PRTM Faculty ~ Teaching and Research Interests

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Emeritus Faculty

	Lawrence R. Allen, Ph.D. Dean, College of Health, Education, and Human Development Professor Academy of Leisure Sciences Fellow Teaching and Research Interests: Community and tourism development Benefits based programming Youth development Impact of recreation and tourism 116 Edwards Hall, (864) 656-7640 Email: lalln@clemson.edu back to top
	Dan Anderson, MPRTM Leisure Skills Program Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Risk Management Personnel Management Recreation Programming 294 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-4560 Email: dander3@clemson.edu back to top
	Denise M. Anderson, Ph.D. Coordinator, Graduate Studies and Research Associate Professor 2008 Clemson University Outstanding Woman Award Teaching and Research Interests: Gender issues Youth development Leisure education Community development 269 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-5679 Email: dander2@clemson.edu More Info back to top
	Skye Arthur-Banning, Ph.D. Associate Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Youth development through sport Sportsmanship and ethical behavior in sport Referee behavior Volunteerism Disability sports Experiential education/group initiatives 290 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2206 Email: sarthur@clemson.edu Strut Your Mutt Fundraiser Additional Information back to top
	Kenneth F. Backman, Ph.D. Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Community tourism development Ecotourism planning Tourist behavior International tourism management Poverty alleviation through tourism development Information technology in tourism 288 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2204  Email: frank@clemson.edu back to top
	Sheila J. Backman, Ph.D. Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Travel and tourism Recreation service loyalty Sport marketing Special events Information technology in tourism 273 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-5236 Email: back@clemson.edu back to top
	Robert H. Bacon, M.A.  Leader, South Carolina Sea Grant Extension Program Teaching and Research Interests: Coastal recreation and tourism Coastal nature resource policy, planning and management 287 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 Office (843) 953-2075 Fax (843) 953-2080 Mobile (843) 670-9325 Email: robert.bacon@scseagrant.org back to top
	Elizabeth "Betty" Baldwin, Ph.D. Associate Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Environmental conflict and models of collaboration in parks and protected areas Human/nature/culture overlap of influence on conservation Qualitative research in natural resource management Environmental interpretation 271A Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-5357 Email: ebaldwn@clemson.edu back to top
	Robert J. Barcelona, Ph.D. Youth Development Leadership Program Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Youth development Recreational sport and physical activity Youth sport coach training and development Organizational leadership and management Technology in education and youth development 414 Edwards Hall, (864) 656-1891 Email: rbj@clemson.edu back to top
	Robert H. Becker, Ph.D. Strom Thurmond Institute of Government & Public Affairs Director of Economic Policy and Strategy for the Clemson Economic Development Initiative Co-Founder and Executive Faculty Member for the Doctoral Program in Policy Studies Senior Scholar/Academy of Leisure Sciences Fellow Fellow of the Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs Professor Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management and of Policy Studies   Teaching and Research Interests: Regional and community development Natural resource policy Organization theory & structures Strom Thurmond Institute (864) 656-0227 Email: RHB1@clemson.edu back to top
	Rebekkah Beeco, Ph.D. Research Assistant Research Interests:   279 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-4849 Email: mailto:rebekka@clemson.edu back to top
	Robert Bixler, Ph.D. Associate Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Any inventive idea Local and regional public parklands Approaches to program evaluation Recreation resource management Interpretation and nonformal learning experiences Entomophilia/entomophobia 275A Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-4849 rbixler@clemson.edu back to top
	Bob Brookover, Ph.D. Lecturer Director, The Clemson International Institute for Tourism Research and Development Executive Director, S.C. Recreation Development Project Coordinator, Undergraduate Studies & Research 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
	Leslie Conrad Director - Clemson University Outdoor Lab  Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Conference center administration Residential programming for individuals with disabilities Youth Development Camp organization and administration Clemson University Outdoor Lab, (864) 646-7502 Email: conrad@clemson.edu back to top
	Alison "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 Email: cory2@clemson.edu PRTM 405 Internship 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 Email: jhallo@clemson.edu 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 Email: jodicel@clemson.edu resume back to top
	Rick Lucas, MBA, PGA Director - PGA Golf Management Program Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Golf facility management Accessible golf 282A Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-0112 Email: 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 Children and Nature Network, Board Member National Park Trust, Board Member Chair, National Recreation and Park Foundation Chair, Advisory Board, National Education Environment Foundation Co-Chair, US Play Coalition Teaching and Research Interests: Natural and cultural resources Partnerships and volunteerism Ecotourism Park and Recreation -- its meaning and importance to today's society including health and access 272A Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2566 Email: fmainel@clemson.edu back to top
	Norman McGee, Jr., J.D.  Interim Assistant Academic Program 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 Email: mcgeen@clemson.edu back to top
Convocation Speech, August 2010	Francis A. McGuire, Ph.D. 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 Email: lefty@clemson.edu back to top
	William C. Norman, Ph.D. Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Travel behavior and decision making Tourism marketing Sustainable tourism Community tourism development 284B Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2060 Email: wnorman@clemson.edu PRTM 405 Internship   back to top
	Robert B. Powell, Ph.D. Associate 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 281 Lehotsky Hall (864) 656-0787 Email: rbp@clemson.edu Vita back to top
	Gregory Ramshaw, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Heritage sport tourism Heritage studies World heritage Tourism development 290 Lehotsky Hall (864) 656-4205 Email: gramsha@clemson.edu back to top
	Adam R. Savedra, MBA, PGA  Assistant Director, PGA Golf Management Program Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Internship education Membership development Golf instruction / player development programs 277 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-0292 Email: savedra@clemson.edu back to top
	Dorothy "Dart" L. Schmalz, Ph.D. Coordinator, Nonprofit Leadership Minor Associate Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Stereotypes in leisure and physical activity Physical activity, health and nutrition Leisure and human development Diverse populations and leisure behavior 286 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-2184 Email: schmalz@clemson.edu NonProfit Leadership Practicum back to top
	Bonnie W. Stevens, Ed.D. Director, Executive Development Program Assistant Professor Teaching and Research Interests: Leadership, nonprofit management Service provision in community settings Recreation programming Outcome-based assessment 278 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-0835 Email: bonnie@clemson.edu back to top
	Deborah J. Thomason, Ed.D. Outreach Director of the Clemson University Institute for Engaged Aging Professor Epsilon Sigma Phi National President 2011 Certified by the National Council on Family Relations as a Certified Family Life Educator Life skills development in rural and non-rural 4-H youth Building family strengths Family and youth development Human growth and development 240 P&A Building, (864) 656-5721 Email: dthmsn@clemson.edu Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Building Family Strengths For more info back to top Family and Youth Development Specialist Teaching and Research Interests:
	Teresa W. Tucker, Ph.D. Coordinator, PRTM EDGE Program Schedule Coordinator & Undergraduate Assessment Lecturer Teaching and Research Interests: Camp Administration and Counseling Inclusive Recreation Youth Development Recreation Programming Curriculum Development 278 Lehotsky Hall, (864) 656-0825 Email: teresa@clemson.edu back to top
For more information on PRTM, click here for the video A student experience Students speak on HEHD Video Downloads	Brett Wright, Ph.D. Department Chairperson Professor Co-Chair, US Play Coalition Academy of Park and Recreation Administration Fellow Teaching and Research Interests: Human dimensions of natural resources management Park management Recreation resources policy Community Development Partnerships 267 Lehotsky Hall (864) 656-3036, FAX 656-2226 Email: wright@clemson.edu PRTM 405 Internship back to top
	Xiaoyin Yin, MS in MSCE Visiting Scholar Teaching and Research Interests: Destination marketing and management Heritage and cultural tourism, identities and nationalism International tourism management Special events and Information technology in tourism 284B Lehotsky Hall (864) 656-3400, FAX 656-2226 Email: xiaoyiy@clemson.edu Vita back to top
Faculty Emeritus 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 E. Howard Dr. Ann James Dr. Norman McGee Dr. Gina McLellan Dr. Robert W. McLellan Dr. Thomas D. Potts Dr. Bonnie W. Stevens Mr. J. Herbert Stevens Dr. John L. Stevenson Mr. Buford E. Trent Mr. Charlie White Mrs. Mable H. Wynn