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Naila Abdulla
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
n2abdull@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Pro-poor Tourism
International Aid Agencies
Poverty
Community | Advisors: Dr. Stephen Smith
Thesis Topic: TBD |
Previous Education:
Masters, Sustainable Tourism Development, The George Washington University, Washington, DC (2007)
Program in Management Development (PMD), Harvard Business School, Boston, MA (1989)
Business Management in Tourism, University of Bournemouth, Bournemouth, England (1971)
Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Lecturer (2009)
REC 280, Introduction to Tourism
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant
REC 280, Introduction to Tourism (Dr. Stephen Smith)
REC 405, Leisure and Well-Being (Cris Calley Jones)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Other Research Experience:
N/A
Publications and Presentations:
N/A |
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Suzanne Ainley
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
seainley@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Agritourism enterprises
Community economic development
Participatory research/evaluation |
Advisors: Dr. Bryan Smale
Thesis Topic: The Experience of Ontario Farm Families in Agritourism |
Previous Education:
MSc, Rural Extension, University of Guelph, Guelph ON (1995)
Thesis: Participation in the Tamil Nadu Women's Development Project (1995)
BES, Urban and Regional Planning, Peace and Conflict Studies Option, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON (1991)
Thesis: "Learning From, With and By the People": Participatory Learning Methods in MYRADA (1992)
Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Lecturer (2008)
REC 220, Program Management and Evaluation
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant
REC 101, Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services (Dr. Troy Glover)
REC 220, Program Management and Evaluation (Dr. Troy Glover)
REC 270, Research Design Applicable to Leisure Studies (D. Trussell)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant
Agricultural Leadership Development
University of Guelph
Guest Lecturer
REC 280, Introduction to Tourism - Tourism Entrepreneurship
GEOG 333, Recreation Geography - Rural Tourism and Recreation
REC 270, Research Design Applicable to Leisure Studies - Qualitative Research Methods
First Aid Instructor
Canadian Ski Patrol System
Professional Experience:
Project & Event Coordinator (2008-2010)
The Ontario Rural Council (now Rural Ontario Institute), Guelph, ON Project coordinator for Rural Health Forum, Stratford (Nov. 5, 2009); Northern Health Forum, Sault Ste. Marie (Mar. 31, 2010); and Social Enterprise Webinar. Team member on rural research priorities project responsible for coordination community consultations. Report writer for Local Food Forums (2008) and Northern Health Forum (2010).
Community Economic Development Officer (2000 – 2006)
Nottawasaga Futures, Simcoe County, ON
Senior staff of a self-financing, sustainable community non-profit organization based in South Simcoe County focused on human resource development, entrepreneurship and community capacity building. Significant tourism projects: Destination South Simcoe, South Simcoe Film Production Guidelines, BR+E, First Impressions Community Exchange, and Simcoe County Farm Fresh-Buy Local.
Consultant (1994 – 2003)
Hope International Development Agency.
Project planning, management and evaluation for projects focused on sustainable agriculture, micro-credit, alternative livelihoods, social forestry, and community water/sanitation in a number of different countries (India, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Ethiopia & Cambodia).
Special Assistant (1996-1999)
Government of Ontario, Queen’s Park.
MPP Liaison to the Minister of Health & Long-term Care, and Minister of Energy, Science and Technology
Publications and Presentations:
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Ainley, S. (2009, October). Why do Farm Families Diversify into Niche Tourism Businesses? Presentation at the 2009 TTRA Canada Student Symposium, Guelph, ON.
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Ainley, S. (2008, February). What motivates agritourism entrepreneurs? Poster presentation at Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON.
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Ainley, S., (1993, October). An NGO Perspective on Participatory Development . Presentation at University of Madras/University of Waterloo Project Workshop, Madras, India
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Ainley, S., and Garcha, S. (1993, June). PRA in Practice: Examples from Canada and India. Paper presented at the Canadian Learned Society, Ottawa, ON.
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Ainley, S., & Smale, B. (I.P.). A Profile of Canadian Agritourists and the Benefits they Seek. Journal of Rural and Community Development, Special issue: Rural Tourism and Recreation.
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Ainley, S., & Smale, B. (2009, October). Are Canadian Agritourists a Unique Niche Market? Presentation at the 2009 TTRA Canada Conference, Guelph, ON.
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Ainley, S., & Smale, B. (2009, June). What Benefits do Canadian Agritourists Seek? Presentation at the 2009 National Extension Tourism Conference, Park City, Utah.
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Caldwell, W., Ball, J., Chan, Y., Dixon, J., Flaming, H., Ainley, S., & Thomson, S. (I.P.). Key Research Interests in Rural Ontario. OPPI Planning Journal.
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Rozier Rich, S., Standish, K., Tomas, S., Barbieri, C., Ainley, S. (2010, June). The Current State of Agritourism Research in the United States. Visual Presentation at the 2010 TTRA Conference, Austin, Texas.
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Maria Banyai
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
mbanyai@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Tourism marketing
Destination image
Blogs in tourism
Literary tourism
The authenticity of tourism destinations |
Advisors: Dr. Stephen L.J. Smith
Thesis Topic: The role of new media for destination marketing organizations |
Previous Education:
MA, Recreation and Leisure Studies - Tourism Policy and Planning, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON
Honours BS, Hospitality Management, Business, San Jose State University, San Jose, California, USA
Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Lecturer (Spring 2010)
REC 280 - Introduction to Tourism
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant (2007-2009)
REC 415 - Consumer Research and Leisure Services (Dr. Mark Havitz)
REC 101 - Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services (Dr. Troy Glover)
REC 371 - Statistical Techniques Applied to Leisure Studies (Dr. Bryan Smale)
REC 200 - Theories of Play (Dr. Roger Mannell)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Research Experience:
N/A
Publications and Presentations:
Refereed Publications
- Banyai, M. (2010). Marketing heritage tourism destinations: A rejoinder. European Journal of Tourism Research, 3(2).
- Banyai, M. (2010). Dracula’s image in tourism: Western bloggers versus tour guides. European Journal of Tourism Research, 3(1), 5-22.
- Banyai, M. (in press). The image of tourism destination: A case of Dracula tourism. Proceedings of the 2009 Travel & Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Canada Chapter Conference, Guelph, ON
Non-refereed Publications
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Banyai, M. (2009). The image of tourism destinations: A case of Dracula tourism. Master’s thesis, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
Conference Presentations
- Banyai, M. & Havitz, M.E. (2010, October). Bloggers’ reality as a marketing tool for destination marketing organizations. Paper presented at the 2010 Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Canada Chapter Conference, Quebec City, Quebec.
- Banyai, M. (2010, May). Assessing travel bloggers’ reality: A realist evaluation approach. Paper presented at the Eighteenth Annual Graduate Student Leisure Research Symposium, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario.
- Banyai, M. (2009, October). Destination image: Dracula tourism. Poster presented at the 2009 Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Canada Chapter Conference – 5th Annual Student Research Symposium, Guelph, ON
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Jaclyn Blacklock
PhD Candidate
Work and Health
jblacklo@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Work Stress
Leisure Coping
Industrial Recreation |
Advisors: TBA
Thesis Topic: TBA |
Previous Education:
Teaching Experience:
Research Experience:
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Cris Calley Jones
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
ccalleyj@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Pagan Spirituality
Queer Theory
Autoethnography
Creative Analytic Practice
Gender
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Advisors: Dr. Heather Mair and Dr. Sue Shaw
Thesis Topic: Spirituality and Activism |
Previous Education:
Master of Social Work (MSW) , Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo ON
BA Psychology, University of Guelph, Guelph ON
Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Lecturer
REC 408/WS 308, Gender and Leisure
REC 405, Leisure and Well-being
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON
Adjunct Lecturer
SK504, Research Methods for Social Workers
Department of Social Work
Wilfrid Laurier University, Kitchener ON
Teaching Assistant
REC 270, Research Design Applicable to Leisure Studies (Dr. Sherry Dupuis)
REC 301, Sociology of Leisure (Dr. Heather Mair)
REC 304, Culture and Recreation (Dr. Ron Johnson)
Dept. of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
Other Professional Experience:
- Rural Mental Health
- Child Welfare, Protection and Parenting
- Individual, Couple and Family Therapy
- Ending Violence Against Women and Children
- Contemporary Witchcraft and Goddess Spirituality
- Community Building
- Anti-Oppression
- Train the Trainer
- Group Facilitation
Publications:
- Calley Jones, C. (2008). Playing at the queer edges. In P. Morden, S. Hebblethwaithe, and R. Hopp (Eds.), Book of abstracts, 12th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research (pp.39-43). Montreal, Quebec: Canadian Association for Leisure Studies.
- Calley Jones, C. (1986). ALTERNATIVES: A Handbook for Battered Women in Wellington County. Guelph-Wellington: Women-in-Crisis Private Publication.
- Calley Jones, C. (I.P.) Playing at the queer edges. Journal of Leisure Studies.
Presentations, Workshops and Training Programs:
1984 to 2007
- Wellness
- Vicarious Trauma
- Children’s Personal & Cultural Identity
- Sexuality and Sexual Orientation
- Forgiveness
- Goddess Spirituality
- Communication Skills
- Self-Harm and Self-Mutilation
- Sacred Sexuality in the Pagan Tradition
- Healing Sexuality for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
- Therapeutic Group Facilitator Training
- Radical Education and Feminist Practice
- Understanding Violence Against Women
- Stress Management
- Art as a Therapeutic Tool; Art and Healing
- Date Rape
- Mask Making
- Anti-Oppression
- Lesbian Battering
- Homophobia and Heterosexism
- Responding to Violence in a Rural Community
- Body Image and Women
- Women in the Media
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Jennifer D. Carson
PhD Candidate,
Aging, Health and Well-Being
jdcarson@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Leisure and Aging
Therapeutic Recreation
Long Term Care
Critical Poststructuralism |
Advisor: Dr. Sherry Dupuis
Thesis Topic: TBD |
Previous Education:
MS, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Thesis Title: Listening to the Voice of Dementia: An Ethnography of Residential Dementia Care
BA, Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
Teaching Experience:
Guest Lecturer (2007-2008)
Leisure and Aging (REC 361)
Recreation and Leisure Studies
University of Waterloo
Adjunct Lecturer (2003)
Therapeutic Recreation Interventions (PRTM 314/315)
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson University
Lab Instructor
(2003)
Therapeutic Recreation Processes I (PRTM 417)
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson University
Other Research Experience:
Research Assistant (2007-present)
University of Waterloo
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program
Primary author of a special report written for the Alzheimer Society of Canada summarizing last 5 years of psychosocial research; qualitative data collection and analysis for the I'm Still Here project, a research-based drama about the lived experience of dementia
Supervisor: Dr. Sherry Dupuis
Research Assistant (2001-2004)
Clemson University
Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
Conducted social research in dementia care and long-term care settings; worked on the development of a new social model of care; program development for federally-owned continuing care retirement community
Supervisors: Dr. Judith Voelkl and Dr. Fran McGuire
Other Employment Experience:
General Manager (2006-2007)
Merrill Gardens at West Seattle (Assisted and Independent Living), Seattle, WA
Senior Living Consultant (2001-2006)
Independent contractor in several long-term care, assisted living, and dementia care communities
Director of Senior Community Programs (2005-2006)
CRISTA Ministries (Continuing Care Retirement Community), Seattle, WA
Director of Dementia Care (2004-2005)
St. Martin’s-in-the Pines (Continuing Care Retirement Community), Birmingham, AL
Program Director (1999-2001)
The Courtyard Alzheimer Community, Bellingham, WA
Publications:
- Battisto, D., Conti, A., Parks, A., Voelkl, J.E., & Carson, J.D. (2005/2006). Perceptions of public areas in long-term care environments: Activity spaces or therapeutic places. Annual in Therapeutic Recreation, XIV, 85-97.
- Voelkl, J.E., Battisto, D., Carson, J.D., & McGuire, F.A. (2004). A family model of care: Supporting nursing home residents’ continued growth and development. World Leisure Journal, 3, 18-29.
- Carson, J.D., Voelkl, J.E., & McGuire, F.A. (2004). A special care unit: Family making among older adults with dementia. In L. Bella (Ed.), Family Making. Toronto, Ontario: Fernwood Books.
- Voelkl, J.E. & Carson, J.D. (2004). Disability and leisure lifestyles. In G. Cross (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America. Charles Scribner’s Sons Reference Books.
Presentations:
- Carson, J.D. (2008). The evaluation of quality of life for persons with dementia in long term care: Is there a gold standard? Canadian Association on Gerontology Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting, London, Ontario.
- Carson, J.D. & Dupuis, S.L. (2008). Relational care: A truly inclusive vision for the future. Therapeutic Recreation Ontario Annual Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.
- Carson, J.D. (2008). The evaluation of quality of life for persons with dementia in long term care: Is there a gold standard? Graduate Association of Recreation and Leisure Studies Annual Leisure Research Symposium, Waterloo, Ontario.
- Carson, J.D. (2005). The Physical Environment as a Therapeutic Resource in Dementia Care. Alzheimer Society of Washington Annual Conference, Bellingham, Washington.
- Carson, J.D. (2005). The Extraordinary Richness of Ordinary Tasks. Alabama Assisted Living Association Fall Conference, Destin, Florida.
- Voelkl, J.E. & Carson, J.D. (2004). The Family Model of Long-Term Care. American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.
- Carson, J.D., Voelkl, J.E., & Battisto, D. (2004). The Physical Environment as a Therapeutic Resource in Long-Term Care. Southeastern Therapeutic Recreation Society Annual Conference, Greenville, South Carolina.
- Carson, J.D. (2003). Listening to the Voice of Dementia: An Ethnography of Residential Dementia Care. National Recreation and Park Association Leisure Research Symposium, St. Louis, Missouri.
- Battisto, D. & Carson, J.D. (2003). Integrating Education and Service to Improve Learning and Encourage the Design of Healthy Environments. Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture, Charleston, South Carolina.
- Carson, J.D., Voelkl, J.E., & Battisto, D. (2003). Activity Space or Therapeutic Place? American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.
- Carson, J.D. (2003). The Voice of Dementia: Listen and We Will Tell You What We Need. American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Mid-Year Conference, Washington, D.C.
- Carson, J.D. (2001). The Extraordinary Richness of Ordinary Tasks. Alzheimer Society of Washington Annual Conference, Bellingham, Washington.
- Carson, J.D. (2001). A Simple Approach to Leisure Activities for People with Dementia. Elder-Service Providers Annual Caregiver Conference, Bellingham, Washington.
- Carson, J.D. (2001). Therapeutic Programming in Residential Dementia Care. Washington State Assisted Living Ombudsman Dementia Training, Bellingham, Washington.
- Carson, J.D. (2001). Compassionate Interventions for Confused Elders. Whatcom County Law Enforcement Officers Annual Training, Bellingham, Washington.
- Carson, J.D. (2000). Environments and Activities That Work. The Courtyard Alzheimer’s Community Professional Workshop Series, Bellingham, Washington.
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Amy Chapeskie
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
achapesk@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Family and children's leisure
Dynamics of power in relationships between adults and children
Cultural studies
Qualitative methodologies
Summer camp
Therapeutic application of recreation and leisure experiences
Experiential learning |
Advisor: Dr. Troy Glover
Thesis Topic: TBD |
Previous Education:
MA, Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON
BA, Honours Recreation and Leisure Studies, Therapeutic Recreation Option, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant
REC 101, Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services (Dr. Troy Glover)
REC 314, Quality Assurance in Leisure Services: Theory and Application (Dr. Ron McCarville)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Other Research Experience:
Research Assistant
University of Waterloo
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
Principal Investigator: Dr. Troy Glover
International Camp Research Project
Publications and Presentations:
N/A |
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Arlene Garrick
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
agarrick@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
The Valuation of Practical Training in Hospitality, Recreation, Leisure and Tourism Higher Education |
Advisor: Dr. Stephen L.J. Smith
Thesis Topic: Mis-Steps in the Dance of Differences: Problems and Potentials in Cross-Cultural Job Interviews |
Previous Education:
Post Graduate Certificate Teaching in the Virtual Classroom, Fielding Graduate University
Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of Technology
MSc. Human Resource Development, University of the West Indies
BSc. Administrative Management (Honors), University of Technology
Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), Educational Institute – American Hotel and Hotel and Motel Lodging Association Educational Institute (EI-AHLA)
Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Lecturer
REC 280, Introduction to Tourism (Spring 2010)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant
REC 200, Theories of Play (Dr. Roger Mannell) (Winter 2010)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
HRAD 3213, Hospitality Management and Organization (Fall 2009)
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK, USA
Senior Lecturer (2001-2008)
Excelsior Community College School of Hospitality, Entertainment and Tourism, Kingston, Jamaica
Adjunct Faculty (2006-2009)
Western Hospitality Institute, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Research Experience:
Research Assistant (Spring 2009)
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater OK, USA
Hotel and Restaurant Administration Department
Principal Investigator: Dr. Jerrold Leong
Certification:
- Supervisory Management
- Business Studies
- Team Jamaica Team Trainer
- Public Relations
- Practical Nursing
Other Professional Experience:
- Evaluator and contributor to the American Hospitality Academy SERVLEAD Internship manual, April 2005
- Visiting Lecturer: Baltimore International College, MD - “Hospitality Sales and Marketing”, November 2005
- Visiting Lecturer: University of Cape Coast, Ghana – “Jamaica: Land of Wood & Water”, May 2006
- Visiting Lecturer: Baltimore International College, MD – “Tourism in Jamaica”, November 2006
- Presenter - Vocational Training Development Institute, HEART Trust/NTA - Me, Myself & I : The Psychology of self, May 2007
- Guest Speaker - NYS Career Expo at Camp Cobbla, April 2007
Publications and Presentations:
- Matching Technology to Learning Styles: Active Learning. Presented at the Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (CHRIE) Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico July 28-31, 2010.
- Mis-steps in the dance of differences: Problems and potentials in cross Cultural job Interviews. Presented at the University of Waterloo GARLS Symposium. Waterloo ON, Canada May 6 - 7 2010
- ‘Learntertainment’: Evaluation of an Alternative Instructional and Assessment Tool for Tourism and Hospitality. Presented at the University of Waterloo Graduate Student Research Conference Waterloo ON, Canada April 26 - 30, 2010
- Culture (RAIC) of Learning Institutions (LI): Keys to Effective e-Learning (KEEL). Presented at The Council of community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) Annual Conference, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Jan. 8-10, 2008
- Garrick, Arlene & Armoo, Kobina (2007), Using “Learntertainment” Techniques to Promote Critical thinking among College Students Presented at the College of Southern Maryland
- Garrick, Arlene & Shand, Mark. “Collaborative Learning Techniques. Presented at Excelsior Community College Staff Development Conference, Kingston, Jamaica, June 20-22, 2005
- Garrick, Arlene & Armoo, Kobina. “Critical Thinking: A Paradigm for Optimizing Performance In Tourism and Hospitality Education”. Presented at the Council Heads of Caribbean Hospitality Schools (CHOCHS) Annual Conference, Montego Bay, Jamaica, April 11-15, 2005.
- Garrick, Arlene & Armoo, Kobina (2007), Classroom Assessment in a “Learntertainment” Instructional Environment. Presented at The League for Innovation - 2007 Learning College Summit, Dallas, Texas Jun. 24-27, 2007
- Garrick, Arlene & Armoo, Kobina (2007), Classroom Assessment in a “Learntertainment” Instructional Environment. Presented at The I-CHRIE 2007 Career Academy: Teaching Consortium, Dallas, Texas July 25-29, 2007
- Garrick, Arlene & Armoo, Kobina “Learntertainment: Making the Teaching-Learning Process Fun for Both Teachers and Learners”. Presented at The Council of community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) Annual Conference, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Jan. 4-6, 2006
- Garrick, Arlene & Armoo, Kobina “Using Interactive Teaching Methods to Promote Critical Thinking as part of Tourism and Hospitality Education”. Presented at The Council of community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) Annual Conference, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Jan. 4-6, 2006
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Dan Henhawk
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
da2henha@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Critical Indigenous Methodologies
Performance Ethnography
Healthy Communities
Sport as Development |
Advisor: Dr. Troy Glover
Thesis Topic: TBD |
Previous Education:
MA, Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON (2009)
BA Honours Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON
(2004)
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant
REC 101, Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services
REC 270, Research Design Applicable to Leisure Studies
REC 316, Financing Recreation and Leisure Services
REC 401, Senior Seminar on the Socio-Cultural and Behavioural Dimensions of Leisure
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Other Research Experience:
N/A
Publications and Presentations:
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Hoffer Lee
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
hm5lee@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Destination Marketing or Branding
Culinary Tourism
Tourism Strategic Management |
Advisor: Dr. Stephen L. J. Smith
Thesis Topic: TBD |
Previous Education:
MBA, Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
BTM, University College of the Cariboo (Present TRU), Kamloops, BC, Canada
Diploma, Hotel Management, IMI, Luzern, Switzerland
Teaching Experience:
Lecturer (2002-2004)
AH & LA courses
American Institute of Technology, Vancouver, BC
Teaching Assistant
REC 480 - Tourism Planning, Development and Marketing (Dr. Stephen Smith)
REC 280 - Introduction to Tourism (Dr. Stephen Smith)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Research Experience:
Tourism Researcher (2007)
Premier Ranked Tourist Destination Project (PRTD)
City of Toronto
Publications and Presentations:
- Lee, H., & Forgacs, G. (2006, October). Optimizing hotel revenue through value added packaging (VAP). The Proceedings of Travel &Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Canada Conference Student Symposium (pp 84-88). Montebello,QC: Travel & Tourism Research Association.
- Forgacs, G., & Lee, H. (2006, November). Revenue management and packaging strategy. Hotel Online Special Report.
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Caitlin Mulcahy
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
cmmulcah@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Gender and Leisure
Family Memory
Feminist Theory
Autoethnography |
Advisor: Dr. Diana Parry and Dr. Sue Shaw
Thesis Topic: Motherhood and Family Memory |
Previous Education:
MA, Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario
BA, Honours Sociology, Faculty of Arts, St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia
Teaching Experience:
Adjunct Lecturer (2008-2009)
SOC/WMNS 210, Sociology of Marriage and the Family
Department of Sociology, St. Francis Xavier University
Teaching Assistant (2005-2006)
REC 356, Recreation and Community Development (Heather Mair)
REC 301/SOC 347, Sociology of Leisure (Margo Hilbrecht)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Teaching Assistant (2003-2004)
SOC 202, Research Principles and Practices (Norine Verberg)
NURS 310, Applied Methods in Social Research (Norine Verberg)
SOC 312, Social Movements (Rod Bantjes)
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, St. Francis Xavier University
Other Research Experience:
Research Assistant (2009)
University of Waterloo
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
Supervisors: Dr. Troy Glover and Dr. Diana Parry
Project: Course planning and development
Research Assistant (2009)
University of Waterloo
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
Supervisors: Dr. Troy Glover and Dr. Diana Parry
Project: "Grassroots Playgroups in Southwest Ontario"
Research Assistant (2007-2008)
University of Waterloo
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
Supervisors: Dr. Troy Glover and Dr. Diana Parry
Project: "Gilda's Club and Social Capital Development: Furthering Health and Well-being"
Research Assistant (2004-2005)
St. Francis Xavier University
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Supervisor: Dr. Norine Verberg
Project: “Transformative Commemoration: When Remembering Means Change”
Research Assistant (2004-2005)
St. Francis Xavier University
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Supervisor: Dr. Norine Verberg
Project: “Remembering Westray: A Study about the Commemorative Work of the Westray Families Group”
Research Assistant (2004)
St. Francis Xavier University
Department of Political Science
Supervisor: Dr. Lars Hallstrom
Project:
“Managing the Resources of the Acadian Forest: Building Research, Public Policy, and Governance in First Nations and Rural Communities”
Research Assistant (2002-2003)
St. Francis Xavier University
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
Supervisor: Dr. Clare Fawcett
Project: “Anne of Green Gables Tourism in Prince Edward Island”
Publications:
- Mulcahy, C.M., Parry, D.C., and Glover, T.D. (2010). Play-group politics: A critical social capital exploration of exclusion and conformity in mummies groups. Leisure Studies (in press).
- Mulcahy, C.M., Parry, D.C., and Glover, T.D. (2010). The “patient patient”: The trauma of waiting and the power of resistance for people living with cancer. Qualitative Health Research (in press).
- Mulcahy, C.M., Parry, D.C., and Glover, T.D. (2009). Between diagnosis and death: A performance text about cancer, shadows, and the ghosts we cannot escape. International Review of Qualitative Research, 2(1), 29-42.
- Mulcahy, C. (2008). Ladies of leisure: Parks, policy, and the problem of prostitution. Journal of Unconventional Parks, Tourism & Recreation Research, 1(1), 2-8.
Presentations:
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Mulcahy, C.M. & Mulcahy, M.C. (2009, June). Searching for the memories our mother kept for us: A dialogic, autoethnographic narrative of two sisters’ experiences with family memory and genetic disease. International Sociological Association’s Committee on Family Research Seminar, Oslo, Norway, June 15-17, 2009.
- Mulcahy, C.M., Parry, D.C., and Glover, T.D. (2009, May). “Mapping the journey: Cancer narratives and the need for navigation.” The Fifth International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA, May 20-23, 2009.
- Mulcahy, C. and Verberg, N. (2008, October). Set in stone: Contested tourism spaces and the commemoration of the Westray Mine Disaster. Paper presented at the 10th World Leisure Congress, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.
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Mulcahy, C. (2008, May). Under lock and key: Reproducing and resisting dominant gender discourse through women’s diaries. Paper presented at the 12th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Mulcahy, C. (2006, October). Performing identities: Diaries, diarists, and the meaning of private writing as a leisure pursuit for women. Workshop facilitated at St. Mary’s University, Atlantic Waves Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Mulcahy, C. (2006, May). Performing identities: Diaries, diarists, and the meaning of private writing as a leisure pursuit for women. Paper presented at the University of Windsor, Feminist Research Group Conference, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
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Jasveen Rattan
PhD Candidate,
Recreation and Leisure Studies
jrattan@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Tourism Accreditation
Volunteer Tourism
Ecotourism & Wildlife Tourism
Sustainable Tourism Development in Developing Countries |
Advisor: Dr. Paul Eagles
Thesis Topic: Accreditation & Certification of Tourism Destinations |
Previous Education:
Masters of Tourism Policy and Planning, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
Bachelor of Applied Management in Hospitality and Tourism, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB
Diploma, Hospitality Managment, Humber College, Toronto, ON
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant (2007-2009)
REC 203/SOC 210, Sociology of Sport (Darla Fortune)
REC 334/ENVS 334, Introduction to Park Management (Dr. Paul Eagles)
REC 230, Outdoor Recreation Resources Management (Dr. Paul Eagles)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Research Experience:
N/A
Publications and Presentations:
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Rattan, J, Eagles, P.F.J, and Mair, H. (2009, October). The Role Volunteer Tourism Plays in Creating Awareness in Non-Volunteer Tourists. Paper presented at the 5th Annual Student Symposium-2009 Travel and Tourism Research Association-Canada Chapter Conference, Guelph, Canada
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Rattan, J (2009, May). The Role Volunteer Tourism Plays in Conservation: A Case Study of the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai Thailand. Paper presented at the Graduate Association of Recreation and Leisure Studies Symposium, Waterloo, Canada.
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Rattan, J (2009, March). The Role Volunteer Tourism Plays in Conservation: A Case Study of the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai Thailand. Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Sustainable Tourism, Chiang Mai Thailand.
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Rattan, J (2008, December). The Role Volunteer Tourism Plays in Conservation: A Case Study of the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai Thailand. Paper presented at the Second Traveller’s Philanthropy Conference, Arusha, Tanzania.
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Hugh Anthony Simmonds
PhD Candidate,
Recreation and Leisure Studies
hasimmon@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Tourism Planning and Development
Creative Industries
Event Planning, Integration and Management
Destination Branding and Marketing |
Advisor: Dr. Stephen L.J. Smith
Thesis Topic: Harnessing the Creative Industries as a Nexus for Contemporary Tourism: Sustainable Imperatives for Marketing Caribbean Tourism |
Previous Education:
PGDE - Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Educational Administration), University of the West Indies
MSc. Tourism and Hospitality Management (Tourism), University of the West Indies
BSc. International Relations (Honours), University of the West Indies
Diploma, Human Resource Development, Institute of Management and Production
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant (2009)
REC 380, Recreation and Tourism Analysis (Dr. Stephen Smith)
REC 280, Introduction to Tourism (Culum Canally)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON, Canada
Lecturer (2006-2009)
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM), Faculty of Business and Management, University of Technology, Jamaica
Adjunct Faculty (2003-2009)
University College of the Caribbean (UCC), Kingston, Jamaica
Adjunct Faculty (2001-2005)
School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Faculty of Business and Management, University of Technology, Jamaica
Research Experience:
N/A
Certification:
- Supervisory Management
- Action Learning
- Capacity Building for Project Cycle Management
- Project Management
Other Professional Experience:
Creative Director: Lifestyle & Strategy, AnseSymphoni.Vergenze (2008 to present)
Project Officer, Faculty of the Built Environment, University of Technology, Jamaica (2004-2005)
Marketing Officer, University of Technology, Jamaica (2001 -2004)
Administrator, Office of the Vice-President -Student Services & University Registrar, University of Technology, Jamaica (2000 – 2001)
Consultancies & Assignments:
Senior Lifestyle Consultant, Carlton Brown Collection - LG Fashion Week, Toronto, Canada (2009).
Contributing Lifestyle Editor, JAMAQUE International Lifestyle Magazine, Palm Beach, USA (2008-2009).
Conference Planner – 2008 University of Technology, Jamaica & University of Delaware, USA International Conference on Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ocho Rios, Jamaica (2008).
Consulting Trainer – Technology Innovation Centre, Kingston, Jamaica (2005 - to present)
Project Coordinator - The Iron Bridge, Spanish Town, Jamaica, authored by Susan Francis-Brown & Peter Francis, Monograph Series, Caribbean School of Architecture, Kingston, Jamaica (2005).
Protocol Supervisor – International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) World Junior Championships, Kingston, Jamaica (2002).
Consulting Trainer – Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Kingston, Jamaica (2002).
Publications and Presentations
Published Articles:
- Simmonds, H. A. (2009). The Reinterpretive Jamaican Designer – Carlton Brown, JAMAQUE, International Caribbean Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, Palm Beach, U.S.A. – Spring/Summer, V2/No. 1
- Simmonds, H. A. (2008). Simplicity, Scenery and Smiles - The Jewel of Asia: Reflections of my Sojourn to Thailand, JAMAQUE, International Caribbean Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, Palm Beach, U.S.A., May.
- Simmonds, H. A. (2008). Jamaica’s Passionate Polo Player World Ranked Leslie Ann Masterton-Fong Yee, JAMAQUE, International Caribbean Luxury Lifestyle Magazine, Palm Beach, U.S.A., February.
- Simmonds, H. (1998) The Editorial, Circle K – Magazine for Student Leaders, Circle K International, Indiana, U.S.A. – March.
- Simmonds, H. (1998). Empower the Circle K Experience, Circle K – Magazine for Student Leaders, Circle K International, Indiana, U.S.A. – April.
- Simmonds, H. (1997) Convention Call, Circle K – Magazine for Student Leaders, Circle K International, Indiana, U.S.A. – November/December.
Conference Presentations:
- Simmonds, H. A. (2009). Rethinking Tourism: The Creative Economy and the Genius of Culture. International Conference on Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Kingston, Jamaica.
- Simmonds, H. A. (2008). Leadership and Change in Higher Education: A Case Study. University of Technology, Jamaica & University of Delaware International Conference on Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
- Simmonds, H. A. (2003). Internal Marketing – A Perspective, International Development Seminar, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Technology, Jamaica
- Simmonds, H.A. (2002). Strategic Visioning in Sustainable Tourism Development, Conference Report - The Role of Government in Tourism-Enhancing Human and Economic Development, Kingston, Jamaica
- Simmonds, H. A. (2000). Creating an Institutional Framework for Sustainable Tourism Development in Jamaica, Graduate Studies Seminar on Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica – MSc. Thesis (unpublished).
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Ryan Snelgrove
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
rsnelgro@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Identity
Illness
Stigma
Youth and Adolescence |
Advisor: Dr. Roger Mannell
Thesis Topic: TBD |
Previous Education:
Master of Human Kinetics (MHK), Sport Management, Faculty of Human Kinetics, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant
Marketing Recreation and Leisure Services (Dr. Mark Havitz)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Research Design (Dr. Todd Loughead)
Gloval Issues in Sport (Dr. Marijke Taks)
Sport Marketing (Dr. Marijke Taks)
University of Windsor
Research Experience:
Research Assistant (2008-2009)
Project: A longitudinal retrospective analysis of involvement and commitment with running
Principal Investigator: Dr. Mark Havitz
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Research Assistant
Project: Economic impact and tourism behavior at medium sized events
Principal Investigator: Dr. Marijke Taks
University of Windsor
Other Professional Experience:
Ad hoc Reviewer
Journal of Sport Management
Refereed Publications:
- Wood, L., Snelgrove, R., & Danylchuk, K. (in press). Segmenting volunteer charity fundraisers using identity theory. Journal of Nonprofit & Public Sector Marketing, 22.
- Snelgrove, R., Taks, M., Chalip, L., & Green, B.C. (2008). How visitors and locals at a sport event differ in motives and identity. Journal of Sport and Tourism, 13 (3), 165 – 180.
- Snelgrove, R., Wood, L., & Danylchuk, K. (under review). Fundraising for a charity sport event: The role of identity and motives. Journal of Sport Management.
Refereed Conference Presentations:
- Snelgrove, R., & Havitz, M.E. (2009). Retrospective methods in sport management research: Potential and pitfalls. Paper presented at the 24th annual conference of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Columbia, SC.
- Wood, L., Snelgrove, R., & Danylchuk, K. (2008). Is the sport or the cause more important to fundraisers? Paper presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Toronto, ON.
- Snelgrove, R., Taks, M., Green, B.C., & Chalip, L. (2006). Subcultural identification and motivation of spectators at the 2005 Pan-American junior athletics championships. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM), Kansas City, MO.
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Todd Vercoe
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
tvercoe@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Play and its Effect on Learning
Games in Education (non computer oriented games)
Video Games as Learning Tools
Cultural Influences on Learning
Cognition and Learning
Constructivism in Education |
Advisor: Dr. Roger Mannell
Thesis Topic: Games and Cognitive Psychology |
Previous Education:
MA, Instructional Technology and Media, Columbia University, Teachers College
BA (Specialized Honours), Directing and Playwrighting, York University, Faculty of Fine Arts, North York, Ontario
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant (2008)
REC 205, Social Psychology of Leisure
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON
Full Time Lecturer (1998-2008)
Inje University, Republic of Korea
Instructor (1979-1996)
Department of Special Education, Toronto Board of Education, Toronto, ON
Research Experience:
N/A
Other Professional Experience:
Immediate Past-President, Pusan/Gyeongnam KoreaTESOL 2007-2008
President, Pusan/Gyeongnam KoreaTESOL 2005-2006/2006-2007
Secretary, Pusan/Gyeongnam KoreaTESOL 2003-2004/2004-2005
Korea Teacher Training (KTT), presenter 2005-2008
Master of Ceremonies, Korea TESOL International Conference, “The Future of English Education in Asia: Making Connections”, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul October 2007
KOTESOL Official representative to 2007 JALT International Conference, Olympic Youth Memorial Centre, Tokyo, Japan
Conference Co-Chairman, KOTESOL-KNU International Conference on English Language Teaching, Daegu, June 2007
Master of Ceremonies, Asian EFL Journal International Conference, “The Future of English Education in Asia: Making Connections”, Dong Seo University, Pusan May 2005
Publications:
Refereed Journal Articles
- Vercoe, T. (2006). Taking advantage of cognitive difference of Asians and Westerners in the teaching of English. Asian EFL Journal, (8,3).
- Lineman, Maurice., Ha, Peter., Sanders, Scott., Shim, Hae-Shin., & Vercoe, Todd. (2005). Evaluation of a trial project for the creation and total integration of English in a mid-sized private university in Korea. Asian EFL Journal (3,1).
Books and Plays
- Vercoe, Todd (2008). Light Bulb 101. MacDonald’s Grave Press.
- Yang, Gui-Ja, Moon, Seung-Won & Vercoe, Todd (Tr.) (2003) Nuri, Nuri, What are you doing?, Pusan, Jin Young Press.
- Vercoe, Todd (2003) Wake Me Gently, Pusan, Jin Young Press.
- Vercoe, Todd (2002) The Soul Of The Universe, Pusan Jin Young Press.
- Vercoe Todd (2002) The Scheme of Things, Pusan, Jin Young Press.
Presentations and Workshops:
- Vercoe, T.odd (2007, November). {Korean Representative}“International Forum: Challenging Boundaries, Looking In, Looking Out.” 2007 JALT International Conference, National Olympic Youth Memorial Center, November 25, Tokyo, Japan.
- Vercoe, Todd (2007) “Educational Game Design for Educators.” 15th KOTESOL International Conference, Sookmyung Women’s University, October 28, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2007) “Playing With Myself Again: L1 Interference in L2 Production and Konglish.” KOTESOL-KNU International Conference on English Language Teaching, Kyungpook National University, June 2, Daegu, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2007) “Bringing Digital Games to the EFL Classroom.” Global EIL Congress: Bringing the World Together, Korea University, May 26, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2006) “Help! I don’t know what to do with this problem!.” Dong Seo University, November 25, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2006) “Student Motivation and Control.” Dong Seo University, November 25, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2006) “Games, Computer Games and Project Based Learning.” 14th KOTESOL International Conference, Sookmyung Women’s University, October 28, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2006) “Taking Advantage of the Cognitive Differences Between Westerners and North-East Asians in the Language Classroom .” 2006 Asian EFL Journal Conference, Dong Seo University, April 29, Busan, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2006) “Computer Games/Video Games and the EFL Classroom.” Gwangju KOTESOL Spring Conference, Chonnam University, April 15, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2006) “Computer Mediated Communication and the Foreign Language Classroom.” Gwangju ICT, April 14, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2005) “Keeping The Hormones in Check: Motivation and Class Control of the Teenage Classroom.” KOTESOL Young Learners and Teens Symposium, Korea Nazarene University, November 26, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2005) “The Gamers’ Circle: Using games to stimulate Teenage Learners of English.” KOTESOL Young Learners and Teens Symposium, Korea Nazarene University, November 26, Cheonan, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2005) “Teaching English to the Asian Mind.” 13th KOTESOL International Conference, Sookmyung Women’s University, October 15, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2005) “Student Motivational Tips, Tricks and Techniques.” Woosong University, September 24, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2005) “Putting Constructivist Learning Theory to Work.” Woosong University, September 24, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2005) “Constructivist Learning Theory and the EFL classroom.” Kunsan National University, April 30, Kunsan, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2005) “The Alphabet Book Project: Constructivism in the EFL classroom.” Dong Seo University, February 26, Pusan, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2004) “Controlling your EFL classrooms.” Korea Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (KAIST), May 1, Daejon, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2004) “The Use of Games in the Classroom.” Pusan/Gyeongnam KOTESOL International Conference, Dong Seo University, April 24, Pusan, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2004) “Gain control of your class and get them motivated!” 10th Jeolla KOTESOL Regional Conference, Chosun University, April 10, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2004) “The game’s the thing!” 10th Jeolla KOTESOL Regional Conference, Chosun University, April 10, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe Todd (2004) “Student motivation and physicality in the classroom” Chosun University, March 13, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2004) “Classroom motivation and class control” Dong Seo University, February 28, Pusan, Republic of Korea.
- Vercoe, Todd (2003) “Classroom physicality and ergonomics as a motivational tool.” Inje University, November 23, Kim Hae, Republic of Korea.
- Moon, Seung-Won and Vercoe, Todd, (2003) “I was boring so I played with myself: First language interference in Korean students of English.” 9th Jeolla KOTESOL Regional Conference, Chosun University, April 19, Gwangju, Republic of Korea.
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Colleen Whyte
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
cwhyte@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Therapeutic Recreation
Older Adults
Long-Term Care
Sense of
Community |
Advisor: Dr. Sherry Dupuis
Thesis Topic: Building a Sense of Community in Long-Term Care Settings |
Previous Education:
MA, Leisure Studies, Dalhousie University, Halifax NS
BRLS, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Brock University, St. Catharines ON
Certification:
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Assistant (2006-207)
REC 361, Aging and Leisure (Shannon Hebblethwaite)
REC 405, Leisure and Well-Being (Dr. Sherry Dupuis)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo
Lecturer (2005-2006)
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Brock University
Research Experience:
Research Assistant (2007-present)
University of Waterloo
MAREP, Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sherry Dupuis
"I'm Still Here" Research-Based Drama - Evaluation Project
Research Assistant (2007)
University of Waterloo
Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program (MAREP)
Principal Investigators: Dr. Sherry Dupuis and Dr. Bryan Smale
Partnerships in Transitional Care
Publications:
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Smale, B., Dupuis, S., Whyte, C., & Lansfield, J. (2008). Helping with the transition to long-term care. Innovations: Enhancing ability in dementia care, 7(1), 1-2. Waterloo, ON: Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program.
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Smale, B., Dupuis, S., & Whyte, C. (2007). Perceptions of the transition process to long-term care. Waterloo, ON: Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program. (4 pages)
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Hutchison, P., Pedlar, A., Arai, S., Lord, J. & Whyte, C. (2006). Leadership in the Canadian consumer disability movement: Hopes and challenges. International Journal of Disability, Community & Rehabilitation, 6(1), accessible at www.ijdcr.ca.
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Barnes, M., Rogers, R. & Whyte, C. (1997). Empowerment through community development. Journal of Leisurability, 24(1), 47-52.
Presentations:
- Whyte, C., Lansfield, J., Dupuis, S., & Smale, B. (2008, October). The unique role of therapeutic recreation in supporting residents, families and staff in the transition to long-term care. Paper presented at the 10th World Leisure Congress, Quebec City, Quebec.
- Whyte, C., Lansfield, J., Dupuis, S., & Smale, B. (2008, October) Recognizing collaborative processes in the transition to long-term care. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology, London, Ontario.
- Whyte, C. (2008, June). Discover the journey to publication. Paper presented at Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) Annual Conference, Ottawa, Ontario.
- Whyte, C. (2008, May). Celebrating our successes: Promoting and publishing research in Canada. Paper presented at Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA) Annual Conference, St. John’s, Newfoundland.
- Hebblethwaite, S., & Whyte, C. (2007, May). Elevating your research. Paper presented at Therapeutic Recreation Ontario (TRO) Annual Conference, London, Ontario.
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Kathy Wilson-Forrest
PhD Candidate
Recreation and Leisure Studies
kmwilson@uwaterloo.ca
Research Interests:
Children with Chronic and Life-Threatening Illnesses
Family Leisure
Family Stress and Coping |
Advisor: Dr. Bryan Smale
Thesis Topic: TBD |
Previous Education:
MA, Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON (2007)
Teaching Experience:
N/A
Research Experience:
Research Coordinator
Faculty of Social Work
Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo ON
Publications and Presentations:
N/A |
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