CURRICULUM VITAE



CURRICULUM VITAE

Dr. Monika Stodolska

Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

104 Huff Hall; 1206 South Fourth Street

Champaign, Illinois 61820

Tel: (217) 244-5644; (217) 333-4410

e-mail: stodolsk@illinois.edu

Education

Ph.D. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (July 1999)

University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Post Graduate Diploma, Latin American Studies (June 1994)

Center for Latin American Studies (CESLA), Warsaw University, Warsaw, Poland

M.S., Geography (June 1994)

Warsaw University, Warsaw, Poland

Professional Experience

Professor

Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,

2012 – present

Associate Professor

Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,

2005 – 2012

Assistant Professor

Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism (formerly Leisure Studies), University of Illinois

at Urbana-Champaign,

1999 – 2005

Adjunct Professor

Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,

2004 – present

Sessional Instructor

Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

1998

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (formerly Geography) University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta; 1994 – 1999

Other Positions Held

Associate Head for Academic Affairs – 2014 – 2018

Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism

Academy of Leisure Sciences - Fellow 2013 – present

Diversity Research Laboratory - Director and Founder, 2001 – present

Department of RST, UIUC

Director of Graduate Studies - Department of RST, UIUC 2008 – 2011

Faculty Associate - Center for Latin American and 2001 – present

Caribbean Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Faculty Affiliate – Center for Global Studies, 2001 – present

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Faculty Affiliate – Family Resiliency Center 2016 – 2019

University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Member of the Board of Directors - Ethnic Geography Specialty 2004 – 2007

Group of the Association of American Geographers

Academic Adviser - ALAS – Association of Latin American 2008 – 2011

Students (UIUC)

Associate Editor

Journal of Leisure Research 2001 – 2016

Leisure Sciences 2017 – present

Leisure/Loisir – Journal of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies 2003 – present

Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies 2011 – 2013

(member of the Editorial Board)

Reviewer 1998 – present

Journal of Leisure Research

Leisure Sciences

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration

Leisure/Loisir – Journal of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies

Loisir et Société

World Leisure Journal

International Journal of the Sociology of Leisure

Events Management

Journal of Sport Management

Sociology of Sport Journal

Sport Management Review

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

Journal of Sport and Tourism

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport

Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology

Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly

Tourism Management

Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies

Landscape and Urban Planning

Landscape Research

Journal of Urban Affairs

Journal of Urban Health

Urban Planning

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Annals of Behavioral Medicine

Qualitative Sociology

International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research

Journal of Cultural Geography

Journal of Youth Development

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Special Issue Editor

Leisure/Loisir “Ethnicity and Leisure” 2007

World Leisure Journal “Leisure, Ethnicity, Race and Migrations” 2015

Journal of Leisure Research “Leisure and China in the Global Context” 2019-2021

Languages

Fluent English, Polish and Russian.

Membership in professional societies

The Academy of Leisure Sciences

Association of American Geographers

Canadian Association for Leisure Studies

Journal articles – published or in press

Chen, G., Welty-Peachey, J., Stodolska, M., Hooimeijer, P., & Lin, Y. (in press). Governing adaptation strategies of winter tourism destinations in the context of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Tourism Review International.

Fernandez, M., Rasul, M., Shinew, K., Stodolska, M., & Stewart, W. (accepted with revisions). Going the extra mile: Building trust and collaborative relationships with study participants. Leisure Sciences.

Camarillo, L.N., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J. (in press). Marketing recreation services in the changing landscape of interracial relations. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration.

Phan, M., & Stodolska, M. (2019). What impacts leisure activity and diet among immigrants? Mexican immigrants’ leisure participation and food patterns in the Midwestern U.S. Leisure Sciences. DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2019.1656119

Berdychevsky, L., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J. (2019). The roles of recreation in the prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation programs addressing youth gang involvement. Leisure Sciences. DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2019.1571966

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Camarillo, L.N. (2019). Constraints on recreation among people of color: Towards a new constraints model. Leisure Sciences. DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2018.1519473

Phan, M., & Stodolska, M. (2019). Food practices, dietary patterns, and leisure among Mexican Americans in the Midwestern U.S. Annals of Leisure Research. DOI:10.1080/11745398.2019.1571929

Acevedo, J. C., & Stodolska, M. (2019). Empowerment, resistance and leisure among Latino student organizations. Leisure Sciences, 41(6), 460-476.

Stodolska, M., Berdychevsky, L., & Shinew, K. A. (2019). Gangs and deviant leisure. Leisure Sciences, 41(4), 278-293.

Horolets, A., Stodolska, M., Peters, K. (2019). Natural environments and leisure among rural-to-urban immigrants: An application of Bourdieu’s concepts of habitus and capitals. Leisure Sciences, 41(4), 313-329.

Floyd, M. F., & Stodolska, M. (2019). Scholarship on race and ethnicity: Assessing contributions to leisure theory and practice. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 97(1), 80-94.

Zhang, H., Zhou, Y., & Stodolska, M. (2018). Socio-cultural adaptation through leisure among Chinese international students: An experiential learning approach. Leisure Sciences. DOI:10.1080/01490400.2018.1491351

Li, M. Z., & Stodolska, M. (2018). Leisure as a constraint and a manifesto for empowerment: The life story of a Chinese female migrant worker. Leisure Sciences. DOI: 10.1080/01490400.2018.1483854

Li, M. Z., & Stodolska, M. (2018). Dramaturgical performances and work-leisure dynamics in rural-to-urban domestic migrations. Leisure Studies, 37(5), 603-614.

Stodolska, M. (2018). Research on race, ethnicity, immigration, and leisure: Have we missed the boat? Leisure Sciences, 40(1-2), 43-53.

Zhou, Y., Zhang, H, & Stodolska, M. (2018). Acculturative stress and leisure among Chinese international students. Leisure Sciences, 40(6), 557-577.

Sharaievska, I., & Stodolska, M. (2017). Family satisfaction and social networking leisure. Leisure Studies, 36(2), 231-243.

Stodolska, M., Peters, K., & Horolets, A. (2017). Immigrants’ adaptation and interracial/ interethnic interactions in natural environments. Leisure Sciences, 39(6), 475-491.

Lee, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (2017). Asian North Americans’ leisure: A critical examination of theoretical frameworks used in research and suggestions for future study. Leisure Sciences, 39(6), 524-542.

Stodolska, M., Peters, K., & Horolets, A. (2017). Changes in recreation participation in natural environments among immigrants in the U.S., Netherlands, Germany, and Poland. Leisure Studies, 36(6), 811-824.

Peters, K., Stodolska, M., & Horolets, A. (2016). The role of natural environments in developing a sense of belonging: A comparative study of immigrants in the U.S., Poland, the Netherlands, and Germany. Urban Forestry and Urban Greening, 17, 63-70.

Stodolska, M. (2015). Leisure, ethnicity, race and migrations. World Leisure Journal, 35, 168-172.

Wei, X., Huang, S., Stodolska, M., & Yu, Y. (2015). Leisure time, leisure activities, and happiness in China. Journal of Leisure Research, 47(5), 556-576.

Stodolska, M. (2015). Recreation for all: Providing leisure and recreation services in multi-ethnic communities. World Leisure Journal, 35, 89-103.

Sharaievska, I., & Stodolska, M. (2015). Redefining boundaries in families through social networking leisure. Leisure Sciences, 37, 1-16.

Fernandez, M., Shinew, K.J., & Stodolska, M. (2015). The effects of acculturation and access on recreation participation among Latinos. Leisure Sciences, 37, 210-231.

Stodolska, M., & Tainsky, S. (2015). Soccer spectatorship and identity discourses among Latino immigrants. Leisure Sciences, 37, 142-159.

Wei, X., & Stodolska, M. (2015). Leisure in urban China: General patterns based on a nation-

wide survey. Journal of Leisure Research, 47, 373-387.

Stodolska, M., Walker, G. J., Wei, X., Dong, E., & Li, M. Z. (2015). Identifying critical

leisure issues in China: A mixed methods study. Journal of Zhejiang University (Humanities and Social Sciences), 1-26.

Stodolska, M., Sharaievska, I., Tainsky, S., & Ryan, A. (2014). Minority youth’s participation

in an organized sport program: Needs, motivations and facilitators. Journal of Leisure Research, 46, 612-634.

Shinew, K. J., Stodolska, M., Roman, C. G., & Yahner, J. (2013). Crime, physical activity and

outdoor recreation among Latino adolescents in Chicago. Preventive Medicine, 57, 541-544.

Kim, J., & Stodolska, M. (2013). Impacts of diaspora travel on ethnic identity development

among 1.5 generation Korean American college students. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change, 11, 187-207.

Sharaievska, I., Kim, J., & Stodolska, M. (2013). Leisure and marital satisfaction in intercultural

marriages. Journal of Leisure Research, 46, 445-465.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Acevedo, J. C., & Roman, C. G. (2013). “I was born in the hood”:

Fear of crime, outdoor recreation and physical activity among Mexican American urban adolescents. Leisure Sciences, 35, 1-15.

Bocarro, J., & Stodolska, M. (2013). Researcher and advocate: Using research to promote social

justice change. Journal of Leisure Research, 46, 2-6.

Roman, C. G., Stodolska, M. Yahner, J., & Shinew, K. J. (2013). Pathways to physical activity

and delinquency among disadvantaged Latino girls and boys. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 45, S151-S161.

Davitt, B., Shinew, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (2011). Leisure time physical activity participation among Latino visitors to outdoor recreation areas. Leisure/Loisir, 35, 325-338.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Acevedo, J. C., & Izenstark, D. (2011). Perceptions of urban

parks as havens and contested terrains by Mexican-Americans in Chicago neighborhoods. Leisure Sciences, 33, 103-126.

Sharaievska, I., Stodolska, M., Shinew, K.J., & Kim, J. (2010). Perceptions of discrimination in leisure settings in Latino urban communities. Leisure/Loisir, 34, 295-326.

Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2010). Environmental constraints on leisure time physical activity among Latino urban residents. Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise, 2, 313-335.

Tainsky, S., & Stodolska, M. (2010). Population migration and team loyalty in professional sports. Social Science Quarterly, 91, 799-813.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Li., M. Z. (2010). Recreation participation patterns and

physical activity among Latino visitors to three urban outdoor recreation environments. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 28, 36-56.

Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J. (2009). La calidad de vida dentro de La Villita: An investigation

of factors affecting quality of life of Latino residents of an urban immigrant residential enclave. Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies, 7, 267-289.

Stodolska, M., Acevedo, J.C., & Shinew, K. J. (2009). Gangs of Chicago: Perceptions of crime

and its effect on the recreation behavior of Latino residents in urban communities. Leisure Sciences, 31, 466-482.

Skowron, M., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2008). Determinants of physical activity

participation among Latina females. Leisure Sciences, 30, 429-447.

Stodolska, M. (2008). Adaptation challenges among adolescent immigrants from Korea, Mexico,

and Poland. Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies, 6, 197-229.

Stodolska, M. (2008). Adaptation processes among young immigrants: An integrative review.

Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies, 6, 34-59.

Cronan, M. K., Shinew, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (2008). Trail use among Latinos: Recognizing

diverse uses among a specific population. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 26, 62-86.

Crawford, J. L., & Stodolska, M. (2008). Constraints experienced by elite athletes with

disabilities in Kenya, with implications for the development of a new hierarchical

model of constraints at the societal level. Journal of Leisure Research, 40, 128-155.

Stodolska, M., & Walker, G. J. (2007). Ethnicity and leisure: Historical development, current

status, and future directions. Leisure/Loisir, 31, 3-26.

Li, M. Z., & Stodolska, M. (2007). Working for a dream and living for the future: Leisure

constraints and negotiation strategies among Chinese international graduate students. Leisure/Loisir, 31, 1, 105-132.

Stodolska, M. (2007). Social networks, ethnic enclosure, and leisure behavior of immigrants from

Korea, Mexico, and Poland. Leisure/Loisir, 31, 277-324.

Stodolska, M., Marcinkowski, M., & Yi-Kook, J. (2007). The role of ethnic enclosure in leisure

in the economic achievement of Korean immigrants. Journal of Leisure Research, 39,

1-27.

Shinew, K., Stodolska, M., Floyd, M., Hibbler, D., Allison, M., Johnson, C., & Santos, C.

(2006). Race and ethnicity in leisure research: Where have we been and where do we

need to go? Leisure Sciences, 28, 403-408.

Stodolska, M., & Santos, C. A. (2006). “You must think of familia”: The everyday life of

Mexican migrants in destination communities. Social and Cultural Geography, 7, 627-

647.

Stodolska, M., & Livengood, J. S. (2006). The effects of religion on the leisure behavior of

American Muslim immigrants. Journal of Leisure Research, 38, 293-320.

Stodolska, M., & Santos, C. A. (2006). Transnationalism and leisure: Mexican temporary

migrants in the United States. Journal of Leisure Research, 38, 143-167.

Li, M. Z., & Stodolska, M. (2006). Transnationalism, leisure, and Chinese graduate students in

the United States. Leisure Sciences, 28, 39-55.

Stodolska, M. (2005). A conditioned attitude model of individual discriminatory behavior – a

Rejoinder. Leisure Sciences, 27, 49-57.

Stodolska, M. (2005). Implications for discrimination in leisure settings of the conditioned

attitude model of individual-level discriminatory behavior. Leisure Sciences, 27, 59-74.

Stodolska, M. (2005). A conditioned attitude model of individual-level discriminatory behavior.

Leisure Sciences, 27, 1-20.

Alexandris, K., & Stodolska, M. (2004). The influence of perceived constraints on the attitudes

toward recreational sport participation. Loisir et Société, 27, 197-217.

Stodolska, M., & Alexandris, K. (2004). The role of recreational sport in the adaptation of first

generation immigrants in the United States Journal of Leisure Research, 36, 379-413.

Livengood, J., & Stodolska, M. (2004). The effects of discrimination and constraints negotiation

on leisure behavior of American Muslims in the post-September 11 America. Journal of

Leisure Research, 36, 2, 183-208.

Stodolska, M., & Yi, J. (2003). Impacts of immigration on ethnic identity and leisure behavior of

adolescent immigrants from Korea, Mexico, and Poland. Journal of Leisure Research,

35, 49-79.

Stodolska, M. (2002). Ceasing participation in leisure activities after immigration: Eastern

Europeans and their leisure behavior. Loisir et Société, 25, 79-117.

Stodolska, M (2000). Looking beyond the invisible: Can research on leisure of ethnic and racial

minorities contribute to leisure theory? Journal of Leisure Research, 32, 156-160.

Stodolska, M (2000). Changes in leisure participation patterns after immigration. Leisure

Sciences, 22, 39-63.

Stodolska, M. (1998). Leisure and ethnicity. Canadian Leisure Issues, 3,

Available:

Stodolska, M. (1998). Assimilation and leisure constraints: Dynamics of constraints on leisure in

immigrant populations. Journal of Leisure Research, 30, 521-551.

Stodolska, M., & Jackson, E. L. (1998). Discrimination in leisure and work experienced by a

white ethnic minority group. Journal of Leisure Research, 30, 23-46.

Stodolska, M. (1997). Religie i wierzenia Indian Andow Peruwianskich od czasow dzisiejszych

do dnia dzisiejszego, [Evolution of the Religious Beliefs of the Peruvian Indians from the Inca Times Till Present]. Africa, Asia, Latin America, 74, 83-93.

Stodolska, M. (1995). Recursos turisticos del Peru y su aprovechamiento, [Tourist Resources of

Peru and Their Utilization]. Actas Latinoamericanas de Varsovia, 17, 319-322.

Stodolska, M. (1995). Walory turystyczne Peru. Geography in School, 3, 178-181.

Stodolska, M. (1994). Peru: Geneza i skutki terroryzmu Swietlistego Szlaku, [Peru: The

Genesis and the Implications of the Shining Path Guerrilla Movement].

Latin America, 1, 7-8.

Books

Walker, G., Scott, D., & Stodolska, M. (2016). Leisure matters: The state and future of leisure studies. Venture Publishing, Inc.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Floyd, M. F., & Walker, G. (2014). Race, ethnicity, and leisure. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Book Chapters

Stodolska, M. (2018). Research on race, ethnicity, immigration, and leisure: Have we missed the boat? In: Johnson C., & Parry, D. (Eds.) Contemporary issues in leisure sciences: A look forward. Routledge.

Stodolska, M., & Camarillo, L.N. (2018). Leisure and recreational sport among immigrant youth. In: P. Witt and L. Caldwell (Eds.) Youth development principles and practices in out-of-school time settings. Sagamore-Venture Publishing, Urbana, IL.

Stodolska, M. (2016). An active park is a safe park: Addressing crime in urban parks. In: I. E. Schneider and D. Kivel (Eds). Diversity and inclusion in the recreation profession: Organizational perspectives, Revised edition. Sagamore Publishing, Urbana, IL.

Stodolska, M., & Floyd, M. F. (2016). Race, ethnicity, immigration and leisure. In: Gordon J. Walker, David Scott, and Monika Stodolska (Eds.). Leisure matters: The state and future of leisure studies. Venture Publishing, Inc.

Walker, G., Stodolska, M., & Scott, D. (2016). Introduction. In: Gordon J. Walker, David Scott, and Monika Stodolska (Eds.). Leisure matters: The state and future of leisure studies. Venture Publishing, Inc.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K.J., Floyd, M. F., & Walker, G. (2014). Introduction: Treatment of race and ethnicity in leisure research. In: M. Stodolska, K.J. Shinew, M. Floyd, G. Walker. Race, ethnicity, and leisure. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J. (2014). Leisure among Latino-Americans. In: M. Stodolska, K.J. Shinew, M. Floyd, G. Walker. Race, ethnicity, and leisure. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Heintzman, P., & Stodolska, M. (2014). Leisure among religious minorities. In: M. Stodolska, K.J. Shinew, M. Floyd, G. Walker. Race, ethnicity, and leisure. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Sharaievska, I., Stodolska, M., & Floyd, M.F. (2014). Discrimination in leisure contexts. In: M. Stodolska, K.J. Shinew, M. Floyd, G. Walker. Race, ethnicity, and leisure. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Floyd, M.F., & Stodolska, M. (2014). Theoretical frameworks. In: M. Stodolska, K.J. Shinew, M. Floyd, G. Walker. Race, ethnicity, and leisure. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Floyd, M.F., Walker, G., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J. (2014). Conclusion: Emerging issues. In: M. Stodolska, K.J. Shinew, M. Floyd, G. Walker. Race, ethnicity, and leisure. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Shinew, K.J., & Stodolska, M. (2013). Latina women’s family roles: What impact do they have on their physical activity participation? In: V. Freisinger, K. Henderson, S. Shaw, and D. Bialeschki. (Eds.). Leisure, women, and gender. (3rd edition). Venture Publishing, Inc.

Stodolska, M. (2010). Korean Americans’ leisure and leisure constraints. In: E. Dong and J. Yi-Kook (Eds.). Korean leisure: From tradition to modernity. Bangalore, India: Rawat Publishing.

Stodolska, M. (2010). Providing leisure services for diverse populations. In: Inclusive

recreation: Access and accommodation for diverse populations. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, pp. 93-117.

Stodolska, M., & Yi-Kook, J. (2005). Ethnicity, immigration and constraints. In: Edgar L.

Jackson (Ed.) Constraints to leisure. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

Professional Reports

Hwang, D., Stodolska, S., & Lee, K.J. (2019). A longitudinal mixed-method study of Korean transnational-split families’ sport and recreation participation, acculturation, and subjective well-being. A report for Year 3 of the project prepared for the National Research Foundation of Korea, Global Research Network.

Hwang, D., Stodolska, S., & Lee, K.J. (2018). A longitudinal mixed-method study of Korean transnational-split families’ sport and recreation participation, acculturation, and subjective well-being. A report for Year 2 of the project prepared for the National Research Foundation of Korea, Global Research Network.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Camarillo, L. (2017). Increasing involvement among underrepresented groups in parks and recreation programs. Final report submitted to the Urbana Park District.

Hwang, D., Stodolska, S., & Lee, K.J., & (2017). A longitudinal mixed-method study of Korean transnational-split families’ sport and recreation participation, acculturation, and subjective well-being. A report for Year 1 of the project prepared for the National Research Foundation of Korea, Global Research Network.

Stodolska, M., & Phan, M. (2015). Changes in food practices and dietary patterns among

Mexican immigrants in the United States. Final report submitted to the Health Transitions in Immigrant Families Initiative. Christopher Family Foundation.

Acevedo, J.C., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J., Roman, C., & Yahner, J. (2011). Crime, Physical

Activity and Outdoor Recreation among Latino Adolescents. Report prepared for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Salud America! Program.

Acevedo, J.C., & Stodolska, M. (2011). The effects of crime on the physical activity and outdoor recreation among Mexican-American adolescents. Illinois Parks and Recreation Magazine, 42, 16-19.

Sharaievska, I., Stodolska, M., Shinew, K.J., & Acevedo, J.C. (2010). Recreational experiences

of Latinos in urban natural environments: Preferences, benefits, and constraints. Report prepared for the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service; Northern Research Station Unit 4902.

Anderson, T. K., Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Gobster, P. (2006). Environmental preferences

and the use of natural areas for physical activity among Hispanic residents. Prepared for the United States Department of Agriculture – Forest Service; Northern Research Station – Unit 4902.

Shinew, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (2006). The effect of sport facilities and trail systems on the use

of green spaces for physical activity among Latino(a) Americans. Report prepared for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Active Living Research program.

Shinew, K. J., Stodolska, M., Cronan, M. K., & Santos, C. A. (2006). Increasing intercultural

understanding between park managers and African American and Latino users of urban

parks. Part 2. Staff survey. Prepared for: National Recreation and Park Association and

Kraft Foundation.

Li, M. Z., Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Santos, C. A., Acevedo, J. C., Skowron, M., Nedović-

Budić, Z., & Zhu, W. (2005). The effect of sport facilities and trail systems on the use of

green spaces for physical activity among Latino(a) Americans. Prepared for: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Active Living Research Program), Fox Valley Park District, and City of Elgin Parks & Recreation Department, IL.

Li, M. Z., Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Santos, C. A. (2005). Increasing intercultural

understanding between park managers and African American and Latino users of urban

parks. Part 1. Users survey. Prepared for: National Recreation and Park Association and

Kraft Foundation.

Stodolska, M. (2004). United States as your new home: A survey of Polish immigrants in Chicago.

A report from the research project prepared for Polish ethnic agencies in Chicago.

Stodolska, M. (2004). A report from the study “United States as your new home: A survey of

Korean immigrants in Chicago.” A report prepared for Korean ethnic agencies in

Chicago.

Conference presentations

Stodolska, M., Lee, K., Hwang, S., & Son, H. (to be presented in May, 2020). Leisure, family, and parental quality of life in Korean transnational split families. Canadian Congress on Leisure Research CCLR, Edmonton, AB.

Chen, G., Stodolska, M., & Welty-Peachey, J. (to be presented in June, 2020). Teaching on racial and ethnic issues in sport in a general education class. NASSM 2020, San Diego, CA.

Hwang, S., Lee, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (to be presented in April, 2020). Korean transnational-split families in the US: Their leisure participation and well-being. [Panel: Transnationalism, Immigration, & Mobility: Expanding Our Knowledge Base through New Investigations on Korean Transnationalism]. The Association for Asian Studies Annual Conference, Boston, MA: March 19-22, 2020.

Li, M. Z., & Stodolska, M. (2020, February). Experiential conspicuousness in Chinese outbound tourism: The meaning and the meaning-making mechanism. Paper presented at the CILRA 2020 Conference, Champaign, IL.

Zhou, Y., Stodolska, M., & Zhang, H. (2020, February). Exploring the correlates of the meaning of recreational sport socialization in Chinese immigrant families. Paper presented at the CILRA 2020 Conference, Champaign, IL.

Stodolska, M., Lee, K. J., Hwang, S., & Son, H. (2020, February). Family leisure in Korean transnational split families. Paper presented at the TALS 2020 Conference on Research and Teaching, Champaign, IL.

Chen, G., Welty-Peachey, J., & Stodolska, M. (2019, June). Governance structures and adaptation strategies of the winter sport industry: A Case study of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games. Poster presented at the NASSM Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Zhou, Y., & Stodolska, M. (2018, February). Exploring the generational gap and the influence of acculturation on the meaning making process of sport socialization among Chinese immigrant families. Paper presented at The Academy of Leisure Sciences Congress on Research and Teaching, Clemson, SC.

Kono, S., Mirehie, M. S., Sharaievska, I., Zhou, Y., Zhang, H., & Stodolska, M. (2018, February). Challenges and potentials of international leisure students/scholars in North American higher education. Panel presented at The Academy of Leisure Sciences Congress on Research and Teaching, Clemson, SC.

Lee, K. J., Hwang, S., & Stodolska, M. (2018, February). Leisure, cultural identity, and well-being of Korean transnational split families. Paper presented at The Academy of Leisure Sciences Congress on Research and Teaching, Clemson, SC.

Stodolska, M., Camarillo, L.N., & Shinew, K. J. (2018, February). Poverty enclaves and leisure among underprivileged populations. Paper presented at The Academy of Leisure Sciences Congress on Research and Teaching, Clemson, SC.

Camarillo, L.N., Stodolska, M., & Berdychevsky, L. (2018, February). Dissonant acculturation and leisure in Mexican-American youth and families. Paper presented at The Academy of Leisure Sciences Congress on Research and Teaching, Clemson, SC.

Shinew, K.J., Stodolska, M., Emberson, C., & Hedgspeth, E. (2018, February). Examining social impacts of research on underserved populations. Paper presented at The Academy of Leisure Sciences Congress on Research and Teaching, Clemson, SC.

Hedgspeth, E., Emberson, C., Shinew, K.J., & Stodolska, M. (2019, January). Park district initiatives to increase access to parks and recreation programs among underserved populations. Paper presented at the IPRA Conference, Chicago.

Stodolska, M. (2018, November). Politics of exclusion and belonging in urban natural environments in the U.S. Paper presented at the Contemporary Ethnography Across the Disciplines conference, Santiago, Chile.

Berdychevsky, L., Stodolska, M., & Shinew K. J. (2018, July). Violence, risk, and leisure lifestyle in gangs: The impacts on health, well-being, and life prospects. XIX ISA World Congress of Sociology, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Berbary, L., Berdychevsky, L., Glover, T., Kivel, D., Kumm, B., Lashua, B., Mowatt, R., & Stodolska, M. (2018, February). Where we've been in the 40 years of Leisure Sciences. Where we're going? Panel at the TALS Institute on Research and Teaching, Indianapolis, IN.

Camarillo, L., Stodolska, M., & Berdychevsky, L. (2018, February). Leisure opportunities among second generation Mexican-American youth. Poster presented at the TALS Institute on Research and Teaching, Indianapolis, IN.

Shinew, K., J., Stodolska, M., & Camarillo, L. (2018, February). Interracial interactions and public recreation programs. Paper presented at the TALS Institute on Research and Teaching, Indianapolis, IN.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Camarillo, L. (2018, February). Constraints on recreation among underserved populations: Towards a new constraints model. Paper presented at the TALS Institute on Research and Teaching, Indianapolis, IN.

Zhang, H., Zhou, Y., Stodolska, M., & Gibson, H. (2018, February). Chinese international students’ social capital and leisure engagements. Poster presented at the TALS Institute on Research and Teaching, Indianapolis, IN.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Camarillo, L. (2018, January). Addressing constraints on accessing park and recreation programs among minority residents. Paper presented at the IPRA Conference, Chicago, IL.

Li, M. Z., & Stodolska, M. (2017, February). Invisible backstage performers: Leisure and social spaces among rural-to-urban domestic migrants. Paper presented at the TALS Research Institute, Indianapolis, IN.

Stodolska, M., Berdychevsky, L., & Shinew, K. J. (2017, February). Leisure and criminology approaches to gang involvement among urban youth. Paper presented at the TALS Research Institute, Indianapolis, IN.

Phan, M., & Stodolska, M. (2017, February). Broadening leisure and health discourse: Factors affecting food practices among Mexican immigrants. Paper presented at the TALS Research Institute, Indianapolis, IN.

Stewart, B., Shinew, K. J, Stodolska, M., Mowatt, R., & Fernandez, M. (2017, February).

Research methods for urban populations: Developing relationships. Panel at the TALS Research Institute, Indianapolis, IN.

Berdychevsky, L., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2017, January). Addressing youth gang involvement through recreation programs. Paper presented at the IPRA Conference, Chicago, IL.

Phan, M., & Stodolska, M. (2016, October). Food environment and leisure among Mexican immigrants in the U.S. Paper presented at the NRPA Conference, St. Louis, MA.

Zhang, H., Zhou, Y., & Stodolska, M. (2016, October). Experiential cross-cultural learning through leisure among international students. Paper presented at the NRPA Conference, St. Louis, MA.

Berdychevsky, L., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2016, October). Management and benefits of recreation programs addressing youth gang involvement. Paper presented at the NRPA Conference, St. Louis, MA.

Berdychevsky, L., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2016, May). Youth in gangs: Using constructivist grounded theory for sensitive research topics and vulnerable populations. Paper presented at the 12th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Champaign, IL.

Berdychevsky, L., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2016, February). The roles of recreation resources as risk and protective factors to youth’s involvement in gangs. The National Symposium: Parks and Recreation in Public Health. School of Public Health, Indiana University, IN.

Phan, M., Stodolska, M., & Acevedo, J.C. (2015, September). Healthy eating and leisure among Mexican immigrants in the U.S. Paper presented at the NRPA Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Zhou, Y., Zhang, H., & Stodolska, M. (2015, September). Acculturative stress and spectatorship of sports events among international students. Poster presented at the NRPA Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Peters, K., Horolets, A., & Stodolska, M. (2015, August). Everyday practices and the role of sociologists. Paper presented at the European Sociological Association Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.

Horolets, A., Stodolska, M., & Burset, S. (2015, June). Maps of anxiety or empowerment: Undocumented migrants’ leisurely use of public spaces. Paper presented at the Conference of the European Ethnological Association, Zagreb, Croatia.

Zhou, Y., Zhang, H., & Stodolska, M. (2015, June). The meaning of American football among Chinese spectators: A qualitative investigation of live sport events viewing experiences. Paper presented at NASSM, Ottawa, Canada.

Bekteshi, V., Stodolska, M., & Kang, S. (2015, April). The influence of economic and social enclosure on perception of discrimination among Polish and Korean immigrants. Paper presented at the Association of American Geographers Conference, Chicago, IL.

Horolets, A., Peters, K., & Stodolska, M. (2014, November). Migrants’ leisurely use of natural environments and migration regimes: A comparative perspective. Paper presented at the Contested Migration Regimes: European Perspective and Beyond; Conference of the European Sociological Association “Sociology of Migration” Research Network, Frankfurt, Germany.

Wei, X., Stodolska, M., & Yu, Y. (2014, October). The effects of leisure on happiness among

Chinese residents. Poster presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium in Charlotte, NC.

Stodolska, M., Walker, G., Wei, X., Dong, E., & Li, M. Z. (2014, October). Identifying critical leisure issues in China: A mixed methods study. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium in Charlotte, NC.

Stodolska, M., Peters, K., & Horolets, A. (2014, October). The use of natural environments for

recreation among immigrants. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium in Charlotte, NC.

Peters, K., Horolets, A., & Stodolska, M. (2014, May). The roles of natural environments in developing feelings of belonging in the Netherlands, Germany and Poland. Paper presented at Making the Most of Migration: The Economic and Social Integration of Immigrants in European Societies; Centre for Citizenship and Democracy, KU Leuven, Brussels, Belgium.

Peters, K., Stodolska, M., & Horolets, A. (2013, October). The role of natural environments in

developing a sense of belonging: A comparative study on immigrants in the U.S., Poland, and the Netherlands. Paper presented at the Multicultural Landscapes. Architektur Stadtplanung Landschaftsplanung; Hochschule Weihenstephan, Triesdorf; Kassel, Germany.

Fernandez, M., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J. (2013, October). Latinos’ environmental attitudes

and recreation participation in urban natural environments. Paper presented at NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Houston, TX.

Wei, X., & Stodolska, M. (2013, October). Leisure in urban China: Countrywide trends. NRPA

Paper presented at Leisure Research Symposium, Houston, TX.

Stodolska, M., Peters, K., Horolets, A., & Fernandez, M. (2013, October). Natural environments

and interracial/interethnic interactions among immigrants: A cross-country study. Paper presented at NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Houston, TX.

Stodolska, M. (2012, October). The migrant city: Toward a new transcultural model of quality of

life. Paper presented at the World Leisure Conference, Rimini, Italy.

Burset, S., & Stodolska, M. (2012, October). Constraints on leisure and travel among

undocumented Latino immigrants. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Anaheim, CA.

Roman, C., Stodolska, M., Yahner, J., Shinew, K.J., & Acevedo, J.C. (2012, October). Crime,

physical activity, and outdoor recreation among Latino adolescents. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Anaheim, CA.

Stodolska, M., Roman, C., Shinew, K. J., Yahner, J., Acevedo, J.C. (2012, March). The effects of crime and victimization on physical activity and outdoor recreation among disadvantaged Latino youth. Poster presented at the Active Living Research Conference, San Diego, CA.

Burset, S., & Stodolska, M. (2012, February). Constraints on leisure and travel among

undocumented Latino immigrants. Paper presented at the Association of American Geographers Conference in New York, NY.

Sharaievska, I., Stodolska, M., Tainsky, S., & Ryan, A. (2011, November). Increasing physical

activity among minority youth through organized sports programs. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA.

Kim, J., Sharaievska, I., & Stodolska, M. (2011, November). Leisure and international

marriages. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA.

Acevedo, J.C, Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Roman, C. (2011, November). Fear of crime and

outdoor recreation among Latino urban youth. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K.J., & Acevedo, J.C. (2011, April). Fear of crime and leisure experiences of adolescent Latino residents of urban communities. Paper presented at the Association of American Geographers Conference in Seattle, WA.

Sharaievska, I., Stodolska, M., & Tainsky, S. (2011, April). Social capital and well-being outcomes of the Reviving Baseball in Inner-cities program for underprivileged minority youth. Paper presented at the Association of American Geographers Conference in Seattle, WA.

Davitt, B., Shinew, K.J., & Stodolska, M. (2010, October). Perceptions of weight on adolescent

girls’ recreation participation. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Minneapolis, MN.

Stodolska, M., Tainsky, S., & Burset, S. (2010, October). Soccer spectatorship and transnational

identity discourses among Latino immigrants. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Minneapolis, MN.

Sharaievska, I., Kim, J., & Stodolska, M. (2010, October). Leisure and marital satisfaction in

intercultural marriages. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Minneapolis, MN.

Stodolska, M., & Tainsky, S. (2010, September). Soccer spectatorship and national identity

among Latino immigrants in the U.S. Paper presented at the World Leisure Conference, ChunCheon, Korea.

Kim, J., Sharaievska, I., & Stodolska, M. (2010, September). Leisure and international marriages

among Korean-American couples. Paper presented at the World Leisure Conference, ChunCheon, Korea.

Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J. (2010, April). Parks as havens and contested terrains: Benefits and pitfalls of green spaces in minority communities. Paper presented at the Healthy Parks Healthy People Conference, Melbourne, Australia.

Sharaievska, I., Stodolska, M., Shinew, K.J., & Kim, J. (2009, October). Discrimination in leisure settings in Latino urban communities. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT.

Davitt, B., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J. (2009, October). Determinants of physical activity participation among Latino visitors to outdoor recreation areas. Poster presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT.

Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J. (2009, October). Leisure, youth violence prevention, and gang intervention in Latino neighborhoods. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT.

Stodolska, M., Acevedo, J.C., Shinew, K.J., & Izenstark, D. (2009, October). Positive and negative aspects of parks in Latino neighborhoods. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT.

Acevedo, J.C., & Stodolska, M. (2009, October). Empowerment, resistance and leisure among Latino student organizations. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT.

Kim, J., Sharaievska, I., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K.J. (2009, April). Interethnic/interracial

attitudes among Latino residents of urban communities. Paper presented at the Association of American Geographers Conference in Las Vegas, NV.

Stodolska, M., Acevedo, J. C., & Shinew, K. J. (2008, October,). Fear of gang crime and

recreation in Latino urban communities. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Baltimore, MA.

Stodolska, M., Anderson, T. K., Shinew, K. J., & Acevedo, J. C. (2008, May). Differences in

perceived access to and utilization of natural environments for recreation among Latino residents of two urban communities. Paper presented at the CCLR 12 - Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Acevedo, J. C., & Gobster, P. H. (2008, April). In-depth

examination of constraints on the use of urban parks for physical activity in Latino neighborhoods. Paper and poster presented at the Active Living Research Conference, Washington, D.C.

Shinew, K. J., Stodolska, M., Acevedo, J. C., & Gobster, P. H. (2008, April). The use of urban

natural areas in Latino neighborhoods as spaces for physical activity. Poster presented at the Active Living Research Conference, Washington, D.C.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Acevedo. J. C. (2008, April). Factors affecting the quality of life

of Latino residents of urban immigrant gateway communities. Paper presented at the Association of American Geographers Conference, Boston, MA.

Cronan, M. K., Shinew, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (2007, September). Latino trail use: A broader

consideration of health benefits. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research

Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.

Skowron, M., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2007, September). Determinants of leisure time

physical activity participation among Latina females. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Anderson, T. K., & Gobster P. H. (2007, September). Recreation

participation in urban natural environments among Latinos: Determinants and post-

immigration changes. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.

Stodolska, M., Li, Z., & Shinew, K. J. (2007, September). Recreation participation patterns,

styles, and active leisure among Latino visitors to three urban outdoor recreation environments. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.

Shinew, K. J., Stodolska, M., & Mowatt, R. (2007, September). Increasing our understanding of

African Americans’ and Latinos’ use of urban parks. Paper presented at the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Indianapolis, IN.

Skowron, M., Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2007, April). Attitudes, constraints, and social

support for physical activity participation among Latina women. Paper presented at the

2007 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, San Francisco, CA.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Anderson, T. K. (2007, April). The effect of acculturation and

residential location on environmental attitudes and behaviors among Latino residents of two urban communities. Paper presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, San Francisco, CA.

Santos, C. A., Rozier, S., Shinew, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (2006, October). Perceptions of

intercultural communication and conflict strategies among park staff and Latino and African American park users. Paper presented at the 2006 NRPA Leisure Research Symposium in Seattle, WA.

Shinew, K., & Stodolska, M. (2006, October). The effect of the environment on the use of green

spaces for physical activity among Latino Americans. Paper presented at the NRPA Annual Congress, Seattle, WA.

Stodolska, M. & Crawford, J. (2006, October). New hierarchical model of constraints at the

societal level: An empirical exploration of constraints experienced by Kenyan athletes with disabilities. Paper presented at the 2006 World Leisure Congress in Hangzhou, China.

Stodolska, M. (2006, March). Temporal changes in transnational activities among Mexican

migrants throughout their migration careers. Paper presented at the 2006 Annual Meeting

of the Association of American Geographers, Chicago, IL.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Santos, C. A., & Nedovic-Budic, Z., & Zhu, W. (2006, February).

The effect of sport facilities and trail systems on the use of green spaces for physical activity among Latino[a] Americans. Paper presented at the Active Living Research 2006 Annual Conference, Coronado, CA.

Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2006, January). Sports facilities and trail systems: The effect on

Latin Americans. Paper presented at the IPRA/IAPD conference in Chicago, IL.

Shinew, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (2006, January). Increasing intercultural understanding between

park managers and African American and Latino users of urban parks. Paper presented

at the IPRA/IAPD conference in Chicago, IL.

Stodolska, M., Marcinkowski, M., & Yi-Kook, J. (2005, October). The role of ethnic enclosure in

leisure in the economic achievement of Korean immigrants. Paper presented at the 2005 NRPA Leisure Research Symposium in San Antonio, TX.

Li, M., Z., & Stodolska, M. (2005, October,). Leisure constraints and negotiation strategies

among Chinese international students. Paper presented at the 2005 NRPA Leisure

Research Symposium in San Antonio, TX.

Stodolska, M. (2005, May). Adaptation problems experienced by adolescent Korean, Mexican,

and Polish immigrants to the U.S. and the role of leisure in their adjustment process.

Paper presented at the 2005 World Leisure European Conference, Malmö, Sweden.

Stodolska, M. (2005, April). Inter and intra-group differences in ethnic enclosure in labor markets

and in social networks among first generation Korean and Polish immigrants. Paper presented at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Denver, CO.

Stodolska, M. & Santos, C. A. (2004, October). Transnationalism and leisure behavior of

temporary Mexican migrants in the U.S. Paper presented at the 2004 NRPA Leisure Research Symposium in Reno, NV.

Li, M., Z., & Stodolska, M. (2004, October). Leisure and the construction of transnational spaces:

The case of Chinese international students. Paper presented at the 2004 NRPA Leisure Research Symposium in Reno, NV.

Stodolska, M., & Alexandris, K. (2004, August). Segmented assimilation and recreational sport among immigrants in the United States. Paper presented at the 2004 Pre-Olympic

Congress, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Stodolska, M. & Santos, C. A. (2004, March). Transnational activities of Mexican migrant workers

in the Midwest. Paper presented at the 2004 Association of American Geographers Conference, Philadelphia.

Stodolska, M., & Livengood, J. S. (2003, October). The effects of Islam on leisure behavior and

the use of community recreation resources by American Muslim immigrants. Paper presented at the 2003 NRPA Leisure Research Symposium in St. Louis, MO.

Livengood, J., & Stodolska, M. (2003, March). Leisure behavior and travel patterns of Muslim-

Americans in response to the events of September 11. Paper presented at the 2003 Association of American Geographers Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Stodolska, M., & Alexandris, K. (2002, October). The role of recreational sport in the assimilation

process and in the retention of ethnic identity among first generation immigrants to the United States. Paper presented at the 2002 NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Tampa, FL.

Stodolska, M. & Yi, J. (2002, October). Social networks, ethnic enclosure and leisure behavior

among immigrants from Korea, Mexico, and Poland. Paper presented at the 2002 NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Tampa, FL.

Yi, J., & Stodolska, M. (2002, May). Establishment problems and leisure behavior of adolescent

immigrants from Korea, Mexico and Poland. Paper presented at the 10th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Yi, J., & Stodolska, M. (2002, April). Impacts of immigration on ethnic identity and leisure

behavior of adolescent immigrants to the United States. Paper presented at the 2002 Leisure Futures Conference, Innsbruck, Austria.

Stodolska, M. & Yi, J. (2001, October) Immigrant community dynamics and post-immigration

adjustment of Koreans, Mexicans and Poles. Paper presented at the 2001 Symposium of West Lakes Division of the Association of American Geographers, Joliet, Illinois.

Stodolska, M. & Marcinkowski, M (2001, October). Intertemporal effects of leisure constraints:

Changes in constraints and leisure in transitional periods. Paper presented at the 2001 NRPA Leisure Research Symposium, Denver, CO.

Stodolska, M. (2000, October). Post settlement changes in leisure and recreation among

immigrant populations. Paper presented at the 2000 Symposium of East Lakes & West Lakes Division of the Association of American Geographers, Miami University, OH.

Stodolska, M. (1999, October). Emigration-induced changes in leisure participation

patterns: An extension of starting, ceasing and replacing framework. Paper

presented at the 1999 Symposium on Leisure Research, Nashville, TN.

Stodolska, M., & Jackson, E. L. (1997, October). Incidents and implications of ethnic

discrimination in leisure. Paper presented at the 1997 Symposium on Leisure Research, Salt Lake City, UT.

Invited presentations

Floyd, M. F., & Stodolska, M. (2016). Scholarship on race and ethnicity: Assessing contributions to leisure theory and practice. Butler Lecture delivered at the NRPA Research Symposium, St. Louis, MI.

Dong, E., & Stodolska, M. (2015). Culture and leisure. Presentation delivered at the 2015 China Leisure and Tourism Study Conference. Tianjin, China.

Stodolska, M. (2014). Preventing obesity among urban minority populations: Community level correlates of physical activity. Presentation delivered at the Obesity Across the Lifespan Research Symposium, UIUC.

Stodolska, M. (2013). The changing face of leisure: New trends in Western leisure research.

Presentation delivered at the 2013 Leisure Summit, Beijing International Studies University, China.

Stodolska, M. (2013). Recreation for all: Providing leisure and recreation services in multi-ethnic communities. Presentation delivered at the LARASA Conference, Durban, South Africa.

Stodolska, M. (2012). Leisure studies in the new millennium: Current trends in Western leisure research. Presentation delivered at the Beijing International Studies University, China.

Stodolska, M. (2012). Leisure and travel in the changing world: The Western perspective. Presentation delivered at the Beijing International Studies University, China.

Stodolska, M. (2011). Urban parks as havens and contested terrains for minority residents of

urban communities. Presentation delivered to the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Canada.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Acevedo, J.C., Roman, C., & Yahner, J. (2011). Are kids in fear

aren’t getting into gear?: Results from a two-year study. Presentation delivered at the Salud America Scientific Summit San Antonio, TX.

Shinew, K., Davitt, B., & Stodolska, M. (2010). The health of girls in our country:  Issues,

explanations and strategies. Presentation delivered at the Girls in the Game Conference, Chicago, Illinois, October 7, 2010.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Acevedo, J.C., & Roman, C. (2010). Fear of crime and physical

activity among Latino middle school students. Presentation delivered at the Salud America Scientific Summit, San Antonio, TX.

Stodolska, M. (2010). Korean immigration to the US - leisure behavior, leisure constraints, and

the benefits of leisure. Presentation delivered at the Department of Sport & Leisure Studies, College of Social Sciences, Ajou University, Korea.

Stodolska, M. (2010). Korean Americans’ leisure and leisure constraints. Presentation delivered at the Symposium on Korean Leisure Culture at Home and Abroad at the 2010 World Leisure Congress, ChunCheon, Korea.

Stodolska, M., & Shinew K.J. (2010). Crime and violence in urban parks. Presentation delivered

at the IPRA Annual College and University Relations Committee Summit, April 6, 2010.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Acevedo, J.C., & Roman, C. (2009). Crime, physical activity and

outdoor recreation among Latino adolescents. Presentation delivered and poster presented at the Salud America Scientific Summit, San Antonio, TX.

Stodolska, M. (2008). Working with Muslims immigrants – issues for professional practice

within the fields of natural resource management, parks, and recreation. Presentation delivered at the 14th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Burlington, VT.

Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2007). Active leisure among ethnic and racial minorities in the

U.S. Presentation delivered at the NRPA National Health and Livability Summit, Atlanta, GA., April 17, 2007.

Shinew, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (2007). Research findings: Active leisure among racial and

ethnic user groups. Presentation delivered at the NRPA National Health and Livability

Summit, Atlanta, GA., April 17, 2007.

Stodolska, M., & Shinew, K. J. (2006). Presentation delivered at the United States Department of

Agriculture – Forest Service; Northern Research Station – Unit 4902 on the results of the study on environmental preferences and the use of natural areas for physical activity among Hispanic residents. February 9, 2006.

Shinew, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (2006). Presentation delivered at the Chicago Park District board

on the results of a study on increasing intercultural understanding between minority park users and park managers in Illinois parks (Part 2). June 13, 2006.

Shinew, K. J., & Stodolska, M. (2005). Presentation delivered at the Chicago Park District board

on the results of a study on increasing intercultural understanding between minority park users and park managers in Illinois parks (Part 1). December 13, 2005.

Arai, S., Burton, T., Butler, R., Iwasaki, Y., Ryan, S., Samdahl, D., Shaw, S., & Stodolska,

M. (2002). Expert Panel Discussion: Celebrating the past and future of Canadian leisure research.  Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Edmonton, Alberta, May 2002.

Panels, Workshops and Seminar Presentations

Stodolska, M. (2018). Family, childcare, and community level influences on childhood obesity. Panel presentation and panel moderation at the First 1,000 Days Symposium. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Berdychevsky, L., Stodolska, M, & Shinew, K. J. (2018). Addressing youth gang involvement through recreation programs. Webinar delivered to the Illinois Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Camarillo, L. (2017). Increasing involvement among underrepresented groups in parks and recreation programs. Presentation delivered to the Urbana Park District Advisory Council.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Camarillo, L. (2017). Increasing involvement among underrepresented groups in parks and recreation programs. Presentation delivered to the Board of Commissioners of the Urbana Park District.

Stodolska, M. (2015, August). The role of social media technologies in physical activity promotion among pre-school children. Presentation delivered at the I-CAP Workshop, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Stodolska, M., Phan, M., Chapman-Novakofski, K., & Wiley, A. (2014, November). Changes in food practices and dietary patterns among Mexican immigrants in the United States. Presentation delivered at the Immigrant Health Transitions workshop, UIUC.

Stodolska, M. (2014, October). Mentoring graduate students from diverse populations. Presentation delivered at a panel organized by the Graduate College, UIUC.

Stodolska, M. (2013, March). Measuring children’s physical activity in natural environments.

Panel presentation delivered at the I-CAP workshop, University of Illinois at Chicago.

Stodolska, M. (2012, June). Interdisciplinary thoughts on children’s play. Presentation delivered

at the I-CAP workshop, UIUC.

Stodolska, M. (2011, December). Staying active, staying healthy: Challenges and opportunities

for minority residents of urban communities. Presentation delivered at the Department of Human and Community Development, Family Resiliency Center, UIUC.

Stodolska, M. (2011, October). Adaptation problems among adolescent immigrants and the role of

leisure in their adjustment and identity development process. Presentation delivered at the Department of Psychology, UIUC.

Stodolska, M. (2009, April). Leisure, youth, violence prevention, and gang intervention in Latino

neighborhoods. Presentation at the Immigration and Race in Illinois Workshop, UIUC.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., Acevedo, J. C., & Gobster, P. H. (2009, March). In-depth

examination of constraints on the use of urban parks for physical activity in Latino neighborhoods. Poster presented at the CHAD Symposium, College of Applied Health Sciences, UIUC.

Stodolska, M. (2008, April). The impact of Latino gang threat on the leisure time use of

Latino immigrants in Chicago. Presentation delivered at the Immigration and Families Research Workshop, UIUC.

Stodolska, M. (2007). Recreation behavior, active leisure, and environmental preferences among

Latino Americans. Presentation delivered at the Department of Urban Planning, Research Design and Methods, UIUC.

Stodolska, M. (2006). The role of leisure and recreation in ethnic identity development among

minority members. Presentation delivered at the seminar of the Department of Educational Psychology, UIUC.

Stodolska, M. (1995). Tourist resources of Peru and their utilization. Presentation at the 2nd

Annual Research Symposium, Department of Geography, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

GRANTS

Rigolon, A., (PI), & Shinew, K.J., Stodolska, M. (Co-PIs). Grant from the Campus Research Board; $28,130; to support a project titled: Green gentrification and it impacts on

the health and well-being of marginalized communities: An environmental justice study. Project awarded Arnold O. Beckman Award.

Hwang, S. (PI), Stodolska, M. (Co-PI), Lee, K. (Co-PI) (2017-2020). Grant from The National Research Foundation of Korea, Global Research Network; $240,000; to support a project titled: A longitudinal mixed-method study of Korean transnational-split families’ sport and recreation participation, acculturation, and subjective well-being.

Stodolska, M. (PI), Shinew, K. J., & Scheunemann, J. (Co-PIs). (2016-2017). Grant from the Urbana Park District; $8,107 to support a project titled: Increasing involvement among underrepresented groups in parks and recreation programs.

Stodolska, M. (PI), Phan, M., Wiley, A., & Chapman-Novakofski, K. (Co-PIs). (2014-2015). Grant from the Christopher Family Foundation; Health Transitions in Immigrant Families Initiative; $4,919; to support a project titled: Changes in Food Practices and Dietary Patterns among Mexican Immigrants in the United States.

Berdychevsky, L. (PI), Shinew, K.J., & Stodolska, M. (Co-PIs). (2014-2015). Grant from the UIUC Campus Research Board; $15,000; to support a project: Girls in Gangs: Violence and Victimization vs. Health and Wellbeing.

Wei, X. (PI), Stodolska, M. (Co-PI), Zhang, Y., Li, A., Dong, Y., Li, Z., Li, W., Chen, B. (Co-Investigators), & Li, W. (Consultant). (2013-2015). Grant from the Yin Chuan Government Foundation; $24,620; to support a project titled: The Role of Leisure and Recreational Sport in Cultural Change and Integration among Muslim Rural-Urban Migrants in NingXia.

Fiese, B. (PI), Fitzgibbon, (Co-PI), Buchner, Donovan, Grigsby, Hillman, Karahalios, McAuley, McBride, Odoms-Young, Stodolska, Zenk, and Zhu (Co-Investigators). (2011-2013). NIH R-13; RFA-CA-10-1017; $98,840 to support a project titled: Illinois Early Childhood Activity Program (I-CAP): Assessing Physical Activity from Circuits to Communities.

Tainsky S. (PI), Stodolska, M. (Co-PI), & Ryan, A. (Co-PI). (2010-2011). Grant from the Center

for Health, Aging, and Disability, UIUC; $15,000; to support a project titled: Promoting Health, Well-Being and Education through Major League Baseball’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities Program.

Stodolska, M. (PI), Shinew, K. J., Acevedo, J.C. (Co-PIs), & Roman, C. (Consultant). (2009-

2011). Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Salud America! program); $75,000; to support a project titled: Crime, Physical Activity and Outdoor Recreation among Latino Adolescents.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., (PIs), and Gobster, P., & Westphal, L. (co-PIs) (2007-2009). Grant

from the USDA Forest Service; $34,837; to support a project titled: Environmental Preferences and the use of Urban Parks among Hispanic Americans – Phase 2.

Shinew, K. J., Stodolska, M., & Gobster, P. (PIs). (2005-2006). Grant from the USDA Forest

Service for the amount of $39,570 to support a project titled: Environmental Preferences

and the Use of Urban Parks among Hispanic Americans: Phase 1.

Shinew, K. J (PI) and Stodolska, M., Santos, C. A., Nedovic-Budic, Z., & Zhu, W. (Co-PIs)

(2005-2006). Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Active Living Research program); $130,565; to support a project titled: The Effect of Sport Facilities and Trail Systems on the Use of Green Spaces for Physical Activity among Latino(a) Americans.

Stodolska, M., Shinew, K. J., & Santos, C. A. (PIs). (2005-2006). Grant from the National

Recreation and Park Association and Kraft Foundation; $27,464; to support a project titled: Increasing Intercultural Understanding Between Park Managers and African American and Latino Users of Urban Parks.

Stodolska, M., PI. (2002-2004). Grant from the UIUC Campus Research Board; $17,850; to support a project titled: The Role of Ethnic Enclosure in the Social and Economic Advancement and Leisure Behavior of Immigrant Groups.

supervision of visiting scholars

Xiang Wei – Beijing International Studies University, China

Anna Horolets – University of Gdansk, Poland

Monika Z. Li – Beijing International Studies University, China

teaching experience

Courses taught

Critical Issues in Leisure Services (RST 429) January 2014 – May 2014

Theory and Methods of Leisure Research (RST 550) August 2012 – Dec. 2012

January 2012 – May 2012

January 2011 – May 2011 January 2010 – May 2010

Diversity in Leisure Behavior (RST 555) January 2012 – May 2012

January 2009 – May 2009

Foundations of Leisure Studies (RST 501) August 2019 – Dec. 2019

August 2018 – Dec. 2018

April 2018 – June 2018

April 2017 – June 2017

April 2015 – June 2015

May 2013 – June 2013

August 2012 – Dec. 2012

May 2012 – June 2012

August 2011 – Dec. 2011

August 2008 – Dec. 2008

August 2007 – Dec. 2007

August 2006 – Dec. 2006

August 2005 – Dec. 2005

August 2004 – Dec. 2004

August 2003 – Dec. 2003

August 2002 – Dec. 2002

August 2001 – Dec. 2001

August 2000 – Dec. 2000

August 1999 – Dec. 1999

Diversity in Recreation, Sport and Tourism (RST/KIN 230) January 2020 – May 2020

August 2019 – Dec. 2019

January 2019 – May 2019

August 2018 – Dec. 2018

January 2018 – May 2018

August 2017 – Dec. 2017

January 2017 – May 2017

August 2016 – Dec. 2016

January 2016 – May 2016 August 2015 – Dec. 2015

January 2015 – May 2015

August 2014 – Dec. 2014

January 2014 – May 2014

January 2013 – May 2013

August 2009 – Dec. 2009

May 2009 – June 2009

May 2008 – June 2008

August 2007 – Dec. 2007

May 2007 – June 2007

January 2007 – May 2007

May 2006 – June 2006

January 2006 – May 2006

August 2005 – Dec. 2005

January 2005 – May 2005

August 2004 – Dec. 2004

January 2003 – May 2003

August 2002 – Dec. 2002

January 2002 – May 2002

International Perspectives on Leisure and Sport January 2004 – May 2004

(LEIST 494IL) January 2003 – May 2003

January 2001 – May 2001

Graduate Research Seminar (LEIST 590B / RST 590A) January 2009 – May 2009

August 2008 – Dec. 2008

August 2006 – Dec. 2006

January 2005 – May 2005

August 2004 – Dec. 2004

Program Design and Evaluation in Leisure (LEIST 332) January 2000 – May 2000

August 2000 – Dec. 2000

Research Methods in Leisure Studies (LEIST 290) January 2000 – May 2000

Human Impacts on the Environment (EAS 290) Sept. 1998 – Dec. 1998

Teaching Assistant

Human Impacts on the Environment (EAS 290) Sept. 1997 – Dec. 1997

Human Use of Resources (EAS 291) Sept. 1997 – Dec. 1997

Research Methods in Human Geography (GEOG 322) January 1997 – April 1997

Landscapes, Cultures and Societies (GEOG 151) Sept. 1996 – Dec. 1996

Research Methods in Human Geography (GEOG 322) January 1996 – April 1996

Introduction to Physical Geography (GEOG 130) Sept. 1994 – Dec. 1995

School Teacher

Selected high schools and elementary schools, Warsaw, Poland.

(Sept. 1991 - Nov. 1991; Sept. 1992 - Nov. 1992)

Taught geography classes in grades 5 - 11.

(required practice for university credit in methodology of education).

Student Advising

Ph.D. Dissertation advisor

Pazmino, Jazmin – Ph.D. major advisor, dissertation committee chair. Date of expected

completion – May, 2023.

Williams, Brent – Ph.D. committee chair. Date of expected completion – May, 2020.

Camarillo, Leslie – Ph.D. major advisor, dissertation committee chair. Date of expected completion – May, 2022.

Chen, Guangzhou – Ph.D. co-advisor with Jon Welty-Peachey. Date of expected completion – May, 2021.

Phan, Maggie – Ph.D. major advisor, dissertation committee chair. Dissertation title: Changes in Food Practices and Dietary Patterns among Mexican Immigrants to the U.S. Date of expected completion – May, 2020.

Zhou, Yilun (Ina) - Ph.D. major advisor, dissertation committee chair. Dissertation title: Parent-Children Socialization in Sports Participation among Chinese Immigrant Families. Date of completion – February, 2019.

Sharaievska, Iryna - Ph.D. major advisor, dissertation committee chair. Dissertation title: Family

and Marital Satisfaction and the Use of Social Network Technologies. Date of completion – December, 2012.

Kim, Jungeun - Ph.D. major advisor, dissertation committee chair. Dissertation title: Ethnic

Identity Development, Travel Motivations, and Travel Information Search Behavior among 1.5 Generation Korean-American Young Adults. Date of completion – June, 2011.

Li, Zhi - Ph.D. major advisor, dissertation committee chair. Dissertation title: When East Meets

West: Understanding Travel Experience in Transnational Space. Date of completion – June, 2006.

Livengood, Jennifer - Ph.D. major advisor, dissertation committee chair. Dissertation title: The

Role of Leisure in the Personal Spirituality and Religious Practices of New Paradigm Christians. Date of completion – May, 2006.

Yi, Jouyeon – Ph.D. major advisor, dissertation committee chair. Dissertation title: The Role of

Leisure in Reproduction of Race and Ethnicity among Korean Americans. Date of completion – June, 2005.

M.S. Advisor (thesis and non-thesis)

Akina Wellere - M.S. advisor. Date of expected completion – May, 2021.

Rachel Delal - M.S. advisor. Date of expected completion – May, 2021.

Yue Pei – M.S. advisor. Date of expected completion – December, 2019.

Kayla Knazze - M.S. advisor. Date of completion – May, 2019.

Camarillo, Leslie – M.S. advisor. Thesis title: Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Leisure among Second-Generation Mexican–American Youth. Date of completion – April, 2018.

Turner, Schafaris – M.S. advisor. Date of completion – August, 2018.

Thomas, Elizabeth – M.S. advisor (co-advising with Dr. Tainsky). Date of completion – May, 2016.

Sebastian Burset – M.S. advisor. Professional paper title: Constraints on Leisure among

Undocumented Latino Immigrants in Midwestern United States. Date of completion – May, 2011.

Fairchild, Alexandra - M.S. advisor. Thesis title: Politics and the Olympics: A Comparison of the 1936 Berlin and 2008 Beijing Games. Date of completion – March, 2010.

Acevedo, Juan Carlos. – M.S. advisor. Thesis title: A Cross-Cultural Study of Leisure among

Mexican in the State of Guerrero, Mexico and Mexican Immigrants in the United States. Date of completion – December, 2009.

Chipman, John – M.S. advisor. Professional paper title: Sanctions and NCAA Governance

Date of completion – May, 2004.

Crawford, Janna - M.S. thesis advisor. Thesis title: Constraints of Elite Athletes with

Disabilities in Kenya. Date of completion – May, 2004.

Rymer, Annie - M.S. (professional track) advisor. Date of completion - May, 2004.

Jerez, Moises - M.S. (professional track) advisor. Date of completion - December, 2003.

Li, Zhi – M.S. thesis advisor. Thesis title: Understanding Travel Information Search Behavior

of Chinese Young Travelers: An Empirical Study of Travel Information Sources. Date of

completion – August, 2003.

Shang, Yu-Chen - M.S. advisor. Professional paper title: Fear and Women’s Travel Experience.

Date of completion – April, 2003.

Peralta, Jose – M.S. thesis advisor. Thesis title: Attitudes and Behaviors toward Tourists in a

Rural Community of the Andes: The case of San Pedro de Casta. Date of completion – June, 2003.

Jones, April – M.S. advisor. Professional paper title: Racial Stereotyping in Sports Media. Date

of completion – July, 2001.

Ridley, Babatunde – M.S. (professional track) advisor. Date of completion: August, 2001.

Ph.D. Dissertation committee member

Chung, Wonock - Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Date of expected completion – May 2021.

Choi, Ami – Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Dissertation title: Korean immigrants' leisure travel experience and the roles of travel stress, coping and acculturations in experience quality. University of Minnesota. Date of expected completion – December 2020.

Hwayong Son – Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport

and Tourism. Date of expected completion – May 2021.

Fairchild, Alexandra – Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Dissertation title: Understanding sport as a catalyst for humanitarian effort: A phenomenological exploration of the Venture Expeditions tour participant experience. Cardinal Stritch University. Date of completion – January 2017.

Fernandez, Mariela – Ph.D. dissertation committee member, Department of Recreation, Sport

and Tourism. Dissertation title: Utilizing the Non-Profit Sector to Advance Social and Environmental Justice. Date of completion – June 2015.

Weisman, Courtney - Ph.D. dissertation committee member, Department of Kinesiology and

Community Health. Date of expected completion – May 2015.

Figueroa Bautista, Roger – MS and Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Department of

Human and Community Development, UIUC, I-TOPP Program.

Sanogo, Veronika - Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Department of Kinesiology and

Community Health, UIUC. Dissertation title: Case Study of Hispanic Students’ Experiences in Elementary Physical Education. Date of completion – November, 2013.

Haynes, Ryan - Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Dissertation title: Fields of Opportunity?:

Music, Memory, and the Performance of Trans-Local Identities among Bosnian Refugee Communities in Iowa. School of Music, UIUC. Date of expected completion – August, 2014.

Davitt, Brooke – Ph.D. dissertation committee member, Department of Recreation, Sport and

Tourism. Dissertation title: The Roles of Parks and Recreation Agencies in Addressing the Childhood Obesity Epidemic among African American Girls. Date of completion – August, 2011.

Davila, Marizel - Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and

Tourism. Dissertation title: Using Leisure as a Coping Tool: A Feminist Study of the Recreation Experiences of Incarcerated Women in a Puerto Rican Prison. Date of completion - March, 2011.

Cook, LaWanda - Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Dissertation title: Disability, Social

Inclusion, and Work-Life Balance. Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism. Date of completion – June, 2010.

Skowron, Maja – Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Dissertation title: Body image and its

influence on physical activity participation among women ages 51 to 64. Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism. Date of completion – June, 2010.

Meyer, Andrew – Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Dissertation title: An Exploration into

the Nature of Contemporary Sport as Religion. Department of Kinesiology and

Community Health, UIUC. Date of completion – April, 2010.

Yu, Yeanmi – Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Department of Kinesiology and

Community Health, UIUC. Dissertation title: Kee-Chung as a National Sport Hero in

Korean Cultural Memory. Date of completion – April, 2008.

Huang, Lu-Feng – Ph.D. dissertation external examiner. Department of Tourism, Leisure, Hotel

and Sport Management, Griffith University, Australia. Dissertation title: The Role of Leisure in the Process of Acculturation of Taiwanese Migrants in Australia. Date of completion – August, 2008.

Mulvaney, Michael - Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism. Dissertation title: Utilizing Different Instructional Formats in a Web-based Distance Learning Program about Leisure Service Delivery. Date of completion - June, 2006.

Ross, Sally – Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and

Tourism. Dissertation title: Women Warriors: The Sport Experience of College Women

Athletes and their Perceptions of Femininity. Date of completion – May, 2005.

Weber, John - Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and

Tourism. Dissertation title: Leisure in Single and Dual Parent Families. Date of

completion – April, 2004.

Warkins, Jennifer – Ph.D. dissertation committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and

Tourism. Dissertation title: Socialization of Wheelchair Basketball Athletes in the United

States. Date of completion – December, 2003.

MS Thesis committee member

LeFevour, Kelsey - M.S. thesis committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and

Tourism. Date of completion - August, 2014.

Elizabeth St. James – M.S. thesis committee member. Department of Natural Resources and

Environmental Sciences. Thesis title: Factors influencing hunter recruitment, participation, and retention of male and female hunters in Illinois. Date of completion – May, 2014.

Zhou, Yilun (Ina) – M.S. thesis committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and

Tourism. Thesis title: Understanding the Market Value of American Sports Athlete with a Distinguished Chinese Teammate. Date of completion - August, 2013.

Kono, Shintaro – M.S. thesis committee member, Department of Recreation, Sport and

Tourism. Thesis title: The Relationships between Leisure Experiences and Psychological Recovery from Disaster: A Case Study of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Date of completion – December, 2012.

Troxel, James - M.S. thesis committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism.

Thesis title: Participation and Perceived Appropriateness of Leisure Activities among

Hispanics. Date of completion - December, 2006.

Wahba, Alex – M.S. thesis committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism.

Thesis title: Similarity Attraction in Outdoor Leisure Settings: The Effect of Race on Leisure Choices. Date of completion - September, 2006.

Hsieh, Peichun - M.S. thesis committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism.

Thesis title: Destination Image and Visitation. Date of completion - August, 2006.

Purdy, Laura– M.S. thesis committee member. Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism.

Thesis title: Athletes’ Experiences with National Team Selection. Date of completion –

May, 2000.

Service

Professional/Disciplinary

Promotion and Tenure external reviewer – Indiana University, 2011, 2012, 2013,

University of Missouri, Arizona State University, University 2014, 2015, 2017

of South Alabama, University of Waterloo (Canada), 2018, 2019, 2020

Old Dominion University, Texas A&M University, University

of Tennessee, Texas State University, Missouri State University,

University of Idaho, University of Utah

Chair of The Academy of Leisure Sciences 2020 Congress on Research 2018 – 2020

and Teaching Conference Committee

Organizer and Chair of the 2020 CIRLA Conference 2019 – 2020

The Academy of Leisure Sciences 2019 Congress on Research 2018 – 2019

and Teaching Planning Committee;

Section coordinator of abstracts review for the 2019 TALS Congress

The Academy of Leisure Sciences Fellows Committee member 2019 – 2022

Reviewer coordinator – NRPA Research Sessions 2015 – 2016

2016 NRPA Conference in St. Louis

Organizer of the China-North American Leisure Studies 2014 – 2015

Network (CN-ALS Network)

Organizer of the 2015 Beijing CN-ALS Conference 2014 – 2015

Member of the program committee for the 2014 – 2016

2016 World Leisure / LARASA Congress

Grant reviewer – National Science Foundation, US 2009

Project reviewer – Economic and Social Research Council, UK 2008

Grant and proposal reviewer – Canada Research Chair 2007

and Canada Fund for Innovations programs, Canada

Symposium Organizer and co-Chair: Leisure Summit. Beijing 2013

International Studies University

Dissertation committees’ external examiner: University of Waterloo, 2009, 2011

Canada; University of Victoria, Australia

NRPA Leisure Research Symposium co-Chair 2011 – 2012

Session Chair “The Experiences of Immigrants and Refugees in 2011

Urban Areas in the U.S.” at the Association of American

Geographers Conference in Seattle, WA.

Symposium Organizer and Chair: “Korean Leisure Culture 2010

at Home and Abroad” at the 11th World Leisure Congress

in Chun-Cheon, Korea

Literary Awards Committee member / reviewer, SPRE 2010

Reviewer and section coordinator – NRPA Leisure 2006

Research Symposium in Seattle, WA

Session Chair “Public Recreation Perspective” during the 2005

Leisure Research Symposium, San Antonio, TX.

Reviewer – NRPA Leisure Research Symposium in 2005

San Antonio, TX

Member of the International Advisory Committee (IAC) for the World 2004 – 2006

Leisure Consensus Project, "Leisure and the Quality of Life."

Session Chair “Leisure and Gender II”” during the 2003

Leisure Research Symposium, St. Louis, MO.

Session Chair “Technology, Tourism and Issues of Globalization” 2003

during the Association of American Geographers Conference,

New Orleans, LA.

Member of the Steering Committee of the Leisure Futures, 2000 – 2002

International Conference, Innsbruck, Austria

Organizer of the special session on Diversity in Leisure 2002

at the 10th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Edmonton, Canada

Session Chair “Historical Geography and Demographic Processes 2001

in Immigrant Communities”, Symposium of West Lakes Division

of the Association of American Geographers, Joliet, Illinois.

Session Chair “Cultural Contexts of Leisure”, Leisure Research 1999

Symposium, Nashville, TN.

Center for Latin American Studies (CESLA), Warsaw, 1992 – 1993

Poland - planning, organizing and hosting of the

VI Congress of the International Federation of

Latin-American and Caribbean Studies (FIEALC).

University

Member of the Campus Promotion and Tenure Committee 2016 – 2018

Member of the Campus Off-Cycle Promotion and Tenure Committee 2017 – 2019

Member of the Faculty Senate 2014 – 2016

Member of the Graduate College Fellowship Board 2019 – 2022

Member of the Online Learning Operations Advisory Committee 2015 – 2017

Grant reviewer for the Immigrant Health Transitions Program, 2014

Christopher Family Foundation

Member of the steering committee for the Illinois Early 2013 – 2015

Childhood Activity Program (I-CAP)

Member of the Diversity Realized at Illinois Through Visioning 2018 – 2020

Excellence (DRIVE) Committee 2013 – 2014

Member of the Social Science Research Council, UIUC 2011 – 2013

- Chair of the sub-committee on developing

Council mission and goals

- Chair of the Awards sub-Committee

Member of the UIUC Social Science Initiative Committee 2009 – 2010

- Chair of the sub-committee on identifying university’s

social science strengths

Member of the UIUC Committee on Extended Education and 2010 – 2012

External Degrees (CEEED)

Member of the UIUC Senate Admissions Committee 2007 – 2008

2006 – 2007

Member of the UIUC Fulbright grant selection committee 2005, 2012

Campus Research Board, UIUC grant reviewer 2010, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020

College of AHS

Member of the College of AHS, Promotion and Tenure Committee 2018 – 2020

2013 – 2016

Member of the College of AHS, Executive Committee 2019 – 2021

2013 – 2016

2010 – 2012

2008 – 2010

2006

Member of the research space allocation committee 2019

Chair of the 5 Year Review committee of SHS Department Head 2019

Member of the College of AHS, Elections and Credentials Committee 2008 – 2010

Chair and member of the College of AHS, 2006 – 2007

Educational Policy Committee 2005 – 2006

Member of the College of AHS, Graduate Council 2009 – 2011

Member of the College of AHS, EEO Committee 2009 – 2012

Chair of the College of AHS, Search Committee for 2015 – 2016

an Open Rank Position in Veterans & Family Issues

Member of the College of AHS, Search Committee for 2014 – 2015

Disability: Veterans Issues

Member of the College of AHS, Search Committee for 2012 – 2013

Associate/Full Professor in Disability 2011 – 2012

2009 – 2010

Member of the College of AHS, Search Committee for 2011

Coordinator of Grants and Contracts

Member of the College of AHS, NEER grant review committee 2008 – 2009

2007 – 2008

2006 – 2007

2002 – 2004

Member of the Center for Health, Aging and Disability, College 2006 – 2007

of AHS, Strategic Planning Task Force

Member (and Chair) of the Center for Health, Aging and Disability, 2009 – 2018

College of AHS, Senior Faculty Advisory Committee

Member of the ad-hoc committee for developing 2013

The Disability Sport for Life Initiative: An Online Teacher and

Coaches Education Academy

Member and Chair of the College of AHS McCristal Awards Committee 2019

2014 – 2016

Department

Member of the evaluation committee for the Department

Head of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, UIUC 2005 – 2006

Member of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, 2005 – 2019

UIUC, Promotion and Tenure Committee

Coordinator of the Foreign Exchange Program, Department of 2003 – 2012

Recreation, Sport and Tourism, UIUC

Chair of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, 2008 – 2011

UIUC, Graduate Studies Committee

Member of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, 2019 – 2020

UIUC, Graduate Studies Committee 2014 – 2018 (ex. off.)

2007 – 2008

1999 – 2006

Member of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, 2018 – 2019

UIUC, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 2014 - 2018 (ex. off.) 2012 – 2013

Member of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, 2014 – 2018 (ex. off.)

UIUC, Head Advisory Committee 2008 – 2010

2004 – 2006

2000 – 2002

Member of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, 2019 – 2020

UIUC, Grievance Committee 2007 – 2008

2006 – 2007 2000 – 2003

Members of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, 2013

UIUC, Awards Committee

Member of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism,

UIUC, Search Committee for

- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Sport Management (Chair) 2019

- Assistant Professor of Tourism Management (Chair) 2018

- Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport (Chair) 2007 – 2008

- Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport 2006 – 2007

- Assistant/Associate Professor of Sport 2005 – 2006

- Assistant Professor of Sport 2003 – 2004

- Assistant Professor of Community and Leisure 2004 – 2005

- Assistant Professor of Leisure Behavior 2002 – 2003

- Assistant/Associate Professor of Tourism & Leisure 2001 – 2002

- Department Head 2000 – 2001

Chair of the Department of Recreation, Sport 2012 – 2013

and Tourism, UIUC, International Relations Committee 2003 – 2007

2000 – 2001

Member of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism 2015 – 2016

UIUC, International Relations Committee 2008 – 2013

Member of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, UIUC, 2009 – 2011

On-line Education Committee

Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, UIUC, 2009 – 2012

Affirmative Action Officer

Member of the RST Website Committee 2015 (ex. off.)

Chair of the RST Web Advancement Committee 2018 – 2019

Awards

Distinguished Researcher Award (The Academy of Leisure Sciences) 2020

Larine Y. Cowan Make a Difference Award for Teaching and 2019

Mentoring in Diversity (UIUC)

Best Paper Award (The Academy of Leisure Sciences Congress 2018

on Research and Teaching)

Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (College of AHS) 2017

The King James McCristal Scholar Award for excellence in research 2013

Best Legal/Legislative Article for: The effects of crime on the 2012

physical activity and outdoor recreation among Mexican-American

adolescents. Illinois Parks and Recreation Magazine, 42, 16-19.

Illinois Association of Park Districts

List of Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students,

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

RST 501* - Fall 2019

RST 230* - Fall 2019

RST 230* - Spring 2019

RST 501 – Fall 2018

RST 230 – Fall 2018

RST 230 – Spring 2018

RST 230 – Fall 2017

RST 230 – Spring 2017

RST 230 – Fall 2016

RST 230 – Spring 2016

RST 230* – Fall 20015

RST 230 – Spring 2015

RST 230 – Fall 2014

RST 429 – Spring 2014

RST 230 – Spring 2014

RST 501 – Summer 2013

RST 230 – Spring 2013

RST 555* – Spring 2012

RST 501* – Fall 2011

RST 550 – Spring 2011

RST 230 – Fall 2009

RST 555 – Spring 2009

RST 501 – Fall 2008

RST 230 – Summer 2008

RST 501 – Fall 2007

RST 230 – Fall 2007

RST 230 – Summer 2007

RST 230 – Spring 2007

LEIST 501 – Fall, 2004

LEIST 230 – Fall, 2004

LEIST 494IL – Spring, 2003

LEIST 199DI – Spring, 2003

LEIST 401 – Fall, 2003

LEIST 494IL – Spring, 2001

ANBAR Citation of Excellence for paper: Assimilation 1999

and leisure constraints: Dynamics of constraints on leisure

in immigrant populations. Journal of Leisure Research, 30,

521-555.

Province of Alberta Graduate Fellowship 1996 – 1998

Vega Graduate Scholarship 1997

University of Alberta Ph.D. Scholarship 1995 – 1996

Graduate Student Teaching Award 1996

The Warsaw University Scholarship for Outstanding

Academic Achievement (awarded annually) 1990 – 1994

Press Interviews

An interview with the News Gazette, 02/17/2019. „Ganges get blame for an increase in Danville violence.”

WCIA Champaign, “Researching reasons for violence” 6/1/2017



An interview with the News Gazette on youth in gangs study. May 25, 2017.

“UI gang study: 'Violence gives them a thrill'” published on May 31, 2017.

An interview with Chicago Tribune on youth in gangs study. May 25, 2017.

An interview with wwtw Chicago Tonight. May 25, 2017.

“Study: Thrill, Lack of Recreational Activities Attract Youth to Gangs” published on May 31, 2017.

An interview with The Wall Street Journal on migrations and sport loyalty. June 13, 2011.

An interview with Des Moines Register on soccer patterns among Mexican immigrants to Iowa - August 9, 2010

An article: Rebuilding the Economy: The summer of staying close to home, published in the Christian Science Monitor – May 30, 2009

An interview with WILL Radio on the transnational migration in Chicago and Champaign-Urbana – April 25, 2006

An article “Culture, Community and Opportunity: Striking a Chord with Minority Groups.” Published in Parks and Recreation – December 14, 2005

An article on ethnic festivals: “Substance vs. fun at festivals.” Published in the Detroit Free Press – June 15, 2005

An article on immigrants’ participation in recreational sport: “Immigrants have rooting interest.” Published in: The Philadelphia Inquirer (PA), The Charlotte Observer (N.C.), The Kansas City Star (K.A.), The Aberdeen American News (S.D.), Biloxi Sun Herald (Miss.), Fort Worth Star Telegram (Texas), Tallahassee Democrat (Fla.), The State (Columbia, S.C.), San Luis Obispo Tribune (Calif.) – January 31, 2005.

Interview for The Enterprise, MA. – October 26, 2004.

A series of articles on the study of ethnic enclosure in leisure among Korean immigrants in the U.S. Published in The Korean Times in July, 2004.

(1) UIUC Korean American Community Survey Research -30s’ are the largest age group

among immigrants and significant differences between income levels in the suburban areas and in Chicago.  (7/17/2004)

(2) UIUC Korean American Community Survey Research – High satisfaction with immigration life, but insufficient knowledge of English. (7/20/2004)

(3) UIUC Korean American Community Survey Research – Strong Korean identity, but weak attachment to Korean community. (7/21/2004)

(4) UIUC Korean American Community Survey Research – High rate of self employment, but low intimacy with other racial/ethnic groups. (7/22/2004)

(5) UIUC Korean American Community Survey Research – Passive leisure participation and little interaction with other racial/ethnic groups in leisure. (7/23/2004)

Article on the study of discrimination against Muslim Americans after September 11 “Muslims’ post-9/11 experiences studied” in The News Gazette – June 9, 2003

Interview for the California Democrat – May, 2002

Article on the Chicago Project featured in The Lawndale News – August 22, 2002

Interview for the Polish Radio 1030 WNVR – September 1, 2002

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