Recreation Management and Policy Faculty
Janet Sable, Ph.D., CTRS, Chair and Professor
Jrsable@cisunix.unh.edu
Education:
Ed.D. Counseling and Human Services, Boston University
M.S. Therapeutic Recreation, Northeastern University
B.A. Psychology, University of Michigan
Other Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor, Lyndon State College
Grant Coordinator and Instructor, Boston University
Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation Therapist, CTRS, Burbank Hospital, Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Community Organizer, Department of Mental Health, Boston, Massachusetts
Educator and Counselor, Michigan Psychiatric Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Awards:University of New Hampshire 1998 Teaching Excellence Awards: Alumni Affairs Award for Excellence in Public Service
Research Direction: My research interest lies in enhancing the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. This focus is directed at developing innovative approaches to service delivery within the community and the efficacy of these interventions. Two current federal grants which support this research agenda at UNH include:
A field Initiated Research grant from the National Institute for Disability Rehabilitation Research to study the efficacy of Project PATH - a home-based health promotion program aimed at reducing complications and secondary conditions following spinal cord injury.
A professional preparation grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services developing a transdisciplinary curriculum for Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Teachers at UNH.
Interests/hobbies: So many things so little space. Travel, golf, gardening and University of Michigan and Pittsburgh sports teams.
Ann L. Morgan, Re.D., Associate Professor
almorgan@cisunix.unh.edu
Education —
Re.D. Recreation and Park Administration, Indiana University
M.S. Recreation and Park Administration, Pennsylvania State University
B.S. Physical Education, Hanover College, IN.
Other Professional Experience —
Over 20 years of University teaching at three different institutions
University recreational sports coordinator
Municipal recreation and parks program director
Employee services youth programs director
Awards —
Teaching Excellence Award, College of Health and Human Services,
University of New Hampshire
Administration on Aging Fellowship
Research/professional Direction — Relationships between recreation, play and developing a culture of peace. Integrating culture of peace sensibilities and skills into youth development programming. Multi-cultural perspectives and leisure both domestically and internationally. Public policy opportunities and challenges.
Interests/hobbies — Renovating a 1790’s colonial home. Fishing — largely as an excuse to watch sunrises and sunsets around lakes and streams. International travel. Music of all kinds, good books and the occasional round of golf.
Bob Barcelona, Ph.D., Associate Professor
rjb2@unh.edu
Education —
Ph.D. in Leisure Behavior, Indiana University, 2001
M.S. in Recreation, Indiana University, 1995
B.A. Political Science, University of Mississippi, 1993
Other Professional Experience —
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Recreation & Park Administration,
Indiana University
Program Coordinator of Campus Recreation, University of Mississippi
Assistant Director of Sport Clubs and Intramural Sports, University
of California, Berkeley
Awards —
Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (TERA), Indiana University,
2000
Alpha Phi Sorority Teacher Recognition, Indiana University, 1999
Indiana University Athletic Department Teacher Recognition, 1999
& 2000
Distinguished Staff Service Award, University of California, Berkeley 1996
Roger A. Ritvo Award for Outstanding Faculty-Student Research Collaboration,
College of Health and Human Services, University of New Hampshire,
April 2003
Recreational Sport Journal Outstanding Research Article Award, National
Intramural-Recreational Sports Association, April 2003.
Research Direction —
Organizational behavior in sport and recreation agencies, intersectoral
partnerships and collaboration networks, academic and professional
development in recreation and sport management.
Interests/hobbies — Most team sports, hiking, paddling, golf, my two dogs (Kemah and Indy), reading, the NY Mets, New England Patriots, New Jersey Devils, Ole Miss Rebel football and Indiana Hoosier basketball
Personal web site: http://pubpages.unh.edu/~rjb2
Heather E. Bowen, PhD, Senior Lecturer
hef7@ unh.edu
Education — PhD Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University
MBA Marketing, Texas A&M University
BS Psychology, Tufts University
Professional Experience — University teaching at three different institutions
National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Trainer
Amusement park operations, marketing and management
Research/Professional Direction — Service quality, satisfaction, motivation and economic impact of festivals and events. Tourism and cross-cultural communication. Social construction of leisure and tourism. Recent projects include work with Hostelling International — USA, Celebrate Fairfax! Community and Music Festival, Old Salt's King of the Beach King Mackerel Tournament, Great Northeast Productions' Snoe.Down Music Festival and Hunter Mountain Jam Music Festival, and Newmarket Heritage Festival
Interests/hobbies — fishing, paddling, music festivals, hiking, camping, dogs, horses, travel
Joshua Carroll, Assistant Professor
Phone: (603) 862-0670
Email: Josh.Carroll@unh.edu
Dr. Carroll holds an M.S. in Natural Resources, Recreation and Tourism, and a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Recreation Management, both from Colorado State University. Prior to his arrival at the University of New Hampshire, Joshua has developed methods for measuring and maintaining acceptable management strategies of both water and land-based recreation areas. His current research applies various frameworks to recreation and natural resources in order to achieve cohesive planning and management. His recent projects have involved mapping and classifying the recreation opportunities along 75 miles of river in northern NH, and a publication in Human Ecology Review entitled Context, Beliefs, and Attitudes toward Wildand Fire Management: An examination of residents of the wildland-urban interface. Outside of academia Josh is an avid cyclist, sailor, surfer, and winter sport enthusiast.
Lou Powell,
Professor
Phone: (603) 862 2710
Email: lgp@cisunix.unh.edu
Specialty —
Therapeutic Recreation
Education — Re.D. Indiana University, 1981; M.S. Florida State University, 1975; B.S. Winthrop College, 1972
Other Professional Experience — In addition to my teaching experience, I have worked as a therapeutic recreation practitioner, a Camp Director for children with special needs, and a TR Consultant
Awards — Therapeutic Recreation Outstanding Professional Award, New Hampshire Recreation and Park Society; UNH Therapeutic Recreation curriculum was awarded the Excellence in Education Award from the American Therapeutic Recreation Association
Research/professional Direction — Therapeutic Recreation curriculum development, TR best practices in schools, transdisciplinary team approach to treatment
Interests/hobbies — woodworking/furniture making, golf, travel, fly fishing
Patti Craig, M.Ed., CTRS,
Clinical Assistant Professor
Phone: (603) 862 0140
Email: pjcraig@cisunix.unh.edu
Specialty — Therapeutic Recreation, physical medicine and rehabilitation, physical disability (emphasis on adapted sports and recreation for people with spinal cord injury).
Education —
M.Ed. Therapeutic Recreation, Temple University, 1997;
B.S. Health & Human Services, University of Scranton, 1987
Other Professional Experience —
TR practitioner in a physical rehabilitation setting for 11 years;
TR program specialist in a community setting for 2 years;
Member of Galehead Trek, 2000;
Coached wheelchair basketball, tennis, quad rugby teams;
Worked closely with Atlanta Paralympic organizing committee (1996);
Active Member (American Therapeutic Recreation Association, New England Therapeutic Recreation Association)
Awards — Paul James Award for programming excellence in TR, 2000
Research Direction — Currently engaged in NIDRR research grant entitled "Project PATH: Promoting Access, Transition and Health." This study is examining the effects of an in-home/community TR intervention on the incidence and prevalence of secondary medical complications among people with newly acquired spinal cord injury.
Interests/hobbies — HUGE sports fan — spectator and active participant (basketball, volleyball and softball), traveling, music, creative writing, my 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Clinical Faculty
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Jill Gravink, CTRS |
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Keely Ames |
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David Lee, CTRS |
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Matthew Frye, CTRS |
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Chandler Bullord |
Thomas Carr, CTRS |
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Crystal Chalich, CTRS |
Administrative Support
Louise Craig