James M. Mensch, PhD, ATC - College of Education - University of ...

James M. Mensch, PhD, ATC
Physical Education Dept 332 Cabin Dr.
University of South Carolina Irmo, SC 29063
Columbia, SC 29208 H:(803) 749-6681
(803) 777-3846 Cell: (803) 727-2309
Email: jmensch@gwm.sc.edu
EDUCATION
2000 University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology/Pedagogy
1994 Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Master of Science Degree in Pedagogy
1991 Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2000-Present Director of Athletic Training Education, University of South Carolina
Undergraduate: Responsible for all aspects of undergraduate
CAATE-accredited Athletic Training Program. Approx: 65 students
Graduate: Responsible for all aspects of graduate athletic training
Program. Approx 27 MS students and 3 PhD Students
2001-2003 Supervising Athletic Trainer, University of South Carolina, Columbia
Direct Supervision: Women’s Tennis
1994-1996 Assistant Athletic Trainer, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge.
Direct Supervision: Baseball, Women’s Soccer, and Cheerleading
Assisted Supervision: Football
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2000-Present Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Undergraduate Courses Taught:
-PEDU 263 Introduction to Athletic Training
-PEDU 266 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
-PEDU 494 Athletic Training Senior Seminar
-PEDU 466 Therapeutic Exercise
-PEDU 497 General Medical Concerns in Athletic Training
Graduate Courses Taught:
-PEDU 546 Advanced Athletic Training
-PEDU 736 Advanced Treatment of Athletic Injuries
-PEDU 737 Research in Athletic Training Education
-PEDU 755 History & Philosophical Foundations of PE
Dissertation and Thesis Major Advisor/Chair: (Currently)
-Masters Students:(27)
-Doctoral Students:(3)
-Undergraduate Honors College (2)
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PUBLICATIONS
Mensch, J.M. & Mitchell (2006). Choosing a career in athletic training: Exploring the
perceptions of potential recruits. Journal of Athletic Training. (In Press)
Mensch, JM. (2006). Professional responsibilities and approved clinical instructors.
Athletic Therapy Today, 11(4),49-51.
Mensch, J.M (2006). Are we asking too much for athletic training students in the clinical
setting. Athletic Therapy Today, 11(2), 30-31.
Mensch, J.M., Crews, C., Mitchell, M.M. (2005). Competing Perspectives During
Organizational Socialization on the Role of Certified Athletic Trainers in High School Settings.
Journal of Athletic Training, 40(4), 333-340.
Mensch, J.M. (2005). What are you Wearing: Appropriate Attire for Certified Athletic
Trainers. Athletic Therapy Today. 9(7), 52-53.
Mensch, J.M. & Wham, G. (2005). It’s a Quality-of-Life Issue. Athletic Therapy Today,
10(1), 20-21.
Dodge, T. & Mensch, J. (2004). Image is Everything. Athletic Therapy Today, 9(6), 58-59.
Mensch, J.M (2004). The Good Old Boys Network: Sponsored Mobility in Athletic
Training. Athletic Therapy Today, 9(5), 40-41.
Gardiner, A.G. & Mensch, J.M. (2004). Promoting Professional Development in Athletic
Training. Athletic Therapy Today, 9 (4), 28-29.
Mensch, J.M & Mitchell, M. (2004). Enforcing Professional Standards or Violating
Personal Rights. Athletic Therapy Today, 9(3), 28-29.
Mensch, J.M. & Ennis, C.D. (2002). Pedagogical strategies perceived to enhance student
learning in athletic training education. Journal of Athletic Training, 37(4), s-199-s207.
Mensch, J.M & Mitchell, M. (2002). Journal Club as Professional Socialization. Athletic
Therapy Today, 8(4), 68-70.
Ennis, C.D., Solmon, M.A., Satina, B., Loftus, S.J., Mensch, J.M., & McCauley, M.T.
(1999). Creating a sense of family in urban schools using the “sport for peace” curriculum.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 70(3), 273-285.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS
Initial manuscript under review:
Mensch, J., Gordon, K., French, K., & Mitchell, M. Examination of career mobility patterns
of athletic trainers in the National Football League. Journal of Athletic Training. (to be sent out by
Sept 1)
Revise and Re-submit:
Monsma, E., Farroll, J., Fox, B., Mensch, J. Keeping your head in the game: The
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elationship between sports-specific imagery and anxiety among injured athletes. Journal of
Athletic Training. (JAT0171-06R)
In preparation for submission:
French, K., Herrin, S., Mitchell, M., & Mensch, J. Career mobility of certified athletic
trainers in Major League Baseball. Journal of Athletic Training.
Monsma, E., Farroll, J., Fox, B., Mensch, J. Keeping your head in the game: The
relationship between sports-specific imagery and anxiety among injured athletes. Journal of
Athletic Training.
Gorecki, J., Monsma, E., French, K., Mensch, J. Expert-novice differences in imagery
content among volleyball players: A qualitative approach. Journal of Applied Sports Psychology.
Monsma, E., Pfeiffer, K., Mensch, J. Maturity offset, age at menarche, and social physique
anxiety among female participants in aesthetic activities.
Monsma, E., Pfeiffer, K., Almeida, J., Mensch, J. The relationship between actual and
perceived height and weight among adolescent athletes.
BOOKS (editor)
Mensch, J.M & Miller, G. (Release: December 2007). The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to
Psychosocial Intervention and Referral. Slack Inc:Thorofare, NJ.
BOOK CHAPTERS (author)
Mensch, J. (2007). Athletic Training and Psychosocial Issues. In. J. Mensch & G. Miller
(Eds). The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral. Slack Inc:Thorofare,
NJ.
Armsey, T, Batson, J, & Mensch, J. (2007). Nutritional Supplements: A Scientific Review
for the Athletic Trainer. In. J. Mensch & G. Miller (Eds). The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to
Psychosocial Intervention and Referral. Slack Inc:Thorofare, NJ.
Miller, G. & Mensch, J. (2007). Ethics and Legal Considerations. In. J. Mensch & G. Miller
(Eds). The Athletic Trainer’s Guide to Psychosocial Intervention and Referral. Slack Inc:Thorofare,
NJ.
REFERRED JOURNAL ABSTRACTS (National Presentations)
Mensch, JM., Mitchell, M. (2006). Attractors and barriers to a career in athletic training:
Exploring the perceptions of potential recruits. Journal of Athletic Training, 41(2), s21.
Farroll, JC., Mazoue, CG., Mensch, JM. (2006). Non-contact distal femur fracture in a high
school football player. Journal of Athletic Training, 41(2), s25.
Dodge, T., Mitchell, M., Mensch, J. (2006). Examining attrition and persistence in athletic
training education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 77(1, supplement), A-110.
Monsma, E., Mensch, J., Fox, B., Farroll, J. (2006). Practice return anxiety, imagery use
and direction among injured athletes. Journal of Applied Sport Psychology. (In Press)
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Mensch, J.M., Rodger, M., & Mitchell, M. (2004). Exploring the subjective warrants of
potential athletic training recruits. Journal of Athletic Training, 39(2), s12-s13.
Crews, C., Mensch, J.M., Mitchell, M. (2004). Competing perspectives during
organizational socialization on role performance of athletic trainers in high school settings. Journal
of Athletic Training, 39(2), s-22.
Gorecki, J., Vadocz, E.A., Mensch, J.M. & French, K.E. (2002). Expert-novice differences
in imagery content and knowledge representation: A qualitative approach. Journal of Sport and
Exercise Psychology, 24, s-64.
Mensch, J.M. & Ennis, CD (2001). Students’ educational experiences in CAAHEPaccredited
programs. Journal of Athletic Training, 36(2), s-45.
Ennis, C.D., Solmon, M.A., Satina, B., Loftus, S.J., Mensch, J.M., & McCauley, M.T.
(1998). Creating a sense of family in physical education using the “sport for peace curriculum”.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 69(1), a-90.
PRESENTATIONS (Non-published)
Miller, G. & Mensch, J. (2006). Counselor Education and Athletic Training Education: A
Cooperative Venture. Paper to be presented at the SACES Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida.
Mensch, J. & Pitney, W. (2005). Socializing certified athletic trainers into the role of an
educator. Paper presented at the NATA Athletic Training Educators Conference in Houston, Texas.
Mensch, J.M. (2003). Instructors’ Perceptions of Educational Experiences in CAAHEPaccredited
Athletic Training Programs. Abstract presented at the 2003 NATA Educators Conference
in Dallas, TX.
Mensch, J.M. (1998). Student perceptions of teacher effectiveness in athletic training.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Maryland Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance, Towson, MD.
Mensch, J.M. (1997). An inside look at alternative schooling. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Maryland Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,
Westminster, MD.
DEVELOPMENT
Administrator of Athletic Training Education Development Foundation (A31212): Established
in 2004 to support athletic training graduate and undergraduate programs. University of South
Carolina, Columbia, SC.
2006
2005
PA: Sports Plus Physical Therapy (9/1/06) $20,000
PA: Benedict College (4/15/05) $7,500
PA: Allen University (5/19/05) $3,500
PA: Benedict College (8/8/05) $3,500
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PA: ACO-Medical Supplies (DonJoy) (10/5/05) $2,000
PA: Allen University (10/7/05) $4,000
PA: Benedict College (12/8/05) $7,000
$47,500
GRANTS/CONTRACTS
Principle Investigator: 2007 United States Army Training Center, Columbia, SC
Submitted:
Fort Jackson Initial Entry Training Attrition Reduction Study: Athletic Trainer Forward
Budget: $412,121
Indirect Costs to USC: $138,375
*Total: $560,496
*verbal agreement
Principle Administrator: Externally/Internally funded contracts with Athletic Training Program.
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.
2006: External Contracts
PA: Richland One School District $80,000
PA: Ben Lippen School $18,000
PA: Newberry County School District $54,000
Total: $152,000
2006: Internal Contracts
PA: USC Athletic Department (Internal): $126,000
PA: USC Student Life (Internal): $18,000
PA: USC Student Health Center (Internal): $27,000
PA: USC Orthopedics Department (Internal): $91,000
Total: $262,000
2006 Total: $414,000
2005: External Contracts
PA: Richland One School District: $80,000
PA: Richland Two School District: $16,000
PA: Newberry County School District: $48,000
PA: Health South: $32,000
PA: Allen University: $16,000
PA: Benedict College: $32,000
PA: ACO-Medical Supplies $16,000
Total $240,000
2005: Internal Contracts
PA: USC Athletic Department (Internal): $105,000
PA: USC Student Life (Internal): $16,000
PA: USC Student Health Center (Internal): $16,000
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PA: USC Orthopedics Department (Internal): $48,000
Total: $185,000
2005 Total: $425,000
2004: External Contracts
PA: Richland One School District: $32,000
PA: Richland Two School District: $14,000
PA: Health South: $28,000
PA: Allen University: $27,400
Total $101,400
2004: Internal Contracts
PA: USC Athletic Department (Internal): $84,000
PA: USC Student Life (Internal): $14,000
PA: USC Student Health Center (Internal): $14,000
PA: USC Orthopedics Department (Internal): $52,000
Total $164,000
2004 total: $265,400
2003: External Contracts
PA: Richland One School District: $12,000
2000-2002
Provost Teaching Development Grant. (2000). University of South Carolina: $1,000
Provost Teaching Development Grant. (2001). University of South Carolina: $1,000
Provost Teaching Development Grant. (2002). University of South Carolina: $942
DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEE
(Major Advisor/Committee Chair)
Ashley Goodman: 2 nd year PhD Student: “ATC Confidence in the Areas of Pedorthic
Evaluation, Gait Analysis, and Foot Orthotics”
Fred Gardin: 1 st year PhD Student -Socialization in Athletic Training
Joe Murphy: 1 st Year PhD Student-Socialization in Athletic Training
(Committee Member)
Socialization
Tom Dodge: “Student Retention in Athletic Training Education Programs” (Defended)
Alison Gardiner: “Attractors To and Facilitators For Athletic Training and the High School
Setting” (Defended)
Meg Frederick “Defining the Professional Behaviors of Athletic Training Students: A Delphi
Study”
Kyrstin Krist: “Socialization of Black High School Football Players in the Southeastern
United States”
Other Areas
Katherine Pebworth “High School Physical Education Curriculum in the State of South Carolina”
(Defended)
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External Committee Member
Lydia Akins: “A Comparison of Perceived Intensity of Pulsed to Sham Ultrasound in
Normal Individuals”
George Wham: “An Examination of the Medical Care for High School Athletics in South
Carolina”
MASTER’S THESIS/PROJECT
(Major Advisor)
2007 (in progress)
I am the current major advisor for 14 Master’s students who will be graduating in December
2006/May 2007. Here is a list of topics/titles of project/thesis of my students
Socialization
Cramer, M: “Organizational Socialization of Physicians”
Cobble, D: “Socialization of Minority Students into Athletic Training”
Millwood, B: “Attrition of High School Athletic Training Students from a Career in
Athletic Training”
Wood, B: “Attrition Patterns of Women from the Athletic Training Profession”
Redpath, A: “Self-Efficacy of ATS during Professional Socialization”
Career Mobility
Ruklic, A: “Career Mobility of ATCs in Non-Traditional Sports Settings”
Sincavage, J: “Career Mobility of ATCs in Higher Education: From the Practice Field to
the Ivory Tower”
Psychosocial Issues (related to my text book)
Volpe, A: “Counseling Student Athletes with Psychosocial Issues”
Briff, C: “Counseling Student Athletes with Psychosocial Issues”
2006 (Completed)
Career Mobility
Gordon, K. Career Mobility of Athletic Trainers in the National Football League. University of
South Carolina, May 2006.
Herrin, S. Career Mobility of Athletic Trainers in Major League Baseball. University of South
Carolina, May 2006.
Brown, S. Career Mobility of Division I-A Collegiate Football Athletic Trainers. University of
South Carolina, May 2006.
Hargenrader, J. Career Mobility of Athletic Trainers in the National Hockey League. University of
South Carolina, May 2006.
Donner, D. Career Mobility of Head and Assistant Athletic Trainers in the National Basketball
Association. University of South Carolina, May 2006.
Zook, S. Career Mobility of Athletic Trainers in Division I-A Elite College Basketball Programs.
University of South Carolina, December 2006.
Anticipatory Socialization
Anderson, N. Anticipatory Socialization of Athletic Training: The Perspective of Pre-Professionals.
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University of South Carolina, May 2006.
Professional Socialization
Ganucheau, S. Examination of Learning Time for Athletic Training Students During their Clinical
Experiences. University of South Carolina, May 2006.
Duncan, A. Examination of Athletic Trainers’ Self-Efficacy for Specific Psychomotor Educational
Competencies. University of South Carolina, May 2006.
Other Areas
Dobyns, P. A Survey of Athletic Injuries in South Carolina High Schools. University of South
Carolina, August 2006.
Dietrich, K. USC Sports Medicine Center: Handbook for Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainers.
University of South Carolina, May 2006.
Mulvey, A. Catastrophic Injury: Examination of the Role of Certified Athletic Trainers. University
of South Carolina, May 2006.
2005
Ciolino, S. CD Rom-Based Policies and Procedures Manual for Athletic Training Programs.
University of South Carolina, May 2005.
2004
Pituk, N. Examination of Prescription Drug Program Policies and Procedures for Athletic Trainers.
University of South Carolina, December, 2004
Ferguson, N. Cognitive and Motivational Functions of Imagery During Injury Rehabilitation and
their Relation to Practice Return Affect. University of South Carolina, May 2004.
2003
Organizational Socialization
Crews, C. Competing Perspectives During Organizational Socialization on the Role of Certified
Athletic Trainers in High School Settings. Master of Science, University of South Carolina,
Summer 2003.
2002
Organizational Socialization
Grace, J. Exploring Basketball Coaches Perceptions of the ATCs Role in High Schools. Master of
Science, University of South Carolina, Summer 2002.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
National
Moderator for NATA-REF at Convention
2004-Present Column Editor, Athletic Therapy Today. Column Title: Professionalism and
Ethics
2002-Present Guest Reviewer, Journal of Athletic Training
2001-Present CAATE Site-Visitor for accreditation of Athletic Training Education
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Programs
2000-Present Reviewer for the NATA Foundation Grants Program
2002-Present Abstract Reviewer for Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association annual
meeting
University & College Service
2006 Faculty Mentor, African-American Professors Program (AAPP), University
of South Carolina
2004-Present Basic Programs and Governance Committee, University of South Carolina
2000-Present Faculty Advisor, Carolina Association of Student Trainers, University of
South Carolina
2000-Present Graduate Faculty Committee, University of South Carolina
2001-2004 Faculty Senator, University of South Carolina
2000-2002 Faculty Representative, University Faculty Affairs Committee, University of
South Carolina
Invited Speaker
2007 Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association (MAATA) Annual conference
and Symposium, Virginia Beach, VA
“Psychosocial issues and the athletic training professional”
2006 Myrtle Beach
2006 Irmo-Chapin Recreation Commission, Irmo, SC
“Cervical Spine Injuries in Youth Sports”
2006 Richland School District One Annual Coaches Convocation, Columbia, SC
“Factors Associated with Preventing Heat Illness”
2006 SCATA Annual Conference & Symposium, Columbia, South Carolina
“The Glass is Half-Full: How You Can Influence Future Professionals”
2005 SCATA College & University Student Symposium, Columbia, SC
“Clinical Crossover: Is the NATABOC Examination Realistic”
2003 ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor Workshop, Columbia, SC
“Prevention and Treatment of Common Athletic Injuries”
2001 University of South Carolina at Aiken
13 th Annual Career Fair: Panel for careers in Exercise Science/Athletic
Training
1995 Louisiana State University Baseball Coaches Committee.
Presented lecture entitled, “Roles and Responsibilities of Athletic Trainers”
to 75 members of the committee.
1995 Louisiana State University Baseball Coaches Clinic. Presented lecture
entitled, “An Athletic Trainers Role in Injury Prevention” to approximately
200 parents of area athletes.
Community Service
2004-Present Richland School District Two: Magnet Program Committee (Advisor)
2003-Present Advisory Council Member, Richland 1 School District: (Sports Medicine)
2000 & 2001 SCATA High School Workshop, Columbia, SC
1998-1999 Summer Camp Coordinator, University of Maryland, College Park.
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HONORS/ACTIVITIES
Faculty Sponsor. NATA-REF Graduate Student Scholarship winner (Byron Millwood, 2006)
Faculty Sponsor. NATA-REF Doctoral Student Scholarship winner (Ashley Goodman, 2006)
Faculty Sponsor. NATA-REF Doctoral Student Scholarship winner (Alison Gardiner, 2005)
Faculty Sponsor. NATA-REF Graduate Student Scholarship winner (Kerry Gordon, 2005)
Faculty Sponsor. MAATA Graduate Student Scholarship winner (Kerry Gordon, 2005)
Faculty Sponsor. NATA-REF Undergraduate Student Scholarship winner (David Schultz, 2003)
Faculty Sponsor. NATA-REF Undergraduate Student Scholarship winner (Miwa Matsumoto, 2002)
Faculty Sponsor. NATA-REF Undergraduate Student Scholarship winner (Lara McNeely, 1996)
2003 Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers
-honors a select 5% of high school and collegiate teachers
MEMBERSHIPS
National Athletic Trainers Association (Member #: 913069)
Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers’ Association
South Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association
CERTIFICATIONS
NATA Certification (1991- Present) Cert #: 049202468
SC-DHEC: #470
American Heart Association: Healthcare Provider Certification
Approved Clinical Instructor (ACI)
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