VITA

Melanie L. Sartore, Ph.D.

Department of Exercise and Sport Science

College of Health and Human Performance

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC 27858-4353

Phone: (252) 328-4643

Email:

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Texas A&M University, 2007

Major: Sport Management

Emphasis: Sociology

M. S. Indiana University, 2003 (Dual Degree)

Major: Sport Management

Major: Applied Sport Science

B. S. Western Illinois University, 2000

Major: Physical Education/Exercise Science

Minor: Business Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

July, 2009 – present: Sport Management Concentration Coordinator, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, East Carolina University.

August, 2007 – present: Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, East Carolina University.

August, 2004 – present: Graduate and Research Assistant, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University.

August, 2004 – present: Graduate Teaching Assistant (online curriculum), Department of Health and Kinesiology, Texas A&M University.

August, 2003 – July, 2004: Adjunct Instructor, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Indiana University.

July, 2002 – August, 2003: Apparel Manager Graduate Assistant, The President’s Challenge Physical Activity and Fitness Award Program, Bloomington, IN.

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Cunningham, G. B., Sartore, M. L., & McCullough, B. P. (in press). The influence of applicant sexual orientation and rater sex on ascribed attributions and hiring recommendations of personal trainers. Journal of Sport Management.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (in press). The lesbian label as a component of women's stigmatization in sport organizations: A comparison of two health and kinesiology departments. Journal of Sport Management.

Cunningham, G. B., & Sartore, M. L. (in press). Championing diversity: The influence of personal and organizational antecedents. Journal of Applied Social Psychology.

Sartore, M., & Walker, M. (in review). Does being socially responsive affect consumer intentions? The roles of image and identification. Journal of Sport Management.

Sartore, M. L., & Quatman-Yates, C. C. (in review). Utilizing Ethnographic Projects within Sport Management Curriculum: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice through Personal Knowledge. Sport Management Education Journal.

Cunningham, G. B., Sartore, M. L., Chaney, J. D. & Chaney, E. H. (2009). Student ratings of women and men in the classroom: A match-up hypothesis perspective. American Journal of Health Studies, 29, 365-373.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2009). The Lesbian Stigma in the Sport Context: Implications for Women of Every Sexual Orientation. Quest, 61, 289-305.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2009). Gender, sexual prejudice, and sport participation: Implications for sexual minorities. Sex Roles, 60, 100-113.

Walker, M., Sartore, M., & Taylor, R. (2009). Outsourcing marketing: It’s the communication that matters. Management Decision, 47, 895-918.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2007). Homosexual coaches and their teams: Liking differences based on sex and sport participation. Psychological Reports, 101, 270-272.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2007). Explaining the under-representation of women in leadership positions of sport organizations: A symbolic interactionist perspective. Quest, 56, 244-265 .

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2006). Weight discrimination, hiring recommendations, Person-Job Fit and Attributions: Implications for the fitness industry. Journal of Sport Management, 21, 172-193.

Sartore, M. L., & Sagas, M. (2006). A trend analysis of the proportion of women in college coaching. International Journal of Sport Management, 8, 226-244.

Sartore, M. L. (2006). Categorization, performance evaluations, and self-limiting behavior: The impact on current and future performance. Journal of Sport Management, 20, 535-553.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2006). Stereotypes, race and coaching. Journal of African American Studies, 10, 69-83.

Cunningham, G. B., Bruening, J., Sartore, M. L., Sagas, M., & Fink, J. S. (2005). The application of social cognitive career theory to sport and leisure career choices. Journal of Career Development, 32, 122-138.

Cunningham, G. B., Sagas, M., Sartore, M. L., Amsden, M. L., & Schellhase, A. (2004). Gender representation in the NCAA News: Is the glass half full or half empty? Sex Roles, 50, 861-870.

Sartore, M. L., Cunningham, G. B., & Fielding, L. (2004). Player satisfaction and future participation intentions: The case of professional tennis players. Journal of Contemporary Athletics, 1, 387-399.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Sartore, M. L. (in progress). Gender issues in Sport. In G. B. Cunningham and J. N. Singer (Eds.), Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2005). Field experiences. In G. Comfort (Ed.), Directory of graduate programs in sport management (xxi-xxii). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2005). Field experiences. In G. Comfort (Ed.), Directory of undergraduate programs in sport management (pp. xxvii-xxviii). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology.

REFEREED PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS

Sartore, M. L., Cunningham, G. B. & McCullough, B. (2009). Sexual prejudice and hiring recommendations in the fitness industry. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80, A-98.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2006). Weight discrimination, hiring intentions, person-job fit, and attributions: Implications for the fitness industry. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77, A-107.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2005). Player satisfaction and intentions to participate in a professional sport event. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 76, A-128.

Cunningham, G. B., Sagas, M., Sartore, M. L., Amsden, M. L., & Shalhase, A. (2004). Still inequitable? Examination of the NCAA News 10 years later. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 75 (S), A-99.

NATIONAL / INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Sartore, M.,Walker, M., & Moore, M. Does awareness of social responsibility affect consumer intentions? The mediating role of corporate image (2009, June). Paper presented at the annual conference of the North American Society for Sport Management. Columbia, SC.

Taylor, R., Sartore, M., & Walker, M. Outsourced marketing: It’s the communication that matters (2009, June). Poster presented at the annual conference of the North American Society for Sport Management. Columbia, SC.

Sartore, M. L, Cunningham, G. B., & McCullough, B. Sexual Prejudice and Hiring Recommendations in the Fitness Industry (2009, March). Paper accepted for presentation at the annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Recreation and Dance, Tampa Bay, FL.

Sartore, M. L., & Altman, S. R. The 'It Takes A Team' Initiative: Assessing Implementation at the Administrative Levels of Athletic Departments (2009, March). Paper accepted for presentation at the Ithaca College Sport, Sexuality, and Culture Conference, Ithaca, NY.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. An exploration of the lesbian label among health and kinesiology department academicians (2008, June). Paper presented at the annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. Women in health and kinesiology academia: Maneuvering through past and present hegemonic waters (2008, June). Paper presented at the annual conference for the National Women’s Studies Association, Cincinnati, OH.

Sartore, M. L., & Quatman, C. Utilizing Ethnographic Projects within Sport Management Curriculum: A Way to Bridge the Gap Between Research and Practice (2008, June). Paper presented at the annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Sartore, M. L. Sexual prejudice, participatory decisions, and Panoptic control: Implications for sexual minorities in sport (2007, June). Paper presented at the annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Sartore, M. L. & Sagas, M. A trend analysis of the proportion of women in college athletics (2007, June). Paper presented at the annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (advisor). (2006, June). The role of applicant sex, weight and qualifications in personnel decisions. Paper presented at the annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Kansas City, Mo.

McDowell, J., Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (advisor). (2006, June). If you support them, they will stay. The relationships between organizational support, satisfaction, and turnover intentions: Differences between male and female head coaches. Paper presented at the annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Kansas City, Mo.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2006, April). Weight discrimination, hiring intentions, person-job fit and attributions: Implications for the fitness industry. Paper presented at the annual conference for the American Alliance for Health, Recreation and Dance, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Cunningham, G. B., Sagas, M. L., Sartore, M. L., & Ryan, T. (2005, June). The role of demographic dissimilarity in a service exchange. Paper presented at the annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Regina, CANADA.

Sartore, M. L., & Cunningham, G. B. (2005, June). Categorization, performance appraisals, and self-limiting behavior: The impact on current and future performance. Paper presented at the annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Regina, CANADA.

Sartore, M. L., Ryan, T., Sagas, M., & Cunningham, G. B. (2005, June). Work family conflict and life satisfaction: The effects of working hours for college coaches. Paper presented at the annual conference for the North American Society for Sport Management, Regina, CANADA.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Sartore, M. L. (2007, August). Sex and gender in sport. Invited lecture for the Fusion Arts Exchange.

MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW

Sartore, M., & Walker, M. (in review). Does being socially responsive affect consumer intentions? The roles of image and identification. Journal of Sport Management.

Sartore, M. L., & Quatman-Yates, C. C. (in review). Utilizing Ethnographic Projects within Sport Management Curriculum: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice through Personal Knowledge. Sport Management Education Journal.

BOOK REVIEWS

Cunningham, G. B., & Sartore, M. S. (2005). Book review of The psychology and management of workplace diversity. Journal of Sport Management, 19, 523-525.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Sartore, M. L. Finalist, 2007 Student Research Competition, North American Society for Sport Management. Sexual prejudice, participatory decisions, and panoptic control: Implications for sexual minorities in sport.

Sartore, M. L. Finalist, 2005 Student Research Competition, North American Society for Sport Management. Categorization, performance evaluations, and self-limiting behavior: The impact on current and future performance.

Teaching experience

Indiana University

Term / Course No. / Course Description
2003/Fall / HPER E119 / Personal Fitness Lecture
2003/Fall / HPER E119 / Personal Fitness Lab
2003/Fall / HPER E187 / Beginning Weight Training
2004/Spring / HPER E119 / Personal Fitness Lecture
2004/Spring / HPER E119 / Personal Fitness Lab
2004/Spring / HPER E187 / Beginning Weight Training
2004/Summer / HPER E119 / Personal Fitness Lecture
2004/Summer / HPER E119 / Personal Fitness Lab

Texas A&M University

Term / Course No. / Course Description
2006/Spring / KINE 319 / Sociology of Sport
2006/Fall / KINE 333 / Sport Management

East Carolina University

Term / Course No. / Course Description
2009/Spring / EXSS6990 / Practicum in Exercise & Sport Science
2009/Spring / EXSS6500 / Independent Study
2009/Spring / EXSS6500 / Independent Study
2009/Spring / EXSS4800 / Health Fit Internship
2009/Spring / EXSS6992 / EXSS Directed Internship
2009/Spring / EXSS6102 / History & Philosophy of Sport
2009/Spring / EXSS4301 / International Aspects of Sport & Physical Activity (WI)
2008/Fall / EXSS6991 / Practicum in Exercise & Sport Science
2008/Fall / EXSS6990 / Practicum in Exercise & Sport Science
2008/Fall / EXSS6802 / Special Topics in Exercise & Sport Science
2008/Fall / EXSS6801 / Special Topics in Exercise & Sport Science
2008/Fall / EXSS6106 / Contemporary Sport
2008/Fall / EXSS6992 / EXSS Directed Internship
2008/Summer2 / EXSS6106 / Contemporary Sport
2008/Summer2 / EXSS4003 / Special Topics in Exercise & Sport Science
2008/Summer2 / EXSS6803 / Special Topics in Exercise & Sport Science
2008/Spring / EXSS6803 / Special Topics in Exercise & Sport Science
2008/Spring / EXSS6501 / Independent Study
2008/Spring / EXSS4301 / International Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity (WI)
2008/Spring / EXSS4003 / Special Topics in Exercise & Sport Science
2008/Spring / EXSS6992 / EXSS Directed Internship
2007/Fall / EXSS3301 / Physical Education & Sport in Modern Society
2007/Fall / EXSS6106 / Contemporary Sport