Curriculum Vita ROBERT E. BAKER EducationCurriculum Vita 1 Curriculum Vita ROBERT E. BAKER Education Ed.D. May 1995 Higher Education: Athletic Administration, The College of William

Robert E. Baker Curriculum Vita

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Curriculum Vita ROBERT E. BAKER

Education Ed.D. May 1995 Higher Education: Athletic Administration, The College of William & Mary. Baker, R.E. (1995). Achieving balance in the governance of intercollegiate athletics:

An examination of power and authority over time. Dissertation Abstracts International, 59-07A, 2406.

Ed.S. May 1986

Higher Education: Athletic Administration, The College of William & Mary. Virginia Teaching Certificate (1988)

M.S. December 1985 Sport Administration / Physical Education, The Pennsylvania State University.

Baker, R. E. (1985). A survey of parents/guardians of western Pennsylvania high school varsity boys' basketball players regarding their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of the athletic recruiting process (Master’s thesis). Available from Pennsylvania State University.

B.S. May 1979 Secondary Education: Social Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University. Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate (1979). An additional 24 graduate hours in Sport

Psychology, Sport Studies, Coaching, and Education at The Pennsylvania State University, Clarion University (PA), Wilkes University (PA), and University of LaVerne (CA), for permanent PA teacher certification (1979-1983).

TEACHING & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

George Mason University: Division of Sport, Recreation, and Tourism, School of Recreation, Health and Tourism, College of Education and Human Development Program Coordinator of Sport Management (2005- present) Program Coordinator of Coaching Education (2005- present) Associate Professor (2005- present) Director, Center for Sport Management (2008- present) Highlights

• Led sport management undergraduate curriculum revision, including course development • Led development of sport management and coaching graduate curriculum • Oversaw the dramatic enrollment growth in sport management. • Instrumental in the hiring of key sport management faculty members, all of whom have

remained with the program • Led the development and implementation of an online presence for sport management


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• Led the establishment of crucial external relationships for sport management • Founding Director of the Center for Sport Management

Courses Taught • SPMT 201- Introduction to Sport Management • SPMT 241- Practicum in SPMT • SPMT 412- Sport Marketing and Finance • SPMT 475- Professional Development Seminar • SPMT 490- Internship in SPMT • EFHP 598- Special Topics- Foundations of Sport Coaching • EFHP 598- Special Topics- Leadership in Sport Organizations • SPMT 499/EFHP 599- Sport Business • SPMT 611- Sport Marketing & Sales • SPMT 613- Strategic Leadership in Sport Organizations • MAIS 798- Sport Marketing • EDLE 797- Numerous doctoral level Independent Studies

Ashland University: Department of Sport Sciences, College of Education Department Chair, Sport Sciences (2002-2005) Associate Professor, Sport Sciences (2001-2005) Assistant Professor, Sport Sciences (1997-2001)

Highlights • Supervised 15 full time faculty members and numerous adjuncts across seven programs • Led the development and implementation of sport management and exercise science

major and coaching education minor programs • Led the revision of the sport sciences graduate program • Managed a near-million dollar budget • Hired several full time faculty members • Oversaw rapid enrollment growth in sport sciences • Taught 65 classes in 8 years, and supervised 120+ graduate capstones • Obtained unanimous support for Tenure

Courses Taught • EDLS 9898- Doctoral Studies: Leadership in Sport Organizations • EDLS 9898- Doctoral Studies: Human Resource Management in Sport • EDLS 9898- Doctoral Studies: Governance and Policy in Sport • EDLS 9898- Doctoral Studies: Professional Preparation of Sport Leaders • EDLS 9898- Doctoral Studies: The Socio-Cultural Context of Sport • EDSS 672- Sport Management • EDSS 676- Psychology of Coaching • EDSS 674- Ethical & Social Issues in Sport • EDSS 728- Inquiry Seminar • EDSS 738- Practicum • EDSS 799- Thesis • PE 170- Foundations of Coaching


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• PE 322- Coaching Basketball • PE 450- Student Coaching • SM 408- Sport & Physical Activity in Society • SM 404- Psychology of Sport & Coaching • SM 450- Internship • SS 512- Advanced Coaching of Basketball

Scholastic Teaching Experience – Pennsylvania and Virginia

• Department Chairperson and Teacher. (1992-1997). Social Studies. Poquoson HS, VA. • Teacher. (1989-91). Social Studies. Hampton Roads Academy, Virginia. • Teacher. (1988-1989). Williamsburg/James City County Public Schools, Virginia. • Department Chair and Teacher. (1979-1983). Social Studies and Physical Education.

Saint Catherine's School, Pennsylvania. Sport Industry Experience – Pennsylvania, Virginia, Illinois, and Ohio

• Assistant Basketball Coach (Volunteer). (1997-2001). Ashland University, Ohio. • Head Basketball Coach. (1992-1997). Poquoson High School, Virginia. • Basketball Coach. Cross Country Coach. (1988-1991). Hampton Roads Academy,

Virginia. • National Coordinator -College Systems. (1988). American Sport Education Program

(ASEP), IL. • Development Officer. (1986). Athletic Education Foundation. College of William &

Mary, VA. • Assistant Athletic Events Coordinator. (1984-1985). Athletic Department. Penn State

University. • Boys’ Basketball Coach. (1980-1983). Central Christian High School, Pennsylvania. • Girls’ Basketball Coach. (1980-1983). Central Christian High School, Pennsylvania • Baseball Coach. (1980-1982). Central Christian High School, Pennsylvania. • Athletic Director. (1979-1983). Saint Catherine's School, PA • Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Coach. (1979-1983). Saint Catherine's School, PA

Other Experience

• Principal, Creative Latitudes Worldwide, Inc. (2007-2010). Las Vegas, NV. • Owner-operator, Personal Print (1989-1992). Newport News, VA. • Research Graduate Assistant. (1985-1987). The College of William & Mary, Virginia.

SCHOLARSHIP PUBLICATIONS Books Baker, R. E. & Esherick, C. (2013). Fundamentals of sport management . Champaign, IL:

Human Kinetics. Gillentine, A., Baker, R. E., & Cuneen, J (Eds). (2012). Critical essays in sport management:


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Exploring and achieving a paradigm shift. Scottsdale, AZ: Holcomb Hathaway. Baker, R. E., & Esherick, C. (2014, under contract). The art & science of coaching: Winning with

integrity. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Baker, R. E., & Esherick, C. (Eds). (in development). Sport for development and peace.

Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Book Chapters & Contributions Baker, R. E. (2012). External funding: Getting a piece of the pie. In A. Gillentine, R. E.

Baker, & J. Cuneen. (in press). Critical essays in sport management: Exploring and achieving a paradigm shift. Scottsdale, AZ: Holcomb Hathaway. Baker, R. E. (2012). The history of sport coaching. In J. Nauright (Ed), Sports around the

world: History, culture, and practice. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. Baker, R. E. (2012). The National Collegiate Athletic Association. In J. Nauright (Ed), Sports

around the world: History, culture, and practice. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO. Baker, R. E. (2011). Independent contractors. In Swayne, L. E., & Golson, J. G. (Eds),

Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. Baker, R. E. (2011). Live audiences. In Swayne, L. E., & Golson, J. G. (Eds), Encyclopedia of

Sports Management and Marketing. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. Baker, R. E. (2011). Request for proposals (RFP). In Swayne, L. E., & Golson, J. G. (Eds), Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. Baker, R. E. (2011). Toronto Raptors. In Swayne, L. E., & Golson, J. G. (Eds), Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications. Baker, R. E., & Esherick, C. (2009). Sport-based peace initiatives: Playing for peace. In E.

Ndura-Ouédraogo & R. Amster (Eds.), Building cultures of peace: Transdisciplinary voices of hope and action (pp. 102-124). Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Journal Articles (Refereed) Caswell, S. V., Gould, T. E., Baker, R. E., & Laird, C. (2008). Undergraduate and graduate sport management students’ ethical ideologies. International Journal of Sport Management, 6(1), 1-21. Miller, L., Carpenter, C., Fink, J., & Baker, R. E. (2008). Benefits of altruistic leadership in intercollegiate athletics: An examination of coaches’ perspectives. Journal for the Study


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of Sport and Athletes in Education, 2(1), 51-68 Daniels, M., Baker, R.E., Backman, K., & Backman, S. (2007). What sponsors want.

International Journal of Sport Management, 8(2), 131-146. Schneider, R. C., & Baker, R. E. (2007). Trash talking practices and reactions in sport: A

qualitative assessment. ICHPER-SD Journal, XLIII(1), 26-31. Attle, S., & Baker, R. E. (2007). Cooperative learning in a competitive environment: Classroom

applications. International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 19(1), 77-83.

Schneider, R., & Baker, R. E. (2006). Motivating athletes to obtain maximum effort. Strategies:

A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 19(6), 27-31. Miller, L., Fink, J., Pastore, D., & Baker, R. E. (2005). Defining altruistic leadership in the

management of intercollegiate athletics. Sport Management and Related Topics Journal, 2(1), 4-16.

Young, D., & Baker, R. E. (2004). Linking classroom theory to professional practice: The

internship as a practical learning experience worthy of legitimate academic credit. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 75(1), 22-25.

Styles, A., Mulrooney, A., & Baker, R. E. (2003). Liability issues in K-12 physical education

programs. FutureFocus, 24(2), 8-13.

Baker, R. E., & Nunes, C. (2003). Coaches as leaders: Strategies for effectiveness. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 16(3), 36-38.

Nunes, C., & Baker, R. E. (2002). A blueprint for effective recreational sport leadership. NIRSA

Journal, 26(1), 65-72. Nunes, C., & Baker, R. E. (2001). Leadership in the leisure service organization: Techniques for

individual and organizational improvement. Visions in Leisure and Business, 20(2), 4-16. Baker, P. H., & Baker R. E. (2000). Finding the Win-Zone for athletes with special

circumstances. Journal of Ohio Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 3(2), 15-20.

Baker, R. E. (1999). Ensuring integrity in coaching. Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 13(1), 21-24. Ellis, P., & Baker, R. E. (1998). Supervising physical activities: Legal responsibilities and recommendations for coaches and administrators. FutureFocus, 19(2), 10-19.


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Journal Articles (Invited) Baker, R. E., (2009). JSM Digest: Defining the U. S. sports market. Journal of Sport

Management. 23(5). 682. Baker, R. E., (2009). JSM Digest: Micropolitics in sport coaching. Journal of Sport

Management. 23(5). 682-683. Baker, R. E. (2009). JSM Digest: Community development through sport. Journal of Sport

Management. 23(3). 400-401. Baker, R. E. (2009). JSM Digest: Value of professional sports teams. Journal of Sport

Management. 23(1). 107. Baker, R. E. (2009). JSM Digest: Effectiveness of corporate sponsorships. .Journal of Sport

Management. 23(1). 108.

Baker, R. E. (2008). A funny thing happened on George Mason’s way to the Final Four. Sports Business Journal, 9, 28.

Baker, R. E. (2008). JSM Digest: Impact of the 2010 World Cup on South Africa. Journal of Sport Management. 22(5). 639.

Baker, R. E. (2008). JSM Digest: The strategic use of sport by North American cities. Journal of

Sport Management. 22(5). 639-640. Baker, R. E. (2008). JSM Digest: Organizational citizenship behavior in sport. 640. Journal of

Sport Management. 22(5). 640. Baker, R. E. (2008). JSM Digest: Value of naming rights agreements. Journal of Sport

Management. 22(3). 371. Baker, R. E. (2008). JSM Digest: Brand equity and the global marketplace. Journal of Sport

Management. 22(3). 371. Baker, R. E. (2008). JSM Digest: What sponsors want. Journal of Sport Management. 22(1).

118. Baker, R. E. (2008). JSM Digest: Symbolic interactionism and consumer behavior. Journal of

Sport Management. 22(1). 118.

Baker, R. E. (2008). JSM Digest: Environmental change and elite sport organizations. Journal of Sport Management. 22(1). 117.

Baker, R. E. (2008). JSM Digest: Communication and athlete satisfaction. Journal of Sport


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Management. 22(1). 117. Baker, R. E. (2007). JSM Digest: Managerial control in professional soccer. Journal of Sport

Management. 21(4). 605. Baker, R. E. (2007). Sport management accreditation: It’s coming, are you ready? Ideas

Exchange in Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators. Baker, R. E. (2003). A comparative review of sport marketing texts. Journal of Sport Management, 17(4), 449-452. Baker, R. E. (2002). Trash talking. Winning Hoops. Baker, R. E. (2002). Trash talking. NABC Courtside.. Baker, R. E. (2000, December). Out-of-bounds strategies. Winning Hoops. Baker, R. E. (2000, January). Sideline out-of-bounds: Staggered Set Series. Winning Hoops Blackboard. GRANTS FUNDED ($3,415,958.00+ Dollars in Total Grant Funding) Baker, R. E. Principle Investigator ($997,484; renewable to $3+ million) with colleagues C.

Esherick and P. Baker, Sport Diplomacy Initiative Renewal, a Cooperative Agreement with the US Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs’ Sport Visitors Program, (June 2013-July 2014), Project Goal: Enhance and document effectiveness of diplomatic efforts and inclusion via sport by hosting sport-related visitors from around the world (Funded).

Baker, R. E. Principle Investigator ($999,999; renewable to $3+ million) with colleagues C.

Esherick and P. Baker, Sport Diplomacy Initiative Renewal, a Cooperative Agreement with the US Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs’ Sport Visitors Program, (February 2012-June 2013; renewable for 1 additional year), Project Goal: Enhance and document effectiveness of diplomatic efforts and inclusion via sport by hosting sport-related visitors from around the world (Funded).

Baker, R. E. Principle Investigator ($1,199,935; renewable to $3+ million) with colleagues C.

Esherick and P. Baker, Sport Diplomacy Initiative, a Cooperative Agreement with the US Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs’ Sport Visitors Program, (February 2011-June 2012; renewable for 2 additional years), Project Goal: Enhance and document effectiveness of diplomatic efforts and inclusion via sport (Funded).

Baker, R. E. Principle Investigator ($224,996.00) with colleague C. Esherick Sport

Diplomacy: Basketball as a vehicle for cultural exchange in Qatar. United States Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs’ SportsUnited


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Program. (Fall 2011). Project Goal: Enhance cultural understanding through sport (Awarded/Funding Cut to Department of State by Congress).

Baker, R. E. Principal Investigator. ($212, 240.00) with colleague C. Esherick (Co-PI), Basketball as a Vehicle for Cultural Exchange in India. U. S. Department of State,.

Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs’ SportsUnited Grant Program (2009- 2011), Project Goal: Enhance and document effectiveness of diplomatic efforts and inclusion via sport (Funded).

Baker, R. E. (Principal Investigator). ($1000.00). USA Football Governors’ Cup: The Best Football State. (2008). USA Football. (Co-PI : Craig Esherick). Baker, R. E. (Principal Investigator). ($3800.00). Instructional programming in archery in the sport sciences. (2005). Ohio Department of Natural Resources. (Co-PI: R. Hovatter). Baker, R. E. (Principal Investigator). ($1000.00). The phenomenon of trash talking. (2000). National Association of Basketball Coaches. Baker, R. E. (Principal Investigator). ($500.00). Development Grant for Technology

Enhancement in the Classroom. (1998). Ashland University. GRANTS SUBMITTED Baker, R.E., Lead Principle Investigator ($1,050,000.00) with Co-PIs S. Dunn, P. Baker, C.

Esherick, and A. Al Emadi Promoting Physical Activity among Qatari Men and Women Through Evidence-based Physical Activity Intervention, submitted to the Qatar National Research Foundation (Submitted 2013).

Baker, R. E., Principal Investigator, ($223,335.22), with colleague C. Esherick (Co-PI), Sport

Diplomacy: Basketball as a vehicle for cultural exchange in Colombia. United States Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs’ SportsUnited Program. Project Goal: Enhance cultural understanding through sport (Pending, Submitted 2013).

Baker, R. E., Principal Investigator, ($224, 989.00), with colleague C. Esherick (Co-PI), Sport

Diplomacy: Basketball as a vehicle for cultural exchange in Brazil United States Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs’ SportsUnited Program. Project Goal: Enhance cultural understanding through sport (Submitted 2012).

Baker, R. E. Co-Principle Investigator ($999.998.00) with colleagues C. Esherick and P. Baker

(PI), Empowering Women and Girls Through Sport: Women Using Sport for Achievement, a Cooperative Agreement with the US Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs’ Sport Visitors Program, March 2012-June 2013. Project Goal: Empower women through sport (Submitted 2012).

Baker, R. E., Principal Investigator, ($224, 939.00), with colleague C. Esherick (Co-PI), Sport

Diplomacy: Basketball as a vehicle for cultural exchange in Brazil. United States


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Department of State, Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs’ SportsUnited Program. Project Goal: Enhance cultural understanding through sport (Submitted 2010).

Baker, R. E., Principal Investigator, ($2500.00). A Qualitative Analysis of Coaches’ Perceptions Regarding Effective Leadership (submitted 2001). Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Research Reports Baker, R.E., Baker, P. H. & Harris, L. (2013). Sport Diplomacy Initiative Renewal:

Comprehensive Final Report. Submitted to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchange, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, SportsUnited, Sport Visitors Program

Baker, R. E., Baker, P. H., & Harris, L. (2013). Sport Diplomacy Initiative Renewal II: Interim

Report 1. Submitted to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, SportsUnited, Sport Visitors Program

Baker, R.E., Baker, P. H., & Harris, L. (2012). Sport Diplomacy Initiative Renewal: Interim

Report 5. Submitted to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchange, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, SportsUnited, Sport Visitors Program

Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2012). Sport Diplomacy Initiative Renewal: Interim Report 4.

Submitted to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, SportsUnited, Sport Visitors Program.



Baker, R. E., Baker, P. H., & Bonnet, L. (2012). Sport Diplomacy Initiative Renewal: Interim

Report 2. Submitted to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, SportsUnited, Sport Visitors Program.

Baker, R. E., Baker, P. H., Bonnet, L. (2012). Sport Diplomacy Initiative: Final Report

Submitted to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, SportsUnited, Sport Visitors Program



Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2012). Sport Diplomacy Initiative: Interim Report 5. Submitted to

the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, SportsUnited, Sport Visitors Program.


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Baker, R. E., Baker, P. H., & Bonnet, L. (2012). Sport Diplomacy Initiative: Interim Report 4. Submitted to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, SportsUnited, Sport Visitors Program.

Baker, R. E., Baker, P. H., & Bonnet, L. (2011). Sport Diplomacy Initiative: Interim Report 3.


Baker, R. E., & Esherick, C. (2011). Basketball as a vehicle for cultural exchange: Final report

for India. Submitted to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, SportsUnited Grant Program.

Baker, R. E., Baker, P. H., Bonnet, L. (2011). Sport Diplomacy Initiative: Interim Report 2.


Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2011). Sport Diplomacy Initiative: Interim Report 1. Submitted to

the U.S. Department of State, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, SportsUnited, Sport Visitors Program.

Baker, R. E., Miller, L., . . . Singleton, J. (2009). Review of athletic academic support services.

Research Report submitted to the George Mason Faculty Senate Athletic Council. Geide, C., Harmon, L., & Baker, R. E. (2009). Consumer motivation in the Northern Virginia

wine industry. Research Report for Mason Undergraduate Apprenticeship.

Baker, R. E., & Esherick, C. (2008). USA Football Governors’ Cup: The best football state. Funded Research Report submitted to USA Football.

Baker, R. E. (2008). The Impacts of the Final Four on a mid-major NCAA Division I

institution. Research Report submitted to George Mason Intercollegiate Athletics Department. RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS National/International Presentations (Refereed) Cuneen, J., Lawrence, H., Baker, R. E., Pastore, D., Gillentine, A., Baker, P., Gray, D. & Strode,

J. (2013). The external review process from start to finish… and to revision? Presented at the annual international conference of the North American Society for Sport Management, Austin TX.

Williams, J., & Baker R. E. (2013). Sport management accreditation: Balancing prescriptive

standards and institutional flexibility. Presented at the annual international conference of the North American Society for Sport Management, Austin TX.

Baker, R. E. Becoming marketable in HPERD-Athletics in the 21st Century. Round table


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panelist in W. Stier’s presentation for the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport at the national conference of the American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance, Charlotte, NC

Baker, R. E., Baker, P. H., Evmenova, A., & Esherick, C. (2012). Implementation and evaluation

of international sport development, peace, and diplomacy programs. Presented at the annual international conference of the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand. Sydney, Australia.

Baker, R. E., Esherick, C., El Emadi, A., & Baker, P. (2012). Sport as a Vehicle for Cross-

Cultural Education. Presented at the international conference of the Alliance for International Education. Doha, Qatar

Baker, P. H., Baker, R. E., & Esherick, C. (2012). Learning supports to enable responsible

inclusion. Presented at the international conference of the Alliance for International Education. Doha, Qatar

Pastore, D., Cuneen, J., Gray, D., Baker, R., Gillentine, A., & Lawrence, H. (2012).

Welcome back to the classroom! Moving from the administration offices to the faculty hallway. Presentation at the annual international conference of the North American Society for Sport Management, Seattle, WA..

Baker, R. E., Baker, P. H., & Esherick, C. (2012). Setting the hook: Engaging sport management

students at the onset of class. Presentation at the annual international conference of the North American Society for Sport Management, Seattle, WA.

Baker, R. E. (2012). Sport management: International industry-academy relationships.

Presentation at the Global Sport Management Forum, Taipei, Taiwan. Baker, R. E., Esherick, E., & Baker, P. H. (2011). Sport Diplomacy Initiative:. Presentation at

the Sport, Venues and Entertainment Tomorrow conference, Columbia, SC. Baker, R. E., & Esherick, C. (2011). A ‘great books’ program in sport management. Presentation

at the annual International Conference of the NASSM, London, Canada. Lawrence, H., Cuneen, J., Gray, D., Baker, R., Baker, P. & Gillentine, A. (2011). Engaging sport

management students in large lecture classes: Teaching and learning in the mass class. Presentation at the annual International Conference of the North American Society for Sport Management, London, Canada.

Baker, R. E., Esherick, C., & Kim, J. H. (2011). A cross-cultural examination of the antecedents

and consequences of hosting an international mega-event. Presentation at the annual International Conference of NASSM, London, Canada.

Lawrence, H., Cuneen, J., Baker, R., Gillentine, A., Gray, D., & Simmons, J. (2010). Millennial


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faculty: Space invaders “invade” higher education. North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Conference, Tampa, FL.

Baker, R. E.., & Esherick, C. (2010). Managing sport-based peace initiatives. NASSM, Tampa. Baker, R. E., & Esherick, C. (2010). Building a bridge to the industry in sport management.

NASSM, Tampa, FL. Baker, R. E. (2010). Problem-Based Cooperative-Competition for Sport Management. American

Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) Conference, Indianapolis, IN.

Esherick, C., & Baker, R. E. (2010). Professional draft eligibility. Panel participant at the

College Sports Research Institute Conference, Chapel Hill, NC. Scheinder, R. C., & Baker, R. E. (2009). Ethics in coaching. Pre-Olympic Conference.

Vancouver, BC, Canada. Baker, R. E., Cuneen, J., & Gillentine, A. (2009). COSMA accreditation. Sport Management

Council Day at AAHPERD, Tampa, FL. Cuneen, J., Gray, D., Baker, R. E., Lawrence, H., Kerutzer, A. (2009). Strategies and events to

enhance relationships between sport management programs and their alumnae/i. NASSM, Columbia, SC.

Baker, R. E. (2009). Problem based cooperative competition. NASSM, Columbia, SC. Cuneen, J., Gray, D., Verner, M. E., Baker, R. E., Hoeber, O., & Young, D. (2008) Teaching the

Millennial student redux: A discussion on connecting with generation me. NASSM, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Baker, R. E., Britlinger, M., Kurtenbach, F., Lim, J., Miller, G., Miller, J., Potter, B., Riker, M.,

Walker, H. (2008). Sport management internships: Industry, faculty, and student perspectives on value, learning and assessment. Panelist at AAHPERD, Fort Worth, TX.

Baker, R. E. (2007). Documenting the impacts of a NCAA Final Four appearance on a ‘mid-major' Division I university. NASSM, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Baker, R. E., & Southall, R. (2007). Proving our worth in sport management professional

preparation programs: The case for outcomes assessment. NASSM, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Baker, R. E. & Schneider, R. C. (2007). So prove it: Data-based decision-making in sport. AAHPERD, Baltimore, MD. Baker, R. E., Baker, P. H., & Schneider, R. C. (2007). Enhancing diversity through Athletic


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Inclusion: Implications for sport leaders. Sport Management Council at AAHPERD, Baltimore, MD.

Cuneen, J., Verner, E., Gray, D., Baker, R., et al. (2006). "Millennials": Teaching the post-

modern sport management student. NASSM, Kansas City, KS. Miller, L. & Baker, R.E. (2005). The altruistic leadership scale for sport. NASSM, Regina,

Canada. Hurley, T., Baker, R., & Styles, A. (2005). Why people volunteered for the 2003 Special Olympic

World Games. NASSM, Regina, Canada. Baker, R. E., & Schneider, R. (2005). Multiple task management. National Association of Girls and Women in Sport at AAHPERD, Chicago, IL. Baker, R. E. (2005). Understanding submission standards and strategies. In W.F. Stier,

(Workshop Chair), AAHPERD journal writers’ workshop. AAHPERD, Chicago, IL. Gruber, D., & Baker, R.E. (2005). Portfolios as evaluation tools and assessment

measures in athletic training education. National Athletic Trainers Association Educator’s Conference. Montgomery, TX. Cuneen, J., Verner, L. E., Baker, R. E., et al. (2004). Lessons well-learned: Sharing meaningful

sport management assignments and activities. NASSM, Atlanta, GA. Styles, A., Baker, R. E., & Hurley, T. (2004). Factors contributing to the success of the 2003

World Special Olympics staged in Ireland: A case study. NASSM, Atlanta, GA. Baker, R. E., & Schneider, R. C. (2004). Three point shot basketball plays for all levels. AAHPERD, New Orleans, LA. Attle, S., & Baker, R. (2003). Experiential learning and competition: A touch of the “real world” in our classes. NASSM, Ithaca, NY. Baker, R. E. (2003). Understanding submission standards and strategies. In W.F. Stier,

(Workshop Chair), AAHPERD journal writers’ workshop. AAHPERD, Philadelphia, PA. Baker, R. E. (2003). Preparing for the profession. In W.F. Stier (Workshop Chair), Hints on job

hunting strategies and how to become more marketable within HPERD and athletics. AAHPERD, Philadelphia, PA. Baker, R. E. (2003). Effective strategies for sport leaders. AAHPERD, Philadelphia, PA. Baker, P., & Baker, R. (2003). Supporting students with emotional/behavioral needs in the


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extracurricular arena: Utilizing the Win-Zone. Midwest Symposium for Leadership in Behavior Disorders, Kansas City, KS. Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2002). Building scholarly partnerships. NASSM, Alberta, Canada. Schneider, R. C., & Baker, R. E. (2002). The sport management tenure-track challenge: The

assistant professor’s perspective. Sport Management Council at AAHPERD, San Diego, CA.

Baker, R.E. & Schneider, R.C. (2002). Obtaining maximum effort and results from your athletes

trough motivation. National Association of Sport and Physical Education at AAHPERD, San Diego, CA.

Baker, R. E. & Arendt, T. (2001). An examination of the congruence of perceptions among

scholastic sport leaders regarding the evaluation of coaching performance. NASSM, Virginia Beach, VA.

Baker, R. E., & Schneider, R. C. (2001). Selection and retention strategies to enhance success of sport leaders. Sport Management Council at AAHPERD, Cincinnati, OH. Baker, R. E. (2001). Marketability in sport. In W. F. Stier (Workshop Chair), How tobBecome

more marketable within HPERD&A: Hints, strategies, and tactics for finding jobs in the 21st century. National Association of Girls and Women in Sport at AAHPERD, Cincinnati, OH.

Baker, R. E., Baker, P. H., & Schank, M. (2000). The economic and public relations impact of athletic inclusion: A case study. NASSM, Colorado Springs, CO. Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2000). Professional dominance or personal autonomy: Ethical

decision-making and achieving the Win Zone in athletic inclusion. NASSM, CO.Springs. Baker, R. E. (2000). Careers in sport. In W. F. Stier, (Workshop Chair), Career opportunities within HPERD&A and appropriate strategies for finding jobs in the new millennium. National Association for Sport and Physical Education at AAHPERD, Orlando, FL. Baker, R. E., & Baker P. H. (2000). The economic and public relations impact of athletic inclusion: A case study. Sport Management Council at AAHPERD, Orlando, FL. Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (1999). Professional dominance or personal autonomy: Achieving

the Win-Zone in the decision-making process for athletic inclusion. North American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS) Conference, Cleveland, OH.

Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (1999). Athletic inclusion: Accommodating athletes with special

needs. International Conference on Sport and Society, Marquette, MI.


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Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (1999). Athletic inclusion: The impact of athletes with special needs. NASSM, Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

Baker, R. E. (1998). Constituent use of power and authority in athletic governance: An

examination of needs, systemic dysfunction, and reform alternatives. NASSM, Buffalo. State Presentations (Refereed) Cuneen, J., Pastore, D., Baker, R.E., Darby, L., & Berger, B. (2012). The external review

process from start to finish. Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (OAHPERD), Columbus, OH.

Pastore,D., Cuneen, J., Baker, R.E., Berger, B., & Darby, L. (2011). The good, the bad, the

return: From faculty to administrator to faculty. Ohio Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (OAHPERD), Columbus, OH.

Cuneen, J., Pastore,D., & Baker, R.E. (2010). Getting attention: Ways to publicize your

HPERD program activities. OAHPERD, Columbus, OH. Bechtel,P. A., Cuneen, J., Pastore,D., & Baker, R. E. (2008). You're hired! The job search and interview process. OAHPERD, Columbus, OH. Styles, A., Baker, R. E., & Hurley, T. (2006). The development of civic ownership and factors

impacting volunteers’ motivation at the 2003 World Special Olympic Games in Ireland. OAHPERD, Columbus, OH.

Baker, R., & Attle, S. (2006). The pros and cons of outcomes assessment in HPERD. OAHPERD, Columbus, OH. Baker, R. E., & Cuneen, J. (2005). Maximize your success through professionalism. OAHPERD,

Columbus, OH. Crabiel, J., & Baker, R. E. (2005). Strategies for successful facility coordinators. OAHPERD,

Columbus, OH. Attle, S., & Baker, R. E. (2005). Students as consumers. OAHPERD, Columbus, OH.

Baker, R. E., Cuneen, J., & Patore, D. (2004). Job search strategies. OAHPERD, Columbus,

OH. Pastore, D., Cuneen, J., & Baker, R. (2003). Goodness of fit: Matching your job to your interests, goals, and core values. OAHPERD, Dayton, OH. Attle, S., & Baker, R. (2003). Cooperative learning in a competitive environment for the sport

sciences. OAHPERD, Dayton, OH.


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Styles, A., Mulroony, A., & Baker, R. (2002). Liability issues in sport and physical education. OAHPERD, Cleveland, OH. Cuneen, J., Pastore, D., & Baker, R. (2002). Getting attention! Publicizing your HPERD

programs in local and regional media. OAHPERD, Cleveland, OH. Baker, R. E. (2001). Coaching to meet athletes’ needs. OAHPERD, Toledo, OH. Baker, R. E., & Nunes, C. (2001). Effective sport leadership strategies: A guide for personal improvement. OAHPERD, Toledo, OH. Baker, R. E. (1999). Ensuring integrity in coaching. OAHPERD, Columbus, OH. Workshops (Invited) Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2012). External funding in sport management: Now what?

Workshop conducted for The Ohio State University Sport Management Doctoral Seminar, Columbus, OH.

Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2011). Strategies for teaching the mass class. Workshop for the ITL

Conference at George Mason University. Baker, R. E., & Esherick, C. (2010). Sport leadership and coaching academy. Workshop

conducted for 12 representatives of the Basketball Federation of India, Fairfax, VA (funded by U.S. Department of State).

Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2010). Obtaining external funds. Workshop conducted for The

Ohio State University Sport Management Doctoral Seminar, Columbus, OH. Baker, R. E. (2008). Research and collaboration. Workshop conducted for The Ohio State University Sport Management Doctoral Seminar, Columbus, OH. Baker, R. E. (2007). Issues in school-based sport. SCHOOL TALK, syndicated PBS

television program, Norton: MA. Baker, R. E. (2007). Opening Keynote: Professional preparation in collegiate sport.

Athletic Leadership Initiative. Burlington, VT (conference cancelled). Baker, R. E. (2007). Closing Keynote: Professional preparation in collegiate sport.

Athletic Leadership Initiative. Burlington, VT (conference cancelled). Baker, R. E. (2005). Roles in university administration. Panelist in D. Mahoney’s Past

President’s Workshop at NASSM, Regina, CA. Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2005). Reframing scholarship. Workshop conducted for The Ohio

State University Sport Management Doctoral Seminar, Columbus, OH.


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Baker, R. E. (1998-2005). Conducted American Sport Education Program for National

Federation Interscholastic Coaches Education Program (NFICEP). Multiple locations, OH.

Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2003). Research initiatives and collaboration. Workshop

conducted for The Ohio State University Sport Management Doctoral Seminar, Columbus, OH.

Baker, R. E. (2001). Assessment workshop. Conducted for Faculty College Session at Ashland

University, Ashland, OH. Baker, R. E., & Baker, P. H. (2001). Building scholarly partnerships. Workshop conducted for

The Ohio State University Sport Management Doctoral Seminar, Columbus, OH. MEDIA INVOLVEMENT Representative Sample of Media Impact from Final Four Study Rovell, D. (Host), Baker, R. E. (Interviewee), & Maxwell, D. (Interviewee). (2008, March 20).

The Cinderella story: The madness and the money [Televised News]. Squawk Box. New York, NY: CNBC.

Seabrook, A. (Host), Baker, R. E. (Interviewee), & Gruber, C. (2008, March 29). To the surprise

victor go the freshman applications [National Public Radio]. All Things Considered. Washington, D.C.: NPR. Transcript available at http://news.wvpubcast.org/templates/ transcript/transcript.php?storyId=89213750

Baker, R. E. (Interviewee). (2008, March). Mason returns to NCAA tournament [Radio]. ESPN

Radio. Baltimore, MD: ESPN. Sullivan, J. (2010, May 21). Clamoring to get in the game. Washington Business Journal.

Retrieved from http://washington.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2010/ 05/24/focus1.html

Knowledge@Wharton. (2010, March 31). Big game(s): College basketball’s full court money

press. Research at Penn. Retrieved from http://www.upenn.edu/researchatpenn/ article.php?1758&bus

Tankersley, K. (2010, Summer). What does basketball success mean for the university? Baylor Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.baylormag.com/story.php?story=006451

Branch, J. (2008, March 20). What the Final Four means, by Jim Larranaga. New York Times.

Retrieved from http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/03/20/what-the-final-four-means-by-jim-larranaga/

Syken, B. (2006, June 26). Patriot gains: George Mason's Final Four run boosted its hoops

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/topic/article/Bill_Syken/1900-01-01/2100-12-31/mdd/index.htm


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program but might give the university itself a bigger lift. Sports Illustrated, 32. Rexrode, J. (2010, March 21). Spoils of fame ruin G-Mason’s mystique. Rivals.com.

Retrieved from http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=ys-geomason032008 Potter, D. (2008, March 23). Flutie effect is real, study shows. The Associated Press. Retrieved

from http://www.seattlepi.com/cbasketball/356135_flutie24.html Littmann, C. (2010, May 12). George Mason's NCAA tournament run produced staggering

attention. The Sporting News. Retrieved from http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the_ sporting_blog/entry/view/65782/george_masons_ncaa_tournament_run_produced_staggering_attention

Malhotra, H. B. (2010, May 10). College basketball: A billion dollar business. Epoch Times.

Retrieved from http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/content/view/35140/ Gancy, G. (2010, March 14). Wofford, city get ready for NCAA tournament game.

GoUpstate.com. Retrieved from http://www.goupstate.com/article/20100314/ ARTICLES/100319810?p=all&tc=pgall

Helyar, J. (2008, March 27). NCAA longshot Western Kentucky already has won. Bloomberg

Media. Retrieved from http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid= aWMxB_8Sg6dM

Kilgore, A. (2008, March 19). Mason is back on road in search of new kicks. Washington Post.

Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/ 03/18/ AR2008031802858.html

Potter, D. (2008, March 8). Schools score big when sports teams win. USA Today. Retrieved

from http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2008-03-23-1566731202_x.htm Dixon, R. (2010, April 28). Final Four press earned Mason $677 million in free publicity,

study finds. Connect2Mason.com. Retrieved from http://www.connect2mason.com/ content/professor-final-four-press-earned-mason-677-million-free-publicity

Biemiller, L. (2008, March 30). Amid basketball euphoria, Davidson's admissions officials fret

about yield. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from http://chronicle.com/ article/Amid-Basketball-Euphoria/40661>

Biderman, A. (2008, Spring/Summer). RHT’s sport management director examines impact of Final Four run. CEHD Magazine. 16-17.

Wolverton, B. (2008, March 17). George Mason U drew big spike in interest. The Chronicle of

Higher Education. Retrieved from http://chronicle.com/article/George-Mason-U-Drew-Big-Sp/595/


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Brown, C. (2008, April 4). For Final Four schools, trip can be a costly game. The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved from http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/ latestnews/stories/040408dnspofinalfourexpenses.3be69fc.html

Gallagher, M. (2010, March 24). UNI puts best foot forward. Souix City Journal. Retrieved from http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/article_e4bde670-5163-5bfa-a0f1-896addfb7d35.html

Cohn, B. (2009, March 6). The Final Four effect. The Washington Times. Retrieved from http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/mar/6/the-final-four-effect/print/ Nunn, S., & Ritchey, S. J. (2008, August). We rule---here’s how we know. Northern Virginia

Magazine. Retrieved from http://www.northernvirginiamag.com/tag/gmu Sauer, S. (2008, March 24). Eight percent. The Sports Economist. Retrieved from http://

thesportseconomist.com/labels/college%20sports.htm Kissinger, D. B., & Miller, M. T. (Eds). (2009). College student-athletes: Challenges,

opportunities, and policy implications (p. 27). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Edgerly, J. (2008, Spring). The business of being Cinderella: University releases study on Final Four impact. The Mason Spirit. Retrieved from http://spirit.gmu.edu/archives/

spring08/cinderella.html Representative Sample of Media Impact from Department of State Grant Project Yahoo! News. (2010, July 16). Indian basketball coaches train in USA. Yahoo! News India.

Retrieved from http://in.news.yahoo.com/20/20100716/1416/tnl-indian-basketball-coaches-train-in-u_1.html

The Kaur Group. (2010, July). Development of basketball in India. Sports Doing Good

Retrieved from http://sportsdoinggood.com/2009/11/19/development-of-basketball-in-india/

The Kaur Group. (2010, July). George Mason faculty take basketball to India. Retrieved from http://sportsdoinggood.com/2009/11/19/development-of-basketball-in-india

Mulla, R. (2010). Mason takes basketball to India. You Tube. Retrieved from http://www.

youtube.com/watch?v=zcpl0rLUci8 Mulla, R. (2009, December 17). Mason takes basketball to India. WorldNews.com. Retrieved

from http://wn.com/baker_esherick White, M. (2010, April 1). Indiana college hopes for ‘Hoosiers’ moment. Pittsburg Post-

Gazette. Retrieved from http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10091/1047189-291.stm


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Madhok, K. (2010, April 22). An international assist: American coaches hold coaching clinics and camps in India. SLAM: Your source for the best in basketball. Retrieved from https://mail.gmu.edu/en/mail.html?sid=YhpljQjRojo&lang=en

Sandip, G. (2010, April 8). US basketball gurus to hold camp in Chennai. Indian Express. Deccan Chronicle Correspondent. (2010, April 9). US basketball clinic gets underway. Chennai Chronicle. Consulate General of the United States. (2010, April). Basketball clinic bridges cultures and

talents. Retrieved from http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/basketballclinic.html Basketball Federation of India. (2010, July 13). Indian basketball coaches return home after

training at GMU. Retrieved from http://www.indiabasketball.org/newsdetails.php?id= 186&news=Indian Coaches GMU

U.S. Department of State & SportsUnited (n.d.). Basketball as a vehicle for cultural exchange.

Retrieved from http://exchanges.state.gov/sports/grants/bball-india-0110.html Sun Gazette. (2009, November 12). GMU faculty spreading basketball throughout India.

Retrieved from http://www.sungazette.net/articles/2009/11/12/fairfax/news/fe364b.txt Sun Gazette. (2009, November 20). Fairfax schools & military. Retrieved from http://www.

sungazette.net/articles/2009/11/20/weekly_columns/col844l.txt Fox Sports, LexisNexis Feed. (2010, April 3). Faculty members return to India to raise cultural

awareness through basketball. Retrieved from http://msn.foxsports.com/ collegebasketball/story/FACULTY-MEMBERS-RETURN-TO-INDIA-TO-RAISE-CULTURAL-AWARENESS-THROUGH-BASKETBALL-27497136

Kumar, A. (2010, April 6). JdBASKETBALL and George Mason U. return to India to raise

cultural awareness through basketball. Asia-Basket. Retrieved from http://www.asia- basket.com/India/basketball.asp?NewsID=188206

Sports Reporter. (2010, April 8). U.S. coaches’ clinic begins. The Hindu. Retrieved from

http://www.hindu.com/2010/04/08/stories/2010040864262200.htm Mulla, R. (2009, November 11). Mason faculty members take basketball to India. The Mason

Gazette. Retrieved from http://gazette.gmu.edu/articles/15150 Mason Media Blog. (2010, April 13). Raising cultural awareness through basketball. Mason

Media Blog. Retrieved from http://mediablog.gmu.edu/2010/04/raising-cultural-awareness-through-basketball/

Representative Sample of Media Impact from Program Development/Professional Growth Walker, M. (2010, March). Dr. Bob Baker announced as NASSM’s 2010 Distinguished


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Educator. NASSM News, 13(2), 1, 6. Sooboo, H. (2010, March 11). Robert E. Baker C.A.G.S. ’86, Ed.D. ’95: Setting new sports

standards. Tribe Spotlight. Retrieved from https://www.wmalumni.com/ ?tribe_spotlight_0110

Bishop, G. (2008, April 18). Professor Casserly’s lessons outline a course for living. New York

Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/13/sports/football/ 13casserly.html

Madison, D., & Mulla, R. (2009). Undergraduates explore the world of research with their

faculty mentors. University News. Retrieved from http://news.gmu.edu/articles/675 Edgerly, J. (2008, October 20). Sport management program prepares sport leaders of

tomorrow. The Mason Gazette. Retrieved from http://gazette.gmu.edu/articles/12665 Varney, N. (Producer & Host), & Baker, R. E. (Interviewee). (2007). Physical education and

sports in school [Syndicated Public Television, segment 502]. School Talk. Morton, MA: School Talk, Inc.

Additional Media and General Information Additional national/international coverage can be found in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Capital Examiner, the Niagara Gazette, College Athletics Clips.com, RichmondBizSense.com, the Washington Post, the Fairfax Times, the Potomac News, the Manassas Journal Messenger, over 130 Associated Press media outlets, and untold online outlets (e.g. a Google search of ‘robert baker ncaa george mason’ yields 16,200 results; a Google search for ‘robert baker final four george mason’ yields 1,520,000 results; a Google search for ‘bob baker india basketball george mason’ yields 435,000 results; and a Google search for ‘robert baker india basketball george mason’ yields 1,500,000 results). I also participated in the CEHD Promotional video (2006); and have been featured in CEHD News, Mason in the News, OSP Newsletter, and other George Mason publications. International Diplomacy/Consultation Met with nearly every group of sport visitors (~500 people) visiting the U.S. on our Sport

Diplomacy Initiative. 2010 -present Presented on the U.S. sport system to Chinese visitors, Saudi Arabian and Iraqi officials, South

Sudanese ministry representatives, Qatari Olympic committee members, and Israeli and Palestinian sport managers. 2010 - present.

Met with Venezuelan baseball coaches and Danish news media representative. 2005.

SERVICE

Editorial Board Service Journal of Applied Sport Management. Inaugural Editorial Board Appointment. 2013.


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International Journal of Sport Management & Marketing. Referee. 2010-2011. Journal of Coaching Education. Editorial Board Appointment. 2010-2013. Ghana Physical Education & Sport Journal. Editorial Board Appointment. 2010-2012. QUEST. Editorial Board Appointment. 2006-present. International Journal of Sport Management. Editorial Board Appointment. 2002-present. Sport Management Education Journal. Inaugural Editorial Board Appointment. 2006-2007. Journal of Research for the International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation,

Sport and Dance. Editorial Board Appointment. 2004-2007. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (JOPERD). Special Issue Referee. 2003. FutureFocus: The Journal of OAHPERD. Editorial Board Memeber. 2001-2006. National & International Scholarly Service NASMM. Section Head of Referees for scholarly conference abstract reviews. 2010-2012. NASSM. Referee for scholarly conference abstracts. 2000-2002, 2006-2012. Elsevier. Reviewer of proposed sport management-related text proposals. 2006-2007. Collegiate Press. Editorial Advisory Board Member (Sabock, Coaching: A Realistic Perspective,

8th Ed.). 2001-04. External Reviewer for faculty pursuing promotion and tenure at their respective institutions, both

nationally and internationally. 2003-present. Research Consortium. AAHPERD. Reviewer of poster submissions. 2003. McGraw -Hill Publishers. Reviewer of text revisions. (Coakley, Sport in Society, 8th Ed.;

Williams, Applied Sport Psychology, 4th Ed.). 2002-2003. Prentice-Hall Publishing. Reviewer of new and revised texts. (Shank, Sports Marketing). 2000. Allyn & Bacon Publishers. Reviewer of new texts and text revision proposals. (Anshel, Sport

Psychology: From Theory to Practice; Shelly, Detling, and Howland, SuppleMENTAL Basketball Guide). 1999.


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Professional Service – Leadership Activities Past-President, NASSM. 2013-2014. Task Force on NASSM Organizational Structure. 2013 President, NASSM. 2012-2013. Founding Board Member, World Association for Sport Management (WASM). 2012-present. President-Elect, NASSM. 2011-2012. Chair, Strategic Planning Task Force. NASSM. 2011-present. DSME Awards Committee. NASSM. 2010-present. Task Force on Industry Relations and Sponsorship. NASSM. 2011. Task Force on Conference Video Policy. NASSM. 2010. Vice-Chair & Commissioner. Inaugural Board of Commissioners. COSMA. 2008- 2011 Executive Council Member. NASSM. 2007-2009; 2011-present Chair, Awards Committee, NASSM. 2008-2009.

New Initiatives Task Force. NASSM. 2008-2009. Education Task Force. NASSM. 2007. Executive Board. Ohio Sport Management Group. 2000-2003. Division Chair for the Science of Coaching. OAHPERD. 2002-2004. Nominee for Executive Committee. NASSM. (not elected). 2001. Vice-President for Sport Sciences. OAHPERD. 1999-2001. Reader. Advanced Placement History Exam. ETS. 1998-2000. Professional Service – Institutional Institutional Service, George Mason University. Chair Pro-Tem. Faculty Senate Athletic Council. GMU. 2010-present Chair, Oversight Subcommittee, Athletic Council. GMU. 2011-present.


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Faculty Senate Athletic Council. GMU. 2005-present. NCAA Recertification Process. Academic Integrity SubCommittee. GMU. 2009-2010. ‘Blue Ribbon Panel’ reviewing Mason Mascot. GMU. 2006-2008. Chair, Academic Integrity SubCommittee. Faculty Senate Athletic Council. GMU. 2007-2011. Developed instrument and evaluated Academic Support Services. GMU. 2006-2007. Conducted a comprehensive study of the impacts of the Final Four. GMU. 2006-present. Institutional Service, SRHT, CEHD, George Mason University. Member, Tenure-Track Annual Review Committee, CEHD, George Mason University. 2013. Member, SRHT Curriculum Committee, SRHT, George Mason University. 2010-2012. Member, CEHD Council, 2009-2011, 2012- present. Chair, Sport Management Committee. SRHT. George Mason University. 2005-present. Chair, Coaching Committee, SRHT. George Mason University. 2005-present. Member, SRHT/SRST Graduate Committee, SRHT, George Mason University, 2005-present. Member, Coordinator’s Committee, SRHT, George Mason University. 2005-present. Chair, Sport Management Search Committee, SRHT. George Mason University. 2006-2007. Master of Ceremonies at National Assn of Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS) Day, PW, 2007. Shared research with NCAA Executive VP James Isch and the Brookings Institute, 2007. Institutional Service, Ashland University Chair, Athletic Committee. Elected Representative of the College of Education. AU. 2001-2005. Education Executive Committee. Administrative Appointment. College of Ed. AU. 2002-2005. Program Team Leader, Sport Sciences. AU, OH. 2002-2005. Chair, Assessment Task Force. Faculty Senate Appointment. AU. 2001-2002. Chair, Sport Education Task Force to Review Graduate Programming. AU. 2003-2004.


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Chair, Ad Hoc Committee to Examine Basic Physical Education Program. AU. 2001. Chair, Precursor to the Faculty Senate Assessment Committee. AU. 2000-2001. Senator. Faculty Senate. Elected Representative, College of Education. AU. 1998-2002. Secretary, Curriculum Committee. College of Education. AU. 1998-2002. Graduate Council. Elected Representative, College of Education. AU. 1998-2004. Curriculum Committee, College of Education. AU. 1997-2004. Program Team Committee, Sport Sciences Department, AU. 1997-2004. Athletic Committee. Senate Appointment & Elected Representative. AU. 1999-2004. Ad Hoc Committee for Physical Education Basic Instruction Program Evaluation, AU.1997-98. Faculty Senate. Alternate Senator for Ashland University Faculty Senate. 1997. Other Institutional Service Athletic Policy Advisory Committee. William & Mary. 1986-87. Collegewide Planning and Priorities Committee. William & Mary. 1986-87. Outreach & Community Service Sponsored the Girls on the Run 5K at Mason, 2010. Sponsored DCSportsFan football/basketball banquet. NBC,ABC,CBS media. 2008-2010. Hosted male and female basketball and soccer teams, from Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia,

and Egypt, as requested by U.S. Department of State. NBC media coverage 2009-present. Presented sport management information to students and faculty at area high schools (e.g. South

County, TC Williams, North Stafford, Fairfax, Chesapeake). 2006-present. Assisted in coaching U10 Amateur Athletic Union basketball team. 2009. Consultant to Vermillion School District. Guided the development and implementation of a

coaches’ performance appraisal process. 1998-2004. Consultant to Men’s Head Basketball Coach. Ashland University. 1998-2003. ETS. San Antonio, TX. Faculty Reader of Advanced Placement U.S. History Exams. 1998-2002.


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Roger Lyon’s Camp of Champions. Assisted in Camp operation and instruction. 1998-2000. Team Shoot Outs. Assisted in Ashland University’s operation of day camps. 1998-1999. Eagle Buddies. Assisted with Saturday morning youth basketball clinics. 1998-2001. Mapleton Middle School. Conducted Skills-Development Basketball Camp. 1997. Poquoson Parks and Recreation Department. Organized 3-on-3 Basketball. 1993. Poquoson Parks and Recreation Department. Established Summer Basketball League. 1991-93. Poquoson City Public Schools. Organized a Summer Enrichment Program. 1991-93. Poquoson Parks and Recreation Department. Organized and directed a Summer Camp. 1991-92. State Sports Committee, Virginia Special Olympics. Participated in the development of a

statewide Special Olympics coaching association and accreditation program. 1988-89. American Coaching Effectiveness Program (now, ASEP). National Coordinator of College

Systems and National Faculty Member. 1987-88. HONORS and ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Sport Management Outstanding Achievement Award. National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE). Recognition for lifetime scholarship, service and teaching contributions to the sport management discipline. Received in April 2011 upon selection by the AAHPERD Board of Directors. Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM). Recognition for my cumulative body of work and contributions to the discipline. Received in June 2010 upon selection by the NASSM Executive Council and the NASSM Awards Committee after a competitive review of nominees.


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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Professional Affiliations & Leadership Roles NORTH AMERICAN SOCIETY for SPORT MANAGEMENT (NASSM)

• Program Chair, NASSM Conference (2013-2014) • Past-President (2013) • President (2012) • President-Elect (2011) • Structure Review Task Force (2013-) • Chair, Strategic Planning Task Force (2012-) • Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award winner (2010) • Nominee, President-Elect (2010) • Section Head, Proposal Review (2009-2012) • Executive Council Member (2007-2009) • Chair, Awards Committee (2008-2009) • Awards Committee (2007, 2010-2012) • Task Forces (Video Policy, New Initiatives, Education, Sponsorship; 2007-2012) • Proposal Referee for international conference (2000-2002, 2006-2010) • Submitted as Nominee for Executive Committee (2001, 2006, 2007) • Presenter at international conference (1998-present) • Inaugural Editorial Board member, Sport Management Education Journal (2006-2007) • Contributor, JSM Digest, Journal of Sport Management (2007-2009) • Reviewer for Student Research Competition (2007-present)

COMMISSION ON SPORT MANAGEMENT ACCREDITATION (COSMA)

• Appointed to the inaugural Board of Commissioners (five members) (2008) • Vice-Chair of the Board of Commissioners (2008-2011)

WORLD ASSOCIATION FOR SPORT MANAGEMENT

• Named to the inaugural Board of WASM (12 members worldwide) (2012) • First signee of the Charter Document establishing WASM

AMERICAN ALLIANCE for HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, and

DANCE (AAHPERD) • Outstanding Achievement in Sport Management Award (2011). • Presenter at national convention (1999-2010) • Presented at national conference in sessions endorsed by:

o NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for SPORT and PHYSICAL EDUCATION (NASPE)

o SPORT MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (SMC) o COACHES COUNCIL (CC) o NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of GIRLS and WOMEN in SPORT (NAGWS) o RESEARCH CONSORTIUM

• Guest Referee, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (JOPERD) (2002-2003)


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SPORT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REVIEW COUNCIL

• Portfolio Reviewer for institutional submissions (2005-2007) NATIONAL COUNCIL for the ACCREDITATION of COACHING EDUCATION

• Editorial Board, Journal of Coaching Education (2010-2013) • Attended inaugural Coaching Congress (1998)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION for SPORT and PHYSICAL EDUCATION (NASPE)

• NASPE representative speaking to schools regarding sport management (2006) RESEARCH CONSORTIUM

• Proposal Referee for sport management-related topics (2003)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of BASKETBALL COACHES (NABC) • Long-standing member (1982-present) • Awarded grant to study trash-talking.

OHIO ASSOCIATION for HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, and DANCE

• Vice-President for Sport Sciences (1999-2001) • Division Chair, Science of Coaching (2002-2004) • Referee for conference proposals (1998-2004) • Referee for FutureFocus, OAHPERD Journal (1998-2006)

OHIO SPORT MANAGEMENT GROUP

• Executive Board (2000-2003) INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL for HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, SPORT and DANCE (ICHPER-SD)

• Referee, Journal of Research for ICHPER-SD (2004-2008)

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS Founding Board Member, WASM. (2012). President, NASSM. (2012). Elected as President-Elect. NASSM. (2011) Sport Management Outstanding Achievement Award. NASPE. (2011) Distinguished Sport Management Educator Award. NASSM. (2010). Founding Board Member, COSMA (2008) Member at Large. Executive Council. NASSM. (2008). Teaching Excellence Award. George Mason, Finalist. (2009) Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. Selection. (2003, 2004) Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Selection. (1996, 1998) Who's Who in the World. Selection. (1996) Phi Delta Kappa, Education Honor Society (1999) Poquoson High School Teacher of the Year. Nominee. (1993)


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Kappa Delta Pi, Education Honor Society (Treasurer) (1987)

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Curriculum Vita ROBERT E. BAKER EducationCurriculum Vita 1 Curriculum Vita ROBERT E. BAKER Education Ed.D. May 1995 Higher Education: Athletic Administration, The College of William