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Associate Professor

Department of Sport Management

Undergraduate Director

Department of Sport Management

Location

MacNaughton Hall, #402B
Syracuse, NY 13244

Biography

Gina Pauline joined the faculty at Syracuse University in 2006. Pauline brings a realm of experience within higher education as well as college athletics. Prior to coming to Syracuse University, she served as the director of undergraduate sport administration at Ball State University for four years. She has also worked at the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference as well as the Big East Conference in championship management. Pauline’s expertise is in the areas of event management, pedagogy, and women in sport. With an extensive list of publications, her research has been published nationally and internationally including articles in Sport Management Education Journal, Journal of the Legal Aspects of Sport, International Journal of Volunteer Administration, the International Journal of Event Management Research, as well as trade publications. Pauline has presented at national and international conferences. For her efforts, Pauline has received the 2017 and the 2010 Falk College Faculty Member of the Year awards, as well as the 2011 Meredith Teaching Recognition Award at Syracuse University. She has served as an advocate for supporting women pursuing careers in sport management. Pauline is the co-founder of the only collegiate chapter of Women in Sport and Events (WISE) at Syracuse University. She has mentored several of her students to successful careers within the sport industry. Dr. Pauline annually assists the Sport Venue and Event Management graduate students to host a charity event. She also works with Syracuse University’s Project Advance (SUPA) team.

Education

  • Ed.D., Ball State University, Muncie, IN, . Major: Higher Education Area of Emphasis: Sport Management
  • M.S., West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, . Major: Sport Management
  • B.S., State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY, . Major: Psychology

Specialization

  • Experiential Learning, Women's Issues in Sport; Event Management; Risk Management at Events

Teaching

Currently Teaching

  • SPM 470 - Experience Credit
  • SPM 490 - Independent Study
  • SPM 205 - Principles and Contemporary Issues in Sport Management
  • SPM 455 - Senior Sport Management Capstone

Published Scholarship

Publications

  • Pauline, G.A. et al., 2024. Racial Biases in Wagering Markets – Betting Volume and Percentages in the WNBA. The Journal of Gambling Business and Economics.
  • Pauline, G.A., Osbourne, B. & Miller, J., 2016. Do entry form waivers properly inform triathlon participants of the dangers of the sport?. Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 26(2), pp.106–126.
  • Miller, J., Pauline, G.A. & Wendt, J.T., 2014. An investigation of risk management protocols at triathlon events. Journal of Venue and Entertainment Management, 4(2), pp.16–33.
  • Pauline, G.A., 2014. Women’s participation in endurance events: An example of how far we have come. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 85(1), pp.4–6.
  • Pauline, G.A., 2013. Engaging students beyond just the experience: Integrating reflection learning into sport event management. Sport Management Education Journal, 7, pp.1–12.
  • Pauline, G.A. & Wolohan, J., 2012. Antitrust Law: Amateur Sport Applications. In D. Cotton & J. Wolohan, eds. Law for Recreation and Sport Managers. Dubuque, IA: Kendal Hunt Publishing Company.
  • Pauline, G.A. & Wolohan, J., 2012. An examination of the non-recruit clause in intercollegiate coaching contracts. Legal Aspects of Sport, 21(2), pp.219–238.
  • Pauline, G.A., 2012. Celebrating 40 years of Title IX: Celebrating 40 years of Title IX: How far have we really come?. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 82(8), pp.4–5.
  • Pauline, G.A. & MacDonald, T., 2012. WISE PULSE STUDY,
  • Gina Arlene Pauline (2012). Why are so few women in sport’s front office?. Post Standard Syracuse

Presentations

  • Graham, M.E., MacDonald, T. & Pauline, G.A., 2016. Navigating Career Success: Developing a Guide for Women in Sport Management. In Seneca Falls Dialogues Conference.
  • Popp, N. et al., 2016. Working with Industry: How to Cultivate Practitioner Partnerships within a Sport Management Program. In North American Society for Sport Management Conference.
  • Pauline, G.A. & Osborne, B., 2014. Participate at your own risk. In Sport, Recreation, and Law Association.
  • Miller, J. & Pauline, G.A., 2014. Waiver use in extreme obstacle course events: "Remember you signed a death waiver?. In Sport, Recreation, and Law Association.
  • Pauline, G.A. & Miller, J., 2013. Triathlon Safety Guidelines. Are they effective in protecting the triathlete?. In Sport Entertainment and Venues of Tomorrow Conference.
  • Pauline, G.A., 2013. Connect a Million Minds: Linking the STEM fields with Sport. In Girls Inc.
  • Miller, J., Pauline, G.A. & Wendt, J., 2013. I can do this! Where is the bottom? An analysis of risk management plans for swimmers in triathlons. In Sport, Recreation, and Law Association.
  • Pauline, G.A. & Miller, J., 2012. Featured research presentation: An analysis of volunteer risk management expectations at triathlon events. In Sport Entertainment and Venues of Tomorrow Conference.
  • Pauline, G.A., 2012. Integrating a theoretical approach to experiential learning within sport event marketing. In Sport, Entertainment and Venues of Tomorrow Conference.
  • Pauline, G.A. & MacDonald, T., 2012. An exploratory study on the role of gender in the experiences of senior level executives within the sport industry. In Word to the WISE Symposium. Syracuse University.

Active Service

University

  • Group Member, Middle States (MSCHE) Self-Study, Syracuse University (active since: 2025)

Professional Service

  • Reviewer/Referee, International Journal of Sport Communications (active since: 2008)
  • Reviewer/Referee, Team Performance Management (active since: 2008)
  • Reviewer/Referee, International Journal of Sport Management and Marketing (active since: 2007)
  • Reviewer/Referee, SMART Journal (active since: 2007)
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Chorigia Journal of Sport Management (active since: 2005)

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

  • Faculty Recognition Award, Center for Disability Resources
  • Faculty of the Year Award, Syracuse University, Falk College
  • Special Appreciation Award, Vera House
  • 2010-2011 Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Teaching Recognition Award, Syracuse University
  • Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

Memberships

  • Sport Recreation and Law Association
  • American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
  • National Association of Girls and Women in Sport (NAGWS)
  • Women in Sport and Events (WISE)
  • Sport Marketing Association
  • North American Society of Sport Management

Recent Media Mentions:

  • Anon, 2020. More than a Game.
  • Anon, 2017. SVEM Charity Golf Classic.
  • Anon, 2016. SVEM Charity Golf Classic.
  • Anon, 2012. The future of sport event management.

Location

MacNaughton Hall, #402B
Syracuse, NY 13244