Education

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Ed.D in Sport and Exercise Science, emphasis in Sport Administration, August 2004
Dissertation: Faculty Attitudes Toward NCAA Division III Athletic Programs
Co-Advisors: Professor Linda Sharp, Dr. Dianna Gray

Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Master of Science in Recreation Administration, December 1987

Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, May 1984
Minor in English

Employment History

Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Management, Wichita State University, 2011-Present
Undergraduate program coordinator
Teach courses in graduate and undergraduate sport administration curricula.
Supervise graduate and undergraduate interns.
Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
Update and revise courses and curriculum to meet NASPE-NASSM program standards.
Establish relationships with practitioners in field.

Instructor, Department of Sport Management, Wichita State University, 2004-2011
Teach courses in graduate and undergraduate sport administration curricula.
Supervise graduate and undergraduate interns.
Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
Update and revise courses and curriculum to meet NASPE-NASSM program standards.
Establish relationships with practitioners in field.

Instructor and Head Women's Diving Coach and Assistant Swim Coach, University of Northern Colorado, 1999-2004
Lectured in graduate level courses in Sport Management curriculum.
Taught lifetime skill classes for Department of Sport and Exercise Science.
Developed course descriptions and lesson plans, grading, and course evaluation.
Designed assignments, testing materials and teaching aids.
Utilized technology in monitoring progress of students.
Conducted in-season training sessions for student-athletes, including trampoline, dryland, weight, mental, and one and three meter springboard workouts.
Assisted Head Swimming Coach with coaching and administrative duties.
Utilized technology in monitoring progress of athletes.
Coordinated fundraising activities for swim team.
Assisted in development and implementation of public relations and promotional activities for team.

Instructor Head Men's and Women's Diving Coach and Assistant Swim Coach, University of Northern Iowa, 1989-1999
Taught a variety of conditioning and skill activity classes for School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Studies, with emphasis in aquatics.
Developed course descriptions and lesson plans, grading, and course evaluation.
Designed testing materials and teaching aids.
Conducted in-season training sessions for student-athletes, including trampoline, dryland, weight, mental, and one and three meter springboard workouts.
Developed pre and post season conditioning programs.
Assisted Head Swimming Coach with coaching and administrative duties.
Assisted in planning and implementing budget and endowment fund for teams.
Coordinated recruitment activities for program.
Planned and implemented annual team fundraiser.
Coordinated and trained volunteer timers and table workers for home meets.
Worked with Athletic Department Staff in development and implementation of public relations and promotional activities for team.

Recreation Supervisor/Aquatics, Waukegan (IL) Park District 1988-1989
Responsible for administration of cities two public pools
Developed and coordinated recreation programs for community
Assisted with facility supervision and maintenance

Head Diving Coach, Western Illinois University 1986-1988
Conducted in-season training sessions for student-athletes, including trampoline, dryland, weight, mental, and one and three meter springboard workouts.
Developed pre and post season conditioning programs.
Assisted Head Swimming Coach with coaching and administrative duties.
Coordinated recruitment activities for program.
Planned and implemented annual team fundraiser

Substitute Teacher, Des Moines and Urbandale (IA) Public Schools 1984-1986
Served as short and long term substitute at elementary, middle, and high school levels for variety of subjects (PE, music, English, Language Arts, band, industrial technology, etc.)

Head Diving/Assistant Swim Coach, Urbandale (IA) High School 1984-1986
Conducted in-season training sessions for student-athletes, including trampoline, dryland, weight, mental, and one meter springboard workouts.
Developed pre and post season conditioning programs.
Assisted Head Swimming Coach with coaching and administrative duties.

Publications

Non-refereed
Noble, J. (2002). Different strokes. Aquatics International, 14(9), p. 21.
Noble, J. (1998). Fatherhood and coaching. The Diver, 19(3), pp. 8 - 9
Noble, J. (1996). Coach Noble's rules for diving practice and competition (and guide to life). The Diver, 17(3), p. 9.
Noble, J. (1994). Tapering for divers. Making Waves, 1(2), p. 2.
Noble, J. (1993). Dealing with B.A. - Bad attitude. Making Waves, 1(1), p. 2.

Unpublished Research
Tomasini, N. & Noble, J. (2001). Academic and athletic motivational differences between male intercollegiate student-athletes in revenue and non-revenue producing sports. Greeley, CO. University of Northern Colorado.

Presentations

International
Miller, L., Stoldt, G.C., Vermillion, M. & Noble, J. (2007). The Design and Implementation of Undergraduate and Graduate Sport Management Assessment Systems: A Worthy (yet Painful) Process. Presented at the 22nd Annual conference of the North American Society for Sport Management, Miami, FL.
Lee, R. & Noble, J. (2000). Sport Management Science: The Applications of Management Science in Sport Management and Athletics. Presented at the 15th Annual conference of the North American Society for Sport Management, Colorado Springs, CO.

Regional
Noble, J. (1994). Approach, Mechanics, and Spin-Up Technique of Chinese Divers. Presentation at U.S. Diving Skill Development Clinic, Cedar Falls, IA.

Local
Noble, J. (2005). Dealing with Umpires and Parents. Presented at the annual Youth Baseball and Softball meeting, Valley Center, KS.
Noble, J. & Tomasini, N. (2002). Sport in Higher Education: A Sociological Perspective. Presented at the University of Northern Colorado Research Conference, Greeley, CO.
Noble, J. & Tomasini, N. (2001). Its Not What You Know, Its What You Do: College Admission Requirements for Athletes and Non-Athletes. Presented at the University of Northern Colorado Research Conference, Greeley, CO.
Lee, R. & Noble, J. (2000). Sport Management Science: Using Integer Programming in Sport and Athletics. Presented at the University of Northern Colorado Research Conference, Greeley, CO.
Noble, J. (1997). Diving Safety. Presented for telecast, KWWL TV (NBC affiliate), Waterloo, IA.

Grants

The Superlative Group, Inc. (2008). $7,000 in funds obtained for Internship Program for Daniel Lavin.

Teaching

Courses taught Wichita State University
Undergraduate
SMGT 112: Introduction to Sport Administration
SMGT 210: Practicum in Sport Management
SMGT 428: Financial Management in Sport
SMGT 481: Co-op Education
SMGT 540: Seminar in Sport Business (Co-taught)
SMGT 545: Organization and Administration of Sport
SMGT 547: Internship in Sport Administration
SMGT 590: Independent Study
Graduate
SMGT 781: Co-op Education
SMGT 801: Leadership and Management in Sport
SMGT 828: Sport Finance
SMGT 847: Internship in Sport Administration
SMGT 890: Special Topics

Courses taught University of Northern Colorado & University of Northern Iowa
All undergraduate activity courses
Archery, tennis, softball, soccer, personal fitness, beginning swimming, aquatic exercise, beginning springboard diving, snorkeling, fitness swimming, intermediate and advanced swimming

Service Activities

Professional
Member, North American Society for Sport Management, 2000 - present
North American Society for Sport Management Conference Committee, 2006 Conference, Kansas City, Missouri
Announcer, Diving Official, and Event Manager, NCAA Division II Mens and Womens Swimming and Diving Championships, March 2009, 2008
Diving Official, NCAA Division II Mens Swimming and Diving Championships, March 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Head Diving Official, Colorado State University Early Bird Invitational, October 2002
Meet Director and Coordinator, 1999 United States Diving Region V Spring Junior Championships
Coordinator and Host, United States Diving Safety Certification Course, April 1997, 1991, 1989
Co-Director & Meet Official, Region 5 Junior National Diving Championships, 1995
Host, United States Diving Skill Development Clinic, 1994, 1992
Association Delegate, United States Diving, U.S. Aquatic Sports Convention, 1994, 1992
Coordinator and Host, United States Diving Regional Training Seminar for Coaches, 1993
Consultant, Iowa High School Swim Coaches Association, November 1992 - April 1993
Clinician, Charles City High School Diving Seminar, September 1992
Clinician, Dubuque Area High Schools Diving Seminar, August 1992
Clinician, Iowa High School Swimming Coaches Association Fall Clinic, 1992
Meet Director, Panther Diving Invitational, 1990
Consultant, Northern Illinois Swimming Conference, 1988-89
Diving Coordinator and Head Diving Official, Gateway Conference Swimming and Diving Championships, 1988

University and Department
Wichita State University
College of Education Assessment Committee, January 2009 present
College of Education Curriculum Committee, January 2008 present
College of Education Retrenchment Advisory and Appeals Committee, January - December 2008
Member, Graduate Faculty, August 2004 present
Representative, WSU Graduate School, NCAA Career Connections, January 2008
Department of Sport Management Program Committee, January 2008 present
Department of Sport Management Travel Committee, January 2008 present
Department of Sport Management Scholarship Selection Committee, January 2008 present
Department of Sport Management Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, January 2008 present
Department of Sport Management Graduate Curriculum Committee, January 2008 present
Department of Sport Management Assessment Committee, January 2008 present
Presenter, Department of Sport Management Recognition Night, November 2008
Co-host, Skyline Schools (Pratt, KS) Sport Management Career Orientation, March, 2008
Co-advisor, Sport Management Student Association, August 2004 present
Co-advisor, Sport Management Alumni Association, August 2004 present
Sport Administration Program Review Committee, August 2004 December 2007
Presenter, Kinesiology and Sport Studies Recognition Night, April 2007
Kinesiology and Sport Studies Scholarship Committee, August 2004 December 2007
Kinesiology and Sport Studies Travel Committee, August 2004 December 2007
Kinesiology and Sport Studies Curriculum Committee, August 2005 December 2007
Editor, Sport Administration Program Newsletter, August 2006 September 2007
Participant in program to incorporate podcasting into teaching, College of Education Summer 2006
Physical Education Faculty Search Committee, Spring 2006
Wichita State University Student Recruitment Fair, Presenter, Spring 2006
Sport Administration Faculty Search Committee, Fall 2005
Undergraduate Assessment Committee, College of Education, Fall 2005
Interim Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Sport Administration, Summer 2005-Spring 2006

University of Northern Colorado
Meet Director, Northern Colorado Diving Invitational, January 2002, 2003
Facility Enhancement Committee - Worked with University of Northern Colorado Athletic Department Staff and University personnel in obtaining over $15,000 worth of facility and equipment improvements for aquatics program, 2002
Member, Sport Marketing Research Institute, 2000 - 2001

University of Northern Iowa
Personal Wellness Curriculum Development, University of Northern Iowa, 1996
Wellness and Recreation Center Facility Development & Groundbreaking Ceremonies, University of Northern Iowa, 1995
Birthday Sponsor, UNI Partners in Education, September 1991-1999

Other
Guest Speaker, Western Illinois University Wellness Centers, 1988, 1987
Master of Ceremonies, Western Illinois University Parks and Recreation Alumni and Awards Banquet, 1987

Community
Volunteer Coach and Consultant, Wichita Area Masters Swim Team, October 2004 present
Maize, Kansas, Recreation Commission Volunteer Youth Sport Coach 2005 present
Volunteer, Kansas Childrens Service League, Prevention of Child Abuse events, 2005 present
Volunteer, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church grounds maintenance, summer 2006 present
Volunteer Instructor, Senior High Sunday School, Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, September 2007 May 2008
Guest Speaker, Child Advocacy Resource and Education, Inc., October 2003, August 2001
Clinician, Greeley Middle Schools Swimming and Diving Clinic, August, 2003
Volunteer Fundraiser, University of Northern Colorado Athletic Club, 1999 2002
Coach, Nike Swim Camp, University of Northern Colorado, June 2001, 2000
Founder and Head Coach, Panther Diving Club, 1990-1999
Chairman, Administrative Section, Diving Iowa, Inc. 1990 - 1999
Meet Director, Annual Cedar Valley Classic Diving Invitational, 1990 1999
Volunteer Official and Consultant, Iowa Games Sports Festival 1990-1999
Host, Annual Iowa High School Swimming Coaches Association Fall Clinic, 1992 -1999
Volunteer, American Red Cross CPR Instruction, March 1997, October 1996
Diving Representative, Missouri Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships Meet Committee, 1996
Volunteer, My Waterloo Days Parade and Festival, June 1995
Volunteer, YMCA Community Research, November 1993
Chaired research committee in gathering information pertaining to the opinions and attitudes of high school swimming coaches for use in keeping the Iowa High School Athletic Association from dropping boys diving, Diving Iowa, Inc., 1992 - 1993
Guest Speaker, Cedar Falls/Waterloo Pool Management Seminar, 1991
Co-coordinator, UNI Swimming and Diving 25th Anniversary Alumni Reunion, August, 1990
Volunteer Coach & Host, Age Group Diving Clinic, May 1990
Volunteer Coach, Blackhawk County Junior Olympic Divers, December 1989 - May 1990

Honors and Awards

Nominee, 2008-2009 Academy for Effective Teaching Award, Center for Teaching and Research Excellence, Wichita State University
Nominee, 2007-2008 Academy for Effective Teaching Award, Center for Teaching and Research Excellence, Wichita State University
Nominee, 2006-2007 Academy for Effective Teaching Award, Center for Teaching and Research Excellence, Wichita State University
Recipient, 2005-2006 Dr. & Mrs. Robert E. Anderson Faculty Recreation Scholarship, Wichita State University
Nominee, 2005-2006 Academy for Effective Teaching Award, Center for Teaching and Research Excellence, Wichita State University
Nominee, 2005-2006 Wichita State University College of Education Outstanding Faculty Award for Service
Diving Coach of the Year, Mideast Classic Swimming and Diving Championships, 1998, 1997, 1994
Diving Coach of the Year, Missouri Valley Conference Swimming and Diving Championships, 1997
Positive Influential Instructor as voted on by graduating seniors, Spring 1997, University of Northern Iowa
Selected Participant - United States Diving Coaches Camp, Indiana University, 1990