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G. CLAYTON (CLAY) STOLDT, Ed.D
AssOCIATE Professor, Sport Administration
Coordinator, Sport Administration Graduate Program
Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0016
Phone: (316) 978-5441 - Work
(316) 729-0042 - Home
E-Mail:
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Norman, Oklahoma
Doctor of Education, May, 1998
Major: Adult and Higher Education
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Norman, Oklahoma
Master of Science, 1990
Major: Health, Physical Education and Recreation -- Sport Administration
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Norman, Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts, May 1984
Major: Journalism -- News Communication
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
August 1998-present Wichita State University-Wichita, Kansas
Associate Professor, Sport Administration (Present)
Tenure granted effective August 2003
Assistant Professor, Sport Administration (1998-2003)
Graduate Coordinator, Sport Administration
August 1988-July 1998 Oklahoma City University-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sports Information Director (1988-89, 1990-1998)
Adjunct Professor -- Health and Physical Education
(1996-1998)
Adjunct Professor -- Mass Communications (1990-1998)
Associate Director of Development for Athletics
(1988-1990)
May 1998 University of Oklahoma-Norman, Oklahoma
Visiting Instructor -- Journalism and Mass Communications
January 1988-May 1988 University of Oklahoma-Norman, Oklahoma
Visiting Instructor -- Journalism and Mass Communications
June 1986- January 1988 KOMA/KRXO Radio-Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Account Executive
1984-1986 KVSO Radio-Ardmore, Oklahoma
Sports Director/Account Executive
RESEARCH
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
1. Stoldt, G.C. & Dittmore, S.W. (2003). Sport public relations. Textbook under development.
2. Vermillion, M., Ross, M. & Stoldt, C. (2003). Sports section content patterns: Implications for media relations professionals. Manuscript under development.
PAPER SUBMITTED
1. Stoldt, G.C. & Narasimhan, V. (2003). Self assessments of collegiate sports information professionals regarding their public relations task expertise. Manuscript submitted for publication.
PAPERS IN PRESS
1. Miller, L.K., Stoldt, G.C. & Comfort, P.G. (in press). Sport.com: The legal battlefield. International Journal of Sport Management.
2. Schneider, R.G. & Stoldt, G.C. (in press). Professional sport leagues: Reflection on the past, anticipating the future. International Journal of Sport Management.
2003 BOOK CHAPTER
1. Stoldt, G.C., Pratt, C. & Jackson, J. (2003). Public relations in the sport industry. In J.B. Parks & J. Quarterman (Eds.), Contemporary Sport Management (2nd ed., pp. 211-230). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
2003 JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Stoldt, G.C., Miller, L.K. & Comfort, P.G. (2003). The status of women working in NCAA Division I-A sports information departments. National Association of Girls and Women in Sport Online Journal. Available at: http://www.aahperd.org/nagws/template.cfm?template=articles.html.
2. Stoldt, G.C., Miller, L.K., & Comfort, P.G. (2003). Reality check: Dealing with the media. KAHPERD Journal, 74 (1), 43-45.
3. Comfort, P.G., Stoldt, G.C. & Nelson, D. (2003). Improving player and team performance. KAHPERD Journal, 74 (2), 29-34.
4. Comfort, P.G., Stoldt, G.C. & Nelson, D. (in press). The coach as ethical leader. KAHPERD Journal, 74 (2), 21-25.
2003 PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION
1. Stoldt, G.C. (2003). Gender differences in results of a national survey of CoSIDA members. College Sports Information Directors of America Digest, 55 (7) 62-65.
2003-UNPUBLISHED CONTRACTUAL RESEARCH REPORT
1. Stoldt, G.C, Nelson, D.J. & Miller, L.K. (2003). A consumer analysis of Wichita Thunder season ticket holders. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University.
2. Stoldt, G.C. (with the Students of KSS 803-Sport Marketing). (2003). An assessment of promotional techniques related to fan attendance at Wichita Wrangler baseball games. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University.
2003 PRESENTATIONS
1. Stoldt, G.C., Dittmore, S.W. & Branvold, S. (2003, June). Teaching about sport public relations. Paper presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Ithaca, N.Y.. (International Meeting)
2. Stoldt, G.C. & Dittmore, S.W. (2003, May). Competencies and priorities of college sports information directors: Analysis of a national survey. Paper presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Ithaca, N.Y. (International Meeting)
2002 JOURNAL PUBLICATION
1. Miller, L.K., Stoldt, G.C., & Comfort, P.G. (2002). Creating and maintaining a desirable workplace. Strategies, 16 (1), 33-38.
2002 PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION
1. Miller, L.K., Stoldt, G.C., & Ayres, T.A. (2002). Search me: Recent events make surveillance efforts even more likely to pass judicial muster. Athletic Business, 26 (1), 18-21.
2002 PRESENTATIONS
1. Stoldt, G.C. (2002, June). Women in sports information: Challenges and opportunities. Paper presented at the meeting of the Female Athletic Media Relations Executives, Rochester, NY. (International Meeting)
2. Stoldt, G.C., Miller, L.K, Comfort, P.G. & Narasimhan, V. (2002, July). What do you know? The CoSIDA membership speaks. Paper presented at the meeting of the College Sports Information Directors of America, Rochester, NY. (International Meeting)
3. Stoldt, G.C., Dittmore, S.M. & Hankins, S.S.M. (2002, November). Community relations in interscholastic sport. Paper presented at the meeting of Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Wichita, KS. (State Meeting)
2001 JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Stoldt, G.C., Miller, L.K. & Comfort, P.G. (2001). Through the eyes of athletic directors: Perceptions of sports information directors and other public relations issues. Sport Marketing Quarterly, 10 (3), 44-52.
2. Miller, L.K., Comfort, P.G. & Stoldt, G.C. (2001). Contracts 101: Basics and applications. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 11 (1), 79-89.
2001 PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Stoldt, G.C., Miller, L.K. & Comfort, P.G. (2001). Views on sports information directors and other public relations issues: A comparison of athletic director perceptions at NCAA Division I, II and III institutions. College Sports Information Directors of America Digest, 51 (3), 12-14.
2. Stoldt, G.C., Seebohm, B., Booker, J., Kramer, J. & Laird, A.J. (2001). In-house management versus outsourcing: An examination of mid-level NCAA Division I web-sites. National Association of Collegiate Marketers of Athletics Ideas, 8, pp.2, 6.
3. Comfort, P.G., Easter, B.A., Stoldt, G.C. & Miller, L.K. (2001). CCCU survey reveals technology use. College Sports Information Directors of America Digest, 51 (5), 24-25.
2001-UNPUBLISHED CONTRACTUAL RESEARCH REPORT
1. Stoldt, G.C, Miller, L.K. & Comfort P.G. (2001). Wichita Open—economic impact analysis. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University.
2001 PRESENTATIONS
1. Stoldt, G.C., Miller, L.K. & Comfort, P.G. (2001, June). College athletic directors’ perceptions of sports information personnel and other public relations issues: Results and implications of a national study. Paper presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Virginia Beach, VA. (International Meeting)
2. Miller, L.K., Stoldt, G.C. & Comfort, P.G. (2001, May). Sport.com: The legal battlefield. Paper presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Virginia Beach, VA. (International Meeting)
3. Comfort, P.G., Miller, L.K. & Stoldt, G.C. (2001, May). Building sportsmanship into the sport/recreation program. Paper presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Virginia Beach, VA. (International Meeting)
4. Stoldt, G.C., Miller, L.K. & Comfort, P.G. (2001, October). Protecting your credibility. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Topeka, KS. (State Meeting)
5. Miller, L.K., Stoldt, G.C. & Comfort, P.G. (2001, October). Internship liability: Are we at risk? Paper presented at the Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Topeka, KS. (State Meeting)
6. Comfort, P.G., Miller, L.K. & Stoldt, G.C. (2001, October). Experiential and online learning. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Topeka, KS. (State Meeting)
2000 JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1. Stoldt, G.C. (2000, January). Current and ideal roles of NCAA Division I-A sports information practitioners. Cyber-Journal of Sport Marketing, 4 (1). Retrieved March 1, 2000 from the World Wide Web: www.cjsm.com/vol4.stoldt41.htm.
2. Stoldt, G.C., Miller, L.K., Ayres, T. & Comfort, P.G. (2000). Crisis management planning: A necessity for sport managers. International Journal of Sport Management, 1 (4), 253-266.
3. Stoldt, G.C., Smetana, G.K. & Miller, L.K. (2000). Changes in USA Today's sports coverage patterns during the NBA lockout: Implications for sport managers. Sport Marketing Quarterly, 9 (3), 124-130
4. Miller, L.K., Stoldt, G.C., Ayers, T.A. & Comfort, P.G. (2000). Unsportslike conduct, constitutional guarantees and the student-athlete: A policy recommendation. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 10 (1), 111-122.
2000-BOOK CHAPTER PUBLICATION
1. Miller, L.K. & Stoldt, G.C. (2000). Sport management and leadership. In J. Harris & S. Hoffman (Eds.). Introduction to Physical Activity (pp. 523-551). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
2000-PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION
1. Stoldt, G.C. (2000, September) Athletic directors' perceptions of SIDs and their role and functions. College Sports Information Directors of America Digest, 50, 48-51.
2000-UNPUBLISHED CONTRACTUAL RESEARCH REPORTS
1. Miller, L.K., Stoldt, G.C. & Comfort P.G. (2000). 81 Speedway—economic impact analysis. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University.
2. Miller, L.K., Stoldt, G.C. & Comfort P.G. (2000). Wichita Thunder: Consumer survey report. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University.
3. Miller, L.K., Stoldt, G.C. & Comfort P.G. (2000). Park City: Economic analysis and attendee profile. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University.
2000-PRESENTATIONS
1. Stoldt, G.C., Miller, L.K. & Comfort, P.G. (2000, June). Changes in USA Today's sports coverage patterns during the NBA lockout: Implications for sport managers. Poster presentation presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Colorado Springs, CO. (International Meeting)
2. Stoldt, G.C., Miller, L.K. & Comfort, P.G. (2000, June). Athletic director perceptions of SIDs and their role and functions: Results of a national study. Paper presented at the College Sports Information Directors of America Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO (International Meeting)
3. Miller, L.K., Stoldt, G.C. & Comfort, P.G. (2000, June). Unsportslike conduct, Constitutional guarantees, and the student-athlete: The need to revisit NCAA policy. Paper presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Colorado Springs, CO. (International Meeting)
4. Comfort, P.G., Miller, L.K. & Stoldt, G.C. (2000, November). Building sportsmanship into your recreation program. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Emporia, KS. (State Meeting)
5. Miller, L.K., Comfort, P.G & Stoldt, G.C. (2000, November). Contracts 101. Paper presented at the Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Emporia, KS. (State Meeting)
1999-PRESENTATIONS
1. Stoldt, G.C. & Miller, L.K. (1999, June). Crisis management planning: A necessity for sport managers. Paper presented at the North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. (International Meeting)
2. Jackowski, M. & Stoldt, G.C. (1999, March). Strategies to heighten the effectiveness of public relations in sport organizations. Paper presented at the 1999 American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Boston MA. (International Meeting)
1999-PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION
1. Stoldt, G.C. (1999, February). Survey paints picture of NCAA I-A SID work. College Sports Information Directors of America Digest, 49, 12-13.
1998-JOURNAL PUBLICATION
1. Miller, L.K., Fielding, L.W. & Stoldt, C. (1998). Personal watercraft: boon or bane. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 8 (2), 86-107.
1998-PRESENTATIONS
1. Stoldt, C. & Weber, J. (1998, May). Current and ideal roles of NCAA Division I-A sports information directors: analysis and implications. Paper presented at the meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Buffalo, N.Y. (International Meeting)
2. Miller, L.K., Fielding, L.W. & Stoldt, C. (1998, May). Personal watercraft: boon or bane. Poster presentation at the meeting of the North American Society for Sport Management, Buffalo, N.Y. (International Meeting)
3. Stoldt, C. (1998, November). Crisis management. Paper presented at the Sales SUCCESS in Sport Marketing Seminar, Wichita, KS. (State/Local Meeting)
1997-PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION
1. Stoldt, C. (1997, September). Southwest Division II survey released. College Sports Information Directors of America Digest. 47, 84-85.
TEACHING
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT (Wichita State University)
1. Sport in American Culture (KSS 475)
2. Sport Public Relations (KSS 526)
3. Marketing Sport and Physical Activity (KSS 565)
4. Co-op Educational Experiences (KSS 581)
GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT (Wichita State University)
1. Communication in Sport (KSS 726)
2. Sport Public Relations (KSS 750P)
3. Sport in Society (KSS 760)
4. Co-op Educational Experiences (KSS 781)
5. Sport Marketing (KSS 803)
6. Internship in Sport Administration (KSS 847)
7. Special Topics in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (KSS 890)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT (Oklahoma City University)
1. Global Village (MASC 1113)
2. The Magazine (MCPM 2113)
3. Introduction to Sport Management (HPE 2313)
4. Sports Information (HPE 3113)
5. Feature and Magazine Writing (MCPM 3613)
6. Contemporary Issues in Sport (HPE 4103)
7. Sports Writing (MCPR 4161)
8. Sports Broadcasting (MC 4163)
GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT (University of Oklahoma)
1. Sport Public Relations (JMC 4443/5443)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT (University of Oklahoma)
1. Radio/TV Sales (JMC 3673)
SERVICE
2003/2004-PROFESSIONAL:
1. North American Society for Sport Management
a. Chair, Promotion & Publicity Committee
b. Member
2. Sport Marketing Association, Member
3. College Sports Information Directors of America, Member
4. Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
a. Chair, Sport Management Section
b. Member
2003/2004-WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
1. Coordinator, 2006 NASSM Conference Bid Committee
2. Department of Kinesiology and Sport Studies, Travel Committee: Chair
3. Sport Administration Program: Graduate Coordinator
4. Sport Administration Program: Graduate Assessment Committee, Chair
5. Sport Administration Program: Undergraduate Assessment Committee, Member
6. Sport Administration Program: Advisor to graduate students
7. Sport Administration Student Association, Faculty Co-advisor
2003/2004-WICHITA COMMUNITY
1. Habitat for Humanity
a. Member, Board of Directors
b. Chair, Public Relations Committee
2002/2003-PROFESSIONAL:
1. North American Society for Sport Management
a. Chair, Promotion & Publicity Committee
b. Member
2. Sport Marketing Association, Member
3. College Sports Information Directors of America, Member
4. Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
a. Exhibitors Liaison, 2002 KAHPERD Conference
b. Member
2002/2003-WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
1. Coordinator, 2006 NASSM Conference Bid Committee
2. Department of Kinesiology and Sport Studies, Travel Committee: Member
3. Sport Administration Program: Graduate Coordinator
4. Sport Administration Program: Graduate Assessment Committee, Chair
5. Sport Administration Program: Undergraduate Assessment Committee, Member
6. Sport Administration Program: Advisor to graduate students
7. Sport Administration Student Association, Faculty Co-advisor
8. Coordinated student-conducted sales project to generate for 2003 Sport Administration Alumni Directory
9. Statistician for select WSU basketball and games televised throughout the region
2002/2003-WICHITA COMMUNITY
1. Habitat for Humanity
a. Member, Board of Directors
b. Chair, Public Relations Committee
2. SBC Futures Golf Classic: Coordinated student volunteer staff in media relations and research project documenting value of local media coverage
2001/2002-PROFESSIONAL:
1. North American Society for Sport Management
a. Chair, Promotion & Publicity Committee
b. Reviewer, Student Research Competition
c. Member
2. College Sports Information Directors of America, Member
3. Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
a. Section chair, sport management
b. Member
2001/2002-WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
1. College of Education, Professional Development Committee: Member
2. Department of Kinesiology and Sport Studies, Travel Committee: Member
3. Sport Administration Program: Graduate Coordinator
4. Sport Administration Program: Graduate Assessment Committee, Chair
5. Sport Administration Program: Undergraduate Assessment Committee, Member
6. Sport Administration Program: Advisor to graduate students
7. Sport Administration Student Association, Faculty Co-advisor
8. Coordinated student-conducted research project regarding consumer perceptions of transition venue for WSU basketball
9. Statistician for select WSU basketball and games televised throughout the region
10. University Grievance Committee, Member
2001/2002-WICHITA COMMUNITY
1. Habitat for Humanity
a. Member, Board of Directors
b. Chair, Public Relations/Fund Raising Committee
2. Coleman Golf Classic: Coordinated student volunteer staff in media relations and research project documenting value of local media coverage
2000/2001-PROFESSIONAL:
1. North American Society for Sport Management
a. Chair, Promotion & Publicity Committee
b. Member
2. College Sports Information Directors of America, Member
3. Kansas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, Member
2000/2001-WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY