PRTM Faculty

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Adjunct and Emeritus Faculty

	Lawrence R. Allen, Ph.D. Dean, College of Health, Education, and Human Development Academy of Leisure Sciences Fellow Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Community and tourism development Benefits based programming Youth development Impact of recreation and tourism 116 Edwards Hall, (864) 7640 lalln@clemson.edu back to top

	Denise M. Anderson, Ph.D. Coordinator, Community Recreation, Sport and Camp Management Co-Coordinator, Graduate Studies Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Gender issues Youth development Leisure education Community development 269 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-5679 dander2@clemson.edu College of HEHD's Faculty Spotlight January 2005 2008 Recipient for the Clemson University Outstanding Woman Award back to top

	Skye Arthur-Banning, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Sportsmanship (participant, coach and parent influences) Reducing drop out rates in youth sports Referee behavior Disability sports Youth development Experiential education/group initiatives 290 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2206 sarthur@clemson.edu Strut Your Mutt Fundraiser back to top

	Kenneth F. Backman, Ph.D. Coordinator, Travel & Tourism Management Associate Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Community tourism development Ecotourism planning Recreational fishing International tourism management Poverty alleviation through tourism development 288 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2204 Strom Thurmond Institute (864) 656-0210 frank@clemson.edu College of HEHD's Faculty Spotlight November 2006 back to top

	Sheila J. Backman, Ph.D. Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Incentive travel Consumer behavior and judgments Recreation service loyalty 273 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-5236 back@clemson.edu back to top

	Elizabeth "Betty" Baldwin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Environmental conflict and models of collaboration in parks and protected areas Human/nature/culture overlapof influence on conservation Qualitative research in natural resource management Environmental interpretation 271A Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-5357 ebaldwn@clemson.edu back to top

	Robert J. Barcelona, Ph.D. Youth Development Leadership Program Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Youth development Out-of-school time programming and evaluation Recreational sport and physical activity Youth sport coach training and development Organizational leadership and management 414 Edwards Hall, (864) 656-1891 rbj@clemson.edu back to top

	Robert H. Becker, Ph.D. Director of Strom Thurmond Institute of Government & Public Affairs Co-Founder and Executive Faculty Member for the Doctoral Program in Policy Studies Academy of Leisure Sciences Fellow Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Regional and community development Natural resource policy Strom Thurmond Institute, (864) 656-0227 BOB@strom.clemson.edu back to top

	Robert Bixler, Ph.D. Coordinator, Park and Protected Area Management / Recreation Resource Management Associate Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Environmental socialization Evaluation Environmental & cultural interpretation Recreation r esource management 275A Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-4849 rbixler@clemson.edu back to top

	Bob Brookover, Ph.D. Lecturer Executive Director, S.C. Recreation Development Project Leisure Skills Curriculum Coordinator Teaching and Research Interests: Community development Facility planning, design & operation Organizational commitment among recreational professionals Admission standards for College athletes Risk and safety management 296 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2231 bob@clemson.edu back to top

	G. W. Burnett, Ph.D. Fellow, Royal Geographical Society Emeritus Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Biological conservation Native plants 283 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-3400 KARLOSK@clemson.edu CHSH 202 Website GEOG 101 Website PRTM 801 Website back to top

	Lynne Cory, Ph.D., CTRS Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Community-based recreation for individuals with disabilities Inclusive recreation Therapeutic recreation Leisure education Quality of life across the lifespan 280A Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2198 cory2@clemson.edu back to top

	Caroline Goasguen, B.A., PGA Recruitment and Golfer Development Coordinator - Professional Golf Management Program Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Golfer development Recruitment 283 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2525 carogoa@clemson.edu back to top

	William E. Hammitt, Ph.D. Academy of Leisure Sciences Fellow Professor Emeritus Teaching and Research Interests: Recreation and park land management Visitor preference and management strategies Recreation behavior Visual resources assessment Recreation resource impacts 269 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-6123 hammitw@clemson.edu back to top

	Jeffrey C. Hallo, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Research Interests: Park and protected area planning/management Transportation/motorized recreation in parks and protected areas Recreational use planning Carrying capacity Simulation modeling of visitor use 280B Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-3237 jhallo@clemson.edu Personal Website back to top

	Laura W. Jodice, M.S. Research Associate Clemson International Institute for Tourism Research & Development Research Interests: Marine and coastal tourism management Recreational fisheries management Natural resource management training, needs assessment, development and evaluation Environmental education and outreach 265D Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2209 jodicel@clemson.edu resume back to top

	Rick Lucas, MBA, PGA Director - Professional Golf Management Program Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Golf facility management Accessible golf 282A Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-0112 rlucas@clemson.edu back to top

Click here for video	Fran Mainella, M.S., Honorary Doctorate Visiting Scholar 16th Director, U.S. National Park Service Academy of Park and Recreation Administration Fellow Teaching and Research Interests: Natural and cultural resources Partnerships and volunteerism Park and Recreation -- its meaning and importance to today's society including health and access Ecotourism 272A Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2566 fmainel@clemson.edu "We've got to get our kids outdoors more." Newsweek article People making a difference: Trailblazers Stepping Down but not Out. "Parents and Recreation Magazine article Cornelius Pugsley Medal Recipient - Fran Mainella back to top

	Norman McGee, Jr., J.D. Director - Clemson University Outdoor Lab Senior Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Conference center administration Camp organization and administration Programming for persons with disabilities Clemson University Outdoor Lab (864) 646-7502 mcgeen@clemson.edu Camp Sunshine receives $1 Million Endowment back to top

	Francis A. McGuire, Ph.D., CTRS Co-Coordinator, Graduate Studies S.C. Governor's Professor of the Year, 2004 Academy of Leisure Sciences Fellow Alumni Distinguished Professor Fellow in the Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs Philip Prince Award for Innovative Teaching Class of '39 Award Teaching and Research Interests: Therapeutic recreation Leisure behavior Aging 282B Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2183 lefty@clemson.edu back to top

	William C. Norman, Ph.D. Associate Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Travel behavior and decision making Tourism marketing Sustainable tourism Community tourism development 284B Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2060 wnorman@clemson.edu PRTM 405 Internship W. Norman's Vita back to top

	Chi-Ok Oh, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Human dimensions of natural resources Visitor preference for resource policies Economic impact and valuation of natural resources Recreation and tourism economics 271B Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2005 chiokoh@clemson.edu Personal Website: http://people.clemson.edu/~chiokoh back to top

	Nancy M. Porter, Ph.D., CFCS Advisor to the SC Association of Family and Community Leaders Professor/Extension Family Resource Management Specialist Teaching and Research Interests: Family financial management and consumer education eXtension financial security for all Financial gerontology 235 P&A Building, (864) 656-5718 nporter@clemson.edu For more info Nancy Porter receives National Award back to top

	Robert B. Powell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: International park and protected area management and planning Human dimensions of natural resource management Nature-based tourism / ecotourism Non-formal environmental education and interpretation Biodiversity conservation Human/environment interactions Integrated coastal management Research information Vita 281 Lehotsky Hall (864) 656-0787 rbp@clemson.edu back to top

	Gregory Ramshaw, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Heritage Sport Tourism Heritage Studies World Heritage Tourism Development 279 Lehotsky Hall back to top

	Adam R. Savedra, MBA, PGA Assistant Director, Professional Golf Management Program Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Internship education Membership development 277 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-0292 savedra@clemson.edu back to top

	Dorothy "Dart" L. Schmalz, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Stereotypes in leisure and physical activity Obesity and weight related issues Physical activity and nutrition Leisure and human development Diversity in recreation and leisure 292 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2184 schmalz@clemson.edu back to top

	Bonnie W. Stevens, Ed.D. Director, Executive Development Program Coordinator, Nonprofit Leadership Minor Advisor, PRTM Student Association Senior Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Leadership, nonprofit management Service provision in community settings Recreation programming Outcome-based assessment 278 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-0835 bonnie@clemson.edu PRTM 405 Internship NonProfit Leadership Practicum back to top

	J. Herbert Stevens, Jr., M.R.P.A. Academic Advisor Lecturer 309 Edwards Hall, (864) 656-5495 jhsjr@clemson.edu back to top

	Deborah J. Thomason, Ed.D. Outreach Director of the Clemson University Institute for Engaged Aging Certified by the National Council on Family Relations as a Certified Family Life Educator Family and Youth Development Specialist Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Life skills development in rural and non-rural 4-H youth Building family strengths Family and youth development Human growth and development 237 P&A Building, (864) 656-5721 dthmsn@clemson.edu Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Building Family Strengths For more info HEHD's Staff Spotlight, October 2007 & HEHD's Faculty Spotlight, October 2007 back to top

	Judith E. Voelkl, Ph.D., CTRS Academy of Leisure Sciences Fellow American Leisure Academy Senior Fellow Academy of Leisure Sciences Fellow Coordinator, Therapeutic Recreation Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Therapeutic recreation Aging Culture change in lLong-term care Daily experiences 286 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-4205 jvoelkl@clemson.edu PRTM 405 Internship back to top

	Willard (Russ) H. Warmath, Jr., MBA Clemson University Outdoor Lab Team Ventures Facilitator Trainer PRTM Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Adventure and experiential education Youth and adult development Leadership development Group dynamics and interpersonal communications Clemson University Outdoor Lab (864) 646-7502 (Ext 232) wwarmat@clemson.edu back to top

	David E. Weatherford, Jr., Ed.D. South Carolina 4-H Educational Outreach Coordinator Co-Chair and Design Team Member for National 4-H Service Learning Curriculum Professor Teaching and Research Interests: 4-H systems Youth development systems Volunteer systems management History of 4-H and other youth serving organizations Youth development Human growth and development Science and technology youth curricula Non-formal educational systems Programming for youth development Service learning methodology Parenting skills Children of incarcerated parents Counseling education 216 Barre Hall (864) 656-5988 dwthrfr@clemson.edu back to top

	Suzanne Dodd Weissenburger, Ph.D. Part-time Faculty Teaching and Research Interests: Psychology of sport Sports officiating performance International amateur sport (864) 656-3401 sweisse@clemson.edu back to top

For more information on PRTM, click here for the video	Brett Wright, Ph.D. Department Chairperson Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Human dimensions of natural resources management Park management Recreation resources policy Private lands Ecotourism Partnerships 267 Lehotsky Hall (864) 656-3036, FAX 656-2226 wright@clemson.edu PRTM 405 Internship back to top

Adjunct Faculty

Doug Kleiber, Ph.D.
Aloyce Nzuki, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Dr. Herbert Brantley
Dr. G. Wesley Burnett
Dr. Richard A. Conover, Jr.
Dr. Lawrence W. Gahan
H. Jesse Grove (Deceased 08/23/07)
Dr. William E. Hammitt
Dr. Gordon Howard
Dr. Ann James
Dr. Gina McLellan
Dr. Robert W. McLellan
Dr. Thomas D. Potts
Dr. John L. Stevenson
Mr. Buford E. Trent
Mr. Charlie White
Mrs. Mable H. Wynn