Dr. Frederick Steven Cottle
Professor
Global Expertise
Countries and/or Territories of Expertise
Languages Spoken
Areas of Global Specialization
- Apparel Industry
Departments / Programs
Degree Information
- PHD, Auburn University (2012)
- MBA, University of Phoenix (2003)
- BST, Auburn University (1984)
Areas of Expertise
Textiles: Fiber to Fabric
Apparel Marketing
Apparel Sizing
3D Body Scanning
Credentials Pertinent to the Field
Nashville Fashion Week - Advisory Panel Member 2014 to Present Phi Psi Textile Honorary Fraternity Member
LEED Accredited Professional
Experience with external funding agencies
None
Biography
Dr. Cottle is a 25+ year textile/apparel industry veteran who joined MTSU's program of Textiles, Merchandising, and Design in 2013. He has held varying roles in the industry such as industrial engineering, manufacturing management, accounting, marketing, and sales. He teaches basic and advanced textiles (fiber to fabric) as well as varying apparel focused business courses. He was a member of MTSU Faculty Senate (2017-2020) and served as President of Faculty Senate (2021). &n...
Read More »Dr. Cottle is a 25+ year textile/apparel industry veteran who joined MTSU's program of Textiles, Merchandising, and Design in 2013. He has held varying roles in the industry such as industrial engineering, manufacturing management, accounting, marketing, and sales. He teaches basic and advanced textiles (fiber to fabric) as well as varying apparel focused business courses. He was a member of MTSU Faculty Senate (2017-2020) and served as President of Faculty Senate (2021). Dr. Cottle was elected as a Trustee to the MTSU Board of Trustees serving a two year term from 2021 to 2023. He is the NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative for MTSU
Publications
In Preparation Asbury, M.B., & Cottle, F.S., How individuals talk about the body using 2-D and 3-D images?
2020: LaFever, H., Brinthaupt, T., Cottle, F.S., &, Asbury, M.B., (2018). ‘Viewing a 3D Full-Body Representation of Oneself Reduces Body Esteem’. Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences.
2015: Cottle, C.A., Cottle, F.S., & Bell, T.W., (2015). ‘From suits to rob...
Read More »In Preparation Asbury, M.B., & Cottle, F.S., How individuals talk about the body using 2-D and 3-D images?
2020: LaFever, H., Brinthaupt, T., Cottle, F.S., &, Asbury, M.B., (2018). ‘Viewing a 3D Full-Body Representation of Oneself Reduces Body Esteem’. Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences.
2015: Cottle, C.A., Cottle, F.S., & Bell, T.W., (2015). ‘From suits to robes: The use of African inspired apparel as a communication tool in the mid-twentieth century American avant-garde jazz community’. Journal of Fashion, Style, & Popular Culture (Special Issue on Music & Fashion 2:2, pp. 191-206, doi: 10.1386/fspc.2.2.191_1
Presentations
2014: 5th International Conference and Exhibition on 3D Body Scanning Technologies – Lugano, Switzerland – Defining Human Body Form.
2014: College of Behavioral and Health Sciences – Middle Tennessee State University – Deans Research Lunch Series – Oral Presentation of Current Research Stream – 3D Body Scanning.
2013: International Textile & Apparel Association – New Orleans, LA – Conference Oral Presentation of Rese...
Read More »2014: 5th International Conference and Exhibition on 3D Body Scanning Technologies – Lugano, Switzerland – Defining Human Body Form.
2014: College of Behavioral and Health Sciences – Middle Tennessee State University – Deans Research Lunch Series – Oral Presentation of Current Research Stream – 3D Body Scanning.
2013: International Textile & Apparel Association – New Orleans, LA – Conference Oral Presentation of Research – Human body form: What does it mean?
2013: International Textile & Apparel Association – New Orleans, LA – Conference Oral Presentation of Research - Suits to robes: A study of free jazz fashion
Awards
2020 – 2023: Middle Tennessee State University - Named by graduating students as a person who makes a difference at MTSU.
2018: Middle Tennessee State University – Promoted to Associate Professor and awarded tenure.
2016: Named Distinguished Honorary Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
2015 & 2017: Phi Kappa Phi – Recognized as a faculty member who encourages students to strive for academic excellence.
2014 – 2015: Middle Tennessee State University - Named by graduating students as a person who makes a difference at MTSU.
Research / Scholarly Activity
Dr. Cottle's research stream focuses on analysis of high dimensional data generated by Three Dimensional (3D) Body Scanning as it pertains to the fit of apparel items to the human body, human health and wellness, and measuring physical activity intervention methods. The contribution to the textile and apparel field is the development of a definition of human body form and classification of human body form with the intent to improve the sizing and fit of apparel items.
In the Media
2018 MTSU Faculty Spotlight: Rick Cottle / Textile Industry
https://mtsunews.com/mtsu-faculty-spotlight-rick-cottle-textile-industry/
2018 MTSU Out of the Blue: What is "Nashville Style" with Dr. Rick Cottle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf_AzDbtt3E
2018  ...
Read More »2018 MTSU Faculty Spotlight: Rick Cottle / Textile Industry
https://mtsunews.com/mtsu-faculty-spotlight-rick-cottle-textile-industry/
2018 MTSU Out of the Blue: What is "Nashville Style" with Dr. Rick Cottle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf_AzDbtt3E
2018 Daily News Journal: Murfreesboro, TN: Rick & Amy Cottle rennovate home in downtown Murfreesboro.
https://www.dnj.com/picture-gallery/news/2018/09/05/photos-rick--amy-cottle-renovate-home-in- downtown-murfreesboro/37719465/
Special Projects
2021-2023 Trustee (MTSU Board of Trustees)
2020-2021 President (MTSU Faculty Senate)
2017-2020 Member (MTSU Faculty Senate / Steering Committee)
2015 - Present. Idea generator and campus champion of trueBLUEtique
Courses
Textiles I
Basic Design
Textiles II
Fashion Promotion
Fashion Buying
Apparel Selection & Evaluation
Global Topics in Human Sciences
Consumer Economics
Product Line Development
Senior Seminar
