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Thad Long

Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
   Bowling Green State University, 1985
Masters of Education - Sport Administration
   Bowling Green State University, 1992

Years of Service
23 years

Work Experience
Associate Director for Facilities
   Bowling Green State University, 2007 - Present
Associate Director for Intramurals, Sport Clubs, and Perry Field House Programs
   Bowling Green State University, 2001 - 2007
Assistant Director for Intramurals and Sport Clubs
   Bowling Green State University, 1992 - 2001
Recreation Facility Manager
   Bowling Green State University, 1986 - 1992
Student Rec Center, Student Employee
   Bowling Green State University, 1983 - 1985


Teaching
HMSL 631: Athletic and Recreation Facility Planning and Management
SM 301: Sport and Event Management

Affiliations and Professional Membership
National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, (NIRSA)
Ohio Recreational Sports Association, (ORSA)

Personal Web Site
http://www.epsilen.com/longtha

Other Relevant Documents
"Managing from the Middle – A Journey or a Destination?"
   NIRSA National Conference, 2008; BGSU Student Affairs Conference, 2009
"Developing ‘Reluctant Leaders’: The Sport Club Officer Challenge"
   NIRSA National Conference, 2007
"A Technology Leap of Faith – Researching, Purchasing, and Implementing Management Software"
   NIRSA National Conference, 2005
"Technology Today: It's More than Just the Game"
   NIRSA National Conference, 2004
"Decision-making Tools for Today’s Student Leaders"
   ORSA State Workshop, 2003
"Making Exceptions: Why, How, and When to Make them"
   NIRSA National Conference, 2003
"Connecting to 2K" (panel discussion)
   ORSA State Workshop, 2000
"What's In a Name?: Creative Guidelines for Monitoring Intramural Team Names"
   NIRSA National Conference, 1998
"Getting Interactive With Your Web Page"
   ORSA State Workshop, 1997
"Sport Clubs Management Software: Is It Right for You?"
   NIRSA National Conference, 1997
"Intramural Software: An Efficient, Affordable Option"
   NIRSA National Conference, 1996
"Computer Programming in Intramurals"
   Mid-American Conference Workshop, 1995
"Intramurals and Sport Clubs: Something for Everyone"
   Annual presenter at BGSU freshman orientation, 1992-2000
Featured speaker at Greek Life student awards banquet, 1994