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Isenberg School of Management Department of Sport Management

Carol A. Barr

Associate Professor, Associate Department Head

Publications

Journal Articles

Covell, D. & Barr, C.A. The ties that bind: Presidential involvement with the development of NCAA Division I initial eligibility legislation. Journal of Higher Education. To be published 2001.

Barr, C.A., McDonald, M.A., & Sutton, W.A. Collegiate sport marketers: Job responsibilities and compensation structure. International Sports Journal, 4(2), p. 64-77.

Mitchell, R.B., Crosset, T., & Barr, C.A. (1999). Encouraging compliance without real power: Sport associations regulating teams. Journal of Sport Management, 13(3), p. 216-236.

Barr, C.A., Sutton, W.A, & McDermott, E.M. (1999). Marketing implications of Title IX for collegiate athletic departments. Sport Marketing Quarterly, 8(3), p. 9-20.

Hums, M.A., Barr, C.A., & Gullion, L. (1999). The ethical issues confronting managers in the sport industry. Journal of Business Ethics, 20, p. 51-66.

Hums, M.A., Barr, C.A., & Doll-Tepper, G. (1998). Roles and status of women in sport management. Journal of International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport & Dance, 34(2), p. 12-17.

Conference Proceedings

Barr, C.A. (1996). Multiculturalism within United States collegiate sport: Recruitment of international student-athletes. Fourth European Congress on Sport Management. Montpellier, France: EASM Proceedings, p. 465-473.

Journal Articles - Works In Progress

Barr, C.A. The faculty athletics representative: An analysis of faculty involvement in the organizational structure and governance of intercollegiate sport. (Working title)

Barr, C.A. & Wolfe, R.A. Perceptions of intercollegiate athletic programs: A stakeholder management and gender analysis. (Working title)

Barr, C.A. & Masteralexis, L.P. The evolution of Title IX: Legal and managerial implications. (Working title)

Textbooks

Masteralexis, L.P., Barr, C.A., & Hums, M.A. (Eds.) (1998). Principles and Practice of Sport Management. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc.

Chapters in Text
Barr, C.A. (1998). Collegiate sport. In L.P. Masteralexis, C.A. Barr, M.A. Hums (Eds.). Principles and Practice of Sport Management. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc.

Barr, C.A. & Hums, M.A. (1998). Management principles applied to sport management. In L.P. Masteralexis, C.A. Barr, M.A. Hums (Eds.). Principles and Practice of Sport Management. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc.

Gladden, J.M., McDonald, M.A., & Barr, C.A. (1998). Event management. In L.P. Masteralexis, C.A. Barr, M.A. Hums (Eds.). Principles and Practice of Sport Management. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen Publishers, Inc.

Articles
Barr, C.A. Still afloat: So far at least, Syracuse's safe-harbor defense is a winner. Athletic Business, 23(10), October 1999, p. 26,28.

Barr, C.A. Notre Dame, Big Ten both fumbled a golden opportunity. Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal, 1(48), March 22-28, 1999, p. 36.

Barr, C.A. One for all: A Title IX case will test NCAA institutions not separately, but together. Athletic Business, 22(9), September 1998, p. 24,26.

Barr, C.A. Cuts of appeal: Eliminate men's sports if you must, appeals court says, but not women's. Athletic Business, 21(4), April 1997, p. 10,14.

Barr, C.A., Sutton, W.A., McDonald, M.A., & McDermott, E.M. Marketing implications of Title IX to collegiate athletic departments. NACWAA Newsletter, Spring, 1997, p. 7.

Barr, C.A. Equal time: High schools should do Title IX reviews before circumstances demand them. Athletic Business, 20(12), Dec. 1996, p. 10,12.

Barr, C.A., Sutton, W.A., McDonald, M.A., & McDermott, E.M. Marketing implications of Title IX to collegiate athletic departments. NACMA Ideas, 3(4), November, 1996, p. 2-6.

Barr, C.A., Sutton, W.A., McDonald, M.A., & McDermott, E.M. Marketing implications of Title IX to collegiate athletic departments. Athletic Administration, October, 1996, p. 14-15.

Barr, C.A. Out of proportion: A Louisiana judge's ruling takes gender equity in a new direction. Athletic Business, 20(8), August, 1996, p. 10,14.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Within reach: A Kentucky high school case shows Title IX's broadening scope. Athletic Business, 19(7), July, 1995, p. 10,12.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Fight or flex: A university may fare better settling its Title IX case than going to court. Athletic Business, 19(6), June, 1995, p. 13-14.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Pay attention: Athletic administrators need to understand equal-pay issues. Coaching Women's Basketball, 9(1), January/February 1995, p. 20-21.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Pay attention: Athletic administrators need to understand equal-pay issues. Athletic Business, 18(10), October, 1994, p. 10,14.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Equally divided: Courts have not helped much in defining the issue of equal pay. Athletic Business, 18(9), September, 1994, p. 12,16.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Going downhill: A Vermont court decision has ski-hill operators concerned about their future. Athletic Business, 18(6), June, 1994, p. 10-12.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Passing the test: NCAA drug-testing program gets ok from California high court. Athletic Business, 18(4), April, 1994, p. 10,13.

Barr, C.A. Busted in Boulder: Colorado courts just say no to drug testing. Athletic Business, 18(3), March, 1994, p. 10,16.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Title IX takes some new turns. The Sports Lawyer, vol. XI, January/February 1994, p. 3.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Catching up: An update on gender equity and Butch Reynolds' battle with the IAAF. Athletic Business, 17(11), November, 1993, p. 10,14.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Turnabout: Male athletes claim reverse discrimination. Athletic Business, 17(10), October, 1993, p. 10,14. BARR, Page 5 (Articles cont.)

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Equal payback: Women's coach wins landmark Title IX/Equal Pay Act case. Athletic Business, 17(9), September, 1993, p. 13-14.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Practice and malpractice. Athletic Business, 17(7), July, 1993, p. 16.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Bad judgment on Title IX. Athletic Business, 16(11), December, 1992, p. 14.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Sport takes beating in court. Athletic Business, 16(9), September, 1992, p. 14.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Ross, Gathers settled; CFA wins; testing loses. Athletic Business, 16(7), July, 1992, p. 16.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Title IX wields a mightier sword. Athletic Business, 16(5), May, 1992, p. 16-17.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. What is sport management? Coaching Women's Basketball, 6(1), October/November, 1991, p. 26-29.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Public or private? Clubs facing bias legislation. Athletic Business, 15(10), October, 1991, p. 22.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Creighton prevails in educational exploitation. The Sports Lawyer, vol. 13, September, 1991.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Two Title IX cases avoided, but issues unresolved. Athletic Business, 15(9), September, 1991, p. 18.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Updates: Gathers case delayed; a marathon settlement. Athletic Business, 15(8), August, 1991, p. 20.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Akron case could have impact on conference switching. Athletic Business, 15(7), July, 1991, p. 20.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Sports licensing gets a boost from Carolina case. Athletic Business, 15(6), June, 1991, p. 18,21.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Marathon decision may affect other public events. Athletic Business, 15(5), May, 1991, p. 14.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Manuel case tests NAIA eligibility rules. Athletic Business, 15(4), April, 1991, p. 16.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. NFL draft resurrects antitrust issues for NCAA. Athletic Business, 14(12), December, 1990, p. 16.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Creighton prevails in educational exploitation case. Athletic Business, 14(11), November, 1990, p. 16.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Women say they were denied career opportunities. Athletic Business, 14(10), October, 1990, p. 24.

Wong, G.M. & Barr, C.A. Would-be ballplayer wins discrimination suit. Athletic Business, 14(9), September, 1990, p. 24.

Reports
"An Athletic Conference Comparative Analysis," University of Massachusetts Amherst Athletic Department, December 1999.

"The Faculty Athletics Representative: A Survey of the Membership," Faculty Athletics Representative Association (FARA) Report, National Collegiate Athletic Association, April, 1999.

"Commitment to Equity," NCAA Athletics Certification Self-Study Report, University of Massachusetts Amherst, September, 1996.

"Report of the Subcommittee on Finances, Stadium, and Gender Equity," Final Report of the I-A Football Task Force, University of Massachusetts Amherst, September, 1996.

"Middleborough High School Title IX Self-Review Report," January, 1996.

"Title IX Five-Year Plan," University of Massachusetts Amherst Athletic Department, October, 1993.

"Title IX Self-Review Study," University of Massachusetts Amherst Athletic Department, August, 1993

Presentations

Academic

Barr, C.A., Frisby, W. "Sport: Framing the phenomenon," Sport and Organizational Studies: Creating Synergy Workshop. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, November, 2000.

Barr, C.A., Gladden, J., & Wolfe, R. "Intercollegiate athletics research: What do we study?; What have we learned?; Is what we have learned relevant?" North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 2000.

Barr, C.A. "Recent developments in Title IX litigation: New defenses, arguments, and court decisions," Society for the Study of Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, March, 2000.

Barr, C.A., & Danylchuk, K.E., "Intercollegiate sport in Canada and the United States: A systemic analysis concerning organizational restructuring within the CIAU and NCAA governing bodies," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, British Columbia, Canada, June, 1999.

Wolfe, R., & Barr, C.A., "The application of stakeholder management to intercollegiate athletic programs: Stakeholders' perception of success," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, British Columbia, Canada, June, 1999.

Barr, C.A., & Masteralexis, L.P., "The evolution of Title IX: A legal and managerial implications analysis," Society for the Study of Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity Conference, St. Simons Island, Georgia, March, 1999.

Barr, C.A., & Danylchuk, K.E., "Foreign student-athlete involvement in American and Canadian intercollegiate sport: A systemic analysis," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Buffalo, New York, May, 1998.

Covell, D., & Barr, C.A., "A dichotomy of purpose?: The NCAA's attempts to reconcile intercollegiate athletics with the mission of higher education through initial eligibility academic legislation," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Buffalo, New York, May, 1998.

Barr, C.A., "The faculty athletics representative: An analysis of faculty involvement in the organizational structure and governance of intercollegiate sport," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, San Antonio, Texas, May, 1997.

Barr, C.A., "Multiculturalism within United States collegiate sport: Recruitment of international student-athletes," Fourth European Congress on Sport Management, Montpellier, France, October, 1996.

Barr, C.A., "Title IX/Gender Equity: The debate continues," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, May, 1996.

Barr, C.A., Sutton, W.A., & McDonald, M.A., "Marketing implications of Title IX to collegiate athletic departments," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, May, 1996.

Barr, C.A., "Title IX: An analysis of compliance at the interscholastic level," Society for the Study of Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, March, 1996.

Barr, C.A., "Collegiate athletic directors: Profiles and qualifications they deem essential in their positions," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Athens, Georgia, June, 1995.

Barr, C.A., "Title IX/Gender Equity update: Where are we now, current issues," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Athens, Georgia, June, 1995.

Barr, C.A., "Title IX's message to college athletic departments: Settle and avoid the court room," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 2, 1994.

Barr, C.A., "Self-perceived leadership styles of collegiate athletic directors: A gender comparison," North American Society for Sport Management Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 2, 1994.

Invited Presentations

Barr, C.A., "Women and minorities in sport," Fourth Annual Sport Business Summit, Western New England College, February, 2000.

Barr, C.A., "Title IX and its application to interscholastic athletics," New England Prep School Athletic Conference, November, 1999.

Barr, C.A., "Application of Title IX to high school athletic departments," Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference, June, 1999.

Barr, C.A., & Masteralexis, L.P., "Title IX," Title IX Teleconference. A President Among Us program, August, 1998.

Barr, C.A., "Gender equity in interuniversity sport: Principles-planning-action," Ontario University Athletics Gender Equity Task Force Special Seminar, May, 1997.

Barr, C.A., "Careers in sport management," Freshman Seminar, Westfield State College, March, 1997.

Barr, C.A., "NCAA faculty athletics representatives association: Survey of faculty athletics representatives," National Collegiate Athletic Association Convention, January, 1997.

Barr, C.A., Sutton, W.A., McDonald, M.A., McDermott, E., & McCann, J., "Impact of Title IX and gender equity on the marketing of women's sports," National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators, Marco Island, Florida, June, 1996.

Barr, C.A., "The Title IX debate continues: Implications for practitioners," Athletics and Sports Science Symposium, Colby-Sawyer College, March, 1996.

Barr, C.A., "Middleborough High School: Title IX self-review," Middleborough High School, Middleboro, Massachusetts, January, 1996.

Barr, C.A., "Surviving a Title IX review," MAIAW (Massachusetts Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women) Delegate Assembly, December, 1994.
Masteralexis, L.P., & Barr, C.A., "Title IX and Massachusetts state laws governing gender equity in athletics," Mohawk Regional School District, June, 1997.

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