Faculty

Travis Berger, M.Ed.

Instructor of Business

Education Background

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

Sociology of Sport
Sport Psychology
Leadership Theory & Practice
Communications & Sales

Current Projects

Servant Leadership Research

Representative Courses Taught

Business 438: Business Seminar (Senior Capstone Course)
Sport Management 440: Sport Psychology
Sport Management 410: Seminar in Sport Management
Sport Management 325: Sport Marketing, Promotions, & Fundraising
Business 314: Retail Management
Sport Management 310: Facility & Event Management
Business 308: Sales and Sales Management
Sport Management 210: Sport in Society
Sport Management 201: Introduction to Sport management
College 110: First Year Seminar

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

Consulting:

• The Psychology of Player Development.” Training Session for Berks Ajax (Ages 15-18), Twin Valley High School, PA. March 21,2009.

• The Psychology of Player Development.” Training Session for Berks Ajax (Ages 12-14), Boyertown High School, PA. March 28, 2009.

Presentations

• “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) 2008 Franciscan Symposium, Alvernia College, Reading, PA. June  2008.

• “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. June 2008.

• “Roman Gladiator Games & Careers in Sport Management.” Accepted Students  Day, Alvernia College, Reading, PA. March 2008.

• “Careers in Sport Management.” Southern Middle School, Reading, PA. October 2007.

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

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

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

• “Fitness Includes Mental and Spiritual Workouts.” Panel discussion at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ of Wilshire, West Lawn, PA. February 2005.

• “The Key to Unlocking Your Potential: Body, Mind, & Soul.” Student-Athlete Orientation at Alvernia College, Reading, PA. August 2001.

Keynote Addresses:

• “Following the Hedgehog to Level Five Leadership.” Delta Mu Delta, Lambda Zeta Chapter’s Second Annual Membership Induction Ceremony, Alvernia College, Reading, PA. April 2008.

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

• “Pursuing Personal Excellence.” Fall Commissioning of Student-Athletes Ceremony at Alvernia College, Reading, PA. Fall 2007.

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

• “Athletes and Christianity.” Spring Commissioning of Student-Athletes Ceremony at Alvernia College, Reading, PA. Spring 2006.

• “Setting Goals for Success.” Boyertown High School Boys Soccer Banquet, Boyertown, PA. December, 2005.

• “Balancing Life’s Priorities.” Fleetwood High School Boys Soccer Banquet, Fleetwood, PA. December 2004.

• “What is a Student-Athlete?” Fall Commissioning of Student-Athletes Ceremony at Alvernia College, Reading, PA. Fall 2004.