Master of Education in Applied Human Development Graduate Projects

Abstract

Turnover rates in college athletics occur for a multitude of reasons, often leading to changes in leadership (Pack & Won, 2017). Poor working conditions, low salaries, and overall employee burnout are just a few of the reasons why people leave their roles in college athletics, according to Pack and Won (2017). This phenomenon affected me deeply in the fall of 2025, but not in the way one might think. My long-time boss and mentor, Taylor Jefferson, stepped away from his role as Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Brand Enhancement at Bowling Green State University, leaving me blindsided. Since then, I have had to assume various responsibilities associated with that position while also maintaining my current workload and completing my education at BGSU.

Advisor

Dr. Ray Schneider

Second Reader

Dr. Amanda Koba

Semester

Spring

Year

2026

Degree

M.Ed.

Program

Sport Administration

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