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FRITZ G. POLITE, Ph.D., MPA dr.fritz.polite@gmail.com

(cell) 407-758-0811

HIGHLIGHTS: * Solid Academic Background ∗ Executive Leadership Experience * International Business Experience * Military Veteran (US Army) * Strong Research/Scholarship * Eclectic Global Background * Community Service/Mentoring HOME: 103 Warbler Ct. Rarity Bay Community Vonore, TN 37885 EDUCATION: Ph.D. The Florida State University, College of Education, Tallahassee, FL,2002

Concentration: Sport Administration Dissertation: The Effects of Participation in an After School Peer Mentoring Program on Academic Performance and Self-Efficacy of African-American Student – Athletes Defined as at Risk (3.70 GPA). Concepts: The impact of Brand Alliance on Sporting Events & Sponsorship

M.P.A. Troy State University, Public Administration, Troy, AL, 1989 Thesis: Analysis of the Department of Defense Equal Employment Opportunity Program (4.0 GPA).

M.P.A The University of Oklahoma, Public Administration, Norman, OK 1987 (18 Hours Completed). B.A. Simpson College, Management, Indianola, IA, 1982. EXPERIENCES: 2014- Present: Assistant Professor. The Harry F. Byrd Jr. School of Business, Shenandoah University, Winchester VA. 2008-2013: Director, Outreach and Global Engagement, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Directly responsible for programming, coordination and facilitation of community outreach, government and university collaborations. This is to include interacting with faculty, students, government officials, and public administrators. Involved in creating, developing and implementing global programs along with partnerships conducive to the intellectual expansion of the universities Ready for The World Initiatives and the college mission. Coordinate multiple Memorandums of Understandings related to international/global exchange of faculty, students and programming. Co-Director Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams). This is a program associated with “at risk” elementary, junior high and high school students that is focused on developing a platform aligned with aspirations towards higher education, technical schools and professional development. Over 1500 students have attended the advanced summer institutes. Highlights:

• Secured Over $1 million in external funding directly associated with Global Partnerships

• Secured over $1.3 million in grant funding associated with the Project Graduation Really Achieves Dreams Summer Institute

• Secured over $100,000 in resources associated with student experiential learning projects

• Directly responsible for all HR/hiring/payroll of all faculty/mentors/staff (150) for the Summer Institute and Global Leadership Programs

• Developed unique Global Leadership Programs aligned with the Institutions International Ready for the World initiatives in multiple countries

• Instrumental in the establishment of the Paul L. Kelly Volunteer Academy to assist students defined as “at risk” to reengage in high school utilizing non traditional methods of delivery (on-line/modified meeting times).

• Programs incorporated campus wide participation to include: Honors College, College of Law, College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Architecture and Design, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, Baker Center (Public Policy), College of Communication and Digital Media, College of Engineering and Department of Collegiate Athletics.

2007-2013: Director, Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Diversity, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. Founding Director for I-LEAD, a comprehensive institute which integrates leadership, ethics, education, outreach, sport business and leisure. I-LEAD operates on a national and international platform while focusing on scholarly activity associated with leadership and diversity issues. The mission of the institute is focused towards developing and preparing leaders for the increasingly diverse and global context of our current and future society. The institute has provided unique experiences and mentoring to underrepresented individuals. Highlights:

• Developed and implemented leadership development programs for students, athletes and youth

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• Involved over 200 college students in outreach/engagement activities to include: Katrina Hurricane Relief, After School Tutoring, Super Bowl Outreach Activities, mentoring projects and reading programs.

• Over 2000 at risk students have been impacted 2007-2008: Clinical Assistant Professor, Kinesiology, Recreation and Sports Studies, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee. Clinical Assistant Professor responsible for instruction, advising and support. Program is a flagship program that offers eclectic Ph.D’s programs, Undergraduate Programs, joint Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and Masters of Science (MS) in Sport Management from the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences and the College of Business. 2006-2007: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Exercise, Sport and Leisure Studies, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tennessee. Assistant Professor responsible for research, instruction, outreach/service, student advising and support. Tenure track assistant professor with emphasis in research tracks associated with diversity- leadership, socio-cultural issues, brand equity and vertical extension. Courses Taught (UTK) Graduate Leadership in Sport (2) Global Sport Leadership (3) Undergraduate Theory & Practice of Sport Management SM-350 (12) Freshman Seminar- Leading in a Changing Global Environment (5) Revenue Generation & Business Development (10) Chancellors Honors Program (6) First Year Studies (5) Global Sport Leadership (3) Chancellors Honors Independent Study (2) UTK Kids University- Leadership 101: Learning to Lead (3) 2002-2006: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), DeVos Sport Business Management Program, College of Business Administration (Dual MSSM/MBA), University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida. Assistant Professor in the Department of Sport Business Management. Responsible for instruction, advising and support for cohort program (65 students). Program offers a joint Masters of Business Administration and Masters of Science in Sport Business Management (dual). Directly responsible for all aspects of the Community Service program. This program encompasses student participation in philanthropic and

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community service to identified constituents. These included: Inner City All-Stars-Mayors’ Office, Project TEAMWORK- National Consortium for Academics & Sport, RDV Sports (Orlando Magic), NBA Read to Achieve Program, Orlando Boys and Girls Clubs, Junior Achievement, and Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sport and Recreation. Directly responsible for assisting with placement of student internships and evaluations to include these organizations: Maloof Entertainment (Sacramento Kings), New Orleans Saints, NASCAR, NBA, NFL, NHL, MLS (Front Offices), NFL Players Association, Orlando Sports Commission, LPGA, PGA, and USTA. The DeVos Program is ranked as one of the top five graduate programs in the country by The Wall Street Journal, ESPN the Magazine, and the Sports Business Journal.

• Implemented Nationally recognized National Basketball League Read to Achieve Program

• Mayor’s Inner City All Stars recognized as one of the top outreach programs in Orange County

• Over 250 university students engaged in community outreach and engagement Courses Taught (University of Central Florida) Graduate Moral & Ethical Issues in Sport Independent Study (Sport Marketing) Diversity Issues in Sport TEAMWORK Institute (Executive MBA Program) Social Issues in Sport Executive Diversity Work Shops (MBA) Event & Facility Management Leadership In Sport Independent Study (Brand Marketing) Intro to Sport Business Management Undergraduate Moral & Ethical Issues in Sport Independent Study (Facility Management) Diversity Issues in Sport Independent Study (Sport Marketing) Social Issues in Sport Independent Study ( Action Sports) Event & Facility Management Intro to Sport Business Management Independent Study (Business Development) Freshman Seminar- Leadership in a Changing Global Environment (2) 2002-2006: Associate Director- Institute for Diversity & Ethics in Sport, College of Business Administration, University of Central Florida Directly responsible to the Director in the accumulation and analysis of research and data associated with hiring practices, gender, race and ethics. Assist in multiple studies to include: Race & Gender Report Card, Collegiate graduation rates for baseball, basketball and football. Assist Director with Nationally/Internationally acclaimed research regarding hiring practices, gender, homophobia, Title IX and legal/ethical issues regarding sports. Assist Director in media/news releases and support for distribution to media outlets.

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Assist in intensive leadership, diversity, ethics and gender workshops to identified educational and professional agencies. 2005-2006: (NBC) Dew Action Sports Tour (DAST) Research Associate for the DAST research TEAM responsible for the dissemination, retrieval, sponsorship effectiveness, and customer interaction. This mega event was a five city tour sponsored by Mountain Dew and presented by Clear Channel Communications and NBC Television. This research measured action sports consumption behaviors, media consumption, product, music and web preferences. 1999-2002: P.E.E.R. Program Manager Florida State University Partners for Enhancing Educational Resources (P.E.E.R.) after school mentoring program. Directly responsible for the overall management and supervision of the program that mentored and tutored youth defined as “at risk”. Provided academic and career counseling to program students and interns. Tutored students during study hall and served as a mentor focusing on critical social issues, academics and leadership discussions. Responsible for recruitment of under graduate/graduate students to assist in individual projects. Instrumental in the realignment of the grant to include Windrush Academy (At Risk Alternative School). Direct liaison between AT&T and The Florida State University to ensure grant compliance. 1998–2009: Career Consultants Inc. (National Football League) Contracted by the New York Football Giants to advise, evaluate and test top collegiate players in conjunction with the annually held NFL Draft. This includes aptitude testing, psychological testing and physical testing. Responsibilities include traveling to games and gathering data/information on targeted players/positions and relaying analyzed information to the Director of Player Personnel for evaluation. Events include: Senior Bowl (Mobile, Ala.), Gridiron Classic (Orlando, Fla.) Blue/Gray, Montgomery, Ala.), East / West, Palo Alto, Ca.) Annual NFL Combines (Indianapolis, Ind.). 1999-2000: Harlem Globetrotters International (HGI) Participated in the Millennium World Tour 2000. Held title of Tour Manager/General Manager, responsible for all facets regarding the Millennium World Tour. This was to include all travel arrangements, hotel accommodations, public appearances, media engagements, per diem allowances, customs clearance, fines/violations, security, and financial settlements. The tour consisted of 130 cities (USA), 14 cities (Canada) and 12 countries (Europe). 1998-1999: Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex Accepted to 6-month internship program (12 out of 1200 applicants). Due to the high volume of events assigned to my responsibility, an extension of 1 year was granted.Worked directly with the Sports Program Manager. Responsibilities included assisting in acquiring new clients and events to the company. Research of existing venues, events, reporting, recording and analyzing of this data. Service and maintenance of existing accounts, clients and events. Directly involved in the event, logistics,

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financial planning, pre/post evaluations and recommendation stages of several events to include: National Football League sponsored Quarterback Challenge National Football League sponsored Air It Out Competition NFL Alumni sponsored Pop Warner Super Bowl Bryant Gumbel UNCF Celebrity Golf Tournament Women’s American Basketball League All Star Game Atlantic Coast Conference Baseball Blast ESPY Awards NFL Europe Training Camp Harlem Globetrotters Annual Training Camp 1997-2002: The Florida State University, Department of Sport Management, Recreation & Physical Education (Teaching Assistant). Responsible as a Graduate Assistant to instruct undergraduate students in theory/practical courses and curriculum. Responsibilities were to include advisement and instruction. Courses taught (The Florida State University): Soccer Sport Governance (Theory Course) Flag Football Race & Ethnicity in Sport (Theory Course) Aerobic Conditioning Theory & Practice of Football Weight Training & Conditioning Theory & Practice of Basketball 1995 - 1997: Swiss American Football Verband (SAFV), Basel, Switzerland Selected Head Coach National Team Switzerland (football). Also responsible as Offensive Coordinator working directly with quarterbacks and receivers. Responsible for the selection and supervision of six additional coaches at the National level. Selected to initiate National Team (Switzerland) project. Under the direction of the Federation, responsible for the Education, Promotion, Marketing and Training of the National Team, Switzerland. Program consisted of the selection, recruitment, logistics and budget analysis (sf 150,000). Team competed in the Euro-Bowl playoffs (International). Competed against France, Germany, Italy, Austria and Belgium (1997). 1990-1994: American Football Verband Deutschland (AFVD), Frankfurt /Neu Isenburg, Germany. Coached professionally for two International Football teams (Frankfurt Gamblers and Neu Isenburg Jets). As the Athletic Director / Head Coach was responsible for all aspects of day-to-day operations to include budgeting, recruitment, training, marketing, public relations and special events. Assisted with operations for four American Bowls (National Football League) in Berlin, Germany. Conducted several professional camps, clinics and seminars throughout Europe. 1990-1992: World League of America Football (WLAF), Frankfurt, Germany

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Responsible for game day event & facility management. This encompassed security, crowd control and half time transitions. Transporting of game officials to and from the site. Provided logistical support to Operations Manager to ensure that the facility (stadium) operated in an efficient and professional manner. Assisted with the operations for American Bowls (NFL) played in Berlin, Germany 1991-1993: Department of the Army, Hanau, Germany

Army College Education System (ACES)- Regional Testing Evaluation And Monitoring (TEAM) Coordinator directly responsible to the Regional Director. Overall duties and responsibilities included direct supervision, coordination and monitoring of educational activities and services. Monitor performance through Quality Control Plan to ensure quality educational support services were provided to meet the needs of the regulatory agencies. Directly involved in meeting various educational and professional goals by presenting both theory and practical application in specified areas. Qualified and cleared by five universities (University of Maryland, Central Texas College, Big Bend Community College, City Colleges of Chicago and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University) to instruct forty-three courses (undergraduate) relating to Business Administrations and Management field.

• Delivery of programming to over 2000 soldiers/Department of Defense • Program recognized with the ACES excellence award

Courses Taught (Department of the Army): Introduction to Business Time Management Introduction to Marketing Introduction to Management Stress Management Career Exploration Personnel Management Consumer Economics Personal Finance Personnel Counseling Financial Planning 1989-1991: Department of Defense, Frankfurt, Germany. Management and Manpower Analyst, Frankfurt Army Regional Medical Center, responsible for conducting complex manpower studies relative to the mission functions, work processes, methods and procedures. Determine data and source of data to be collected. Analyzed and interpreted data identifying trends and projecting future developments. Advised and informed management officials and directors on effective manpower utilization, requirements, developments and trends. Functions included planning, programming, distribution, allowances and staffing. 1989-1982: United States Army (Orthopedic Technician), Columbia, South Carolina and Frankfurt, Germany. Management of clinic and treatment of patients under the supervision of the Orthopedic Surgeon. Prepared and conducted primary and continuing education and training programs. Assisted in supply, budget procedures and fiscal matters. Provided administrative assistance and support to the Senior Commissioned Officer. Reviewed and submitted monthly and quarterly reports. Collected and maintained statistical data used for manpower surveys. Certified combat medical specialist, certified orthopedic technician, platoon leadership development course.

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AWARDS: Department of The Army Army Service Medal (1) Expert Marksman (1) Army Good Conduct Medal (2) Commander Soldier of the Quarter (1) Army Medical Regiment Leader (1) Overseas Service Ribbon (1) Honorable Discharge (1) PROFESSIONAL AWARDS Faculty Senate Service Recognition- The University of Tennessee (2014) Chancellors Excellence in Teaching Award (University’s Highest Teaching Award) 2013 Chancellors Academic Outreach and Engagement Award (Nominated 2012) Presidential Who’s Who In Business & Sports- 2010 College of Education Health and Human Sciences- Dean’s Service Award- 2009 Voted Top 10 Black Sport Professors In America- Black Politics, Voters and People 2009 International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER-SD) - Certificate of Appreciation-2009 Cambridge Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals 2008 Florida Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (FAHPERDS) - 2005 University Educator of the Year, Florida Florida Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (FAHPERDS) – Professional Service Award -2003 1989 - Player of the Year – Frankfurt Gamblers- German Bundes League (American Football) 1979 -Freshman of the Year- Iowa Conference-Simpson College (American Football) 1978 Offensive MVP- Robinson HS, Tampa FL 1978 Coaches Award- Robinson HS, Tampa FL 1978 All-District Team 1978 State Semi Finalist 4A

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1978 All Conference 1978 Honorable Mention All-State 4A 1978 Leading Rusher 1978 Leading Scorer REFEREED PUBLICATIONS: Robbins, M., & Polite, F. G. (2014). The Most Powerful Mouse in the World: The Globalization of the Disney Brand. The Global Journal of Management and Business Research. ( 14-1-10) pp 11-21. Waller, S.N., Norwood, D.M., Spearman, L.T., & Polite, F. G. (December 2012, Submitted). Black female Olympic athletes 1968-present: How far have they come?”: An ‘elite’ interview with Madeline Manning Mims. Western Journal of Black Studies. Waller, S., Polite, F., & Spearman, L. (2012). Research note: Retrospective reflections on the Black American male athlete and the 1968 Olympics:

An elite interview with Dr. Harry Edwards. Leisure Studies, Special Edition: Leisure, Culture, and the Olympics, 1-6. DOI:10.1080/02614367.2012.667823.

 Polite, F., Waller, S., Trendafilova, S., & Spearman, L. (2011). Social

accountability and responsibility in sport: An examination of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Sport Science Review,(20-1), pp 11-35.

 McCallum, R.S, Krone, K.R., Skinner, C.H., Mounger, A., Hopkins, M., Polite, F.G., & Waller, S. (2010). Improving Reading Comprehension of At-Risk High School Students: The ART of Reading Program. Journal of Psychology in the Schools, 48(1), 78-86, DOI: 10.1002/pits.20541. Southall, R.M., Nagle,M.S., Anderson, E.C., Polite, F.G., & Southall, C. (2010). An Investigation of Ethnicity as a Variable Related to US Male College Athletes’ Sexual Orientation Behaviors and Attitudes. The Journal of Ethnic and Racial Studies. (37). Polite, F.G., Waller, N, Hill, & S., Norwood., (2009). Fostering Harry Edwards’ Legacy: Black Athletes Taking Responsibility in an Age of Sport Reform. Journal for the Study of Sport and Athletes in Education, Volume 3-2, pp 143-158. Southall, R.M., Nagle, M.S., Anderson, E.C., Polite, F.G., & Southall, C. (2009). An Investigation of Male College Athletes Attitudes toward Sexual Orientation. The Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics- Special Issue, pp 62-77.

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Bennett, G., Jaedock, Lee, & Polite, F.G., (2009). The Role of Involvement in Sports and Sport Spectatorship in Sponsor’s Brand Use: The Case of Moutain Dew Action Sports Sponsorship. The Sport Marketing Quarterly, 18 (1), 14-24. Southall, R.M., Anderson, E.C., Polite, F.G., & Nagle,M.S., (2008). Homophobia Among College Athletes: Investigating ethnicity as a Variable Related to College

Athletes’Sexual-orientation. Journal of Intercollegiate Athletics,19(3), 42-57. Waller, S., & Polite, F.G., (2008). Strategic Succession Planning as a Survival Tool for Municipal Park and Recreation Agencies. The Public Administration Times, 31(10), 3-17. Goss, D.B., Jubenville, B.C. & Polite,F.G., (2007) Applying an Advertising Creativity Model to the NFL’s Black Quarterbacks and Postmodern Sport Marketing Practices. Marketing and Management Journal, 17(1) pp 65-81. Sutton, W.A., Polite, F.G., (2004) A Model for Establishing, Activating and Extending Brand Association for Professional Sport Teams. Association Espanol de Estudious de Mercado Marketing Y Opinion (AEDEMO), p. 6-11. Polite, F. G., Imwold, C., & Hickey, B. M. (2003). The Effect of an After-school Tutoring Program on Academic Performance of the High School Student-Athlete.

Florida Alliance For Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (FAHPERD) Journal, 41(3), 8-10.

Polite, F. G., (2003). Sport Management: Past , Present and Future. Florida Alliance

for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (FAHPERD) Journal, 41 (3), 24-25.

Polite, F. G., (2003). Eddie Robinson: The Man. African American National Biography.

W.E.B. DuBois Institute for African American Research, Harvard University, Oxford University Press. Cambridge, MA.

PUBLISHED – REFEREED ABSTRACTS: Jackson, E. N., Polite, F. G., & Barber, A. (2003). Crossing the Legal Line: Issues

Involving Tailgating. A paper presented at the 16th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference (SSLASPA). Atlanta, GA

Jackson, E.N., Polite, F. G., & Quarterman, J. (2003). Partnerships Between Community and College AT-Risk Minority Youth. National Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (NAPEHE) National Conference. Long Beach, CA. Polite, F. G., Jackson, E. N., Lapchick, R., Pitts, B., & Staurowski, E. (2003).

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Implementing Socio-Cultural Courses in a Sport Management Curriculum. A paper presented at the 18th North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM) National Conference, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY.

Polite, F. G., & Rider, B., (2002). Accountability for Educating Academically and

Socially At-Risk African American Students: “A Shared Responsibility.” American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education. (AACTE), NY, NY.

Polite, F. G., & Jackson, E.N. (2002). Applying Brand Equity Concept to National, Football League Europe. 10th EASM Congress, International Conference. Jvquaskyla, Finland.

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS (Refereed): Polite, F.G., Waller, S.N., & Butler, N. (In Print). Building brand identity via sports: The University of Tennessee (Knoxville). In J. Lee (Ed.) Branded: Branding in sport business (2nd ed.). Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press. Polite, F.G., Waller, S.N., & Butler, N. (In Print). Are two better than one?: Venus and Serena Williams. In J. Lee (Ed.) Branded: Branding in sport business (2nd ed.). Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.

Waller, S.N., Polite, F.G., & Butler, N. (In Print). Brooklyn Nets. In J. Lee (Ed.) Branded: Branding in sport business (2nd ed.). Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press. Southall, R., Anderson, E., Nagel, M., Polite, F.G., Southall, C., (2nd Revision) An Investigation of Ethnicity as a Variable Related to US Male College Athletes’ Sexual Orientation Behaviors and Attitudes, Sport, Masculinities and Sexualities, Routledge Press. Polite, F.G., Lee, J.W., Waller, S.N., & Ridpath, B.D. (In Print). Power Politics, Policy, and Problems in Sport, Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press. Corporate Social Responsibility and Accountability in Sport. Polite, F.G., Lee, J.W., Waller, S.N., & Ridpath, B.D. (In Print). Power Politics, Policy, and Problems in Sport, Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press. Human Rights, Social Issues, and Personal Freedoms in Sport. Waller, S., Polite, F., & Spearman, L. (2013). Retrospective reflections on the Black American male athlete and the 1968 Olympics: An elite interview with Dr Harry Edwards. In J. Horne (Ed.), Leisure, culture and the Olympic Games (pp. 4-9). London: Routledge. Polite, F.G., & Waller, S., (2009). The Harlem Globetrotters: A Truly Global Brand.

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Branding In Sport Business, Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press. (pp. 71-77). Patrick, K., Lee, J.W., & Polite, F.G., (2009). Under Armour: Protect This Brand.

Branding In Sport Business, Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press. (pp. 59-67). Polite, F.G., & Waller, S., (2009). The Re-branding of a Franchise: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Branding In Sport Business, Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press. (pp. 105-111). Polite, F.G., (2005). Athletics and Social Mobility. Encyclopedia of Race and Racism. 20 (1) pp.63-68. Macmillan Reference USA. Polite, F.G., (2005). Genetics and Athletic Performance. , Encyclopedia of Race and Racism. 20 (1) pp.40-43. Macmillan Reference USA. Polite, F.G., (2004) Serena &Venus Williams: Sport Icons. Encyclopedia of African- American Culture and History: The Black Experience in the Americas. Macmillan Reference USA. Brooks D.D., & Althouse, R. (2007).- Chapter: Ethnic Minority Opportunities in College

and Professional Sports: A Business Imperative (pp.111-129). Brooks D.D., & Althouse, R. (2007). Chapter: The Globalization of Sport: A Bridge to Advancing Cultures (pp.253-275). Lapchick, R., & Polite, F. G., (2004). New Game Plans for College Sports-Chapter: Agents on Campus (pp.190-213). Books: Polite, F.G., & Hawkins, B., (Aug 2012). Sport, Race, Activism, and Social Change: The Impact of Dr. Harry Edwards Scholarship and Service. University Readers, Cognella Publishers. Polite, F.G., & Waller, S. (2012). The Ralph Wiley Reader (In Progress). PUBLICATIONS- BOOK REVIEWS: Polite, F.,G., (May, 2014). [Come Out Swinging:The Changing World of Boxing in Gleason’s.] By Lucia Trimbur. Princeton NJ, Princeton University Press, 2013. 191pp. ISBN: 978-0691-15029-1.

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Polite, F.,G., (October 2011). [ Review of Book: Leveraging Brands in Sport Business.] Polite, F.G., (May 2011). [ Review of Book: Pay for Play: A History of Big Time College Athletic Reform.] By Ronald A. Smith. Champaign University Press: pp.xii. 344. Polite, F.G., (Jan 2008). [ Review of Book: Sport and Consumer Culture]. By John Horne, Palgrave Macmillan, Houndsmill. International Journal of Sport Communication p 266-268. Polite, F.G., (July 2008). [ Review of Book: Playing With The Boys: Why Separate is Not Equal In Sports]. By Eileen McDonagh and Laura Pappano. Oxford Publishers p 349. Polite, F.G., (Nov. 2008). [ Review of Book: Sport in A Changing World]. By Howard Nixon, Paradigm Publishers p 413. Polite, F.G., (Nov. 2007). [ Review of book: Money Players: A Guide to Success in Sports, Business and Life for Current and Future Pro Athletes]. By Marc Isenberg. A Game Publishers, Los Angeles. Polite, F.G., (Oct. 2007). [Review of book: Sport in Consumer Culture]. By John Horne. Palgrave Macmillan, Houndsmill. Polite, F.G., (Sept.2006). [ Review of Text: Diversity In Sport Organizations]. By George Cunningham. Holcomb Hathaway Publishers. Polite, F.G., (2004) [ Review of Chapter: Engaging Leadership], Prentice Hall Business Publishing. Polite, F.G., (2004) [ Review of text: Becoming Multi-culturally Responsible on Campus: From Awareness to Action]. Parker,W., Sager, S. Polite, F. G., (2002) [Review of book: Counseling College Student – Athletes: Issues and Interventions]. Academic Athletic Journal, 16(1), 27-28. SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS: International Polite, F.G., (November, 2014). Social Accountability and Responsibility: NASSS and the Academy. The Presidential Address. The North American Society For Sport Sociology. Portland, OR.

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Polite, F.G., Reilly, E.,Russell, K., Muir, H., Aicher, T. (November, 2012). Teaching Sociology of Sport Online: Best Practices. The North American Society For Sport Sociology. New Orleans, LA. Knoteggen, C., Polite, F.G., Reilly, (November, 2012). Sport In Place: The Impact of the Who Dat Nation on the Rebuilding New Orleans. The North American Society For Sport Sociology. New Orleans, LA. Hawkins, B. Southall, R., Polite, F.G., (November, 2012). Plantation, Migrant Labor Camp, Brothel, or Company Town? A Critical Examination of Several Big Time College Sport Exploitation Metaphors. The North American Society For Sport Sociology. New Orleans, LA. Polite, F.G., & Hawkins, B., (July, 2010). Standing at the Crossroads: Reflecting on the Black Athlete, Role, Image, and Legacy. The Third International Conference on Sport, Race and Ethnicity. University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, Barbados. Polite, F.G., (November, 2009). Journey to Miami: A Case Study of Strategic Planning and Experential Learning Associated with Mega-Event Management. Shanghai

University of Sport International Sports Events Forum. Shanghai, China. Polite, F.G., (November,2009). Creating New Global Partnerships: Global Event Management with SUS and UTK. Shanghai University of Sport International Sports Events Forum. Shanghai, China. Polite, F.G., (November, 2009). Fostering Dr. Harry Edwards Legacy. NASSS) North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, Annual Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Polite, F.G., Hawkins, B., Waller, S.N., & Trendolovia, S., (June, 2009). University and Community Partnerships: A Platform for Social and Educational Reform. Inaugural ICHPER-SD Regional Carribean Congress & Exposition, Academy of Polite, F.G., Waller, S.N., & Trendolovia, S., (May, 2009). Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability in Sports. IV Congress on Economics in Sport,

Gijon, Spain. Polite, F.G., (June, 2009) University and Community Accountability: Creating a Global Partnership Between UWI and UTK. The Mona School of Business. Kingston, Jamaica. Polite, F.G., Rider, R., Modell, S., & Lattimer, C., (September, 2008). A Study of Attitudes Regarding Social Responsibility and Social Accountability Amongst NCAA University Athletes and Administration.16th EASM Conference- European Association of Sport Management, Bayreuth/Heidleberg, Germany.

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Polite, F.G., & Lattimer, C., (September, 2008). The Dark Side of Title IX: Participation Disparity of African-American Female Athletes. 16th EASM Conference- European Association of Sport Management, Bayreuth/Heidleberg, Germany. Rider, R., & Polite, F.G., (September, 2007). International and Intercultural Initiatives Ready For the World: Bridging the Cultural Divide via Collaborations in International Sport Business Management. International Sport Congress, Yonsei University, Seoul, S. Korea. Hawkins, H., Polite, F.G., & Lattimer, C., (November, 2006). Black Athletes in Collegiate Athletics: Economic Commodity & Endorsers of Academic Programs. (NASSS) North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, National Conference, Vancouver, Canada. Southall, R, Nagel, M., & Polite, F.G., (November, 2006). Attitudes and Sexual Orientation among University Athletes. (NASSS) North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, National Conference, Vancouver, Canada. Goss, B., Polite, F.G., & Jubenville, J.B. (November, 2006) The World Baseball Classic as a Global Branding Promotional Strategy for Major League Baseball. International Society of Business Disciplines (ISOBD). Las Vegas Nevada. Polite, F.G. (2004). Regional Impact of NASCAR Races: Daytona Beach Metro Area. Hawaii International Conference on Business. Honolulu, Hawaii. Polite, F.G., (2003). Agents on Campus: Where Do We Go From Here? North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) National Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Polite, F.G. (2003). The Race & Gender Report Card: Women’s Perspectives & Are We Playing Fair? (NASSS) North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, National Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Polite, F.G., & Jackson, E.N. (2002). Applying Brand Equity Concept to the National Football League Europe. 10th EASM Congress, International Conference. Jyvaskyla, Finland. Polite, F.G., (2002) Florida State University, Global Sport Management Program, Global Sport Marketing Course (PET 6931r), Paris, France. Summer 2002. National Schlereth, N., Polite, F.P., Young, J.L., C (Submitted Dec 2014). “Examining the Financial Model of the NCAA: Corporate Social Responsibility, Institutional Logic and Organizational Legitimacy Model.” The College Sport

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Research Institute National Conference. The University of South Carolina. Polite, F.G., Hawkins, B., Singer, J.N., Francique, A.R., Cooper, Bumpas, C (Apr. 2012). “Critical Race Theory: Practical and Theoretical Constructs. The College Sport Research Institute National Conference. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC. Crowley, C., Jackson, E.N., Polite, F.G., Lyons, R., & Richardson, F.M. (Feb.2012). Factors of HBCU Student Athlete University Selection. 79th Annual Southern District Association Conference of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Research Poster, Orlando FL. Polite, F.G., (October, 2011). Mentoring the Black Student Athlete in Predominately

White Institutions of Higher Education. Annual National Conference of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport. Minneapolis Minnesota.

Polite, F.G., Hawkins, B., Southall, R. Sack, A. (April, 2011). “Pimpin Ain’t Easy, But It’s Necessary: Oscillating Migrant Labor and One Year Grant-in Aids in College Sport. The College Sport Research Institute National Conference. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC. Polite, F.G., Hawkins, B.,Cooper, R. (April, 2011). Voices from the Bottom of the Well: Former Black Athletes Navigating the Athletic Industrial Complex. The College Sport Research Institute National Conference. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NC. Polite, F.G., Hawkins, B., Southhall, R, Mower, R. (November, 2010). Where Thieves and Pimps Run Free: College Conference Expansion and Higher Education. 31st Annual National Conference of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport. San Diego, CA. Polite, F.G., Ridpath, D., Sack, A, Paule, A. (November, 2010). Defending Academic Integrity in the Face of Commercialized College Sport: A Panel Discussion Sponsored By The Drake Group. 31st Annual National Conference of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport. San Diego, CA. Jackson, E.N., Kane, J.K., Polite, F.G., DeWaele, C.S., & Lee, J. (April, 2009). Addressing Challenges in Sport Management Degree Programs: An Open Forum. AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition, Tampa, FL. Polite F.G., & Hawkins B., (February, 2009). The State of the African American Athletes, Coaches and Administrators in the 21st Century. Big 10 Sport Symposium. The University of Iowa, Iowa City.

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Jackson, E.N., Lyons, R.J., Polite, F.G., & Quarterman, J. (January, 2009). The Evolution of Sport Management from within Physical Education and its Future. National Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education (NAKPEHE). Sarasota , FL. Polite, F.G., Green, L., Lomax, M., Watkins, B., & Hawkins, B. (November, 2008). Sport, Peace and Social Justice: The Impact of Dr. Harry Edward’s Scholarship and Activism on the Research of Scholars. 29th Annual National Conference of the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport. Denver, CO. Franz, F., Polite, F.G., Koo, W., & Lattimer, C.L., (November, 2008). Merging Theory

and Practice: Experiential Learning and the Super Bowl (XLII) Experience. International Conference in Sport and Entertainment Business. Columbia, SC.

Polite, F.G., Nagel, M., Campos, L., Rhoades, M., Shropshire, K., (April, 2008). Conducting the Business of College Sport “Well” Trends and Issues in College Sport. College Sport Research Institute. Memphis, TN. Polite, F.G., (April, 2008). The Black Student Athlete & Community Partnerships: A Platform for Social and Behavioral Change. College Sport Research Institute. Memphis, TN. Polite, F.G., (November, 2007). Black Scholars and Sports. Wharton Sport Business Initiative. The University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. Philadelphia, PA. Polite, F.G., (September, 2007). Ethnicity as a Variable Related to Attitudes Regarding Sexual Orientation Among College Athletes. The North American Society For Sport Sociology. Pittsburgh, PA. Polite, F.G., (April, 2007). Division I Recruiting: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. University of Memphis Chapter of The Sport Marketing Association (SMA). Memphis, TN. Lattimer, C., & Polite, F.G., (March, 2007). Track and Basketball: Socio-cultural factors

contributing to participation rates between African-American and Caucasian Female Collegiate Athletes. The 3rd Annual Conference, The Drake Group, Cleveland, Ohio.

Corbett, D., Polite, F.G., Hill, S., & Daniels, R., (April, 2007). European Women’s Football. AAHPERD National Convention, National Association for Girls & Women In Sport. Baltimore MD.

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Polite, F.G., & Wolff E.(2006). Athlete Development: Practical Tools for Athletes- Life Beyond Competition. National Disability Sport Conference (NDSC) Educational Sessions, Atlanta, GA. Goss, B., Polite, F.G., & Jubenville, J.B., (2006). The Black Quarterback in the South: Paving the Hard Road to Glory. The Drake Group. Indiana University/Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN. Nagel M.S., Southall R.M., Pitts, B., & Polite, F.G., (2006). College Sport Reform Panel. The Drake Group. The Economics of Sport. Indiana University/Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN. Goss, B.D., Jubenville,C.B., & Polite, F.G. (November, 2006). The World Baseball Classic as a Global Branding Promotional Strategy for Major League Baseball. Fall 2006 Conference of The International Society of Business Disciplines in Las Vegas, NV. Goss, B., Polite, F.G., & Sutton, W., (2005). Positioning the National Basketball Association as a Global Brand. The Association for Global Business, National Conference, Miami Beach, FL. Goss, B., & Polite, F.G., (2005). Judging the Book? An Investigation of Alleged Racial Stereotyping in Portrayals of Black NBA Players on SI Magazine Covers, 1970-2003. National Assoc. for Sport Convention & Exposition. Chicago, IL Polite, F.G. (2005). From Jack Johnson to Marion Jones: Gains Made-Struggles Remain for African-Americans In Sport. Ithaca College Sport Management & Media Symposium. Ithaca, NY. Polite, F.G., Jackson, E.N., Collum, R., & Weir, J. (2004). Brown v. Board of

Education. From Pollard to Vick: Trials and Tribulations of the Black Quarterback. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport National Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Jisha, J., Kane, J., Polite F.G., & Jackson, E.N., (2004). Compensation Issues in Sport Management. North American Society for Sport Management National Conference, Atlanta, GA. Southall, R.M., Staurowsky, E., Nagel, M.S., Polite, F.G., Reese, J. T., & Huma, H., (2004). NCAA Division 1-A Intercollegiate Athletics: Legal and Policy Issues. Sport & Recreation Law Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV. Pedersen, P., Whisenant, W., & Polite, F.G., (2004). Undergraduate and Graduate Educational Positions in Sport Management: An Examination of Professional Announcements & Employment. NAPEHE National Conference, Clearwater, FL Polite, F.G., Goss, B., Macbeth, J., Jubenvile, C., & Jackson, E.N., (2004) Black

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Quarterbacks: Sacked or Surging? Trends Within the National Football League and Participation Patterns in Amateur Sport. AAHPERD 119th National Convention, New Orleans, LA. Polite, F.G., Jackson, E.N., Quarterman, J., & Pettaway, K. (2004). Agents & Ethical

Issues Involving Student Athletes. AAHPERD 119TH National Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Jackson, E.N., Polite, F.G., McWashington, A., & Adams, R. (2004). Cultural Impact on Brand Extension of Professional Sport Organizations. AAHPERD 119TH National Convention, New Orleans, LA. Polite, F.G., Jackson, E. N., & Quarterman, J. (2003) Bridging Partnerships Between Universities and Communities: Responsibility Addressing Socially At-risk

Students. A paper presented at the Southern District Association Conference, (AAHPERD), Savannah, GA.

Goss, B., Jubenville, C., Jackson, E. N. & Polite, F.G. (2003). Is It All Good? A Panel Discussion on Race and Sport In America. Southern District Association Conference, (AAHPERD), Savannah, GA. Jackson, E. N., Polite, F.G., & Barber, A. (2003). Crossing the Legal Line: Issues

Involving Tailgating. A paper presented at the 16th Annual Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation and Law Conference (SSLASPA). Atlanta, GA.

Jackson, E.N., Polite, F.G., & Quarterman, J. (2003). Partnerships Between Community and College AT-Risk Minority Youth. National Association of Physical Education in Higher Education (NAPEHE) National Conference. Long Beach, CA. Polite, F. G., Jackson, E. N., Lapchick, R., Pitts, B., & Staurowski, E. (2003). Implementing Socio-Cultural Courses in a Sport Management Curriculum. A paper presented at the 18th North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM) National Conference, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Jackson, E. N., Chepyator-Thomson, R., & Polite, F. G. (2003). Diversity in Academic

Institutions: The Recruitment of Persons of Color. A paper presented at the AIESEP International Congress 2003, Endicott College, Beverly, MA.

Polite, F. G., Rider, B., Hickey, B., (2002). Accountability for Educating Academically and Socially At-Risk African-American Students: “A Shared Responsibility”. American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, (AACTE), New York, NY Regional

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Young, J.L., Polite, F.G.,Schlereth, N., (In Progress 2014). Investigating a New Discourse: The NCAA’s Legitimacy as it as it relates to Corporate Social Responsibility and the Academy. A Celebration of Faculty Research and Creativity. Center for Teaching and Learning, Shenandoah University, Winchester VA. Jones R., Polite, F.G., West, F., Reece, A., McCoy, D., Bayer, R. (March 2013).Call Me MISTER Program. Annual Climate Lecture (Panel). Educational Advancement Program, Knoxville Tennessee. Polite, F.G., Waller, S., Stokes, J., Granger, V. (February 2012). Leading Branding and Mentoring Minority Students: Alone on the PWI Island. 7th Annual Black Issues Conference, Knoxville Tennessee Polite, F.G. (October, 2008). A Call to Action: Civic Engagement Through Service Learning. Alternative Spring Break: Office of Student Affairs. The University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G., Lattimer, C., (January, 2007). Branding 101: Marketing Your Future. Clifton M. Jones Student Leadership Conference. The University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G., Waller, S. Lattimer, C., (January, 2007). Ready for The World Initiative: A Game Plan for the Future (I-LEAD). Clifton M. Jones Student Leadership Conference. The University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G. (April, 2007). Branding Your Self in a Changing Global Market. Sport Administration Society, Loch Haven University, Pennsylvania. Polite, F.G. (January, 2006). Branding 101- Marketing Your Future. Clifton M. Jones Student Leadership Conference. The University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G., Harris, K., Hall, C., (2005) Race Relations Summit: One Race, One People, One Peace. Mayor’s Initiative on Race Relations. Tallahassee, FL. Polite, F.G., Cooney, M., Edwards, D., Loft, S. (2005) Sport casting Your Future. University Of North Florida Sport Management Alliance. Jacksonville, FL. Polite, F.G. (2005). Sport & Entertainment Challenges. 3rd Annual Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Industry (EASI) Conference, Tallahassee Law School, Tallahassee, FL Polite, F.G., Garnes, M. (2005). Ethical Issues in Sport. 3rd Annual Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Industry Conference, Tallahassee Law School, Tallahassee, FL Polite, F.G., Park, T., Wills (2005). The Arms Race in Sport., 3rd Annual

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Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Industry (EASI) Conference, Tallahassee Law School, Tallahassee, FL Polite, F.G. (2005). A Discussion Between the Hip Hop Generation and the Civil Rights Era. The Elements Organization, The University of Central Florida, 2005. Troutman K., Polite, F.G., (2004) A Students’ Perspective: Establishing & Developing Leadership Qualities/Traits. Florida Alliance, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance & Sport, (FAHPERD-S), Orlando, FL. Ramsankar, R., Polite, F.G., (2004) Another Day, Another Dollar- The Impact of Illegal/Legal Gambling on College Campuses. Florida Alliance, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance & Sport, (FAHPERD-S), Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G., (2004). Sport Facility Operations. Mayor’s Sport Initiative, Daytona Beach

& Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce, Daytona Beach, FL. Polite, F.G., Alto, T., Howard, C., Ramsberger, T., & Rogers, L., (2004). Player/Agent Perspectives. 2nd Annual Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Industry (EASI) Conference, Tallahassee Law School, Tallahassee, FL. Polite, F.G., Minnix, B., Garnes, M., & Jackson, E.N., (2004). Race & Gender in Athletics. 2nd Annual Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Industry (EASI) Conference, Tallahassee Law School, Tallahassee, FL. Polite, F.G., & Jackson, E.N., (2003). Race Relations Summit 2003: The Power of One Community. Mayor’s Initiative on Race Relations. Tallahassee, FL. Polite, F.G., Riordin, J., Connaughton, D. Kent, A., & Todd. S. (2003). Academic Panel: Issues Surrounding Sport Management Programs. The Florida State University Annual Sport Management Conference, Tallahassee, FL. Polite, F.G., Lopez, A.M., Negy, C., Stevens, D., Wright, E., Jentch, K., Long, T., & Wooten W., (2003). Free Your Mind. University of Central Florida Psychological Society, Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G., (2003). Connecting Community: Segregation, Integration & Inclusion. University of Central Florida Diversity Week. Orlando, FL. Kane, J., Polite, F.G., Jackson, E.N., Jisha, J., & Pedersen, P. (2003). Panel Discussion: Improving Field Based Experiences for Sport Management Candidates. Florida Alliance, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance, (FAHPERD), Jacksonville, FL. Polite, F.G., & Lee, K (2003) Overview of the National Consortium for Academics & Sport. Florida Alliance, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance,

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(FAHPERD), Jacksonville, FL. Polite, F.G. (2003). Diversity in Sport: Future Implications & Concerns. The Florida State University Annual Sport Management Conference, Tallahassee, FL. Polite, F.G. (2003). Probing for Internships. The Florida State University Annual Sport Management Conference, Tallahassee, FL. Polite, F. G. (2003). Meeting the Crisis: Issues of Agents on our Campus. Race, Sports, & Hip Hop in the New Millennium. The Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. Polite, F. G. (2002). P.E.E.R. Project Overview: Mentoring of Student Athletes Defined as At – Risk. Florida Alliance, Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

(FAHPERD), Daytona Beach, FL. Polite, F. G. (2002) Brand Marketing and its Impact on Sporting Events. (FAHPERD)

Florida Alliance, Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Driver Education, Jacksonville, FL.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS/LECTURES/SPEECHES: Polite, F.G., (March, 2013). Freshman Leadership: Start Leading NOW. Carrick Hall. Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G., (February, 2013). Employee Accountability and Responsibility: Ethical Decisions and Building Brand Equity. UT Federal Credit Union. Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G., (October, 2012). Accountability and Responsibility: Ethical Decision Making in a Changing Global Economy. Morgan Keegan and Raymond James Investment Group, Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G., (October, 2012). The College of Communication 3rd Annual Diversity and Inclusion Week (CCI): Expanding and Understanding Our Diverse World. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Polite, F.G., Costen, W., (April 30, 2012). Testimonial and Experiences Teaching in the FUTURES Program. Postsecondary Education Capacity Building Institute (CBI). The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (April, 2012). Polite, F.G., (March, 2012). The Servant Mentor Leader: It is All About The Kids. Tellico Village Kiwanis Club, Vonore, TN.(Key Note Address). Polite, F.G., (January, 2012). Are We Fulfilling the Dream? The Legacy of Dr. Martin

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Luther King in the 21st Century. Center for Servant Leadership, Tennessee Wesleyan College, Athens, TN. (Key Note Address) Polite, F.G., (February, 2012). Academic Mentoring, Whittle Springs Elementary, Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G., (October, 2010). Global Branding of Sport Management Programs. The University of Georgia, Athens , GA. Polite, F.G., (July, 2009). Office of Research and Communication: Community and University Partnerships- Project GRAD. Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G., (February, 2009). Sport Business Ethics Symposium: Ethical Dilemmas in the Big Business of Sport (Key-Note Address). School of Business, Martin Methodist College, Pulaski, TN. Polite, F.G., (October, 2008). Alcoa Rotary Club: Bridging the gap between academics and athletics. I-LEAD in action. Alcoa, TN. Polite, F.G., (April, 2008). Facility & Event Management. The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. Polite, F.G., (April, 2008). Sport Marketing and Promotions. The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. Polite, F.G., (February, 2008). Introduction to Sport Management-SM 100. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G. (February, 2008). Marketing and Branding in Academia (K690). Doctoral Seminar in Sport Communication. Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Polite, F.G., (October, 2007). Distinguished Lecture Series: Branding of Sport Management Programs via Mega Events. University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa, AL. Polite, F.G., (February, 2007). Issues in Sport Communication (SK500). Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. Polite, F.G., Lattimer, C. (February, 2007). 601 Research Seminar: Institute for Leadership, Ethics, and Diversity: The Playbook. The University of Tennessee,

Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G., (March, 2006). Current Issues in Collegiate Athletics. The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN. Polite, F.G., (April, 2007). International/Global Aspects of Sport and Leisure Studies. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

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Polite, F.G. (2006). Sport Management 511. Marketing & Branding in Sport Management. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G. (2006). Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology. Identify psychological issues importance to peak sport and life competencies (Interview). The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Polite, F.G. (2006). Principles of Marketing (MN 2866), Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G. (2006). Diversity as a Business Imperative. Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G. (2006). Creating a Business Plan. Full Sail Entertainment & Recording. Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G. (2006). Values, Goals & Ethics. Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy. Melbourne, FL. Polite, F.G. (2006). Leading in the new Millinium. Sport Marketing Professional Club. College of Business Administration, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G. (2006). Navigating Your Career in Sport. Greek Pan Hellenic Council, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G. (2006). Issues in College Sport: Lecture Series Forum on Racism.

Department of Health and Sport Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.

Polite, F.G. (2005). Navigating Your Journey in Sport. Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). Department of Marketing. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G. (2005). Leadership & Ethics: High School to College. Jones High School, Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G. (2005). Marketing Yourself 101. Valencia Community College, Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G. (2005). Creating a plan for the Business of Sports. Full Sail Entertainment & Recording. Orlando, FL. Pinkston, K.A., Polite, F.G., (2004). Playing the Game or Being Played: The Realities of Race in the Media. Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence. The

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University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G. (2004). Sport Marketing: Creating Your Brand. Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). Department of Marketing. University of Central Florida. Polite, F.G., Eller, J. Sherrard, P., Wade, C., (2004). Jobs in Sports & Promotions Panel, Quotes Club, Nicholson School of Communication, University of Central Florida Polite, F.G. (2004). Job placement in the Sport Management Field. An examination of the historical significance, present and future trends for the sport management field. The course (Introduction to Sport Management) was taught by Dr. Paul Pedersen. Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL. Polite, F.G. (2004). An examination of the various aspects of facility event management in the field of sport business management. The course (Sport Event & Facility Management - BSM 2003) was taught by Dr. Paul Pedersen. Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL. Polite, F.G. (2004). An examination of the values of branding, volunteering, internships and networking in the field of sport management. The course (Management & Organization of Sport- BSM 4003) was taught by Dr. Paul Pedersen. Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL. Polite, F.G., (2003). Future Implications for the Sport Management Field. An

examination of the historical significance, present and future trends for the sport management field. The course (Introduction to Sport Management) was taught by Dr. Paul Pedersen. Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL.

Polite, F.G., (2003). Race, Sport & Gender: Sociological Implications. Discussed how the disciplines of Cultural Anthropology and Sport intersect. The course (Introduction to Anthropology) was taught by Dr. Rosalyn Howard. The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Polite, F.G., (2002) Florida State University, Global Sport Management Program, Global Sport Marketing Course (PET 6931r), Paris, France. Summer 2002. COMMITTEES (Doctoral): Ms. Casey Knoettgen – Footballs and “Who Dat” Calls: Resituating Sports into Urban Society (2012). The University of New Orleans. Mr. Eric Stokes- Measuring College Readiness for Predicting First Generation and Low Income Students College Success (2010- In Progress). The University of Tennessee.

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Mr. Kenneth Riley-The Influence of Time Management and Interscholastic Sports Participation on the Academic Success of High School Student- Athletes (2006). The University of Central Florida. COMMITTEES - Masters: Chaired Mr. Jin H. Kim- Examination of Global Sports Partnerships between S. Korea and the USA: Connecting Corporations and Universities. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN (2012). Mr. Wonil Choi- Examination of Global Brands Associated with Sport Sponsorship in South Korea. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN (2011). Mr. Ryan Jones- Global Business: Analysis of International Field Turf. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2011). Mr. Patrick McFarland- Traditional vs. Sabermetric Statistics: Analysis of MLB’s Cy Young Award Race. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN (2011). Andrew Darago- Sports Agents: History, Impact, and Influence.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2009). Mr. Zach Franz- Experential Learning: The Super Bowl XLII Experience.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2008). Mr. Kevin Mcmahon- What is the Relationship Between Formal and Informal Peer Leaders Among High School Athletic Teams? The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2008). Committee Member Mr. David Langley- NBA Going East: Exploring the NBA’s Business Expansion into Africa. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2011). Mr. Ryan Provost- Exploring the Relationship Between Homophobia and the Leadership Development of Gay and Lesbian Student Leaders. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2011). Ms. Arielle Von Boettinger- Student Athlete Leadership Practices.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2009).

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Ms. Chanel Lattimer- For We See and Know in Part: An Examination of the Portrayal of African-American Female Athletes in Sports Illustrated.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2008). Mr. Jason Scott- Chillin aint Misbehavin’: Understanding Passive Leisure Behavior through the Lens of At-Risk Youth The University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN (2007). Ronald McNair Post Baccalaureate Achivement Program (Undergrad Summer Research Institute), The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2008). Chaired Mr. Randy Tate- Opportunity or Exploitation: Trends in Hiring Practices of African- Americans within the South Eastern Conference. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2008). Mr. Benjamin Eversley- The Paradox of the African-American Student Athlete: Integration or Isolation on Predominately White Institutions. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2008). Ronald McNair Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP). Undergrad Summer Research Institute), The University of Central Florida, (2002-2004). Mr. Jonathon Adams- Brand Association of The NBC Sponsored Dew Action Sports Tour. The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2003). Ronald McNair Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP). LEAD Scholars. The University of Central Florida, (2002-2005). Ms. Kenya Pinkston- Race Media and Marketing:The Strategic Positioning of The Black

Athlete. The University of Central Florida, Orlando FL (2004). Chaired Honors Projects Ms. Michaela J. Robbins- The Most Powerful Mouse in the World: The Globalization of The Disney Brand. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN (2013). Mr. Chris Borns- Theory to Practice: Oscillating Migrant Workers. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN (2011). Mr. Chris Borns- Revenue Generation and Development. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN (2011). EDITORIAL BOARDS, COMMITTEES

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NASSS Committee (Chair)- Editor, Sport Sociology Journal (2014) Reviewer- Spectrum: A Journal on Black Men, "An Exploratory Study of Professional Black Male Athletes’ Individual Social Responsibility (ISR)." (2013). Co-Founder- Black Scholars of the Round Table- (2008- Present) Board Member- NCAA Limited Resource Institutions Academic Advisory Group (2011 to Present). Editorial Review Board- Case Studies in Sport Management (2010- Present) Editorial Review Board 4th College Sport Research Institute Abstract Reviewer (2010- 2011. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC. Editorial Review Board - International Journal for Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism (2010-present). Editorial Review Board- International Journal of Sport Management (2010-Present). Editorial Review Board- International Journal of Motor Sport Management (2010-Present). Associate Editor, Academic Athletic Journal (August, 2009 to present). College Sport Research Institute National Sport Management Case Study (National Judge- 2008-2010). Editorial Review Board- CHOICE Current Reviews for Academic Libraries. Knoxville, TN (September, 2007 - Present). Editorial Review Board- Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics (August, 2007 -present). College Sport Research Institute Executive Board. (June, 2007 - present). Editorial Review Board- Sport Management and Related Topics Journal (2005 – 2009). Editorial Advisory Board -Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance & Sport Management (FAHPERDS) Journal, Jacksonville, FL (2004-2006). North American Society for Sport Sociology (NASSS) Book Review Committee (2006-2009). College Sport Research Institute Graduate Student Paper Award Committee (December, 2008- to present).

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SERVICE: University Strategic Planning Committee, Harry F. Byrd School of Business, Shenandoah University (2014-2015). Business Symposium Planning Committee, Harry F. Byrd School of Business, Shenandoah University (2014-2015). Sport Business Club: Faculty Mentor. Harry F. Byrd School of Business, Shenandoah University (October, 2014). Sport Business Club: Sport Symposium (Organizer) Harry F. Byrd School of Business, Shenandoah University (October, 2014). Service Learning Steering Committee- UTK Administration (April, 2013). Student Affairs Male Summit Planning Committee-UTK (February 2013). Board of Governors’ , University Club, The University of Tennessee. (April, 2013). Educational Advancement Program Research Mentor (April, 2013). Chancellors Associates Key Note Speaker. TEAM UT and the Road to The Super Bowl. UTK Visitors Center. (January, 2012). Black Cultural Committee: Watch The Throne Stomp Fest Judge. Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville TN ( November, 2012). Morehouse College Graduate School Diversity Workshop- Atlanta, GA ( November, 2012). Cultural and Language Partners Program. The University of Tennessee (May 2012). Faculty Representative- UTK National Football Club Association. (May, 2012). Secretary Faculty Senate- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013). Faculty participant FUTURE Program. Knoxville TN (August 2011-2013). Public Relations Day Committee- NFL Executive VP of Corporate Communications and Government Relations (Paul Hicks). Knoxville, TN (October, 2012).

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Morehouse College Graduate School Workshop- Atlanta, GA ( February, 2012). HBCU and Limited Resource Institutions Academic Advisory Consultant, National Collegiate Athletics Association, Atlanta, GA. December, 2011-present). Executive Vice President- University Club, Knoxville TN (December, 2011 to present). University Club Membership Committee, Knoxville, TN (September, 2011 to present). University Undergraduate Research Faculty Advisory Committee, Knoxville TN ( August, 2011 to present). University Club at Club LeConte- Executive Board Member- Knoxville, TN (2011). Morehouse College Graduate School Workshop- Atlanta, GA ( February, 2011). Chancellors Academic Outreach and Engagement Council, Grant review committee. The

University of Tennessee (October, 2010). The University of Tennessee Mentor Program (Bridging Academics and Athletics). The University of Tennessee (October, 2010). Non Tenure Track Advisory Council. The University of Tennessee (February, 2010). Educational Advancement Program/Ronald McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program Advisory Board. The University of Tennessee (January, 2010). African American Scholars Bowl. The University of Tennessee (February, 2010). CEHHS Outreach and Engagement Council (Chair). The University of Tennessee

(March, 2010). Chancellors Resources for Engaged Scholars Committee. The University of Tennessee (November, 2009). Leadership and Mentoring Academy- The University of Tennessee (June, 2009). CEHHS Graduation Ceremony Marshall (December, 2009-2012). Black Faculty and Staff Committee. The University of Tennessee (October, 2009). Chancellor University Honors Luncheon Lecture. Dr. John Summers-“Only a Dream: Notes on the American Unconscious.” UC Executive Dining Room, Knoxville Tennessee (October, 2009).

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Commission for Blacks Interview and Research Forum. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (October, 2009). 10th Annual National Outreach Scholarship Conference. University of Georgia, Athens, GA (September, 2009). Deans Executive Council, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, The University of Tennessee (August, 2009). College Administrative Council, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, The University of Tennessee (August, 2009). Jazz For Justice International Service Learning Luncheon. A Discussion on Civic Engagement at the University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN (October, 2009). Learning Civic Engagement UT System Committee- Conference Call, Knoxville, TN (May, 2009). Phi Beta Sigma Scholarship Pageant (Judge). Knoxville, TN (February, 2009). Ronald McNair Summer 2008 Research Institute Workshop Series. Knoxville, TN (June, 2008). Office of Minority Student Affairs Fall Staff Planning and Training. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (August, 2009). Exercise Sport and Leisure Studies Department-Strategic Planning Task Force. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (November, 2008). 12th Annual Billie Grace Goodrich Lecture and Reception. College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (November, 2008). Office of Minority Student Affairs- Panel on Black Issues. College of Law, The University of Tennessee (October, 2008). CEHHS Graduation Ceremony Marshall (December, 2009). 14th Annual SAEOPP UTK McNair National Scholars Research Conference, Research Presentations (reviewer). Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, TN (June, 2008). Faculty Advisor The Orange Nation Athletic Pep Organization (July, 2008-2009). Knoxville, TN. Minority Student Affairs, Minority Student Symposium- Inroads to your Future.

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Knoxville, TN (September, 2008). Minority Achievement Orientation (MAP). Knoxville, TN (September, 2008). Chancellors Academic Outreach Faculty Awards Committee. Knoxville, TN (April,2008). Honorary Faculty Student Athlete Representative SEC Baseball (March, 2008). Commission for Blacks-Students Concerns Panel Discussion. Knoxville, TN (April, 2008). Group Leader- The Campaign for Tennessee Kick Off Capital Campaign. Thompson Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN (January, 2008). UTK Athletics- Recruiting Process. Knoxville, TN. (January, 2008). Vine Magnet Middle School Career Week: Making the Right Decisions. Knoxville, TN (February, 2008). Professor University Honors Program. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2008 to present). Professor University Haslem Honors Program. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2008 to present). Community-University-School Partnerships, The University of Pennsylvania (February, 2008). Super Bowl XLIV, Host Super Bowl Committee, Miami, FL (February, 2010). Super Bowl XLIII Host Super Bowl Committee, Tampa, FL (February, 2009). Super Bowl XLII, Theory to Practice. Scottsdale, AZ (February, 2008). Super Bowl XLI, Theory to Practice. Miami, FL (February, 2007). Super Bowl XXXIX, Host Super Bowl Committee, Jacksonville, FL (December, 2006). Project GRAD Knoxville Funders Luncheon. Knoxville, TN (November, 2007). UTK Academic Engagement Subcommittee. Knoxville TN (December, 2007). Math and Science Regional Center- Sport Management Workshop/Seminar. Knoxville, TN (June, 2007).

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McNair Post Baccalaureate Achievement Program, Knoxville, TN (July, 2007). McNair Summer Research Institute Workshop, Knoxville, TN (June, 2007). 13th Annual SAEOPP- National Scholars Research Conference, Knoxville, TN (June, 2007). Chancellors Academic Outreach and Engagement Council, Knoxville, TN (2007 – present). Chancellors Administrative Committee, The University of Tennessee (2007-2008). Commission For Blacks, The University of Tennessee (2007 – present). The Literacy Imperative Inc. Renovation Celebration, Knoxville, TN (June, 2007). UTK Research Seminar- I-LEAD Program. Knoxville, TN (February, 2007). UTK Athletics- Recruiting Process. Knoxville, TN. (December, 2007). UTK- Student Athletes Advisory Committee (SAAC) Faculty Recipient. Knoxville, TN (March, 2008). UTK- Student Athletes Advisory Committee (SAAC) Faculty Recipient. Knoxville, TN (February, 2007). Office of Minority Student Affairs- African American History Scholars Bowl (moderator). The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (February, 2007). Common Cause Athletics Luncheon- Knoxville, TN (October, 2006). Office of Minority Student Affairs- Ms. Phi Beta Sigma (Judge). The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (November, 2006). Junior Achievement/DeVos College Shadow Day, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2006). JT Washington Diversity Lunch Committee, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2006). Dr. John Washington Community Service Awards and Scholarship, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL. Summer Mentoring Fellowship, Graduate Studies, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2006).

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Showcase of Undergraduate Research Excellence, Office of Undergraduate Studies, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2006). Ronald McNair Scholars Recognition Committee, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2006). 1st Annual SGA Black Faculty & Staff Appreciation Dinner (2006). John C. Andrews Mentoring Breakfast, The University of Central Florida (2006). Diversity Leadership Education, University Center, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2006). Mentoring Diverse Students, Minority Programs in Education, The University of Central Florida (2005). National Conference on Leadership Diversity, Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, FL (2005). TEE Collins Mentoring Scholarship Committee , The University of Central Florida (2005). Junior Achievement/DeVos College Shadow Day, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2005). Faculty Advisor, The Society for Marketing Professional Services, The University of Central Florida (2005). Alumni Faculty Member, Delta Sigma Pi- Business Fraternity, Theta Sigma Chapter, (2004). Undergraduate Research Summer Academy, University of Central Florida (2004). Faculty Advisor, UCF Soccer Club, University of Central Florida (2004- 2006). African American Studies Advisory Committee, University of Central Florida, (2003- 2006). Faculty Advisor, UCF Hockey Team, University of Central Florida (2003-2006). Faculty Mentor, Research and Mentoring Program (RAMP), University of Central Florida (2003-2006). Faculty Advisor, Lead Scholars, University of Central Florida (2003-2006). Secretary, College of Business, Faculty Assembly, University of Central Florida (2002-

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2003). Faculty Advisor, DeVos Sport Business Management Program (MBA), University of Central Florida (2002-2006). Professional / State / Government / Local: Chair- NASSS Program Planning Committee (2013) Wesley House Nominating Committee (2012) Wesley House Executive Board Member (2011) Wesley House Public Relations Committee (2011) Executive Council Member, The Drake Group - At Large Member (October, 2010). Knoxville Center Mall Community Advisory Council for the Education Resource Center, Knoxville TN (September, 2010). Project GRAD Summer Institute (Co-Director). The University of Tennessee

(June, 2009). The Drake Group Advisory Council. (June, 2009). Chancellors Honors International Eye Care Fund Raiser. Knoxville, TN (April, 2009). Ignite: Reach and Teach Them. Knoxville, TN (September, 2009). Inaugural Advisory Council of The Drake Group (October, 2009). Official Declaration of the Opening of the Inaugural ISCHPER.SD Caribbean Congress. Trinidad and Tobago (June, 2009). College Sport Research Institute Graduate Student Paper Award Committee (December, 2009). Simon Youth Foundation, Education Resource Center Tours. Indianapolis, IN (January, 2009). UTK/MLK Key Note Address: Students as Agents for Social Action and Responsibility. The University of Tennessee (January, 2009). Boys and Girls Club Monroe County Program Committee (September, 2009). Executive Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Club of the Monroe Area (2008-present).

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20th Annual Dropout Prevention Network Conference, Athens, GA (November, 2008). Facuty Summit on Intercollegiate Athletics. The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. NW Washington D.C. (October, 2008). Project GRAD Walk for Success Campaign, Knoxville, Tennessee (September, 2008). Fulton High School: Focus on the Falcons- Marketing and Branding for College. Knoxville, TN (February, 2008). Knoxville Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors: Rebuilding Lives in Biloxi, Mississippi. Knoxville, TN (May, 2008). Project GRAD Summer Institute (Co-Director). The University of Tennessee

(June, 2008). Project Grad Kick-Off. Knoxville, TN (May, 2008). Project GRAD Celebration of Stars. Convention Center, Knoxville, TN. (April, 2008). Focus on the Falcons- Redesign of Fulton HS, Knoxville, TN. (May, 2008). Austin East Village Builders Rally Line - Gateway Test Kick-Off. Knoxville, TN (May, 2008). Full Service Community School Conference- E. Hill School & Community Center. Knoxville, TN (December, 2007). Board Member: Mentathlete Corporation-Helping youth become majors in life, sport, and academics. Tampa, FL (October, 2007). Governors Mentoring Initiative. Youth Villages. Knoxville, TN. (December, 2007). Fort Sanders Safety Day. Knoxville, TN (November, 2007). Project GRAD 7th Annual Walk for Success. Knoxville, TN (September, 2007). Project GRAD Summer Institute (Co-Director). The University of Tennessee (June, 2007). National Football League-National Invitational Camp (Combine Testing), Interview Coordinator. Indianapolis, Indiana (February, 2000-2009). College Sport Research Institute Executive Board. (June, 2007 - present).

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North American Society for Sport Sociology (NASSS) Racial / Ethnic Diversity & Climate Committee (January, 2004-2009). Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF)- Black Tie & Tennies Charity Gala, Orlando FL (2006). Neighborhood Center for Families (Facilitator) Orlando, FL (2006). Atlantic Coast Conference Inaugural Championship Game- Operations/Facilities Jacksonville, FL (2006). Conference USA Inaugural Championship Game- Operations- Orlando, FL (2006). Inaugural Florida Classic Symposium presented by the MEAC, Florida Citrus Sports & Walt Disney World Resort (2005). Georgia Southern Sport Management Conference, Savanah, GA (2006). Parramore Kidz Zone Briefing for the Robert Wood Johnson Site Visit. Orlando, FL (2006). Nominations Committee- North American Society of Sport Sociologists (2005-2008). Florida Music Festival and Conference, Orlando, FL (2006). African American Chamber of Commerce M-Powerment Luncheon, Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL (2006). Miami XLV Host Committee, Miami, FL (2006). The Atlanta Sport Summit.Coca-Cola, Velocity Sports & Entertainment, Georgia Tech University, Atlanta Spirit. Atlanta, FA (2006). Orlando Young Professionals Leadership Group (OYP). Navigating Your Path to Success. Orlando, FL (2006). Tampa Bay Devil Rays, MLB Leadership Development. Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL (2005). Champs Sports Bowl, Citrus Bowl, Orlando, FL (2005). City of Orlando: Terry Bowden’s Coaches Appreciation Event. Recreation Division and Orlando After-School All-Stars. Orlando, FL (2005). National Football Foundation- Selected to the National Football Leagues Coaching Academy (Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers). Program focus was on

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development of youth development via sport and life skill attainment (2005- Present). Dew Action Sports Tour (DAST) Research Team, Orlando, FL (2004-2005). Tavistock Cup Presented By Huges Supply, The World Golf & Country Club Championship, Isleworth Country Club, Orlando, FL (2005). North American Society for Sport Sociology (NASSS) Book Review Committee (2006- 2009). National Prime Time Reading Program, National Endowment for The Humanities, Louisiana (2005). National Football League, Super Bowl XXXIX Host Committee, Jacksonville, FL (2004). National Football League, Super Bowl XLI, Host Super Bowl Committee, Miami, FL (2007). Sport Management Council- AHPERD Southern District (At Large Member), (2003- 2005). Social Impact of Sport on a Community. Mayors Sport Initiative, Daytona Beach & Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce, Daytona Beach, FL (2004). Sport Facility Operations in the Community. Mayors Sport Initiative, Daytona Beach & Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce, Daytona Beach, FL (2004). Orlando Mayor’s Children’s Coalition, (Board Member) Orlando, FL (2004-2006). President, Sport Association – Florida Alliance for Physical Education, Recreation, Dance & Sport (FAHPERDS), Florida (2003-2004). PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: Global Citizenship Project- Selected 2014 (Philippines). Shenandoah PR National Football League Day Conference- Ackerman Keynote- Phil Hicks- Executive VP for Corporate Communications and Government Relations. UT Conference Center, Knoxville, TN (October 2012). The University of Georgia Recruiting and Academic Career Symposium. Athens, GA

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(September 2012). FY 101 Blackboard Genius Bar Post Conference Workshop. The College of Nursing, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN (June, 2012). First Year Freshman Studies (FYS 101) Instructor Conference. The Baker Center, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN (May 2012). International Consultant- The University of the West Indies (UWI), College of Business Program-Mona Jamaica (April, 2012). Postsecondary Education Capacity Building Institute (CBI). The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (April, 2012). First Year Freshman Studies (FYS 101) Instructor Conference. The Baker Center, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville TN (July 2011). NCAA Convention and Social Justice Colloquium- San Antonio, Texas (Jan, 2011). Black Caucus Consultation – Mentoring, leading and working with staff, management and students athletes. The University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill (Dec 2010). Adidas Partners in Sports Fall Conference. The University of Tennessee (Oct, 2010). Service Learning Work Shop - Service Learning: An Element of a Course. The Howard Baker Center, The University of Tennessee (June, 2010). Intercollegiate Online News Network (ICONN) Work Shop- College of Communication and Information. The University of Tennessee (April, 2010). Teaching in a Changing Cultural Setting: Teaching and Learning Center. The University of Tennessee (March, 2010). Wharton Business School Initiative: Black Scholars and Sports Roundtable II. San Francisco, CA. (March, 2010). NCAA Scholarly Colloquium on College Sports: College Sports in Recessionary Times. Atlanta, GA. (January, 2010). 10th Annual National Outreach Scholarship Conference. Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Athens, GA (September, 2009). Black Cultural Programming: Spike Lee, America Through My Lens. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. (September, 2009). National Dropout Prevention Network Conference: Carrying the Torch…Every Student

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Graduates. Atlanta, GA. (November, 2008). International Service Learning Luncheon: A discussion on Civic Engagement at the University of Tennessee. Knoxville, TN (October, 2008). Reception for Congressman John J. Duncan Jr. Vonore, TN (September, 2008). Billie Grace Goodrich Distinguished Lecture Series. Dr. Ira Harkavy: University-School- Community Partnerships: Strategies for Realizing The Mission of Higher Education and The Promise of American Democracy. Knoxville, TN (September, 2007). Wharton Business School Initiative: Black Scholars and Sports Roundtable I. University of Pennsylvania (November, 2007). Black Cultural Programming: Lady Ruby Dee. The University of Tennessee (September, 2007). Black Cultural & Issues Committee: Angela Davis. The University of Tennessee (April, 2007). Research Seminar: Effects of Power Generation on Evaluating Impact. The University of Tennessee (April, 2007). National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Ceremony, Knoxville, TN (March, 2007). Adidas Partners in Sports Conference, Knoxville, TN (April, 2007). Marketing Communication in a Diverse Society Interest Group, Students Union Center, The University of Tennessee (November, 2006). Academy of Management, New York (2006). The Fourth Annual Partners in Sports Conference, The University of Tennessee (2006). Executrack Leadership Presentation, The University of Tennessee (2006). A Celebration of Negro League Baseball, Carson Newman-College, TN (2006). ESLS Seminar- Building a Research Agenda, University of Tennessee, February (06). ESLS Seminar- The Communications of a Great Coach: An Observational Study of Pat Summit, The University of Tennessee (January, 2006). ESLS Seminar- Leadership in Sport, The University of Tennessee (December, 2006).

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ESLS Seminar- Sport for Life in Israel: In the Midst of Conflict, The Girls Played in Peace. The University of Tennessee (October, 2006). ESLS Seminar- IRB Procedures at The University of Tennessee (September, 2006). ESLS Seminar- Enhancing the Cultural Competence of Public Health Personnel to Eliminate Health Disparities, The University of Tennessee (September, 2006). Black Board Training, IT, The University of Tennessee (2006). Cummins Leadership Development Series: Valuing Diversity and Making Our

Differences Work: Unleashing the Power of Inclusiveness. The University of Tennessee (2006).

Project GRAD Walk for Success. The University of Tennessee (2006). Dave Brown (ESPN)- Broadcast Executive Forum, The University of Tennessee (2006). Ready for The World-University of Tennessee Branding Campaign, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. (2006). University of Tennessee Black Congress, The University of Tennessee (2006). Professional Development Series, Atlanta Spirit, Coke, Velocity Sports & Entertainment, Georgia Tech University. Atlanta, GA (2006). Dr. MLK Distinguished Lecture Series: Dr. Cornell West, Why Democracy Matters for the Hip Hop Generation, University of West Georgia, (2006). Race, Class & Culture Identity in the Pan-African Congress Movement, Orlando, FL (2006). Georgia Southern Sport Management Conference, Statesboro, GA (2006). The Weldon Johnson Scholars Lecture Series, The University of Central Florida. Orlando, FL (2006). Black Atlantic Film Series, Orlando, FL (2006). The Truth: The History of the Black Seminoles, The University of Central Florida (2006). DeVos Speaker Series-Tom Farrey, ESPN, Author, The University of Central Florida Orlando, FL (2006).

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DeVos Speaker Series- Lee Cockrell, Sr. VP Operations, Walt DisneyWorld. The University of Central Florida Orlando, FL (2006). DeVos Speaker Series-Bernard Franklin, NCAA Senior VP for Governance & Membership (2006). DeVos Speaker Series-Coaches Bill Yoast & Herman Boone, “Remember the Titans” (2006). DeVos Speaker Series- Pete Williams, USA Today, Baseball Weekly, Sports Weekly, Street & Smith’s Sports Business Journal (2006). DeVos Speaker Series-Floyd Keith, Black Coaches Association (2006). DeVos Speaker Series-Bill Curry, ESPN Analyst (2006). DeVos Speaker Series- Cari Coats, Chief Operating Officer, CNL Real Estate Advisors (2005). DeVos Speaker Series- Mr. Richard DeVos, Owner, Orlando Magic, RDV Sports, Magic Aviations Group (2005). DeVos Speaker Series-Otis Smith, General Manager, Orlando Magic (NBA), (2005). DeVos Speaker Series- John Thomas- President-Maloof Sports & Entertainment (Sacramento Kings & Monarchs/NBA/WNBA) (2005). DeVos Speaker Series- Al Weiss, President, Disney’s Worldwide Operations (2005). Graduate & Professional School Enrollment Management Corporation (2005). John T. Washington Community Service & Scholarship Luncheon (2005). Joseph C. Andrews Mentoring Breakfast, Transforming Lives-Past, Present & Future,

2005, Orlando, FL (2005). DeVos Speaker Series-Nancy Hogshead-Makar- Title IX Expert, 4 time Olympic Gold Medalist (2005). Florida Classic Symposium- Damon Evans, AD, University of Georgia, Orlando, FL (2005). Florida Classic Symposium- Charles Davis, Sport Analyst TNT/TBS, Orlando, FL (2005). Genocide and Slavery in Sudan, Francis Bok, The University of Central Florida (2005).

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Diversity Management Training, DeVos MBA Program, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2005). DeVos Speaker Series- Reggie Williams, Sr. VP, Disney’s Wide World of Sports, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2004). DeVos Speaker Series- John Cherwa, Past President of the Associated Press Sports

Editors & Senior Editor, Tribune Sports. The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2004).

DeVos Speaker Series- Arnie Fielkow, Senior VP, New Orleans Saints. The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2004). DeVos Speaker Series- Keith Lee, COO The National Consortium for Academics and Sport & Former NFL Player Representative New England Patriots. The University

of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2004). NCAS- Mr. Ralph Wiley, ESPN, Sports Ill. Writer, Journalist, Scholar (2004). CAB Presents: Michael Moore- Slackers (2004). Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning- The First and Every Class (2004). Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning- Handling Negative Feedback (2004). Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning- Problems Only a Group Can Solve (2004). Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning –From Goals to Assessments- Course Design & Syllabus Construction (2004). Neil Pilson, Former President CBS/President/CEO Pilson Communications (2004). Mason Ash- Sports Agent (2004). Leadership Institute: From Leadership to Prominence: Leadership Diversity (2004). NCAAP & The UCF Chapter- Bamboozled – Spike Lee (2004). UCF Lecture Series- Brown v Board of Education, Dr. Cornell West (2004). President’s Eminent Scholars Series- A Multi-racial Society with Segregated Schools:

Are we losing the dream? Dr. Gary Orfield (2004).

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Diversity Management Training, DeVos MBA Program, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2005). Diversity Leadership – Mentoring & Leading, DeVos MBA Program, The University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL (2004). Celebration of the Legacy, Arthur Pappy Kennedy Prayer Breakfast, Orlando, FL (2006). LSU Chancellor’s Distinguished Lecture Series - Sport as a Bridge to the Racial Divide.

Dr. Richard Lapchick (2003). GRANTS: External (2013) NCAA Southeastern Conference Visiting Faculty Travel Grant Program Knoxville, TN. ($2,500). (2012) NEST - Global Sport Leadership Program. Co-Principal Investigator. Provide an extended 6 month global sport leadership program to 20 elite retired South Korean athletes. Responsible for all aspects of the program to include housing arrangements, travel, programming, English Language facilitation and cultural activities. Knoxville, TN. $268,695. (2011) NEST - Global Sport Leadership Program. Co-Principal Investigator. Provide an extended 4 month global sport leadership program to 20 elite retired South Korean athletes. Responsible for all aspects of the program to include housing arrangements, travel, programming, English Language facilitation and cultural activities. Knoxville, TN. $245,480. (2010) NEST - Global Sport Leadership Program. Co-Principal Investigator. Provide an extended 4 month global sport leadership program to 20 elite retired South Korean athletes. Responsible for all aspects of the program to include housing arrangements, travel, programming, English Language facilitation and cultural activities. Knoxville, TN. $168,212. (2009) NEST - Global Sport Leadership Program. Co-Principal Investigator. Provide an extended 1 year global sport leadership program to 15 elite retired South Korean athletes. Responsible for all aspects of the program to include housing arrangements, travel, programming, English Language facilitation and cultural activities. Knoxville, TN. $288,000. (2009) Mentoring and leadership academy*. Co-Principal Investigator. Provide an extended year leadership academy and mentoring program targeting students from Austin East andFulton high schools that participated in the UT/Project GRAD Summer Institute. Project GRAD Knoxville. $50,000.

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*- Funder withdrew the balance of the grant after approximately $8,000 had been expended due to fiscal difficulties. Internal Grants (2011) The University of Tennessee-Project GRAD-Knoxville Summer institute Pre-college Initiative. Co-Director. Implementation of a residential pre-college initiative targeting at risk students from Austin East and Fulton high schools (Co-Director). Office of the Chancellor /College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, The University of Tennessee-System. $170,000. (2010) University of Tennessee-Project GRAD-Knoxville Summer institute Pre-college Initiative. Co-Director. Implementation of a residential pre-college initiative targeting at risk students from Austin East and Fulton high schools (Co-Director). Office of the Chancellor /College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, The University of Tennessee-System. $193,000. (2009) University of Tennessee-Project GRAD-Knoxville summer institute pre-college initiative. Co-Director. Implementation of a residential pre-college initiative targeting at risk students from Austin East and Fulton high schools (Co-Director). Office of the Chancellor /College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, The University of Tennessee-System. $187,000. (2008) University of Tennessee-Project GRAD-Knoxville summer institute pre-college initiative. Co-Director. Implementation of a residential pre-college initiative targeting at risk students from Austin East and Fulton high schools (Co-Director). Office of the Chancellor /College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. $124,000. (2007) University of Tennessee-Project GRAD-Knoxville summer institute pre-college initiative. Co-Director. Implementation of a residential pre-college initiative targeting at risk students from Austin East and Fulton high schools (Co-Director). Office of the Chancellor /College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. $130,000. (2006) University of Tennessee-Project GRAD-Knoxville summer institute pre-college initiative. Co-Director. Implementation of a residential pre-college initiative targeting at risk students from Austin East and Fulton high schools (Co-Director). Office of the Chancellor /College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville. (funded: $123,000). AT&T Aspire Grant designed to mentor and tutor at risk students (funded: $28,050). The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2009). International and Intercultural Initiative Grant: Ready For the World: Bridging the

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Cultural Divide via Collaborations in International Sport Business Management (funded: $5,000). The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (2007).

McNair Summer Mentoring Fellowship (funded: $3,250). The University of Central Florida (2006). Research and Mentoring Program Grant (funded: $500.00) (RAMP) SWOT Analysis of the NBA and its Cultural Impacts. The University of Central Florida (2005). General Mills Champions Youth Nutrition & Fitness Grant (funded: $10,000) (NEETO Program) Orlando After School All-Stars. The University of Central Florida (2003). Student Government Association Research Travel Grant- (funded: $500.00) The Florida State University (2000). Student Government Association Research Travel Grant- (funded :$1,000.00). The Florida State University (2002). MEDIA:

Print Newspaper- The Tennessee Today- UT Students Head to Kentucky Derby to Work Behind the Scenes. (April 2013). Newspaper- The Tennessee Chancellors Honors Publication - Chancellors Excellence in Teaching Award (Highest Teaching Award) (April, 2013). Newspaper- The Tennessee Today- TEAM UT Super Bowl XLVII. (January, 2013). Newspaper- The Dailey Beacon- UT Sends Students to Super Bowl. (January, 2013). Newspaper- The Knoxville Sentinel-Not Your Average Exchange: Elite Korean Athletes at UT for Unique Program. (December, 2012). Newspaper- The Dailey Beacon-S. Korean Athletes Will Train at UT, Learn skills in Coaching, Marketing. (October, 2012). Newspaper- The Knoxville Sentinel- UT Students to Get Work Experience at Super Bowl (January, 2012). Newspaper- Central Indiana’s Talent Alliance- Recent News-Super Bowl XLVI Experience. (Febuary, 2012).

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Newspaper-Magazine- Accolades-Fall Spotlight- Off To The Races. (October, 2012). Newspaper- The Daily Beacon- Students work Kentucky Derby (July, 2012). Newspaper- The Daily Beacon- UT Strives to Strengthen Mutual Ties with South Korean Universities (January, 2012). Newspaper- The Knoxville Sentinel- UT Students to Get Work Experience at Super Bowl (January, 2012). Newspaper-Magazine- Metro Pulse - The New School. (March, 2010). Newspaper- Tennessee Today - UT Students to Gain Work Experience at Super Bowl XLIII (January, 2009). Newspaper-Magazine- Accolades- Jamaica: Global Competency. The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Annual Publication (December, 2009). Newspaper- Texas A&M Laboratory for Diversity in Sport- Status of racial minority athletes, coaches, and administrators in sport today (July, 2009). Newspaper- Deportes La Nueva Espana- Social Responsibility and Accountability in Collegiate Athletics. (May, 2009). Newspaper- The Daily Beacon- UT Students to work at Super Bowl (January, 2009). Newspaper-Magazine- Accolades- I-LEAD: Developing Future Global Leaders Today. The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Annual Publication (December, 2008). Newspaper-Magazine- Tennessee Today Magazine - Titans, Predators and Grizzlies, Oh, My (April, 2008). Newspaper- Journalism and Electronic Media- CCI Students Gain Practical Experience at Super Bowl XLII (January, 2008). Newspaper- The Seymour Herald- UT Students Get Insider View of Super Bowl XLII (January, 2008). Newspaper- The Knoxville Sentinel- UT Students again Helping Stage Super Bowl Activities (January, 2008). Newspaper- Daily Beacon- UT Students Spend Spring Break Aiding Hurricane Victims on Gulf Coast (March, 2008). Newspaper- The Daily Beacon- UT Students Gain Valuable Experience at Super Bowl

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(February, 2008). Newspaper- The Tennessee Journalist, UT Students to Work at the Super Bowl (January, 2008). DVD- Freshman Orientation- Academic Success 1st Year Studies Program, August, 2008 Newspaper- Cranford Chronicle Flamini Visits the Super Bowl.(February, 2007). Newspaper-Magazine- Archway To a New Era: Sport Management MBA/MS: Dual Degree Program “Kicks Off” With Pro Credentials. College of Business Administrations Alumni and Friends Report (December, 2007). Newspaper- The University of Alabama News. UA Sport Management Lecture Series to Feature Speakers from U.S. Olympic Committee and Host Super Bowl Committee

(September, 2007). Newspaper- Lexington Herald Leader- Cost of College Coaching Explodes (April, 2007). Newspaper- The Daily Beacon- Students Work at Super Bowl XLI (January, 2007). Newspaper- Knoxville News Sentinel- Students Practice at Super Bowl XLI (January, 2007). Newspaper- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences Connection (January, 2007). Newspaper- The Knoxville Sentinel- New Program Focuses on Leadership (October, 2007). Newspaper- The Daily Beacon- Program Addresses Leadership In Athletes (November, 2007) Newspaper/Magazine- College of Business Spotlight- UT Students to Work Behind the Scenes at Super Bowl XLI. January, 2007). Newspaper- The Orlando Sentinel- Daytona Adds Perks to Lure Richer Fans (February, 2006). Newspaper- The Cup Scene Daily- Makeover: Daytona Infield to Receive Immense Facelift this Summer (March, 2006). Newspaper- Business North Carolina- Colleges keep running up the score on coaches’ pay (July, 2006). Newspaper- Cal State Fullerton Daily Titan- NCAA/MLB Participation rates of African

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American Players. (April, 2006). Newspaper- Times Union Jacksonville- Economic Impacts of Spring Training (February, 2006). Newspaper- Orlando Sentinel- Focus on the Make over of The Daytona 500 and the direction of marketing/brand image of the leadership (January, 2005). Newspaper- Treasure Coast Business Journal: Branding, parity help put NFL into a class by itself (2004). Newspaper- The New York Times: Study Reports Decline of Blacks in Baseball (May, 2004). Newspaper- Street & Smith’s Sport Business Journal: Class In Session: Students drawn to Business Schools in Search of Careers in Sports (November, 2004). Newspaper- The Times Picayune- FSU’s Gardner Working to Catch NFL’s Attention (January, 2003). Newsletter- UT College for the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences: UT Students Work Behind the Scenes at Super Bowl In Miami (January, 2007). Television Television- WBIR-NBC-Live at Five. Students Gain Experience in New Orleans.

http://www.wbir.com/life/programming/local/liveatfive/default.aspx

(February, 2013).

Television- WBIR-NBC-UT Students are Super Bound. (January, 2013).

http://downtown.wbir.com/news/46879-ut-students-are-super-bowl-bound

Television- WBIR-NBC- Financial Woes May End Academic Reinvestment.              http://www.wbir.com/news/article/242266/2/Vols-­‐financial-­‐woes-­‐may-­‐                  end-­‐academic-­‐reinvestment  (December 2012). Television- WBIR-NBC- UT Fans Push for Phil Fulmer Return. http://www.wbir.com/video/2017177490001 (December, 2012). Television- WVLT –Retired S. Korean Elite Athletes to Leave UT as Global Sports Ambassadors (December, 2011).

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Television- WVLT- Catch The Stars Foundation partners with UT. Knoxville, TN (February, 2011). Television – WVLT- NEST Students Graduate from UT. Knoxville, TN. (December, 2010). Television – WBIR- Team UT Attends Super Bowl In Miami. Knoxville, TN

(February, 2010). Television- WBIR- UTK Students Have Fund Raiser at Irish Times to Support S-Bowl activities. Knoxville TN (November 1, 2009). Television- WBIR UT Students Get Behind the Scenes Gig at Super Bowl XLII.- NBC Affiliate. Knoxville, TN (January 28, 2008). Television- WBIR UT Students Experience Super Bowl XLI- NBC Affiliate. Knoxville, TN (February 1, 2007). Television- The Knightly News (Bright House)- The Working Truth. Analysis of Club Hockey as a Intercollegiate Sport. The University of Central Florida. Orlando, FL (June, 2006). Television- The Knightly News (Bright House)- Graduation rates and Race. The University of Central Florida. Orlando, FL (April, 2006). Television- ESPN Outside The Lines- NFL Combines: Probing & Testing of top Draft able Collegiate Athletes (January, 2005). Television - 13 Central Florida News - Focus of story was on the multiple negative incidents that had taken place within the past week and its impact on the brand of the Orlando Magic (June, 2004) DVD- Insomniac Productions (Israel Vasquetelli)- Cult Brand Following: Sports & Entertainment, Orlando, FL (July, 2006). Radio Radio- The Bleacher Report- Florida State and the Sexual Assault Charges. National Syndicate & Greg Couch. ( October 8, 2013). Radio- UNCCH Sports Talk- Grambling and the Issues Surrounding Coaches Responsibilities, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. (November 7, 2014).

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Radio-1470 am Bob Gilbert Sports Talk- BCS & Bowl Games Green Meadow Country Club, Alcoa, Tennessee (January 7, 2012). Radio-1470 am Bob Gilbert Sports Talk-NCAA Tournament Wrap Up & The Masters Golf Tournament? Green Meadow Country Club, Alcoa, Tennessee (April 4, 2011). Radio-1470 am Bob Gilbert Sports Talk- What does academics have to do with it? Green

Meadow Country Club, Alcoa, Tennessee (March 28, 2011). Radio- 1470 am Bob Gilbert Sports Talk- College Sports and the role of big business. Green Meadow Country Club, Alcoa, Tennessee (May, 2010). Radio- Office of Research, Creative Communication Maryville College. Discussed Project GRAD past, present and future and its impact on the community of Knoxville (January, 2009). Radio- WNOX- Super Bowl XLI- Theory to Practice, UTK students bring theory to life (January, 2007). Radio- WUOT-91.9fm- Sports and Society- I-LEAD and UTK, Knoxville, TN (November, 2007). Radio WIVK- UTK Students travel to Super Bowl XLI in Miami (February, 2007). Radio- WROK- Kevin Simms Sports Talk Show (The BEAT). Interview concerning the trade of Steve Mcnair from the Tennessee Titans to the Ravens and the win at all costs philosophy. (The notion of education/academics and college sports was also addressed by Dr. Robert Rider) Sacramento, CA (June 8, 2006). Radio- Q102FM- Israel Vasquatelli (IZ): Cult following and brand in relationship to the commercialization and culture of Hip-Hop (June 17, 2006). Radio- ESPN-740, Jeff Bowden: Sports Talk, Importance of Sport to young children and to promote the free Football Camp for the City of Orlando (June, 2004). Radio- ESPN, National: What Ever Happened to The White Running Back? Discussion on the sociological vs. physiological context (September, 2004). Internet Internet- The Tampa Tribune On Line- Florida;s fear of losing spring training could cost Dunedin- http://tbo.com/pinellas-county/floridas-fear-of-losing-spring-training- (April, 2013).

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Internet- The Drake Group-.http://drakegroupblog.wordpress,com/2012/12/07/350 (December, 2012). Internet- NEST Program is Unique  http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2012/dec/10/elite-­‐korean-­‐athletes-­‐at-­‐ut-­‐for-­‐unique-­‐program/  (December, 2012).

Internet- Elite South Korean Athletes Train at UT to Become Global Sports Ambassadors. UT Media & Internal Relations-Office of Communications & Marketing. http://www.utk.edu/tntoday (October, 2012). Internet- Chattanoogan Part of TEAM UT That Expands Experiential Learning. http://www.chattaanoogan.com/2012/5/2/2225245/chattanoogan-part-of-TEAM- UT-That.aspx. (May, 2012). Internet- Office of the Chancellor Kudos- Polite receives the 2012 Ethnic Minority Award for Southern District- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. http://chancellor.utk.edu/newsletter/0212-kudos.php. (February, 2012).. Internet – Volunteertv.com. Retired S. Korean Elite Athletes to Leave UT as Global Sports Ambassadors. http://www.volunteertv.com/othersports/South Korean_Elite_Athletes. Knoxville, TN. (December, 2011). Internet – WVLT- NEST Students Graduate from UT.

http://www.volunteertv.com/sports/headlines/19_retired_South_Korean_athletes_graduate_from_UT_111501009.html Knoxville, TN. (December, 2010).

Internet-UT Students to Gain Work Experience at Super Bowl. http://.utk.edu/tntoday/2009/01/26/UT. (January, 2009). Internet-SuperVols!SuperBowlXLIVTorchbearer.

http://www.utk.edu/torchbearer/2010/02/super-vols/utm_source=etorch&utm_medium (February, 2010).

Internet- Your Black Planet News. The Rebranding of Kobe Bryant. http://blip.tv/2245807 (June, 2009). Internet- UTK Sports Program Signs MOU with UWI-Mona. CEHHS Web site –

http://cehhs.utk.edu/news/MOU-UWI.html (August, 2009). Internet- Tennessean.Com- Brentwood and Franklin UT Students Head to Super Bowl. (January, 2008). Internet- WBIR.COM- UT Students Get Behind the Scenes Gig at Super Bowl XLII. http://www.wbir.com/printfullstory.aspx.storyid=53891 (January, 2008).

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Internet- UTK News- UT Students to Get Insiders View of Super Bowl XLII. http://.utk.edu/news/article.php.id=4405 .Jan (January, 2008). Internet- Journal of Electronic Journalism- JEM Students Have Chance for Super Bowl XLII. http://tnjn.com/sept/2007/jem-students-have-chance-for-s/ (January, 2008). Internet- Bet the NFL Super Bowl 2008- UTK Students Have Chance to Work for Super Bowl XLII-2008. http://bet-the-nfl-super-bowl.com/ (January, 2008). Internet- UT News- University of Tennessee Communications- UT Students Get Insider’s View of Super Bowl XLII. (January, 2008). Internet- Tennessee Today. Students Spen Spring Break Aiding Victims on Gulf Coast. Http://www.utk.edu/news/article/php.id=4521. (March, 2008). Internet- Titans, Predators and Grizzlies, Oh My! Bristol Motor Speedway and some Volunteers is Awash in Big Time Brands. http://businesstn.com/print/1028 (February, 2008). Internet- TEAM UT Blog web site (2007). Internet-New Jersey.COM (2007). Internet-University of Tennessee Today Site (2007). Internet- Miami Super Bowl XLI Web Page (2007). Internet- e Torch: News and Information for Alumni and Friends of the University of Tennessee: UT Goes to Super Bowl. http://pr.utk.edu/etorch/2007/05/superbowl.shtml

(May, 2007). Internet- (College Connection)- Super Bowl XLII. http://www.superbowl.az.com (February, 2007). Internet- College of Business Administration Website (MBA) http://www//.utk.edu.mba

(December, 2007). Internet- UT People in the News- College of Business Administration- CBA Students Work Behind the Scenes at Super Bowl. http://bus.utk.edu/cba/people_news.htm

(January, 2007). Internet-adidas Partners in Sport web site-Dr. Polite leads TEAM UT to Super Bowl Experence. http://web.utk.edu/-partners/super_bowl_07/announcemet_012707

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(January, 2007). Internet- The University of Tennessee Communications- UT Students to Work Behind the Scenes at Super Bowl XLI. http://www.tennessee.edu/news/tntoday (January, 07) Internet- Sports Illustrated. Com (SI.Com) - Arizona Dreamin: Cactus League Lures Teams Away from Sleepy Florida http://si.com+MLB-JL (February, 2007). Internet- TEAM UT- Super Bowl XLI Experience- http://teamut.blogspot.com/ (February, 2007). Internet- The College Connection- Super Bowl XLI Host Committee http://www.superbowlhost (July, 2006) PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS: *= current

*National Football Foundation (NFF/NFL)- Coaches Academy European Association of Sport Management (EASM) *North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS)

Academic Keys, Who’s Who in Business Higher Education (WWBHE) The Association of Public Administrators (ASPA), *Pi Alpha Alpha (Business Honor Society) *Delta Sigma Pi (Professional Business Fraternity) *Pi Lambda Theta (Education Honor Society) *American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD) * North American Society for Sports Management (NASSM) Florida Alliance for Physical Education, Recreation, Dance& Drivers Ed. (FAHPERD) (President- Elect 2002-Sport Association) Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance& Drivers Ed. (FAHPERD) (President- 2003-Sport Association) International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance (ICHPER-SD) * Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated.

* Member NFL Alumni Association European American Football Coaches Association (Co- Founder) (EAFCA) American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) *Vision International Projects (VIP) (Founder & President) Black Coaches Association Orlando Black Chamber of Commerce

∗Worked directly with multiple professional organizations to include:

• Host Super Bowl Committee XXXIX ( 2004, Jacksonville,FL) • Host Super Bowl Committee XLI (2007,Miami, FL)

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• 139th Kentucky Derby • M-Group Scenic Studios • Dew Action Sports Tour (DAST) • Atlantic Coast Conference • Conference USA • New York Giants (NFL) • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) • Carolina Panthers (NFL) • Career Consultants (NFL) • NFL International/American Bowl Operations • NFL-Europe (NFLE) • Frankfurt Galaxy (WLAF) • Orlando Predators (AFL) • World League of American Football (WLAF) • Swiss American Football Verband (SAFV) • European Football Association (EFA) • American Football Federation Deutschland (AFVD) • Appointed Director of Operations for the Inaugural Florida State Alumni

Charity Bowl Football Game • Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sport Complex • Harlem Globetrotters Inc. • Orlando Magic (NBA) • Orlando Mayor’s Office • Daytona Mayor’s Office • Tallahassee Mayor’s Office

COMMUNITY SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Habitat for Humanity –Katrina Redevelopment Movement (Biloxi, MS) • Involved in community service / philanthropic projects • Literacy Imperative (Knoxville, TN) • Project GRAD (Graduation Really Achieves Dreams) (Knoxville TN) • NEETO Community Partnership (Orlando, FL) • Orlando Mayor’s Children’s Coalition (Orlando, FL) • Boys & Girls Club (Orlando, FL) • Junior Achievement (Orlando, FL) • NBA Read to Achieve Program (Orlando, FL) • Deliver The Dream (Orlando, FL) • Restore Orlando Children’s Initiative (Orlando, FL) • Development of programs geared toward assisting troubled youths while

incorporating sports as an instrument for social change (Europe) • PEER Mentoring Program (Tallahassee, FL)

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