Faculty and Staff Profiles

• B.S. in Education Recreation & Park Administration - Memphis State University - 1978
• M. S. in Education HPER - Recreation & Park Administration - Memphis State University - 1980
• Ph.D. Recreation and Leisure - University of Utah - 1985

• Naturalist, Natchez Trace State Park - Tennessee Department of Conservation - 1978
• Coordinator, Adventure Program - Memphis Park Commission - 1979
• Instructor, HPER - Memphis State University - 1979-1982
• Graduate Assistant, Recreation and Leisure - University of Utah - 1982-1985
• Assistant Professor, HPER - Memphis State University - 1985-1993
• Park Ranger (Summer), Chattahoochee River NRA - National Park Service - 1996-1997
• Associate Professor, HMSE - University of Memphis - 1993

• Outstanding Student in Recreation - Memphis State University - 1978
• Outstanding Student in Recreation - University of Utah - 1984
• Membership - National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi - 1984
• Outstanding Student Award - Utah Recreation and Park Association - 1985
• Graduate Speaker - College of Health Commencement, University of Utah - 1985
• SpecialCitation - National Recreation and Park Association - Journal of Leisure Research - 1990

• RECR 2105 - Introduction to Recreation (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 3103 - Outdoor Education (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 3203 - Resource Management in Recreation (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 3305 - Program Planning in Recreation (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 3605 - Outdoor Recreation (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 4003 - Park Visitor Management - Backcountry (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 4004 - Park Visitor Management - SAR (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 4103 - Camp Administration, Counseling, Program (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 4505 - Recreation Planning & Technical Support (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 4605 - Internship (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 7135/8135 - Current Readings in Recreation (G) - University of Memphis
• RECR 7305/8305 - Philosophy of Leisure and Recreation (G) - University of Memphis
• RECR 7405 - Program Planning in Recreation (G) - University of Memphis
• RECR 7605 - Supervised Practicum in Recreation (G) - University of Memphis
• RECR 7800 - Computer Applications for P & R Mgt. (G) - University of Memphis
• RECR 7990 - Applied Research in Recreation & Leisure (G) - University of Memphis
• RECR 7996 - Thesis (G) - University of Memphis
• PHED 1331 - Camping (U) - University of Memphis
• PHED 1332 - Advanced Camping (U) - University of Memphis
• PHED 1333 - Backpacking (U) - University of Memphis
• PHED 1334 - Rock Climbing (U) - University of Memphis
• PHED 1782 - Kayaking (U) - University of Memphis
• PHED 1783 - Canoeing (U) - University of Memphis
• RECR 6003 - Park Visitor Management - Backcountry (G) - University of Memphis
• RECR 6004 - Park Visitor Management - SAR (G) - University of Memphis
• HMSE 1100 - Concepts of Fitness and Wellness (U) - University of Memphis
• SAFE 2102 - First Aid (U) - University of Memphis
• SLS 3103 - Outdoor Recreation and Education (U) - University of Memphis
• SLS 3104 - Commercial Recreation and Tourism (U) - University of Memphis
• SLS 3202 - Park and Recreation Resource Management (U) - University of Memphis
• SLS 3205 - Area and Facility Management (U) - University of Memphis
• SLS 4001 - Park and Recreation Visitor Management (U) - University of Memphis
• SLS 4605 - Internship in Sport and Leisure Studies (U) - University of Memphis
• SLS 3605 - Financial Management in Sport & Leisure (U) - University of Memphis
• SLC 7341 - Commercial Recreation and Travel Tourism (G) - University of Memphis
• SLC 7653 - Managing Leisure and Sport Areas & Facilities (G) - University of Memphis
• SLC 7900 - Problem Identification and Research Planning (G) - University of Memphis
• SLC 7950 - Special Project in Sport and Leisure Commerce (G) - University of Memphis
• EDPR 7521 - Introduction to Educational Research (G) - University of Memphis
• EDPR 7541/8541 - Statistical Methods I (G) - University of Memphis
• RELE 106 - Winter Camping (U) - University of Utah
• RELE 107 - Backpacking (U) - University of Utah
• RELE 108 - Camping and Outdoor Living (U) - University of Utah
• PHED 1340 - Fly Fishing (U) - University of Memphis
• RELE 110 - Wilderness Survival (U) - University of Utah
• RELE 301 - Psychology of Leisure (U) - University of Utah
• RELE 347 - Technical Aspects of Commercial Recreation (U) - University of Utah
• RELE 533 - Administration of Camping & Outdoor Ed. (U) - University of Utah
• RELE 544 - Commercial Recreation (U) - University of Utah
• RELE 548 - Computer Applications in Parks and Recreation (U) - University of Utah
• RELE 550 - Managing Travel Resources (U) - University of Utah

• Masters - Anna Lisa Wanack Greg Giallourakis Zarinah Brown - 2005 2005 2005

• Future Fisherman Project - Future Fisherman Foundation - $4,995 - 2003 - 2004
• Faculty Research Grant - Memphis State University - $2000 - 1991

• Lecturer, Dixon Art Museum - Museum attendees American West Show - 1992 -  
• Rock Climbing Instructor Memphis Youth Service's Bridge Builders - High School Participants from Shelby County - 1993 -  
• Sponsor, Eagle Scout Career Day - Eagle Scouts in Shelby County - 1999 - 2001 -  
• Volunteer Organizer - Shelby Farms Park - Volunteers at Shelby Farms County Park - 1999 -  
• Service Projects - Shelby Farms Park - Volunteers at Shelby Farms County Park - 1999 - 2003 -  
• MIAA Basketball Tournament Research - Graduate Students U of M - 2003 -  
• Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival - Memphis Regional Community - 2004 -  
• Ducks Unlimited Expo, Fly Fishing Demonstrations/Instruction - Regional Visitors - September 18 - 19, 2005 -  
• Kamp Kia Kima Development Foundation - Regional Youth Groups - 2005 to 2008 -  
• Shelby Farms Park Conservation Volunteers - Memphis Regional - 2005 to 2007 -  
• Education Programs - Regional - 2006 to Present - Mid-South Fly Fishers

• Department - Undergraduate Curriculum Revision Committee - 1981 - 1982
•   - HPER Strategic Planning Task Force - 1988 - 1992
•   - HPER Undergraduate Studies Council - 1988 -1993
•   - HPER Graduate Studies and Research Council - 1988 - 1993
•   - HPER Task Force - Zero Based Curriculum Revision - 1992 - 1993
•   - HMSE Tenure and Promotion Committee ( C) - 1993 - 1994
•   - HMSE Human Resources Committee (C) - 1995 - 1996
•   - HMSE Tenure and Promotion Committee (C) - 1996 - 1997
•   - HMSE Human Resources Committee - 1998 - 1999
•   - HMSE Tenure and Promotion Committee ( C) - 1998 - 1999
•   - HMSE Undergraduate Curriculum Committee - 1998 - 1999
•   - HMSE Tenure and Promotion Committee ( C) - 1999 - 2000
•   - HMSE Graduate Research Council - 1999 - 2000
•   - Development of Online Course SLS 3205 and SLC 7653 - 2000 - 2001
•   - HMSE Tenure and Promotion Committee ( C) - 2001 - 2002
•   - HMSE Graduate Research Council - 2001 - 2002
•   - HMSE Tenure and Promotion Committee - 2002 - 2004
•   - Sport and Leisure Studies Accreditation Committee (C) - 2002 - 2004
•   - HSS Undergraduate Council - 2003 - 2005
•   - Unit Coordinator, Sport and Leisure Studies - 2004 - 2008
• College/School - Annual Fund Committee, College of Education - 1981 - 1982 Q
•   - College of Health Council - 1983 - 1984
•   - Library Committee, College of Education - 1985 -1993
•   - Compute Technology Committee, College of Education - 1985 - 1992
•   - Technology Fluency Committee, College of Education - 2002 - 2003
•   - Sport and Leisure Studies Accreditation Committee for COE - 2004 - 2008
• University - Academic Senate - 1987 - 1988
•   - Peer - Mentor Program - Worked with Freshmen Scholarship Students - 1990 - 1991
•   - Native American Student Association - Faculty Advisor - 1994 - 1995
•   - Taught Numerous Courses for University of Memphis Continuing Education - 1981 - 2002
•   - COMMITTEE/EDITORIAL BOARD/OFFICE (if Chair, add [C]) - PERIOD
• USDA Forest Service - Reviewer for Publications by Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment - 1988
• Journal of Leisure Research - Reviewer - 1988
• University of Illinois Press - Reviewer - 1990
• TRPA - Executive Board Member - Tennessee Recreation and Park Association - 1991 -1992
• TRPA - Liason between university students, faculty and members of TRPA - 1992 - 1995
• TRPA - Editor for the Newsletter " The Resource Manager" - 1996 - 1997
• TRPA - Executive Board Member - Tennessee Recreation and Park Association - 1995 - 1997
• National Park Service - Development of New Employee Manual - Chattahoochee NRA - 1997 - 1998
• International Conference on Outdoor Recreation - Planning Committee - 1999
• University of Memphis - Undergraduate Curriculum Council - 2005
• University of Memphis - Health and Sport Sciences Accreditation Council - 2005
• Univeristy of Memphis - Sport and Leisure Studies Unit Coordinator - 2005
• University of Memphis - Health and Sport Sciences Academic Council - 2005
• University of Memphis - Tenure and Promotion Committee - 2005
• University of Memphis - Chair, Sport and Leisure Studies Faculty Search Committees - 2005
• University of Memphis - Unit Coordinator, Sport and Leisure Studies - 2005 to Present
• University of Memphis - College of Education Assessment Committee - 2005 to Present
• University of Memphis - HSS Dept. 10 Year Self Study Committee - 2006 to 2007
• University of Memphis - Tenure and Promotion Committee - 2006 to Present
• University of Memphis - IPortfolio Committee for Sport and Leisure Studies - 2006 to Present
• USDA Forest Service - Reviewer for Publications by Intermountain Forest and Range Experiment - 1988
• Journal of Leisure Research - Reviewer - 1988
• University of Illinois Press - Reviewer - 1990
• TRPA - Executive Board Member - Tennessee Recreation and Park Association - 1991 -1992
• TRPA - Liason between university students, faculty and members of TRPA - 1992 - 1995
• TRPA - Editor for the Newsletter " The Resource Manager" - 1996 - 1997
• TRPA - Executive Board Member - Tennessee Recreation and Park Association - 1995 - 1997
• National Park Service - Development of New Employee Manual - Chattahoochee NRA - 1997 - 1998
• International Conference on Outdoor Recreation - Planning Committee - 1999

• Recreation Consultant for M. M. Hall Architects and Planners - 1981
• City of Covington, TN Playground Plan and Park - 1986 - 1987
• Tennessee Recreation Advisory Council - Develop Tennessee's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan - 1986 - 1995
• National Park Service - Chattahoochee NRA - Search and Rescue Techniques and Equipment - 1997 - 1998
• Memphis Park Commission - Consultant for Training Institute for Employees - 2000 - 2001
• Memphis Park Commission - Consultant for Needs Assessment - 2000 - 2002
• Bartlett Parks and Recreation Department - Recreation Needs Assessment - 2001 - 2002
• Bartlett Parks and Recreation Department - Standards Analysis of Park and Recreation Facilities - 2001 - 2002

• INVITED PRESENTATIONS
• Conferences
• State Presentation. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Memphis, TN, December, 1980. Presented Paper: "American Indian Culture and Recreation Programming".
• National Presentation. National Conference on College Physical Education, Memphis, TN, November, 1981, Clinician, "Bicycle Touring".
• State Presentation. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Chattanooga, TN, December, 1981. Presented Paper: "Developing Outdoor Recreation Resource Centers".
• Regional Presentation. Intermountain Leisure Research Symposium, Provo, UT, November, 1983. Presented Paper: "Adding Youth Adventure Programs to Municipal Recreation".
• National Presentation. First National Wilderness Management Workshop, Moscow, ID, October, 1983. Discussion Leader for Nominal Group Process on Prioritizing Wilderness Management Issues.
• Regional Presentation. Intermountain Leisure Research Symposium, Logan, UT, November, 1984. Presented Paper: "Avalanche Hazards: Improving the Preparedness of Cross Country Skiers".
• National Presentation. National Recreation and Park Association Research Symposium, Orlando, FL, October, 1984. Presented Paper: "Perception of and Preparation for Backcountry Hazards Among Utah Cross Country Skiers"
• National Presentation. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Atlanta, GA, April, 1985. Presented Paper: "Rocky Mountain Trail Guide" for session on microcomputer software.
• National Presentation. National Wilderness Research Conference, Ft. Collins, CO, July, 1985. Presented Paper: "Computer Versus Brochure Information Dissemination as a Backcountry Management Tool".
• State Presentation. Tennessee Recreation and Park Association, Memphis, TN, October, 1985. Presented Paper: "Computers in Recreation and Parks - Where We Are and Where We Are Going".
• National Presentation. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Cincinnati, OH, April, 1986. Presented Paper: "Computers for Information Dissemination in Recreation and Parks".
• Regional Presentation. Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Society, Knoxville, TN, June, 1986. Presented Paper: "Computer Applications in Therapeutic Recreation" with Stan Walls and James Broughton.
• National Presentation. National Conference on Science in National Parks, Ft. Collins, CO, July, 1986. Presented Paper: "Information Preference of Backcountry Visitors at Rocky Mountain National Park".
• State Presentation. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Memphis, TN, November, 1986. Presented Paper: "A Quick Look at the Impact of Computers on Recreation and Parks".
• Regional Presentation. Kentucky Recreation and Park Society and the Tennessee Recreation and Park Association, Louisville, KY, November, 1986. Presented Paper: "Information Media Preferences of Backcountry Visitors".
• International Presentation. Forests, Habitats, and Resources: A Conference in World Environmental History. Duke University, May, 1987. Presented Paper: "Wilderness Management in the Southeastern and Western United States: A Comparative Study" with James E. Fickle.
• State Presentation. Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Chattanooga, TN, November, 1987. Presented Paper: "Trends in Park Managers' Attitudes Toward High Adventure Activities".
• State Presentation. Tennessee Recreation and Park Association, Jackson, TN, November, 1987. Presented Paper: "Legal Liability: What's Your Immunity Quotient?" with Stan Walls, James Broughton, Frank Simonton, Harriette Lavenue and Mel Humphreys.
• International Presentation. World Leisure and Recreation Association, Banff, Alberta, Canada, May, 1988. Presented Paper: "Leisure and Outdoor Recreation in the United States: A Comparison of the Perspectives, Methodologies, and Publication of Scholars in History and Recreation and Leisure Studies" with James E. Fickle.
• National Presentation. The Ninth National Trails Symposium, Unicoi State Park, Unicoi, GA, September, 1988. Presented Paper: "Decision and Communication Theory Implications for Providing Trail Information Via Personal Computers".
• National Presentation. National Recreation and Park Association, Indianapolis, IN October, 1988. Presented Paper: "The Effectiveness of Brochures in Gaining Visitor Compliance with Campground Regulations".
• State Presentation. Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association, Knoxville, TN, November, 1988. Presented Paper: "Assessing Agency Research Needs - Blueprints for a Successful Future".
• National Presentation. National Conference "Solving Environmental Problems: The Past as Prologue to the Present", Sponsored by the American Society for Environmental History and the Northwest Association for Environmental Studies, The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA, April, 1989. Presented Paper: "Computer Applications to Park Management - Past Efforts and Future Potential".
• Regional Presentation. 1989 Southeastern State Parks Program Seminar, Fall Creek Falls State Park, TN, December, 1989. Presented Paper: "Interpretation for Special Populations" with Boon Murray.
• Regional Presentation. 1989 Southeastern State Parks Program Seminar, Fall Creek Falls State Park, TN, December, 1989. Presented Paper: "Program Promotion and Publicity for State Parks" with Stan Walls.
• State Presentation. Tennessee Recreation and Park Association, Memphis, TN, November, 1989. Presented Paper: "Interpretive Ideas for Parks and Recreation Areas".
• State Presentation. Tennessee Recreation and Park Association, Memphis, TN, November, 1989. Presented Paper: "Computer Applications to Park and Recreation Management".
• National Presentation. National Recreation and Park Association, San Antonio, TX, October, 1989. Invited Discussant for the Leisure Research Symposium's Session on Outdoor Recreation Planning and Management.
• State Presentation. "Information Management Via the Computer: NRPA's Schole' Information Service". Tennessee Recreation and Parks Association, Gatlinburg, TN, October, 1990.
• National Presentation. "Park Managers' Attitudes Toward Climbing: Implications for Future Regulation". Association of Experiential Education National Conference, Raleigh, NC, October, 1991, with Rick Harwell.
• National Presentation. Presentation on Hypermedia and Demonstration of Software for National Recreation and Park Association's Computer Use Institute. Oglebay Department of Continuing Education, Wheeling, WV, March, 1992.
• International Presentation. "Information and Outdoor Recreation Participants: Issues and Preferences". Association of Experiential Education International Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada, October, 1992, with James E. Fickle.
• Regional Presentation. "The Effect of Group Adventure Activities on Four Characteristics of Group Process: Leadership, Trust, Belonging, and Prejudice Reduction". Southern District of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Nashville, TN, January, 1994, with William A. Snodgrass and Troy L. Gafford.
• State Presentation. "A Proposal for a Computerized Recreation and Park Information System for Tennessee". Tennessee Recreation and Park Association Resource Management Meeting, Fall Creek Falls State Park, TN, October 5, 1994.
• International Presentation. "Trends and Issues in the Management of Mountain Biking". 8th International Conference on Outdoor Recreation, Colorado Springs, CO, October 21, 1994.
• National Presentation. "Marketing and Programming Recreation in Seven Small Communities in Tennessee and South Carolina" Conference on Recreation in Small Communities, Jackson Hole, WY, November, 1995.
• National Presentation. "W. Edwards Deming: His Life. His Work. And Recreation Management?" With Fickle, James E. and Walls, Stan. National Recreation and Park Association Congress, Kansas City, MO. October, 1996.
• International Presentation. "What Is the Message in the Medium? Mixed Signals for National Park and Wilderness Users". 9th International Conference on Outdoor Recreation, Salt Lake City, UT. November, 1996.
• International Presentation "Ecotourism and International Park Protection? The Potential for Educating Outdoor Recreation Participants." 1997 International Conference on Outdoor Recreation, Merida, Mexico. November, 1997.
• International Presentation. Accident Trends in Outdoor and Wilderness Areas. 1998 International Conference on Outdoor Recreation, Fort Walton Beach, Florida. November, 1998
• Regional Presentation. "Managing SAR Operations". Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. March 14, 1999.
• State Presentation. "Quality Management for Recreation Professionals." 1999 Tennessee Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference, Cookeville, TN, October, 1999.
• National Presentation. "Popular Culture and Outdoor Recreation Management. Allies or Antagonists?" Conference on Social Aspects of Recreation Research, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ. February, 2000.
• Regional Presentation. "Information Media Preferences of Recreation Service Consumers." Southern and Eastern Districts Conference for the American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. Baltimore, MD, February 14, 2002.
• National Presentation. "Program Promotion: Providing Recreation Consumers What They Want." American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, Philadelphia, PA, April, 03, 2003.
• National Presentation. "Fly Fishing for Physical Education Activity Classes and Recreation Centers." American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, New Orleans, LA, March 30, 2004.  
• State Presentation.  Information Technology and Sport and Leisure Management.  Tennessee Recreation and Park Association.  October 29, 2005, Warner Park Park Nature Center, Nashville, TN.
• National Presentation.  "Promoting Bicycling in Your Community."  American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.  Baltimore, MD, March 17, 2007.