16th issue of the JOREL Published – Volume 6(2)
Posted: October 30, 2014 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Appalachian State University, Doctor of Philosophy, education, Raymond Poff, University of Central Oklahoma, University of Utah, Western Kentucky University, x, y, z Leave a comment16th issue of the JOREL Published – Volume 6(2)
Bowling Green, Ky. The Western Kentucky University Research Foundation, the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education; and the Wilderness Education Association are pleased to announce publication of Volume 6(2) of the Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership.
The Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership publishes quality manuscripts to disseminate the latest knowledge related to outdoor recreation, education, and leadership to help develop theory and practice. The journal seeks quantitative and/or qualitative research findings; conceptual or theoretical discussions; or program practices. Relevant topic areas (centered on outdoor recreation, outdoor education, or outdoor leadership) for the journal include, but are not limited to: outdoor recreation, adventure recreation, outdoor education, outdoor leadership, pedagogy, administration, programming, risk management, wilderness medicine, certification, participant behavior, trends, diversity, training, and outcomes. Authors may consider submitting a manuscript in any one of the following three categories: (a) Regular Papers; (b) Essays, Practices, and Commentaries;and (c) Research Notes. Descriptions of the manuscript categories can be found on the JOREL website.
All previously published JOREL articles (excluding those in our 6 month embargo) are now indexed and have full text coverage. For specific details please visit the following url: http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/jorel/about.html#indexing/
Abstracts (free) and full articles (available by subscription) are available at www.ejorel.com. Volume 6(2) includes the following:
Editors’ Notes
- Celebrating the Past and Looking Ahead: Editors’ Notes (Andrew J. Bobilya and Raymond Poff)
Regular Papers
- The illusion of competence: Increasing self-efficacy in outdoor leaders (Scott A. Schumann, Jim Sibthorp, and Douglas Hacker)
- Identifying with the Gunks: Investigating the effect of serious leisure participation and place attachment on environmental concern among traditional climbers (William Richard Wilson, Andrew M. Szolosi, Bruce Martin, and Stephen Scanlan)
- Comparing day users’ and overnight visitors’ attitudes concerning Leave No Trace (B. Derrick Taff, Peter Newman, Wade M. Vagias, and Ben Lawhon)
Essays, Practices, and Commentaries
- Obesity-stigma and the “Why Try” model: Implications for outdoor recreation constraint negotiation (Stephen T. Lewis and Gretchen C. Newhouse)
- Outdoor investigations to connect water to you (Kathi A. McDowell, Martha Y. Parrott, and Pamela D. Christol)
Research Symposium Abstracts (2013 AORE Research Symposium)
- Connecting with nature: A matter of significance [introduction](Andrew W. Szolosi and Raymond A. Poff)
- Mapping the connections between wildlife, learning, and emotion(Jonathan R. Hicks)
- Investigating climbing as a spiritual experience(Michael Pond, Bruce Martin, Elizabeth Collins, and Andrew Szolosi)
- Environmental attitudes of students enrolled in adventure programming classes(Geneviève Marchand)
- Exploring the relationship between the facilitator and fidelity(Ryan J. Gagnon)
Other Journals’ Table of Contents
- Australian Journal of Outdoor Education (AJOE) Table of Contents, Volume 17(2)
- Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning (JAEOL) Table of Contents, Volume 14(3)
- Journal of Experiential Education (JEE) Table of Contents, Volume 37(3)
The journal advisory group (representing AORE, WEA, and WKURF) includes: Raymond Poff, Ph.D., Western Kentucky University; Eric Frauman, Ph.D., Appalachian State University; Connie Foster, MLS, Western Kentucky University; Rose Verbos, University of Utah; Nate Furman, Ph.D., University of Utah; and Jerel Cowan, Ph.D., University of Central Oklahoma.
Support for The Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership
The journal, hosted at WKU, uses resources available through TopSCHOLAR® http://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ a University-wide, centralized digital repository dedicated to scholarly research, creative activity and other full-text learning resources that merit enduring and archival value and permanent access. TopSCHOLAR® uses the Digital Commons platform from Berkeley Electronic Press http://www.bepress.com
The Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) http://www.aore.org/ provides opportunities for professionals and students in the field of outdoor recreation and education to exchange information, promote the preservation and conservation of the natural environment, and address issues common to college, university, community, military, and other not-for-profit outdoor recreation and education programs.
The Wilderness Education Association (WEA) http://www.weainfo.org/ promotes the professionalism of outdoor leadership through establishment of national standards, curriculum design, implementation, advocacy, and research driven initiatives.
The Western Kentucky University Research Foundation (WKURF) http://www.wku.edu/wkurf/ is organized to support Western Kentucky University efforts to promote the development, implementation, and coordination of extramurally sponsored programs involving research, instruction, public service, and to legally protect, manage and commercialize intellectual property resulting from research, scholarship and creative activities on behalf of Western Kentucky University.
NRPA Looking for a Co-Chair for the Leisure Research Symposium
Posted: April 12, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: LRS Co-Chair, National Recreation and Park Association, North Carolina State University, NRPA, Poster session, Professor, University of Utah, x, y, z Leave a commentOn behalf of the NRPA Education Network (group formerly known as SPRE), I’m pleased to announce this “Call for Co-Chair” for the NRPA Leisure Research Symposium. The LRS is one of the largest annual leisure research symposiums in North America. We seek a junior Co-Chair to work with the incoming (this fall) senior Co-Chair Jim Sibthorp (University of Utah).
Also, we seek a LRS Poster Session Coordinator who will work with the LRS Co-Chairs (both position descriptions/announcements are below and attached).
Please feel free to contact me by email at lpayne or phone at 217-244-7038 with any questions about this important volunteer position.
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CALL FOR NATIONAL RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION (NRPA)
LEISURE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (LRS)
CO-CHAIR for 2013 – 2015
The Education Network (formerly known as SPRE) of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is pleased to announce the availability of the junior LRS Co-Chair Position for a 2-year term (beginning in October 2013 for the 2014 and 2015 Leisure Research Symposiums). This is a volunteer position appointed by the Education Network Leadership in collaboration with the current senior LRS Co-Chair (Jason Bocarro, Associate Professor at North Carolina State University) and current junior LRS Co-Chair (Jim Sibthorp, Associate Professor at University of Utah). The junior LRS Co-Chair will learn the LRS process during the 1st year and assume the role of senior LRS Co-Chair during the second year of the position. Details of this important position are provided below.
Responsibilities of LRS Co-Chairs:
• Organize and distribute the “Call for Abstracts” to the field through a variety of communication channels including Sprenet and other listserves
• Coordinate the submission and review process for all submitted abstracts
• Recruit and appoint review coordinators for topical/themed sessions for the LRS
• Oversee and coordinate the entire review process working with review coordinators
• Organize the George Butler Lecture
• Coordinate with NRPA Congress staff the development and organization of the final LRS program (i.e., scheduling of LRS paper presentation sessions, organization of the LRS Poster session, organization of the George Butler Lecture)
• Work with the ALS appointed members to judge the Best Student Abstract Award
• Work with the JLR Editor to recommend abstracts for full paper submissions to the JLR special issue
Qualifications of LRS Co-Chairs:
• Experience as a reviewer and/or review coordinator for the LRS
• Involvement as a presenter at the LRS in past year(s)
• Active research program in the field with a record of scholarship
• Research focus area that complements (rather than overlaps) the content/specialty area of the incoming senior LRS Co-Chair (will be Jim Sibthorp as of October, 2013)
• Institutional diversity (i.e., person works at a different college/university than the senior Co-Chair)
• Well-organized, detail oriented, and excellent time management skills
• Available throughout the year (including Summer) to meet program deadlines
• Attend the NRPA Conference each year during the 2-year term (2013, 2014, 2015)
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CALL FOR NATIONAL RECREATION & PARK ASSOCIATION (NRPA)
LEISURE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM (LRS)
POSTER COORDINATOR for 2013 – 2014
The Education Network (formerly known as SPRE) of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is pleased to announce the availability of the Poster Coordinator Volunteer Position for a 1-year term (beginning in October 2013 for the 2014 Leisure Research Symposium). This is a volunteer position appointed by the Education Network Leadership in collaboration with the current senior LRS Co-Chair (Jason Bocarro, Associate Professor at North Carolina State University) and current junior LRS Co-Chair (Jim Sibthorp, Associate Professor at University of Utah). Details of this important position are provided below.
Responsibilities of LRS Poster Coordinator:
• In conjunction with LRS Co-chairs make recommendations on which abstracts should be included in the Leisure Research Symposium
• Review and assist with judging the Best Student Abstract Award
• Coordinate logistics of set-up and break-down of the poster session with NRPA Staff
• Communicate logistics of the poster session with the poster presenters
Qualifications of Poster Coordinator:
• Experience as a reviewer and/or review coordinator for the LRS is desired
• Involvement as a presenter at the LRS in past year(s)
• Active research program in the field with a record of scholarship
• Well-organized, detail oriented, and excellent time management skills
• Available throughout the year (including Summer) to meet program deadlines
• Attend the NRPA Conference each year during the 1-year term (2014)
If you are interested in either the LRS Co-Chair position or LRS Poster Coordinator Position, please submit by email or fax your current Curriculum Vita (CV) and a one page letter of application by Friday, May 3rd, 2013 to:
Laura Payne, Chair
NRPA Education Network
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Email: lpayne
Phone: 217-244-7038 Fax: 217-244-1935
LRS Co Chair Position Announcement 2014-2015.pdf
LRS Poster Coordinator Position Announcement.pdf
Contributers Wanted! For a New Book on Adventure Education & Travel
Posted: December 6, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Adventure Education, Adventure travel, AdventureTravel, Authors, Book, Charles Sturt University, University of Utah, Utah Leave a commentCONTRIBUTORS WANTED! For a New Book on Adventure Education & Travel
What does adventure education & travel look like now and how will it look in the future?
Edited by Dr Rosemary Black, Charles Sturt University, Australia; Dr Kelly Bricker, University of Utah, USA
Readership: Undergraduate students and researchers in adventure education, adventure tourism, adventure therapy, outdoor recreation, and commercial recreation and professionals in the adventure education and adventure tourism industries.
Description: This new book will focus primarily on preparing undergraduate students for employment in the adventure profession as we move into the 21st century. This diverse profession will be explored in this new volume covering past and current trends, issues and programs, and future opportunities and challenges, as well as hot topics such as climate change, risk management, technology, sustainability and conservation.
Writers wanted for Chapters and Case Studies: Chapters 6-7,000 words and Case Studies at 2-3,000 words. We need writers for these topics:
Chapters
• Chapter on Adventure program design, delivery & evaluation
• Chapter on Outdoor recreation trends
• Chapter on operating a commercial adventure business
Case Studies
• Case studies on corporate adventures
• Case studies on communication, group dynamics & group management
• Regional case studies on adventure – Asia-Pacific, N. America, UK & Europe • Case studies on adventure on public lands/protected areas
• Case studies on artificial adventure venues
• Case studies on adventure programs for special needs groups
• Case studies on ethical issues in adventure
• Case studies on the use of technology in adventure
• Case studies on adventure program design, delivery & evaluation
• Case studies on iconic locations where adventure occurs
Interested in contributing to the book?
If you are interested in contributing to the book please contact Kelly Bricker – email kelly.bricker by 30 November 2012.
Final Chapters and Case Studies need to be submitted to the editors by 15 February 2013. Publisher: Venture Publishing Inc. Venture Publishing, Inc., 1999 Cato Ave, State College, PA 16801, USA. http://www.venturepublish.com/
Kelly S. Bricker
Associate Professor, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
Sustainable Tourism Management
The International Ecotourism Society, Chair
250 South 1850 East, Room 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0920
Office: 801.585.6503
Email: kelly.bricker
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