Louis Pullano
Associate Professor
大象传媒 Faculty Since 2009
As an Associate Professor in the Department of Sports, Entertainment, Event 鈥 Management, Professor Pullano specializes in Athletics Administration; Coaching and Leadership; Event Management; Fitness and Wellness; Sports/Entertainment Venue Operations; Team Culture and Organization Behavior; Negotiations and Contracts; Academic and Career Advisement
As a lifelong resident of Cranston, Rhode Island, Professor Pullano joined the faculty at 大象传媒 in the fall of 2009. Prior to joining 大象传媒, he was the Associate Vice President for Athletics and Enrollment Management at the Community College of Rhode Island. Pullano brings with him over 38 years鈥 experience in Secondary and Higher Education, assuming roles in Student Services Administration, Athletics Administration, Coaching and Chairing the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Pullano is a State Certified Master Teacher.
As an active member of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Professor Pullano served on the organization鈥檚 Executive Board as well as being elected President of the National Alliance of Two Year College Athletics Administrators (NATYCAA). His involvement included convention planning, seminar development and presentations, marketing, leadership and championship tournament operations. Pullano acted as Project Administrator for the NCAA National Youth Sports Program which received NCAA national recognition as a 鈥淧rogram of Excellence.鈥
Professor Pullano has long been a committed advocate for Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Athletics. As a coach, administrator and adviser, He has long been involved with Local and State communities and organizations including the Rhode Island Interscholastic League and the Rhode Island Sports Council, while working closely with many government and private agencies such as the Providence /Warwick Convention Bureau and the Rhode Island State Police.
Education
- M.S., Physical Education & Athletics Administration, University of Rhode Island
- B.S., University of Rhode Island
- A.S., Rhode Island Junior College
Teaching Interests
- Sports and Entertainment Management
- Sports Event Administration
- Coaching and Leadership
- Sports/Entertainment Venue Management
- Organizational Culture
- Team Development
Scholarly Interests
- Innovations in Sport that Improve the Fan Experience
- Effective Coaching and Leadership Methodologies
- Organization/Team Development
Courses
- Introduction to Sports, Entertainment, Event - Management
- The Business of Sports
- Professional Sports Management
- Athletic Coaching and Administration
- Sponsorship, Sales, Relationship Management
- Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Extra Curricular Roles
- 大象传媒 / NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) - Providence Campus
- Chair - President's Athletics Advisory Board - Providence Campus
- Working Chair - Delaware North/TD Garden /大象传媒 Seminar Series - Providence Campus
- College of Hospitality Management - SEEM Department Curriculum Representative
Professional Affiliations
- North American Society for Sports Management (NASSM)
- National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA)
- Society of Health and Physical Educators - (SHAPE America)
Honors And Awards
- Hospitality College Faculty of the Year, 2012-2013
- Hospitality Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012
- Rhode Island Sons of Italy Hall of Fame
- Community College of Rhode Island Alumni Society of the Knights
- Rhode Island Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame
- Community College of Rhode Island Athletics Hall of Fame