Dr. Wendi Zimmer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Wendi Kamman Zimmer is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University in the Department of Kinesiology & Sport Management. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum Instruction with an emphasis on literacy education. Wendi's research primarily focuses on the development of mindset, increased mental health, and the sport industry. She is especially interested in understanding the mental health support that sport employees expect, as well as the experience levels required in various sport sectors. Partnering with Texas A&M University's Center for Teaching Excellence, Wendi emphasizes mindset development, conflict management, and graduate writing support, which has included extensive curriculum redesign efforts within Sport Management programs. Additionally, she delivers teaching and learning-based professional development programming for faculty as well as graduate-level writing studios that aim to develop strong writing habits and enhance publishing productivity.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Assistant Professor

— Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teach graduate courses and lead curriculum redesign efforts for Sport Management programs.

Courses

CEHD 603. Writing Publication RDNG 371. MLTCTRL INTRDSP LIT RDNG 465. RDNG MID/SEC GRADES RDNG 490. ASSESS RDNG INST SPMT225. PRAC SKILLS SPORT PROF SPMT265. SPORT COMMUNICATION SPMT 340. SPORT GOVERNANCE SPMT 481. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR SPMT482. PROFESSIONAL WRITING SEMINAR

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.