Jason W. Foster

Dr. Jason Foster earned Bachelor of Science degrees from Slippery Rock University in Sport Management, Business Management, and Marketing. He holds a Master of Science degree in Campus Recreation Leadership from James Madison University and a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado, and completed a postgraduate certificate in Data Science and Business Analytics from the Texas McCombs School of Business. Dr. Foster has spent 13 years working across Higher Education (Colorado State University, UNCW, West Virginia University, and Penn State) in roles focused on campus recreation, teaching, student development, career development, alumni relations, and more. Presently, he serves as a Lecturer and internship supervisor for the Bachelor of Arts program in Tourism, Recreation, & Sport.

Education

B.S. in Sport Management, Slippery Rock University
B.S. in Business Management, Slippery Rock University
B.S. in Marketing, Slippery Rock University
M.S. in Campus Recreation Leadership, James Madison University
Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership, University of Northern Colorado

Specialization in Teaching

Event planning and program management; career preparation and professional development; integration of holistic approaches

Research Interests

Relationship between lived experiences, and perceived sense of self and belonging; intentional alignment of academic preparation, the college experience, and career readiness competencies

Professional Service

CASE Circle Of Excellence Awards, Judge (2024)
University Studies Advisory Committee, UNCW (2019-2020)
University Internship Advisory Committee, UNCW (2019-2020)
Faculty Senate Buildings and Grounds Committee, UNCW (2019-2020)
SHAHS Faculty Development and Healthy Workplace Committee, UNCW (2019-2020)
Interprofessional Collaboration Advisory Council, UNCW (2018-2020)
Campus Recreation Advisory Group, UNCW (2018-2020; Chair 19/20)
Interprofessional Collaboration Task Force, UNCW 2017-2018
Campus Recreation Inclusivity Committee, CSU (2016-2017)
Campus Hazing Prevention Workgroup, CSU (2014-2017)
Campus Recreation Risk Management Committee, CSU (2014-2017)
Campus Recreation Service Committee Member, CSU (2013-2017)
Campus Recreation Student Staff Development Committee , CSU (2012-2017; Chair 13/14, 15/16)
CSU Assessment and Research Steering Committee Member, CSU (2012-2017)
Special Events Advisory Group Member, CSU (2012-2014)

Community Engagement

Dr. Jason Foster has demonstrated a commitment to community engagement through multiple initiatives focused on partnering with local government and community entities to simultaneously support both organizational efforts and student learning.

Honors & Awards

NIRSA Research and Assessment Award, 2015
CPAC/ACPA Significant Research Award, 2014
NASPA IV West Rising Star Award, 2013