Marshall Professor Chosen as Finalist for William C. Friday Outstanding Article Award

 HUNTINGTON, W.Va. –  Dr. Jarrod Schenewark of the Marshall University School of Kinesiology is one of three finalists chosen to receive the 2013 William C. Friday Outstanding Article Award. The winners will be announced at the College Sport Research Institute (CSRI) conference, which will take place at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill April 17-19.

Schenewark, an assistant professor of sports management and marketing at Marshall, said there is an expectation for professors in academia to publish relevant, high quality papers. He hopes by being nominated, he has met these expectations.

“I feel a great sense of pride and honor to be recognized amongst the other scholars in my field,” Schenewark said. “My gratitude is immense and I can’t thank them enough.”

The William C. Friday Outstanding Award recognizes the three most outstanding articles in the Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Issues for the 2012 calendar year, as selected by the Editorial Review Board. Schenewark’s article, “A Dual Model of Work-Family Conflict and Enrichment in Collegiate Coaches,” was co-authored by Marlene A. Dixon from the University of Texas and focuses on how work-family conflict and enrichment can influence life outcomes for mothers and fathers who are coaches.

Schenewark spent six years working as a collegiate football coach at all levels of the NCAA and knows first hand the impact this job can have on one’s family life.

Dr. Gary McIlvain, associate dean of the College of Health Professions and dean of the School of Kinesiology, said he was not surprised by this announcement. He considers Schenewark among the most active in the School of Kinesiology as well as in his field.

“The honor of being named as a finalist by his peers in the field of sports management speaks volumes of the dedication to his discipline,” McIlvain said. “This just demonstrates the caliber of faculty in the College of Health Professions and School of Kinesiology. We are excited and congratulate him on this accomplishment.” The other finalists for this award will represent East Carolina University in North Carolina and Ball State University in Indiana at the CSRI conference.