Dorothy (Dee) Jacobsen

Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

School of Kinesiology

112C HP Long Fieldhouse

225-578-3548

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2004Ph.D.,Human Performance, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

1984M.Ed.,Physical Education, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

1976B.A.,Health, Physical and Safety Education, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA

EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND

2007-presentAssistant Professor of Professional Practice, Sport Administration, School of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Sport Administration Undergraduate Program Coordinator
  • Assisted with developing the eight-semester plan, the recommended path and critical requirements for the Bachelor of Science in 2008
  • Assess the undergraduate curriculum
  • Advise undergraduates on course selection for degree
  • Facilitate selection of internships
  • Supervise internships
  • Teaching undergraduate courses in the B.S. Sport Administration degree
  • Created syllabus, exams and written assignments, selected reading materials, and present lecture topics for three-credit hour undergraduate courses.
  • Academic Support
  • Course scheduling coordinator
  • Sport and American Culture Program – Kinesiology and ELOP (2007-2012)
  • Developed new courses for the Disney J1 Academic International Program
  • Worked with Dr. Amelia Lee in collaboration with Disney J1 Academic International Program with Beijing Sport University and Shanghai University of Sport

1994-2007Instructor, Department of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Southeastern Louisiana

University, Hammond, LA

  • Teaching undergraduate courses in Sport Management and Pedagogy
  • Academic Support
  • Departmental course scheduling coordinator
  • Departmental internship coordinator
  • Undergraduate curriculum coordinator
  • Undergraduate Student Advisement Coordinator

1994Instructor, Delgado Community College, New Orleans, LA

1992-1993Athletic Director, Archbishop Chapelle High School, Metairie, LA

1989-1992Assistant Principal, Disciplinarian and Coordinator of Student Activities, Archbishop Chapelle High School, Metairie, LA

1977-1989Physical Education Teacher and Coach, Archbishop Chapelle High School, Metairie, LA

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2007-presentLouisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (LAHPERD)

2015-presentCommission of Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA)

2009-2015Society for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America – formerly AAHPERD)

2009-2015Southern District SHAPE America (formerly Southern District AAHPERD)

HONORS AND AWARDS

2015George H. Deer Distinguished Teaching Award, UCAC

*This award is open to any LSU faculty member who teaches courses in UCFY and UCAC. Nominees are considered based on record of excellence in teaching, outstanding relationships with faculty and staff, and demonstrated leadership in the promotion of better instructional programs.

2014Undergraduate Teaching Award, Tiger Athletic Foundation, Louisiana University

2013BASF Professor of Excellence Award

*BASF supports higher education as a partner with the LSU Professor of Excellence program. Nomination by LSU’s Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes.

2012Honor Award, Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

2012Omicron Delta Kappa member

*National leadership honor society for college students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni.

2011President’s Award, Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

2007Distinguished Alumnus of the Year, College of Nursing and Health Studies, Southeastern Louisiana University

2001President’s Excellence Service Award for Kinesiology and Health Studies, Southeastern Louisiana University

1998Pathfinder Award, National Association of Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS), AAHPERD

*This award was established in 1991 to honor an individual who meets these criteria: “one who advocates, recruits and enhances opportunities for girls and women in sport and sport leadership.”

SERVICE TO SCHOOLS/COMMUNITY AGENCIES

2015Guest Speaker at Collegiate DECA (Louisiana Association) Sports & Entertainment Marketing Conference sponsored by New Orleans Pelicans

*DECA is an international college and high school organization that prepares “emerging leader and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.”

2015Participated in Dutchtown High School Annual Career Fair, Geismar LA

2014Partnered with New Orleans Pelicans – Sales and Marketing Project

2012Served as a mentor to Istrouma High School student – Senior project, Baton Rouge, LA

2013-presentCompany Leader, American Heart Association, KIN 2501, Baton Rouge, LA

2010-2011Member, Nominating Committee Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

2009Volunteer Consultant for the Louisiana Food Processors Golf Tournament

2008-2012Board of Directors, Louisiana Senior Olympic Games (LSOG)

2008Volunteer, Legislative Fitness Day, State Capital

2008Volunteer, Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation, Mardi Gras Mambo

2008Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build

2008Volunteer, LSU “Roaring into the Halls:

2007-presentCoordinator of student internship partnerships with sport industry organizations at the national, regional and state level

2007Volunteer, Louisiana Senior Olympic Games (LSOG) Volleyball

2007Special Committee with the International TaeKwondo Alliance (ITA), Baton Rouge Area Sports Foundation

EDITIORIAL SERVICE

2013-2014Proposal Reviewer, Sport & Leisure Division, SDAAHPERD Conventions

2011-2013Proposal Reviewer, Sport & Leisure Division, LAHPERD Conventions

2010-2012Proposal Reviewer, General Division Council, SDAAHPERD Conventions

2008Manuscript Reviewer – Holcomb Hathaway Publishers – Chelladurai, Packianathan – Managing Organizations for Sport and Physical Activity, 3rd ed.

SERVICE IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

National/Regional Level

2016Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) Nominating Committee

2013-2014VP-elect, VP Sport & Leisure Division, SDAAHPERD Board of Directors

2013SDAAHPERD Leadership Conference, Charlotte, NC

2012SDAAHPERD Leadership Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC

2010-2012General Division Council, Professional Preparation Council - Chair-Elect, Chair and Past Chair, Southern District AAHPERD

State Level

2011-2013Sport & Leisure VP-elect, VP, VP-past, LAHPERD Board of Directors

2011Legislative Fitness Day - participation in annual LAHPERD advocacy event at the Louisiana State Capital supporting physical education legislation

2008-2011Convention Manager, LAHPERD

2006-2007Research Chair, LAHPERD

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

2015LSU Spring Invitational (SPIN) speaker

2012-presentMajor Decisions Symposium – Cox Communications Academic Center for

Student Athletes

2011-2013Faculty Senate, College of Human Sciences and Education/Kinesiology representative

2011Search Committee, UREC - Sports Clubs and Camps position

COLLEGE SERVICE

2015Residential College/LSU Kick-Off, Cypress Hall

2014CHSE New Freshman Open House & New Transfer Open House

2013-presentCourses & Curricula Committee, College of Human Sciences and Education

2012-2013College of Human Sciences and Education Dean Search Committee, member

2012-2015Distance Learning Committee, College of Human Sciences and Education

2012-presentLSU Academic Showcase

2011Change Monitoring Committee

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT SERVICE

2016Faculty Search Committee, chair – Assistant Professor of Professional Practice

2015Participated in Residential Life Move-In Day

2015Attended Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Coaches Convention in support of Master’s Online Program

2015Faculty Search Committee, member – Sport Administration Assistant Professor

2015Faculty Search Committee, member – Sport Administration Assistant Professor

2014Faculty Search Committee, member – Sport Administration Online Coordinator

2013Faculty Mentor Program – Sophomore GOLD

2013-presentSport Administration COSMA Accreditation Coordinator

2012-presentCourses & Curricula Committee

2012-presentEnrollment Management Advisory Group

2012School of Kinesiology Recruitment Table, 2012 SDAAHPERD Convention, Orlando, FL

2011Faculty Search Committee, member – Sport Administration Assistant Professor

2011Department Chair Search Committee, member

2010-presentAdvisory Council

2009Committee work with FIGS (Freshman Interest Groups) and Residential Life

2009-2012Strategic Plan Committee - Undergraduate Education

2009-presentAdvisor, Sport Administration Student Organization (SOSM changed to SAA)

2009Faculty Search Committee, member – Sport Administration assistant professor

2008-2009University Recreation Master Planning Committee, member

2008-presentKinesiology Golf Tournament

2008Faculty Search Committee, member – Sport Administration assistant professor

2008Faculty Search Committee member - Sport Administration instructor

2008-presentScholarship Committee

2008-presentAssist in LSU Athletic recruiting efforts for Sport Administration

2007-presentAssessment Committee

MISCELLANEOUS

2013-presentLSU Shreveport Commitment Plan – collaborative degree program between School of Kinesiology Sport Administration at LSU A&M and the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at LSUS. This is a selected program for LSUS students who will initially take LSU A&M courses as cross-over students enrolling in online courses and will finish the last semesters of their degree via online courses as LSU A&M students. My involvement has been to assist with development of semester plan, schedule courses, assign instructors, maintain communication with students enrolled in this degree program.

2007-2012Disney J1 Academic International Program: Worked with Dr. Amelia Lee in collaboration with Disney J1 Academic International Program with Beijing Sport University and Shanghai University of Sport

  • Summer Engagement
  • Orientation
  • Taught certificate courses
  • Engaged in social activities
  • Disney Internship
  • Supervision and Evaluation

COURSES TAUGHT

  • History and Philosophy of Kinesiology (KIN 2501) – currently teaching
  • Practicum in Sports Studies (KIN 2502)
  • Introduction to Sport & Leisure Administration (KIN 2510) – currently teaching
  • Sport in Society (KIN 2530)
  • Health & Physical Education for the Elementary School (KIN 2577)
  • Independent Study (KIN 2900) – currently teaching
  • Internship in Leisure, Recreation and Sport (KIN 2999)
  • Financial Issues in Sport (KIN 3804)
  • Special Topics in Kinesiology (KIN 4501)
  • Race and Gender in Sport Leadership
  • Sports Seminar (KIN 4515)
  • Sports Administration (KIN 4517) – currently teaching
  • African Americans in Sport (KIN 4800)
  • Practicum in Sport and Leisure Administration (KIN 4835) – currently teaching
  • Independent Study (KIN 4900) – currently teaching
  • Practicum in Sport Management (KIN 7500) – currently teaching

ATTENDANCE AT TEACHING/INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

2015College of Human Sciences and Education Distance Learning Committee sponsored “Best Practices in Online Teaching”

2013LSU Faculty Enrichment Series

*“Increasing Student Engagement in Large Classes”

2012Group Sales Showcase sponsored by the New Orleans Hornets (Pelicans)

*Opportunity for partnership with sales and marketing

2012LSU Faculty Enrichment Series

*“Implementation of clickers in the classroom”

2011COSMA Accreditation Training, AAHPERD Convention

2010LSU Faculty Enrichment Series

*“Team based learning: Small group – learning’s next big step”

2008LSU Faculty Enrichment Series

*“Class within classes: A look at social differences in the classroom”

*“Service-Learning 1001: Designing courses that really engage students”

2007LSU teleconference sponsored by International Development Office

*Webinar hosted by NAFSA – “Building campus support for international education”

GRANT SUBMISSIONS FUNDED – Service and Instruction

Jacobsen, D. (2012). Communication across the Curriculum Faculty Summer Institute.

Jacobsen, D. (2009). CCELL Service-Learning Faculty Scholar Grant, Louisiana State University - ($2000).

Humphries, C., Jacobsen, D. & Daigle, K. (2006). Middle School & High School Physical Education Equipment. Teaching Enhancement Grant, Southeastern Louisiana University - $1435.20.

Hurtt, D., Jacobsen, D. & Walkwitz, E. (2004). Enhancing Student Learning through Movement in Music. Teaching Enhancement Grant, Southeastern Louisiana University - $1200.00.

Jacobsen, D. (2004). Enriching Students Meaningful and Relevant Experiences in Sport Management through the use of Computers in the Field Experience. Student Technology Fee – Small Project, Southeastern Louisiana University - $4109.93.

Jacobsen, D. (2004). An Examination of Gender Equity Compliance in High School Girls’ Sports. Faculty Development Grant, Southeastern Louisiana University - $668.00.

PUBLICATIONS

Jacobsen, D., & Merckx, C. (2008). The how-to: Design and implementation of a sport

management degree. The Chronicle of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education. 19(2), 1, 3-4.

Kilpatrick, M., Hebert, E. & Jacobsen, D. (April, 2002). Physical Activity Motivation: A

Practitioner’s Guide to Self-Determination Theory. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

National and International Presentations:

Jacobsen, D. (2016, February). Implementing Service Learning though a Non-Profit Organization. Presented at COSMA conference, Tampa FL.

Merckx, C. & Jacobsen, D. (2008, April). Don Imus – Were His Comments Racist or Sexist?

Presented at AAHPERD Convention, Fort Worth, TX.

Jacobsen, D. & Merckx, C. (2007, November). Gender Identity, De-feminization of Women in

Sport and Don Imus. Presented at North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.

Hatfield, L. & Jacobsen, D. (2002). S.P.I.C.E. (Sport Pre-professional Internship Competency Evaluation) – Evaluating a Sport Management Internship. Presented at NAPEHE Conference in San Antonio, TX.

Regional Presentations:

Jacobsen, D. & Hill, K. (2012, February). Attracting International Graduate Students through Sport Management Programs. Presented at SD AAHPERD Convention, Orlando, FL.

State Presentations:

Jacobsen, D. & Dollar, J. (2013, November). Pre-Internship: The Umbrella for a Rainy Day. Presented at LAHPERD Convention in Baton Rouge, LA.

Dollar, J. & Jacobsen, D. (2013, November). Pre-Orientation to the Internship 101. Presented at LAHPERD Convention in Baton Rouge, LA.

Merckx, C. & Jacobsen, D. (2009, November). Hiring and Race, a Case Study: The Amite, LA Football Coaching Situation. Presented at LAHPERD Convention in Baton Rouge, LA.

Jacobsen, D. & Merckx, C. (2009, November). Sport Management Internship & Employment Opportunities – Think Outside the Box. Presented at LAHPERD Convention in Baton Rouge, LA.

Jacobsen, D. & Merckx, C. (2008, November). Sport Management Faculty Professional

Meeting. Presented at LAHPERD Convention in Baton Rouge, LA.

Jacobsen, D. (2005). Gender Equity Report Card for Louisiana Girls’ High School Sports.

Presented at NGWSD Conference in Shreveport, LA.

Jacobsen, D. (2004). Assessment of Gender Equity in High School Girls’ Sports. Presented at LAHPERD Convention in Baton Rouge, LA.