CURRICULUM VITAE I. PERSONAL INFORMATION · Curriculum Vitae 9/18 Michael A. Schuett 2 Assistant/Associate Professor, 1997-2002 Director, West Virginia Rural Recreation Program, 2000-2002

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CURRICULUM VITAE

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Michael A. Schuett, Professor

Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences

Texas A&M University

College Station, TX 77843-2261

[email protected] 979-845-0872

Socio-Environmental Research Lab Homepage: http://serl.tamu.edu

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II. EDUCATION

Ph.D. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL. Leisure Studies, 1991

M.S. Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA. College Instruction in Outdoor

Recreation, 1985

B.A. North Central College, Naperville, IL. Recreation Administration, 1982

Minor: Sociology

III. EXPERIENCE

Current Appointments

Professor, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University

Director, Socio-Environmental Research Lab

Previous Appointments at Texas A&M University

Associate Professor, 2003-2018

Director, Center for Socioeconomic Research & Education (CSRE), 2006-2011

Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, 2003-2010

Associate Department Head, Texas AgriLife Extension, 2007-2008

Associate Department Head, Graduate Programs, 2005

Appointments at Other Universities

West Virginia University, Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources Program, Division of

Forestry and Natural Resources, Morgantown, WV.

Chair, 2000-2002

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Assistant/Associate Professor, 1997-2002

Director, West Virginia Rural Recreation Program, 2000-2002

Faculty Coordinator Off-Campus Summer Programs, 1999-2002

Leadership Development Program, Agricultural Experiment Station, Organization and

Policy and Academic Programs Committee on Organization and Policy,

(ESCOP/ACOP), 2001-2002.

Texas State University at San Marcos, Department of Health, Physical Education and

Recreation, San Marcos, TX.

Associate Professor, 1997

Assistant Professor, 1991-1997

IV. RESEARCH

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

Lee, K*., Kang, S., Terry, W.C., & Schuett, M.A. (2018). Understanding the spatial

distribution patterns of hotels in the United States: Do amenities matter? Cogent Social

Sciences, 4, 1-17.

Landon, A., Kyle, G.T., van Riper, C., Schuett, M.A, Park, J., & Kurzawski, K. (2018).

Exploring the psychological dimensions of stewardship in recreational fisheries. North

American Journal of Fisheries Management, doi.org/10.1002/nafm.10057

Lee, K*., Dvorak, B., Schuett, M.A., & van Riper, C. (2017). Understanding spatial variation of

physical inactivity across the continental United States. Landscape and Urban Planning,

168, 61-71.

Choe, Y*., Schuett, M.A., & Sim, K. (2017). An analysis of first-time and repeat visitors

to Korean National Parks from 2007 and 2013. Journal of Mountain Science, 14(12),

2527-2539.

Schuett, M.A., Ding, C*. Kyle, G.T., & Shively, J. D. (2016). Examining the behavior,

management preferences, and socio-demographics of artificial reef users in the Gulf of

Mexico offshore Texas. North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 36, 321-328.

Schuett, M.A., Smriti, D*., & Nepal, S. (2016). Local perspectives on benefits of an

integrated conservation development project: The Annapurna Conservation Area in Nepal.

International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation, 8(7), 138-146.

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Schuett, M.A., Juhee, J., Choe, Y*., & Sim, K. (2016). The effect of services and facilities

on seniors’ visitation experiences in Seoraksan National Park, Korea. Journal of Women

and Aging, 32(3), 1-21.

Lu, J*. Hung, K., Wang, L., Schuett, M.A., & Hu, L. (2016). Do perceptions of time affect

outbound-travel motivations and intention? Tourism Management, 53, 1-12.

Wallen, K., Landon, A.C., Kyle, G.T., Schuett, M.A., Leitz, J., & Kurzawski., K. (2016). Issues

of mode effects and response rates in survey-based research: Implications for recreational

fisheries management. North American Journal of Fisheries Management, 36, 852-863.

Lee, K*., & Schuett, M.A. (2014). Exploring spatial variations in the relationships

between residents' recreation demand and associated factors: A case study in Texas.

Applied Geography, 53, 213-222.

Schuett, M.A., Kyle, G.T., Leitz, J., Kurzawski, K., & Lee, K*. (2014). Anglers’ motivations

for volunteering with fishing or conservation organizations. Fisheries, 39(7), 305-311.

Lu, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2014). Examining the relationship between motivation, enduring

I involvement and volunteer experience: The case of outdoor recreation voluntary I

associations. Leisure Sciences, 36(1), 68-87.

Dahal, S*., Nepal, S., & Schuett, M.A. (2014). Examining marginalized communities and

local conservation institutions: The case of Nepal’s Annapurna Conservation area.

Environmental Management, 53(1), 219-230.

Barthel-Canales, G.G*., & Schuett, M.A. (2014). Perception of Mexican hunters toward exotic

game species. Sociedad, Estado y Territorio, 3(2), 73-90.

Ding, C*., & Schuett, M.A. (2013). Examining the motivation and involvement of

Chinese rock climbers. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 5(1),

54-73.

Kang, M., & Schuett, M.A. (2013). Determinants of sharing travel experiences in

socialmedia. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 30(1), 93-107.

Shingote-Jhamvar, R*., & Schuett, M.A. (2013). The predators of Junnar: Local peoples’

knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes towards leopards and leopard conservation. Human

Dimensions of Wildlife, 18(1), 32-44.

Bentley, A. L*., & Schuett, M.A. (2012). On the border in Everglades and Dry Tortugas

National Parks: Federal law enforcement perspectives on response to Cuban immigrant

landings. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 30(2), 63-84.


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Lu, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2012). Examining the role of voluntary associations in environmental

management: The case of the Sam Houston National Forest. Environmental Management,

49(2), 334-346.

Pierskalla, C.D., Schuett, M.A., & Thompson, K. A. (2011). Management perceptions of off-

highway vehicle use on national forest system lands in Appalachia. Northern Journal of

Applied Forestry, 28(4), 172-178.

Schuett, M.A., Lu, J*., Ditton, R.B., & Tseng, Y.P. (2010). Sociodemographics, motivations,

and behavior: The case of Texas anglers 1989-2004. Human Dimensions of Wildlife,

15(4), 247-261.

Schuett, M.A., Le, L., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (2010). Who visits U.S. national parks: Analysis of

park visitors and visitation 1990-2008. World Leisure Journal, 52(3), 200-210.

Oh, J., & Schuett, M.A. (2010). Exploring expenditure-based segmentation for rural

tourism: Overnight stay visitors versus excursionists to fee-fishing sites. Journal of Travel

and Tourism Marketing, 27(1), 31-50.

Tseng, Y.P., Kyle, G.T., Shafer, S., Graefe, A.R., Bradle, T.A., & Schuett, M.A. (2009).

Exploring the crowding-satisfaction relationship in recreational boating. Environmental

Management, 43(3), 496-507.

Schuett, M.A., Warnick, R.B., & Lu, J*. (2009). A qualitative analysis of national outdoor

recreation surveys. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 27(2), 46-59.

Schuett, M.A., Jacob, J., Lu, J*., & Respess, L. (2008). Keeping our charm: Residents,

growth and quality of life issues in a small but growing Texas coastal community.

Journal of Extension, 46(6). [electronic version].

Schuett, M.A., Lu, J*., Fannin, D., & Bowser, G. (2007). The wildland urban interface and

the national forests of East Texas. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 25(4),

6-24.

Schuett, M.A., & Pierskalla, C. D., (2007). Managing for site preferences and characteristics:

The case of fee-fishing anglers. Environmental Management, 39(2), 164-177.

Seiser, P*., & Schuett, M.A. (2006). Defining the concept of cave wilderness and its

designation values. International Journal of Wilderness, 12(2), 8-16.

Schuett, M.A., & Ostergren, D. (2003). Environmental concern and involvement of individuals

in selected voluntary associations. Journal of Environmental Education, 34(4), 30-38.


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Schuett, M.A, Selin, S.W., & Carr, D.S. (2002). Profiling collaborative natural resource

initiatives and active participants. Northern Journal of Applied Forestry, 19(4), 155-160.

Schuett, M.A., Selin, S.W., & Carr, D.S. (2001). Making it work: Collaboration in natural

resource management. Environmental Management, 27(4), 587-593.

Selin, S.W., Schuett, M.A., & Carr, D.S. (2000). Modeling stakeholders’ perceptions of

collaborative initiative effectiveness. Society & Natural Resources, 13(8), 735-746.

Schuett, M.A., Whisman, A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (2000). An importance-performance

evaluation of selected programs in the National Center for Recreation and Conservation.

Park Science, 20(2), 30-35.

Carr, D.S., Selin, S.W., & Schuett, M.A. (1998). Managing public forests: Understanding

the role of collaborative planning. Environmental Management, 22(5), 767-776.

Schuett, M.A., Selin, S.W., & Carr, D. S. (1998). Collaborative planning and National

Forest planning and management: A preliminary perspective from external partners.

Northern Journal of Applied Forestry, 15(3), 1-6.

Selin, S.W., Schuett, M.A., & Carr, D. S. (1997). Has collaborative planning taken root in the

National Forests? Journal of Forestry, 95(5), 25-28.

Schuett, M.A. (1997). State park directors’ perceptions of mountain biking. Environmental

Management, 21(2), 239-246.

Schuett, M.A., & Holmes, T. P. (1996). Using a collaborative approach to developing a

regional bicycle tourism plan. Journal of Hospitality and Leisure Marketing, 4(1), 83-95.

Hollenhorst, S.J., Schuett, M.A., Olson, D., & Chavez, D. (1995). An examination of the

characteristics, preferences, and attitudes of mountain bike users of the national forests.

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 13(3), 41-51.

Schuett, M.A. (1995). Predictors of social group participation in whitewater kayaking.

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 13(2), 42-54.

Schuett, M.A. (1994). Environmental preference and risk recreation: The case of whitewater

kayakers. The Journal of Environmental Education, 25(2), 9-14.

Wicks, B.E., & Schuett, M.A. (1993). Using travel brochures to target frequent travelers and

"big spenders." Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 2(2-3), 77-90.


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Schuett, M.A. (1993). Refining measures of adventure recreation involvement. Leisure

Sciences, 15(3), 205-216.

Schuett, M.A. (1993). Amish perceptions of tourism in an Illinois Amish community. Journal of

Hospitality and Leisure Marketing, 1(3), 63-78.

Schuett, M.A. (1993). Information sources and risk recreation: The case of white water

kayakers. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 11(1), 67-77.

Schuett, M.A. (1992). Juvenile restitution and outdoor adventure: Prevention strategy for

youth-at-risk. Leisure Information Quarterly, 18(2), 3-5.

Wicks, B.E., & Schuett, M.A. (1991). Examining the role of tourism promotion through the use

of brochures. Tourism Management, 12(4), 301-312.

Book Chapters

Schuett, M.A., Scott, D., & O’Leary, J.T. (2008). Factors impacting participation in

hunting, fishing, and wildlife-associated recreation. In M. Manfredo, Pathways to success:

Integrating human dimensions into fisheries and wildlife management (pp. 18-30).

Washington D.C.: Island Press.

Wicks, B.E., & Schuett, M.A. (1993). Using travel brochures to target frequent travelers and

"big spenders." In M. Uyssal and D. R. Fesenmaier, Communication and channel systems

in tourism marketing (pp. 77-90). New York: Haworth Press.

Grants and Funding Awarded

Career funding has totaled $3,489,705.00 with $2,308,044.00 attributable to my program.


2017. Gemini Incorporated, Cannon Falls, MN. Mt. Sharon Project Memorial ($25,328);

Bardenhagen, E., (PI), & Schuett, M.A., (Co-PI).

2016-2017. USDA Forest Service, Washington, DC. Strategic Partnership Assessment

($119,174); Bixler, P., (PI) & Schuett, M.A. (PI).

2016. Korea National Park Service, Seoul, Korea. Social Science in the U.S. National

Parks ($7,635); Schuett, M.A. (PI).

2015-2018. Texas A&M University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Graduate

Research Assistantship Supplement Title ($56,679); Schuett, M.A. (PI).


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2015-2016. Texas Parks and Wildlife, Austin, TX. Texas Licensed Angler Survey

($55,221); Kyle, G.T., (PI), & Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2015. International Association of Fire Chiefs, Fairfax, VA. Evaluation of the Ready, Set,

Go! Program ($31,707); Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Kyle, G.T., (PI).

2014-2016. Texas A&M University, Division of Research, Tier One Program, College

Station, TX. Integrating Multidisciplinary Research and High Impact Learning into

Undergraduate and Graduate Education ($300,000); Brightsmith, D.J., Fitzgerald, L.,

Stronza, A. (PIs), & Schuett, M. A., (Co-PI).

2014. Texas Parks and Wildlife, Austin, TX. Electronic Survey of Licensed Texas Anglers:

Potential Revisions to Regulations Impacting Spotted Seatrout and Flounder Fisheries

($8,625); Kyle, G. T., (PI), & Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2013-2014. Texas Parks and Wildlife, Austin, TX. Socio-Economic Study of Texas Artificial

Reefs ($128,033); Schuett, M. A., (PI), & Kyle, G.T., (PI).

2013-2014. Texas A&M University, Division of Research. Examining the Relationship

between National Parks and Adjacent Communities: Understanding Stakeholders’

Perspectives ($17,822); Matarrita-Cascante, D., (PI), & Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2012-2013. National Park Service, Southeast Region, Atlanta, GA. Illegal Immigrants in

South Florida’s National Parks ($8,437); Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Matarrita-Cascante,

D., (PI).

2012-2013. Texas Parks and Wildlife, Austin, TX. Texas Licensed Angler Survey ($75,271);

Kyle, G.T., (PI), & Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2012. Outdoor Foundation, Boulder, CO. Annual Outdoor Recreation Participation Study

($3,750); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2012. Texas A & M University, RREA, College Station, TX. Nature Tourism Business

Operators – Motivation and Barriers to Participation in Professional Nature Tourism

Associations ($3,840). Phillips, M., (PI), & Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2011. Texas Parks and Wildlife, Austin, TX. 2007 Amistad Angler Survey Report ($22,457);

Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Kyle, G.T., (Co-PI).

2011. Texas Parks and Wildlife, Austin, TX. 2009 Texas Statewide Angler Survey Report

($22,457); Kyle, G, T., (PI), & Schuett, M.A., (Co-PI).

2010. National Park Service, Social Science Program, Washington D.C. Visitor Services


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Data Project ($14,496); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2010-2011. National Park Service, Atlanta, GA. Examining Demographic and Socio-economic

Changes in Texas National Park Units ($30,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2010-2011. National Park Service, Southeast Region, Atlanta, GA. Issues Facing South

Florida/Caribbean Parks in the Southeast Region ($32,179); Schuett, M.A., (PI), &

Matarrita-Cascante, D., (PI).



2010. Texas Parks and Wildlife, Austin, TX. Texas Outdoor Recreation Participation Data

Trends ($6,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2010. National Park Service, Visitor Services Project. New Bedford Whaling Museum

Survey ($2,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2010. National Park Service, Southeast Region, Atlanta, GA. Issues Facing South

Florida/Caribbean Parks in the Southeast Region: A Scoping Process ($6,815);

Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Matarrita-Cascante, D., (PI).

2010. Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, Austin, TX.

Managing Texas Tourism Contracts ($56,776); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2009-2010. National Park Service, Social Science Program, Washington D.C. Visitor

Services Web Interface ($40,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2009. Texas A&M University (AgriLife Research). Operations Funding for the Center for

Socioeconomic Research & Education ($7,500); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2009. National Park Service, Visitor Services Project. Bryce Canyon National Park


2009. Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, Austin, TX. Texas

Tourism Contracts ($95,265); Schuett, M.A., (PI).



2008. USDA Forest Service, St. Paul, MN. Predicting Changing Recreation Visitation

Rates Through the Analysis of Secondary Databases ($10,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).


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2008. National Park Service, Visitor Services Project. Everglades National Park Survey

($2,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2008. Texas A&M University (AgriLife Research & Extension). Support for the Center

for Socioeconomic Research & Education ($15,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).


Managing Texas Tourism Contracts (91,968). Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2007-2008. National Park Service, Washington D.C. Development of Enhanced Database

Prototype for Visitor Services Project ($42,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).



2007. National Park Service, Visitor Services Project. Agate Fossil Beds National

Monument Survey ($2,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2007. United States Geological Survey, Denver, CO. Federal Geographic Data Committee

Metadata Workshop Support ($25,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2007. Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin, TX. Recreational Boating Use Study:

Lakes Travis, Lyndon B. Johnson and Austin ($7,000); Kyle, G.T., Shafer, S., Graefe,

A., Absher, J., Ivy, M., & Schuett, M.A., (Co-PI)

2007-2008. Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism, Austin, TX.

Nature Tourism Operators Inventory in Texas ($30,000); Phillips, M., (PI), & Schuett,

M.A., (Co-PI).

2007-2008. Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, Austin, TX.

Sources of Assistance and Developing Tourism in Your Community Manuals Online

($22,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2006. National Park Service, Visitor Services Project. Golden Spike National Historical

Site Survey ($2,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2006. National Park Service, Washington D.C. Government Performance and Results Act

(GPRA) Survey ($6,100); Schuett, M.A., (PI), Whisman, S.A., & Hollenhorst,

S.J.


Managing Texas Tourism Contracts ($71,018). Schuett, M.A, (PI).


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2006. Texas A&M University, RREA. Regional Workshops to Promote Diversity in Urban Park

and Recreation Offerings ($10,548); Scott, D., (Co-PI) Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Shafer, S.,

(Co-PI).

2006. Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, Austin, TX. Sources

of Assistance and Developing Tourism in Your Community Manuals Updates

($30,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2006. National Park Service, Atlanta, GA. Examining Demographic and Socioeconomic

Changes in Four Park Units in the Northeastern Region ($2,000); Schuett, M.A, (PI).

2006-2008. National Park Service, Southeast Region, Atlanta, GA. Storm Hazard

Analyses ($220,899); Kyle, G.T., (PI), O’Leary, J.T., Schuett, M.A., (Co-PI),

Beavers, R., & Bowser, G.

2005. National Park Service, Washington D.C. Concept Plan for an Enhanced Information

System for Visitor Services Project Datasets ($28,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2005. Office of the Governor, Economic Development and Tourism, Austin, TX. Managing

Texas Tourism Contracts ($62,684); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2005. Texas Parks and Wildlife, Austin, TX. Inventory, Analysis, and Recommendations for the

Texas Trails Plan ($15,065); Shafer, S., (PI), Schuett, M.A., (Co-PI), & Scott, D., (C-PI).


(GPRA) Survey ($18,575); Schuett, M.A., (PI), Whisman, S. A., & Hollenhorst, S. J.

2005. National Park Service, Visitor Services Project. Fort Sumter National Monument


2005. Texas A&M University, RREA. Monitoring Visitor-Induced Ecological Impacts:

Development of Training Materials and Workshops in Texas ($9,500); Nepal, S.K.,

(PI), & Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2004-2005. National Park Service, Southeast Region, Atlanta, GA. The Leadership and

Diversity Initiative ($30,187); Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Bowser, G., (PI)

2004-2005. National Park Service, Southeast Region, Atlanta, GA. Examining the

Relationship between Local Communities and Urban Serving Units ($15,980);

Schuett, M. A., (PI), Scott, D., Shafer, S., & Kyle, G. T.




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2004. National Park Service, Visitor Services Project. John Day Fossil Beds National

Monument Survey ($2,000); Schuett, M.A, (PI).

2004-2005. Bureau of Land Management, Washington D.C. and the National Interagency

Fire Center, Boise, ID. Bureau of Land Management Fire Programs Partner

Satisfaction Project ($45,425); Schuett, M.A., (PI).


(GPRA) Survey ($31,220); Schuett, M.A., (PI), Whisman, S. A., & Hollenhorst, S.J.

2004. United States Geological Survey, Denver, CO. Federal Geographic Data Committee

Metadata Workshop Support ($49,987); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2003. Texas A&M University, RREA. Texas Urban Park Initiative: Cooperating with the

National Park Service to Examine Diverse Audiences ($9,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2003. National Park Service, Visitor Services Project. Capulin Volcano National

Monument Survey ($2,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).




(GPRA) Survey ($58,226); Schuett, M.A., (PI), Whisman, S.A., & Hollenhorst, S. J.

West Virginia University

2002. USDA Forest Service, Washington D.C. Evaluating Outcomes of a Rural Community

Assistance Program: Case Studies ($20,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Selin, S., (PI).

2002. West Virginia University Office of Service Learning (W.K. Kellogg Foundation

“Community Partnerships” Program). Volunteer Trail Maintenance Program on the

Mon and Decker’s Creek Trails in Monongalia and Preston Counties, WV: Phase III

($35,380); Schuett, M.A., (PI), Pings, P., & Belling, E.


(GPRA) Survey ($51,188); Schuett, M.A., (PI), Whisman, S.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J.

2002. National Park Service, Visitor Services Project. Hopewell Furnace National

Historic Site Survey ($2,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2001. Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA. West Virginia Rural

Recreation Program (250,000); Schuett, M.A.


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2001. US Department of Agriculture, Washington D.C. Aquaculture Food and Marketing

Development Project: Fee Fishing Experiences & Willingness to Pay ($109,563);

Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Pierskalla, C.D., (PI).

2001. Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Development Coalition, Inc. Nitro, WV. Trail User Fee

Policy Manual ($21,900); Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Whisman, S.A.

2001. National Park Service, Washington D.C. Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance

Program ($12,000); Selin, S., (PI), & Schuett, M.A., (PI).

2001. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington, WV. Interpretation Coordination and

Heritage Tourism Development at Bulltown Historic Area ($16,500); Wang, T., (PI),

Selin, S., Schuett, M.A., (Co-PI), & Pierskalla, C.D.



2001. USDA Forest Service, Washington D.C. Title: Evaluating Outcomes of a Rural

Community Assistance Program ($7,500); Schuett, M.A., (PI)., &Selin, S., (PI).

2001. West Virginia University’s Office of Service Learning (W.K. Kellogg Foundation

“Community Partnerships” Program). Volunteer Trail Maintenance Program on the

Mon and Decker’s Creek Trails in Monongalia and Preston Counties, WV: Phase II

($10,955); Pings, P., (PI), Schuett, M.A., (Co-PI), & Belling, E.


Assistance Program ($15,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Selin, S. (PI)




“Community Partnerships” Program. Developing a Rural Recreation Program for

West Virginia Organization ($15,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Selin, S., (PI).

2000. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington, WV. Interpretation Coordination and

Heritage Tourism Development at Bulltown Historic Area in Braxton County, WV

($6,188); Wang, T., (PI), Selin, S., & Schuett, M.A., (Co-PI).

2000. National Park Service, Philadelphia, PA. NPS Rivers, Trails & Conservation

Assistance Program ($12,000); Schuett, M. A., (PI), & Selin, S., (PI).


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“Community Partnerships” Program). Developing a Summer Park and Recreation

Program for Taylor County ($15,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Selin, S., (PI).

1999-2000. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, Charleston, WV. Monitoring

and Data Management for Limits of Acceptable Change (LAC) River Management

Plan on the New, Gauley, Cheat, Shenandoah, and Tygart Rivers of West Virginia

($30,410); Hollenhorst, S.J., (PI), Schuett, M.A., (Co-PI), & Whisman, A.


Assistance Conference ($15,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Selin, S., (PI).


(GPRA) Survey ($34,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI), Whisman, A., & Hollenhorst, S.J.

1999. (W.K. Kellogg Foundation “Community Partnerships” Program). Volunteer Trail

Maintenance Program Organization: West Virginia University Office of Service

Learning ($10,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI), & Pings, P., (Co-PI).

1999. National Park Service, Philadelphia, PA. Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance

Program ($26,000); Selin, S., (PI), & Schuett, M.A., (PI).


(GPRA) Survey ($25,000). Hollenhorst, S.J., (PI), & Schuett, M.A., (PI), Whisman, A.

1998. Girl Scouts of America, Washington D.C. Student Support for Camp Roy Weller

($42,000); Selin, S., (PI), Wang, T., & Schuett, M.A., (Co-PI).

1998. USDA Forest Service, North Central Station, St. Paul, MN. Evaluating Outcomes

of a Rural Community Assistance Conference ($10,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI), &

Selin, S., (PI).

Texas State University

1997. USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Experiment Station, Riverside, CA. Surveying

Multiple Trail Users: Understanding Conflict ($2,724); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

1997-1998. USDA Forest Service, North Central Station, St. Paul, MN. A Typology of

Collaborative Natural Resource Initiatives ($30,000); Selin, S., (PI), & Schuett, M.A.,

(PI).

1996. USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Station, Riverside, CA. Surveying Multiple

Trail Customers: Understanding Conflict II ($10,800); Schuett, M.A., (PI).


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1995-1996. USDA Forest Service, Washington D.C. (Policy Analysis Unit). Shared

Leadership in Forest Planning and Management ($30,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

1995. USDA Forest Service, Riverside, CA. Title: A Study of Environmental Attitudes

and Issues of Conflict Among Outdoor Recreation Participants ($14,674); Schuett,

M.A., (PI).

1995. Texas State University, Research Enhancement Grants Program. An Examination of

Mountain Biking Management in the State Parks ($2,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

1994. USDA Forest Service, North Central Station, St. Paul, MN. Collaborative Planning

and Ecosystem Management: A Literature Synthesis ($15,478); Schuett, M.A,. (PI).

1994. Adirondack North Country Association, Saranac Lake, NY. A Master Plan for

Bicycling in the North Country ($6,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

1994. Educare Institute, Texas State University. Training Manual of Team Building Activities

($2,500); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

1993-1994. USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Station, Riverside, CA. A National Study

of Mountain Biking: User Characteristics, Attitudes, Conflicts, and Communication

($39,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

1992-1993. USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Station, Riverside, CA. An Examination

of the Characteristics, Preferences, and Attitudes of Mountain Bike Users of the National

Forests: A Preliminary Analysis ($34,000); Schuett, M.A., (PI).

1990. USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Station, Riverside, CA. Testing the

Adventure Model for Outdoor Adventure Recreation Participation ($6,770); Schuett,

M.A., (PI).

V. PUBLICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL OUTPUT

Manuscripts in Progress

Ding, C*., & Schuett, M.A. Volunteerism at natural resource management agencies: Examining

the effects of volunteers’ motivations, satisfaction and generativity on volunteer

commitment. Manuscript in final preparation.

Choe, Y*., & Schuett, M.A. Examining the relationship between stakeholders and Everglades

National Park. Manuscript in final preparation.


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Refereed Conference Proceedings Papers

Warnick, R.B., & Schuett, M.A. (2011). National Park Service visitation and interest in the

outdoors-An update through 2010. Proceedings of the 2011 Northeastern Recreation

Research Conference.

Warnick, R. B., Schuett, M.A., Kuentzel, W.K., More, T.A., & Stevens, T. (2011). National

Park Service visitation and interest in outdoor activities: An update through 2009.

Proceedings of the 2011 Northeastern Recreation Research Conference.

Lu, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2009). Understanding visitors’ attitudes toward fees: The case of a

privately leased nature tourism site in China. Proceedings of the International Society of

Travel and Tourism Educators, 337-345.

Lu, J*., Schuett, M.A., Wolber, N., & Ditton, R. B. (2009). Longitudinal analysis of Fishing

behavior among Texas anglers (1990-2006). Proceedings of the 2009 Northeastern

Recreation Research Conference, 128-134.

Warnick, R. B., Schuett, M.A., Kuentzel, W.K., & More, T.A. (2009). Changes in national park

visitation (2000-2008) and interest in outdoor activities (1993-2008). Proceedings of the

2009 Northeastern Recreation Research Conference, 204-213.

Lu, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2008). Keeping our charm: Residents, growth and quality of life

issues in a small but growing Texas coastal community. Proceedings of the 2008

Northeastern Recreation Research Conference, 292-297.

Thompson, K., Pierskalla, C.D, & Schuett, M. A. (2007). Management perceptions of off-

highway vehicle use on national forest system lands in Appalachia. Proceedings of the


Zongxiang, M., Pierskalla, C.D., & Schuett, M.A. (2006). Connecting WV fee-fishing

businesses with the larger tourism market through the development of tourism packages.

Proceedings of the 2006 Northeastern Recreation Research Conference, 197-205.

Schuett, M.A., & Bowser, G. (2006). Managers’ perceptions of issues in serving racial and

ethnic minorities in urban parks. The George Wright Forum, 23(4), 40-48.

Moldovanyi, A., Pierskalla, C.D., & Schuett, M.A. (2004). Examining specialization for a

fishing subactivity: Is activity and place specialization better understood at the activity or

subactivity level. Proceedings of the 2004 Northeastern Recreation Research Conference,

412-415.


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Fields, J. N., Moldovanyi, A., Pierskalla, C.D., & Schuett, M.A. (2003). Determining

standards of quality for fee fishing establishments in West Virginia. Proceedings of the


Schuett, M.A., & Seiser, P*. (2001). Trails research: Where do we go from here? Proceedings

of the 2001 Northeastern Recreation Research Conference, 333-335.

Schuett, M.A., Hollenhorst, S.J., & Whisman, A. (1999). The Government Performance and

Results Act survey: Results from selected programs of the National Park Service. In

Harmon, D. (Ed). On the Future of Communities: Proceedings of the 10th George Wright

Conference on Research and Resource Management in Parks and on Public Lands, (pp.

34- 40) Hancock, MI: George Wright Society.

Schuett, M.A., Selin, S.W., & Carr, D.S. (1998). An examination of effectiveness in the

collaborative management of natural resources. Proceedings of the 1998 Northeastern

Recreation Research Conference, 42-45.

Selin, S.W., Schuett, M.A., & Carr, D.S. (1996). Collaborative planning and the USDA Forest

Service: Land manager perspectives. Proceedings of the 1996 Northeastern Recreation

Research Conference, 101-104.

Phelan, M., Schuett, M.A., & McGuire, F.A. (1996). Student perceptions of internships and

their professional preparation: An exploratory study. Proceedings of the Southwest

District AAHPERD, 15, 15-25.

Schuett, M.A. (1995). Outdoor recreation participation and demand trends. Proceedings of the

Fourth International Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Trends Symposium, 4, 39-42.

Holmes, T.P., & Schuett, M.A. (1995). Bicycle tourism development in the Adirondack North

Country region of New York State. Proceedings of the 1995 Northeastern Recreation

Research Conference, 17-23.

Schuett, M.A. (1995). Mountain bike use on public lands: What's the policy? Contributed

Papers, 8th Conference on Research and Resource Management in Parks and Public

Lands. George Wright Society, 8, 224-231.

Hollenhorst, S.J., Schuett, M.A., & Olson, D. (1995). Conflicts and issues related to Mountain

biking in the national forests: A multi methodological approach. Proceedings of the

Second Symposium on Social Aspects and Recreation Research, 2, 7-10 (USDA General

Technical Report, PSW-156, 1995).

Schuett, M.A. (1992). Social interaction in adventure recreation participation. Proceedings of

the First Symposium on Social Aspects and Recreation Research, 1, 63-64.


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Phelan, C.M., & Schuett, M.A. (1990). Performance appraisal in leisure services. The major

legal considerations. Proceedings of the Intermountain Leisure Symposium, 10, 231-247.

Schuett, M.A., Phelan, C.M., & McGuire, F.A. (1989). Motivational differences for pleasure

travel across the lifespan. Proceedings of the Intermountain Leisure Symposium, 10, 77-

85.

Research Presentations (Volunteer/Submitted)

International

Kyle, G.T., Landon, A.C., Wallen, K.E., Schuett, M.A., Leitz, J., & Kurzawski, K. (2018,

August). Error (coverage/sampling/nonresponse) in survey research. 9th International

Conference on Monitoring and Management of Visitors in Recreational and Protected

Areas, Bordeaux, France.

Schuett, M.A., Choe, Y*., & Matarrita-Cascante, D. (2015, August). Examining the

relationship between stakeholders and U.S. national parks: The case of Everglades

National Park. 4th European Congress for Conservation Biology, Montpelier, France.

Lu, J*., Schuett, M.A., & Hung, K. (2014, June). Motivation to travel abroad: The effect of

time perspective. ApacCHRIE, Annual International Conference on Tourism, Athens,

Greece.

Lu, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2012, September). Examining the relationship between motivation,

enduring involvement, and organizational engagement: The case of outdoor recreation

voluntary associations. World Leisure Congress, Remini, Spain.

Schuett, M.A., Scott, D., & Shafer, S. (2006, June). U.S. Outdoor recreation participation data:

What can you believe? International Symposium on Society and Resource Management,

Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Schuett, M.A., & Chavez, D. (1999, July). Profiling off-highway vehicle enthusiasts: A national

study. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Brisbane,

Queensland, Australia.

Chavez, D., & Schuett, M.A. (1999, July). Comparing two national surveys: Mountain

bicyclists and off-highway vehicle users. International Symposium on Society and

Resource Management, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Selin, S.W., Schuett, M.A., & Carr, D.S. (1997, February). Collaborative planning and natural

resource management in the Americas: Potential and pitfalls. International Symposium on

Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management in the Americas, Belize City,


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Belize.

Schuett, M.A. (1993, May). Information sources and risk recreation: The case of whitewater

kayakers. Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

National, State, and Local

Ghoshal, A*., & Schuett, M.A. (2018, June). Understanding the human-tiger relationship in the

Sunderbans of India and Bangladesh. International Symposium on Society and Resource

Management, Snowbird, UT.

Ding, C*., & Schuett, M.A. (2018, June). Volunteerism at natural resource management

agencies: Examining the effects of motivation, satisfaction, and generativity on volunteer

commitment. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Snowbird,

UT.

Spears, E*., Schuett, M.A. (2018, June). Texas landowners’ relationship with lands and

decisions to participate in private land conservation programs. International Symposium

on Society and Resource Management, Snowbird, UT.

Song, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2018, June). The use of social media in National Parks: Is there

any relationship between park characteristics and Facebook activities? International

Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Snowbird, UT.

Bardenhagen, E., Bao, M., Schuett, M.A., & Song, J. (2017, June). Celebrating the American

experience. Design conceptualization: Mt. Sharon recreation area, Custer, SD., Gemini

Incorporated, Cannon Falls, MN.

Schuett, M.A., Song, J., & Bixler, R. (2017, November). Exploring partner relationships with

the U.S. Forest Service. Society of American Foresters Convention, Albuquerque, NM.

Lee, K., & Schuett, M.A. (2017, April). Exploring the determinants of spatial cluster patterns of

hotels in the U.S. Korea America Hospitality & Tourism Educators Association, Las

Vegas, NV.

Spears, E*., & Schuett, M.A. (2017, March). Private land management: Preserving the beauty

of America’s landscapes. Ecological Integration Symposium, College Station, TX.

Song, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2017, March). Examining the potential use of Facebook as an

educational tool in Texas State Parks. Ecological Integration Symposium, College Station,

TX.

Spears, E*., & Schuett, M.A. (2017, March). Socio-psychological determinants of private land


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conservation; Examining landowners’ relationship with land. Graduate Student Research

Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

Song, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2017, March). An analysis of Facebook as a communication tool in

Texas state parks. Graduate Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College

Station, TX.

Schuett, M.A., Taggart, M*., & Mitchell, M. (2016, November). Examining Forest Service

volunteers in the southern region 2010-2015. Society of American Foresters Convention,

Madison, WI.

Jones, C.D., & Schuett, M.A. (2016, July). Modelling river use and human impacts with special

recreation permits. North American Conference for Conservation Biology, Madison, WI.

Landon, A.C., Kyle, G.T., Schuett, M.A., van Riper, C.J., Park, J., Leitz, J., & Kurzawski, K.

(2016, August). The recreational angler as ecosystem steward. American Fisheries

Society, Kansas City, KS.

Landon, A.C., Kyle, G.T., Schuett, M.A., van Riper, C.J., Park, J., Leitz, J., & Kurzawski, K.

(2016, April). The recreational angler as ecosystem steward. Northeastern Recreation

Research Symposium, Annapolis, MD.

Choe, Y*., Schuett, M.A., & Matarrita-Cascante, D. (2016, April). Exploring relationships

between stakeholders and U.S. national parks: The case of Everglades National Park.

Northeastern Recreation Research Conference, Annapolis, MD.

Kyle, G.T., Landon, A.C., Wallen, K.E., Schuett, M.A., Leitz, J., & Kurzawski. K. (2016,

January). Error (coverage/sampling/nonresponse) in survey research. American Fisheries

Society, Kerrville, TX.

Schuett, M.A., Ding, C*., & Kyle, G.T. (2015, June). Market segmentation by artificial reef

users’ motivation in the Gulf of Mexico. International Symposium on Society and

Resource Management, Charleston, SC.

Lee, G*., & Schuett, M.A. (2015, June). Examining the relationship between Facebook and

park visitation. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management,

Charleston, SC.

Wallen, K., Landon, A.C., Kyle, G. T., & Schuett, M. A. (2014, October). An examination

of response mode bias in a statewide survey of licensed Texas anglers. Human

Dimensions of Wildlife Conference, Estes Park, CO.

Choe, Y*., Mataritta, D., Xu, Y., Sene-Harper, A., Schuett, M.A., & Barthel-Canales, G*.


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(2014, August). Examining the relationship between national parks and adjacent

communities: Understanding stakeholders’ perspectives. Rural Sociological Society

Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

Wallen, K., Landon, A., Kyle, G. T., & Schuett, M. A. (2013, November). Response rate

decline and survey methodology: Implications for Texas fisheries management. Gulf and

Caribbean Fisheries Institute, Corpus Christi, TX.

Choe, Y*., & Schuett, M.A. (2013, June). Residents’ perceptions of the social impacts of the

World Expo 2010 Shanghai. International Symposium on Society and Resource

Management, Estes Park, CO.

Schuett, M.A., & Choe, Y*. (2013, June). Examining Korean national park visitation: The case

of urban parks (Bukhansan). International Symposium on Society and Resource

Management, Estes Park, CO.

Lee, K*., & Schuett, M.A. (2013, April). Exploring spatial variations in the relationship

between national park visitation and associated factors in Texas counties. American

Association of Geographers, Los Angeles, CA.

Choe, Y*., & Schuett, M.A. (2013, March). Korean national park visitation: An analysis of

first-time, repeat and frequent visitors. George Wright Society Conference, Denver, CO.

Schuett, M.A., & Lee, K*. (2012, October). Mobile technologies and outdoor recreation:

Participants’ use and attitudes. Society of American Foresters Convention, Spokane, WA.

Landon, A., Kyle, G. T, Schuett, M.A., Leitz, J., Reichers, R., Kurzawski, K., & Taylor, J.

(2012, August). Species preference, motivation and consumptive orientation among Texas

anglers. American Fisheries Society, Minneapolis, MN.

Landon, A., Kyle, G. T., Schuett, M.A., Reichers, R., Leitz, J., & Kurzawski, K. (2012,

August). The human dimensions of Texas angling: A 20 year analysis. American Fisheries

Society, Minneapolis, MN.

Schuett, M.A., & Lee, K*. (2012, April). The use of technology in outdoor recreation

participation: An analysis of the Outdoor Foundation’s annual survey. National

Association of Recreation Resource Planners, Baton Rouge, LA.

Jones, C.D., & Schuett, M.A. (2012, April). Assessing environmental attitudes, communication,

and commitment for managing impacts at a proposed state climbing park. National

Association of Recreation Resource Planners, Baton Rouge, LA.

Lee, K*., & Schuett, M.A. (2012, April). Examining temporal and spatial socio-demographic

patterns around Texas national parks. National Association of Recreation Resource


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Planners, Baton Rouge, LA.

Warnick, R.B., & Schuett, M.A. (2012, April). National Park Service visitation and interest in

the outdoors-An update through 2011. Northeastern Recreation Research Conference,

Cooperstown, NY.

Landon, A., Kyle, G.T., Schuett, M.A., Leitz, J., Kurzawski, K., & Taylor, J. (2012,

February). Texas anglers: Trends in selected socio-demographic variables from 1989-

2009. American Fisheries Society, Galveston, TX.

Schuett, M.A., & Lu, J*. (2011, November). Forest management in Texas: Concerns of

recreation and environmental groups. Society of American Foresters Convention,

Honolulu, HI.

Kuentzel, W. K., More, T.A., Schuett, M.A., Stevens, T., Stewart, S.I, & Warnick, R. B. (2011,

June). Changing visitation patterns to U.S. national parks. International Symposium on

Society and Resource Management, Madison, WI.

Bentley, A*., Schuett, M.A., & Matarrita-Cascante, D. (2011, June). On the border in the

Everglades and Dry Tortugas: Identifying perspectives on response to migrant landings in

south Florida’s national parks. International Symposium on Society and Resource

Management, Madison, WI.

Shingote, R*., & Schuett, M.A. (2011, June). The predators of Junnar: Local peoples’

knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes towards leopards and leopard conservation.

International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Madison, WI.

Warnick, R.B., Schuett, M.A., Kuentzel, W. K., More, T.A., & Stevens, T. (2011, April).

National Park Service visitation and interest in outdoor activities: An update through

2009. Northeastern Recreation Research Conference, Bolton Landing, NY.

Gao, X*., & Schuett, M.A. (2011, March). Understanding factors that predict travel decisions

of U.S. cultural heritage travelers. George Wright Society Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Bentley, A*., Schuett, M.A., & Matarrita-Cascante, D. (2011, March). On the border in

Everglades & Dry Tortugas: Identifying perspectives on response to Cuban immigrant

landings in south Florida’s national parks. George Wright Society Conference, New

Orleans, LA.

Collins, J.R., & Schuett, M.A. (2010, November). Keeping up with the Joneses: What some of

the best are doing. American Trails National Symposium, Chattanooga, TN.

Lu, J*., Schuett, M.A., & Huan, W. (2010, June). Privately-operated nature preserves in


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China: A case study of the Tai Hu Yuan scenic area. International Symposium on

Society and Resource Management, Corpus Christi, TX.

Bentley, A*., Six, G., Schuett, M.A., & Matarrita-Cascante, D. (2010, June). Wet foot, dry

foot. Exploring the impact of illegal migrants on South Florida’s national parks.

International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Corpus Christi, TX.

Lu, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2010, April). Exploring the antecedents of place attachment: The role

of motivation and involvement for Texas anglers. Northeastern Recreation Research

Conference, Bolton Landing, NY.

Schuett, M.A. Warnick, R.B., Stevens, T., More, T.A., Kuentzel, W.K., Stewart, S.I., & Flint,

B. (2010, April). Getting a handle on existing data to assess the use of

parks/recreation/protected areas in the U.S. Northeastern Recreation Research


Kuentzel, W.K., More, T.A., Schuett, M.A., Stevens, T., Stewart, S.I., & Warnick, R.B.

(2010, April). Who cares about national parks? Social change and declining visitation.

Northeastern Recreation Research Conference, Bolton Landing, NY.

Bentley, A*., Six, G., Schuett, M.A., & Matarrita-Cascante, D. (2010, March). Wet foot, dry

foot. Exploring the impact of illegal migrants on South Florida’s national parks. Graduate

Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

Lu, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2009, June). Understanding visitors’ attitudes toward fees: The case

of a privately leased nature tourism site in China. International Society of Travel and

Tourism Educators, San Antonio, TX.

Warnick, R.B., More, T.A., Schuett, M.A., & Kuentzel, W.K. (2009, March). National Park

Service visitation and interest in outdoor activities. Northeastern Recreation Research


Lu, J*., Schuett, M.A., Wolber, N., & Ditton, R. B. (2009, March). Longitudinal analysis of

fishing behavior among Texas anglers (1990-2006). Northeastern Recreation Research


Warnick, R.B., More, T. A., & Schuett, M.A. (2009, March). Outdoor recreation participation;

What are these data telling us? Northeastern Recreation Research Conference, Bolton

Landing, NY.

Schuett, M.A., & Lu, J*. (2008, November). National outdoor recreation surveys: Pros, cons

and potential uses. Society of American Foresters National Convention, Reno, NV.


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Lu, J*., & Schuett, M.A. (2008, June). Understanding wildlife watching participation

among older adults: A national assessment 2001-2006. International Symposium on

Society and Resource Management, Burlington VT.

Gao, X*., & Schuett, M.A. (2008, June). Who are they? The characteristics of American

leisure travelers. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management.

Burlington, VT.

Lu, J*., Schuett, M.A., & Jacob, J. (2008, April). Keeping our charm: Residents, growth,

quality of life issues in a small but growing Texas coastal community. Northeastern

Recreation Research Conference, Bolton Landing, NY.

Tseng, Y.P., Kyle, G.T., Shafer, S., Graefe, A.R., Schuett, M.A., & Bradle, T.A. (2008,

April). Exploring the crowding-satisfaction relationship in recreational boating.


Hyun, W.Y*., & Schuett, M.A. (2007, June). Factors affecting water-based recreation

participation by water flow change. International Symposium on Society and Resource

Management, Park City, UT.

Schuett, M.A., Lu, J*., & Warnick, R. B. (2007, May). National outdoor recreation datasets:

Caveat emptor (let the buyer beware). National Association of Recreation Resource

Planners, Austin, TX.

Thompson, K, Pierskalla, C. D., & Schuett, M.A. (2007, April). Management perceptions of

off-highway vehicle use on national forest system lands in Appalachia. Northeastern

Recreation Research Conference, Bolton Landing, NY.

Schuett, M.A., Bowser, G., Fannin, D., & Lu, J*. (2007, April). The impacts of population and

landscape change on national parks. The George Wright Society Conference, St. Paul,

MN.

Schuett, M.A., & Bowser, G. (2006, October). Changing socio-demographics surrounding

national parks. Society for Human Ecology Conference, Bar Harbor, ME.

Kyle, G.T., & Schuett, M.A. (2006, April). Shifting demographics: Implications for public land

management. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, NY.

Zongxiang, M., Pierskalla, C. D., Schuett, M.A., & Moldovanyi, A. (2006, April). Examining

the relationship between push and pull motivational factors associated with different West

Virginia fishing packages. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton

Landing, NY.


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Schuett, M.A., Shafer, S., Scott, D., & Swick, H*. (2005, June). The state of trail plans in the

U.S.: Who has them, what’s in them and why? National Association of Recreation

Resource Planners Conference, Folsom, CA.

Schuett, M.A., & Scott, D. (2005, March). Enhancing effectiveness of urban park and

Recreation services for racial and ethnic minorities. George Wright Society Conference,

Philadelphia, PA.

Schuett, M.A. (2005, March). Bridging the gap between academics and practitioners. George

Wright Society Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

Moldovanyi, A., Pierskalla, C. D., & Schuett, M.A. (2004, June). Reconceptualizing

specialization for a fishing subactivity: Is activity and place specialization better

understood at the activity or subactivity level? International Symposium on Society and

Resource Management, Keystone, CO.

Pierskalla, C.D., & Schuett, M.A. (2004, June). Pay pond fishing motivations and catch related

standards of quality. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management,

Keystone, CO.

Moldovanyi, A., Pierskalla, C.D., & Schuett, M.A. (2004, April). Understanding fishing

specialization of pay-fishing anglers in West Virginia. Northeastern Recreation Research


Fields, J. N*., Pierskalla, C. D., & Schuett, M.A. (2004, April). Determining standards of

quality for fee fishing establishments in West Virginia. Northeastern Recreation Research


Pierskalla, C.D., & Schuett, M.A. (2004, March). A contingent valuation of hybrid blue gill at

West Virginia fee fishing businesses. World Aquaculture Society Meeting, Honolulu, HI.

Fields, J. N*., Pierskalla, C.D., & Schuett, M.A. (2004, March). Determining catch related

standards of quality for pay fishing establishments in West Virginia. World Aquaculture

Society Meeting, Honolulu, HI.

Schuett, M.A., & Goldman, T. L. (2002, June). Linking community design, economic

development and livability in rural and urban areas. International Symposium on Society

and Resource Management, Bloomington, IN.

Schuett, M.A., & Seiser, P*. (2001, April). Trails research needs: Where do we go from here?


Schuett, M.A., & Seiser, P*. (2000, September). Trails research agenda: What do you want?


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National Trails Symposium, Redding, CA.

Schuett, M.A., & Ostergren, D. (2000, June). Environmental attitudes and activism of

individuals in selected voluntary associations. International Symposium on Society and

Resource Management, Bellingham, WA.

Whisman, S.A., Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (2000, June). Safety programs in West

Virginia’s commercial whitewater rafting industry. International Symposium on Society

and Resource Management, Bellingham, WA.

Jones, C., Hollenhorst, S.J., & Schuett, M.A. (2000, June). Development of a risk recreation

opportunity spectrum: Comparisons of Canadian and U.S. strategies for managing risk in

the national parks. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management,

Bellingham, WA.

Schuett, M.A., Selin, S.W., & Odell, S. (2000, May). Outcomes of a rural community assistance

conference. National Tourism Extension Conference, Kona, HI.

Whisman, S.A., & Schuett, M.A. (2000, April). Commercial rafting allocations in West

Virginia: Science, art or politics? River Management Society Conference, Charleston, SC.

Schuett, M.A., Hollenhorst, S.J., & Whisman, S.A. (1999, May). The Government and

Performance and Results Act (GPRA) survey: Results from selected programs of the

National Park Service. Rivers, Trails and Conservation Training Conference, Traverse

City, MI.

Schuett, M.A. (1999, April). Research needs of trail users: A land manager’s agenda. National

Recreation Resource Planning Conference, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Schuett, M.A., Hollenhorst, S.J., & Whisman, S.A. (1999, March). The Government and


National Park Service. Research and Resource Management in Parks and on Public Lands

(George Wright Society Conference) Asheville, SC.

Schuett, M.A. (1998, November). The latest in trails-related research. National Trails

Symposium, Tucson, AZ.

Schuett, M.A., Selin, S.W., & Carr, D.S. (1998, June). Outcome achievement in collaborative

planning. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Columbia,

MO.

Schuett, M.A., Selin, S.W., & Carr, D.S. (1998, March). An examination of effectiveness in the

collaborative management of natural resources. Northeastern Recreation Research


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Schuett, M.A., Chavez, D., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (1997, October). International Mountain Biking

Association: The meaning and influence of social capital. National Recreation and Park

Association’s Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT.

Schuett, M.A., Hollenhorst, S.J., Chavez, D., & Olson, D. (1996, May). Motives for membership

in a voluntary recreation organization: The case of the International Mountain Biking

Association. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, State

College, PA.

Schuett, M.A., & Selin, S.W. (1996, May). Collaborative planning and natural resource

management. International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, State

College, PA.

Selin, S.W., Schuett, M.A., & Carr, D. S. (1996, April). Collaborative planning and national

forest management: Land managers’ perspectives. Northeastern Recreation Research


Holmes, T.P., & Schuett, M.A. (1995, August). Bicycle tourism development in the Adirondack

North Country region of New York: An example of social science diversification and

downsizing. Rural Sociological Society Annual Meeting, Washington D.C.

Holmes, T.P., & Schuett, M.A. (1995, April). Bicycle tourism development in the Adirondack

North Country region of New York State. Northeastern Recreation Research Conference,

Saratoga Springs, NY.

Schuett, M.A. (1995, February). Mountain bike use on public lands: What's the policy?

Conference on Research and Resource Management in Parks and Public Lands, George

Wright Society, Portland, OR.

Schuett, M.A., Hollenhorst, S.J., Chavez, D., & Olson, D. (1994, October). Differentiating

between early and later adopters in mountain biking. National Recreation and Park

Association's Leisure Research Symposium, Minneapolis, MN.

Chavez, D., Schuett, M.A., Hollenhorst, S.J., & Olson, D. (1994, February). Mountain biking on

the San Jacinto District. Second Symposium on Social Aspects and Recreation Research,

San Diego, CA.

Schuett, M.A., Hollenhorst, S.J., & Olson, D. (1994, February). Conflicts and issues related to

mountain biking in the national forests: A multi methodological approach. Second

Symposium on Social Aspects and Recreation Research, San Diego, CA.


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Schuett, M.A. (1994, June). Factors predicting social participation in whitewater kayaking.

International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Fort Collins, CO.

Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (1994, June). Access, impacts, user conflict and more: Issues

facing mountain biking in the national forests. International Symposium on Society and

Resource Management, Fort Collins, CO.

Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (1993, November). Mountain biking: User perspectives.

Society of American Foresters National Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Schuett, M.A. (1993, November). The major issues and challenges in technology and

recreation. Society of American Foresters National Convention, Indianapolis, IN.

Schuett, M.A., Hollenhorst, S.J., Chavez, D., & Olson, D. (1993, October). Investigating the

phenomenon of mountain biking in the national forests. National Recreation and Park

Association's Leisure Research Symposium, San Jose, CA.

Schuett, M.A. (1992, October). Testing the adventure model for outdoor adventure recreation

participation. National Recreation and Park Association's Leisure Research Symposium,

Cincinnati, OH.

Schuett, M.A. (1992, May). Examining the social context of adventure recreation: The case of

whitewater kayaking. International Symposium on Symposium on Society and Resource

Management, Madison, WI.

Schuett, M.A. (1992, February). Social interaction in adventure recreation participation. First

Symposium on Social Aspects and Recreation Research, Ontario, CA.

Schuett, M.A., & Wicks, B.E. (1991, November). Examining the role of brochures in promoting

commercial recreation and tourism. Resort and Commercial Recreation Association

Conference, Bend, OR.

Schuett, M.A. (1991, February). The impact of tourism on the Illinois Amish: An exploratory

analysis. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference, Asheville, NC.

Schuett, M.A., Peterson, G.A., & O'Leary, J.T. (1990, October). Adventure based outdoor

recreation: An analysis and comparison of two national surveys. National Recreation

and Park Association's Leisure Research Symposium, Phoenix, AZ.


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Research and Professional Presentations (Invited)

Schuett, M.A. (2016, March). An overview of social science research in U.S. national parks.

Park Manager Workshop on Data Collection and Social Monitoring, Korea National Park

Institute, Jirisan National Park, Korea.

Schuett, M.A., Kyle, G.T., & Ding, C*. (2015, February). Profiling artificial reef users. 2nd

Annual Artificial Reef Conference, Corpus Christi, TX.

Pierskalla, C., Schuett, M.A., Thorp, G., & Burns, R. (2012, October). Off-highway vehicle trail

management. Society of American Foresters Convention, Spokane, WA.

Lee, K*., & Schuett, M.A. (2011, October). A spatial socio-demographic analysis around Texas

national parks. Southeast Regional Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units Meeting, St.

Petersburg, FL.

Schuett, M.A. (2010, June). Trends in recreation participation data. Texas Parks and Wildlife,

Austin, TX.

Schuett, M.A. (2010, June). Use of secondary data in social science research. International

Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Corpus Christi, TX.

Schuett, M.A. (2009, January). Outdoor recreation data: Where is it and how can I use it?

Texas Trails Network, Waco, TX.

Schuett, M.A. (2009, February). Using secondary data to understand park visitation and

recreation behavior. Texas Recreation and Park Society Institute, Austin, TX.

Schuett, M.A. (2009, October). Using secondary data in teaching and research. Department of

Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Graduate Seminar Series, Texas A&M University,

College Station, TX.

Schuett, M.A. (2009, November). A qualitative analysis of national outdoor recreation surveys.

Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Graduate Seminar Series, Texas

A&M University, College Station, TX.

Schuett, M.A. (2009, December). Trails, communities and data. Rivers, Trails, and

Conservation Assistance Program, National Park Service, San Marcos, TX.

Schuett, M.A., Scott, D., & O’Leary, J.T. (2008, September). Factors impacting participation in

hunting, fishing, and wildlife-associated recreation. Pathways to Success: Integrating

Human Dimensions into Fisheries and Wildlife Management Conference, Estes Park,

CO.


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Schuett, M.A. (2008, May). A Texas rural recreation program. Texas AgriLife Extension

regional meeting, College Station, TX.

Schuett, M.A., Shafer, S., & Nichols, K. (2008, March). Trails greenway planning: What do we

know? Texas Recreation and Park Society Institute, San Angelo, TX.

Schuett, M.A. (2006, June). New programs and research of RPTS Extension faculty. Texas

Recreation and Park Society, Georgetown, TX.

Schuett, M.A., Scott, D., Shafer, S., & Cheng, C.K. (2005, November). Trails plans-trail use:

Understanding the situation. Texas Trails Network Conference, San Marcos, TX.

Schuett, M.A. (2005, May). State trail plans. Texas Trails Network Conference, Grapevine,

TX.

Schuett, M.A., & Shafer, S. (2005, March). Creating the great Texas trail plan. Texas

Recreation and Park Society Institute. Corpus Christi, TX.

Schuett, M.A., & Shafer, S. (2004, October). Options for a statewide trails plan. National

Trails Symposium, Austin TX.

Cassell, J., Fernandez-Gimenez, M.E., Kusel, J., Leach, B., Margerum, R., Moseley, C.,

Rosenberg, S., Schuett, M.A., Selin, S., Steelman, T., & Sturtevant, V. (2004, June).

Theories of collaborative planning: Community democracy network. International

Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Keystone, CO.

Schuett, M.A. (2003, June). Programs and research of RPTS Extension faculty. Texas Parks

and Wildlife, Austin, TX.

Schuett, M.A., DiVito, M*., & Beck, J. (2002, November). The West Virginia rural

Recreation program. West Virginia Recreation and Parks Meeting, Berkeley Springs,

WV.

Schuett, M.A. (2000, November). Evaluation of USFS rural community assistance conferences.

National Rural Community Assistance Conference, Stowe, VT.

Schuett, M.A., & Selin, S.W. (1999, November). Collaborative planning to environmental

planning: Blessing or blight? International Association for Public Participation, Banff,

Alberta, Canada.

Schuett, M.A. (1998, September). Off-highway vehicle research: An integral tool for the future.

National Off-Highway Vehicle Conference, Racine, WI.


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Schuett, M.A., & Selin, S.W. (1995, October). Collaborative planning and the National Forest

system: Managers’ perspectives. Society of American Foresters National Convention,

Portland, ME.

Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (1993, January). Mountain biking research update. USDA

Forest Service Annual Research Meeting, Pacific Southwest Station, Riverside, CA.

Schuett, M.A. (1992, March). The use of brochures in promotions. Texas Recreation and Park

Society Institute, Ft. Worth, TX.

Schuett, M.A., & Wicks, B.E. (1991, April). The impact of recreational boating in Illinois.

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Conference, Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Schuett, M.A. (1990, September). The use of brochures in tourism promotion. Festival and

Event Manager's Workshop, Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Agency Research and Technical Reports

Bardenhagen, E., Bao, M., Schuett, M.A., & Song, J*. (2017). Celebrating the American

experience: Design conceptualization Mt. Sharon Recreation Area, Custer, SD. Gemini

Incorporated, Cannon Falls, MN.

Schuett, M.A., Song, J*., & Lee, G*. (2017). Social media use in selected Texas state parks.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Austin, TX.

Kyle, G.T., Schuett, M.A., Park, J., & Landon, A. (2016). Demographics, participation,

attitudes and management preferences of Texas anglers. Texas Parks and Wildlife:

Austin, TX.

Schuett, M.A., Kyle, G.T., & Ding, C*. (2015). Ready, Set, Go! Program evaluation.

International Association of Fire Chiefs, Fairfax, VA.

Schuett, M.A., Kyle, G.T., Dudensing, R., Ding, C*., van Riper, C., & Park, J. (2015).

Attitudes, behavior, and management preferences of Texas artificial reef users. Texas

Parks and Wildlife: Austin, TX.

Kyle, G.T., Schuett, M.A., Park, J., & van Riper, C. (2014). Texas licensed saltwater

anglers’ attitudes to potential regulation changes affecting spotted seatrout and flounder

fisheries. Texas Parks and Wildlife: Austin, TX.

Kyle, G.T., Schuett, M.A., Lee, K*., Yoon, J. I., Ding, C*., & Wallen, K. (2014).

Demographics, participation, attitudes and management preferences of Texas anglers.

Texas Parks and Wildlife: Austin, TX.


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Phillips, M., Gao, X*., Schuett, M.A., & Brueggerhof, S. (2013). 2012 Nature tourism

business operator survey: Examining motivation and barriers to participation in

professional nature tourism associations. RREA Internal Report, Texas A&M University,

College Station, TX.

Schuett, M.A., & Lee, K*. (2012). Demographic changes surrounding Texas national park

units 1990-2010. National Park Service Internal Report: Denver, CO.

Schuett, M.A., Gao, X*., Shingote-Jhamvar, R*., Kyle, G.T., & Dudensing, R. (2012).

Economic characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors among Lake Amistad Anglers 2007.

Texas Parks and Wildlife: Austin, TX.

Landon, A.C., Jun, J., Kyle, G.T., Yoon, J.I., & Schuett, M.A. (2012). Demographics,

participation, attitudes and management preferences of Texas anglers. Texas Parks and

Wildlife: Austin, TX.

Schuett, M.A. (2011). An external review of documents and reports for the University of

Idaho’s visitor services project. University of Idaho, Park Studies Unit: Moscow, ID.

Nussbaum, K.E., Manni, M.F., Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S. J. (2011). New Bedford

Whaling National Historical Park visitor study. Report #236. University of Idaho, Park

Studies Unit: Moscow, ID.

Schuett, M.A. (2011). Five-year review of the Center for Socioeconomic Research &

Education. Internal Report, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

Schuett, M.A., Bentley, A*., & Matarrita-Cascante, D. (2010). Exploring the impact of illegal

migrants on Dry Tortugas National Park. National Park Service Internal Report: Atlanta,

GA.

Schuett, M.A. (2010). Texas recreation participation trends data. Texas Parks and Wildlife

Department Report: Austin, TX.

Schuett, M.A., Bentley, A*., & Matarrita-Cascante, D. (2010). Exploring the impact of illegal

migrants on Everglades National Park. National Park Service Internal Report: Atlanta,

GA.

Holmes, N.C., Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (2009). Bryce Canyon National Park visitor

study. Report #219. University of Idaho, Park Studies Unit: Moscow, ID.

Kyle, G.T., Shafer, S., Schuett, M.A., Tseng, Y.P., Bradle, T., & Richardson, J., et al. (2009).

A study of recreational boating on Lake Austin, Texas. Lower Colorado River Authority:


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Austin, TX.


A study of recreational boating on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson, Texas. Lower Colorado River

Authority Internal Report: Austin, TX.


A study of recreational boating on Lake Travis, Texas. Lower Colorado River Authority

Internal Report: Austin, TX.

Schuett, M.A. (2008). A review of UTSA research centers and institutes. University of Texas at

San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.

Papadogiannaki, E., Holmes, N.C., Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (2008). Everglades

National Park visitor study. Report #199. University of Idaho, Park Studies Unit:

Moscow, ID.

Holmes, N., Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (2007). Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

visitor study. Report #191. University of Idaho, Park Studies Unit: Moscow, ID.

Hollenhorst, S.J., Schuett, M.A., & Whisman, S.A. (2007). Serving customers: A report on

customer satisfaction with selected programs of the National Park Service’s National

Center for Cultural Resources. National Park Service Internal Report: Washington D.C.

Evans, J., Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (2006). Golden Spike Historic Site visitor study.

Report #181. University of Idaho, Park Studies Unit: Moscow, ID.

Schuett, M.A., Fannin, D., & Folts, T.F., Scott, D., Kyle, G.T., & Shafer, C.S. (2006).

Demographic and socio-economic profile of the region surrounding the Big Thicket

National Preserve. National Park Service Internal Report: Beaumont, TX.

Shafer, C.S., Schuett. M.A., Scott, D., & Cheng, C.K. (2006). Trail-related recreation in

Texas: A review of plans and available data. Report submitted to the Texas Parks and

Wildlife Department, Austin, TX.

Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (2005). Fire programs partner satisfaction study. Bureau

of Land Management & National Interagency Fire Center Internal Report: Washington

D.C.

Le, Y., Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S. J. (2005). Fort Sumter National Monument visitor




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customer satisfaction with selected programs of the National Park Service’s National

Center for Recreation and Conservation. National Park Service Internal Report:

Washington D.C.

Le, Y., Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S. J. (2004). John Day Fossil Beds National Monument



customer satisfaction with selected programs of the National Park Service’s Cultural

Resource Partnerships Programs. National Park Service Internal Report: Washington

D.C.

Shafer, S., Doh, M., Skadberg, A., & Schuett, M.A. (2004). Visit Big Bend tourism survey

report. Visit Big Bend Tourism Council, Terlingua, TX.

Schuett, M.A., Bowser, G., Crompton, J., Scott, D., Shafer, S., Witt, P., & O’Leary, J. T.

(2004). Enhancing the effectiveness of park and recreation services for racial and ethnic

minorities. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

Shields, W.L., Schuett, M.A., & Hollenhorst, S.J. (2003). Capulin Volcano National Monument


Kaiser, R., Shafer, S., & Schuett, M.A. (2003). Issues and opportunities associated with off-

road vehicle use in Texas. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department: Austin, TX.

Hollenhorst, S.J., Schuett, M.A., & Whisman, A. (2003). Serving cooperators: A report on

selected programs of the National Center for Recreation and Conservation. National Park

Service Internal Report: Washington D.C.

Hollenhorst, S.J., Schuett, M.A., & Whisman, A. (2003). Serving customers: A report on

customer satisfaction with selected programs of the National Park Service’s Cultural

Resource Partnerships Programs. National Park Service Internal Report: Washington

D.C.

Le, Y., Littlejohn, M., & Schuett, M.A. (2002). Hopewell Furnace National Historic site visitor


Hollenhorst, S.J., Schuett, M.A., & Whisman, A. (2002). The Government and


National Center for Cultural Resources, Stewardship and Partnerships. National Park


Hollenhorst, S.J., Schuett, M.A., & Whisman, A. (2001). The Government and Performance


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and Results Act (GPRA) survey: Results from selected programs of the National Center

for Recreation and Conservation. National Park Service Internal Report: Washington D.C.



for Cultural Resources, Stewardship and Partnerships. National Park







for Cultural Resources, Stewardship and Partnerships. National Park Service Internal

Report: Washington D.C.

Schuett, M.A., Selin, S.W., & Zepeda, N. (2000). Evaluation of the rural community

partnership meeting in Kalispell, MT 1999. USDA Forest Service Internal Report:

Washington D.C.






for Cultural Resources, Stewardship and Partnerships. National Park Service Internal

Report: Washington D.C.

Schuett, M.A., Selin, S.W., & Kraje, J.M. (1999). Evaluation of the rural community

partnership meeting in Knoxville, TN 1995. USDA Forest Service Internal Report:

Washington D.C.

Schuett, M.A. (1998). Summary report of off-highway vehicle study. National Off-Highway

Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc. Internal Report: Sheboygan, WI.

Schuett, M.A. (1997). Recreation program appraisal for the San Antonio Parks and Recreation

Department. Leonard Ehrler & Associates and Management Learning Laboratories

Internal Report: Austin, TX.

Carr, D.S., Selin, S.W., & Schuett, M.A. (1996). Public forest management: Implementing

collaborative planning in National Forest management. USDA Forest Service Internal


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Report: Washington, D.C.

Schuett, M.A., Selin, S.W., & Carr, D.S. (1996). Collaborative planning and National Forest

management: Perspectives of external partners. USDA Forest Service Internal Report:

Washington, D.C.

Selin, S.W., Schuett, M.A., & Carr, D.S. (1995). Collaborative planning and National Forest

management: Land manager perspectives. USDA Forest Service Internal Report:

Washington D.C.

Hollenhorst, S.J., Schuett, M.A., & Olson, D. (1995). A national study of mountain biking

opinion leaders: Characteristics, preferences, attitudes and conflicts. USDA Forest

Service Internal Report# PSW 93-0034CA: Riverside, CA.

Holmes, T., Healy, D., & Schuett, M.A. (1994). Bicycle master plan for the Adirondack North

Country region of New York State. Adirondack North Country Association: Saranac

Lake, NY.

Schuett, M.A. (1994). A collection of icebreakers and team building activities for workshops.

San Marcos, TX: Educare Institute, Texas State University.

Hollenhorst, S.J., Schuett, M.A., & Olson, D. (1993). An examination of the characteristics,

preferences, and attitudes of mountain bike users of the national forests: A preliminary

analysis. USDA Forest Service Internal Report# PSW 92-0019CA: Riverside, CA.

Schuett, M.A. (1991). Testing the adventure model for outdoor adventure recreation

participation. USDA Forest Service Internal Report# PSW 90-0036CA: Riverside, CA.

Schuett, M.A., & Wicks, B.E. (1990). Sources of assistance for the tourism industry in

Illinois. Office of Recreation and Tourism Development: Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Schuett, M.A., & Wicks, B.E. (1990). The impact of recreational boating in Illinois.

Illinois Indiana Sea Grant Program. Urbana-Champaign, IL.

Wicks, B.E., & Schuett, M.A. (1990). An investigation of the utility of using brochures as a

tourism communications tool. Office of Recreation and Tourism Development: Urbana-

Champaign, IL.

Popular/Industry and Extension Publications

Pierskalla, C., Fish, T., Schuett, M.A., & Stein, T. (2016). Recreation and wilderness: In the

woods for rest and adventure. Forestry Source, 21(11), 18, 22.


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Schuett, M.A., Gao, X*., & Fannin, D. (2010). National park visitation trends in Texas

1990-2008. AgriLife Fact Sheet, Texas A&M University. E-254.

Schuett, M.A., & Bentley, A*. (2010). Cave tourism: Opportunities and responsibilities.

AgriLife Fact Sheet, Texas A&M University. E-255.

Schuett, M.A., Shafer, S., & Lu, J*. (2008). Outdoor recreation participation trends in Texas.

AgriLife Fact Sheet, Texas A&M University E-500.

Schuett, M.A. (2006). Urban parks: Volunteers and civic engagement. AgriLife Fact

Sheet, Texas A&M University. E-440.

Schuett, M.A. (1998). The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, Inc: An

overview of the organization and OHV issues. Trends, 35(1), 14-17.

Jones, C., Hollenhorst, S. J., & Schuett, M.A. (1998). Experience quality considerations in

managing for risk recreation access. Trends, 35(1), 2-8.

Schuett, M.A. (1999). Research needs for trails detailed at symposium. Trail Tracks, 28(1), 20.

Schuett, M.A., Hollenhorst, S.J., & Chavez, D. (1997). Profiling club members: The case of the

International Mountain Biking Association. Trends, 34(3), 48-51.

Schuett, M.A., Hollenhorst, S.J., & Chavez, D. (1996). Researchers study IMBA members.

IMBA Trail News, 8(2), 12-13.

VI. TEACHING

Courses Taught at Texas A&M University

RPTS 316 Recreation Management of Wildlands. This course examines the systems and

techniques for managing wildlands, understanding visitor use, the agencies/organizations that are

involved, and the factors that can influence it.

RPTS 336 Recreation Research and Analysis. This course familiarizes the student with

techniques, concepts, and issues involved in conducting and understanding research in

recreation, parks, and tourism settings, e.g., research articles, scientific method, etc.

RENR 400 Study Abroad in Natural Resources (South Pacific). This course exposes students

to issues of natural resource management, sustainability, ecology, and culture in one of three

countries: Fiji, New Zealand and Australia.


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RPTS 609 Social, Economic, and Cultural Issues in Outdoor Recreation. This graduate

course examines social/cultural phenomenon and trends that impact outdoor recreation

activities, participants, research, planning, and management.

RPTS 666 Parks, Tourism and the Natural Environment. This graduate course analyzes

natural and cultural management on public lands in the United States.

Summary of Teaching from West Virginia University and Texas State University

West Virginia University RPTR 714 Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (Graduate)

RPTR 450 Evaluation in Parks, Resource Recreation, and Tourism

RPTR 491 Internships

RPTR 485 Professional Development Seminar

RPTR 415 Recreation Administration


REC 5318 The Social Science of Recreation and Leisure (Graduate)

REC 4381 Leadership Fieldwork

REC 4382 Programming Fieldwork

REC 4383 Supervisory Fieldwork

REC 4380 Seminar in Recreation and Leisure

REC 4319 Recreation Administration

REC 3351 Evaluation of Leisure Services Programming

REC 3319 Marketing Recreation and Leisure Services

REC 1330 Leisure and Outdoor Recreation

REC 1310 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services

Graduate Student Committees-Texas A&M University (Completed)

Chair

o Riley Hoistad, (MS, 2018): “Importance of youth baseball programs and the impact of

pitch counts”

o Maria Taggart, (MS, 2017): “Investigating local community capacity for collaborative

conservation and outdoor recreation projects in East Texas”

o Yunseon Choe, (PhD, 2016): “Examining the relationship between stakeholders and -

Everglades National Park”

- Postdoc Socio-Environmental Research Lab, TAMU

o Chen Ding, (PhD, 2016): “Volunteerism at natural resource management agencies:

Examining the effects of volunteers’ motivations, satisfaction, and generativity on

volunteer commitment”

- Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Management, Huazhong University, China


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o Guillermo Barthel Canales (MS, 2014): “Perceptions of Mexican hunters toward exotic

game species”

o Andrew Chin (MS, 2014): “A review of adaption programming and the utilization of

sports participation for Asian international students at Texas A&M University”

o Michele Muller (MS, 2014): “A program evaluation of Texas Parks & Wildlife’s Go

Fish, Learn-to Fish program”

o Kyunghee Lee (PhD, 2013): “Exploring spatial variations in the relationship between

national park visitation and associated factors in Texas Counties”

- Assistant Professor in the Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services

Administration, Central Michigan University (MI)

o Meghan Wall (MS, 2011): “Nature tourism in Texas: Is it ecotourism or not?”

- Email Marketing Coordinator, Golfsmith International (TX)

o Amanda Bentley (MS, 2011): “On the border in Everglades and Dry Tortugas:

Identifying federal law enforcement perspectives on response to Cuban immigrant

landings in south Florida’s national parks”

- Visiting Assistant Professor, Miami University, (OH)

o Ramaa Shingote-Jhamvar (MS, 2011), “Predators of Junnar: Local peoples’ knowledge,

beliefs, and attitudes towards leopards and leopard conservation”

- Doctoral student, Saint Louis University, Department of Biology

o Jiaying Lu (PhD, 2010): “Voluntary associations and their involvement in collaborative

forest management”

- Associate Professor, Zhejian University, Hangzhou, China

o Smriti Dahal (PhD, 2011): “Understanding the participation of marginal groups in

Annapurna Conservation Area Project Nepal”

- Senior Program Officer, South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment,

Kathmandu, Nepal

Committee Member

o Meingfei Bao (MS, 2018): “Mt. Sharon National memorial project”

o Jungsu Ryu, (Ph.D0, 2017): “Personality, leisure activity, and well-being of older adults

within the context of everyday life”

o Jessica Love (MS, 2016): “Comparative economic contribution analysis of the San

Antonio Zoo and the Dallas Zoo”

o Soyoung An (PhD, 2015): “A study on the relationship among perceived risk, attitude

and intention to travel to destinations along the U.S - Mexico border”

o Nese Yilmaz (MS, 2014): “The influence of hotel managers’ intentions for green

marketing practices: An application of the theory of planned behavior in Turkey”

o Wei Qian (MS, 2013): “Leisure patterns and acculturative stress: Chinese students in the

United States”

o Zennure Ucar (MS, 2012): ”Impacts of climate change and wildfire to ecosystem services

of Texas state parks”

o Jason Hairston (MS, 2012): “Guided cave tours-taking visitor experience underground”


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o Fernanda Pegas (PhD, 2010): “Twenty-five years of sea turtle protection in Brazil”

Yung-Ping Tseng (PhD, 2009): “From substitution to coping: Developing and testing a

leisure constraints-based coping model”

o Nathan Wolber (MS, 2008): “A comparison of Texas urban and rural resident anglers”

o Minsun Doh (PhD, 2006): “Change through tourism: Resident perceptions of tourism

development”

Texas A&M University (Current: Expected Graduation Date)

Chair

o Evgenia Spears (PhD, 2019)

o Gwanggyu Lee (PhD, 2019)

o Amit Ghoshal (PhD, 2019)

o Jieun Song (PhD, 2019)

o Kristianna Bowles (MS, 2019)

o Hanna Davisson (MS, 2019)

Committee Member

o Hyumin Yang (PhD, 2019)

o Kamonthip Laoakha (PhD, 2019)

o Aaron Lira (MS, 2019)

o Sam Sweeney (MS, 2019)

o Quinn Langford (PhD, 2020)

West Virginia University (Graduated)

Chair

o Pat Seiser (PhD, 2003): “Dark wilderness: A phenomenological exploration of cave

wilderness”

o Sei-Yi Oh (PhD, 2001): “Flow in golf: Motivation, goal orientation, and challenge

determinant”

o Melissa Garretson (MS, 2001): “Recreation: The key to a life of benefits in assessing

community recreation in West Virginia”

o Derek Ibarguen (MS, 2001): “Participant opinions of a land acquisition process

involving ski area development and protection of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail”

o Kate Steptoe (MS, 2001): “Snowshoe satisfaction survey”

o Brian Shope (MS, 2000): “The development and implementation of an experiential

education program”


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Committee Member

o Ross Bash (MS, 2010): “Religious and environmental values in PCUSA and UCC church

camp programs”

o Aurora Moldovanyi (MS, 2003): “Examining specialization for a fishing subactivity: Is

activity and place specialization better understood at the activity or subactivity level?”

o Chris Babka (MS, 2003): “Adult volunteers at heritage tourism sites: A study of

characteristics and motivations”

o George Weekly (MS, 2002): “Recreation specialization and the recreation opportunity

spectrum: A study of climbers”

o Elizabeth Erickson (PhD, 2001): “Rocky Mountain National Park: History and meanings

as constraints to African-American park visitation”

o Jon Erickson, (MS, 2001): “Managers’ perceptions of interpretive programs”

o Naira Zepeda (MS, 2000): “Evaluation of rural community partnerships”

o Ella Belling (MS, 2000): “Examining the volunteer trail maintenance program on the

Mon and Decker’s Creek Trails in Monongalia and Preston Counties”

o Jeanne Kraje (MS, 1999): “Factors of underperformance in collaborative groups and

partnerships: The case of the West Virginia forest roundtable”

o Kathleen Swisher (MS, 1998): “Inventory of ecotourism programs of state travel offices”

VII. SERVICE

Board Memberships and Advisory Committees

Advisory Board Member (2004-). American Trails, Redding, CA

Chair Recreation Working Group (2012-2013). Society of American Foresters

Chair-Elect Recreation Working Group (2016-2017; 2011-2012). Society of American

Foresters

Visitation Team Member (2011-). Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism

and Related Professions (COAPRT)

Board of Directors (2009-2011). Texas Recreation and Park Society

Planning Board National Trails Symposium (2006). Austin, TX

George Wright Society Scholarship Committee (2005). Philadelphia, PA

Planning Committee Texas Recreation and Park Society Conference (2005). Austin, TX

Board Member (1999-2001). Mon River Trails Conservancy, Morgantown, WV

Editorial Responsibilities for Peer-Reviewed Journals

Editorial Board: (2008-). Environmental Management

Associate Editor (2014-2015). Leisure Sciences

Guest Associate Editor (2013). Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, Special


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Issue: “More connection and less contention please: Applying a relationship focus in

protected area planning and management”

Associate Editor: (1996-2003). Journal of Park and Recreation Administration

Reviewer of Promotion and Tenure Dossiers


George Mason University

University of Florida

Colorado State University

Reviewer for Conference Abstracts and Programs

Presentations for the Society of American Foresters’ Convention, Madison WI 2016;

Albuquerque, NM. 2017

Presentation Judge for the Ecological Integration Symposium, College Station, TX. 2017

Poster Judge for the ISSRM Conference, Madison, WI. 2011

Conference Proposals IUCN World Conservation Congress, Jeju, Korea. 2011

Book Proposal for Outdoor Recreation and the Post-Industrial City Routledge Publishing,

New York, NY. 2009

Research Centers and Institutes, University of Texas, San Antonio, TX. (UTSA) 2008

Proceedings for the Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, NY.

2007

Abstracts for the International Conference on Monitoring and Management of Visitors

(MMV) in Recreational and Protected Areas, Rapperswil, Switzerland. 2006

Proposals for the National Trails Symposium, Austin, TX. 2004

Book Chapter in, “Outdoor Recreation in American Life: A National Assessment of

Demand and Supply”, Chapter IX. H. K. Cordell, Editor. 1998

Rapporteur: "Recreation Trends in Society" session at the International Symposium on

Society and Resource Management, State College, PA. 1996

Outdoor Planning and Management section of the Leisure Research Symposium

for the National Recreation and Park Association, San Antonio, TX. 1995

Facilitator: "Market Research" forum at the San Marcos Tourism Unity Conference, San

Marcos, TX. 1995

Proposals for the Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trends Symposium, St. Paul, MN.

1995

Co-Coordinator Research Presentations: Southeastern Recreation Research Conference,

Unicoi Park, GA. 1993

Session Chair: "Social Issues and Conflicts in Multiple Use" session at the Second

Symposium on Social Aspects and Recreation Research, San Diego, CA. 1994

Facilitator: Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan Statewide Workshop, Austin, TX. 1994


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Reviewer for Peer-Reviewed Journals

Environment & Behavior

Environmental Management

Fisheries

Human Dimensions of Wildlife

Journal of Environmental Management

Journal of Land Use Planning

Journal of Leisure Research

Journal of Park and Recreation Administration

Journal of Rural Social Issues

Landscape and Urban Planning

Leisure Sciences

Society & Natural Resources

Sustainability


International Committees

2008-

IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) Tourism and Protected Areas

Specialist Group (TAPAS)

Committees for the University and College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

2014-2015

University Strategic Planning

2013-2014

COALS Awards Committee

2009-2011

Recreational Sports Advisory

2005-2006

Graduate Program Council

2004-2005

Urban Research Committee


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Committees for the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences

2017-

Graduate Committee

Faculty Search Committee

2012-2016

Awards Committee (Chair)

2010-

Parks and Conservation Advisory

2010-2011

Fundraising Committee

2008-2009

Rural Recreation Advisory Committee

2007-2009

Community Resources and Economic Development Committee

Faculty Search

Awards Committee

2006-

Promotion & Tenure Committee

2005-2007

Graduate Seminar (Chair)

2005-2006

Strategic Planning (Chair)

Webpage Committee

Graduate Committee (Chair & member)

Graduate Programs

2004-2005

Diversity Committee

Leadership & Diversity Committee

2004-

Executive Committee


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2003-2004

Faculty Search


College Committees: Executive; Davis Endowed Professorship; National Conservation

Training Center’s Graduate Degree Program

Division Committees: RPTR Faculty Search (Chair & Member); Computer Lab;

Transportation; Promotion and Tenure

Community Committees: Fundraising and Development, Mon River Trails Conservancy,

Morgantown, WV


University Committees: Aquarena Springs Planning and Proposal Review

College Committees: Promotion, Tenure and Reappointment Review; Research

Enhancement Grants

Departmental Committees: Research and Technology; Evaluation

Additional Service Activities

Professional Memberships/Associations

American Fisheries Society

Society of American Foresters

Academy of Leisure Sciences

International Association for Society and Natural Resources

Society for Conservation Biology

Consulting Activities

Outdoor Foundation, Boulder, CO. 2011

Routledge Publishing, New York, NY. 2009

BOPARC, Morgantown, WV. 2001-2002

Hatfield-McCoy Trails, Nitro, WV. 1999-2000

National Park Service, Washington D.C. 1998-2010

San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, San Antonio, TX. 1997

Adirondack North Country Association, Saranac Lake, NY. 1994


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VIII. PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS

Nominee RPTS Department for Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research in

the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. 2014

Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) Special Recognition Award for

contributions serving on the TRAPS board for two years. 2011

Dr. David E. Samuel Faculty Excellence Award, West Virginia University (WVU)

Division of Forestry and Natural Resources. Professor (Emeritus) David Samuel, a

legendary faculty member in the Division of Forestry, created this award, given to those

who demonstrate excellence in teaching, research, and public service. 2002

Faculty Research Award, WVU Division of Forestry and Natural Resources. This award

recognizes outstanding achievement in research. 2002

Gamma Sigma Delta, Junior Faculty Award of Merit, WVU Division of Forestry and

Natural Resources. This award recognizes a faculty member who has made distinct

contributions to agriculture and/or natural resources through teaching, research and

extension. 2001

Teaching Recognition Award, Texas State University, Department of HPER.

Award recognizes exemplary efforts in teaching and student intern supervision. 1996

Scholarly and Creative Activities Award, Texas State University, School of Education.

This award recognizes outstanding research at the university level. 1995

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CURRICULUM VITAE I. PERSONAL INFORMATION · Curriculum Vitae 9/18 Michael A. Schuett 2 Assistant/Associate Professor, 1997-2002 Director, West Virginia Rural Recreation Program, 2000-2002