James MacGregor

James MacGregor is a Professor in the Department of Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management at Southern Connecticut State University. His research focuses on enhancing recreational opportunities for underserved populations, including youth with disabilities, veterans, and student-athletes. He collaborates extensively with community organizations and parks departments to promote health, inclusion, and violence prevention programs.

MacGregor's research interests span adaptive sports, youth development, eSports in collegiate athletics, and academic success strategies for student-athletes. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as developing inclusive community recreation models and evaluating after-school violence prevention initiatives.

His publications (2011–2024) reveal a strong focus on:

• Improving accessibility in recreation for marginalized groups
• Addressing academic and social challenges faced by student-athletes
• Integrating eSports into NCAA frameworks
• Designing community-based health interventions

He has secured significant grant funding, including:

• $107,742 (2023) and $148,310 (2022) from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for adaptive sports programs
• $143,000 from Connecticut's Department of Justice for youth violence prevention (2015)
• Multiple CSU grants for inclusive recreation research ($2,552–$8,000)