Professional Address PO Box 8076 Statesboro, GA 30460 Phone: 912-601-9824 Email: cbarnhill@georgiasouthern.edu Current Employment Education Georgia Southern University Assistant Professor of Sport Management Graduate Program Coordinator PhD. Sport Management August, 2011 Advisor: Dr. Brian Turner Dissertation Title: An examination of the antecedents and outcomes of psychological contract violation of intercollegiate student-athletes East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tennessee Master of Business Administration May, 2004 University of Tennessee Knoxville, Tennessee B.S. Sport Management May, 2002 Minor Business Administration Research Interests My research interests are primarily in the area of organizational behavior and leadership in sports organizations. I also explore topics related to sport consumer behavior, sport law, and education of sport management students. Publications Barnhill, C. R., & Palmero, M. (in press). Should WAU move to FBS? Case Studies in Sport Management. Case Studies in Sport Management. Barnhill. C. R., & Palmero, M. (in press). Marketing FBS Football to Students at Wisconsin State. Case Studies in Sport Management.
Christopher R. Barnhill, PhD. Page 2 Barnhill, C. R., Palmero, M., & Kim, W. (in press). Students perceptions of the benefits and costs of transitioning to FBS football: An exploratory study. Journal of Contemporary Athletics. Barnhill, C. R., & Turner, B. A. (in press). The impact of psychological contract breach on student-athlete satisfaction, perceived in-role performance, and organizational citizenship behaviors. Journal of Applied Sport Management. Barnhill, C. R., & Turner, B. A. (2014). Psychological contract breach between coaches and student-athletes: The impact on team commitment. Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics, 7, 245-262. Barnhill, C. R., Czekanski, W. A., & Turner, B. A. (2013). Psychological contracts and student-athlete retention. Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education, 7(1), 20-40. Barnhill, C. R., & Turner, B. A. (2013). Broken promises: The Effect of psychological contract violation on student-athletes trust and intentions to leave their team. Journal of Intercollegiate Sport, 6, 179-195. Research in Progress Manuscripts in progress Barnhill, C. R., & Brown, L. E. (Manuscript in progress). The effects of age and experience on employees perceptions of psychological contract fulfillment. Barnhill, C. R., Pfleegor, A. G., & Czekanski, W. A. (Manuscript in progress). Getting to know our students: A baseline study of Intro to Sport Management students. Barnhill, C. R., & Phillips, K. (Research in progress). Deconstructing the student-athlete psychological contract: A qualitative look at student-athletes expectations of their college experience. Brown, L. E., & Barnhill, C. R. (Manuscript in progress). Employee expectations of CSR practices: A psychological contract perspective. Brown, L. E., & Barnhill, C. R. (Manuscript in progress). What is our mission? The effect of mission statements on employee expectations of CSR practices. Czekanski, W. A., & Barnhill, C. R. (Manuscript in progress). Recruiting the studentathlete: An examination of college decision process. Thorn, D., Czekanski, W. A., & Barnhill, C. R. (Manuscript in progress). The impact of organizational structure on psychological contracts: A case study of an intercollegiate athletic department.
Page 3 Research in Progress Barnhill, C. R. (Research in progress). Creativity in sport organizations. Barnhill, C. R., & Brown, L. E. (Research in progress) Outcomes of psychological contract expectations of sport organization employees. Lee, H. W., Barnhill, C. R., & Gipson, C. (Research in progress). Points of attachment to the university: The effect on student attendance at sporting events. Williams, D., & Barnhill, C. R. (Research in progress). Legal issues related to NCAA graduate transfer regulations. Scholarly Presentations National / International Presentations Pfleegor, A. G., Barnhill, C. R., & Czekanski, W. A. (September, 2015). A snapshot of sport management students demographics, backgrounds, and career expectations in the United States. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the European Association for Sport Management (EASM), Dublin, Ireland. Brown, L. E., & Barnhill, C. R. (June, 2015). Employee expectations of CSR practices: A psychological contract perspective. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Ottawa, Ontario. Barnhill, C. R., Czech, D. R., & Phillips, K. (April, 2015). Deconstructing the studentathlete psychological contract. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), Columbia, South Carolina. Thorn, D., Czekanski, W. A., & Barnhill, C. R. (April, 2015). Who's the boss? A case study of physiological contracts and multiple contract makers. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), Columbia, South Carolina. Barnhill, C. R., & Palmero, M. (May, 2014). Students reasons for supporting a move from FCS to FBS. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Barnhill, C. R., Czech, D. R., & Turner, B. A. (April, 2014). Terms of the student-athlete psychological contract: A thematic analysis. Paper accepted for poster presentation at the annual meeting of the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), Columbia, South Carolina.
Page 4 Czekanski, W. A., & Barnhill, C. R. (April, 2014). Factors influencing student-athlete school choice: Creating and evaluating a new instrument. Paper accepted for poster presentation at the annual meeting of the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), Columbia, South Carolina. Brown, L. E., Bruffy, K., Barnhill, C. R., & Czekanski, W. A. (May, 2012). Sharing the doctoral experience: Using peer-to-peer relationships to enhance the doctoral student experience. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Seattle, Washington. Barnhill, C. R., & Turner, B. A. (June, 2011). An examination of the antecedents and outcomes of psychological contract violation in intercollegiate student-athletes. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), London, Ontario. Barnhill, C. R., Czekanski, W. A., & Turner, B. A. (June, 2010). The role of psychological contract violation in student-athlete retention. Paper accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Tampa, Florida. Market Research Funded Research Rawlings Sporting Goods Inc. July 2012 May 2013 Gathered consumer opinion regarding current and potential product offerings Conducted multiple data collections for the corporation Conducted regular meetings with Rawlings product managers to gain and provide feedback based on research findings Oversaw a team of approximately 20 undergraduate students who assisted in data collections Non-Funded Research Georgia Southern University Athletic Department December 2014 Present Collecting demographics and consumer behavior information for the athletic department Exploring changes in fan behaviors following a transition from FCS to FBS football and a move from the Southern Conference to the Sun Belt Conference Athletic Department March 2010 Collected data related to demographics and consumer behavior of spectators at men s ice hockey games
Page 5 Provided marketing and promotion recommendations for the athletic department Johnson City Symphony Orchestra May 2004 Collected demographic data of symphony subscribers Teaching Experience Georgia Southern University Assistant Professor of Sport Management June 2013 Current Statesboro, Georgia Courses Designed & Taught SMGT 2130: Introduction to Sport Management SMGT 3230: Economics of Sport SMGT 3238: Management of Sport Organizations SMGT 3330: Sport Promotion & Marketing SMGT 4330: Facility and Event Management SMGT 4337: Legal Aspects of Sport SMGT 4338: Sport Policy Development SMGT 4630: Baseball in American Culture SMGT 6330: Social and Ethical Issues in Sport and Leisure Graduate level course SMGT 7335: Sport Law & Risk Management Graduate level course Administrative Duties Graduate Program Coordinator Review and make admission decisions on program applicants. Advise all students within the program Recruit and supervise teaching and research assistants Prepare annual assessment reports Prepare reports for accreditation Oversee development and implementation of significant changes to program of study Maryville University St. Louis, Missouri Assistant Professor of Sport Business Management August 2011 May 2013 Courses Designed & Taught SPMT 300: Event & Facility Management SPMT 380: Legal Aspects of Sport SPMT 420: Sport Finance
Page 6 SPMT 620: Economics of Sport & Entertainment Management Graduate level elective in MBA program BUS 150: Business Communications Part of Business Administration core curriculum FIN 312: Principles of Finance Part of Business Administration core curriculum MKT 360: Principles of Marketing Part of Business Administration core curriculum MGMT 487: Leadership Elective in the Business Administration program Administrative Duties Oversaw the Sport Business Management major volunteer experience program Advised approximately 45 undergraduate Sport Business Management majors Oversaw the program s website and social media outlets Other Duties Developed and enhanced relationships with local sports organizations Served on university committees Assisted in the development of curriculum Lecturer Physical Activity and Educational Services September 2010 June 2011 Courses Designed & Taught PAES 545: Programming in Sport & Recreation Course covered topics relevant to the planning, development, and implementation of a business plan for sports organizations Graduate Teaching Associate Physical Activity and Educational Services September 2008 September 2010 Courses Designed & Taught PAES 137: Sport for the Spectator Course examined current events and social issues in sports Various skill and practica courses
Page 7 Other Duties Practicum Supervisor and Mentor to graduate students in sport management Related Work Experience Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas Assistant Director of Ticket Operations July 2005 May 2007 Managed daily operations of the ticket office including but not limited to accounting, budgeting, and oversight of the sales staff Assisted the development office in the solicitation of donations to the athletic department Worked closely with the football and women s basketball offices to coordinate recruiting visits at sporting events Worked closely with the compliance office to insure that the ticket office acted within the limits of NCAA regulations Served as the ticket office liaison for the women s basketball team Coordinated game day operations at football and women s basketball games as well as other events as needed Managed office interns Performed various other duties as needed East Tennessee State University Johnson City, Tennessee Ticket Manager July 2002 July 2005 Managed daily operations of the ticket office including but not limited to accounting, budgeting, and oversight of the sales staff Implemented on-line ticket sales system Assisted the development office in the solicitation of donations to the athletic department Assisted the marketing office in sponsorship sales Worked closely with the compliance office to insure that the ticket office acted within the limits of NCAA regulations Served on external operations planning committee Assisted the business office in arranging team travel plans Designed and implemented promotional campaigns to meet ticket sales goals Coordinated interns for ticket and business offices
Page 8 Coordinated game day operations for football, men s and women s basketball, baseball, and softball games Performed various other duties as needed Florida Marlins Professional Baseball Club Viera, Florida Account Executive January 2002 June 2002 Sold group tickets for Florida Marlins Spring Training games Sold group and season tickets for Brevard County Manatees single-a Florida State League baseball games Developed and coordinated in-game promotions for Florida Marlins Spring Training games and Brevard County Manatees games at Space Coast Stadium Invited Presentations March 2015 Guest Speaker, Doctoral seminar class (KNSISM 7897) Psychological Contracts in Sport Management Literature Lafayette High School February 2013 Wildwood, Missouri Guest Speaker, Sports, and Entertainment Management Class Event Management Eureka High School February 2013 Eureka, Missouri Guest Speaker, Sports Marketing, and Management Class A Career in Sport Management Lafayette High School December 2011 Wildwood, Missouri Guest Speaker, Sports and Entertainment Management Class Event Planning from Beginning to End
Page 9 March 2010 Guest Speaker, Doctoral seminar class (EDU PAES 953) Psychological Contracts of Student-Athletes East Tennessee State University November 2004 Johnson City, Tennessee Media Activities Interviews Guest Speaker for an undergraduate sport management class Pursuing a Career in Sports Coller, M. (2013, February 6). St. Louis Rams exploring stadium options: Rams must solve dome issue or face threat of relocation. Venues Today. Daniels, C. (2015, May 4). Dr. Chris Barnhill, Professor, at Georgia Southern University talks about students finding a job in sports. The Sports Intern. Scholarly Service Reviews for Scholarly Journals Editorial Review Board, Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics (2012 present) Editorial Review Board, International Journal of Sport Management (2015 present) Ad-Hoc Reviewer, Sport Management Education Journal (2014 present) External Book Reviews Greenwell, C. T., Danzey-Bussell, L. A., & Shonk, D. J. (2014). Managing Sport Events. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Conference Abstract Reviews Abstract Reviewer, Southern Sport Management Conference (2014 present) Abstract Reviewer, College Sport Research Institute Annual Conference (2013 2014)
Page 10 Fellowships September 2010 August 2011 College of Education and Human Ecology Graduate Fellowship Awards College of Education and Human Ecology Graduate Fellowship Awarded to doctoral candidates who have demonstrated outstanding potential in research by the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University, 2010 Delbert Oberteuffer Scholarship Awarded for outstanding demonstrated potential in research by the College of Education and Human Ecology at, 2009 Adidas Partners in Sports Scholarship Awarded for outstanding performance in the study of Sport Management at the University of Tennessee, 2001 Department / University Service Sport Management Graduate Program Coordinator Georgia Southern University, 2013 Present New Faculty Mentor Georgia Southern University, 2014 Member, Sport Management Faculty Search Committee Georgia Southern University, 2013 Member, President s Cabinet Maryville University, 2011 2013 Member, Sport Business Management Advisory Council Maryville University, 2011 2013 START Advisor, John E. Simon School of Business representative Maryville University, 2011 2013
Page 11 Member, Finance Faculty Search Committee Maryville University, 2011 2012 Member, Atlantic Sun Conference Basketball Tournament Planning Committee East Tennessee State University, 2005 Member, External Staff Search Committee East Tennessee State University, 2004 Professional Memberships North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), 2008 Present College Sport Research Institute (CSRI), 2012 Present Partners in Sports, 1999 2002