Education

1991 University of Dayton, B.S.
1995 United States Sports Academy, M.S.
2001 Florida State University, Ph.D. 

Courses Taught

Principles of Administration for Sport and Physical Education
Professional Selling in Sport
Financial Issues in Sport Management
Introduction to Sport Management
First Year Seminar

Career Specialties

Michael Smucker strives to include active learning in the classroom to create a more authentically-based learning environment through simulations, role play and case study analysis. Enhancing student interaction and creating a student-first environment are his top priorities. Smucker’s research focuses on job satisfaction, organizational justice and sport management education.

Professional and Community Activities

Smucker has published in respected outlets such as the International Journal of Sport Management, Journal of Sport Management, Global Sport Business Association Journal and Public Organization Review.