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Ergun Yurdadon

Kinesiology And Sports Management
Iğdır,Turkey

Summary

Accomplished Dean of Academics at Iğdır University, I have a proven track record in academic leadership and curriculum development, enhancing program quality and fostering global partnerships. Expert in strategic planning and public speaking, I've significantly contributed to faculty development and student success initiatives. My approach emphasizes collaborative decision-making and educational innovation, driving notable advancements in teaching excellence and research administration.

Offering strong foundation in educational leadership, curriculum design, and student engagement strategies, ready to learn and develop in dynamic academic environment. Brings ability to quickly assimilate and apply new information, focusing on program development and instructional methodologies. Ready to use and develop strategic planning and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Dean, School of Sports Sciences Department

Iğdır University
Igdir
09.2018 - Current

Leading, administrating, developing academic programs, organizing conferences, faculty evaluations, curriculum developing, publishing, delivering speeches

Implemented behavior management interventions to improve learning environment and increase academic success.

  • Collaborated with faculty members and administrators in developing, evaluating and revising school programs to prepare master schedules for curriculum offerings.
  • Provided instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.
  • Promoted diversity within the faculty ranks through targeted recruitment efforts, mentoring programs, and inclusive hiring practices.
  • Streamlined administrative processes for more efficient course scheduling, enrollment management, and budget allocation.
  • Provided oversight for the assessment of student learning outcomes, ensuring that results were used to inform curricular improvements and enhance overall program quality.
  • Managed the recruitment process for full-time and adjunct faculty positions while maintaining a commitment to attracting top-tier candidates committed to student success.
  • Facilitated the review and revision of academic policies to ensure consistency across departments and alignment with best practices in higher education administration.
  • Developed partnerships with local businesses, non-profit organizations, or government agencies that provided students with internship opportunities or collaborative projects.
  • Strengthened relationships between academic departments to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and improve program offerings.
  • Improved curriculum quality by leading the development and implementation of new academic programs.
  • Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
  • Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
  • Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.

Chair, Professor, Department of Sport Management

Saint Peters University,School of Business Adminis
Jersey City, NJ
09.2013 - 06.2017
  • Teaching, conducting research, organizing conferences, developing curriculums, leading faculty members
  • Fostered culture of inclusivity and open dialogue through regular team-building activities.
  • Initiated mentorship program to develop emerging leaders within organization.
  • Fostered collaboration across departments to streamline project implementation and enhance outcomes.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Fostered relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities.
  • Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
  • Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
  • Developed long-term strategic plans to guide organizational growth and success.
  • Supported strategic planning efforts to align with long-term organizational goals.

Associate Professor

Dowling College
Long Island, NY
09.2013 - 06.2017
  • Kept abreast of advances in sports management and work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
  • Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
  • Graded assignments and examinations, recording grades in grade book and reporting to primary course instructor on average performance and students requiring special attention.
  • Proctored mid-term and final examinations, assisting students with assignment comprehension and monitoring for indications of cheating.
  • Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
  • Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
  • Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
  • Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.

Professor, Chair of Sport Management

University of Trinidad and Tobago
San Fernando, Trinidad And Tobago
09.2009 - 06.2012
  • Mentored and supervised graduate students, providing valuable guidance for thesis work, research projects, and professional development.
  • Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Developed innovative teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student comprehension and success rates.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Increased course relevance by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lesson plans.
  • Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
  • Promoted collaboration by developing group projects and fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.

Associate Professor, Chair of Sport Management

University of West Indies
09.2004 - 06.2008
  • Kept abreast of advances in sport management and psychological kinesiology, work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
  • Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience while also promoting community involvement.
  • Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
  • Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
  • Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.

Chair of Sports and Recreation Management

USA Sports Academy
02.2000 - 09.2003
  • Fostered teaching and curriculum development
  • relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities with local and abroad universities.
  • Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
  • Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
  • Oversaw revision of organization's bylaws to reflect current objectives and challenges.

Education

Ph.D. - Psychological Kinesiology/Sport Management

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHIO
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Sports Psychology

University of Wisconsin LaCrosse
LaCrosse, WI
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

19 Mayis Sports Academy
Ankara, Turkiye
04.2001 -

Skills

Teaching excellence

Affiliations

NASSAM

NASPE

EURORAM

SPORTS AND SOCIETY

International Affiliations

Fellowships: University of Georgia, Department of Kinesiology (2024 - Current)

                       Chengdu, Sports University, Department of Sport Management, Chengdu, China (2024 - Current)




Research

1. Five years after Universiade 2005 Izmir games: Tangible and intangible benefits of the games for the city of Izmir and Turkey Journal of Physical Education and Sport11(4):414-419 · December 2011

2. Author: Leadership in Perspective; Attentive Magnetic Leader East, West and Beyond: Ambiant Science Vol. 08 No. 4 (Spring 2021).

3. Author: Do Olympiads Make Money: The Tangible and Intangible Benefits of Olympic Games, The Sport Journal, Vol. 6, No.4, (Fall, 2003).

4. Author: Dynamic Servant Leadership, International Journal of Development Sport Management, special first edition, www.IJDSM.org, December, 2011

5. Author: Food For Fuel Not So Much For Taste: United States Sports Academy The Sport Supplement, Vol. 12, No.4, (Fall 2004)

6. Author: Servant-Leadership And Sport Management; United States Sports Academy The Sport Supplement, Vol. 11, No.3, (Summer 2003).

7. Author: Sport in Turkey: Islamic Period, United States Sports Academy The Sport Journal, Vol. 6, No.3, (Summer 2003).

8. Author: Sport in Turkey: Pre-Islamic Period; United States Sports Academy The Sport Journal, Vol. 6, No.3, (Summer 2003).

9. Author A Turkish Delight in Track and Field; United States Sports Academy The Sport Supplement, Vol.11, No.2, (Spring 2003).

10. Author: Sport, Culture and Lifelong Fitness Education; Sports-Med. Ankara, Turkey (Nov. 28, 1995)

11. Author: The Development of Sport in Turkiye (Turkey). (Winter1993). Journal of Sport History (Abstract), Vol.20, No.3.

12. Author: The Development of Sport in Turkiye (Turkey); Doctoral Dissertation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (July 22, 1993)

Presentations in International Conferences

1) (Key Note Speaker) Sports, Culture and Leadership; Conference on Sports and Diversification, Chengdu Sports University, 12 October, 2024, Chengdu, China.

2) (Key Note Speaker) Sports, Culture and Leadership; Conference on Sports and Diversification, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, March 8, 2023.

3) Key Note Speaker) Is Anglo-Saxon Hegemony Good for International Sports? 13th ISSC 2023 Conference, 2-4 September 2023, Universiti Sains, Malaysia. (Upcoming)

4) (Key Note Speaker) Sports, Culture and Leadership; Conference on Sports and Diversification, Artuklu University, Mardin, May, 20, 2019, Mardin, Turkey

5) Key Note Speaker) Psychoanalysis of Global Sports Ethics (2): Cultural Hegemony Through Sport and the Doping: Presented,1stInternational Congress of Physical Education, Sport, Recreation and Dance – ISPES April 26-29, 2018, Nisantasi University, Istanbul – Turkey.

6) (Key Note Speaker) Sport, Culture and Hegemony: ICPESPT conference, April 18-20, 2017, University Lasi, Romania

7) (Key Note Speaker) Psychoanalysis of Global Sports Ethics (1): Epic Woes, Politics and Corruption of WADA. Presented, 10th International Conference in Physical Education, Sports &Physical Therapy – ICPESPT – November 18-20, 2016, Firat University, Elazig-Turkey.

8) Do Olympiads Make Money (2): The Tangible and the Intangible Benefits of Olympic Games. Presented in ICHPER SD, November 27, 2009. Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

9) Do Olympics Generate Money (1): Facts and Foes. Presented; 2nd International Conference on Business, Management, and Economics, 15-18 June 2006, Izmir, Turkey

10) The Perceived Benefits of Hosting Olympic Games For The Hosting Nations. Presented 46thICHPER-SD Anniversary World Congress November 9-13, 2005, Istanbul, Turkey

11) Magnetic Servant Leader: East Meets West (2): Presented in International Sport Sciences Conference, November 9-13, Antalya, Turkey

12) Servant Leadership and Sport Coaching (1): Is Servant Leadership an Effective Leadership in Sport Coaching. Presented in International Sport in Society Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada, March 8-12, 2010.

13) The Universiade 2005 Izmir Games: After Five Years, The Tangible and the Intangible Benefits of 2005 Games for City of Izmir and Turkish Sport. Presented in International Sport in Society Conference, Vancouver, BC, Canada, March 8-12, 2010

14) Servant Leadership and Coaching: A new perspective in Coaching Leadership Style. Presented 1st Caribbean ICHPER-Caribbean Congress, November 17-21, 2008, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

15) Food For Fuel Not So Much For Taste: The Role of Sports For All Concept. The 10thICHPER – SD Europe Congress & The TSSA 8th International Sports Science Congress. November 17-20, 2004, Antalya/Turkey

16) Sport, Culture and Lifelong Fitness Education, Sports-Med. Ankara, Turkey (Nov. 28, 1995)

17) The Development of Sport in Turkiye Doctoral Dissertation, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (July 22, 1993)

Books and Book Chapters

1. Servant-Leadership: The Spirit of Leadership: Chapter 7. (pp 87-102). Servant Leadership and Sports Management. The Spirit of Servant-Leadership by Shann Ray Ferch (Editor), Larry C. Spears, Paulist Press, 2008), ISBN: 978-08091-0594-6 2. Spor ve Bilim: (Gece Kitapligi) Editorler: Yahya Dogar, Salih Oner: Bölüm 9 Spor Yonetiminde Alternatif Yönetim Yaklaşimlari: Doğu, Bati ve Ötesi Ergün Yurdadön pp.143, Nisan 2021, ISBN • 978-625-7793-09-4 3. Sporda Liderlik: (Akademisyen Yayinevi) Adana, Turkiye, 2022

Courses

Courses and Subject in Teaching

· Sports Management (UG / G)

· Sports Economy and Finance (UG / G)

· Sports Marketing (UG / G)

· Sports Sociology (UG /G)

· Sports Psychology (UG / G)

· Movement and Arts (UG / G)

· Olympics and Olympic Philosophy (UG / G)

· Communication in Sports (UG / G)

Timeline

Dean, School of Sports Sciences Department

Iğdır University
09.2018 - Current

Chair, Professor, Department of Sport Management

Saint Peters University,School of Business Adminis
09.2013 - 06.2017

Associate Professor

Dowling College
09.2013 - 06.2017

Professor, Chair of Sport Management

University of Trinidad and Tobago
09.2009 - 06.2012

Associate Professor, Chair of Sport Management

University of West Indies
09.2004 - 06.2008

Ph.D. - Psychological Kinesiology/Sport Management

The Ohio State University
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Sports Psychology

University of Wisconsin LaCrosse
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Sport Management

19 Mayis Sports Academy
04.2001 -

Chair of Sports and Recreation Management

USA Sports Academy
02.2000 - 09.2003
Ergun YurdadonKinesiology And Sports Management