Christopher Prosser, Ph.D., PGA, MBA
Assistant Professor
Department of Kinesiology
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
William P. Hytche Athletic Center, Room 1122
Email: cjprosser@umes.edu
Phone: 410-651-7104
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (2005) – Campbell University, United States
- Master of Science in Business Administration (2007) – Benedictine University, United States
- Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (2018) – University of Maryland Eastern Shore, United States
Biography
Christopher Prosser is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology. Prior to his work at UMES, Dr. Prosser, earned his Class “A” PGA Membership with the PGA of America and spent 10 years in the golf industry beginning while working private and public golf facilities throughout the Midwest. He has been a PGA Member for over 20 years.
His doctoral dissertation addressed the racial marginalization of African American males in the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA). His research created a Professional Development Program for the PGA that centers around increasing diversity and inclusion within the PGA membership. His current research interests and other scholarly inquiry surround diversity and social justice with a focus on underrepresentation and issues of racism within sport organizations, specifically located within the golf industry. The prominent direction of his current work has focused on the impact of systemic racism of African American males within the Professional Golfers’ Association of America.
Research Experiences and Interests
Golf industry trends and challenges; social/psychological factors that impact careers in sport; racial inequalities in sport; golf fitness and biomechanics
