Dr. James Philpot
Associate Professor, Director-Financial Planning Program, FGB Department
A love of soccer and teaching has brought about numerous opportunities for Dr. James Philpot to make an impact in his community. Having played amateur soccer himself, James has been a licensed referee and referee trainer for nearly 17 years. From 3 year olds to high school matches, maintaining ethical playing standards for the sport is sometimes a thankless position, but as James states, “you savor the moments when you get the job well done and especially when you get a nod of affirmation from a parent or a player.”
Close to Dr. Philpot’s heart is his creation of an independent soccer association. While living in Arkadelphia, AR he saw an unmet need for children to experience the fun and resulting social and athleticism skills inherent in the game of soccer. Having developed and organized the program, it is still going strong today serving over 350 children a year in the Arkadelphia area.
In addition, James and his wife are active in their church, where they volunteer and contribute their time and teaching talents to directing the Youth Sunday School Program. As October’s Public Affairs Faculty Spotlight, we are pleased to recognize James Philpot both on and off the field for his dedication to ethical leadership and community engagement!