Ryan Bradshaw

1116 Princess St., Alexandria, VA, 22314 Phone: 571-620-8928 Email: rbradsh@gmail.com

Education
George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia January 2014 – Present
 PhD in Education, specialization in Higher Education Administration
 Areas of research focus include: Co-curricular learning, benefits of student engagement, and alumni philanthropy
 51 credit hours completed with 3.93/4.0 GPA. Anticipated graduation 2019

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois August 2008 – May 2010
 Masters of Science of Education, specialization in Sport Management
 Graduated May 2010 with 3.7/4.0 GPA

King’s University College at University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario September 2003 – June 2008
 Major in Managerial and Organizational Studies (Business), specialization in Finance and Administration
 Participated in King’s China Exchange Study Abroad program at Dongbei University in Dalian, China

Relevant Professional Experience

Council of Graduate Schools, Washington, District of Columbia November 2017 – Present

Program Manager, Best Practices & Research

George Mason University Recreation, Fairfax, Virginia September 2013 – November 2017
Assistant Director, Club Sports & Assessment (August 2014 – November 2017)
Assistant Director, Club Sports (September 2013 – August 2014)

Mount Royal University Recreation, Calgary, Alberta July 2010 – August 2013
Assistant Director of Intramural & Club Sports (July 2011– August 2013)
Coordinator of Intramural Sports (July 2010 – July 2011)

Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta September 2011 – April 2013

Lecturer, Department of Physical Education and Recreation Studies

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois August 2008 – May 2010
Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs Graduate Assistant

Publications
Peer-Reviewed Publications Accepted or Published
 Arminio, J., Yamanaka, A., Athanasiou, J., Hubbard, C., Ford, M, Bradshaw, R. (2018). Educators
acculturating to serve student veterans and service members. Journal of Student Affairs Research and
Practice, 1-12. doi: 10.1080/19496591.2018.1399895

Additional Publications
 Winter, K., Kent, J., Bradshaw, R. (2018). Preparing Future Faculty: A Framework for Design and Evaluation
at the University Level. Washington, DC: Council of Graduate Schools.
Conference Presentations
 Bradshaw, R. (2018). L’analyse des parcours comme source d’amélioration des programmes d’études supérieures.
Presented at the French-Canadian Association for the Advancement of the Sciences (ACFAS) Conference,
Chicoutimi, QC.
 Bradshaw, R. (2018). L’analyse des parcours comme source d’amélioration des programmes d’études supérieures.
Presented at the University of Quebec, National Institute for Scientific Research, Quebec City, QC.
 Holt, J., Bradshaw, R., LaFleur, K. (2017). The ‘A’ Word: Assessment is not as dirty as it sounds. Presented at the
NIRSA Club Sports Institute, Virginia Beach, VA.
 Bradshaw, R., Vault, M. (2017). Getting the word out on campus – Club Sports marketing ideas. Presented at the
NIRSA Club Sports Institute, Virginia Beach, VA.
 Bazzano III, P., Bradshaw, R., Moran, A., Sheppard, W. (2017). Athletic Training in Club Sports – In House vs.
Contracted Services. Presented at the NIRSA Club Sports Institute, Virginia Beach, VA.
 Arminio, J., Bradshaw, R., Yamanaka, A., Athanasiou, J., Ford, M., Hubbard, C. (2017). Working with Diverse
Student Populations: Cultural Stress, Shedding, and Learning. Presented at the ACPA Annual Convention,
Columbus, OH.
 Bradshaw, R., Ehling, W., Haaland, J., Oman, L., McDonald, S. (2017). Engaging the Unengaged: Learning the
barriers preventing non-users from utilizing Campus Recreation facilities, programs, and services. Presented at the
NIRSA Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD.
 Bazzano III, P., Bradshaw, R., Sheppard, W., Prischak, A. (2017). Athletic Training in Campus Recreation: Contracted
vs. In-house Services. Presented at the NIRSA Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD.
 Bradshaw, R., Vault, M. (2017). Networking 101. Presented at the NIRSA Annual Conference, National Harbor, MD.
 Arminio, J., Bradshaw, R., Yamanaka, A. (2016). Educators acculturating to serve student veterans. Presented at
the Service2Civilian Summit, Birmingham, AL.
 Ehling, W., Bradshaw, R. (2015). Accent the Positive, Lead the way to Success. Presented at the NIRSA Region II
Conference, Greenville, SC.
 Bradshaw, R. (2015). The Legal Implications of Hazing: What Legal Responsibilities Does an Administrator Have?
Presented at the NIRSA Club Sports Institute, Minneapolis, MN.
 Bradshaw, R., Grega, P., Kenney, K. (2015). Fundraising for club sports: More than just bake sales. Presented at the
NIRSA Club Sports Institute, Minneapolis, MN.
 Litowich, S., Bradshaw, R. (2015). Pumping iron to pump up retention. Presented at the George Mason University
ULife Symposium, Fairfax, VA.
 Bradshaw, R., Hans, J. (2014). What’s my role in this mental health issue? Presented at the NIRSA Region II
Conference, Richmond, VA.
 Bazzano III, P., Litowich, S., Bradshaw, R., Murphy, R., Houston, T., Stepien, R. (2014). Ask the students, then hang
on! Presented at the NIRSA Annual Conference, Nashville, TN.
 Bingham, D., Bradshaw, R. (2014). Keeping your think tank well fed. Presented at the NIRSA Annual Conference,
Nashville, TN.
 Bradshaw, R., Bazzano III, P., Prischak, A. (2014). Concussion management in recreation. Presented at the George
Mason University ULife Symposium, Fairfax, VA.
 Bradshaw, R. (2013). Effective conflict resolution techniques for campus recreation. Presented at the VRSA State
Conference, Fairfax, VA.
 Bradshaw, R. (Facilitator) (2012). Intramural Sports Roundtable. NIRSA National Conference, Tampa, FL.
 Bradshaw, R., Leslie, M., Green, E. (2011). Conflict Resolution in Campus Recreation. Presented at the Western
Canada Campus Recreation Conference, Saskatoon, SK.
 Ehling, W., Kramer, N., Bradshaw, R. (2010). What are you waiting for? – How does your attitude reflect your career
goals? Presented at the 2010 NIRSA Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference Texas, San Antonio, TX.
 Ehling, W., Bradshaw, R. (2010). What are you waiting for? – How does your attitude reflect your career goals?
Presented at the 2010 NIRSA Region III Lead On Conference, Detroit, MI.
 Ehling, W., Bradshaw, R., Allen, A. (2010). Who’s in your ‘My Five’? – Balancing your personal and professional
calling circles. Presented at the NIRSA Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference, Tallahassee, FL.
  Bradshaw, R. (2009). Graduate Assistant Programs – Student Development Opportunities in the U.S. Presented at
the CIRA Ontario Conference, London, ON.
 Bradshaw, R. (2009). Conflict resolution – resolving conflict in campus recreation. Presented at the NIRSA Region
IV Student Lead On Conference, Cape Girardeau, MO.

Awards and Honors

 NIRSA, Service Award, March 2018
 NIRSA, School of Recreational Sports Management Level II Graduate, May 2017
 CIRA Ontario, Student Leader of the Year, 2008

Teaching Experience
Mount Royal University, Department of Physical Education and Recreation Studies
 Commercial Recreation – Fall 2011
 Leadership & Communication – Spring 2012 / Spring 2013
 Sport and Recreation Tourism – Fall 2012

Professional Service and Association Activities

NIRSA, Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, member since November 2006
 2018 NIRSA Annual Conference Program Committee member – Research hour sub-committee chair
 2017 NIRSA National Soccer Championships Staff Member
 2017 NIRSA Annual Conference Program Committee member – Pre-conference sub-committee chair
 2017 NIRSA Annual Conference Host Committee member – Transportation sub-committee chair
 2016 NIRSA Professional Core Competency Development Work Team member
 2016-17 NIRSA Club Sports Institute Planning Committee Consultant – Committee won NIRSA Service Award
 2015-16 NIRSA Career Opportunity Center Consultant (Past-chair)
 2015 NIRSA National Soccer Championships Staff Member
 2014-15 NIRSA Club Sports Institute Planning Committee Chair
 2014-15 NIRSA Career Opportunity Center Chair
 2014-15 NIRSA Annual Conference Program Committee member
 2011-14 NIRSA Assembly member
 2011-13 NIRSA Intramural Committee Member
 2010-11 NIRSA National Campus Championship Series Brand Management Committee Member
 2010 Region III Student Lead On Conference Organizing Committee Member
ACPA Member since January 2017
Hockey Referee Assigning Organization (NCAA) Member since September 2015
NASPA Member, March 2014-2015
 2014-15 NASPA Excellence Awards Selection Committee Member
VRSA Member since September 2013
NASO Member since September 2013
Southeastern Hockey Officials Association Member since September 2013
USA Hockey Official since September 2013
 2018-19 Virginia Director of Evaluations
 2014-Present, Officiating Seminar Instructor
Thesis/Capstone Project Advisory Committees
Master’s Thesis Committees
 Kaylie Etheridge
 Scott Steiner
 Merrissa Vault

Other Professional Experience

Washington Capitals Hockey Club, Washington, District of Columbia September 2015 – Present
Ice Crew Member

Vanderbilt University Student Recreation Center, Nashville, Tennessee May 2009 – August 2009
Lifeguard

Nashville Predators Hockey Club, Nashville, Tennessee May 2009 – August 2009
Youth Hockey and Community Relations Intern

University of Western Ontario Campus Recreation, London, Ontario September 2003– April 2008
Intramural Sports League Coordinator

Certifications
 Registered Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional (Expires September 2019)
 American Red Cross Certified CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor (Expires January 2019)
 American Red Cross Certified CPR/AED and First Aid (Expires September 2018)
 Mental Health First Aid Certified (Expires August 2018)
 Mason LGBTQ Safe Zone Certified Ally
 NCAA and USA Hockey Certified Ice Hockey Official since October 2015 (Expires November 2017)
 USA Hockey Certified Instructor since April 2015