Faculty

Travis A. Berger, M.Ed.

Instructor of Business

Education

•  Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA, 2009-present
  Ph.D. Candidate in Administration and Leadership Studies
  Twenty-Third Annual IUP Foundation Doctoral Fellow

• Alvernia University, Reading, PA, 2005
  Master of Education in Urban Education
  Master’s in Education Award of Excellence Honoree

• The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 1997
  Bachelor of Arts in Administration of Justice
  Minor in Sociology
  Graduated with Distinction

Areas of Interest

• Leadership & Organization Theory
• Servant Leadership
• Positive Organizational Scholarship
• Sociology
• Sport Management

Current Research Projects

• Berger, T.A. "Servant Leadership: A Literature Review"

• Berger, T.A. "Serving Our Youth: Leadership for Non-profit Youth Sport Organizations". (Accepted presentation for the National AAHPERD Conference in March, 2012)

Consulting Projects

• Berger, T.A. (2010/2011). Leadership and Organizational Development Consultant for Exide Technologies: Developed and implemented a nine month leadership training program for Exide's Reading, PA plant.

• Berger, T.A. (2011/2012). Leadership and Organizational Development Consultant for Reading United, A.C. (Minor League Affiliate to the Philadelphia Union of the MLS).   

• Berger, T.A. (2010). Interim CEO for the 2010 season of Reading United, A.C. (Minor League Affiliate to the Philadelphia Union of the MLS). 

• Berger, T.A. (2009, August). “Team & Player Development Clinic.” Training Sessions for Pine Grove Boys H.S. Soccer Team, Pine Grove Recreation Park, PA.  

• Berger, T.A. (2009, March). “The Psychology of Player Development.” Training Session for Berks Ajax (Ages 15-18), Twin Valley High School, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2009, March). “The Psychology of Player Development.” Training Session for Berks Ajax (Ages 12-14), Boyertown High School, PA.

Publications:

Proceedings:

• Berger, T.A. (2009). Sport as a Socializing Agent and Unifier of People: How to Foster and Reinforce Franciscan Values Through Sport. The AFCU Journal: A Franciscan Perspective on Higher Education, 6(1), 114.

Policy Analysis:

• Policy analysis of NCAA Bylaw 14.1.9. Based on the conclusions of said analysis, obtained an Administrative Review Subcommittee waiver

Presentations: 

Academic Conferences:

• Berger, T.A. (2011, October). "Purposefully Controlling Organizational Culture Through the Art of Leadership: Exploring the Problems Associated with a Modernist Interpretation of Organizational Culture." The 61st Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Sociological Society, Seton Hill University.

• Berger, T.A. (2011, May). "Laying the Foundations: Three Experiential Learning Opportunities that Engage Students, Develop Leaders and Build Relationships with Alumni and Business Professionals." Business Professor Teaching Summit, Drexel University.

• Berger, T.A. (2008, June). “Sport as a Socializing Agent and Unifier of People: How to Foster and Reinforce Franciscan Values through Sport.” The Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) Franciscan Symposium, Alvernia University.

Keynote Addresses:

• Berger, T.A. (2008, April). “Following the Hedgehog to Level Five Leadership.” Delta Mu Delta, Lambda Zeta Chapter’s Second Annual Membership Induction Ceremony, Alvernia University.

• Berger, T.A. (2007, December). “Lessons Learned From the Lives of Great Athletes.” Fleetwood High School Boys Soccer Banquet, Fleetwood, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2007, August). “Pursuing Personal Excellence.” Fall Commissioning of Student-Athletes Ceremony at Alvernia University, Reading, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2006, December) “Winning in the Game of Life.” Boyertown Area School District Girls Soccer Banquet, Boyertown, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2006, Spring) “Athletes and Christianity.” Spring Commissioning of Student-Athletes Ceremony at Alvernia University, Reading, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2005, December). “Setting Goals for Success.” Boyertown High School Boys Soccer Banquet, Boyertown, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2004, December). “Balancing Life’s Priorities.” Fleetwood High School Boys Soccer Banquet, Fleetwood, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2004, Fall) “What is a Student-Athlete?” Fall Commissioning of Student-Athletes Ceremony at Alvernia University, Reading, PA.

Media:

• Berger, T.A. (2010, November). "Tips to Improve Your Reputation on Social Network Sites." WGAL Channel 8 News, Lebanon, Lancaster, Harrisburg, and York, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2008, June) “Wilson Soccer Alumni Association.” Featured on BCTV program Time, Talent, Treasure to discuss the mission, goals, and accomplishments of the Wilson Soccer Alumni Association, Reading, PA.

Community (Invited):

• Berger, T.A. (2010, April). “A Conversation with Alumni & Brainstorming Session.” Facilitated Panel Discussion for Leadership Berks, Reading, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2009, August). “Unleashing Every Child’s Potential: The Role of the Servant Leader Youth Sport Coach.” Youth Sport Seminar, Hamburg Middle School, Hamburg, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2009, August). “The Key to Motivation: Unlocking the Secret.” Youth Sport Seminar, Hamburg Middle School, Hamburg, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2009, August). “The Evolution of Youth Sport in America: Understanding the Historical Importance and Role of the Youth Sport Coach.” Youth Sport Seminar, Hamburg Middle School, Hamburg, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2009, March). “The Wheel of Excellence: Seven Critical Elements to Guide the Pursuit of Personal Excellence.” Accepted Students Day, Alvernia University, Reading, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2008, August). “Exploring Careers: Lessons from the Olympics.” Boy Scouts of America Personal Management Badge Program, Alvernia College, Reading, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2008, March). “Roman Gladiator Games & Careers in Sport Management.” Accepted Students  Day, Alvernia University, Reading, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2007, March). “Careers in Sport Management.” Southern Middle School, Reading, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2007, Summer). “An Inside View of How Colleges and Universities Recruit Student-Athletes.” A panel discussion at a GAMEFACE Management Summer Soccer Camp, Kutztown University.

• Berger, T.A. (2005, Summer). “A Personal Reflection on Lessons Learned from Sport.” BigKick Soccer Camp, Kutztown University.

• Berger, T.A. (2005, Summer) “The Life of a Collegiate Student-Athlete.” Boyertown Area School District Girls Soccer Camp, Boyertown, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2005, February). “Fitness Includes Mental and Spiritual Workouts.” Panel discussion at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ of Wilshire, West Lawn, PA.

• Berger, T.A. (2001, August). “The Key to Unlocking Your Potential: Body, Mind, & Soul.” Student-Athlete Orientation at Alvernia University, Reading, PA.

Honor Societies:

• Skull & Bones (The Pennsylvania State University)

• Phi Beta Kappa (The Pennsylvania State University): The oldest and most respected undergraduate honors organization in the U.S. recognizing excellence in the liberal arts and sciences

• Phi Kappa Phi (Indiana University of Pennsylvania): The nation's oldest, most selective, and most prestigious all-discipline honor society

• Delta Mu Delta (Alvernia University): International Honor Society in Business Administration

• Pi Lamda Theta (Alvernia University): International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education

Athletic Honors:

• Men's Soccer Coach of the Year, Pennsylvania Athletic Conference

• Reading Rage Professional Soccer Team, Professional Athlete

• Big Ten Champions, Pennsylvania State University Men's Soccer

• All Big Ten First Team, Pensylvania State University Men's Soccer

• Captain, Pennsylvania State University Men's Soccer

• Collegiate Academic All-American, Pennsylvania Men's Soccer Team

• Wilson High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee

• Pennsylvania H.S. State Soccer Champions, Wilson High School (co-captain)

• NSCAA High School All-American, Wilson High School Soccer