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Andrew Richard Meyer, PhD.
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Baylor University
Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation
One Bear Place #97313
Waco, TX 76798 USA
Phone: (254) 710-4030
Email: Andrew_Meyer@baylor.edu
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A. EDUCATION
Graduate:
PhD
May 2010
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Department of
Kinesiology & Community Health
Major - Kinesiology
Cognate - Cultural, Pedagogical, & Interpretive Sport Studies
Dissertation: Contemporary American Sport, Muscular Christianity, Lance
Armstrong and Religious Experience
MS
University of Montana
August 2003 Major - Philosophy
Concentration - Teaching Ethics
Thesis: Moral Requirements for Today’s Professional Athletes
Undergraduate:
BS
May 2001
Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA
Major – Philosophy
B. CHRONOLOGY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor in Sport Foundations
Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, Baylor University
2013-current
Visiting Assistant Professor in Sport Foundations
Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, Baylor University
2012-2013
Instructor, Part-Time Faculty
Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, Baylor University
2010 – 2012
Instructor, Teaching Assistant, and Graduate Assistant
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2006 – 2010
Andrew Richard Meyer, PhD.
Instructor
Department of Natural Science, Parkland College, Champaign, IL
2009
Academic Tutor: The Institute for Achievement and Learning
Lynn University, Boca Raton, FL
Fall 2005
Tutor: The Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Fall 2005
Instructor
Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies, Bridgewater State
College, Bridgewater, MA
2004 – 2005
High School Teacher
Department of Theology, Saint Raphael Academy, Pawtucket, RI
2003 – 2004
Teaching Assistant
Department of Health and Human Performance, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Spring 2003
Teaching Assistant
Department of Philosophy, University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Fall 2001
Tutor: Student Learning Center
Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA
2000 – 2001
C. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
C.1 Publications
Meyer, A. R. (2014) Invited Book Review. Watson, N., & Parker, A. (2014) “Sports and
Christianity: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives.” New York: Routledge.
For Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health (H Factor: 1)
Meyer, A. R. & Watson, N.J. (2014) “Radical Orthodoxy and the Emergence of Spiritual HeroAthletes: Examining Lance Armstrong's ‘Illness’ Narrative.” In Watson, N.J. and
Parker, A. (eds.) Sports, Religion and Disability. New York: Routledge.
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Meyer, A. R. & Watson, N.J. (2014) Radical Orthodoxy and the Emergence of Spiritual HeroAthletes: Examining Lance Armstrong's "Illness" Narrative. Journal of Disability
& Religion. 18(2), 157-172.
Meyer, A. R. (2013) “Digital Sport Fan Media, Lance Armstrong, and Virtual
Communities.” In Batchelor, B. and Coombs, D. (Eds.) American History through
American Sports: From Colonial Lacrosse to Extreme Sports Vol. 3 (pp. 255278). Oxford: Praeger.
Meyer, A. R. (2012) “Radical Orthodoxy & Lance Armstrong: Shedding Light on Sport
as a Religious Experience.” Journal of Religion and Popular Culture. 24(3), 449462.
Meyer, A. R. (2012) “Muscular Christian Themes in Contemporary American Sport: A
Case Study.” The Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure
Studies. 2(1), 15-32.
Meyer, A. R. (2010) “Jewish and Christian movements and sport.” Routledge Handbook
of Sport Development. Ed. Barrie Houlihan & Mick Green. (pp. 20-30). London:
Routledge.
Meyer, A. R. (2007) “Key Issues in Gender, Development and Globalization in 2007:
Economic Issues in Russia.” Perspectives: Research Notes and News. 27(2).
C.2 Submitted Manuscripts under Review
Meyer, A. R. & White, J. B. (2014) “How Can We Help? The Role of the Church and other
Religious Organizations When the Games Come to Town.” Leisure Studies: Special Issue:
Leveraging Mega-Events. August 4th, Revised and Resubmitted September 30th, 2014.
C.3 Works in Progress
Meyer, A.R., Wynveen, C.J., Gallucci, A.R. “Muscular Christian Themes in Contemporary
American Sport: A Scale Development.”
*Johnson, E. & Meyer, A. R. (2014). “Spiritual Catharsis among Participants of Endurance
Athletic Events.”
C.4 Research
Principle Investigator: Meyer, A.R. Investigating Meaning and Muscular Christian Themes
among Spectators at the 2014 Tour De France. (2014)
Co-investigator: Burnett, D., Weems, S., Gallucci, A., Umstattd Meyer, R., Meyer, A.R.
Investigating undergraduate body perceptions. (2013)
Principle Investigator: Meyer A. and White J. Examining the relationship between international
sports events and local church responses: Qualitative interviews. (2013)
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Principle Investigator: Meyer A. R. & McMahan K. Great Brazos Relay: Meaning, Spirituality
& Catharsis: Qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys. (2012; 2013; 2014)
Co-investigator: Student athlete survey response: Gallucci A., Meyer A. R., & Wynveen C.
Muscular Christian Ideals, Place, and the Nonmedical Use of Prescription Pain
Killers among Undergraduate Students. (2012)
Co-investigator: Umstattd Meyer M. R & Meyer A. R. Physical Activity among Rural American
Residents: Examining the Role of Faith-Based Institutions (2012)
Survey Response Analyst. “Understanding how cancer affects people’s lives,” LIVESTRONG:
Lance Armstrong Foundation, 2006 & 2010 data sets. (2012; 2014)
Qualitative Analysis Consultant. Wynveen, B. (2011-2012). “Promoting Sustainable Behavior
among Diverse Audiences.” Waco, TX.
D. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS: * Indicates student co-authorship
*Burnett, D., Mathisen, R., Evans, R., Trevino, B., Gallucci, A., Meyer, A., Hagood, R., Weems,
S., & Umstattd, M. (January, 2015). Perceptions of college students about college
weight gain. 6th Annual International Conference on the Health Risks of Youth, Santo
Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Meyer A. R. (November 2014). Can We Admit it Yet? Lance Armstrong did SOME Good
While Being Bad. The North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) 35th
Annual Conference, 2014. Portland, OR.
Meyer A. R., & White, J. B. (November 2014) How Can We Help? The Role of the Church
and Other Religious Organizations When the Games Come to Town. The North
American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) 35th Annual Conference.
Portland, OR.
*Hackman, C.L., Leary, S., Gallucci, A., Meyer, A., Usdan, S., & Wynveen, C. (November,
2014). Implications for college health programming: Predictors of prescription opioid
misuse in college students. Oral Presentation at the 142nd Annual Meeting and Expo of
the American Public Health Association, New Orleans, LA.
*Gallucci, A., Wynveen, C., Meyer, A., Hackman, C., Leary, S., & Usdan, S. (2014). The
role of self-identity in the misuse of prescription analgesics. Poster Presentation at the
14th Annual American Academy of Health Behavior Meeting. Charleston, SC.
*Burnett, D., Evans, R., Trevino, B., Gallucci, A., Meyer, A., Umstattd Meyer, M. R., Weems,
S. (2014). Why college students gain weight: A qualitative investigation. Presentation at
the Southern College Health Association (SCHA). Atlanta, GA.
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*Burnett, D., Evans, R., Trevino, B., Gallucci, A., Meyer, A., Umstattd Meyer, M. R., Weems,
S. (2014). Why college students gain weight: A qualitative investigation. Poster
Presentation for Baylor University Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity
(URSA). Waco, TX.
Meyer, A., & McMahan, K. (2013). Sport Related Spiritual Experiences: Understanding the
Role of Solitude and Teamwork in a 14-Hour Endurance Relay Race. Presentation at the
2013 North American Society for the Sociology of Sport conference. Quebec City,
Canada.
Meyer, A., Gallucci, A., & Wynveen, C. (2013). Muscular Christian Themes in Contemporary
American Sport: A Scale Development. Presentation at the 2013 North American Society
for the Sociology of Sport conference. Quebec City, Canada.
Meyer, A., Gallucci, A., & Wynveen, C. (2013). Muscular Christian Ideals, Place Meaning, and
Non-Medical Use of Prescription Pain Killers among Undergraduate Students.
Presentation for Christian Society of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies annual
conference, Waco, Texas
McMahan, K., & Meyer, A. (2013). Faith Related Outcomes for Students Participating in a
University Sponsored Relay Race. Presentation for Christian Society of
Kinesiology and Leisure Studies annual conference, Waco, Texas
*Meyer A. R., Umstattd Meyer M. R., & Salazar C. L. (2013). The Influence of muscular
Christian Ideals on Perceptions of Physicality and Activities among Hispanic
Pastors in South Texas. Presentation for Christian Society of Kinesiology and
Leisure Studies annual conference, Waco, Texas
*Salazar C. L., Umstattd Meyer M. R., & Meyer A. R. (2013). Environmental Physical Activity
Resources of Churches in Hispanic Churches. Presentation for Christian Society
of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies annual conference, Waco, Texas
*Umstattd Meyer M. R., Salazar C. L., & Meyer A. R. (2013). Physical activity Promotion
among Hispanic Americans: The Role of Churches. Presentation for Christian
Society of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies annual conference, Waco, Texas
*Johnson, E., Meyer, A. (2013). The Spiritual and Emotional Life Unleashed: Active Catharsis
Experiences During the Great Brazos Relay. Presentation for Christian Society of
Kinesiology and Leisure Studies annual conference, Waco, Texas
*Johnson, E., Meyer, A. (2013). The Great Brazos Relay: Enriching Minds, Bodies, and
Relationships. Poster Presentation at the Undergraduate Research and
Scholarly Achievement (URSA) Scholars Week, Waco, Texas.
*Johnson, E., Meyer, A. (2013). The Great Brazos Relay: Unleashing an Athlete’s Spiritual and
Emotional Energies. Platform Presentation at the Undergraduate Research and
Scholarly Achievement (URSA) Scholars Week, Waco, Texas.
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Meyer, A. (2012). Three Hours of Sport History: T.K. Cureton's Tip That Led Roger
Bannister to Break the Four-Minute Mile. Selected for virtual presentation at the
Third International Conference on Sport and Society, Cambridge, United
Kingdom
*Umstattd Meyer M. R., Meyer A. R., & Salazar C. L. (2012). Physical activity among rural
American residents: Examining the role of faith-based institutions. Selected for
presentation at the 4th International Congress of Physical Activity & Public Health,
Sydney, Australia
Meyer, A. (2012). Sport Hero Films Go Online: Lance Armstrong in YouTube Honoraries, Nike
Commercial Series & Short Biopics. Selected for presentation at the Film and
History Conference on “Film and Myth” – America’s Pantheon: Superheroes and
Sports Heroes in Film and Television, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Meyer, A. (2011). Lance Armstrong: Reflections of a Modern Muscular Christian. Presentation
for Christian Society of Kinesiology and Leisure Studies annual conference,
Branson, Missouri
Meyer, A. (2010). A Symbol of Faith: The Lance Armstrong LIVESTRONG Bracelet.
Abstract accepted at the 2010 Midwest Popular Culture Association/ American
Culture Association, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Meyer, A. (2008). The Sport Fan True Believers in the Post Modern Religious Experience.
Paper presented at the 2008 Midwest Popular Culture Association /American
Culture Association, Cincinnati, Ohio
Meyer, A. (2007). The Relationship between Jewish Tradition and the Conflict With
Muscular Christianity Sport Ideology. Paper presented at the 2007 Inaugural
International Conference on Sport and Spirituality, York England
Meyer, A. (2007). “Dialogues about Community” Symposium. Panel presentation by The
Cultural & Interpretive Studies Concentration, Department of Kinesiology &
Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Meyer, A. (2006). Investigating Group Cooperation while Implementing a Walking Program in
a Church Community. Paper presentation 2006 Ethnography of the University
Fall Conference, University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign
Meyer, A. (2006). Paper: Muscular Judaism and the Jewish Conflict with Contemporary Sport.
Poster: How T.K. Cureton Helped Bannister Break the Four Minute Mile.
Presented at the 2006 North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Annual
Conference. Vancouver, BC
Meyer, A. (2006). T.K. Cureton’s Tip: How the Kinesiology Department Founder and Professor
at the University of Illinois Led Roger Bannister to Break the Four Minute Mile.
2006 Ethnography of the University Spring Conference, University of Illinois
Urbana – Champaign
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Meyer, A., Krevosky, M., Mancini, P., & Pagnano, K. (2005). The Girth of a Nation: An
Interdisciplinary Exploration of Health, Nutrition, and Hypokinetic Disease. A
plenary discussion presented at the Center for the Advancement of Research and
Teaching (CART) Annual Celebration, Bridgewater State College, MA
Meyer, A. (2003). Moral Requirements for Today’s Professional Athletes. Refereed Paper
presented at the 9th Annual Conference for the Association of Practical and
Professional Ethics, Charlotte, NC
Meyer, A. (2003). Moral Requirements for Today’s Professional Athletes. Invited to present at
the Australian Association of Practical and Professional Ethics Conference,
Melbourne, Australia (Did not attend)
D.1 Proposed Conference Submissions
2015
2015
2015
Eleventh International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry. The University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL.
North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS). Santa Fe, NM.
International Sociology of Sport Association (ISSA). Paris, France.
D.2 Invited Guest Lectures
Oct. 2014
Baylor University
Presentation: Muscular Christianity and Sport. PTSM 7320 Theology/Philosophy
of Sport Ministry, John White, PhD (Instructor).
April 2014
Baylor University
Presentation: Muscular Christianity and Sport. RLS 4395 Principles of
Church Recreation, Dale Connally, PhD (Instructor).
Oct. 2013
Baylor University
Presentation: Muscular Christianity and Sport. PTSM 7320 Theology/Philosophy
of Sport Ministry, John White, PhD (Instructor).
April 2013
Baylor University
Presentation: Muscular Christianity and Sport. RLS 4395 Principles of
Church Recreation, Dale Connally, PhD (Instructor).
April 2012
Baylor University
Presentation: Muscular Christianity, Sport, and Lance Armstrong. RLS
4395 Principles of Church Recreation, Dale Connally, PhD (Instructor).
March 2012 Baylor University
Presenting on the techniques and benefits of guided visualization for stress
management and sport performance. HED 3320 Stress Management, Renée
Umstattd Meyer, PhD (Instructor).
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April 2011
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Baylor University
Presentation: Historical and contemporary implications of muscular
Christianity on sport and physical activity. RLS 4395 Principles of
Church Recreation, Dale Connally, PhD (Instructor).
March 2011 Baylor University
Presenting on the techniques and benefits of guided visualization for stress
management and sport performance. HED 3320 Stress Management, Renée
Umstattd, PhD (Instructor).
November 2009
University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign
Presenting on the emerging concept of sport as a religious experience.
KIN 249, Melissa Littlefield, PhD (Instructor).
October 2009
University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign
Presenting/leading a discussion on drug abuse in sports as a form of
ethical deviance. CHLH 243, Marco Boscolo (Instructor).
October 2006
University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign
Presented information on the social connections between sport and religion.
KIN 249, Melissa Littlefield, PhD (Instructor).
March 2005
Bridgewater State College
Presented on the philosophical, cultural, and social aspects of the profession
of Kinesiology, as well as provided a perspective on being a young scholar
in the field. PHED 571 Psychological and Sociological Issues in Sport, Jan
Harris, PhD (Instructor).
E. FUNDING
February 2014
Baylor University Research Committee (URC) Small Grant Proposal.
($4,500) Not Funded
November 2013
Baylor University Institute for Oral History: 2014-2015 Faculty Research
Fellow Proposal. ($2,500) Not Funded
October 2007
Department of Kinesiology, Travel Award ($100.00) for Inaugural
International Conference on Sport and Spirituality, York, England
October 2006
Graduate College, Travel Award ($400.00) & Department of Kinesiology
Travel Award ($200.00) for North American Society for the Sociology of
Sport Annual Conference, Vancouver, BC
February 2003
Practical Ethics Center, Travel Award ($200.00) for 9th Annual Conference
for the association of Practical and Professional Ethics, Charlotte, NC
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F. TEACHING EXPEREINCE
Andrew Richard Meyer, PhD.
F.1 Academic Courses Taught or Co-taught
Sport in Social Context {Graduate}, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014
Sport Psychology {Graduate}, 2011-2013
Sport Psychology {Undergraduate}, 2011-2014
Religion and Sport {Undergraduate}, 2012-2014
Contemporary Issues in Sport {Undergraduate}, 2006-2010
Sport in Modern Society (Sport, Culture, and Society) {Undergraduate}, 2006-2010
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Sport and Physical Education {Undergraduate},
2004-2005
Social Science of Human Movement {Undergraduate}, 2009
Political History of the Holocaust {Undergraduate}, 2007
Legal and Ethical Issues in Health and Human Performance {Undergraduate}, 2003
Foundations in Philosophy {Undergraduate}, 2001
World Religions {High School}, 2004
Christian Lifestyle {High School}, 2004
First Aid/CPR {Undergraduate}, 2009, 2011, 2012
Beginning Tennis {Undergraduate}, 2010-2012
Aerobic Running {Undergraduate}, 2010-2012
Jogging and Road Running {Undergraduate}, 2004-2005
Water Polo {Undergraduate}, 2004-2005
Volleyball {Undergraduate}, 2007
Weight Conditioning {Undergraduate}, 2007
F.2 Teaching Experience
Fall 2014
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Sport Psychology (HP 4369),
Sport and Religion (HP 4396), Sport in Social Context (HP 5374)
{Graduate Level Course}. Undergraduate Thesis Advisor, Baylor
University- Andrew Miner, Honors Thesis Chair 2014-2015
Spring 2014
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Sport Psychology (HP 4369),
Sport and Religion (HP 4396). Undergraduate Thesis Advisor,
Baylor University- Emily Johnson, Honors Thesis Chair 20122014 and Andrew Miner 2014-2015
Fall 2013
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Sport Psychology (HP 4369),
Sport and Religion (HP 4396), Sport in Social Context (HP 5374)
{Graduate Level Course}. Undergraduate Thesis Advisor, Baylor
University- Emily Johnson, Honors Thesis Chair 2013-2014
Summer 2013
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Sport Psychology (HP 5370)
{Graduate Level Course}.
Spring 2013
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Sport Psychology (HP 4369),
Sport and Religion (HP 4396). Graduate Thesis Committee,
Baylor University- Cindy Salazar, MPH 2012-2013;
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Undergraduate Thesis Advisor, Baylor University- Emily
Johnson, Honors Thesis Chair 2012-2014
Fall 2012
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Sport Psychology (HP 4369),
Sport and Religion (HP 4396), Sport in Social Context (HP 5374)
{Graduate Level Course}. Graduate Thesis Committee, Baylor
University- Cindy Salazar, MPH 2012-2013; Undergraduate
Thesis Advisor, Baylor University- Emily Johnson, Honors
Thesis Chair 2012-2014
Summer 2012
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Sport Psychology (HP 5370)
{Graduate Level Course}.
Spring 2012
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Aerobic Running (HP 1111),
Beginning Tennis (HP 1181), First Aid/CPR (HP/RLS 1202).
Co-Instructor, Sport Psychology (HP 4369).
Fall 2011
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Aerobic Running (HP 1111),
Beginning Tennis (HP 1181), First Aid/CPR (HP/RLS 1202).
Co-Instructor, Sport Psychology (HP 4369).
Summer 2011
Co-Instructor. Baylor University. Sport Psychology (HP 5370)
{Graduate Level Course}.
Spring 2011
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Beginning Tennis (HP 1181),
Aerobic Running (HP 1111).
Fall 2010
Lead Instructor. Baylor University. Sport in Social Context (HP
5374) {Graduate Level Course}, Beginning Tennis (HP 1181),
Aerobic Running (HP 1111).
Spring 2010
Lead Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Contemporary Issues in Sport (Kinesiology 142)
Teaching Assistant. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Sport, Culture, and Society (Kinesiology/Sociology 249).
Fall 2009
Lead Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Contemporary Issues in Sport (Kinesiology 142)
Teaching Assistant. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Sport, Culture, and Society (Kinesiology/Sociology 249).
Lead Instructor Parkland College. Health Education (Kinesiology
181)
Lead Instructor. Parkland College. First Aid & CPR (Kinesiology
183)
Summer 2006, 08, 09, 10
Lead Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Sport, Culture, and Society (Kinesiology/Sociology 249)
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Spring 2009
Teaching Assistant. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Sport, Culture, and Society (Kinesiology/Sociology 249)
Teaching Assistant. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign
Social Science of Human Movement (Kinesiology 140)
Fall 2008
Lead Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Contemporary Issues in Sport (Kinesiology 142)
Teaching Assistant. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign
Sport, Culture, and Society (Kinesiology/Sociology 249)
Spring 2008
Lead Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Contemporary Issues in Sport (Kinesiology 142)
Teaching Assistant. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Sport, Culture, and Society (Kinesiology/Sociology 249)
Fall 2007
Lead Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Contemporary Issues in Sport (Kinesiology 142)
Summer 2007
Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign. Weight
Conditioning (Kinesiology 100)
Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Volleyball (Kinesiology 109)
Spring 2007
Lead Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Sport in Modern Society (Kinesiology/Sociology 249)
Teaching Assistant. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Political History of the Holocaust (History/Religious Studies 199)
Fall 2006
Lead Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Contemporary Issues in Sport (Kinesiology 142)
Teaching Assistant. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Sport in Modern Society (Kinesiology/Sociology 249)
Spring 2006
Lead Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Contemporary Issues in Sport (Kinesiology 142)
Lead Instructor. University of Illinois Urbana – Champaign.
Sport in Modern Society (Kinesiology/Sociology 249)
2004-2005
Lead Instructor. Bridgewater State College. Historical and
Philosophical Foundations of Sport and Physical Education (PHED
117)
Lead Instructor. Bridgewater State College. Road Running
(PHED 188)
Lead Instructor. Bridgewater State College. Water Polo (PHED
254)
Lead Instructor. Bridgewater State College. Field Experience in
Physical Education (PHED 498)
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Spring 2004
High School Theology Teacher. Saint Raphael Academy,
Pawtucket, RI. World Religions & Christian Lifestyles
Spring 2003
Teaching Assistant. University of Montana. Legal and Ethical
Issues in Health and Human Performance (HHP 475E)
Fall 2001
Teaching Assistant. University of Montana. Foundations In
Philosophy (Philosophy 105)
F.3 Teaching Awards/ Recognition
Center for Teaching Excellence list of “Teachers Ranked as Excellent.” University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign,
Fall 2009, Spring 2010 (Outstanding Ranking)
Spring 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (Excellent Ranking)
Fall 2007, 2008 (Excellent Ranking)
G. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Fall 2014
Provost Faculty Forum: 10/1- Dr. Kara Poe Alexander ‘The Power
of Writing to Learn: Integrating Writing into Your Classroom’;
10/21- Hugh Riley ‘The Job is Not to Teach (It's Much Harder
Than That)’; 12/5 - Kevin Dougherty ‘Classroom as Chrysalis
Baylor University
Summer 2014
Summer Faculty Institute (SFI) Baylor University
Fall 2013
Provost Faculty Forum: 10/15 Lorynn Divita ‘Finding the Timeless
in the Trendy’; 11/12 Laine Scales ‘Working with Graduate
Assistants: Collaboration, Apprenticeship, or Academic Slavery?’
Baylor University
Fall 2012
Provost Faculty Forum: 09/18 Charles Weaver, “Dismiss the
Hype: Looking Past 'Learning Styles' and other Educational
Myths” 09/25 Alden Smith, “A Tale of Two Methodologies: Old
Fashioned Learning as a Transformative Experience” 10/02 Beth
Lanning, “Finding Your Mountain Top” 11/27 Kevin Dougherty,
“Searching for Sesame Street in Soc. 1305” Baylor University
April 2012
Conference on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity in Sport
Texas A&M University
September 2011
NVivo 9 Interactive Training Seminar. NVivo 9 Basics & NVivo 9
Advanced: Baylor University
September 2010
RefWorks Interactive Seminar: Baylor University
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April 2008
“Megacities: Agglomerating Culture, Media, and Infrastructures”
Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory Seminar Series:
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
September 2007
“Affect Theory” Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory
Seminar Series: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
January 2007
“Where are We? New Work in Critical Theory and Cultural
Studies” Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory Seminar
Series: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
September 2006
“New Materialisms” Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory
Seminar Series: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
May 2006
“Documenting the Differences Racial and Ethnic Diversity Makes:
Uncovering, Discussing, and Transforming the University” Center
on Democracy in a Multiracial Society: University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
January 2006
“Rethinking the State” Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory
Seminar Series: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
H. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
International Sociology of Sport Association, 2014
North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, 2013-current
Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure Studies, 2012-current
American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, 2008- 2010
GEO-6300 University of Illinois Graduate Assistant Union, 2006- 2010
Massachusetts Teachers Association, 2004-2005
Massachusetts Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, & Dance (MAHPERD),
2004-2005
Association for Practical and Professional Ethics, 2003 & 2005
I. SERVICE & ADVISING
I.1 University Service
Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Achievement (URSA) Baylor University
- Proposal reviewer 2014
Faculty Advisor, Baylor University
- Baylor Triathlon Club, 2011-2014
Organizing Committee Member, Great Brazos Relay, Baylor University, 2011-2014
Event Coordinator, 2013
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Event Enhancement Committee, 2012-2013
Finish-line Coordinator, 2011
Faculty Facilitator, BU 1000 Mentorship Program, Baylor University, 2011
James Scholars Program Mentor, University of Illinois, 2006-2010
-Recognized for “Outstanding Service”, 2009-2010
I.2 Departmental Service
Graduate Thesis Committee, Baylor University
- Cindy Salazar, MPH 2012-2013
Undergraduate Thesis Advisor, Baylor University
- Andrew Miner, Honors 2014-2015
- Emily Johnson, Honors 2012-2014
Parents Weekend, Baylor University
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
Mentor for the HHPR Graduate Assistant Training program, Baylor University
- Fall 2014
- Spring 2013
- Fall 2012
- Spring 2012
Undergraduate Internship Advisor, Baylor University
- Dillon Gaspar, 2014
- Emily Johnson, 2013
- Stephanie Voltmann, 2013
Masters Internship Advisor, Baylor University
- Dickman, C. 2013
- Bengtson, E. 2011
- Kota, R. 2011
- Wakefield, L. 2011
Masters Practicum Advisor, Baylor University
- Turk, Megan, 2013
Master Comprehensive Examination Committee, Baylor University
- Finch, M. HP 5374 Sport in Social Context, 2014
- Stamatis, A. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2013
- Seelhorst, C. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2013
- Howard, J. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2013
- Begnoche, J. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2013
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- Young, K. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2013
- Morrison, M. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2013
- Kokta, M. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2013
- Tolbert, B. HP 5374 Sport in Social Context, 2013
- Dickman, C. HP 5374 Sport in Social Context, 2013
- Ridenour, B. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2013
- Monceaux, A. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2012
- Gumbs, K. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2012
- Graham, E. HP 5370 Sport Psychology, 2011
- Starett, K. 5370 Sport Psychology, 2011
- Thornburg, J. 5370 Sport Psychology, 2011
- Darnell, C. HP 5374 Sport in the Social Context, 2011
- Kota, R. HP 5374 Sport in the Social Context, 2011
Internship Advisor Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies,
Bridgewater State College, 2004-2005
- Paiva, D., 2005
- Sinclair, G., 2004
I.3 Professional Service/ Committee Appointments
North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) – Conference Planning Committee
2013-present
Journal of the Christian Society for Kinesiology and Leisure Studies (CSKLS) - Article
Reviewer Fall 2014
Journal Editorial Board, Journal of Religion, Disability and Health: Special Edition
Article Reviewer Spring 2013
Text Reviewer, Sport in Society 11th Edition by Jay Coakley 2013
Journal Editorial Board, The International Journal of Sport and Society
Associate Editor Spring 2013
Awards Committee Movement Arts, Health Promotion & Leisure Studies, Bridgewater State
College, 2004-2005
Organizing Committee, An Evening of Ethics; The Humor of Ethics University of Montana
Practical Ethics Center, 2003
Student Government Association Senior Class Representative, Bridgewater State College,
2000- 2001
Residential Housing Committee, Bridgewater State College, 2000-2001
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J. HONORS AND AWARDS
Andrew Richard Meyer, PhD.
James Scholars Program Mentor, “Outstanding Service 2009-2010.” University of Illinois
Center for Teaching Excellence list of “Teachers Ranked as Excellent.” University of
Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Spring 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (Outstanding
Ranking), 2010; (Outstanding Ranking), Fall 2007, 2008, 2009
Men’s Swimming Team Captain, Bridgewater State College, 2000-2001
Who's Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities, Bridgewater State
College, 2001
Graduated Cum Laude, Bridgewater State College, 2001
Theology Gold Award, Xaverian Brothers High School, 1997
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