Christopher O'Dell

Christopher O'Dell serves as the Director of Student Development and Adjunct Professor at the University of the Cumberlands. He joined the university staff in fall 2017, initially with the Robert W. Plaster Graduate School of Business, and has held roles in advising, office management, and student development. In June 2022, he began his current position in the Office of Student Affairs. As an Adjunct Professor, he teaches online undergraduate courses in the Business Department since 2023 and previously in the Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Department since 2018.

Education

• Undergraduate degree from the University of the Cumberlands, where he was awarded the Fitness and Sport Management Departmental Award in 2016 and recognized as a Hutton Scholar and James Taylor II Scholar.

Research and Teaching Interests

Mr. O'Dell's academic focus spans Exercise Science, Sport Management, Health Education, Business Administration, and Management. His teaching in the Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Department since 2018 reflects a strong commitment to health and fitness education, while his more recent role in the Business Department since 2023 demonstrates expertise in business principles. His background as a USATF Certified Cross Country & Track and Field Official enriches his practical approach to sport management and exercise science.

Scientific Awards and Honors

• Fitness and Sport Management Departmental Award (2016)
• Hutton Scholar
• James Taylor II Scholar

Advising and Grants

There is no public information available regarding Mr. O'Dell's advising of graduate students or research grants.

Labs and Teams

Mr. O'Dell is actively involved as a USATF Certified Cross Country & Track and Field Official, working at various athletic events at UC and local track and field meets. However, no specific research labs or teams are mentioned in the provided text.