Associate Professor of Sports and Recreation Management
Mei-Lin Yeh-Lane, Ph. D. is a faculty member of the Sport and Recreation Management Program in the School of Business, Arts, and Science. She was the recipient of Faculty Excellence Award at American International College (AIC) in 2019 and 2023, recognizing her outstanding teaching, scholarship, and services that supported institutional focus on diversity, inclusion, and opportunities. She has valuable and extensive experience within the sport industry and higher education. She had worked in the sports industry for over twelve years prior to her teaching experience in higher education. Her sport industry working experience ranged from profit companies, non-profit sectors, to public organizations: including fitness club, sport marketing firm, national sport federation, and government system. During her tenure in Chinese Taipei Rowing Federation, she oversaw 2004 Athens Olympic Games Elite Athletes Training Project and was the national delegate for several International Annual Conferences, including Asian Rowing Federation (ARF) and the International Rowing Federation (FISA).
Dr. Yeh-Lane teaches introductory and advanced level sport management, athletic administration and leadership undergraduate courses. Her teaching profile covers undergraduate, graduate level, and across disciplines (general education, physical education, sport management, athletic administration, exercise science, and business majors). In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she served on various campus wide faculty committees. As a faculty academic advisor, she helps many students to maintain their academic progress and to reach their career preparation goals. She enjoys partnering up with local communities and sport teams to provide students with hands-on learning experience.
Published and presented more than 40 articles at peer-reviewed journals and professional conferences. Her research articles appeared in many journals including Journal of Coaching Education, Journal of Sport Management, and Research Quarterly in Exercise and Sport Journal. Many of her presentations were seen in regional, national, and international conferences, including SHAPE America and NASSM, two of the leading sport professional organizations. She also serves as peer reviewer for scholarly journals.
Degrees
- Springfield College. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)., 2011. Concentration: Teaching and Administration in Physical Education.
- National Taiwan Sport University. Master of Physical Education (M.P.E.), 2002. Concentration: Sport Management.
- National Taiwan Sport University. Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), 2000. Concentration: Sport Management.
Awards and Honors
- 2023 & 2019 Faculty Excellence Award recipient, for overall excellence in teaching, scholarship, and services (academic year 2018-2019 and 2022-2023) to support American International College’s mission on diversity, inclusion, and opportunities
- 2011 Scholarship Award of Westover Top 3 recipient, Westover Air Force Base, Chicopee, MA
- 2011 Graduate Student Research Grant recipient, Springfield College, MA
- Life member of Phi Epsilon Kappa (PEK) Fraternity, Honor Society of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (inducted in year 2006)
- 2004 Alumni of the Year, National Taiwan Sports University
- 2004 Visiting Scholar of Henry Hsu Foundation (Taiwan) with Springfield College
- Project manager of Elite Rowers for 2004 Athens Olympic Game Project (2002-2004)
- National delegate of Chinese Taipei Rowing Federation for the Asian Rowing Federation (ARF) Ordinary Congress (2003 & 2004)
- National delegate of Chinese Taipei Rowing Federation for the International Rowing Federation (FISA) Ordinary Congress (2004)
Certifications and Memberships
- Member of North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
- Member of International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
- Member of Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America
- Member of Sport Marketing Association (SMA)
- Member of Taiwan Society for Sport Management (TASSM)
- Class B Certified Rowing Coach by Chinese Taipei Rowing Federation
- Water Life Saving Lifeguard by National Water Life Saving Association
Courses Taught at AIC
- SRM1600 Management of Sport Industry
- SRM2600 Event and Facility Management
- SRM2801 Sporting Goods Industry
- SRM2850 Sport Media and Public Relations
- SRM3210 Sport Marketing
- SRM3202 Sport Psychology
- SRM3211 Legal aspects of Sport and Recreation
- SRM3212 International Aspects of Sport Management
- SRM4090 Current Issue of Sport Management
- AAL1400 Athletic Administration I
- AIC1140 AIC Plan for Excellence I
- AIC2140 AIC Plan for Excellence II
- AIC3140 AIC Plan for Excellence III
- MGT1400 Principle of Management
Publication
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2023). Exploration of Sport Management Functions through High Impact Practices Collaborative Projects. 2023 North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM), Montreal, Canada. https://nassm2023.exordo.com/programme/presentation/671
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. & Lane, C. (2022). Social Media Role Played Project in Planning and Implementation. 2020 North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) conference proceedings, 414.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2020). Planning Class Debate Lesson to Stimulate Student Public Speaking and Critical Thinking Skills. 2020 North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) conference proceedings, 346.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2018). Enhancing Students Public Speaking and Critical Thinking about Current Issues in Sport Management through Class Debates and Research Project. 2018 North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) conference proceedings, 676.
- Lee, A. & Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2013). Best practice to teach and learn fiscal management in athletic programs. Journal of Coaching Education, 6(2), 191-200.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2012). Enjoyment of Exergaming and Attraction to Physical Activities in Physical Education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 83(1), A67.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. & Liu, J. (2011). Exergaming in physical education classes to promote attraction toward physical activities. The 16th Asian Games Science Congress Proceedings. Beijing Sport University Press.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L., Moosburger, M., Liu, J., & Lee, A. (2011). Enjoyment of interactive video games in physical education. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 82(1), A56.
- Yeh, M. L. (2010). Inner city youth coaches’ perception of experiences toward a development program. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 81(1), A106.
- Liu, J., Yeh, M. L., Fu, H. J., & Huang, H. (2009). Effects of gender and limb movement direction on timing performance. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 80(1), A-47-48.
- Yeh, M. L. (2002). The successful key factors of sport corporate partnership – A case of Martell Golf tournament. Journal of Sport Management.
- Yeh, M. L. (2001). Research on sponsorship effectiveness of Martell Golf Tournament. Physical Education Academic Congress Report.
- Yeh, M. L. (2002). A case study of sponsorship benefit of the 8th Annual Martell Skins Golf Classic. Electronic Theses and Dissertation System, 90 (UMI No. 090NCPES5567017)
- Yeh, M. L. (2000). The research of total quality management (TQM) in sport fitness and sport clubs. Unpublished bachelor’s independent study, National College of Physical Education and Sport, Taipei, Taiwan.
Conference Presentations
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2023, June). Exploration of Sport Management Functions through High Impact Practices Collaborative Projects. Oral Presentation at annual convention of North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM), Montreal, Canada.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. & Lane, C. (2022, June). Role Played Project in Social Media Planning and Implementation. Oral presentation accepted at annual convention of North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM), Atlanta, GA.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2020, May). Planning Class Debate lessons to stimulate student Public Speaking and Critical Thinking skills. Oral presentation at annual convention of North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM), presented virtually due to pandemic (Originally scheduled at San Diego, CA).
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2018, June). Enhancing Students Public Speaking and Critical Thinking about Current Issues in Sport Management through Class Debates and Research Project. Poster presentation at annual convention of North American Society of Sport Management (NASSM), Halifax, Canada.
- Lee, A. & Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2017, March). Mastering Job Hunting: Unveil the secret to Faculty Career. Oral presentation at the annual convention of Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America, Boston, MA.
- Lee, A. & Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2016, May). Undergraduate Research Promotion: Winning Support from Faculty and Administrators. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of Eastern District Association for Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
- Lee, A., Silva, P. M., Yeh-Lane, M. L., & Rogers, J. (2015, February). Best Practice Undergraduate Research and Writing Experience in Health Science and Sport Management. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of Eastern District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Springfield, MA.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2014, May). Enhancing Students Public Speaking and Critical Thinking about Current Issues in Sport Management through Class Debates and Research Project. Oral presentation at the AIC Faculty Research Symposium.
- Lee, A. & Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2014, February). Mentoring Undergraduate Research Challenge and Opportunities. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of Eastern District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Newport, RI.
- Lee, A. & Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2013, June). Best Practice to Teach and Learn Fiscal Management in Athletic Program. Poster presentation at National Coaching Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. & Lee, A. (2013, February). Developing Multicultural awareness in Sport Management Curricula in USA and Asia. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of Eastern District Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Valley Forge, PA.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2012, March). Enjoyment of Exergaming and Attraction to Physical Activities in Physical Education. Poster presentation accepted at the annual meeting of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Boston, MA. The majority of the conference was canceled due to power outage in city of Boston.
- Lee, A. & Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2011, November). Assessment of Exergaming in Elementary Physical Education. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Cromwell, CT.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. & Chung, C. M. (2011, November). Using an Internet Survey to Collect Opinions from Students and Parents. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and dance, Rockport, Maine.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. & Lee, A. (2011, March). Exergaming in Elementary Physical Education. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, San Diego, CA.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2011, March). Enjoyment of Interactive Video Games in Physical Education. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, San Diego, CA.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. (2011, February). Interactive Video Games in Physical Education to Promote Attraction to Physical Activities. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of Eastern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Long Branch, NJ.
- Yeh-Lane, M. L. & Liu, J. (2010, October). Exergaming in Physical Education Classes to Promote Attraction toward Physical Activities. Oral presentation at the 16th Asian Games Science Congress, Guangzhou, China.
- Yeh, M. L. (2010, April). Inner City Youth Coaches’ Perception of Experience Toward Development Program. Poster presentation at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Indianapolis, IN.
- Lee, A. N., Chung, C. M., & Yeh, M. L. (2010, April). Applied skills of online survey design to increase response rate. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Indianapolis, IN.
- Yeh, M. L. & Lee, A. N. (2010, February). Utilizing interactive video games in physical education curriculum. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of Eastern District Association of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Rye, NY.
- Lee, A. N., Chung, C. M., & Yeh, M. L. (2009, November). Using internet survey to assess student learning and collect opinion from student and parents. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of the Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Cromwell, CT.
- Lee, A. N., Chung, C. M., & Yeh, M. L. (2009, April). Using internet-based survey for quantitative data collection. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Tampa, FL.
- Liu, J. & Yeh, M. L. (2009, April). Effects of Gender and Limb Movement Direction on Timing Performance. Oral presentation at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Tampa, FL.
- Fang, Y., Lee, A. N., & Yeh, M. L. (2008, August). Type of sport and its effect upon elite Chinese athletes’ evaluation of coaching behaviors. Original research (oral presentation) presented at the 2008 International Convention on Science, Education, and Medicine in Sport (Pre-Olympic Congress), Guangzhou, China.
- O’Neil, L., Mead, J., Sharpe, S. S., Yeh, M. L., Fu, H. J., Redmond, J. Ellsworth, J. Stenson, M., Mel, A. Lade, A. & McLaren, K. (2007, November). Fighting obesity with physical activity. Oral presentation at 78th Annual MAHPERD State Convention, Worcester, MA.
