About
Tim Harper is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management & Business at Skidmore College. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Organizational Studies from SUNY Albany, an MBA from Bowling Green State University, and a B.S. in Administrative Management. He teaches courses such as MB 107 Business and Organization Management, MB 224 Foundations in Organizational Behavior, and MB 349 Business Strategy. His research focuses on case methodology in business education, organizational behavior, and the intersection of sport management with business principles. He has published extensively on topics like case study design, NCAA athletics leadership, and collaborative academic practices.
Dr. Harper’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, including studies on student team performance using live cases and leadership dynamics in collegiate athletics. He actively contributes to academic conferences, presenting at venues like the International Conference on Sport & Society and the Midwest Academy of Management Meeting. His teaching emphasizes experiential learning, integrating real-world challenges into coursework such as coaching and teamwork service learning.
Notable contributions include developing innovative curriculum materials like the MB 107 Course Reader and co-authoring influential papers on case selection methodologies. His research often explores interdisciplinary connections, such as the application of sport management principles to broader business contexts.
