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Dr. Wardell Johnson Ed.D.

SPORTS BOARD MEMBER
Associate Professor

Wardell Johnson, a native of Greenwood, MS., graduated from Knoxville College (TN.) in 1973. He started his professional career as a claim adjuster with Allstate Insurance Company in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was transferred to Lexington Ky. to manage the claim office for Allstate Insurance Company and after 3 years, he decided to make a career change; one he thought would be more rewarding and fulfilling. He attended Eastern Kentucky University and completed his requirements for his MS Degree in Sport Management in May, 1994. During his years at EKU, he was encouraged by many of his professors to pursue his doctorate and in May of 2003, he earned a doctorate in Sport Management from the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.

His teaching interest includes issues in athletic administration; particularly those involving diverse populations, Legal Issues in Sport, Human Resources, Management and Leadership and Student Development issues. He also supervises Sport Management students during their culminating Internships experience.

Presently, Dr. Johnson serves on many University, College and Department committees including the University Athletic Committee, the College Advising Committee, Chair of the Department Curriculum Committee and the advisor to the EKU Student Government Association.

 
 



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