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JOHN RAYMOND COLLINS, jr.CURRICULUM VITA1408 Morin DriveDenton, TX 76207OFFICEUniversity of North TexasDepartment of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and RecreationRecreation, Event, and Sport Management Program1155 Union Circle, #310769Denton, TX 76203-5017Office: 940/565-3422FAX: 940/565-4904Cell: 817/403-2695E-mail: johnr.collins@unt.eduEDUCATION1994Ph.D.Leisure BehaviorUniversity of Illinois1981M.S.Outdoor Recreation ManagementUniversity of Tennessee1975B.S.Forest Resources ManagementUniversity of TennesseePROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE2010-presentUniversity of North TexasAssociate ProfessorDepartment of KHPRGraduate Faculty, PermanentRecreation and Leisure Studies/Recreation, Event, and Sport Management Program Coordinator2007-2010University of North TexasAssociate ProfessorDepartment of KHPRGraduate Faculty, Category III2005-2007University of North TexasAssociate ProfessorDepartment of KHPRGraduate Faculty, Category IIIRecreation and Leisure StudiesProgram Coordinator2003-2005University of North TexasAssociate ProfessorDepartment of KHPRGraduate Faculty, Category III1997-2003University of North TexasAssistant ProfessorDepartment of KHPRGraduate Faculty, Category III1994-1997Kent State UniversityAssistant ProfessorSchool of Exercise, Leisure, & SportGraduate Faculty StatusSCHOLARSHIPPublications (Refereed)Walker, J., Walker, L., Dietrich, J., Dotterweich, Davis, J. & Collins, J. (2018). Common training practices and preferred personality traits of intramural sports officials. Recreational Sports Journal. 42 (1): 102-113.X Gu, X., Chen, Y., Collins, J., Williams, K. (2014). Perceived barriers mediate students' physical activity and quality of life. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 85 (S1): A66.Pacleb, S. and Collins, J. (2014). The relationship of acculturation stress and leisure satisfaction of Hispanic college students. American International Journal of Contemporary Research. 4 (4): 7-15.Griffith, M., Walker, J., & Collins, J., Jr. (2011). Examining differences in socialization opportunities among student work groups in a student affairs department. Recreational Sports Journal. 35 (2): 107-116.Tseng, T., Shen, C., Collins, J., & Chen, Y. (2010). An exploration of the relationship among recreationists’ leisure involvement, sense of place and restoration perception in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Journal of Humanities and Social Science of NHCUE. 3(2): 119-145.Pike, H., Walker, J., Collins, J., & Hodges, J. (2008). An investigation of ADA compliance of aquatic facilities in the north Texas area. American Journal of Health Promotion. American Journal of Health Promotion. 23(2): 139-146.Chng, C.L., Huber, E., Eaddy, S., & Collins, J. (2005). Nigerian college students: HIV knowledge, perceived susceptibility for HIV and sexual behaviors. College Student Journal. 39(1): 60-71.Wilhite, B., Keller, J., Collins, J., & Jacobson, S. (2003). A research agenda for therapeutic recreation revisited. Therapeutic Recreation Journal. 37(3): 207-223.Pacleb, S. and Collins, J. (2003). Texas parks and wildlife department junior boater education program. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal. 71(2): 14-15.Safranek, J., Collins, J., & Wilhite, B. (2002). Leisure live! Schole’. 17: 193-196.Collins, J., Valerius, L., King, T. C., & Graham, A. (2001). The relationship between college students self-esteem and the frequency and importance of their participation in recreational activities. Journal of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, 25(2): 38-47.Chng, C. L., Collins, J., & Eaddy, S. (2001). A comparison of rural and urban emergency medical system (EMS) personnel: A Texas study. Prehospital Emergency Care, 16(3): 1-7.Chng, C. L., and Collins, J. (2000). Providing culturally competent HIV prevention programs. American Journal of Health Studies, 16(1): 24-33.Valerius, L., Keller, M. J., Doyle, E. I., & Collins, J. (1998). Inclusion of diversity in leisure services curricula. Schole’, 13, 45-61.King, T. C., Valerius, L., & Collins, J. (1998). Ground zero: A collaborative substance abuse prevention and intervention program for at-risk adolescents. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 16(3), 81-94.McKinney, W. R., and Collins, J. (1991). The influence of race, sex, and age on performance appraisal bias in public parks and recreation. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 9(3): 41-58.McKinney, W. R., and Collins, J. (1991). The impact on utility, race, and gender using three standard methods of scoring selection examinations. Applied Personnel Management, 20(2): 145-170.Westover, T. N., and Collins, J. (1987). Perceived crowding in an urban park. Leisure Sciences, 9(2): 8799.Publications (Under Review)Xiao, Y., Collins, J., & Zhang, F. (submitted) A model for predicting background advertisement exposure parameters related to a televised soccer game. International Journal of Sport Marketing and Sponsorship.Walker, J., Collins, J. & Walker, L. (submitted) Common training practices and preferred personality traits of intramural sports officials. Recreational Sports Journal.Abstracts/Proceedings (Refereed)Chilman, K., Oller, G., Wadzinski, L., & Collins, J., (2008) Using the rapid assessment visitor inventory (RAVI) to monitor changes in trail use. National Trails Symposium, Little Rock, AK. November 13-18.Keen, W. & Collins, J. (2008) New approaches, technology and equipment for trail maintenance. National Trails Symposium, Little Rock, AK. November 13-18.Yen, T.H., Collins, J., Santos, J., & Chen, C. (2006). Measuring the “dining experience.” Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Conference on Tourism in Asia, ISBN: 962-367-517-8, p. 136 – 149. in Jeonju, Korea. May 11 – 14, 2006.Yen, T-H., Collins, J., Johnson, Colin, & da Gama, Gonzaga. (2005). Development of the dining experience scorecard. INFORMS Annual Meeting. New Orleans/San Francisco. November 13-16.Yen, T-H., & Collins, J. (2004). Are they sensitive to price? A market segmentation study of customers to a dance event. International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Conference. Philadelphia, PA. July 28-31.Wilhite, B., Collins, J., & Peebles, M. (2004). Identifying Issues Affecting the Future of Disability and Sport: A Delphi Study. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention and Exposition. New Orleans, LA. March 27-April 4.Yen, T-H., & Collins, J. (2004). Leisure Lifestyles of Chinese Immigrants in the South Bay Area. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention and Exposition. New Orleans, LA. March 27-April 4.Yen, T-H., & Collins, J. (2004). An exploratory study of leisure involvement of Chinese immigrants in the South Bay Area. Social Aspects and Recreation Research Symposium. San Francisco, CA. February 03-05.Yen, T-H., & Collins, J. (2003). Development of a customer profile for a dance event. International Festival and Event Association Annual Research Symposium. Anahiem, CA. November 20-21.Collins, J., Goggin, N., & Wilhite, B. (2002). Multiple perspectives on web-based instructional practices. Texas Distance Learning Association Conference. Westin Beechwood Hotel Fort Worth, Texas. April 24.Yen, T-H., Collins, J., Yin, C. N., & Yuan, C. H. (2002). Utilization of price perception as marketing segmentation criteria for visitors to a special exhibit. International Festival and Event Association Annual Research Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. January 21-25.Yen, T-H., & Collins, J. (2000). An activity-based management approach to measure service quality cost of restaurant. Abstracts from the Asian Pacific Tourism Associations Sixth Annual Conference. Phuket, Thailand. June 28 - July 1.Collins, J. & Yen, T-H. (1999). Service culture: Perceptions of service quality among employees. Abstracts from the 1999 National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. Nashville, TN. October 22-26.Yen, T-H., Collins, J., & Wey, P-S. (1997). Leisure, work ethics, perceived control, and social alienation of Chinese students. Abstracts from the 1997 National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. Salt Lake City, UT. October 29 - November 2.Collins, J. & Absher, J. A. (1996). A three variable conceptualization of recreation specialization and its relationship to leisure constructs. Abstracts from the 1996 National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. Kansas City, MO. Oct. 23-27.Collins, J. & Absher, J. A. (1996). A comparison of southern Lake Michigan anglers’ management preferences using a three variable model of specialization. Abstracts from the Sixth International Symposium on Society and Resource Management: Social Behavior, Natural Resources, and the Environment. University Park, Pennsylvania. May 18-23.Collins, J. & McKinney, W. R. (1995). Validation of a performance appraisal instrument for recreation supervisor. Abstracts from the National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. San Antonio, TX. October 5-9.McKinney, W. R., & Collins, J. (1990). Performance appraisal and rater bias in public park and recreation agencies. Abstracts from the National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. Phoenix, AZ. October 12-15.McKinney, W. R., & Collins, J. (1989). Maximum utility versus optimum utility in personnel selection for park and recreation agencies. Abstracts from the National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. San Antonio, TX. October 18-21.Absher, J. D., & Collins, J. (1986). Toward a more integrated theory of specialization. Abstracts from the National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. Anaheim, CA. October 1719.Collins, J. & Westover, T. H. (1984). Factors related to the perception of crowding in an urban park. American Association of Geographers Conference. Washington, D.C. April 1719.Collins, J. & Absher, J. D. (1983). Perceptions of resource attributes as predictors of user topologies. Third Annual Conference on Social Research in National Parks and Wildland Areas. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. March 1819.Presentations (Refereed)Nguyen, S., Walker, J. & Collins, J. (2018). The millennials’ perception: Factors of motivation to elevate the college student development. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Denver, CO, March 4 - 7.O’Gorman, M., Washington, S., Whitehead, J., Collins, J., & Walker, J. (2018). An evaluation of servicescape within campus recreation centers: Focusing on aquatics. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Denver, CO, March 4 - 7.Washington, S., O’Gorman, M., Whitehead, J., Collins, J., & Walker, J. (2018). An evaluation of servicescape within campus recreation centers: Focusing on the fitness department. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Denver, CO, March 4 - 7.Whitehead, J., O’Gorman, M., Washington, S., Collins, J., & Walker, J. (2018). An evaluation of servicescape within campus recreation centers: Focusing on group exercise. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Denver, CO, March 4 - 7.Nguyen, S., Walker, J. & Collins, J. (2017). Maintaining the motivation and self- determination of the student employees in the recreation center. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, National Harbor, MD, February 21 - 24.Maxson, R., Washington, S., Collins, J. & Walker, J. (2017). A critical look at the sportsmanship rating system: The effect on an intramural flag football program. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, National Harbor, MD, February 21 - 24.Nguyen, S., Walker, J. & Collins, J. (2016). What’s bubbling in aquatics? National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Gaylord Palms, FL, April 3 – April 6.Hennelly, T. & Collins, J. (2016). Evaluating group cohesion in sport clubs. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Gaylord Palms, FL, April 3 – April 6.Miceli, G., Walker, J. & Collins, J. (2015). Examining the relationship between student services student staff members’ work group cohesion and retention. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Grapevine, TX, March 30 – April 3.Long, J., Walker, J. & Collins, J. (2015). Sportsmanship rating differences among students with low and high past experience in basketball. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Grapevine, TX, March 30 – April 3.Tseng, T., Kuo, Y., Collins, J. (2014). Contributing factors affecting children’s walking, physical activity and quality of life. Environmental Design Research Association, New Orleans, LA, May 28-31.Collins, J., Yen, T-H., Tseng, T., & Walker, J. (2014). An examination of perceived crowding in an urban natural area. National Outdoor Recreation Conference, San Francisco, CA, May 13-16.Collins, J., Chen, Y-L., Yen, T-H., & Tseng, T. (2014). A methodology for estimating recreational boat use. National Outdoor Recreation Conference, San Francisco, CA, May 13-16.Chen, Y-L., Collins, J., Williams, K. (2014). The relationship among exercise barriers, exercise self-efficacy, and quality of life. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Nashville, TN, April 23-26.Chanthavong, A., Collins, J., Walker, J. (2014). Exercise motivations in gym settings and perceived quality of life. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Nashville, TN, April 23-26.Miceli, G., Collins, J., Walker, J. (2014). Work group cohesion in higher education recreational services. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Nashville, TN, April 23-26.Rhew, C., Walker, J., Collins, J. (2014). Work group cohesion in student recreation workers. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Nashville, TN, April 23-26.Podschun, D. and Collins, J. (2014). Effects of campus recreation on recruitment and retention of students. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Nashville, TN, April 23-26.Gu.X, Chen, Y-L, Collins, J. (2014). Perceived barriers mediate students' physical activity and quality of life. American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention and Exposition in St. Louis, MO, April 1-5.Tao Zhang, T., Collins, J., Thomas, K., & Gu. X. (2013). Examining children’s physical activity motives, physical activity, and general well-being. American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Charlotte, NC, April 23-27.Walker, J-R., Daniel, J. & Collins, J. (2013). Traffic on the trail: User counts. International Trails Symposium, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Resort, AZ, April 14-17.Brown, R. and Collins, J. (2013). Influence of recognition programs on sportsmanship in intramural sports. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 4-7.McGee, Z. and Collins, J. (2013). An examination of college students’ level of physical activity, quality of life, and motivations to be physically active. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 4-7.Podschun, D. and Collins, J. (2013). Effects of campus recreation on recruitment and retention. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 4-7.Collins, J. and Walker, J. (2012). Capitalizing on participant information to plan your next event. Texas Recreation and Park Society Region 2&3 Conference, Hurst, TX, November 9.Collins, J. and Walker, J. (2012). Don’t underestimate you smaller events as a revenue generator. Texas Recreation and Park Society Region 2&3 Conference, Hurst, TX, November 9.Walker, J. and Collins, J. (2012). Regionalism. Texas Recreation and Park Society Region 2&3 Conference, Hurst, TX, November 9.Yen, TH., Sullivan, K., Collins, J., & Wang, W-P. (2012). Determining the potential “early adopters” to a new casino in Taiwan? Annual ICHRIE Summer Conference & Marketplace, Providence, Rhode Island, August 1-4.Yen, TH., Lee, C-S., Collins, J., & Wu, W-H. (2012). Acculturation and travel motivation of senior Chinese-American innigrants. Annual ICHRIE Summer Conference & Marketplace, Providence, Rhode Island, August 1-4.Wells, H & Collins, J. (2012). An examination of leadership development in sport clubs. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference, Tampa, FL, March 27-30.Walker, J., Collins, J. & Griffith, M. (2012). Examining lifeguard cohesion, confidence, and retention. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference, Tampa, FL, March 27-30.Collins, J., Walker, J-R., & Daniel, J. (2012). How and why to conduct trail user counts. Texas Recreation and Parks Society Institute, The Woodlands, Texas, February 28 – March 2.Walker, J-R., Daniel, J., Collins, J. (2012). Oh the pain in conducting trail user counts: A review of trail count methodologies. Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 1 to 3.Collins, J. & Walker, J. (2011). SWOT analysis: The customer’s perspective – part 1. Texas Parks & Recreation Society Regions 2 & 3 Annual Conference, Rockwall, TX, November 18, 2011.Collins, J. & Walker, J. (2011). SWOT analysis: The customer’s perspective – part 2. Texas Parks & Recreation Society Regions 2 & 3 Annual Conference, Rockwall, TX, November 18, 2011.Walker, J-R, Daniel, J., Collins, J. (2011). Trail counting: Creating a volunteer based approach. Texas Parks & Recreation Society Regions 2 & 3 Annual Conference, Rockwall, TX, November 18, 2011.Collins, J. & Walker, J. (2011). Regional recreation and community outreach programs. Texas Parks & Recreation Society Regions 2 & 3 Annual Conference, Rockwall, TX, November 18, 2011.Yen, T-H., Collins, J., Wang, W-P. (2011). Effect of knowledge in gaming and attitude toward casino gambling on potential casino gambling spending. Annual ICHRIE Summer Conference & Marketplace, Denver, CO, July 27-30.Collins, J. & Foster, L. (2011). An analysis of group cohesion within recreational sport clubs. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, April 13-16.Collins, J. & Wilson, J. (2011). An examination of perceived stress among collegiate intramural basketball officials. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, April 13-16.Collins, J. (2010). Perceived stress of student, intramural flag football officials. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Galveston, TX, December 1-4.Collins, J. (2010). Oh the pain in conducting trail user counts: A review of trail count methodologies. National Trails Symposium. Chattanooga, TN, November 14-17.Collins, J. (2010). Keeping up with the Jones’: A review of best trail management practices. National Trails Symposium. Chattanooga, TN, November 14-17.Collins, J. & Schuett, M. (2010). Bringing academics and practitioners together. Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Conference, Frisco, TX, March 9-12.Boen, H., Walker, J., & Collins, J. (2009). An Investigation of ADA Compliance of Aquatic Facilities in the North Texas Area. Southwest Parks and Recreation Training Institute Regional Conference, Waggoner, OK.Chilman, K., Oller, G., Wadzinski, L., & Collins, J., (2008) Using the rapid assessment visitor inventory (RAVI) to monitor changes in trail use. National Trails Symposium, Little Rock, AK. November 13-18.Keen, W. & Collins, J. (2008). New approaches, technology and equipment for trail maintenance. National Trails Symposium, Little Rock, AK. November 13-18.Boen, H., Walker, J., & Collins, J. (2008). An Investigation of ADA Compliance of Aquatic Facilities in the North Texas Area. National Conference; National Recreation and Parks, Association, Baltimore, MD. Walker, J., Pike, H., Collins, J., & Hodges, J. (2007). An investigation of ADA compliance of aquatic facilities in the North Texas area, Cooper Institute Conference on Diversity in Physical Activity and Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges, Dallas, TX.Yen, T.H., Collins, J., Santos, J., & Chen, C. (2006). Measuring the “dining experience.” Paper presented at the 7th Biennial Conference on Tourism in Asia in Jeonju, Korea. May 11–14.Melton, B., Wilhelm, L. & Collins, J. (2005). Statewide trail masterplan. Texas Municipal League Conference, Grapevine, TX, October 26-28.Yen, T.H., Collins, J., Johnson, C., & da Gama, G. (2005). Development of the dining experience scorecard. Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) conference in San Francisco, CA, November 10-13, 2005.Collins, J. (2005). Creating the great Texas trail plan. Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, March 9-12.Collins, J. (2005). Bridging the gap between research and practice. Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, March 9-12.Collins, J. (2005). Understanding the certification labyrinth. Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, March 9-12.Yen, T. H., & Collins, J. (2004). Are they sensitive to price? A market segmentation study of customers to a dance event. International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Annual Converence and Exposition. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Yen, T.H., Sullivan, K., & Collins, J. (2004). An exploratory study of leisure involvement of Chinese immigrants in the South Bay Area. Social Aspects and Recreation Research Symposium. San Francisco, California.Yen, T.H., Collins, J., & Sullivan, K. (2003). Leisure lifestyle of Chinese immigrants in the South Bay area. AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition. New Orlean, Louisiana.Valerius, L. & Collins, J. (2003). Developing a valid performance appraisal instrument. Texas Recreation and Parks Society, Region 2 & 3 Conference, Mesquite, TX, November 2.Collins, J. & Kirkindall, S. (2003). Trail design 101. Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Conference, Abilene, TX, March 6-9.Collins, J. (2003). Recreation program planning time management. Fort Worth After-School Staff Training Conference. Fort Worth, TX. September 27.Collins, J. (2003). Recreation program scheduling. Fort Worth After-School Staff Training Conference. Fort Worth, TX. September 27.Collins, J. (2003). Trail Basics. Texas Master Naturalists meeting, Denton, TX, March 20.Yen, T.H. & Collins, J. (2002). Utilization of price perception as marketing segmentation criteria for visitors to a special exhibit. International Festivals and Events Association Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada.Yen, T. H., Wey, P. S., & Collins, J. (2000). An activity-based management approach to measure service quality cost of restaurant. Asia Pacific Tourism Association 2000 Annual Conference. Phuket, Thailand.Collins, J. & Scharven, D. (2000). Assessing leisure interests with the Leisurescope. RLS Student Professional Day, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, April 13.Collins, J. (2000). Issues and trends related to program management. RLS Student Professional Day, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, April 13.Yen, T. H. & Collins, J. (1999). Service culture: Perceptions of service quality among employees. Paper presented at the National Recreation and Park Association Congress Leisure Research Symposium, Nashville, Tennessee.Canales, D., & Collins, J. (1999). Plan ahead - prepare: Are you ready? Will you make it? Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Austin, TX. December 1 - 4.Canales, D. & Collins, J. (1999).The magic of the outdoors - sights and sounds - identification game. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Austin, TX. December 1 - 4.Fabrey, L. & Collins, J. (1999). Secrets of testing: Item writing for the CLP examination. National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition, Nashville, TN. October 20 - 24.Canales, D., & Collins, J. (1999). Exploring Texas state parks. Texas Outdoor Education Association State Conference. Leakey, TX. October 1 - 3.Canales, D., & Collins, J. (1999). Trash toys. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Summer Conference, Wichita Falls, TX. July 18 - 20.Canales, D., & Collins, J. (1999). Our outdoor world. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Summer Conference, Wichita Falls, TX. July 18 - 20.Collins, J. (1999). Texas trails, ADA, and people who use wheelchairs. RLS Student Professional Day, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, April, 15.Canales, D., & Collins, J. (1999). Camping wisdom. Southern District AAHPERD. Greensboro, NC. February 17 - 21.Safranek, J., Collins, J., & Valerius, L. (1999). Leadership and change. Presented at the Sixth Annual Leadership Consortium of North Texas Area Colleges and Universities Conference, UNT Student Union, Denton, TX, February 26.Collins, J. & Valerius, L. (1998). Parks and recreation: It’s beginnings, famous leaders, and benefits. Presented at the Texas Recreation and Parks Society, Region 5 & 6 Conference, Arlington, TX, December 3.Canales, D. & Collins, J. (1998). Hiking trails of Texas. Presented at the 75th Convention of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Health, Houston, TX.Canales, D. & Collins, J. (1998). Wheelchair accessibility of Texas state park trails. UNT McNair Scholars Research Poster-presentation, Denton, Texas.Collins, J. (1998). Issues and trends related to program management. RLS Student Professional Day, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, April 3.Yen, T.H., Collins, J., & Wey, P.S. (1997). Leisure, work ethics, perceived control, and social alienation of Chinese students. National Recreation and Park Association Congress Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah.Presentations (Invited)Collins, J. (2012). Recreation: The myth buster. Texas Community Colleges Teachers Association Conference, Frisco, Texas, March 2.Collins, J. (2011) Repositioning and return on investment for a municipal park and recreation department. Fresno State University, Recreation Administration Department.Collins, J. (2009). Annual DFW Park and Recreation Survey Results. DFW Park and Recreation Director’s meeting. March 27.Collins, J. (2009). How to determine your after-school program’s contribution to a healthy community. Fort Worth After School Staff Training meeting, February.Collins, J. (2008) Calculating the after-school program’s contribution to a healthy community. Fort Worth After School Staff Training meeting, October 2008.Collins, J. (2008) Tourism in the National Parks. National Hsinchu University of Education, Taiwan, May, 2008.Collins, J. (2008) Recreation Specialization. National Hsinchu University of Education, Taiwan, May, 2008.Collins, J. (2008) Specialization as a marketing tool for hospitality management, National Hospitality University, Taiwan, June 2008 Grants/Contracts 2018Collins, J. & Martin, S. (2016). Girls in the Game University Partnership-Teen Squad. Girls in the Game, Chicago, IL. ($15,000 – funded).2018Collins, J. (2015) Denton Youth Basketball. ($10,000.00 – funded)2017Collins, J. & Martin, S. (2016). Girls in the Game University Partnership-Teen Squad. Girls in the Game, Chicago, IL. ($15,000 – funded).2017Collins, J. (2015) Denton Youth Basketball. ($8,000.00 – funded)2016Collins, J. & Martin, S. (2016). Girls in the Game University Partnership-Teen Squad. Girls in the Game, Chicago, IL. ($15,000 – funded).2016Collins, J. (2015) Denton Youth Basketball. ($8,000.00 – funded)2015Collins, J. & Martin, S. (2015). Girls in the Game University Partnership-Teen Squad. Girls in the Game, Chicago, IL. ($10,800 – funded).2015Collins, J. (2015) Denton Youth Basketball. ($8,000.00 – funded)2014Hunter, B., Nagaoka, L., Collins, J., & Levin, L. (2014). Planning services to prepare a comprehensive greenbelt plan for Denton County, Texas. Upper Trinity Conservation Trust. (not funded).2013Collins, J. (2013) NextGen Course Re-design Grant. Internal funding awarded for 1 year from CLEAR. ($6,000.00 funded).2012Collins, J. (2012). Joe Pool Lake Boater Utilization Study. Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Department, Grand Prairie, TX. ($7,000 – funded).2012Zhang, T., Thomas, K., & Collins, J. (2012). Promoting Children's Physical Activity and Health-related Quality of Life: An Ecological Perspective. University of North Texas, Research Initiation Grant ($7,500 – not funded).2012Zhang, T., Thomas, K., & Collins, J. (2012). Social Ecological Analysis of Physical Activity and Health-related Quality of Life in Children. AAHPERD Research Consortium Grant. ($7,500 – funded).2011Zhang, T., Thomas, K., & Collins, J. (2011). Social Ecological Analysis of Physical Activity and Health-related Quality of Life in Children. University of North Texas, Research Opportunity Grant. ($8,000 – not funded).2011Luo, X., Jackson, A., Zhang, T., Collins, J., Liu, S., Zhao, X., Tan, W., & Luo, W. (2011). Comparing the Differences between Chinese and American Public Service Systems in Physical Activity. China National Social Science Foundation. ($27,273.00, not funded).2011American Indoor Soccer Complex, Research Assistantships, The operations and management of an indoor private soccer facility. Ralph Shirley, owner/manager. (65,000, Not Funded).2011Keller Parks and Recreation Department, Graduate Research Assistant, The operations and management of a municipal leisure services facility. City of Keller, Texas (8,000, Not Funded).2009 The leisure specialization concept influences tourism behavior in different cultural contexts: the case of heritage tourisms. National Science Council Taiwan. $21,200. Assistant investigator (with chief investigator Tzuhui A. Tseng). 2009Faculty Research Initiative 3,0002009Faculty Research Initiative 1,5002008Cross-cultural examination on recreationist’s activity involvement, sense of place and environmental restoration in national park. National Science Council Taiwan. $42,000. Assistant investigator (with chief investigator Tzuhui A. Tseng). 2005An Evaluation of Federal Trail Funding on Local Communities. Robert Woods Johnson Foundation. $149,000. Not Funded.2002State Park Trail Accessibility Inventory, Texas Recreational Trails Fund, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, $3,789.00. Principal Investigator2000South Lake Nature Trail Accessibility Project, Denton PARD, Denton, TX, Texas Recreational Trails Fund, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, $8,508.00. Co-Principal Investigator2000Teaching with Technology Grant $8,100.00 Principal Investigator1999Martin, S. B., Collins, J., & Safranek, J. (1999, February). Team dynamics and group cohesion for a high school swim team. Internal/External (UNT/DISD) funding received $750.00.1998State Park Trail Accessibility Inventory, Texas Recreational Trails Fund, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, $4,694.00. Principal InvestigatorEditorships/Scholarly Reviews2017Journal of Global Sport Management, reviewer2016Environmental Management, reviewer2015Environmental Management, reviewer2014Environmental Management, reviewer2013Environmental Management, reviewer2012Schole’, reviewer2009Environmental Management, reviewer2007-10Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, associate editor and reviewer2006Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, peer reviewed manuscript2003Abstract reviewer for the California Recreation and Park Association conference.2001NRPA, Leisure Research Symposium, Social-Psychological Section abstract reviewer2000Schole’, peer reviewed manuscripts1999Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, peer reviewed manuscript1998Journal of Leisure Research, peer reviewed manuscript1998Therapeutic Recreation Journal, peer reviewed manuscript1998Research Section of Southern Districts AAHPERD, proposal reviewer1994The Journal of Recreation and Leisure, Associate EditorDissertations/Theses/Culminating Research ExperienceO’Gorman, Michael(S-2018)culminating experience research project Washington, Sean (S-2018)culminating experience research project Whitehead, Julie(S-2018)culminating experience research project Beldon, Zachary(F-2017)culminating experience research projectDoyle, Christian(F-2017)culminating experience research projectLohse, Jacob(F-2017)culminating experience research projectBareni, Shahaf(S-2017)culminating experience research projectBuyers, Kenneth(S-2017)culminating experience research projectByles, Jackie(S-2017)culminating experience research projectCannon, Quentin(S-2017)culminating experience research projectCruz, Gabriel(S-2017)culminating experience research projectDavis, Jamesia(S-2017)culminating experience research projectHammerle, Zachary(S-2017)culminating experience research projectHewlett, Deanna(S-2017)culminating experience research projectHornsby, Jarael(S-2017)culminating experience research projectJames, 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(S-2014) culminating experience research projectHughes, Kym (S-2012) culminating experience research projectSatchell, Ashley (S-2012) culminating experience research projectPrince, Jason (S-2012) culminating experience research projectLauck, Louis (S-2012) culminating experience research projectKelly, Jonathan (S-2012) culminating experience research projectJames, C. (2017). Academic Stress in Student-Athletes. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Carothers, C. (2008). Minimum Levels of Physical Activity and Perceived Quality of Life. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TXPike, H. (2006). Assessment of aquatic facilities to ADA standards. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Peebles, M. (2006). Improving self-efficacy of college students: A modified adventure therapy program. Dissertation. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Johnson, N. (2005). Motivating older adults to be physically active. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Harkrider, T. (2005). Treadmill validation of the Siconolfi step test. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.McCabe, E. (2004). Influences of physically active leisure participation on obesity in youth with spina bifida. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Hall, R.J. (2004). Assessment of the primary caregiving role on mens leisure. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Pacleb, S. V. (2003). The Relationship of Acculturation Stress and Leisure Satisfaction of Hispanic College Students. Problem in Lieu of Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Hutchinson, T.G. (2003). Workplace violence: Prevention strategies and response measures. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Cartwright-Leslie, A. (2001). Physical activity and its association with selected dietary behaviors. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Pisesnakornkit, A. (2001). The relationship between the belief in double standards and sexual harassment attitudes among college men and women. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Stout, J.T. (1999). Goal setting strategies, locus of control beliefs, and personality characteristics of NCAA division I swimmers. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.Technical ReportsFornof, A. and Collins, J. (2014). An analysis of the After-School Bridge Lacrosse program based on children’s reported self-efficacy.Kidder-Smith, C. & Collins, J. (2013). An economic analysis of the Valentine’s Day Daddy-Daughter Dance for Frisco, TX.Collins, J. & Lauck, L. (2012). An economic analysis of the October-fest event in Coppell, TX.Hughes, K. & Collins, J. (2011). A user conflict analysis to the Arbor Hills nature Preserve, Plano, TX. Collins, J. & Hughes, K. (2010). A profile and market analysis of trail professionals to the American Trails website. Collins, J. & Hughes, K. (2010). A profile and market analysis of general trail users to the American Trails website. Collins, J. & Minshew, E. (2010). A profile and market analysis of attendees to the Richardson arts and music festival. Richardson, TX.Collins, J. State Trail Administrators National Survey. American Trails. October, 2009.Collins, J. & Austin, J. Recreation Activities Notebook, May 2009.Collins, J. & Hill, P. DFW Park and Recreation Director’s Survey. March 2009.Collins, J. (2004). TXU Games of Texas Evaluative Summaries Report. Denton, TX.Collins, J. & McKinney, W. R. (1997). A Salary Equity Study For Full-Time Employees of the Naperville Park District: Job Analysis, Job Descriptions, and Performance Appraisal Instruments. Naperville, Illinois.Collins, J. & McKinney, W. R. (1997). A Salary Equity Study For Full-Time Employees of the Naperville Park District: Internal Equity Analysis. Naperville, Illinois.Collins, J. & McKinney, W. R. (1997). A Salary Equity Study For Full- Time Employees of the Naperville Park District: External Equity Analysis. Naperville, IllinoisMilton, P. W., Collins, J., & Kasper, G. (1996). Program Requirements for the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Facility Program Committee, Office of Facilities Planning and Design, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.Miller, D. B., Horton, M., & Collins, J. (1996). Internal Assessment: Facilities Planning and Operations, Grounds. Process Review Committee, Division of Business and Finance, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.Collins, J., McKinney, W. R., & Yen, T-H. (1990). Manuals for Systematically Conducting a Job Analysis and Developing a Job Description for: Park and Recreation Supervisor, II, Park and Recreation Supervisor, I, Physical Recreation Instructor, Cultural Recreation Instructor, Aquatic Instructor, II, Aquatic Instructor, I, and Lifeguard. Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL.Collins, J., McKinney, W. R., & Yen, T-H. (1990). Manuals for the Systematic Development of a Content Valid Selection Examination Job Title: Park and Recreation Supervisor, II, Park and Recreation Supervisor, I, Physical Recreation Instructor, Cultural Recreation Instructor, Aquatic Instructor, II, Aquatic Instructor, I, and Lifeguard. Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL.Collins, J., McKinney, W. R., & Yen, T-H. (1988). Manuals for Systematically Conducting a Job Analysis and Developing a Job Description for: Carpenter, Chauffeur, Floriculturist Class II, Painter, Secretarial Stenographer, and Senior Clerk. Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL.Collins, J., McKinney, W. R., & Yen, T-H. (1988). Manuals for the Systematic Development of a Content Valid Selection Examination Job Title: Carpenter, Chauffeur, Floriculturist Class II, Painter, Secretarial Stenographer, and Senior Clerk. Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL.McKinney, W.R., Ryan, K.E., Collins, J., & Morrill, P.K. (1988). National Survey of Personnel Operations in the Largest Public Park and Recreation Agencies in the United States. Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL.Absher, J. D., & Collins, J. (1987). Southern Lake Michigan Sportfishing: Angler Profiles and Specialization Model. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program. Champaign, IL. Report 8701, 120 p.PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICEProfessional OrganizationsInternational/National1983-presentNational Recreation and Park Association1994-presentSociety of Park and Recreation Educators/ALS2004-presentAmerican Trails2009-presentAmerican Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance/SHAPE2011-presentNational Intramural-Recreational Sport Association2012-presentNorth American Society of Sport ManagementState1997-presentTexas Recreation and Park Society1998-2014Texas Trails Network2009-2011Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and DanceRegional2004-presentNorth Texas Park and Recreation Directors’ Association2004-2009North Texas Recreation AssociationOffices and Committee Assignments in Professional OrganizationsNational2004-2014American Trails, Board of Directors2009-2014American Trails, Chair, Public Affairs Committee2008-201020th National Trails Symposium, Program Committee Member, Chattanooga, TN, November 14-17, 20102006-200819th National Trails Symposium, Program Committee Member, Little Rock, AK, November 15-18, 20082005-200618th National Trails Symposium, Program Committee Member, Quad Cities, Davenport, IA, October 19-222003-200417th National Trails Symposium, Program Committee Chair, Austin, TX, October 20-242001-2003National Recreation and Park Association, Southwest Regional Council Committee2000-2001National Recreation and Park Association, Society for Park and Recreation Educators, Excellence in Teaching Award Committee1998-1999National Job Analysis Advisory Committee, Chair1997-2001National Certified Park and Recreation Professional Examination Committee, Chair1997-2001National Certified Park and Recreation Professional Examination Committee, Preliminary Item Analysis Sub-committee Chair1996-1997National Certified Leisure Professional Examination Committee, Vice-Chair1996National Certified Leisure Professional Examination Committee, Affiliated Certification Examinations Sub-committee ChairState2001-2014Texas Trails Network, Board of Directors2013-2014Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee, Fort Worth, TX, March 26-28, 20142010-2012Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee, San Antonio, TX, February 1-3, 20122004-2008Texas Parks and Wildlife, Trails Grant Office, Trails Advisory Board Member2007-2008Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee, The Woodlands, TX, January 23-252004-2006Texas Trails Network, President2005-2006Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee, Grapevine, TX, November 3-52004-2005Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee Co-Chair, San Marcos, TX, November 4-62003-2005Texas Recreation and Parks Society, Board of Directors, Academic At-Large representative2004Texas Recreation and Parks Society, Region 2 & 3, Conference Planning Committee (Evaluations and Volunteer committees)2001-2002Texas Recreation and Parks Society, 2002 State Conference, Trails Track Planning Committee, Abilene, TX, March 6-92001-2004Texas Trails Network, Board of Directors and Vice-President2003-2004Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee, McKinney Roughs, TX, October 8-102001Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee, Fossil Rim, TX, October 26-281996-1997Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Research Section, Vice-ChairLocal2007-2008Farmers Branch, Youth and Family Task Force Committee Member2005-2006Denton County Horticultural and Environmental Stewardship Committee, Chair2004-2005Denton County Horticultural and Environmental Stewardship CommitteeConsulting2015 An examination of children’s reported self-efficacy based on an After-School Bridge Lacrosse program.2015Event planning and management for the Denton Youth Basketball association2014 An examination of children’s reported self-efficacy based on an After-School Bridge Lacrosse program.2014Event planning and management for the Denton Youth Basketball association2013Event planning and management for the Denton Youth Basketball association2013An economic analysis of the Valentine’s Day Daddy-Daughter Dance for Frisco, TX.2012Joe Pool Lake Boat Utilization Analysis for the US Army Corp of Engineers2012An economic analysis of the October-fest event in Coppell, TX.2011A user conflict analysis to the Arbor Hills nature Preserve, Plano, TX. 2010A profile and market analysis of trail professionals to the American Trails website. 2010A profile and market analysis of general trail users to the American Trails website 2010Arts and music festival. Richardson, TX, A profile and market analysis of attendees2008Gulf Coast Park and Recreation Directors Association Annual Survey, TX2008Middle Tennessee State University, Graduate Program Review2007US Army Corp of Engineers, LLELA Environmental Area User Survey2007US Army Corp of Engineers, Adjacent Trail Property Evaluation Assessment, TX2007Friends of the Katy Trail, Adjacent Property Evaluation Assessment, Dallas, TX2007Friends of the Katy Trail, Trail Use Estimation, Dallas, TX2007Grand Prairie Park and Recreation Department, Organization Analysis, TX2006-2013DFW Park & Rec Directors Annual Financial Baseline Survey, TX2005-2006Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, Sport Tourism Economic Assessment2005Brazos River Authority, Boating Capacity Project2005Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, Texas Summer Games, Economic Assessment2005Fort Worth After-School Teacher Training Program2004-2005Lake Kiowa, Recreation Master Plan Development and Implementation2004Games of Texas, Survey and Data Analyst2001Trail Assessment, Development, and Proposal Project, Lake Dallas, Texas2001Summer Day-Camp Program Development Project, Lake Dallas, Texas2000-2002South Lake Nature Trail Accessibility Project, Denton Park and Recreation Department, Denton, Texas1997-1998Job Analysis and Salary Equity Study, Naperville Park District, Naperville, Illinois1988-1990Developing Content and Criterion Valid Performance Appraisal Instruments for 21 Park and Recreation Job-Titles, Chicago Park District, Chicago, Illinois1986-1988Developing Content Valid Job Descriptions and Reliable and Valid Employee Selection Examinations for 21 Park and Recreation Job-Titles, Chicago Park District, Chicago, Illinois1987User Preference Survey: Questionnaire design, sampling scheme, and statistical analysis. Westmont Park District, Westmont, IL.SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM & COMMUNITYUniversity2016-2017College of Education, Deans Search Committee2012-2014UNT Steering Committee responsible for developing UNT’s report to the THECB on a plan for implementing and assessing the new 2014 CORE objectives2010-2014Oversight Committee for the Core Curriculum2011-2013Chair, Oversight Committee for the Core Curriculum2010-2011Undergraduate Curriculum Committee2004Recreational Sports Search Committee for Assistant Director for Outdoor Pursuits2000-2003Recreational Sports Recreation Center Planning Committee 2000Recreational Sports Search Committee for Assistant Director for Sport Clubs and Recreational Instruction2000National Youth Sports Program Committee member1999Recreational Sports, Mock Interviewer for graduating employees1998Recreational Sports Search Committee for Assistant Director for Sport Clubs and Recreational Instruction1996-1997Kent State University, Student Wellness and Recreation Facility Development Committee: (appointed)Vision/Mission sub-committee ChairSite Visitation sub-committee memberUser Groups sub-committee memberDesign Consultant Selection sub-committee member1996Kent State University, Grounds Maintenance Department, Process Review Committee: (appointed)Customer Survey sub-committee ChairAdopt-A-Garden sub-committee member1996Kent State University, Leadership Development Coalition,Co-Chair (appointed)Leadership Resources Inventory sub-committee chairHome-Page Development sub-committee chairKSU 1996 Leadershape Site Selection sub-committee chairKSU 1996 Leadershape Facilitator Selection sub-committee chair1996Kent State University, Team Challenge Initiatives Facilitator (appointed)Intramural and Campus Recreation personnelIntramural and Campus Recreation graduate assistantsAdmissions Office personnelUpward Bound programNew Student Orientation programCollege2015-2016College of Education KHPR Chair Selection Committee (Ad Hoc – appointed)2014-presentCollege of Education Grievance Committee (elected)2009-2018 College of Education, Academic Affairs Committee (elected)2008-2009College of Education, Undergraduate Affairs Committee (elected)2007-2008 College of Education, Graduate Affairs Committee, Chair2000-2008College of Education, Graduate Affairs Committee (elected)2004-2005College of Education, COE of Choice Committee (appointment)2002-2003College of Education, Graduate Affairs Committee, Chair2000-2004College of Education, Scholarship Committee (automatic appointment)1998-2000College of Education, Student Development Committee (appointed)1998-2000College of Education, Task Force on Graduate Education (appointed)Department2018-presentKHPR, Chair Search Committee2017-2017KHPR, Assistant Professor Search Committee2017-2017KHPR, Lecturer Search Committee2016-2017KHPR, Lecturer Search Committee, Chair2016-2016KHPR, Assistant Professor Search Committee, Chair2015-2016KHPR, Charter-ByLaws Ad Hoc Committee2013-presentKHPR, TF Ad Hoc Committee2013-presentKHPR, Personnel Affairs Committee2012-presentKHPR, Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee2004-presentKHPR, Executive Committee2003-presentKHPR, Graduate Curriculum Committee2003-presentKHPR, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee2003-presentKHPR, Grievance Committee2013-2014KHPR, Graduate Academic Audit2003-2006KHPR, Promotion and Tenure Committee2003-2012KHPR, Personnel Affairs Committee2006KHPR, RLS Lectureship Search Committee, Chair2005KHPR, Inter-Disciplinary Lectureship Search Committee, Chair2004-2005KHPR, RLS Recreation Management Faculty Search Committee, Chair2004KHPR, Graduate Program Coordinator2003-2004KHPR, Health Promotion Faculty Search Committee2002KHPR, Lectureship Search Committee (appointed)2002-2003KHPR, Program Coordinator (Summer)2002-2003Attended 15 Freshman and Transfer Student Orientation sessions (Summer)2000-2004KHPR, Scholarship Committee, Chair (elected)2000-2003KHPR, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (elected)2000KHPR, ad hoc Grade Appeal Committee1999-2000NT Preview, UNT Student Union, Department representative and booth display1999UNT in Dallas Night, Renaissance Hotel, Dallas, TX, April 61999Phonathon, KHPR, UNT Music Building, February1998-2000Kinesiology Advisory Committee (elected)1998-2000KHPR, Scholarship Committee, Secretary (elected)1997-2000KHPR, Activity Program Committee, Secretary (elected)1997Phonathon, College of Education, UNT Music Building, September 24Program2014-presentUpdate undergraduate and graduate curriculum revisions based on the new RESM program name2010-presentCollect, input, and analyze RESM SAC’s data and report coordinator2012-presentNRPA annual accreditation report2010-presentRLS Program Coordinator1997-presentRLS Advisory Committee2012Established the Endowed Rick Herold Scholarship2009-2010NRPA Re-accreditation report2008-2010RLS SACS Report Coordinator2005-2006RLS Faculty Search Committee, Chair, Program Management2004-2006RLS Program Coordinator2004-2006RLS Advisory Committee, Chair2004-2005RLS Re-accreditation Self-Study Report2002-2003RLS Faculty Search Committee, Diversity Position2000-2004Student Professional Day, Faculty Representative2000-2004Student Professional Day, Alumni Social (facilitator)2000-2002NRPA National Conference, Dept of KHPR representative and booth display1999-2000RLS, Julia Wakeley Scholarship Fund Raiser (facilitator)1999-2004RLS Alumni Social, TRAPS State Conference1999-2010Rita Pilkey State School Christmas Party1998-2002Recreation Activities Workshop Planning Committee - Plan, organize, and implement recreation activities for two to three universities1999-2000RLS Faculty Search Committee, Therapeutic Recreation1999-2000RLS Re-accreditation Committee1999-2003Student Professional Day, Awards Facilitator1999Don Bailey Inaugural Golf Classic and Banquet - Helped plan and organize1998-1999Don Bailey Scholarship (facilitator)1998American Camping Association Committee LiaisonStudent/Student Organizations2010-presentRecreation and Leisure Studies Society/RESM Professionals, Advisor2009-presentWomen’s Volleyball Club, Advisor2009-presentMen’s Volleyball Club, Advisor2009-2014UNT Bicycle Club, Advisor2008-2009Mixed Martial Arts Alliance, Advisor2005-2007University of North Texas, Sailing Club, Advisor2004-2005University of North Texas, Ultimate Frisbee Club Advisor2000-2004Student Professional Day, Faculty Representative2002-2004University of North Texas, Sailing Club Advisor2001-2002University of North Texas, Racquetball Club Advisor2000-2001University of North Texas, Fencing Club Advisor1999-2000University of North Texas, Multi-Sport Club Advisor1998-1999University of North Texas, Student Mentor (appointed) - Mentor to McNair Scholar undergraduate1998-2000University of North Texas, Womens Rugby Club Advisor1997-1998University of North Texas, Swim Club Advisor1997-1998University of North Texas, Outdoor Adventure and Recreation Society AdvisorCommunity2011-presentHosted the Denton Youth Basketball program2012Chaired the Rick Herold Scholarship fundraising event.2012Chaired the RLS Alumni Social at the state TRAPS conference2012Hosted Dr. Tzuhui A. Tseng as a visiting international scholar, spring semester2012Initiated the planning and development of an outdoor multi-use trail around the perimeter of the UNT Discovery park campus2012Provided leisure activities for the Denton senior center as a class service project2012Provided leisure activities for the Denton After-School Youth Program as a class service project2012Installed T-boxes for Trophy Club’s disc golf course as a class service project2012Hosted the Denton Youth Basketball League2011Provided leisure activities for the Denton After-School Youth Program as a class service project2011Designed an indoor walking route for the UNT Discovery Park campus as a class service project2004-2009Fort Worth, TX After-School Staff Training conference2004Arbor Daze Festival, Kidz Zone, RECR 2150 project, Euless, Texas20022K-Fun Run/Walk, UNT Campus, RECR 3050 Program Planning project - planned and implemented event to raise food for the North Texas Food Bank which drew 34 participants2002Phoenix Apartments, Denton, Halloween Carnival, RECR 3050 Program Planning project - planned and implemented an evening of recreation activities for 65 youths2002Denia Recreation Center, Denton, Fall Harvest Festival, RECR 5080 Program Planning project - planned and implemented an evening of recreation activities for 45 youths2001Lake Dallas, TX, Trail Assessment, Development, and Proposal, RECR 4180 project2001Lake Dallas, TX, Summer Day-Camp Program Development, RECR 5080 project2000-2001South Lake Nature Trail, RECR 4180 project - ADA assessment1999Denia Recreation Center, Denton, RECR 3050 project - Planned weekend recreation activities program for 50 youths1999Denton Boys and Girls Club, RECR 5080 class project - Planned weekend recreation activities program for 15 youths1999Camp Summit, RECR 3050 class project - Planned weekend program for 60 campers1998Euless Parks and Community Services, Project TEAM - Provided one-half day leadership and team development workshop1998North Texas Leadership Training workshop for NTLT - Provided one-half day student organization leadership and team development workshop1995LeaderShape Inc. Program, Champaign, IL - Program FacilitatorINSTRUCTIONALInstructional AssignmentsGraduateEvaluationRECR 5010Perspectives in LeisureFall, 200624 students4.53Spring, 200515 students4.84RECR/KINE 5050Administration and Supervision of Recreation and SportFall 201824 studentsFall 201653 studentsFall 201444 studentsSpring, 201326 studentsSpring, 201225 studentsSpring, 201133 studentsSpring, 201023 studentsSpring, 200926 studentsSpring, 200813 students4.88Spring, 200726 students4.58Spring, 200618 students4.51Spring, 200520 students4.88RECR 5060Recreation Areas and Facilities*Fall 201722 studentsFall 201562 studentsFall, 201338 studentsFall, 201220 studentsFall, 201122 studentsFall, 201024 studentsFall, 200922 studentsFall 200817 studentsn/aFall, 200723 students4.57Fall, 200621 students4.30Fall, 200519 students4.76Fall, 200420 students4.73Fall, 200327 students4.89Fall, 2002 8 students5.00Fall, 200110 students4.89Fall, 200020 students4.68Spring, 199911 studentsn/aFall, 1997 6 students4.21*RECR 5060 became cross listed with KINE 5060 and Internet-assisted in Fall, 2000RECR 5070Psychosociological Dynamics of Leisure BehaviorSpring, 201324 studentsFall, 200524 students4.77RECR 5080Recreation Program DesignFall, 2002 8 students4.43Spring, 200113 students4.61Fall, 199913 students4.73RECR 5100Evaluation and Research in Recreation, Park, and Leisure Settings*Summer, 201321 studentsSummer, 201217 studentsSummer, 201123 studentsSummer, 200921 studentsSummer, 200715 students4.51Summer, 200618 students4.55Summer II, 200419 students4.54Summer II, 200217 students4.44Summer II, 200018 students4.54Summer I, 199820 students4.13*course cross-listed with HLTH 5100 and KINE 5100RECR 5110Critique of the Professional LiteratureFall, 2007studentsn/aSpring, 200014 students4.69Spring, 199811 students4.22RECR 5800Independent StudiesFall 20088 studentsn/aRECR 5800.001Special ProblemsSpring 201611 studentsRECR 5800.002Research SeminarFall 20186 studentsFall 201716 studentsFall 201624 studentsFall 201516 studentsFall 201417 studentsSummer 201413 studentsFall, 201317 studentsFall 201213 studentsRECR 5800.003Survey Research Design and AnalysisSpring 201821 studentsSpring 201722 studentsSpring 201622 studentsSpring 201527 studentsSpring 201431 studentsRECR 5850Proseminar in Leisure Services ManagementFall, 200310 studentsFall, 200112 students4.61Fall, 1998 16 students4.57RECR 5860Practicum in Leisure ServicesSpring 201526 studentsSpring 20145 studentsFall, 2013 4 studentsFall, 20123 studentsFall, 20061 studentn/aSummer, 20063 studentsn/aSpring, 20061 studentn/aFall, 20052 studentsn/aSummer, 20051 studentn/aSpring, 20052 studentsn/aSummer I, 20043 studentsn/aSpring, 20031 studentn/aSummer II, 20021 studentn/aSpring, 20011 studentn/aSummer I, 19991 studentRECR 5900Special ProblemsFall 20147 studentsFall 2013 8 studentsSpring 2013 5 studentsFall, 20128 studentsFall, 20063 studentsn/aSummer, 20063 studentsn/aSpring, 20067 studentsn/aFall, 20053 studentsn/aSummer, 20052 studentsn/aSpring, 20057 studentsn/aFall, 20043 studentsn/aSummer I, 20042 studentsn/aSpring, 20041 studentn/aFall, 20032 studentsn/aSpring, 20031 studentn/aFall, 20022 studentsn/aSummer II, 20021 studentn/aSummer I, 20022 studentsn/aSpring, 20021 studentn/aSpring, 20012 studentsn/aFall, 20002 studentsn/aSpring, 20001 studentn/aFall, 19991 studentn/aSummer II, 19994 studentsn/aSummer I, 19992 studentsn/aSpring, 19991 studentn/aRECR 5910Special ProblemsFall, 20122 studentsSummer, 20061 studentn/aSpring, 20063 studentsn/aFall, 20051 studentn/aSummer, 20051 studentn/aFall, 20041 studentn/aSpring, 20041 studentn/aFall, 20032 studentsn/aSummer I, 19991 studentn/aRECR 5950Master’s ThesisFall, 20062 studentsn/aSpring, 20062 studentsn/aFall, 20051 studentn/aSummer, 20051 studentn/aFall, 20031 studentn/aSpring, 20031 studentn/aFall, 19991 studentn/aSpring, 19991 studentn/aFall, 19981 studentn/aKINE 5860Practicum, Field Problem, or InternshipSummer, 20021 studentn/aFall, 20011 studentn/aFall, 19991 studentn/aKINE 5900Special ProblemsSpring, 20061 studentn/aFall, 20011 studentn/aFall, 19991 studentn/aKINE 5910Special ProblemsSpring, 20061 studentn/aSummer, 20051 studentn/aSpring, 20051 studentn/aFall, 20041 studentn/aSummer I, 20041 studentn/aSummer I, 20021 studentn/aHLTH 5900Special ProblemsSummer II, 20021 studentn/aUndergraduateRECR 2150Principles of LeadershipFall, 201535 studentsFall, 201333 studentsSpring 201330 studentsFall, 201230 studentsSpring, 201231 studentsFall, 201129 studentsSpring, 201127 studentsFall, 201029 studentsSpring, 201030 studentsFall, 200927 studentsSpring, 200929 studentsFall, 200829 studentsn/aSpring, 2004**25 students4.78Spring, 2003**28 students4.66Spring, 2002**35 students4.58Spring, 2001**30 students4.82Spring, 200053 students4.43Fall, 1998*15 students4.63Fall, 1997*34 students4.47*course was originally listed as RECR 3550**course requires an 80 minute lab in addition to two lectures per weekRECR 2550Leisure and SocietyFall, 199963 students4.87Fall, 199862 students4.59RECR 3050Programming in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure ServicesFall, 200348 students4.61Fall, 200252 students4.63Fall, 1999 24 students4.88RECR 4050Management and Executive Development in Recreation, Sport and LeisureFall, 201847 studentsFall, 201156 studentsFall, 201052 studentsFall, 200947 studentsFall, 200853 studentsn/aSpring, 200725 students4.82RECR 4100InternshipSpring 201515 studentsSummer 201423 studentsSpring 20146 studentsFall, 20125 studentsSummer, 200615 studentsn/aSpring, 20051 studentn/aFall, 20042 studentsn/aMaymester, 20041 studentn/aSummer I, 200415 studentsn/aFall, 20031 studentn/aSummer I, 20038 studentsn/aSpring, 20031 studentn/aSpring, 20022 studentsn/aSummer I, 20018 studentsn/aSpring, 20011 studentn/aSummer II, 19996 studentsn/aRECR 4180Planning and Design of Recreation, Park, and Leisure ServicesSpring 201868 studentsSpring 201772 studentsSpring 201668 studentsSpring 201567 studentsSpring 201462 studentsSpring, 201260 studentsSpring, 201141 studentsSpring, 201046 studentsSpring, 200944 studentsSpring, 200850 students4.65Spring, 200734 students4.70Spring, 200623 students4.25Spring, 200419 students4.57Spring, 200324 students4.71Spring, 200239 students4.89Spring, 200142 students4.73Spring, 200022 students4.68Spring, 199925 students4.63Spring, 199822 students4.72RECR 4190Fiscal Administration in Park, Recreation, and Leisure SettingsSpring 201529 studentsFall, 200621 students4.42Fall, 200328 students4.69Spring, 200227 students4.86Fall, 200032 students4.62Spring, 199917 students4.64RECR 4200Commercial RecreationFall, 200120 students4.95Fall, 200024 students4.62Spring, 199815 students4.69RECR 4340Administration and Programming in Corporate and Recreational Sports SettingsSpring, 200425 students4.59RECR 4900Special ProblemsFall 20151 studentSpring 20152 studentsFall 20133 studentsSpring 201310 studentsFall, 201212 studentsSummer, 20061 studentn/aSpring, 20063 studentsn/aSpring, 20051 studentn/aFall, 20041 studentn/aSummer I, 20041 studentn/aFall, 20021 studentn/aFall, 20011 studentn/aSummer II, 20011 studentn/aSummer I, 20011 studentn/aSpring, 20014 studentsn/aFall, 20003 studentsn/aSpring, 20002 studentsn/aFall, 19992 studentsn/aSpring, 19994 studentsn/aFall, 19982 studentsn/aSummer I, 19981 studentn/aKINE 4410Facility, Equipment, and BudgetSummer 201328 studentsLEST 16000Foundations of Recreation (Kent State University)Summer I, 19968 students1.49(NOTE: scale ranges from 1= Agree Strongly to 6 = Disagree Strongly)LEST 26030Recreation Group Leadership (Kent State University)Spring, 199730 students1.27Fall, 199625 students1.60Summer I, 19968 students1.70Spring, 199632 students2.41Fall, 199522 students1.69Summer I, 199511 students2.14Spring, 199530 students1.68(NOTE: scale ranges from 1= Agree Strongly to 6 = Disagree Strongly)LEST 46060Administration of Leisure Services (Kent State UniversitySpring, 199731 students1.56Fall, 199630 students1.92Spring, 199626 students2.08Fall, 199531 students2.05Spring, 199530 students1.99(NOTE: scale ranges from 1= Agree Strongly to 6 = Disagree Strongly)LEST 46070Maintenance and Operations of Areas and Facilities (Kent State Univ)Spring, 199716 students1.82Fall, 199613 students2.03Spring, 199626 students1.84Fall, 199520 students1.97Spring, 199522 students2.00(NOTE: scale ranges from 1= Agree Strongly to 6 = Disagree Strongly)Course Evaluation RatingsTermMean Spring, 2012807.75 – Highly Effective (788 – 834)Spring 20084.70Fall, 20074.73Summer, 20074.51Spring, 20074.71Fall, 20064.42Summer, 20064.55Spring, 20064.37Fall, 20054.76Spring, 20054.86Fall, 20044.73Summer II, 20044.54Spring, 20044.58Fall, 20034.71Spring, 20034.68Fall, 20024.66Summer II, 20024.44Spring, 20024.71 Fall, 20014.81Spring, 20014.74Fall, 20004.64Summer II, 20004.54Spring, 20004.55Fall, 19994.85Spring, 19994.64 Fall, 19984.59Summer, 19984.13Spring, 19984.59Fall, 19974.4327 semester sum 119.7427 semester average4.61Student AdvisementGraduate Fall 2018Academic Advisor, 39, M.S. studentsSpring 2018Academic Advisor, 35, M.S. studentsFall 2017Academic Advisor, 32, M.S. studentsSpring 2017Academic Advisor, 34, M.S. studentsFall 2016Academic Advisor, 29, M.S. studentsSpring 2016Academic Advisor, 25, M.S. studentsFall 2015Academic Advisor, 27, M.S. studentsSpring 2015Academic Advisor, 28, M.S. studentsFall 2014Academic Advisor, 25, M.S. studentsSpring 2014Academic Advisor, 25, M.S. studentsFall, 2013Academic Advisor, 20 M.S. studentsSpring, 2013Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsFall, 2012Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsSpring, 2012Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsFall, 2011Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsSpring, 2011Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsFall, 2010Academic Advisor, 17 M.S. studentsSpring, 2010Academic Advisor, 18 M.S. studentsFall, 2009Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsSpring, 2009Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsFall, 2008Academic Advisor, 16 M.S. studentsSpring, 2008Academic Advisor, 17 M.S. studentsFall, 2007Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsSpring, 2007Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsFall, 2006Academic Advisor, 11 M.S. studentsSpring, 2006Academic Advisor, 11 M.S. studentsFall, 2005Academic Advisor, 14 M.S. studentsSpring, 2005Academic Advisor, 14 M.S. studentsFall, 2004Academic Advisor, 18 M.S. studentsSpring, 2004Academic Advisor, 18 M.S. studentsFall, 2003Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsSpring, 2003Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsFall, 2002Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsSpring, 2002Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsFall, 2001Academic Advisor, 12 M.S. studentsSpring, 2001Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. studentsFall, 2000Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. studentsSpring, 2000Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. studentsFall, 1999Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. studentsSpring, 1999Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. students Fall, 1998Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. studentsSpring, 1998Academic Advisor, 6 M.S. studentsFall, 1997Academic Advisor, 5 M.S. studentsUndergraduateFall 2018Academic/Professional Advisor, 253 studentsSpring 2018Academic/Professional Advisor, 248 studentsFall 2017Academic/Professional Advisor, 220 studentsSpring 2017Academic/Professional Advisor, 220 studentsFall 2016Academic/Professional Advisor, 185 studentsSpring 2016Academic/Professional Advisor, 185 studentsFall 2015Academic/Professional Advisor, 115 studentsSpring 2015Academic/Professional Advisor, 100 studentsFall 2014Academic/Professional Advisor, 105 studentsSpring 2014Academic/Professional Advisor, 85 studentsFall, 2013Academic/Professional Advisor, 75 studentsSpring, 2013Academic/Professional Advisor, 75 studentsFall, 2012Academic/Professional Advisor, 75 studentsSpring, 2012Academic/Professional Advisor, 75 studentsFall, 2011Academic/Professional Advisor, 45 studentsSpring, 2011Academic/Professional Advisor, 45 studentsFall, 2010Academic/Professional Advisor, 52 studentsSpring, 2010Academic/Professional Advisor, 53 studentsFall, 2009Academic/Professional Advisor, 48 studentsSpring, 2009Academic/Professional Advisor, 46 studentsFall, 2008Academic/Professional Advisor, 48 studentsSpring, 2008Academic/Professional Advisor, 47 studentsFall, 2007Academic/Professional Advisor, 44 studentsSpring, 2007Academic/Professional Advisor, 47 studentsFall, 2006Academic/Professional Advisor, 25 studentsSpring, 2006Academic/Professional Advisor, 25 studentsFall, 2005Academic/Professional Advisor, 29 studentsSpring, 2005Academic/Professional Advisor, 29 studentsFall, 2004Academic/Professional Advisor, 30 studentsSpring, 2004Academic/Professional Advisor, 30 studentsFall, 2003Academic/Professional Advisor, 20 studentsSpring, 2003Academic/Professional Advisor, 20 studentsFall, 2002Academic/Professional Advisor, 20 studentsSpring, 2002Academic/Professional Advisor, 20 studentsFall, 2001Academic/Professional Advisor, 32 studentsSpring, 2001Academic/Professional Advisor, 23 studentsFall, 2000Academic/Professional Advisor, 23 studentsSpring, 2000Academic/Professional Advisor, 23 studentsFall, 1999Academic/Professional Advisor, 25 studentsSpring, 1999Academic/Professional Advisor, 22 studentsFall, 1998Academic/Professional Advisor, 26 studentsSpring, 1998Academic/Professional Advisor, 24 studentsFall, 1997Academic/Professional Advisor, 24 students ................
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