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Dr. Kadence Otto is a Professor of Sport Management at Western Carolina University, located within the College of Business. She holds a B.S. from Plymouth State University (Summa Cum Laude) and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Sport Management from Florida State University. Her expertise spans ethical, social, and legal issues in sports, particularly focusing on NCAA corruption and reform. Dr. Otto teaches courses on Sport Ethics, Sport Law, and Global Sport and Culture, and has authored a textbook, Applied Ethics for Sport Managers (2019).
Her research has been published in journals such as Sport, Ethics & Philosophy and Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport. She has served as an expert consultant in high-profile cases like O’Bannon v. NCAA and advised the U.S. Department of Justice on NCAA scholarship policies. Her work has been featured in national media including CNN, Bloomberg, and ESPN.
Dr. Otto’s articles analyze NCAA governance, athlete rights, legal liabilities, and criminal aspects of sports. Her recent work emphasizes reforming NCAA policies to address exploitation of college athletes and ensuring equitable enforcement practices.
She has received no awards listed, but her contributions to legal and ethical discourse in sport management are widely recognized. Her teaching and research reflect a commitment to advancing fair, transparent, and socially responsible practices in athletics.
