Esports in Higher Education

George S. McClellan is Associate Professor of Higher Education at the University of Mississippi. He previously served as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs at Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) for ten years. Prior to joining the IPFW community, McClellan served as Vice President for Student Development at Dickinson State University, Interim Director of Assessment and Research for Campus Life at the University of Arizona, and Director of Graduate and Off Campus Housing at Northwestern University. Dr. McClellan has served as a member of the editorial boards for both NASPA’s Journal of College and Character and ACPA’s Journal of College Student Development. Ryan S. Arnett has been a competitive player, analyst, recruiter, coach, and team owner in the world of eSports. Most notably, he is currently the owner of HammerHead Gaming, an organization that competes, provides entertainment, and offers agency services to players in the industry. Mr. Arnett recently earned his J.D. from the Stetson University College of Law and holds a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from Florida Southern College. Charles M. Hueber is the Dean of Students at Schreiner University. Dr. Hueber has worked in higher education for over 20 years. He has served as a speaker and consultant to a variety of universities and businesses in leadership development, customer service and social integration. Dr. Hueber is a self-proclaimed nerd and has a passion for Esports and gaming and has spent the past few years conducting his scholarly research on the impact of Esports on universities and colleges. Dr. Hueber earned his Ed.D. from Texas A&M University at Commerce in Higher Educational Administration and holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Counseling and Psychology, both from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Preface Acknowledgments 1. An Overview of Esports in Higher Education. What Is It, How Big Is It, and How Does It Work? 2. Creating a Successful Esports Program on Campus 3. Running a Cocurricular Esports Program Appendix 3A. Schreiner University Gamer's Guild Creed 4. Experiences of an Esports Athlete 5. Ethical, Legal, and Governance Considerations for Esports Programs on Campus 6. Summing Up and Looking ForwardGlossary Additional Resources References About the Authors Index