JOHN RAYMOND COLLINS, jr.CURRICULUM VITA1408 Morin DriveDenton, TX 76207

OFFICE

University of North TexasDepartment of Kinesiology, Health Promotion, and RecreationRecreation, Event, and Sport Management Program1155 Union Circle, #310769Denton, TX 76203-5017Office: 940/565-3422FAX: 940/565-4904Cell: 817/403-2695E-mail: johnr.collins@unt.edu

EDUCATION

1994 Ph.D. Leisure Behavior University of Illinois1981 M.S. Outdoor Recreation Management University of Tennessee1975 B.S. Forest Resources Management University of Tennessee

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010-present University of North Texas Associate ProfessorDepartment of KHPR Graduate Faculty, PermanentRecreation and Leisure Studies/Recreation, Event, and Sport Management Program Coordinator

2007-2010 University of North Texas Associate ProfessorDepartment of KHPR Graduate Faculty, Category III

2005-2007 University of North Texas Associate ProfessorDepartment of KHPR Graduate Faculty, Category IIIRecreation and Leisure Studies Program Coordinator

2003-2005 University of North Texas Associate ProfessorDepartment of KHPR Graduate Faculty, Category III

1997-2003 University of North Texas Assistant ProfessorDepartment of KHPR Graduate Faculty, Category III

1994-1997 Kent State University Assistant ProfessorSchool of Exercise, Leisure, & Sport Graduate Faculty Status

SCHOLARSHIP

Publications (Refereed)

Pacleb, S. and Collins, J. (2014). The relationship of acculturation stress and leisure satisfaction of Hispanic college students. American International Journal of Contemporary Research 4 (4): 7-15.

Griffith, M., Walker, J., & Collins, J., Jr. (2011). Examining differences in socialization opportunities among student work groups in a student affairs department. Recreational Sports Journal. 35 (2): 107-116.

Tseng, T., Shen, C., Collins, J., & Chen, Y. (2010). An exploration of the relationship among recreationists’ leisure involvement, sense of place and restoration perception in Big Bend National Park, Texas. Journal of Humanities and Social Science of NHCUE. 3(2): 119-145.

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Pike, H., Walker, J., Collins, J., & Hodges, J. (2008). An investigation of ADA compliance of aquatic facilities in the north Texas area. American Journal of Health Promotion. American Journal of Health Promotion. 23(2): 139-146.

Chng, C.L., Huber, E., Eaddy, S., & Collins, J. (2005). Nigerian college students: HIV knowledge, perceived susceptibility for HIV and sexual behaviors. College Student Journal. 39(1): 60-71.

Wilhite, B., Keller, J., Collins, J., & Jacobson, S. (2003). A research agenda for therapeutic recreation revisited. Therapeutic Recreation Journal. 37(3): 207-223.

Pacleb, S. and Collins, J. (2003). Texas parks and wildlife department junior boater education program. Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal. 71(2): 14-15.

Safranek, J., Collins, J., & Wilhite, B. (2002). Leisure live! Schole’. 17: 193-196.

Collins, J., Valerius, L., King, T. C., & Graham, A. (2001). The relationship between college students= self-esteem and the frequency and importance of their participation in recreational activities. Journal of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, 25(2): 38-47.

Chng, C. L., Collins, J., & Eaddy, S. (2001). A comparison of rural and urban emergency medical system (EMS) personnel: A Texas study. Prehospital Emergency Care, 16(3): 1-7.

Chng, C. L., and Collins, J. (2000). Providing culturally competent HIV prevention programs. American Journal of Health Studies, 16(1): 24-33.

Valerius, L., Keller, M. J., Doyle, E. I., & Collins, J. (1998). Inclusion of diversity in leisure services curricula. Schole’, 13, 45-61.

King, T. C., Valerius, L., & Collins, J. (1998). Ground zero: A collaborative substance abuse prevention and intervention program for at-risk adolescents. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 16(3), 81-94.

McKinney, W. R., and Collins, J. (1991). The influence of race, sex, and age on performance appraisal bias in public parks and recreation. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 9(3): 41-58.

McKinney, W. R., and Collins, J. (1991). The impact on utility, race, and gender using three standard methods of scoring selection examinations. Applied Personnel Management, 20(2): 145-170.

Westover, T. N., and Collins, J. (1987). Perceived crowding in an urban park. Leisure Sciences, 9(2): 87-99.

Publications (Under Review)Xiao, Y., Collins, J., & Zhang, F. (submitted) A model for predicting background

advertisement exposure parameters related to a televised soccer game. International Journal of Sport Marketing and Sponsorship.

Walker, J., Collins, J. & Walker, L. (submitted) Common training practices and preferred personality traits of intramural sports officials. Recreational Sports Journal.

Abstracts/Proceedings (Refereed)

Chilman, K., Oller, G., Wadzinski, L., & Collins, J., (2008) Using the rapid assessment visitor inventory (RAVI) to monitor changes in trail use. National Trails Symposium, Little Rock, AK. November 13-18.

Keen, W. & Collins, J. (2008) New approaches, technology and equipment for trail maintenance. National Trails Symposium, Little Rock, AK. November 13-18.

Yen, T.H., Collins, J., Santos, J., & Chen, C. (2006). Measuring the “dining experience.” Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Conference on Tourism in Asia, ISBN: 962-367-517-8, p. 136 – 149. in Jeonju, Korea. May 11 – 14, 2006.

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Yen, T-H., Collins, J., Johnson, Colin, & da Gama, Gonzaga. (2005). Development of the dining experience scorecard. INFORMS Annual Meeting. New Orleans/San Francisco. November 13-16.

Yen, T-H., & Collins, J. (2004). Are they sensitive to price? A market segmentation study of customers to a dance event. International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Conference. Philadelphia, PA. July 28-31.

Wilhite, B., Collins, J., & Peebles, M. (2004). Identifying Issues Affecting the Future of Disability and Sport: A Delphi Study. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention and Exposition. New Orleans, LA. March 27-April 4.

Yen, T-H., & Collins, J. (2004). Leisure Lifestyles of Chinese Immigrants in the South Bay Area. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention and Exposition. New Orleans, LA. March 27-April 4.

Yen, T-H., & Collins, J. (2004). An exploratory study of leisure involvement of Chinese immigrants in the South Bay Area. Social Aspects and Recreation Research Symposium. San Francisco, CA. February 03-05.

Yen, T-H., & Collins, J. (2003). Development of a customer profile for a dance event. International Festival and Event Association Annual Research Symposium. Anahiem, CA. November 20-21.

Collins, J., Goggin, N., & Wilhite, B. (2002). Multiple perspectives on web-based instructional practices. Texas Distance Learning Association Conference. Westin Beechwood Hotel Fort Worth, Texas. April 24.

Yen, T-H., Collins, J., Yin, C. N., & Yuan, C. H. (2002). Utilization of price perception as marketing segmentation criteria for visitors to a special exhibit. International Festival and Event Association Annual Research Symposium. Las Vegas, NV. January 21-25.

Yen, T-H., & Collins, J. (2000). An activity-based management approach to measure service quality cost of restaurant. Abstracts from the Asian Pacific Tourism Association=s Sixth Annual Conference. Phuket, Thailand. June 28 - July 1.

Collins, J. & Yen, T-H. (1999). Service culture: Perceptions of service quality among employees. Abstracts from the 1999 National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. Nashville, TN. October 22-26.

Yen, T-H., Collins, J., & Wey, P-S. (1997). Leisure, work ethics, perceived control, and social alienation of Chinese students. Abstracts from the 1997 National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. Salt Lake City, UT. October 29 - November 2.

Collins, J. & Absher, J. A. (1996). A three variable conceptualization of recreation specialization and its relationship to leisure constructs. Abstracts from the 1996 National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. Kansas City, MO. Oct. 23-27.

Collins, J. & Absher, J. A. (1996). A comparison of southern Lake Michigan anglers’ management preferences using a three variable model of specialization. Abstracts from the Sixth International Symposium on Society and Resource Management: Social Behavior, Natural Resources, and the Environment. University Park, Pennsylvania. May 18-23.

Collins, J. & McKinney, W. R. (1995). Validation of a performance appraisal instrument for recreation supervisor. Abstracts from the National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. San Antonio, TX. October 5-9.

McKinney, W. R., & Collins, J. (1990). Performance appraisal and rater bias in public park and recreation agencies. Abstracts from the National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. Phoenix, AZ. October 12-15.

McKinney, W. R., & Collins, J. (1989). Maximum utility versus optimum utility in personnel selection for park and recreation agencies. Abstracts from the National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. San Antonio, TX. October 18-21.

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Absher, J. D., & Collins, J. (1986). Toward a more integrated theory of specialization. Abstracts from the National Recreation and Park Association Symposium on Leisure Research. Anaheim, CA. October 17-19.

Collins, J. & Westover, T. H. (1984). Factors related to the perception of crowding in an urban park. American Association of Geographers Conference. Washington, D.C. April 17-19.

Collins, J. & Absher, J. D. (1983). Perceptions of resource attributes as predictors of user topologies. Third Annual Conference on Social Research in National Parks and Wildland Areas. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. March 18-19.

Presentations (Refereed)

Nguyen, S. & Collins, J. (2016). What’s bubbling in aquatics? National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Gaylord Palms, FL, April 3 – April 6.

Hennelly, T. & Collins, J. (2016). Evaluating group cohesion in sport clubs. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Gaylord Palms, FL, April 3 – April 6.

Miceli, G., Walker, J. & Collins, J. (2015). Examining the relationship between student services student staff members’ work group cohesion and retention. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Grapevine, TX, March 30 – April 3.

Long, J., Walker, J. & Collins, J. (2015). Sportsmanship rating differences among students with low and high past experience in basketball. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Grapevine, TX, March 30 – April 3.

Tseng, T., Kuo, Y., Collins, J. (2014). Contributing factors affecting children’s walking, physical activity and quality of life. Environmental Design Research Association, New Orleans, LA, May 28-31.

Collins, J., Yen, T-H., Tseng, T., & Walker, J. (2014). An examination of perceived crowding in an urban natural area. National Outdoor Recreation Conference, San Francisco, CA, May 13-16.

Collins, J., Chen, Y-L., Yen, T-H., & Tseng, T. (2014). A methodology for estimating recreational boat use. National Outdoor Recreation Conference, San Francisco, CA, May 13-16.

Chen, Y-L., Collins, J., Williams, K. (2014). The relationship among exercise barriers, exercise self-efficacy, and quality of life. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Nashville, TN, April 23-26.

Chanthavong, A., Collins, J., Walker, J. (2014). Exercise motivations in gym settings and perceived quality of life. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Nashville, TN, April 23-26.

Miceli, G., Collins, J., Walker, J. (2014). Work group cohesion in higher education recreational services. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Nashville, TN, April 23-26.

Rhew, C., Walker, J., Collins, J. (2014). Work group cohesion in student recreation workers. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Nashville, TN, April 23-26.

Podschun, D. and Collins, J. (2014). Effects of campus recreation on recruitment and retention of students. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Nashville, TN, April 23-26.

Gu.X, Chen, Y-L, Collins, J. (2014). Perceived barriers mediate students' physical activity and quality of life. American Association of Health, Physical

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Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention and Exposition in St. Louis, MO, April 1-5.

Tao Zhang, T., Collins, J., Thomas, K., & Gu. X. (2013). Examining children’s physical activity motives, physical activity, and general well-being. American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Charlotte, NC, April 23-27.

Walker, J-R., Daniel, J. & Collins, J. (2013). Traffic on the trail: User counts. International Trails Symposium, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Resort, AZ, April 14-17.

Brown, R. and Collins, J. (2013). Influence of recognition programs on sportsmanship in intramural sports. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 4-7.

McGee, Z. and Collins, J. (2013). An examination of college students’ level of physical activity, quality of life, and motivations to be physically active. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 4-7.

Podschun, D. and Collins, J. (2013). Effects of campus recreation on recruitment and retention. National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 4-7.

Collins, J. and Walker, J. (2012). Capitalizing on participant information to plan your next event. Texas Recreation and Park Society Region 2&3 Conference, Hurst, TX, November 9.

Collins, J. and Walker, J. (2012). Don’t underestimate you smaller events as a revenue generator. Texas Recreation and Park Society Region 2&3 Conference, Hurst, TX, November 9.

Walker, J. and Collins, J. (2012). Regionalism. Texas Recreation and Park Society Region 2&3 Conference, Hurst, TX, November 9.

Yen, TH., Sullivan, K., Collins, J., & Wang, W-P. (2012). Determining the potential “early adopters” to a new casino in Taiwan? Annual ICHRIE Summer Conference & Marketplace, Providence, Rhode Island, August 1-4.

Yen, TH., Lee, C-S., Collins, J., & Wu, W-H. (2012). Acculturation and travel motivation of senior Chinese-American innigrants. Annual ICHRIE Summer Conference & Marketplace, Providence, Rhode Island, August 1-4.

Wells, H & Collins, J. (2012). An examination of leadership development in sport clubs. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference, Tampa, FL, March 27-30.

Walker, J., Collins, J. & Griffith, M. (2012). Examining lifeguard cohesion, confidence, and retention. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference, Tampa, FL, March 27-30.

Collins, J., Walker, J-R., & Daniel, J. (2012). How and why to conduct trail user counts. Texas Recreation and Parks Society Institute, The Woodlands, Texas, February 28 – March 2.

Walker, J-R., Daniel, J., Collins, J. (2012). Oh the pain in conducting trail user counts: A review of trail count methodologies. Texas Trails & Active Transportation Conference, San Antonio, Texas, February 1 to 3.

Collins, J. & Walker, J. (2011). SWOT analysis: The customer’s perspective – part 1. Texas Parks & Recreation Society Regions 2 & 3 Annual Conference, Rockwall, TX, November 18, 2011.

Collins, J. & Walker, J. (2011). SWOT analysis: The customer’s perspective – part 2. Texas Parks & Recreation Society Regions 2 & 3 Annual Conference, Rockwall, TX, November 18, 2011.

Walker, J-R, Daniel, J., Collins, J. (2011). Trail counting: Creating a volunteer based approach. Texas Parks & Recreation Society Regions 2 & 3 Annual Conference,

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Rockwall, TX, November 18, 2011.Collins, J. & Walker, J. (2011). Regional recreation and community outreach

programs. Texas Parks & Recreation Society Regions 2 & 3 Annual Conference, Rockwall, TX, November 18, 2011.

Yen, T-H., Collins, J., Wang, W-P. (2011). Effect of knowledge in gaming and attitude toward casino gambling on potential casino gambling spending. Annual ICHRIE Summer Conference & Marketplace, Denver, CO, July 27-30.

Collins, J. & Foster, L. (2011). An analysis of group cohesion within recreational sport clubs. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, April 13-16.

Collins, J. & Wilson, J. (2011). An examination of perceived stress among collegiate intramural basketball officials. National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, April 13-16.

Collins, J. (2010). Perceived stress of student, intramural flag football officials. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Conference, Galveston, TX, December 1-4.

Collins, J. (2010). Oh the pain in conducting trail user counts: A review of trail count methodologies. National Trails Symposium. Chattanooga, TN, November 14-17.

Collins, J. (2010). Keeping up with the Jones’: A review of best trail management practices. National Trails Symposium. Chattanooga, TN, November 14-17.

Collins, J. & Schuett, M. (2010). Bringing academics and practitioners together. Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Conference, Frisco, TX, March 9-12.

Boen, H., Walker, J., & Collins, J. (2009). An Investigation of ADA Compliance of Aquatic Facilities in the North Texas Area. Southwest Parks and Recreation Training Institute Regional Conference, Waggoner, OK.

Chilman, K., Oller, G., Wadzinski, L., & Collins, J., (2008) Using the rapid assessment visitor inventory (RAVI) to monitor changes in trail use. National Trails Symposium, Little Rock, AK. November 13-18.

Keen, W. & Collins, J. (2008). New approaches, technology and equipment for trail maintenance. National Trails Symposium, Little Rock, AK. November 13-18.

Boen, H., Walker, J., & Collins, J. (2008). An Investigation of ADA Compliance of Aquatic Facilities in the North Texas Area. National Conference; National Recreation and Parks, Association, Baltimore, MD.

Walker, J., Pike, H., Collins, J., & Hodges, J. (2007). An investigation of ADA compliance of aquatic facilities in the North Texas area, Cooper Institute Conference on Diversity in Physical Activity and Health: Measurement and Research Issues and Challenges, Dallas, TX.

Yen, T.H., Collins, J., Santos, J., & Chen, C. (2006). Measuring the “dining experience.” Paper presented at the 7th Biennial Conference on Tourism in Asia in Jeonju, Korea. May 11–14.

Melton, B., Wilhelm, L. & Collins, J. (2005). Statewide trail masterplan. Texas Municipal League Conference, Grapevine, TX, October 26-28.

Yen, T.H., Collins, J., Johnson, C., & da Gama, G. (2005). Development of the dining experience scorecard. Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS) conference in San Francisco, CA, November 10-13, 2005.

Collins, J. (2005). Creating the great Texas trail plan. Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, March 9-12.

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Collins, J. (2005). Bridging the gap between research and practice. Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, March 9-12.

Collins, J. (2005). Understanding the certification labyrinth. Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, March 9-12.

Yen, T. H., & Collins, J. (2004). Are they sensitive to price? A market segmentation study of customers to a dance event. International Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Annual Converence and Exposition. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Yen, T.H., Sullivan, K., & Collins, J. (2004). An exploratory study of leisure involvement of Chinese immigrants in the South Bay Area. Social Aspects and Recreation Research Symposium. San Francisco, California.

Yen, T.H., Collins, J., & Sullivan, K. (2003). Leisure lifestyle of Chinese immigrants in the South Bay area. AAHPERD National Convention and Exposition. New Orlean, Louisiana.

Valerius, L. & Collins, J. (2003). Developing a valid performance appraisal instrument. Texas Recreation and Parks Society, Region 2 & 3 Conference, Mesquite, TX, November 2.

Collins, J. & Kirkindall, S. (2003). Trail design 101. Texas Recreation and Parks Society State Conference, Abilene, TX, March 6-9.

Collins, J. (2003). Recreation program planning time management. Fort Worth After-School Staff Training Conference. Fort Worth, TX. September 27.

Collins, J. (2003). Recreation program scheduling. Fort Worth After-School Staff Training Conference. Fort Worth, TX. September 27.

Collins, J. (2003). Trail Basics. Texas Master Naturalists meeting, Denton, TX, March 20.

Yen, T.H. & Collins, J. (2002). Utilization of price perception as marketing segmentation criteria for visitors to a special exhibit. International Festivals and Events Association Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Yen, T. H., Wey, P. S., & Collins, J. (2000). An activity-based management approach to measure service quality cost of restaurant. Asia Pacific Tourism Association 2000 Annual Conference. Phuket, Thailand.

Collins, J. & Scharven, D. (2000). Assessing leisure interests with the Leisurescope. RLS Student Professional Day, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, April 13.

Collins, J. (2000). Issues and trends related to program management. RLS Student Professional Day, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, April 13.

Yen, T. H. & Collins, J. (1999). Service culture: Perceptions of service quality among employees. Paper presented at the National Recreation and Park Association Congress Leisure Research Symposium, Nashville, Tennessee.

Canales, D., & Collins, J. (1999). Plan ahead - prepare: Are you ready? Will you make it? Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Austin, TX. December 1 - 4.

Canales, D. & Collins, J. (1999).The magic of the outdoors - sights and sounds - identification game. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Annual Convention, Austin, TX. December 1 - 4.

Fabrey, L. & Collins, J. (1999). Secrets of testing: Item writing for the CLP examination. National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition, Nashville, TN. October 20 - 24.

Canales, D., & Collins, J. (1999). Exploring Texas state parks. Texas Outdoor Education Association State Conference. Leakey, TX. October 1 - 3.

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Canales, D., & Collins, J. (1999). Trash toys. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Summer Conference, Wichita Falls, TX. July 18 - 20.

Canales, D., & Collins, J. (1999). Our outdoor world. Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Summer Conference, Wichita Falls, TX. July 18 - 20.

Collins, J. (1999). Texas trails, ADA, and people who use wheelchairs. RLS Student Professional Day, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, April, 15.

Canales, D., & Collins, J. (1999). Camping wisdom. Southern District AAHPERD. Greensboro, NC. February 17 - 21.

Safranek, J., Collins, J., & Valerius, L. (1999). Leadership and change. Presented at the Sixth Annual Leadership Consortium of North Texas Area Colleges and Universities Conference, UNT Student Union, Denton, TX, February 26.

Collins, J. & Valerius, L. (1998). Parks and recreation: It’s beginnings, famous leaders, and benefits. Presented at the Texas Recreation and Parks Society, Region 5 & 6 Conference, Arlington, TX, December 3.

Canales, D. & Collins, J. (1998). Hiking trails of Texas. Presented at the 75th Convention of the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Health, Houston, TX.

Canales, D. & Collins, J. (1998). Wheelchair accessibility of Texas state park trails. UNT McNair Scholars Research Poster-presentation, Denton, Texas.

Collins, J. (1998). Issues and trends related to program management. RLS Student Professional Day, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, April 3.

Yen, T.H., Collins, J., & Wey, P.S. (1997). Leisure, work ethics, perceived control, and social alienation of Chinese students. National Recreation and Park Association Congress Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Presentations (Invited)

Collins, J. (2012). Recreation: The myth buster. Texas Community Colleges Teachers Association Conference, Frisco, Texas, March 2.

Collins, J. (2011) Repositioning and return on investment for a municipal park and recreation department. Fresno State University, Recreation Administration Department.

Collins, J. (2009). Annual DFW Park and Recreation Survey Results. DFW Park and Recreation Director’s meeting. March 27.

Collins, J. (2009). How to determine your after-school program’s contribution to a healthy community. Fort Worth After School Staff Training meeting, February.

Collins, J. (2008) Calculating the after-school program’s contribution to a healthy community. Fort Worth After School Staff Training meeting, October 2008.

Collins, J. (2008) Tourism in the National Parks. National Hsinchu University of Education, Taiwan, May, 2008.

Collins, J. (2008) Recreation Specialization. National Hsinchu University of Education, Taiwan, May, 2008.

Collins, J. (2008) Specialization as a marketing tool for hospitality management, National Hospitality University, Taiwan, June 2008

Grants/Contracts

2016 Collins, J. & Martin, S. (2016). Girls in the Game University Partnership-Teen Squad. Girls in the Game, Chicago, IL. ($15,000 – funded).

2015 Collins, J. & Martin, S. (2015). Girls in the Game University Partnership-Teen Squad. Girls in the Game, Chicago, IL. ($10,800 – funded).

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2015 Collins, J. (2015) Denton Youth Basketball. ($8,000.00 – funded)2014 Hunter, B., Nagaoka, L., Collins, J., & Levin, L. (2014). Planning services to

prepare a comprehensive greenbelt plan for Denton County, Texas. Upper Trinity Conservation Trust. (not funded).

2013 Collins, J. (2013) NextGen Course Re-design Grant. Internal funding awarded for 1 year from CLEAR. ($6,000.00 funded).

2012 Collins, J. (2012). Joe Pool Lake Boater Utilization Study. Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Department, Grand Prairie, TX. ($7,000 – funded).

2012 Zhang, T., Thomas, K., & Collins, J. (2012). Promoting Children's Physical Activity and Health-related Quality of Life: An Ecological Perspective. University of North Texas, Research Initiation Grant ($7,500 – not funded).

2012 Zhang, T., Thomas, K., & Collins, J. (2012). Social Ecological Analysis of Physical Activity and Health-related Quality of Life in Children. AAHPERD Research Consortium Grant. ($7,500 – funded).

2011 Zhang, T., Thomas, K., & Collins, J. (2011). Social Ecological Analysis of Physical Activity and Health-related Quality of Life in Children. University of North Texas, Research Opportunity Grant. ($8,000 – not funded).

2011 Luo, X., Jackson, A., Zhang, T., Collins, J., Liu, S., Zhao, X., Tan, W., & Luo, W. (2011). Comparing the Differences between Chinese and American Public Service Systems in Physical Activity. China National Social Science Foundation. ($27,273.00, not funded).

2011 American Indoor Soccer Complex, Research Assistantships, The operations and management of an indoor private soccer facility. Ralph Shirley, owner/manager. (65,000, Not Funded).

2011 Keller Parks and Recreation Department, Graduate Research Assistant, The operations and management of a municipal leisure services facility. City of Keller, Texas (8,000, Not Funded).

2009 The leisure specialization concept influences tourism behavior in different cultural contexts: the case of heritage tourisms. National Science Council Taiwan. $21,200. Assistant investigator (with chief investigator Tzuhui A. Tseng).

2009 Faculty Research Initiative 3,0002009 Faculty Research Initiative 1,5002008 Cross-cultural examination on recreationist’s activity involvement, sense of

place and environmental restoration in national park. National Science Council Taiwan. $42,000. Assistant investigator (with chief investigator Tzuhui A. Tseng).

2005 An Evaluation of Federal Trail Funding on Local Communities. Robert Woods Johnson

Foundation. $149,000. Not Funded.2002 State Park Trail Accessibility Inventory, Texas Recreational Trails Fund, Texas

Parks and Wildlife Department, $3,789.00. Principal Investigator2000 South Lake Nature Trail Accessibility Project, Denton PARD, Denton, TX, Texas

Recreational Trails Fund, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, $8,508.00. Co-Principal Investigator

2000 Teaching with Technology Grant $8,100.00 Principal Investigator1999 Martin, S. B., Collins, J., & Safranek, J. (1999, February). Team dynamics and

group cohesion for a high school swim team. Internal/External (UNT/DISD) funding received $750.00.

1998 State Park Trail Accessibility Inventory, Texas Recreational Trails Fund, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, $4,694.00. Principal Investigator

Editorships/Scholarly Reviews

2016 Environmental Management, reviewer

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2015 Environmental Management, reviewer2014 Environmental Management, reviewer2013 Environmental Management, reviewer2012 Schole’, reviewer2009 Environmental Management, reviewer2007-10Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, associate editor and reviewer2006 Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, peer reviewed manuscript2003 Abstract reviewer for the California Recreation and Park Association

conference.2001 NRPA, Leisure Research Symposium, Social-Psychological Section abstract

reviewer2000 Schole’, peer reviewed manuscripts1999 Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, peer reviewed manuscript1998 Journal of Leisure Research, peer reviewed manuscript1998 Therapeutic Recreation Journal, peer reviewed manuscript1998 Research Section of Southern District=s AAHPERD, proposal reviewer1994 The Journal of Recreation and Leisure, Associate Editor

Dissertations/Theses/Culminating Research Experience

Belmont, Sheri (F-2026) culminating experience research projectBlankenship, Brian (F-2026) culminating experience research projectByrd, Brandin (F-2026) culminating experience research projectCarpenter, Jessica (F-2026) culminating experience research projectHickman, Johnny (F-2026) culminating experience research project

Adams, Samuel (S-2026) culminating experience research projectAlexander, Benjamin (S-2026) culminating experience research projectAnyiam, LaChristopher (S-2026) culminating experience research projectBruce, Mercede (S-2026) culminating experience research projectCrawford, Alexander (S-2026) culminating experience research projectDiggs, Russell (S-2026) culminating experience research projectHennelly, Thomas (S-2026) culminating experience research projectHiatt, Kyler (S-2026) culminating experience research projectJohnson, Krystal (S-2026) culminating experience research projectMiller, Andrew (S-2026) culminating experience research projectOluwatosin, Victoria (S-2026) culminating experience research projectPearson, Jennifer (S-2026) culminating experience research projectSmith, Johnathan (S-2026) culminating experience research projectSprinkmeyer, Franziska (S-2026) culminating experience research projectSterling, William (S-2026) culminating experience research projectWard, Erin (S-2026) culminating experience research project

Bettinger, Alexandra (F-2015) culminating experience research projectBiggers, LaShenta (F-2015) culminating experience research projectHerrera, Alejandro (F-2015) culminating experience research projectLamb, Jacob (F-2015) culminating experience research projectMarshall, Michael (F-2015) culminating experience research projectMiceli, Gabriella (F-2015) culminating experience research projectMooreland, Annie (F-2015) culminating experience research projectNyquist, Logan (F-2015) culminating experience research projectWard, Erin (F-2015) culminating experience research project

Burton, Susan (S-2015) culminating experience research projectCovalt, Ally (S-2015) culminating experience research project

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Phillips, Daniel (S-2015) culminating experience research projectWinkler, Mason (S-2015) culminating experience research project

Alexis, Xierra (F-2014) culminating experience research projectChanthavong, Amy (F-2014) culminating experience research projectEllis, Dominique (F-2014) culminating experience research projectGonzales, Melissa (F-2014) culminating experience research projectMay, Kailee (F-2014) culminating experience research projectNewman, Olen (F-2014) culminating experience research projectPhillips, Daniel (F-2014) culminating experience research projectTrubenbach, Clayton (F-2014) culminating experience research projectWilson, Charlotte (F-2014) culminating experience research project

Ledesma, Austin (Su-2014) culminating experience research project

Adams, Josephine (S-2014) culminating experience research projectBroughton, Bianca (S-2014) culminating experience research projectFollmer, Zachary (S-2014) culminating experience research projectFornof, Arryn (S-2014) culminating experience research projectMeGee, Kami (S-2014) culminating experience research projectPodschun, Davis (S-2014) culminating experience research projectRobertson, William (S-2014) culminating experience research projectSeymour, Kristine (S-2014) culminating experience research projectSummerfield, Nicholas (S-2014) culminating experience research projectSykes, Marquis (S-2014) culminating experience research projectThompson, Derek (S-2014) culminating experience research projectTran, Bryan (S-2014) culminating experience research project

Hughes, Kym (S-2012) culminating experience research projectSatchell, Ashley (S-2012) culminating experience research projectPrince, Jason (S-2012) culminating experience research projectLauck, Louis (S-2012) culminating experience research projectKelly, Jonathan (S-2012) culminating experience research project

Carothers, C. (2008). Minimum Levels of Physical Activity and Perceived Quality of Life. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX

Pike, H. (2006). Assessment of aquatic facilities to ADA standards. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

Peebles, M. (2006). Improving self-efficacy of college students: A modified adventure therapy program. Dissertation. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

Johnson, N. (2005). Motivating older adults to be physically active. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

Harkrider, T. (2005). Treadmill validation of the Siconolfi step test. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

McCabe, E. (2004). Influences of physically active leisure participation on obesity in youth with spina bifida. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

Hall, R.J. (2004). Assessment of the primary caregiving role on men=s leisure. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

Pacleb, S. V. (2003). The Relationship of Acculturation Stress and Leisure Satisfaction of Hispanic College Students. Problem in Lieu of Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

Hutchinson, T.G. (2003). Workplace violence: Prevention strategies and response measures. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

Cartwright-Leslie, A. (2001). Physical activity and its association with selected dietary behaviors. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

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Pisesnakornkit, A. (2001). The relationship between the belief in double standards and sexual harassment attitudes among college men and women. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

Stout, J.T. (1999). Goal setting strategies, locus of control beliefs, and personality characteristics of NCAA division I swimmers. Thesis. University of North Texas. Denton, TX.

Technical Reports

Fornof, A. and Collins, J. (2014). An analysis of the After-School Bridge Lacrosse program based on children’s reported self-efficacy.

Kidder-Smith, C. & Collins, J. (2013). An economic analysis of the Valentine’s Day Daddy-Daughter Dance for Frisco, TX.

Collins, J. & Lauck, L. (2012). An economic analysis of the October-fest event in Coppell, TX.

Hughes, K. & Collins, J. (2011). A user conflict analysis to the Arbor Hills nature Preserve, Plano, TX.

Collins, J. & Hughes, K. (2010). A profile and market analysis of trail professionals to the American Trails website.

Collins, J. & Hughes, K. (2010). A profile and market analysis of general trail users to the American Trails website.

Collins, J. & Minshew, E. (2010). A profile and market analysis of attendees to the Richardson arts and music festival. Richardson, TX.

Collins, J. State Trail Administrators National Survey. American Trails. October, 2009.

Collins, J. & Austin, J. Recreation Activities Notebook, May 2009.Collins, J. & Hill, P. DFW Park and Recreation Director’s Survey. March 2009.Collins, J. (2004). TXU Games of Texas Evaluative Summaries Report. Denton,

TX.Collins, J. & McKinney, W. R. (1997). A Salary Equity Study For Full-Time

Employees of the Naperville Park District: Job Analysis, Job Descriptions, and Performance Appraisal Instruments. Naperville, Illinois.

Collins, J. & McKinney, W. R. (1997). A Salary Equity Study For Full-Time Employees of the Naperville Park District: Internal Equity Analysis. Naperville, Illinois.

Collins, J. & McKinney, W. R. (1997). A Salary Equity Study For Full- Time Employees of the Naperville Park District: External Equity Analysis. Naperville, Illinois

Milton, P. W., Collins, J., & Kasper, G. (1996). Program Requirements for the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Facility Program Committee, Office of Facilities Planning and Design, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.

Miller, D. B., Horton, M., & Collins, J. (1996). Internal Assessment: Facilities Planning and Operations, Grounds. Process Review Committee, Division of Business and Finance, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.

Collins, J., McKinney, W. R., & Yen, T-H. (1990). Manuals for Systematically Conducting a Job Analysis and Developing a Job Description for: Park and Recreation Supervisor, II, Park and Recreation Supervisor, I, Physical Recreation Instructor, Cultural Recreation Instructor, Aquatic Instructor, II, Aquatic Instructor, I, and Lifeguard. Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL.

Collins, J., McKinney, W. R., & Yen, T-H. (1990). Manuals for the Systematic Development of a Content Valid Selection Examination Job Title: Park and Recreation Supervisor, II, Park and Recreation Supervisor, I, Physical Recreation Instructor, Cultural Recreation Instructor, Aquatic Instructor, II, Aquatic Instructor, I, and Lifeguard. Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL.

Collins, J., McKinney, W. R., & Yen, T-H. (1988). Manuals for Systematically Conducting a Job Analysis and Developing a Job Description for: Carpenter,

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Chauffeur, Floriculturist Class II, Painter, Secretarial Stenographer, and Senior Clerk. Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL.

Collins, J., McKinney, W. R., & Yen, T-H. (1988). Manuals for the Systematic Development of a Content Valid Selection Examination Job Title: Carpenter, Chauffeur, Floriculturist Class II, Painter, Secretarial Stenographer, and Senior Clerk. Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL.

McKinney, W.R., Ryan, K.E., Collins, J., & Morrill, P.K. (1988). National Survey of Personnel Operations in the Largest Public Park and Recreation Agencies in the United States. Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL.

Absher, J. D., & Collins, J. (1987). Southern Lake Michigan Sportfishing: Angler Profiles and Specialization Model. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Program. Champaign, IL. Report 87-01, 120 p.

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND SERVICE

Professional Organizations

International/National1983-present National Recreation and Park Association1994-present Society of Park and Recreation Educators/ALS2004-present American Trails2009-present American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and

Dance/SHAPE2011-present National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association2012-present North American Society of Sport Management

State1997-present Texas Recreation and Park Society1998-2014 Texas Trails Network2009-2011 Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and

Dance

Regional2004-present North Texas Park and Recreation Directors’ Association2004-2009 North Texas Recreation Association

Offices and Committee Assignments in Professional Organizations

National2004-2014 American Trails, Board of Directors2009-2014 American Trails, Chair, Public Affairs Committee2008-2010 20th National Trails Symposium, Program Committee Member,

Chattanooga, TN, November 14-17, 20102006-2008 19th National Trails Symposium, Program Committee Member, Little

Rock, AK, November 15-18, 20082005-2006 18th National Trails Symposium, Program Committee Member, Quad

Cities, Davenport, IA, October 19-222003-2004 17th National Trails Symposium, Program Committee Chair, Austin, TX,

October 20-242001-2003 National Recreation and Park Association, Southwest Regional Council

Committee2000-2001 National Recreation and Park Association, Society for Park and

Recreation Educators, Excellence in Teaching Award Committee1998-1999 National Job Analysis Advisory Committee, Chair

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1997-2001 National Certified Park and Recreation Professional Examination Committee, Chair

1997-2001 National Certified Park and Recreation Professional Examination Committee, Preliminary Item Analysis Sub-committee Chair

1996-1997 National Certified Leisure Professional Examination Committee, Vice-Chair

1996 National Certified Leisure Professional Examination Committee, Affiliated Certification Examinations Sub-committee Chair

State2001-2014 Texas Trails Network, Board of Directors2013-2014 Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee, Fort

Worth, TX, March 26-28, 20142010-2012 Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee, San

Antonio, TX, February 1-3, 20122004-2008 Texas Parks and Wildlife, Trails Grant Office, Trails Advisory Board

Member2007-2008 Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee, The

Woodlands, TX, January 23-252004-2006 Texas Trails Network, President2005-2006 Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee,

Grapevine, TX, November 3-52004-2005 Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee Co-

Chair, San Marcos, TX, November 4-62003-2005 Texas Recreation and Parks Society, Board of Directors, Academic At-

Large representative2004 Texas Recreation and Parks Society, Region 2 & 3, Conference

Planning Committee (Evaluations and Volunteer committees)2001-2002 Texas Recreation and Parks Society, 2002 State Conference, Trails

Track Planning Committee, Abilene, TX, March 6-92001-2004 Texas Trails Network, Board of Directors and Vice-President2003-2004 Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee,

McKinney Roughs, TX, October 8-102001 Texas Trails Network, State Trail Conference Planning Committee,

Fossil Rim, TX, October 26-281996-1997 Ohio Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance,

Research Section, Vice-Chair

Local2007-2008 Farmers Branch, Youth and Family Task Force Committee Member2005-2006 Denton County Horticultural and Environmental Stewardship

Committee, Chair2004-2005 Denton County Horticultural and Environmental Stewardship

Committee

Consulting

2015 An examination of children’s reported self-efficacy based on an After-School Bridge Lacrosse program.

2015 Event planning and management for the Denton Youth Basketball association

2014 An examination of children’s reported self-efficacy based on an After-School Bridge Lacrosse program.

2014 Event planning and management for the Denton Youth Basketball association

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2013 Event planning and management for the Denton Youth Basketball association

2013 An economic analysis of the Valentine’s Day Daddy-Daughter Dance for Frisco, TX.

2012 Joe Pool Lake Boat Utilization Analysis for the US Army Corp of Engineers

2012 An economic analysis of the October-fest event in Coppell, TX.2011 A user conflict analysis to the Arbor Hills nature Preserve, Plano, TX. 2010 A profile and market analysis of trail professionals to the American Trails website. 2010 A profile and market analysis of general trail users to the American

Trails website 2010 Arts and music festival. Richardson, TX, A profile and market analysis

of attendees2008 Gulf Coast Park and Recreation Directors Association Annual Survey, TX2008 Middle Tennessee State University, Graduate Program Review2007 US Army Corp of Engineers, LLELA Environmental Area User Survey2007 US Army Corp of Engineers, Adjacent Trail Property Evaluation

Assessment, TX2007 Friends of the Katy Trail, Adjacent Property Evaluation Assessment,

Dallas, TX2007 Friends of the Katy Trail, Trail Use Estimation, Dallas, TX2007 Grand Prairie Park and Recreation Department, Organization Analysis,

TX2006-2013 DFW Park & Rec Directors Annual Financial Baseline Survey, TX2005-2006 Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, Sport Tourism Economic

Assessment2005 Brazos River Authority, Boating Capacity Project2005 Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, Texas Summer Games, Economic

Assessment2005 Fort Worth After-School Teacher Training Program2004-2005 Lake Kiowa, Recreation Master Plan Development and Implementation2004 Games of Texas, Survey and Data Analyst2001 Trail Assessment, Development, and Proposal Project, Lake Dallas,

Texas2001 Summer Day-Camp Program Development Project, Lake Dallas, Texas2000-2002 South Lake Nature Trail Accessibility Project, Denton Park and

Recreation Department, Denton, Texas1997-1998 Job Analysis and Salary Equity Study, Naperville Park District,

Naperville, Illinois1988-1990 Developing Content and Criterion Valid Performance Appraisal

Instruments for 21 Park and Recreation Job-Titles, Chicago Park District, Chicago, Illinois

1986-1988 Developing Content Valid Job Descriptions and Reliable and Valid Employee Selection Examinations for 21 Park and Recreation Job-Titles, Chicago Park District, Chicago, Illinois

1987 User Preference Survey: Questionnaire design, sampling scheme, and statistical analysis. Westmont Park District, Westmont, IL.

SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE/DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM & COMMUNITY

University

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2012-2014 UNT Steering Committee responsible for developing UNT’s report to the THECB on a plan for implementing and assessing the new 2014 CORE objectives

2010-2014 Oversight Committee for the Core Curriculum2011-2013 Chair, Oversight Committee for the Core Curriculum2010-2011 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee2004 Recreational Sports Search Committee for Assistant Director for

Outdoor Pursuits2000-2003 Recreational Sports Recreation Center Planning Committee 2000 Recreational Sports Search Committee for Assistant Director for Sport

Clubs and Recreational Instruction2000 National Youth Sports Program Committee member1999 Recreational Sports, Mock Interviewer for graduating employees1998 Recreational Sports Search Committee for Assistant Director for Sport

Clubs and Recreational Instruction1996-1997 Kent State University, Student Wellness and Recreation Facility

Development Committee: (appointed) Vision/Mission sub-committee Chair Site Visitation sub-committee member User Groups sub-committee member Design Consultant Selection sub-committee member

1996 Kent State University, Grounds Maintenance Department, Process Review Committee: (appointed)

Customer Survey sub-committee Chair Adopt-A-Garden sub-committee member

1996 Kent State University, Leadership Development Coalition, Co-Chair (appointed) Leadership Resources Inventory sub-committee chair Home-Page Development sub-committee chair KSU 1996 Leadershape Site Selection sub-committee chair KSU 1996 Leadershape Facilitator Selection sub-committee

chair1996 Kent State University, Team Challenge Initiatives Facilitator

(appointed) Intramural and Campus Recreation personnel Intramural and Campus Recreation graduate assistants Admissions Office personnel Upward Bound program New Student Orientation program

College

2015-2016 College of Education KHPR Chair Selection Committee (Ad Hoc – appointed)

2014-present College of Education Grievance Committee (elected)2009-present College of Education, Academic Affairs Committee (elected)2008-2009 College of Education, Undergraduate Affairs Committee (elected)2007-2008 College of Education, Graduate Affairs Committee, Chair2000-2008 College of Education, Graduate Affairs Committee (elected)2004-2005 College of Education, COE of Choice Committee (appointment)2002-2003 College of Education, Graduate Affairs Committee, Chair2000-2004 College of Education, Scholarship Committee (automatic appointment)

1998-2000 College of Education, Student Development Committee (appointed)

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1998-2000 College of Education, Task Force on Graduate Education (appointed)

Department

2016 KHPR, Lecturer Search Committee, Chair2016 KHPR, Assistant Professor Search

Committee, Chair2015-2016 KHPR, Charter-ByLaws Ad Hoc Committee2013-present KHPR, TF Ad Hoc Committee2013-present KHPR, Personnel Affairs Committee

2012-present KHPR, Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee2004-present KHPR, Executive Committee2003-present KHPR, Graduate Curriculum Committee2003-present KHPR, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee2003-present KHPR, Grievance Committee

2013-2014 KHPR, Graduate Academic Audit2003-2006 KHPR, Promotion and Tenure Committee2003-2012 KHPR, Personnel Affairs Committee2006 KHPR, RLS Lectureship Search Committee, Chair2005 KHPR, Inter-Disciplinary Lectureship Search Committee, Chair2004-2005 KHPR, RLS Recreation Management Faculty Search Committee, Chair2004 KHPR, Graduate Program Coordinator2003-2004 KHPR, Health Promotion Faculty Search Committee2002 KHPR, Lectureship Search Committee (appointed)2002-2003 KHPR, Program Coordinator (Summer)2002-2003 Attended 15 Freshman and Transfer Student Orientation sessions

(Summer)2000-2004 KHPR, Scholarship Committee, Chair (elected)2000-2003 KHPR, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (elected)2000 KHPR, ad hoc Grade Appeal Committee1999-2000 NT Preview, UNT Student Union, Department representative and booth

display1999 UNT in Dallas Night, Renaissance Hotel, Dallas, TX, April 61999 Phonathon, KHPR, UNT Music Building, February1998-2000 Kinesiology Advisory Committee (elected)1998-2000 KHPR, Scholarship Committee, Secretary (elected)1997-2000 KHPR, Activity Program Committee, Secretary (elected)1997 Phonathon, College of Education, UNT Music Building, September 24

Program2014-present Update undergraduate and graduate curriculum revisions based on the

new RESM program name2010-present Collect, input, and analyze RESM SAC’s data and report coordinator

2012-present NRPA annual accreditation report2010-present RLS Program Coordinator

1997-present RLS Advisory Committee

2012 Established the Endowed Rick Herold Scholarship

2009-2010 NRPA Re-accreditation report2008-2010 RLS SACS Report Coordinator2005-2006 RLS Faculty Search Committee, Chair, Program Management2004-2006 RLS Program Coordinator

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2004-2006 RLS Advisory Committee, Chair2004-2005 RLS Re-accreditation Self-Study Report2002-2003 RLS Faculty Search Committee, Diversity Position2000-2004 Student Professional Day, Faculty Representative2000-2004 Student Professional Day, Alumni Social (facilitator)2000-2002 NRPA National Conference, Dept of KHPR representative and booth

display1999-2000 RLS, Julia Wakeley Scholarship Fund Raiser (facilitator)1999-2004 RLS Alumni Social, TRAPS State Conference1999-2010 Rita Pilkey State School Christmas Party1998-2002 Recreation Activities Workshop Planning Committee - Plan, organize,

and implement recreation activities for two to three universities1999-2000 RLS Faculty Search Committee, Therapeutic Recreation1999-2000 RLS Re-accreditation Committee1999-2003 Student Professional Day, Awards Facilitator1999 Don Bailey Inaugural Golf Classic and Banquet - Helped plan and

organize1998-1999 Don Bailey Scholarship (facilitator)1998 American Camping Association Committee Liaison

Student/Student Organizations

2010-present Recreation and Leisure Studies Society/RESM Professionals, Advisor2009-present Women’s Volleyball Club, Advisor2009-present Men’s Volleyball Club, Advisor

2009-2014 UNT Bicycle Club, Advisor2008-2009 Mixed Martial Arts Alliance, Advisor2005-2007 University of North Texas, Sailing Club, Advisor2004-2005 University of North Texas, Ultimate Frisbee Club Advisor2000-2004 Student Professional Day, Faculty Representative2002-2004 University of North Texas, Sailing Club Advisor2001-2002 University of North Texas, Racquetball Club Advisor2000-2001 University of North Texas, Fencing Club Advisor1999-2000 University of North Texas, Multi-Sport Club Advisor1998-1999 University of North Texas, Student Mentor (appointed) - Mentor to

McNair Scholar undergraduate1998-2000 University of North Texas, Women=s Rugby Club Advisor1997-1998 University of North Texas, Swim Club Advisor1997-1998 University of North Texas, Outdoor Adventure and Recreation Society

Advisor

Community

2011-present Hosted the Denton Youth Basketball program

2012 Chaired the Rick Herold Scholarship fundraising event.2012 Chaired the RLS Alumni Social at the state TRAPS conference2012 Hosted Dr. Tzuhui A. Tseng as a visiting international scholar, spring

semester2012 Initiated the planning and development of an outdoor multi-use trail

around the perimeter of the UNT Discovery park campus2012 Provided leisure activities for the Denton senior center as a class

service project

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2012 Provided leisure activities for the Denton After-School Youth Program as a class service project

2012 Installed T-boxes for Trophy Club’s disc golf course as a class service project

2012 Hosted the Denton Youth Basketball League2011 Provided leisure activities for the Denton After-School Youth Program

as a class service project2011 Designed an indoor walking route for the UNT Discovery Park campus

as a class service project2004-2009 Fort Worth, TX After-School Staff Training conference2004 Arbor Daze Festival, Kidz Zone, RECR 2150 project, Euless, Texas2002 2K-Fun Run/Walk, UNT Campus, RECR 3050 Program Planning project -

planned and implemented event to raise food for the North Texas Food Bank which drew 34 participants

2002 Phoenix Apartments, Denton, Halloween Carnival, RECR 3050 Program Planning project - planned and implemented an evening of recreation activities for 65 youths

2002 Denia Recreation Center, Denton, Fall Harvest Festival, RECR 5080 Program Planning project - planned and implemented an evening of recreation activities for 45 youths

2001 Lake Dallas, TX, Trail Assessment, Development, and Proposal, RECR 4180 project

2001 Lake Dallas, TX, Summer Day-Camp Program Development, RECR 5080 project

2000-2001 South Lake Nature Trail, RECR 4180 project - ADA assessment1999 Denia Recreation Center, Denton, RECR 3050 project - Planned

weekend recreation activities program for 50 youths1999 Denton Boys and Girls Club, RECR 5080 class project - Planned

weekend recreation activities program for 15 youths1999 Camp Summit, RECR 3050 class project - Planned weekend program

for 60 campers1998 Euless Parks and Community Services, Project TEAM - Provided one-

half day leadership and team development workshop1998 North Texas Leadership Training workshop for NTLT - Provided one-half

day student organization leadership and team development workshop1995 LeaderShape Inc. Program, Champaign, IL - Program Facilitator

INSTRUCTIONAL

Instructional Assignments

Graduate EvaluationRECR 5010 Perspectives in Leisure

Fall, 2006 24 students 4.53Spring, 2005 15 students 4.84

RECR/KINE 5050 Administration and Supervision of Recreation and SportFall 2016 53 studentsFall 2014 44 studentsSpring, 2013 26 studentsSpring, 2012 25 studentsSpring, 2011 33 studentsSpring, 2010 23 studentsSpring, 2009 26 studentsSpring, 2008 13 students 4.88

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Spring, 2007 26 students 4.58Spring, 2006 18 students 4.51Spring, 2005 20 students 4.88

RECR 5060 Recreation Areas and Facilities*Fall 2015 62 studentsFall, 2013 38 studentsFall, 2012 20 studentsFall, 2011 22 studentsFall, 2010 24 studentsFall, 2009 22 studentsFall 2008 17 students n/aFall, 2007 23 students 4.57Fall, 2006 21 students 4.30Fall, 2005 19 students 4.76Fall, 2004 20 students 4.73Fall, 2003 27 students 4.89Fall, 2002 8 students 5.00Fall, 2001 10 students 4.89Fall, 2000 20 students 4.68Spring, 1999 11 students n/aFall, 1997 6 students 4.21*RECR 5060 became cross listed with KINE 5060 and Internet-assisted in Fall, 2000

RECR 5070 Psychosociological Dynamics of Leisure BehaviorSpring, 2013 24 studentsFall, 2005 24 students 4.77

RECR 5080 Recreation Program DesignFall, 2002 8 students 4.43Spring, 2001 13 students 4.61Fall, 1999 13 students 4.73

RECR 5100 Evaluation and Research in Recreation, Park, and Leisure Settings*Summer, 2013 21 studentsSummer, 2012 17 studentsSummer, 2011 23 studentsSummer, 2009 21 studentsSummer, 2007 15 students 4.51Summer, 2006 18 students 4.55Summer II, 2004 19 students 4.54Summer II, 2002 17 students 4.44Summer II, 2000 18 students 4.54Summer I, 1998 20 students 4.13*course cross-listed with HLTH 5100 and KINE 5100

RECR 5110 Critique of the Professional LiteratureFall, 2007 students n/aSpring, 2000 14 students 4.69Spring, 1998 11 students 4.22

RECR 5800 Independent StudiesFall 2008 8 students n/a

RECR 5800.001 Special ProblemsSpring 2016 11 students

RECR 5800.002 Research SeminarFall 2016 24 studentsFall 2015 16 studentsFall 2014 17 studentsSummer 2014 13 students

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Fall, 2013 17 studentsFall 2012 13 students

RECR 5800.003 Survey Research Design and AnalysisSpring 2016 22 studentsSpring 2015 27 studentsSpring 2014 31 students

RECR 5850 Proseminar in Leisure Services ManagementFall, 2003 10 studentsFall, 2001 12 students 4.61Fall, 1998 16 students 4.57

RECR 5860 Practicum in Leisure ServicesSpring 2015 26 studentsSpring 2014 5 studentsFall, 2013 4 studentsFall, 2012 3 studentsFall, 2006 1 student n/aSummer, 2006 3 students n/aSpring, 2006 1 student n/aFall, 2005 2 students n/aSummer, 2005 1 student n/aSpring, 2005 2 students n/aSummer I, 2004 3 students n/aSpring, 2003 1 student n/aSummer II, 2002 1 student n/a

Spring, 2001 1 student n/aSummer I, 1999 1 student

RECR 5900 Special ProblemsFall 2014 7 studentsFall 2013 8 studentsSpring 2013 5 studentsFall, 2012 8 studentsFall, 2006 3 students n/aSummer, 2006 3 students n/aSpring, 2006 7 students n/aFall, 2005 3 students n/aSummer, 2005 2 students n/aSpring, 2005 7 students n/aFall, 2004 3 students n/aSummer I, 2004 2 students n/aSpring, 2004 1 student n/aFall, 2003 2 students n/aSpring, 2003 1 student n/aFall, 2002 2 students n/aSummer II, 2002 1 student n/aSummer I, 2002 2 students n/aSpring, 2002 1 student n/aSpring, 2001 2 students n/aFall, 2000 2 students n/aSpring, 2000 1 student n/aFall, 1999 1 student n/aSummer II, 1999 4 students n/aSummer I, 1999 2 students n/aSpring, 1999 1 student n/a

RECR 5910 Special Problems

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Fall, 2012 2 studentsSummer, 2006 1 student n/aSpring, 2006 3 students n/aFall, 2005 1 student n/aSummer, 2005 1 student n/aFall, 2004 1 student n/aSpring, 2004 1 student n/aFall, 2003 2 students n/aSummer I, 1999 1 student n/a

RECR 5950 Master’s ThesisFall, 2006 2 students n/aSpring, 2006 2 students n/aFall, 2005 1 student n/aSummer, 2005 1 student n/aFall, 2003 1 student n/aSpring, 2003 1 student n/aFall, 1999 1 student n/aSpring, 1999 1 student n/aFall, 1998 1 student n/a

KINE 5860 Practicum, Field Problem, or InternshipSummer, 2002 1 student n/aFall, 2001 1 student n/aFall, 1999 1 student n/a

KINE 5900 Special ProblemsSpring, 2006 1 student n/aFall, 2001 1 student n/aFall, 1999 1 student n/a

KINE 5910 Special ProblemsSpring, 2006 1 student n/aSummer, 2005 1 student n/aSpring, 2005 1 student n/aFall, 2004 1 student n/aSummer I, 2004 1 student n/aSummer I, 2002 1 student n/a

HLTH 5900 Special ProblemsSummer II, 2002 1 student n/a

UndergraduateRECR 2150 Principles of Leadership

Fall, 2015 35 studentsFall, 2013 33 studentsSpring 2013 30 studentsFall, 2012 30 studentsSpring, 2012 31 studentsFall, 2011 29 studentsSpring, 2011 27 studentsFall, 2010 29 studentsSpring, 2010 30 studentsFall, 2009 27 studentsSpring, 2009 29 studentsFall, 2008 29 students n/aSpring, 2004** 25 students 4.78Spring, 2003** 28 students 4.66Spring, 2002** 35 students 4.58Spring, 2001** 30 students 4.82

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Spring, 2000 53 students 4.43Fall, 1998* 15 students 4.63Fall, 1997* 34 students 4.47*course was originally listed as RECR 3550**course requires an 80 minute lab in addition to two lectures per week

RECR 2550 Leisure and SocietyFall, 1999 63 students 4.87Fall, 1998 62 students 4.59

RECR 3050 Programming in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure ServicesFall, 2003 48 students 4.61Fall, 2002 52 students 4.63Fall, 1999 24 students 4.88

RECR 4050 Management and Executive Development in Recreation, Sport and Leisure

Fall, 2011 56 studentsFall, 2010 52 studentsFall, 2009 47 studentsFall, 2008 53 students n/aSpring, 2007 25 students 4.82

RECR 4100 InternshipSpring 2015 15 studentsSummer 2014 23 studentsSpring 2014 6 studentsFall, 2012 5 studentsSummer, 2006 15 students n/aSpring, 2005 1 student n/aFall, 2004 2 students n/aMaymester, 2004 1 student n/aSummer I, 2004 15 students n/aFall, 2003 1 student n/aSummer I, 2003 8 students n/aSpring, 2003 1 student n/aSpring, 2002 2 students n/aSummer I, 2001 8 students n/aSpring, 2001 1 student n/aSummer II, 1999 6 students n/a

RECR 4180 Planning and Design of Recreation, Park, and Leisure ServicesSpring 2016 68 studentsSpring 2015 67 studentsSpring 2014 62 studentsSpring, 2012 60 studentsSpring, 2011 41 studentsSpring, 2010 46 studentsSpring, 2009 44 studentsSpring, 2008 50 students 4.65Spring, 2007 34 students 4.70Spring, 2006 23 students 4.25Spring, 2004 19 students 4.57Spring, 2003 24 students 4.71Spring, 2002 39 students 4.89Spring, 2001 42 students 4.73Spring, 2000 22 students 4.68Spring, 1999 25 students 4.63Spring, 1998 22 students 4.72

RECR 4190 Fiscal Administration in Park, Recreation, and Leisure Settings

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Spring 2015 29 studentsFall, 2006 21 students 4.42Fall, 2003 28 students 4.69Spring, 2002 27 students 4.86Fall, 2000 32 students 4.62Spring, 1999 17 students 4.64

RECR 4200 Commercial RecreationFall, 2001 20 students 4.95Fall, 2000 24 students 4.62Spring, 1998 15 students 4.69

RECR 4340 Administration and Programming in Corporate and Recreational Sports SettingsSpring, 2004 25 students 4.59

RECR 4900 Special ProblemsFall 2015 1 studentSpring 2015 2 studentsFall 2013 3 studentsSpring 2013 10 studentsFall, 2012 12 studentsSummer, 2006 1 student n/aSpring, 2006 3 students n/aSpring, 2005 1 student n/aFall, 2004 1 student n/aSummer I, 2004 1 student n/aFall, 2002 1 student n/aFall, 2001 1 student n/aSummer II, 2001 1 student n/aSummer I, 2001 1 student n/aSpring, 2001 4 students n/aFall, 2000 3 students n/aSpring, 2000 2 students n/aFall, 1999 2 students n/aSpring, 1999 4 students n/aFall, 1998 2 students n/aSummer I, 1998 1 student n/a

KINE 4410 Facility, Equipment, and BudgetSummer 2013 28 students

LEST 16000 Foundations of Recreation (Kent State University)Summer I, 1996 8 students 1.49(NOTE: scale ranges from 1= Agree Strongly to 6 = Disagree Strongly)

LEST 26030 Recreation Group Leadership (Kent State University)Spring, 1997 30 students 1.27Fall, 1996 25 students 1.60Summer I, 1996 8 students 1.70Spring, 1996 32 students 2.41Fall, 1995 22 students 1.69Summer I, 1995 11 students 2.14Spring, 1995 30 students 1.68(NOTE: scale ranges from 1= Agree Strongly to 6 = Disagree Strongly)

LEST 46060 Administration of Leisure Services (Kent State UniversitySpring, 1997 31 students 1.56Fall, 1996 30 students 1.92Spring, 1996 26 students 2.08Fall, 1995 31 students 2.05Spring, 1995 30 students 1.99

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(NOTE: scale ranges from 1= Agree Strongly to 6 = Disagree Strongly)LEST 46070 Maintenance and Operations of Areas and Facilities (Kent State Univ)

Spring, 1997 16 students 1.82Fall, 1996 13 students 2.03Spring, 1996 26 students 1.84Fall, 1995 20 students 1.97Spring, 1995 22 students 2.00(NOTE: scale ranges from 1= Agree Strongly to 6 = Disagree Strongly)

Course Evaluation Ratings

Term Mean Spring, 2012 807.75 – Highly Effective (788 – 834)Spring 2008 4.70Fall, 2007 4.73Summer, 2007 4.51Spring, 2007 4.71Fall, 2006 4.42Summer, 2006 4.55Spring, 2006 4.37Fall, 2005 4.76Spring, 2005 4.86Fall, 2004 4.73Summer II, 2004 4.54Spring, 2004 4.58Fall, 2003 4.71Spring, 2003 4.68Fall, 2002 4.66Summer II, 2002 4.44Spring, 2002 4.71 Fall, 2001 4.81Spring, 2001 4.74Fall, 2000 4.64Summer II, 2000 4.54Spring, 2000 4.55Fall, 1999 4.85Spring, 1999 4.64

Fall, 1998 4.59Summer, 1998 4.13Spring, 1998 4.59Fall, 1997 4.43 27 semester sum 119.7427 semester average 4.61

Student Advisement

Graduate Fall 2015 Academic Advisor, 27, M.S. studentsSpring 2015 Academic Advisor, 28, M.S. studentsFall 2014 Academic Advisor, 25, M.S. studentsSpring 2014 Academic Advisor, 25, M.S. studentsFall, 2013 Academic Advisor, 20 M.S. studentsSpring, 2013 Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsFall, 2012 Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsSpring, 2012 Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. students

Collins – 25

Fall, 2011 Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsSpring, 2011 Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsFall, 2010 Academic Advisor, 17 M.S. studentsSpring, 2010 Academic Advisor, 18 M.S. studentsFall, 2009 Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsSpring, 2009 Academic Advisor, 15 M.S. studentsFall, 2008 Academic Advisor, 16 M.S. studentsSpring, 2008 Academic Advisor, 17 M.S. studentsFall, 2007 Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsSpring, 2007 Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsFall, 2006 Academic Advisor, 11 M.S. studentsSpring, 2006 Academic Advisor, 11 M.S. studentsFall, 2005 Academic Advisor, 14 M.S. studentsSpring, 2005 Academic Advisor, 14 M.S. studentsFall, 2004 Academic Advisor, 18 M.S. studentsSpring, 2004 Academic Advisor, 18 M.S. studentsFall, 2003 Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsSpring, 2003 Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsFall, 2002 Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsSpring, 2002 Academic Advisor, 13 M.S. studentsFall, 2001 Academic Advisor, 12 M.S. studentsSpring, 2001 Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. studentsFall, 2000 Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. studentsSpring, 2000 Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. studentsFall, 1999 Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. studentsSpring, 1999 Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. students Fall, 1998 Academic Advisor, 8 M.S. studentsSpring, 1998 Academic Advisor, 6 M.S. studentsFall, 1997 Academic Advisor, 5 M.S. students

UndergraduateFall 2015 Academic/Professional Advisor, 115 studentsSpring 2015 Academic/Professional Advisor, 100 studentsFall 2014 Academic/Professional Advisor, 105 studentsSpring 2014 Academic/Professional Advisor, 85 studentsFall, 2013 Academic/Professional Advisor, 75 studentsSpring, 2013 Academic/Professional Advisor, 75 studentsFall, 2012 Academic/Professional Advisor, 75 studentsSpring, 2012 Academic/Professional Advisor, 75 studentsFall, 2011 Academic/Professional Advisor, 45 studentsSpring, 2011 Academic/Professional Advisor, 45 studentsFall, 2010 Academic/Professional Advisor, 52 studentsSpring, 2010 Academic/Professional Advisor, 53 studentsFall, 2009 Academic/Professional Advisor, 48 studentsSpring, 2009 Academic/Professional Advisor, 46 studentsFall, 2008 Academic/Professional Advisor, 48 studentsSpring, 2008 Academic/Professional Advisor, 47 studentsFall, 2007 Academic/Professional Advisor, 44 studentsSpring, 2007 Academic/Professional Advisor, 47 studentsFall, 2006 Academic/Professional Advisor, 25 studentsSpring, 2006 Academic/Professional Advisor, 25 studentsFall, 2005 Academic/Professional Advisor, 29 studentsSpring, 2005 Academic/Professional Advisor, 29 studentsFall, 2004 Academic/Professional Advisor, 30 studentsSpring, 2004 Academic/Professional Advisor, 30 students

Collins – 26

Fall, 2003 Academic/Professional Advisor, 20 studentsSpring, 2003 Academic/Professional Advisor, 20 studentsFall, 2002 Academic/Professional Advisor, 20 studentsSpring, 2002 Academic/Professional Advisor, 20 studentsFall, 2001 Academic/Professional Advisor, 32 studentsSpring, 2001 Academic/Professional Advisor, 23 studentsFall, 2000 Academic/Professional Advisor, 23 studentsSpring, 2000 Academic/Professional Advisor, 23 studentsFall, 1999 Academic/Professional Advisor, 25 studentsSpring, 1999 Academic/Professional Advisor, 22 studentsFall, 1998 Academic/Professional Advisor, 26 studentsSpring, 1998 Academic/Professional Advisor, 24 studentsFall, 1997 Academic/Professional Advisor, 24 students

Collins – 27