., & Peel, J. (2009). Perceptions of female athletic trainers in the training room. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Tampa, FL.
Burton, L., & Grappendorf, H. (April, 2009). Evaluation of the social roles questionnaire using sport management students. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Tampa, FL. Grappendorf, H., Bowers, G.L., Hums, M., Lilienthal, S., & Burton, L.J.(2008).
meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Fort Worth, TX.
Sanders, S., Peel, J., & Grappendorf, H. (2008). Gender equity and foxsports.com: NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament Coverage Analysis. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Fort Worth, TX.
Grappendorf, H. & Pent, A. (2008). The limited financial decision making responsibility of SWAs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Toronto, CA.
Grappendorf, H., Burton, L., & Henderson, A.C. (2008). Feeling the backlash in hiring: When female athletes break traditional gender norms. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Toronto, CA. Burton, L., Grappendorf, H., Henderson, A, & Dennis, J. (2007). Does athletic
participation influence hiring preferences and salary offers? Paper presented at the Girls and Women Rock: Celebrating 35 Years of Sport & Title IX Symposium, Cleveland, OH. Lough, N., & Grappendorf, H. (2007). Advancement of women in intercollegiate athletic administration. Paper presented at the Girls and Women Rock: Celebrating 35 Years of Sport & Title IX Symposium, Cleveland, OH.
Pent, A., & Grappendorf, H. (2007). Financial decision making and NCAA Senior Woman Administrators. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Baltimore, MD.
Grappendorf, H., Burton, L., & Henderson, A. (2007). Initial salary recommendations for athletes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Baltimore, MD.
Smucker, M., & Grappendorf, H. (2007). Single vs. multiple authorship in sport
management research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Baltimore, MD.
Burton, L., Grappendorf, H., & Henderson, A. (2007). Influence of women’s athletic
participation on hiring preferences to sport management positions: Does this matter to managers hiring at the entry-level? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Grappendorf, H., Lilienthal, S., & Burton, L. (2006). (Invited). Female academicians’ service: Does it help us get to tenure? Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Kansas City, KS.
Dornier, L., Grappendorf, H., & Sharp, E. (2006). I need a coat! Exploring the chilly environment for women in academia. Paper presented at the Texas Tech University All University Conference on the Advancement of Women in Higher Education, Lubbock, TX.
Grappendorf, H., Smucker, M. & Pent, A. (2006). Gender differences in sport
management collaboration. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Kansas City, KS.
Burton, L., Grappendorf, H., Lilienthal, S. (2006). Exploring hiring preferences of undergraduate students to entry-level management positions: The impact for females seeking positions in sport management leadership. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Kansas City, KS.
Grappendorf, H., Smucker, M., & Pent. A. (2006). Collaboration in sport management: Who is working with whom? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Salt Lake City, Utah. Lilienthal, S. & Grappendorf, H. (2006). Active learning and reality television: Student responses to “Apprentice style,” business challenges as part of the sport management curriculum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Grappendorf, H. & Morin, T. (2005). Sport management doctoral students: Where do they stand in relation to other academic disciplines? Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, Chicago, IL.
Lilienthal, S. & Grappendorf, H. (2005). You’re fired: A strategy to incorporate lessons
learned from “The Apprentice” into the sport management classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Regina,
Canada.
Pohira, A. & Grappendorf, H. (October, 2005). Media coverage, female athletes, and disability. International Summit: Effecting social change through women’s leadership in sport. Posted session presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Atlanta, GA.
Grappendorf, H. (June, 2004). Building bridges towards the future: Networking and Mentoring for Female Sport Management/Administration Professors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Atlanta, GA. Grappendorf, H. & Lough, N. (March, 2004). Reaching for the top? Career aspirations of Senior Women Administrators in Intercollegiate Athletics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, New Orleans, LA.
Grappendorf, H. & McMahon, S. (March, 2004). High School guidance counselor’s knowledge of sport management and the potential impact in advising future college students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, New Orleans, LA.
Grappendorf, H. & Lough, N. (June, 2003). Profiles and Career Patterns of Female Sport Management/Administration Professors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Conference, Ithaca, NY.
Grappendorf, H., McMahon, S., Budynkiewicz, B., & Morin, T. (2003). Essentials of fundraising: Grant writing and more. Paper presented at Aqua Net Conference, Salem, MA.
Grappendorf, H. & Lough, N. (2003). At the top in NCAA Division I Athletics:
Perspectives of Female NCAA Division I Athletic Directors of Both Merged and Separate Programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Philadelphia, PA.
McMahon, S., Grappendorf, H. & Orejan, J. (May, 2002). Where do we belong? Perspectives from sport management programs housed in physical education and
business. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Conference, Calgary, Canada.
Grappendorf, H. & McMahon, S. (2001). Experiential learning strategies. Paper presented at Salem State College Opening Day, Salem, MA.
Miller, G., Lough, N., & Grappendorf, H. (2001). Capstone Experiences: A discussion of sport management internship evaluation/procedures. NASSM Conference, Virginia Beach, VA.
Grappendorf, H. & McMahon, S. (2000). Roundtable for small college sport management programs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Colorado Springs, CO.
Grappendorf, H. & Lough, N. (2000). Career paths of female NCAA Division I athletic directors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Colorado Springs, CO.
Grappendorf, H. (1998). Barriers and solutions for retaining female adolescents in sport.
Paper presented at Cal State University Bakersfield “Women’s Day, 1998- Women in Sports: Gender Equity, the Ongoing Quest,” Bakersfield, CA.
Griffin, J., Dion, D., Grappendorf, H., & Ott, R. (1997). Working with diverse
Invited
University of Louisville Sport Administration Doctoral Seminar. Louisville, KY (2014). NC State University. The psychology of Title IX. Psychology of Gender course, Raleigh, NC. (2013)
NC State University. Women in leadership. Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity, Raleigh, NC. (2013).
NC State University. The cultural significance of Title IX. University Housing, Raleigh, NC. (2013).
NC State University. 40th Anniversary of Title IX. Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity, Raleigh, NC. (2012).
NC State University. Keynote Speaker. Let’s Hear it for the Girls, conference for females in golf management, Raleigh, NC. (2012).
NC State University Continuing Education Program, Adult Learning Class Invited Speaker on Feminism and Feminist Theory (2011), Charlotte, NC.
AAHPERD. Research Consortium presentation session. San Diego, CA. (invited presider). (2011).
UNC-Greensboro. Keynote Speaker. 2nd Annual Girls in Sport Symposium. (2010) BRIDGES luncheon at NC State. (2010) (invited speaker)
AAHPERD. (2010). Research Consortium presentation session. Indianapolis, IN. (invited presider)
UNC-Greensboro Women’s Health Course. Title IX presentation. (2010) (invited speaker).
NC State University (2009-2012). Women in sport management.
AAHPERD. (2009). Women as mentors: The essential connection. Tampa, FL. (invited speaker)
UNC-Greensboro. 1st Annual Girls in Sport Symposium. (2009). (invited moderator) AAHPERD. (2009). Gender, power, and participation in sport and physical education. Tampa, FL. (invited presider)
Louisiana Tech University. (2009). The underrepresentation of women in sport leadership. Ruston, LA. (invited speaker).
Master’s Thesis Committees
Member: Stacy Sanders (2006-2007) Member: Caitlin O’Connor (2007-2008) Member: Ellen Mullis (2007-current) Member: Katharine Kelley (2008-2011) Chair: Georgia Davis (2007-2008) Chair: Kristin Fowler (2009- 2011) Chair: Rachael Older (2010-2012) Chair: Sonja Neiger (2012-2013)
Master’s Committees
Chris Vurnakes (2009- 2010) Chair
Dissertation Committee
Stephanie Diaz (2007-2008) Linda Oakleaf (2007- 2010)
Undergraduate Honors Student Advisor
Preston Boyles (2009-2010)
STARS Mentor/Advisor
Christina Rogers (2013- current)
High School Honors Mentor/Advisor:
Morgan Woodward (Clark Montessori) (2014-current)
University and Committee Service
2014 Sport Administration representative to exploratory studies. 2014 Sport Administration representative to Australia visiting group. 2014 Research mentor for female high school student at Clark Montessori
(Cincinnati)
2014- UC CECH Diversity Committee Member Current
2014 Co-Chair, Assistant Professor in Sport Administration
2013- UC CECH Undergraduate Research Committee Member Current
2012 NCSU Food Bank Leadership Committee Member 2012 NCSU Search Committee, GLBT Assistant Director. 2011 Chair, Council on the Status of Women
2012
2011 Women & Gender Studies Executive Council Member 2011 Invited Master of Ceremonies Sisterhood Dinner. NC State. 2010 Invited Master of Ceremonies Sisterhood Dinner. NC State. 2009- Member, Graduate Committee
current
2009- Chair, Peer Teaching Evaluation Committee current
2009 NSF ADVANCE grant emerging leader current
2009 ADVANCE grant advisory team member current
2009- Sport Management Assistant Professor Search Committee 2010
2009 Member, Distance Education Website Development Committee, NCSU 2007- Advisory Committee to NSF Advance Grant. $500,000.
2008
2008 Member, Distance Masters Committee, NCSU
2007- Department Head Search Committee Member, NCSU 2008
2007 Sport Management Program Coordinator, NCSU 2009
2007- Women’s Task Force Member- Provost approved task force to
2008 establish a diversity initiative to retain and advance women faculty, NCSU. 2006 Council on the Status of Women, member, NCSU.
current
2006 Chair, Association of Women Faculty. Representative College of
2013 Natural Resources, NCSU.
2006 Search Committee. Sport Management Professor, NCSU. 2006 Search Committee- For new Aquatics Professor, Texas Tech
University.
2005- Texas Tech University faculty senate. 2006
2005- Chair, Pride and Tradition Committee at Texas Tech University. 2006 Responsible for marketing plan and efforts of the department. 2004- University Women’s Club-Member, Texas Tech University. 2005
2004 Association for the Advancement of Women in Higher 2006 Education Member, Texas Tech University.
2003- Search Committee- Faculty representative to search committee for new head men’s basketball coach/compliance director, Salem State College. 2002- Affirmative Action Committee Member- Responsibilities included
2003 oversight of existing policies and procedure, hiring practices, and creating informational sessions, Salem State College.
2002- Athletic Council Committee Member- Responsible for oversight of all 2003 policies regarding student-athlete issues, Salem State College.
2001- Communications liaison for School of Arts and Sciences (SOAS), Salem State College.
2001 Search Committee Co-Chair. Led search committee for new sport management professor, Webber International University.
1999- Curriculum Committee- Served on committee that has obligation of 2001 overseeing all current curriculum of the college and suggesting any
necessary review. Committee is responsible for evaluation and responding to proposed curriculum changes, Webber International University.
1998 Judiciary Board- Was faculty representative to student judicial board. Attended meetings, advised hearings on protocol, rules, and penalties, Webber International University.
1998 Developed new internship requirements and packet to be used by all Sport Management majors, Webber International University.
1998 Search Committee- Served as a member of the search committee for the Sport Administration, associate professor position at the University of New Mexico.
1998 Developed evaluation forms to better evaluate the teaching assistants in the Physical Education Department at the University of New Mexico.
National and Other Service and Involvement
2014 Invited researcher by the National Association for Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA) to conduct research at national convention.
2014 Invited reviewer for Gender in Management: An International Journal 2014 Invited reviewer for Journal of Sport Management
2014 Invited reviewer for Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal 2014 Invited reviewer for 1st for World Association for Sport Management
Conference
2013 Invited Section Head for NASSM abstract review
2013 Invited Editorial Board Member Global Sport Business Association 2013 Invited reviewer for Journal of Sport Management
2013 Invited reviewer for Sport Management Review 2013 Invited reviewer for Sage Open
2011 Invited to be NASSM Student Paper Reviewer
2010 Invited reviewer for Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal. current
2010 Invited and served as Delegate for NAGWS at AAHPERD 2010 Invited to review article for the Sport Management Review 2010 Invited to be NASSM Student Paper Reviewer
2009 Invited Reviewer, Research Quarterly
2009 Editorial Board member, Journal of Contemporary Athletics current
2009 Interim Editor (January-May), Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal (WSPAJ)
2008 BRIDGES Program Graduate (women’s leadership program for women in the state of North Carolina).
2008 Planning committee member for the 1st and 2nd Girls and Women in Sport 2009 Symposium at the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
2008 Women’s Leadership Symposium (WLS). Invited to be on committee to
current form symposium in the Sothern Region of the U.S.
2008 AAHPERD Criteria for Success committee Member (invited)
2008 Delegate, AAHPERD Alliance Assembly (invited- and chosen as one of 2009 eleven people- out of over 3,000 to represent NAGWS)
2008 ArticleReviewer (invited), North American Society for Sport 2009 Management (NASSM), Student Paper Competition.
2007 Co-Chair,Diversity Committee, North American Society for Sport
2009 Management(NASSM)
2007 Editorial Board (invited), Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal 2011
2007 National Association of Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS)-elected 2011 Vice President for Research.
2007 AAHPERD Research Consortium Executive Board Member current
2007 North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Invited Reviewer, Student Paper Competition.
2007 Article Reviewer (invited guest) for special issue of Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal.
2007 Section Head (invited) North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) conference abstract reviews.
2005 Article Reviewer, (invited) for special edition on women in sport in
Sex Roles.
2006 Article Reviewer, (for several articles)Sport Management Education Journal (SMEJ)
2006 Editorial Board Member- Sport Management and Related Topics
2009 Journal.
2007 Article Reviewer (invited guest): Special Issue of the International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing.
2006 Diversity Committee Member.North American Society for Sport
2009 Management (NASSM) The main role of the committee is to assist the leadership of NASSM in fulfilling the organization’s commitment to diversity as one of its core values by advising the leadership on all matters and issues of diversity. Asked to ask as working group head for a section
of committee.
2005 AbstractReviewer, North American Society for Sport
2007 Management (NASSM). Responsible for reviewing abstracts (professional preparation) for annual conference.
2004-current (10th Year anniversary NASSM 2014).
President, Women in NASSM (WIN) - Created group in June 2004 received official recognition from NASSM in November, 2004. 2003 Sport Management Program Review Council Program Reviewer-
2006 NASSM/NASPE. Responsible for review of submission by sport management programs seeking to obtain NASPE/NASSM program approval. This averages two reviews every semester.
2003 North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
2005 Promotions Committee- Responsible for assisting in promoting NASSM, presentations, or significant relevant information, by writing press releases, contacting college relations departments, as well as local newspapers.
2014 Grappendorf, H. (2014). France and Belgium: Study Abroad European Union Trip. UC International. Funded. $3,500.
2014 Grappendorf, H., Aicher, T.A., & Ruihley, B.J. (2014). Kick it. Throw it. Jump it. Major in it. Manage it: Increasing female representation in sport administration. Request made to University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services’ Diversity Grant in the amount of $9,828.11. Funded.
2014 Rogers, C. & Grappendorf, H. (advisor) (2014). The growth of the sports industry, identity foreclosure and the African-American athlete. University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services’ Undergraduate Research Award. $1450.00. Funded.
2012 National Science Foundation (NSF). Opting into leadership: Leadership intentions and sport in the STEM’s. $539,000. Not funded.
2012 ADVANCE grant. NC State. Opting into leadership: Leadership intentions and sport in the STEM’s. $3,000. Funded.
2011 Nucor Corporation. “Sports, and science: Exploring the relationship between sports participation and science achievement among undergraduate students.” $5,000. Funded.
2011 National Science Foundation (NSF). “The relationship of role congruity theory and social cognitive career theory for female undergraduate
students’ career aspirations in STEM.” $518,242. Not funded (Note: Rated in the top 20% and as “competitive” so invited to reapply).
2011 NC State University. Research and Innovation Seed Funding Program. Women, Sports, and Science? Utilizing a Role Congruity Theory Framework and Social Cognitive Career Theory to Examine if Female Athletes Have an Advantage. $10,000. Not funded.
2010 ADVANCE grant, Department of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Management & CHASS. NC State. “The relationship of role congruity theory and social cognitive career theory for female undergraduate students’ career aspirations in STEM.” $6,000. Funded.
2010 Grappendorf, H. DELTA IDEA GRANT. NC State University. $8,000 (not funded)
2010 Duffy, D., & Grappendorf, H. (2010). Coaching Coaches: An educational program to increase the positive role that high school coaches play in stopping gender-based interpersonal violence. Z. Smith Reynolds
Foundation. $70,000. (Funded. *Budget cut to $60,000 due to funds being pulled back).
2009- Peel, J, Grappendorf, H., Casper, J, Kimberg, D, & Speed, J
(2009).Student U: Enhancing year-round mentoring and academic enrichment for at-risk middle school youth. US Justice Department. $ 446,597.00. Not funded.
2008- Individual FR & PD Award, $3,972.00. “The Relevance of Intercollegiate Athletic Participation for Men and Women. North Carolina State
University. Funded.
2008- Women’s Sports Foundation, GoGirlGo! Grant. $14,164. Not funded. 2006- AAUW University Scholar in Residence Award. Horizontal Violence and 2007- the Queen Bee Syndrome in Sport Management: Utilizing Kanter’s
Theory. (2006-2007). $100,000. Not funded.
2005 Teaching and Learning Technology Center at Texas Tech University Grant Proposal: Incorporating technology into the sport management classroom Not funded.
2003 NCAA minority matching grant Salem State College. Not funded.
Other Involvement:
2013- Participated in summer orientations representing UC Sport Administration
Current
2013- Participated in exploratory studies seminar representing UC Sport
Current Administration
2008 Graduate Student Orientation Panel, NCSU.
2006 Created a bowling event and donated $1800 to a scholarship fund for a sport management student at Texas Tech University.
2000 Scholarship with Cleveland Indians- Assisted in negotiation of a minority scholarship from the Cleveland Indians for a Webber International University Sport Management intern.
2000- Intramurals-Worked with Sport Management Club to start intramurals at 2001 Webber International University. Conducted research on various
intramural programs and developed surveys to determine interest by the student body. Implemented in the Fall of 2000.
2001 Webber International University. Researched by-laws, constitutions, activities and structure of other clubs and implemented the organization of club. The club was formed to facilitate interest in professional
development, volunteerism, community relations, attending conferences and conventions and in getting professional memberships.
1999- Promotions for Webber International University Athletic Department- Worked jointly advising sport management club and the athletic department to allow students to direct promotions for athletic contests. 1998- Curriculum Update-Researched other schools and suggested courses by 2001 NASSM/NASPE to update Webber International University curriculum.
Met with local business advisory council to attain input from leaders within the Sport Management Field. Made changes and additions to the program based upon the findings.
2000- Polk County Sports Marketing Meetings- Served as a Webber
2001 International University representative to meetings. Met with sport management business professionals every two months. Networked and created relationships with sport management professionals, including the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, AAU.
1998- Sport Management Business Advisory Board-Was responsible for getting local sport management business professionals to be on the sport management advisory board. Meetings were held twice a year to get input and facilitate relationships with business leaders
Professional Meetings Attended
World Association for Sport Management (WASM), Madrid, Spain. (2014). North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Pittsburgh, PA. (2014).
Global Sport Business Association (GSBA). Miami, FL. (2014).
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Austin, TX. (2013). North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Seattle, WA. (2012). North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), London, ON. (2011). American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), San Diego, CA. (2011).
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Indianapolis, IN. (2010).
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Tampa, FL. (2009)
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Columbia, SC (2009)
1st Annual Girls in Sport Symposium Greensboro, NC (2009)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Ft. Worth, TX (2008)
Athletic Leadership Symposium Greensboro, NC (2008)
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Toronto, Canada (2008)
Title IX Conference (35th Anniversary) Cleveland, OH (2007)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) Baltimore, MD (2007)
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Miami, Florida (2007)
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Kansas City, KS (2006)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) Salt Lake City, UT (2006)
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Regina, Canada (2005)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) Chicago, IL (2005)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) New Orleans, LA. (2004)
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Atlanta, GA. (2004)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD) Philadelphia, PA (March, 2003)
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Ithaca, NY (June, 2003)
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Canmore, Canada (May 2002)
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Virginia Beach, VA (May 2001)
Georgia Southern University Sport Management Conference Savannah, GA (February 2001)
North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Colorado Springs, CO (May 2000)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD)
Orlando, FL (March 2000)
Georgia Southern University Sport Management Conference Savannah, GA (February 2000)
North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM) Vancouver, Canada (June 1999)
Georgia Southern University Sport Management Conference Statesboro, GA (February 1999)
Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology (AAASP) Twelfth Annual AAASP Conference (September 24-28 1997) San Diego, CA Southwest District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance Annual SWD/63rd NM AHPERD Convention (February 7-10 1997), Albuquerque, NM
Women’s NCAA Final Four Convention (March 1997) Cincinnati, OH Women’s NCAA Final Four Convention (March 1998) Kansas City, MO
Women's NCAA Final Four Convention (March 1999) San Jose, CA
Cal State University Bakersfield “Women’s Day, 1998- Women in Sports: Gender Equity, the Ongoing Quest,” (March 2-4 1998) Bakersfield, CA
NASPE/NASSM Program Approval
Revised Webber International University curriculum to meet NASPE/NASSM Standards.
Developed curriculum and revised course syllabi to meet standards for the Salem State College sport management program proposed by National Association for Sport and Physical Education and the North American Society for Sport
Management. Approved January 2004. Course Development
Gender Issues in Sport (American Public University). 2012.
Women in Sport (developed course for WGS, 2010). Approved 2010. Diversity in Sport (developed online version of class, spring/summer 2009). Facility & Event Management (new graduate level taught in spring 2009). NCSU
Diversity in Sport (new graduate level course taught in fall 2007). NCSU. Finance and Economics in Sport, Sport Administration, Senior Seminar (new undergraduate courses taught for the first time in fall 2006 and summer 2007). NCSU.
Ethical Issues in Sport (new undergraduate class for spring 2005). TTU. Sport Event Management (graduate course fall-spring 2004-2005). TTU.
Ethics and Communication in Sport Management (fall –spring 2002-2003). Salem State College.
Marketing and Public Relations in SFL Industries (fall-spring 2001-2002). Salem State College.
Financial Aspects in SFL Industries (fall-spring 2001-2002). Salem State College. Facilities and Event Management (fall-spring 2001/2002). Salem State College.
Senior Seminar in Sport Management (fall-spring 2001/2002). Salem State College.
Directed Field in Sport Management (fall-spring 2001/2002). Salem State College.
Sport Management Internship (fall-spring 2001/2002): Worked to develop the requirements for the internship for sport management concentration. Created description, packet, grading criteria, and syllabus. Also developed internship sites for students. Salem State College.
Risk Management & Legal Aspects of Sport (spring 2001). Webber International University.
Ethics and Issues in Sport (fall 1999). Webber International University.
Field Experiences in Sport Management (fall 1999): Developed this unique course to emphasize volunteerism, attaining experience, gaining insight into different areas within sport management, and getting practical experience. Experiential learning is emphasized in this class as field trips are taken, meetings and
luncheons are attended, guest speakers are brought in, and each student is required to work at two different sporting events during the semester. Webber International University.
Sport Tourism (spring 1999): Worked in conjunction with Tourism Department on developing a minor of Sport Tourism for Webber International University. Fit for Life (summer 1999). Webber International University.
Sport Management Minor (spring 1999): Developed a minor of Sport Management at Webber International University.
College Teaching Course: Assisted in developing graduate level course. Worked on developing syllabus, assignments, grading, readings, and textbook selection (University of New Mexico, 1998).
ADVISEMENT
Advised 37 undergraduate and graduate students at North Carolina State University (2006-2008)
Assisted in the advisement of both undergraduate and graduate students at Texas Tech University
Advising experience with 65-75 students per year within the Sport Management Major at Webber International University.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Global Sport Business Association (GSBA)
World Association for Sport Management (WASM) North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Women In NASSM (WIN)
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Head Men’s Tennis Coach, Salem State College, 2004: Responsible for practices, matches, recruiting, monitoring player grades, and other related duties.
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Webber International University, 1998-99: Responsible for game film break down, monitoring player grades, drills, practice, coaching and other related duties.
Intercollegiate Athletic Administration Internship, University of New Mexico, 1998: Worked in the compliance office monitoring phone logs, recruiting schedules, financial aid, and in/out state scholarship ratios. Also became familiarized with NCAA rules affecting student-athletes and worked on funding projects.
Intercollegiate Athletic Administration Internship, University of Washington 1996: Worked in a variety of roles, including assisting the director of athletics and various varsity sports including men’s and women’s basketball, in a NCAA Division I collegiate setting.
Student Assistant Tennis Coach University of Northern Colorado 1995-1996: Responsible for all facets of coaching during practices. This included drilling, skill improvement, conditioning, and doing on campus recruiting.
Program Supervisor for Greeley Parks and Recreation Department 1995-1996: Worked with all facets of the Greeley Recreation Center programs. Responsibilities included hiring of personnel, scheduling of all officials,
scorekeepers and gym supervisors. Also developed practice and game schedules for 1995-96 youth basketball teams.
Internship with Senator Tom Harkin; Washington, D.C. 1994: Responsible for handling mail, attending hearings, doing research, and writing summary reports.
Internship with Senator C.N. Robinson; Lincoln, Nebraska 1993: Studied the Nebraska legislative system. Conducted interviews, attended hearings, and was responsible for keeping a daily journal.
Camp Counselor, Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation, 1992-1993: Responsible for planning activities and the supervision of day campers.
YMCA Camp Counselor, Omaha, NE, 1994-1995: Responsible for planning activities and the supervision of youth campers.
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HONORS NASSM Diversity Award Winner 2015
I was awarded this prestigious honor and will receive it at the NASSM conference in June 2015.
The purpose of the North American Society for Sport Management Diversity Award is to recognize exceptional contributions to promote diversity and inclusion within NASSM and related sport management disciplines. The award signifies (a) a significant contribution to promoting and understanding diversity within NASSM; (b) the creation of innovative programs, initiatives, strategies, etc. designed to enhance NASSM’s diversity and inclusion; and (c) a sustained commitment to developing diversity and inclusion in sport management disciplines through teaching, research, and/or service.
NASSM Diversity Appreciation Award (2010)
This award was given in recognition of my committee service, as well as service as co-Chair.
Equity Award for Women at NC State (2010)
The NC State University Equity for Women Award, presented by the Council on the Status of Women, is awarded in recognition of service toward the goal of women's equity.
Presidential Award (2010)
For service to the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport for the past three years.
The Mabel Lee Award (2009)
AAHPERD Award that provides the means through which the Alliance
recognizes its younger members who have demonstrated outstanding potential in scholarship, teaching and/or professional leadership. The recipients shall have demonstrated a quality of performance that, if continued, indicates that they will develop into distinguished members of the profession.
Texas Tech University Outstanding Faculty, 2006
University of New Mexico College of Education Outstanding Ph.D. Student, 2001 Dana College Viking Scholar Athlete
Dana College Dean’s List 1994, 1995 National Dean’s List 1995
Who’s Who in America’s Colleges and Universities 1994-1995
ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS & HONORS
Dana College Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee October, 2003
Nebraska State College Female Athlete of the Year, Omaha World-Herald, 1995 NAIA Basketball All-American, Third Team, Dana College1995
