EDUCATION

1974         Rutgers University      Ph.D.     Sociology
1967         Columbia University     M.A.     Sociology
1964         Seton Hall University    B.A.      Sociology
 

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Formal Organizations
Deviant Behavior
Gender
Sport and Leisure
 

PUBLICATIONS

San Giovanni, L. (with M. Boutilier). "Politics, Public Policy and Title IX: Some Limitations of Liberal Feminism." In  Birrell and Cole (eds.),
                       Women, Sport and Culture,  Illinois, Human Kinetics Press, 1994.

San Giovanni, L. (with M. Boutilier)."Individual and Team Sports in the Olympics: A Question of Balance."  International Review of Sport
                       Sociology. 27 (2), 1992.

San Giovanni, L.(with M. Boutilier). "Ideology, Public Policy and Female Olympic Achievement: A Cross?National Analysis of the Seoul
                     Olympic Games." In F. Landry, M. Landry and M. Yerles (eds.), Sport, The Third Millennium.  Quebec: Sainte Foy,
                     Les Presses De L'Universite Laval, 1991.

San Giovanni, L.  “Rediscovering Gender: The Emergent Role Passage of Ex-Nuns.” in C. Clark and H. Robboy (eds.), Social Interaction
                    (3rd ed.). New York: St.Martin’s Press, 1988.

San Giovanni, L. (with M. Boutilier).  “Women and Sports: Reflections on Health and Policy.” in V. Olesen and E. Lewin (eds.), Women,
                      Health and Healing. London:Tavistock Publications, 1985.

San Giovanni, L.  “Stereotyping and Biographical Management: The Case of Ex-Nuns,” in B. Hess, E. Markson and P. Stein.  Sociology
                      (2nd ed.). New York:Macmillan, 1985.

San Giovanni, L.  (with M. Boutilier).  The Sporting Woman.  Illinois: Human Kinetics Press, 1983.

San Giovanni, L.  (with M. Boutilier).  “Women, Sport and Public Policy.”  In S.L. Greendorfer and A. Yiannakis (eds.). Sociology of
                       Sport: Diverse Perspectives. New York: Leisure Press, 1981.

San Giovanni, L. Ex-Nuns: A Study of Emergent Role Passage.  New Jersey: Ablex Publishing, 1978.
 
 
 
 

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

1997  “From Seoul to Atlanta: A Longitudinal Study of Female Olympians” at the Annual Meeting, International Society of
          Sport Association, Oslo, Norway.

1996  “Ideological Realignments Among Nation-States and Medal Achievements of Women at  the 1996 Olympic Games,” Invited Lecture,
           at the National Girls and Women in Sport  Symposium, sponsored by Women in Sport Education (W.I.S.E.), Baltimore, September,

1995   "Gender Differences in the Effects of Efforts to Implement Title IX,"  National Girls and  Women in Sport Symposium,
           Baltimore, September

1992   "Women's Olympic Involvement: Trends and Challenges," National Girls and Women in Sport Symposium, Slipper Rock
           University, February
 
1991   "The Social Organization of Olympic Sport," at the Annual Meetings, International  Committee for the Sociology of Sport,
            Estonia, U.S.S.R.,June

1990   "Social Correlates of Female Olympic Achievement:  A Cross National Analysis,” at the International Olympic Committee's (I.O.C.)
            International Symposium: Sport, The Third  Millennium, Quebec, Canada, May
 
 
 

LECTURES, PANELS

1995   Chair: Panel on "Urban Politics" at Annual Meetings, North Eastern Political Science  Association, N.J., November

1994   Chair: Panel on "Non Elites in State Politics" at Annual Meetings, North Eastern Political Science Association, R.I. November

1991   Chair: Panel on "Public Policy and Children" at Annual Meetings, North East Political Science Association, PA.,  November

1990   Discussant, “Physical Fitness and Sport: On the Road to Women's Health," at the American Association of University
                Women's Conference, N.J., April
 
 
 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Co-editor of Web page,  Sport and Leisure Page at SocioSite        1998-present

Survey of Seton Hall University’s Intercollegiate Athletes, sponsored by Athletic Council of Seton Hall, Gender Equity Committee,
                 Spring, 1993.

Consultant to Sports Editor, New York Women’s Magazine, 1991.
 
 
 

ONGOING RESEARCH

Longitudinal study of the effects of national ideology and related demographic and socio-economic variables on the participation and
                achievement patters of female Olympians (1988 to present).

Qualitative research on participation patterns and community-building dynamics of users of electronic forums (1995 to present).

Content Analysis of electronic correspondence between ex-patriates from the U.S.A. and host country members (ongoing).
 
 

COURSES TAUGHT

Criminology
Deviant Behavior
Emergent Role Passage
Formal Organizations
Senior Seminar
Social Problems
Social Structure
Sociology of Sport
Sociology of Gender
Sport and Public Policy
Understanding Society
White Collar Crime
 
 
 

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Member, University Rank and Tenure Committee, 1999-present

Member, Mobile Computing Project for Leadership Studies, School of Business, 1996-1999

Member, University Center for Academic Computing Advisory Committee, 1995-1998

Member, Peer Consulting Team, University Center for Academic Computing, 1995-1998

Member, Search Committee, Vice Chancellor Student Affairs, 1995

Member, College Rank and Tenure Committee, 1993-1995

Member, University Research Council, 1993-1995

Member,  Athletic Council Gender Equity Committee, 1992-1993

Member,  Dean's Planning Committee, 1991-1992

Member, Pre Law Advisory Council, 1991-1996
 
 
 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Co-editor of Web site,  Sport and Leisure Page at SocioSite 1998-present

Survey of Seton Hall University’s Intercollegiate Athletes, sponsored by Athletic Council of Seton Hall, Gender Equity Committee, Spring, 1993.

Consultant to Sports Editor, New York Women’s Magazine, 1991.
 
 

HONORS

Recipient, Award for Faculty Excellence in Teaching, Seton Hall University, 1996

Recipient, University Merit Awards, 1990, 1991
 
 

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

American Sociological Association
International Society of Sport Association
North American Society for the Sociology of Sport