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Dr. James Hagler Jr - DPA, MSS
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| Office Hours: | Fall 2025 Office Hours: Monday Cochran 1230pm-530pm Tuesday Macon 2pm-5pm Other times by appointment |
| Biography: | James began as Assistant Professor for Sport Management on August 1, 2019 after over 9 years with the institution in Athletics and Recreation. James joined 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø in March of 2010 as the Director of Recreation and Wellness then joined Athletics in 2013 and moved his office to Cochran. In his time with the institution, he has overseen the design and development of the Recreation & Wellness Center on the Macon campus and worked on the committee to move the athletic program from NJCAA to NAIA. He has overseen all game operations, sports information, website, social media, recreation & wellness professional staff, and club sports. James has worked in the start up of both the NCFA Football program and the IHSA Equestrian program. James completed his Doctorate of Public Administration (DPA) with a concentration in Sport Management at Valdosta State University. His dissertation topic was Consolidation in the University System of Georgia and was successfully defended on 10/28/21. |
| Courses: | Fall 2025 Cochran Monday 11am-1215pm – SMGT 2000– Morris 4 1st Session 11am-12:15pm – SMGT 2400– Morris 4 2nd session Macon Tuesday 11am-12:15pm – SMGT 2000– PSC 136 1ST session 11am-12:15pm – SMGT 2400– PSC 136 2nd session 12:30om-1:45pm – SMGT 4010– PSC 136 Full session Internship SMGT 4605 Online SMGT 3900 (1st session) SMGT 4040 (1st session) SMGT 4050 (2nd session) SMGT 6030 (2nd session) |
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| Education: | Doctorate of Public Administration, Valdosta State University, completed October 2021 Additional: 24 Hours complete in Ed.D. in Sports Management Leadership at United States Sports Academy Masters of Sports Science, Sports Management with emphasis in NCAA Compliance, United States Sports Academy, 2009 Masters of Sports Science, Sports Coaching, United States Sports Academy, 2009 Bachelors of Business Administration, Business Management, Columbus State University, 2007 |
| CV: | 8/1/19-Present - Assistant Professor of Sport Management, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø 3/1/22-Present - Consultant - SPH Consulting 2/1/23-Present - Fellow - CHEMA 3/15/10-7/31/19 - Associate Director of Athletics, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø (3/15/10-1/5/13 - Director of Recreation & Wellness, Macon State College) 14 months during the period spent as Interim Director of Athletics 2/1/09-2/28/10 - Substitute Teacher, Marion County School District, GA 2/15/09-3/14/10 - Director of Operations, Doug Blevins Kicking & Punting School 11/1/07-1/31/09 - District Sales Coordinator, Aflac, FL 10/29/01-10/31/07 - Customer Service Specialist, Aflac, GA |
| Professional Experience: | 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø 3 Years as Director of Recreation & Wellness 6 Years 5 Months as Associate Director of Athletics & Recreation 14 months as Interim Director of Athletics in 2 stints Other: 9 Years in insurance industry in multiple roles 6 Years as Tennis League Director with World Team Tennis 13 Years as Adjunct Faculty at two institutions 4 years in Higher Education Consulting |
| Professional Affiliations: | United States Sports University (USSU) Alumni Association NIRSA - National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (2010-2018) NASSM - North American Society for Sport Management (2007-Present) |
| Organizations: | Cochran Lodge No. 217 F&AM, Cochran, GA. Al Sihah Shriners, Macon, GA Scottish Rite of Middle Georgia |
| Awards and Honors: | 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø School of Business Undergraduate Teacher of the Year, 2022-23 Southern States Athletic Conference All Faculty Team, 2021-22 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏÍø Student Affairs Unsung Hero Award - 2019 Valdosta State University Honor Society |
| Publications: | Dissertation: 10/28/2021 - A Success Story? An Exploration of the Consolidation Efforts in the University System of Georgia. https://vtext.valdosta.edu/xmlui/handle/10428/5195 Presentation at Valdosta State University Research Symposium: https://youtu.be/qII2rpf1toc In Progress: Manuscript accepted by John Hopkins University Publishing. Book Title Not Yet Set, Subject is Big Scary Change in Higher Education to include Mergers, Consolidations, Acquisitions, and Closures; Chapter Author for Higher Education Leadership in Athletics Hagler, J., The Impact of EADA Reporting on Title IX Compliance. Completed manuscript to be submitted September 2025 Hagler, J. & Schimmang, L. A View of Participation Trophies in the State of Georgia and Country of Germany. Completed manuscript submitted September 2025 Narsing, A & Hagler, Jr., Integrating AI in Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Financial Policy: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lower Back and Leg Injuries in Varsity Soccer Players: Presented at Institute for Global Business Research, April 2025, Publication forthcoming. Blogs written for Higher Education Mergers and Acquisitions Regarding the Impact on Athletics: Hagler, J., (June 11, 2024). Not All Students Are The Same: Student-Athletes in Mergers And Closures: https://sphconsultinggroup.com/2024/06/11/not-all-students-are-the-same-student-athletes-in-mergers-and-closures/ Hagler, J., (February 25, 2023). What Becomes of Athletic Departments in Higher Education Mergers: https://sphconsultinggroup.com/2023/02/25/what-becomes-of-athletic-departments-in-higher-education-mergers/ |
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