Curriculum Vitae
Bobby Berry
Address Department of Sport Management
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
221E Hubbard Hall
Wichita, KS 67260-0127
Telephone (316) 978-5759 (office)
E-Mail bobby.berry@wichita.edu
Education
2018 – 2021 Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Wichita State University
Dissertation: African-American Male Students at a Predominantly White Institution: Perceptions of Adaptation, and Identity.
2011 – 2013 M.Ed., Exercise Science, Wichita State University
Thesis: Effects of Upper Body Resistance While Walking Treadmill Walking in Older Adults
2007 – 2011 B.S. Exercise Science, Minor in Sport Management, Wichita State University
Thesis
2013 ”Effects of Upper Body Resistance While Walking Treadmill Walking in Older Adults”
Certifications
2007 – Present Certified BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED); American Heart Association
Professional Experience
2022 – Present Assistant Dean, Students and Experience, College of Applied Studies
2020 – Present Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Management, Wichita State University
2020 – 2022 HELM Director, Student Wellness and Engagement
2019 – 2020 Clinical Educator, Department of Sport Management, Wichita State University
2019- Present: Coach, OrangeTheory Fitness
2018 – 2021: Coordinator of Applied Learning, Workforce Leadership & Applied Learning, Wichita State University
2017 – 2020: Director of The Fuse
2015 – 2019: Human Performance Lab Manager
2015 – 2018: Clinical Educator, Department of Human Performance Studies, Wichita State University
2013 – 2019: Coordinator of Athletic Training, Fundamental Fitness, Wichita, Kansas
2012 –2016: Accounts Receivable, Fit Physique Fitness Center, Wichita, Kansas
2007 – 2013: Rehab Technician, Wesley Rehabilitation, Wichita, Kansas
Teaching Experience
Wichita State University: Sport Management Program
SMGT 112: Introduction to Sport Management
SMGT 220: Ready, Set, Lead!
SMGT 475: Diversity in Sport Management
SMGT 475: Sport in American Culture1
SMGT 511: Selling in Sport
SMGT 585: Critical Sports Studies
HNRS 306J: Lead for Tomorrow
Wichita State University: Organizational Leadership & Learning
EDUC 325: Equity and Leadership
EDUC 400: Applied Studies Practicum
EDUC 450: Applied Studies Internship
EDUC 500: Dimensions of Wellness
EDUC 550: Applied Studies Apprenticeship I
EDUC 600: Applied Studies Apprenticeship II
Wichita State University: Human Performance Studies
HPS 113: Introduction to Exercise Science
HPS 328: Kinesiology
HPS 460: Motor Learning
HPS 541: Strength & Conditioning
HPS 750R: Applied Community Programming
HPS 815: Fitness Assessment and Recommendations:
Presentations
Berry, B. (Lead presenter), Vermillion, M. (co-presenter), Winfrey, J. (Co-presenter), Commission on Sport Management Accreditation, "SMGT students’ perceptions of socioeconomic status and sport participation and consumption.," Commission on Sport Management Accreditation, Troy University, Montgomery, AL, United States. (January 2024).
Redger Marquardt, C., Engber, K., Stucky, D., Mason, C., Berry, B., Slade, S., National Collegiate Honors Council- Annual Conference, "Faculty Development through Collaborative Teaching and Community Partnership in an Honors Seminar," National Collegiate Honors Council, Kansas City, KS, United States. (November 1, 2024).
National Collegiate Honors Council 2023 Presentation Redger-Marquardt, C., Berry, B., Sandy, B., Charbonneau, J, Slade, S., Stucky, D., & Mason, C.
(2023, Nov. 8-12). Lead for tomorrow: Exploring honors leadership development. National Collegiate Honors Council Conference. Chicago, IL, United States.
American Athletic Conference 2023 presentation
Berry, B., Vermillion, M. (2023) College basketball players’ perceptions of self-esteem and team climate. Presented at the annual conference for the American Athletic Conference (AAC), Tampa, FL.
COSMA 2023 presentation
Berry, B., Vermillion, M. (2023) College basketball players’ perceptions of self-esteem and team climate. Presented at the annual conference for the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), New Orleans, LA.
COSMA 2023 presentation (abstract accepted)
Berry, B., Vermillion, M., & Ellison, R. (2022) Surprise and Sensemaking: Female Sport Management Students’ Perceptions of Acclimating to their Environments. Presented at the annual conference for the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), Houston, TX.
Berry, B., & Ellison, R. (2021) Is it a Man’s World? Female Sport Managers Acclimating to a Male Dominated Industry. Presented at the annual Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference, Wichita, KS.
Ross, M., Berry, B., & Ellison, R. (2021) SMGT Students’ perceptions of education support: Examining gender and racial differences. Presented at the annual conference for the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), Virtual presentation
Sherif, V., Berry, B., Hawkins, K., Holt-Fields, L., McClintok. A., Montford, J., Monk-Morgan. K, Royal, C. (2020) Learning from middle school students’ perspectives on chronic absenteeism. GRASP, Presentation at Wichita State University.
Vermillion, M., Beasley, L., Berry, B., & Ellison, R. (2020). First-generation sport management students’ perceptions of holistic support in higher education. Presentation at the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Conference, Baton, Rouge, Louisiana.
Berry, B. (2019). Motivation. Invited Keynote Presentation at the Big Ticket: High School Sports and Academics Conference, Wichita, Kansas.
Berry, B., Carrithers, D. & Lynn-Davis, L. (2019, October). The First Gen Experience. Presentation at the Tilford Conference, Lawrence, Kansas.
Berry, B., Brooking, G., Holt-Fields, L., and Monk-Morgan, K. (2019) A Collaborative Approach: Creating Cross-divisional Partnerships for First-gen Success. Filmed Webinar for Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) Conference. Retrieved: https://www.naspa.org/course/a-collaborative-approach-creating-cross-divisional-partnerships-for-first-gen-success
Berry, B. (2019). Living Your Best Life. Invited Presentation at the Passage 2 Success Educational and Transitional Program, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Wichita, Kansas.
Berry, B. & Ellison, R. (2018, October). An Unscripted Movement. Poster Presentation at the Tilford Conference, Hays, Kansas.
Berry, B. (2017, November) Passion and Purpose”. Poster Presentation at the Ad Astra Conference, Wichita, Kansas
Berry, B., Bryant, L., Tucker, M. L., Young, KC., Patterson, JA. (2013, May). Effects of Intermittent Upper-body Static Presses During Treadmill Walking. Poster Presentation at the American College of Sports Medicine-National Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Publications
Redger-Marquardt, C., Stucky, D. Mason, Mason, C., Berry, B. Slade, S. & Engber, K. (2024). Leadership academy: Fostering honors faculty growth through peer-to-peer learning. In Zubizarreta, J. & Bryan, V. (Eds.), Honors Teaching and Learning Monograph. National Collegiate Honors Council.
Ross, R., Berry, B., Vermillion, M. (2024). Self-Categorization and Sport Management Students: Perceptions of Industry and Discipline by Self-Identified Gender. Sport Management Education Journal, 18(2), 102-113.
Redger-Marquardt, C., Stucky, D. Mason, Mason, C., Berry, B. Slade, S. & Engber, K. (2024). Exploring student outcomes and perceptions of an undergraduate honors leadership academy. Journal of Leadership Education
Patterson, J. A., Berry, B., Forker, J., Jaso, S., Montford, J., Stubblefield, D., & Umeri, M. (2020). “It CAN happen here:” Addressing school safety and security after a mass shooting in a small Kansas town. In S. Huffman, S. Loyless, S. Allbritton, & C. Green (Eds.), Leveraging technology to improve school safety and student wellbeing (pp. 1-17). Hershey, PA: IGI Glob
In-progress research
Berry, B. & Vermillion, M. College basketball players perceptions of self-esteem, team climate, and coaching support. Presented at the annual meeting of the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA), Tampa, FL. Refereed.
Berry, B., Patterson, J., & Vermillion, M. (TBD). African-American male students at a predominantly white institution: Perceptions of adaptation and identity.
Berry, B., & Vermillion, M. “COSMA accreditation: A content analysis of mission and vision statements.
Grants
Funding Agency: Wichita State University NISS Funding
Amount: $28,000
Title: Principal Investigator
Dates of Award: 09/01/2024 - 05/31/2024
Funding Agency: American Athletic Conference
Amount: $14,000
Title: Principal Investigator
Dates of Award: 02/01/2022 - 09/01/2023
Funding Agency: Kansas State Department of Education
Amount: $2,000
Title: Principal Investigator
Dates of Award: 02/01/2020 - 11/10/2022
Funding Agency: Best Buy
Amount: $2,000
Title: Principal Investigator
Dates of Award: 09/01/2018 - 09/01/2019
Funding Agency: Wichita State University, Regional Institute of Aging Total Award Amount: $3,000
Title: Co-Investigator
Dates of Award: 06/01/2012 - 05/31/2013
Professional Services
2024 --- Present CAS Exceptions Committee
2024 – Present CAS Student Advisory Board
2023 --- Present Co-chair - CAS Inclusive Excellence Committee
2023 --- Present Co -Chair CAS Student Centeredness Committee
2023 --- Present Campus Culture and Climate
2023 – Present Excellencia Steering Committee
2023 --- Present Campus Climate committee
2023 - 2024 HSI Strategic Planning Task Force
2022 -- Present Student Success & Persistence Committee
2022 – 2023 Council of Colleges DEI
2022 –2025 Honors College DEI Committee
2022 – Present WSU Tech HSI Task Force
2021 – 2024 CAS Unit Assessment Committee
2021 – Present Advisor of Alpha Phi Alpha
2021 – 2023 Faculty Fellow: Office of Diversity and Inclusion
2021 - Present LGBTQ Task Force
2021 – 2024 Men of Color: Educators of Tomorrow
2020 – Present Honors College: Faculty Thought Leader
2020 – Present BAASE Planning Committee
2018 – Present Chair First-Generation Coordinating Council
2018 – Present First-Generation Coordination Council Faculty/Staff Engagement Sub-com
2018 ---- Present Sport Management Advisory Council
2021 – 2022 Co- Chair Equity Task Force
2021 – 2023 Coordinator for The Black Excellence LLC
2021 ODI CAS Review Committee
2020 – 2021 National Alliance on Mental Illness
2020 – 2021 Faculty Senate Rules Committee
2020 – 2023 Advisor for C.H.A.M.P.S.
2020 – 2023 Facilitator for CAS Ambassadors
2020 – 2021 Adelante Scholarship Committee
2020 - ODI Program Coordinator Search Committee
2020 -- Athletics Review Committee
2020 - -2021 Culture Committee Member for WSU Track and Field
2020 -- Co Chair Strategic Planning Campus Culture Task Force
2020-- LeaderShape Cluster Facilitator
2019 –2021 Chair College of Applied Studies Diversity Committee
2019 – 2023 Faculty Facilitator for Men Of Excellence
2019 – 2021 Tilford State Planning Committee
2019 – 2021 Tilford Symposium Planning Committee
2018 – 2020 Chair Elect Strategic Plan Activation Team: Campus Culture
2018 – 2019 Gore Scholar Selection Committee
2018 – 2019 Shared Governance Faculty Facilitator
2018 – 2019 General Education Revision Committee
2018 – 2020 Faculty Orientation Fellow
2018 – 2020 Summer GEAR UP instructor
2017 – Present College of Applied Studies: Leadership Team
2017 – 2025 President’s Inclusive Council
2017 – 2024 Director, The Fuse
2017 – 2021 President of the African American Faculty and Staff Association
2017 – 2023 Campus Culture and Student Outreach Committee
2016 – 2019 College of Applied Studies Diversity Committee
2016 – 2019 College of Applied Studies Recruitment Retention Committee
2016 – 2019 Wichita State University Recruitment Fellow
2015 – 2019 Human Performance Lab Manager
2013 Human Performance Studies Faculty Search Committee
Academic Honors and Awards
2024 Wichita Business Journal 40 under 40
2024 Black Educators Hall of Fame
2023 Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce: Leadership Wichita 2023 40th class
2022 Wichita Business Journal 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Award
2020 Wichita State University Alumni Association: University Recognition Award
2019 Wichita Business Journal 2019 Diversity & Inclusion Award
2019 College of Applied Studies Service Award
Community Engagement
2025 ---- Present Board Member, Mental Health America of South Central Kansas
2025 ---- Present Board of Trustees, Leadership Wichita, Wichita Regional Chamber
2024 ----- Present Pando Initiative
2022 ------Present First Tee Greater Wichita
2023 ----- 2024 Greater Wichita Partnership Talent Community Engagement Committee
2022 ------2024 Wichita Regional Chamber DEI Committee
2021 ------2024 Impact Board – Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas