University of Louisville homepage

Megan Shreffler

Assoc Professor

College of Education and Human Development

Orcid identifier0000-0001-6093-1470
  • Assoc Professor
    College of Education and Human Development

BIO

Dr. Megan B. Shreffler is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Health & Sport Sciences Department at the University of Louisville, where she has built a distinguished record as a scholar, educator, and academic leader. She oversees the daily operations of one of the largest departments in the College of Education and Human Development, managing more than 80 faculty and staff, a multimillion‑dollar operating budget, and over 28,000 credit hours of instruction annually. Her leadership roles have included Department Chair, Assistant Chair, and Graduate Program Coordinator, each marked by strategic planning, enrollment management, faculty development, and the creation of high‑impact student experiences.

 

A prolific scholar, Dr. Shreffler has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and a 2024 sport management textbook. She is an active contributor to the field through national conference presentations and editorial service as Associate Editor for the Sport Management Education Journal. As an award‑winning teacher, she consistently delivers innovative, experiential, and student‑centered instruction across undergraduate and graduate levels, while mentoring students in research, career development, and professional readiness. Her background also includes industry experience with the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, where she worked in customer service, sales strategy, and fan engagement. Collectively, her academic leadership, scholarly productivity, and commitment to student success reflect a career dedicated to advancing sport management education and strengthening university‑industry partnerships.

DEGREES

  • PhD, Kinesiology/Sport Management
    University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, United StatesAug 2010 - May 2013
  • MS, Sport Administration Leadership
    Seattle University, Seattle, United StatesAug 2008 - May 2010
  • BS, English Education
    Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, United StatesAug 2002 - Dec 2006