Dr. A.R. Carter

Department of Health and Kinesiology

TexasA&MUniversity

4243 TAMU

College Station, Texas77843-4243

EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia

  • Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology, Emphasis – Sports Studies, May 2008
  • Dissertation Topic – Negotiating identities:African American female collegiate athlete experiences in predominantly white institutions
  • Master of Education, Kinesiology, Emphasis – Exercise Science, August 2004

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston, Texas

  • Bachelor of Science, Psychology, May 2000
  • Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, Emphasis – Exercise Science, May 2000

Professional certification:

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia

  • Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies Certificate, May 2008

RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS

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  • Black feminist thought
  • Critical Race Theory
  • Qualitative Inquiry
  • Black/African American Females and sport, physical activity, and obesity
  • Diversity Management in Sport and Recreation Organizations
  • Sport and social justice

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SCHOLARSHIP

New Connections Research and Coaching Clinic. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, San Diego, California.(2008 October)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION/ORGANIZATION

10/08-PresentNorth American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)

1/07-PresentNational Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS)

8/06-PresentNorth American Society for the Sociology of Sport (NASSS)

1/04-PresentUnited States Track and Field Association (USATF)

1/02-PresentNational Intramural and Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA)

8/00-PresentAmerican Sport Education Program (ASEP)

NATIONAL COMMITTEE

2007-PresentNational Association for Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS)Committee: Dr. Nell Jackson Award

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

TEXASA & MUNIVERSITY, College Station, Texas

2008-PresentAssistant Professor in Sport Management, Department of Health and Kinesiology

NON-ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

Administrative Experience:

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia

2004–2008Assistant Director for Strength & Conditioning and Special Events, Department of Recreational Sports

2001-2004Coordinator for Recreational Sports Complex, Department of Recreational Sports

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT, Rockford, Illinois

5/2001-6/2001 Site Supervisor/Junior Leader Programmer

ROCKFORDPUBLIC SCHOOLS (RPS #205), Rockford, Illinois

2000-2001Parent Engagement Specialist

Coaching Experience:

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia

2003-2004Volunteer Coach and Team Mentor, Track and Field Team

JEFFERSONHIGH SCHOOL (RPS #205), Rockford, Illinois

2001Assistant Track and Field Coach

2001Strength and Conditioning CampDirector

2000Head Girls’ Cross-Country Coach

NON-ACADEMIC PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION:

2004-PresentUnited States Track and Field (USATF), Level I Coach, Certified Official

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Book Chapters:

Hawkins, B., Milan-Williams, B., & Carter, A. (2007). From glory to glory: The transition of African American athletes from college sports into athletic retirement. In R. Althouse and D. Brooks (Eds.), Diversity and Social Justice in College Sports: Sports Management and the College Athlete (pp. 95-114). Morgantown, W.V.: Fitness Information Technology, Inc.

Carter, A.R. (2009, In Review). Using Social Theory. In G.B. Cunningham and J.N. Singer (Eds), Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity.College Station, TX: Center for Sport Management Research and Education.

Carter, A.R. & Hawkins, B.J. (2010, In Review). Coping strategies among African American female collegiate athletes’ in the predominantly white institution. In K. Hylton, S. Housee, A. Pilkington, and P. Warmington (Eds.), Atlantic Crossings: International Dialogues in Critical Race Theory.

Articles in Press:

Carter, A.R. & Hart, A. (2010, In press). A diamond in the rough: Mentoring and the Black female perspective. Sport Management Review.

Carter, A.R. (2010, In press).Fit and phat: Examining Black female college students incentives and barriers toward physical activity and recreational facilities.Sport, Education, and Society.

Research and Articles in Progress:

Carter, A.R.(write-up).The millennial generation: Researching Black female college students in sport and physical activity.

Carter, A.R. & Hawkins, B. (write-up). Negotiating identities: Examining African American female collegiate athlete experiences in predominantly white institutions.

Carter, A.R. & Hawkins, B. (write-up). Black female collegiate athlete identity in predominantly white institutions.

Carter, A.R. (data collection and analysis). The historical impact of the Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders conference.

Monograph:

Carter, A.R. (2008). Advising champions: Black female student-athletes. In A. Leslie-Toogood & E. Gill (Eds.), Advising student-athletes: A collaborative approach to success. (NACADA Monograph No. 18) (pp. 163-66). Manhattan, KS: National Academic Advising Association.

GRANT ACTIVITY

Internal:

Research and Engagement in Diversity, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Fit and phat: Examining Black female college students incentives and barriers toward physical activity and recreational facilities. Seed Grant Award: $325.(2007)

Travel Funding:

College of Education, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Travel Funding to present at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, Houston, Texas. Award $200.(2008)

Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Travel Funding to present at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, Houston, Texas. Award $225.(2008)

GraduateSchool, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Travel Funding to present at the North American Society for Sociology of Sport, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Award: $400.(2007)

Office for the Vice President of Research. University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc., Athens, Georgia. Travel Funding to present at the North American Society for Sociology of Sport, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Award: $500.(2006)

College of Education, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Travel Funding to present at the Institute for Athletes in Retirement and Transition, San Diego, California. Award: $300.(2006)

Consulting:

Consultant,2007-2010. African mothers’ knowledge, perceptions and attitudes towards childhood overweight and their impact on family’s preventative health behaviors.

Funded by Mexican American and U.S.LatinoResearchCenter (MALRC), TAMU.PI. E. Lisako J. McKyer

Consultant P20 Sub-Project, 3Student Wellness Assessment and Advocacy Project (SWAAP) of the Program for Rural and Minority Health Disparities. 2007-2012. $6.8 million Direct/Indirect costs. NationalCenter on Minority Health and Health Disparities. P20 PI: Ken McLeroy, Ph.D. SubProject 3PI: Sharon L. McWhinney, Ph.D.

CONVENTION PAPERS/PRESENTATIONS

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+=Presentations has gone through a refereed process

%=Organizer and Presider

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International:

Carter, A.R. (2009 November 7). The millennial generation: Researching Black female college students in sport. Paper Presentation at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. +

Carter, A.R. & Hawkins, B. (2009 November 5-6). When and Where I enter: Black women in sport in the 21st century. Panel Discussant at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.+

Carter, A.R. & Hawkins, B. (2009 June 26). A beautiful struggle: Coping mechanisms and the African American female collegiate athlete perspective. Critical Race Theory in the UK: What is to be done? What is to be learnt?,London, England.+

Carter, A.R. (2008 November 6). Negotiating identities: Examining African American female collegiate athlete experiences at predominantly white institutions.North American Society for Sociology of Sport, Denver, Colorado.+

Carter, A.R. (2007 November 3). Fit and phat: Examining Black female incentives and barriers toward sport and physical activity. North American Society for Sociology of Sport, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.+

Carter, A.R. (2007 November 3). From glory to glory: The transition of African American athletes from college sports into athletic retirement. North American Society for Sociology of Sport, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.+

Carter, A.R. (2006 November 3). Intercollegiate athletics and the Black athlete: Student, athlete and graduation. North American Society for Sociology of Sport, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Invited Panelist)+

Carter, A.R. (2006 November 2). African American collegiate freshman collegiate athlete experience at predominantly white institution: The Snapshot. North American Society for Sociology of Sport, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.+

National:

Carter, A.R. & Hart, A. (2009 April 18). A diamond in the rough: Mentoring and the Black female athlete perspective. Collegiate Sport Research Institute, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.+

Carter, A.R. (2009 February 14). Ask the Panel: Campus Recreation Professional Opportunities. Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference, Tallahassee, Florida. (Invited Panelist)

Carter, A.R. (2008 April 5). Negotiating identities: Examining African American female collegiate athlete experiences at predominantly white institutions. American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, Houston, Texas.+

Carter, A.R. (2008 April 3). Fit and phat: Examining Black female incentives and barriers toward sport and physical activity. National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association, Austin, Texas.+

Carter, A.R. (2008 March 20). Didn’t cha know: The message of Hip Hop and its impact on Black female collegiate athletes. Paper Presentation at the National Council of Black Studies, Atlanta, Georgia.+

Carter, A.R. & Williams, B. (2008 February 9). The graduate assistant experience, an experience of a lifetime. Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. +

Carter, A.R. & Diggs, C. (2008 February 8). And I wonder? The benefits of a professional development plan in campus recreation. Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. +

Carter, A.R. (2007 October 5). Didn’t cha know: The message of Hip Hop and its impact on Black female collegiate athletes.Paper Presentation at the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Charlotte, North Carolina.+

Carter, A.R. (2007 February 10). Mentoring graduate assistants in campus recreation. Emerging Recreational Sports Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.+

Carter, A.R. (2007 February 10). Professional development: Resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Emerging Recreational Sports Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2007 January 6). African American collegiate freshman collegiate athlete experience at predominantly white institution: The Snapshot. 20th Annual Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies Conference, Athens, Georgia.+%

Carter, A.R., Milan-Williams, B., Hawkins, B.J. (2006 May 3).From glory to glory: The transition of African American athletes from college sports into athletic retirement.Institute for Athletes in Retirement and Transition, San Diego, California.+

Carter, A.R. & Byrd, P.M. (2006 February 9). CRASH: Creating relationships aroundsport and health. Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.+

Carter, A.R. (2005 February 19). The “Drumline”concept: Student management. Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Annual Conference, Miami, Florida.+

Carter, A.R. (2003 October). Outdoor facility management. National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association: Region II Conference, Athens, Georgia.+

Regional/Local:

Carter, A.R. (2007 September 21). The “Drumline” concept: Student management. NIRSAState Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. (Invited Presenter)

Carter, A.R. (2007 May 5).Health, fitness & performance. National Football League: Atlanta Falcons Youth Sports and Education Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. (Invited Presenter)

Carter, A.R. (2006 December 7). African American female collegiate athlete experience at predominantly white institutions. Annual Qualitative Research Mini-Conference, Athens, Georgia.+%

Carter, A.R. (2006 May 20).Knowledge for college:Life after your senior year. National Football League: Atlanta Falcons Youth Sports and Education Conference, Atlanta, Georgia. (Invited Panelist)

Carter, A.R. (2005 October).Fitness 4 life: Youth, health and fitness. National Association for the Advancement of ColoredPeopleGeorgiaState Conference,

Carter, A.R. (2004 November). Givinggirls wings to engage in sports and be physically fit.Girls Incorporated, Facilitator for Girls Summit, Atlanta, Georgia. (Invited Presenter)

LECTURE ENGAGEMENTS

Collegiate:

Carter, A.R. (2009 October 2). When and Where I Enter: Black females in sport in the 21st century. TexasA&MUniversity. African American Professional Organization (AAPO). (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2009 March 13). The Objectified “Other”: Researching Black women in sport and physical activity.TexasA&MUniversity. KINE 682 Research Colloquium. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2009 February 24). Qualitative Research.TexasA&MUniversity. KINE 601 Business Research Course. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A. R. (2007 November 30). Graduate and beyond: Reflections of an underrepresented scholar. Ronald E. McNair Program, GeorgiaStateUniversity. Atlanta, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A. R. (2007 March 27). Women in leadership. T.O.P. Dog Program, University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia. (Invited Panelist)

Carter, A. R. (2007 February 21). Leading with integrity: Ethical decision-making. T.O.P. Dog Program, University of Georgia. Athens, Georgia. (Invited Panelist)

Carter, A.R. (2006 October). Sport and racism: What people think, but do not say. Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia: Athens, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2006 July). Fitness for life. Admissions, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2006 June). Recreational sports facilities, programs, and budgets. Department of Kinesiology: Physical Education and Programming, UGA, Athens, Georgia.(Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A. R. (2006 September).Business and pleasure: Where is your balance? Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc, Zeta Iota Chapter, UGA, Athens, Georgia. (Invited Panelist)

Carter, A.R. (2006 August). Recreationalsports department programs and facilities. University Housing, UGA, Athens, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2006 August). Recreation facility management and disability inclusion. Department of Kinesiology: Physical Education, UGA, Athens, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2006 May 3). Collegiate athletes and academics. Department of Kinesiology, University of Georgia: Athens, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2005 August).Recreational sports department programs and facilities. University Housing, UGA, Athens, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2005 February). Passing the baton: Sport and hip-hop. Department of Kinesiology: Sports Studies, UGA, Athens, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2004 February). Sport facility management. Department of Kinesiology: Sport Management, UGA, Athens, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Secondary:

Carter, A.R. (2008 May 17). Professional Careers. Teen Explosion, 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2007 October). Embracing Transition. Warrior Athletes in Leadership and

Service, NorthCobbHigh School, Kennesaw, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2006 March).The life of a student-athlete. The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, Inc., (NFF) Play It Smart, Athens, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2005 February). Track and you. ClarkCentralHigh School, Girls’ Track and Field, Athens, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2003 October).College bound athlete.LassiterHigh School, CobbCountySchool District, Marietta, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2002). College bound preparation. LassiterHigh School, CobbCountySchool District, Marietta, Georgia. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2001). Collegebound athlete. Jefferson High School, Rockford Public School District #205, Rockford, Illinois. (Invited Lecturer)

Carter, A.R. (2000). College bound preparation. Principle Scholars Program, Rockford Public Schools District #205, Rockford, Illinois. (Invited Lecturer)

RESIDENT INSTRUCTION

TexasA&MUniversity:

Courses Taught

  • SPMT 623Intercollegiate Athletics: Spring 2010
  • SPMT 333Sport Management: Spring 2009
  • KINE 610Administration of Sport and Organizational Theory: Fall 2008/09

Courses Co-Assisted

  • SPMT 217Foundations of Sport Management: Fall 2008

University of Georgia:

Courses Co-Assisted

  • PEDS 3415Philosophy and Ethics in Sport
  • PEDS 3450Contemporary Issues in Sport
  • KINS 4820 Social Aspects of Sport
  • KINS 5140 Independent Study
  • PEDS 3480Sport and the Black Culture

SERVICE

Reviewer:

Book Review Editor,Academic Athletic Journal: N4A.(2009 - Present)

Student Professional Development:

Doctoral Committee Membership

Hailey Daehnke, Ph.D. candidate, Sport Management (Anticipated graduation, May 2010)

Liz Petrak, Ph.D. student, Sport Management (Anticipated graduation, May 2011)

Ami Rothberg, Ph.D. student, Higher Education (Anticipated graduation, May 2011)

Master Committee Membership

Mabrie Hermann, M.S., Sport Management (Anticipated graduation, December 2010)

Randle Jackson, M.S., Sport Management (Anticipated graduation, May 2011)

Anthony Roselli, M.S., Sport Management (Anticipated graduation, May 2011)

TexasA&MUniversity:

Facilitator, Sista to Sista Workshops. CHAMPS/LifeSkills, Department of Athletics, (2009-Present)

Member, Division Roles and Expectations Committee. Division of Sport Management. (Fall 2009)

Member, Sport Business Forum Committee. Center for Sport Management and Education, Division of Sport Management. (2009)

Reviewer, Diversity and Social Justice Doctoral Grant. Laboratory of Diversity in Sport, Division of Sport Management (Fall 2008-present)

Volunteer, Health Key Initiative at LincolnCenter.HealthScienceCenter. (2009-present)

Member, Tenure-track Faculty Search Committee. Division of Sport Management. (Spring 2009)

Official, TAMU indoor track and field competitive season. Department of Athletics, (USA Track and Field Certified Meet Official) (2008 December – 2009 March).

Community:

Member, Conference Cost Committee. North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM). (2009)

Speaker, Black women in sport and physical activity.BrazosValley Health. KEOS 89.1 FM. College Station/Bryan, Texas.(2009 September 10)

Lecturer, Sister to Sister Workshop. Yes Prep East End, Houston, Texas. (2009 February 17)

Volunteer,Bryan/College Station 3rd Annual Youth Summit. BryanCollege Station Community of Promise, College Station, Texas. (2008 October 30).

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