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EDUCATION:
Ed. D., 1989, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
DEPT. OF RECREATION, LEISURE, PHYS. ED., AND SPORT
Planned Program - Ed. D. Therapeutic Recreation - Graduation
10/89, Dissertation Defense 7/18/89
Dissertation Proposal Acceptance 5/19/87
Dissertation Proposal 6/86: “A Job Analysis of Therapeutic
Recreation/Activity Directors in Massachusetts Long Term Care
Facilities” Dissertation Committee 6/3/85
All formal courses completed 6/85
Candidacy 2/7/84, Doctoral Matriculation 10/8/81
M.S., 1978 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE SCHOOL, New Haven, CT
Major: Recreation Education and Leisure Services
Special Emphasis - Therapeutic Recreation Administration
GPA 4.0
B.S., 1973, SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
New Haven, CT
Major: Recreation and Leisure Education
Special Emphasis : Special Education, Recreation & Physical
Education for the Handicapped
GPA 3.3 - Professional Courses GPA 3.8
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES: (Full Time)
2002
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, Springfield, MA
to
Position: Graduate Coordinator & Professor
Retirement
Department of Sport Management and Recreation
12/31/10
Wrote, developed and defended six National Recreation and Park
Accreditations in Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Recreation at
the undergraduate and graduate levels making Springfield College the first college
accredited in Park & Recreation in New England.
Responsible for the coordination of the Therapeutic Recreation major at the undergraduate and
graduate level. Major advisor and Coordinator of all Graduate programs and curriculum in the
Department of Sport Management and Recreation including the majors of Sport Management,
Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation Management, and Outdoor Recreation
Management. Wrote and teach a variety of courses including, but not limited to Graduate
Seminar, Practicum, Supervision and Coordination of Clinical Internship, all courses in
Therapeutic Recreation, Sport and Recreation Marketing, Facility Design, Planning, and
Maintenance. Developed and placed Therapeutic Recreation interns with the Wounded Warrior
Program at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C.
1992
to
2002
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, Springfield, MA
Position: Graduate Coordinator & Professor
Department of Recreation and Tourism
Responsible for the coordination of the Therapeutic Recreation major at the undergraduate and
graduate level. Major advisor and Coordinator of all Graduate programs and curriculum in the
Department of Recreation and Tourism. Teach courses including the supervision and
coordination of clinical internship. Development of a Therapeutic Recreation Certificate
Program in Long Term Care (1996-Present), Eastern Massachusetts.
9/95 PROMOTED - FULL PROFESSOR
1985
to
1992
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, Springfield, MA
Position: Chairman and Associate Professor
Department of Recreation and Leisure Services
Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and direction of the overall
department which supports 130 students. Coordination of three undergraduate majors Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation, and Outdoor/Environmental Recreation. Teach
courses including the supervision of clinical field education opportunities. Supervision of four
full time faculty and numerous adjunct faculty. Additional major responsibility includes the
coordination and supervision of the graduate program in Recreation and Leisure Services.
(12/86 TENURE), (9/87 PROMOTED ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR)
1982
to
1985
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, Springfield, MA
Position: Assistant Professor, Therapeutic Recreation
Department of Recreation and Leisure Services
Responsible for the development of the Therapeutic Recreation major. Wrote the initial National
Recreation and Park Association Accreditation (1983) for three majors - Therapeutic Recreation,
Recreation Management, and Outdoor Recreation. Teach courses in Introduction to Therapeutic
recreation, Processes and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Services for Special
Population, Leisure Counseling, Dynamics of Leadership, Therapeutic Recreation with the
Physically Handicapped and Aged, etc. 5/84 Designed, developed and implemented S.P.O.R.E.
PROGRAM, a freshman integration and skill training program with Special Populations in
Outdoor Recreation and Education.
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1979
to
1982
POST UNIVERSITY, Waterbury, CT
Position: Director and Assistant Professor
Therapeutic Recreation Services
Responsible for the design, development, implementation and coordination of a competencybased therapeutic recreation services preservice and certificate program at Post College. Teach a
variety of courses within the therapeutic recreation curriculum. Advise students including
coordination and supervision of field practicum. Develop, implement workshops, recruit students
and draw upon community resources.
1974
to
1979
THE DEVEREUX FOUNDATION
The Devereux Glenholme School, Washington, CT
Position: Recreation Coordinator
Responsible for providing the philosophy, direction and implementation for a highly structured,
comprehensive Therapeutic Recreation Program and Summer Residential Outdoor Recreation
and Academic Program for children who are emotionally disabled and learning disabled. Also,
serve as the Director of Athletics.
Administer, develop, organize, schedule, supervise, coach and teach.
Specific Responsibilities:
 Supervised thirteen full time Therapeutic Recreation Professionals.
 Directed a comprehensive interscholastic athletic program for boys and girls
(basketball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, softball).
 Developed procedures for complete operation of all recreation facilities including the
gymnasium and swimming pool, including all scheduling, programming and staffing.
 Responsible for the overall recreation budget, specifically the ordering of equipment and
supplies necessary for a twelve month recreation program.
 Responsible for the care of all recreation equipment used and all non-recreation
equipment and facilities used by the recreation staff.
 Arrange for visiting special guests and for visiting volunteer ventures to local hospitals and
agencies.
 Develop communications with all other public and private schools and/or recreation
departments or agencies.
 Served as a liaison between the Devereux Glenholme Recreation Program and the
Connecticut Recreation and Park Association.
 Recruitment of full and part-time therapeutic recreation staff.
1973
to
1974
THE DEVEREUX FOUNDATION
Devereux Glenholme School, Washington, CT
Position: Recreation Therapist for Devereux Glenholme, a
non-profit organization under the Devereux Foundation for
children who are emotionally disabled and learning disabled.
Responsible for providing a variety of activities for both boys and girls between the ages of
seven and fourteen. Additional duties included coaching basketball, soccer, and teaching a
variety of outdoor recreation activities (marksmanship, camp crafts, archery, etc.)
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1972
Fall Field Experience - GAYLORD HOSPITAL, Wallingford, CT
Responsible for Lyman II Ward, one of four units in the hospital. Worked closely with all staff
as a Recreational Therapist in Therapeutic Recreation Counseling, program planning and
leadership. Introduced new lifetime skill activities of casting and archery. Planned a
variety of out-trips, guest speakers, and entertainers. Wrote an adapted sports program containing
statement of purpose, general fun activities, lifetime skill activities, facility and equipment ideas
and modifications.
1972
Paid Summer Field Experience
HEMLOCKS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER, Trumbull, CT
Resident Easter Seal camp for persons with physical disabilities.
Position and Responsibilities:
Senior Counselor, Fishing Program Head, Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Director of Games and Sports
Planned and Developed Activities in Nature, Crafts, Swimming,
Riflery, Archery and Sunday Church Services
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE: (Part-time)
2011
to
Present
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Conway/Myrtle Beach, SC
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Studies
Part time Professor
RSM – Leisure, Recreation and Wellness
RSM – Recreation Administration
1999
1/4-16/99
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE and the SALISBURY YMCA
Kowloon, Hong Kong
(Mainland China Visitation)
Responsible for Development, Implementation,
Teaching and Evaluation of Certificate Course/Workshop:
Facility Design & Management for 23 Hong Kong and
Mainland China Professors and Facility Managers
1993
to
2004
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, CT
Position: Adjunct & Associate Professor
Department of Sport and Leisure Studies
ESLE 203 Responsible for teaching core course
History, Trends, and Professional Orientation to Recreation Service
ESLE 205 - Intro. to Therapeutic Recreation Services
1977
to
1997
POST UNIVERSITY, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT
Position: Adjunct Professor
Therapeutic Recreation Services
Responsible for teaching core courses in Therapeutic Recreation in the inservice Therapeutic
Recreation Program including Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care.
Supervision of LSV 199 - Practicum I and LSV 298 - Practicum II.
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Received Teikyo Post University Award for Outstanding Twenty Years of Service in
Recreation Education
1979
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (Mini-Course), Amherst, MA
(6/13, 14, 15) (1979 N.E. Regional Conference) Child Welfare League
Position: Instructor of Therapeutic Recreation
Responsibilities: Wrote curriculum, organized and taught the course –
Therapeutic Recreation’s Role in the Growth Process
Description:
Creating awareness concerning the philosophy and principles of recreation and leisure;
Therapeutic Recreation’s value and use for a variety of special populations. Presentation
included general program planning and specific areas of implementation for each group.
1975
to
1979
POST UNIVERSITY, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT
Position: Instructor of Therapeutic Recreation
Responsibilities: Wrote curriculum, organized and taught the courses:
Rec. 220 - Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
Designed to introduce and familiarize the student to the vast and changing field of Therapeutic
Recreation. The course deals with a summary of its history, special
populations, programs, activities, and facilities. Three (3) credit course.
Rec. 221 - Recreation Activities for Special Populations
Designed to familiarize and prepare the students with the essential
principles and elements involved in the organization, supervision, and promotion of
therapeutic recreation programming. Emphasis is placed on practical application in
therapeutic recreation agencies. Three (3) credit course.
RECREATION EXPERIENCE: (Part-time)
1972
to
1973
GAYLORD HOSPITAL, Wallingford, CT
Volunteer Work: Aided and helped plan various Therapeutic
Recreation Programs
1970
WEST ROCK NATURE - RECREATION CENTER, New Haven, CT
to
1972
Volunteer Work: Instruction-Worked with Boy Scout Troop in cabin and
shelter construction. Instructed simple rock climbing techniques. Maintenance-railing fence, trail
and small building construction, raking, painting, paneling, etc.
1970
NEW HAVEN REHABILITATION CENTER, New Haven
to
1971
Volunteer Work: valuable experience with a center which had no
recreation department. Met informally with individuals with disabilities, observed and helped
with family conflicts and problems which interfered with rehabilitation. Provided recreation
experiences on an individual basis with clients with cerebral palsy and on a group basis with
clients with mental retardation.
1970
to
1971
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FARNAM NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, Fair Haven, CT
Volunteer Work: Recreation for the culturally deprived
Position: Group Leader in charge of ten individuals
Led sport, game, and craft activities with this group. Planned out-trips to local places of group
interest (ie. East Rock, Peabody Museum, Swimming)
RESEARCH/GRANT WRITING:
Research - Springfield College
Comprehensive Study
Title: Study to Determine Comparison Design Trends in College/University Student and
Campus Recreation Centers in New England – Coordinated a six month study of facility
manager’s and student’s perception of state of the art facility designs 11/04-6/05
Comprehensive Study
Title: Summer Internship Salary Committee Report: A Report to the Senate - Chaired a six
month study to determine job tasks, responsibilities, and equity for the internship salary structure
at Springfield College 9/00-3/01
Comprehensive Study
Title: SUMMA Committee Findings: A Report to the Senate - Chaired a fifteen month study
(external & internal) to evaluate professor evaluation instruments and the process of evaluation
at Springfield College 10/99 - 2/01
Comprehensive Study
Title: A Job Analysis of Therapeutic Recreation/ Activity
Directors in Massachusetts Long Term Care Facilities
Conducted a study of Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Directors in long term care
facilities in the State of Massachusetts to determine current preservice and inservice
training needs 12/87-5/89
Comprehensive Study
Title: Study to Identify the Recreation Needs and Interests of Blind/Visually
Impaired Individuals in the Greater Springfield Area of Massachusetts
Conducted a study of 411 blind/visually impaired individuals in the Greater Springfield area to
determine their recreation and leisure service needs and interests with the ultimate goal of
improving the delivery of recreation and leisure services to this special needs population 11/834/84
Comprehensive Study
Title: Personnel Needs and Policies in Therapeutic Recreation in Southwestern
Massachusetts
Conducted a study to determine staffing patterns, personnel needs and policies for
Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Personnel in extended care facilities and hospitals in
southwestern Massachusetts. 87 agencies were surveyed. 15 major hospitals in
southwestern Massachusetts and 72 intermediate and extended care facilities.
11/82-5/83
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Grants - Springfield College
98-02 INCLUSION OUTDOOR/THERAPEUTIC RECREATION GRANT
Co-authored successful Grant Proposal with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Management for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities into Massachusetts State Park System.
Funded 1999 - SHARED VENTURES OUTDOORS-$290,000.00
97 - PROFESSIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATION (PGA GRANT) - Wrote grant to provide golf
for persons with disabilities - PGA Inclusion Grant
88-89 MDC GRANT $10,000.00 per year awarded for 10 major workshops inservice training
grant in cooperation with the Office of Continuing Education
9/83-5/84 Faculty Supervisor - “JOIN-IN” MASSACHUSETTS EASTER SEAL
MAINSTREAMING GRANT
Research - Post University
Comprehensive Study
Title: Exercise and Fitness in Connecticut’s Extended Care Facilities
Conducted a statewide assessment of exercise and fitness programs and activities for all of
Connecticut’s 256 extended care facilities (ICF, SNF) to determine the extent, type and degree of
programming and client participation. 6/81-10/81
Grant Writing - Post University
Co-authored successful continuation Grant Proposal submitted to the Bureau of Education for the
Handicapped
Funded 6/1/80 - $30,000.00
Title: Continuation of a Two Year Pre-service and In-service
Therapeutic Recreation Program
Co-authored successful Grant Proposal submitted to the B.E.H., U.S. Office
Funded 6/1/79 - $30,000.00
Title: DEVELOPING A TWO-YEAR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM
Project Description - Specifically designed program to develop regional training education
centers which will incorporate credit and non-credit course work and workshops to better prepare
in-service and pre-service para-professionals in the field of Therapeutic Recreation
Grant Writing - Devereux Foundation
WROTE SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO READING IS
FUNDAMENTAL (RIF) INC.
Smithsonian Institution - Funded 2/16/79
Title: Devereux Glenholme RIF Project
Project Description - Specifically designed program to increase reading interest and ability by
providing a book loan program and a free book distribution to 115 emotionally
handicapped children.
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CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Resources for People with Autism, East Hampton, MA
Conducted workshop and consultation on assessment tools in
therapeutic recreation with parents of persons with autism 5/19/03
Abilities Unlimited of Western New England, Westfield, MA
Paid Program Consultant for Inclusion and Leisure Education
Conducted three workshops 3/97, 4/97, and 5/97 for
parents and consumers with disabilities
Pioneer Valley School District – 2001-Present
Westfield School System - 1997-Present
West Springfield School System - 1995-Present
Holyoke School System -1996-Present
Therapeutic Recreation Assessment - 11/25/96
West Springfield School System - 1995-1996
Therapeutic Recreation Assessment - 1/31/96
Hemlocks Recreation Center - Easter Seals Society - Board Member
Hemlocks Committee - 1991 to Present
Hebron, CT
Post University, Waterbury, CT
Paid Program Consultant for the revision of a competency-based Certificate and
Associate Degree Program 6/91
Wrote new course: Therapeutic Recreation in Long Term Care Facilities 6/91
Post University, Waterbury, CT
Advisory Council Member
Program Consultant 9/82-5/86
Mitchell College, New London, CT
Paid Program Consultant for the development of a competency-based Associate Degree, inservice and pre-service Therapeutic Recreation Services Program. 11/83 Program approved
Connecticut Department of Higher Education - Spring 1985
Volunteer consultant for the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Waterbury,
Waterbury, CT
Grant for Part-time Therapeutic Recreation Technician to work with adults with physical and
mental disabilities - Funded 3/81
PUBLICATIONS:
Snyder, D., Rothschadl, A., & Marchello, M. (2006) Inclusive Outdoor Recreation for People
with Disabilities – Protocols and Activities. Enumclaw, WA: Idyll Arbor
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Wrote 1 book on Inclusive Outdoor Recreation with protocols and activities for Therapeutic
Recreation Specialists, Recreation Directors, Outdoor Recreation Specialists, Special Educators
and volunteers. The professional will learn how to create a program that is accessible to all
participants.
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STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION - One of twenty
authors who wrote the 1994 Standards of Practice for the Profession of Therapeutic Recreation
Services published by the National Recreation & Park Association and the National Therapeutic
Recreation Society
JOURNAL OF EMPLOYEE RECREATION, HEALTH & EDUCATION
December/January 1993-94
National magazine foe employee service & recreation professionals
Published by the National Employee Service & Recreation Association (NESRA)
Title of Article : “Recreation & Leisure Education for ES&R”
FORUM, Vol. 14, No. 1, Summer 1979
National magazine for professional and lay workers concerned with the rehabilitation of
emotionally disturbed and mentally retarded children.
Title of Article: “Outdoor Recreation and the Emotionally Handicapped Child”
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS FOR PUBLICATION:
10/98 Reviewed for Publication - Shivers, Jay, Leadership for Recreational Service ,
Allyn and Bacon, Simon & Schuster Ed. Group, 160 Gould St., Needham Heights, MA.
1/97 Reviewed for Publication - Shivers, Jay and deLisle, Lee, The Story of Leisure: Context,
Concepts, and Current Controversy, Human Kinetics, P.O. Box 5076, Champaign, IL.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES, HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
11/23/2010 – 2010 Distinguished Service Award – Connecticut Recreation & Park
Association – Highest state award given for Parks and Recreation
2000 - National Recreation and Park Association - National Therapeutic Recreation Society 2000 Distinguished Service Award-Highest National Annual Award given for the
profession of therapeutic recreation
1998 National Therapeutic Recreation Society - National Award for Outstanding
Contributions to the Field of Therapeutic Recreation
1997 American Lung Association “Local Hero Award” given to Dr. Donald R. Snyder by the
Western Massachusetts American Lung Association for leadership in the Breath Games 1995,
1996, 1997
1997 National Recreation and Park Association - New England Therapeutic Recreation
Award presented to Dr. Donald R. Snyder, CTRS for Outstanding Student Involvement in
the National Therapeutic Recreation Society
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1995 Teikyo Post University - Waterbury, CT
20 years of Outstanding Service Award - 5/95
National Recreation and Park Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation
Visitor Training for Accreditation Visitation Team, Received Visitor Training, AAHPERD
National Conference, Washington, D.C. 3/26/93 Ms. Michelle Park, Coordinator
National Recreation and Park Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation
Visitor Training for Accreditation Visitation Team, Received Visitor Training, NETI,
Sturbridge, MA 4/15/91 - Dr. Larry Klar, Facilitator
National Recreation and Park Association - Received the New England Region Award 1990
for Outstanding Service in Coordinating the New England Training Institute 4/90
Massachusetts Association of Activity Professionals
Received Statewide Annual Community Service Award 1/25/85
National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Professional Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Certification Number 045-40-1548
Renewal Date - October 1989
National Therapeutic Recreation Society - Registration Plan
Registered: Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Register Number - 5170
National Recreation and Park Association - Model Registration Plan
Registered - Professional
THE DEVEREUX FOUNDATION - Special Service Certificate (National Award)
Presented for 5 years of continued success in caring for children with special needs 6/78
Connecticut Recreation and Park Association
Certificate of Professional Qualifications
Certificate No. 771054 by C.R.P.A. 3/17/77, Renewed 6/30/83
Southern Connecticut State University
Certificate of Recognition for Pioneering in Recreation Education and Leisure Service
11/1/74
Certificate from the University of Connecticut for completion of the Recreation Professional
Workshop 1973
Southern Connecticut State University:
Honors Program (Dean’s List Student)
Awarded Freshman Numerals (Soccer)
Activities - Major Club, Intramural Basketball and Softball
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CERTIFICATES: (Current through 1984)
Instructor Certification - American Red Cross, Advanced First Aid
Instructor Certification - American Red Cross, Standard First Aid
Instructor Certification - American Red Cross, CPR (Modular System)
American Red Cross, Advanced First Aid and Standard First Aid
American Red Cross, Blood Pressure and Vital Signs
American Red Cross, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Modular System)
Driver Education Teaching Certificate
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:
National Employee Service & Recreation Association (85-98)
National Recreation and Park Association
National Therapeutic Recreation Society
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
National Consortium on Physical Education & Recreation for the Handicapped
Connecticut Council on Personnel Development in Special Education 1979-82
Connecticut Recreation and Park Association - Therapeutic Recreation Section
Phi Delta Kappa - New York University Chapter
Southern Connecticut State University Alumni Club
PROFESSIONAL OFFICES HELD:
1995-06
SRAC Director - Connecticut State Regional Advisory Council
National Therapeutic Recreation Society - Appointed 1/95
1998-03 SPRE New England Director - Society for Parks and Recreation Educators
Appointed 3/98
1991-94
New England Director-Board of Directors - National Therapeutic Recreation
Society - Won Office in National Election NRPA 8/91
1991-92
Membership Chairman - National Therapeutic Recreation
Society - Appointed by President 9/91
1990
Chairman - Springfield College United Way Campaign
Broke all existing records, raised approximately $10,700.00
Springfield, MA
1989
Co-Chairman - Springfield College United Way Campaign
Springfield, MA
1989-90
Program Chairman - National Recreation & Park Association,
Northeast Training Institute, Manchester, NH
1985-86
Liaison - Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance and Connecticut Recreation and
Park Association
1982-83
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Eastern District Association Liaison - Connecticut Alliance for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
1981-82
Executive Board - Connecticut Recreation & Park Association
1981-82
Vice-President - Connecticut Association for Health, Physical
Education and Recreation
1980-81
Vice-President - Elect - Connecticut Association for Health,
Physical Education and Recreation
1979-81
Executive Board - Connecticut Recreation and Park Association
(Liaison - Connecticut College and University Recreation
Preparation Programs)
1977-78
Chairman - Therapeutic Section, Connecticut Recreation and
Park Association
1976-77
Chairman - Elect - Therapeutic Section, Connecticut Recreation and Park
Association
1975-76
Executive Board - Region 5, Connecticut Recreation and Park
Association
1975-76
Secretary - Connecticut Recreation and Park Association
Therapeutic Section
1972-73
Vice-President - Southern Connecticut State University
Recreation Club
1970-73
Treasurer - Southern Connecticut State University
Recreation Club
CONTINUING EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES:
ATTENDED OVER 85 MAJOR PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES, CONDUCTED 73
MAJOR WORKSHOPS AND GUEST LECTURES
11/22/10
Attended
Connecticut Recreation & Park Association Annual Conference
1 Day
Session: The Future of Recreation: Practice and Promise
Mohegan Sun
Ledyard, CT
10/15-18/08
Attended
4 Days
National Recreation & Park Association
Springfield College Booth & Reception
Defended NRPA Accreditation
Baltimore, MD
9/25-28/07
Attended
4 Days
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National Recreation & Park Association Congress
Springfield College Booth & Reception
Indianapolis, IN
3/ 27/07
Attended
1 Day
National Recreation and Park Association
New England Training Institute
SPRE Director-State of Connecticut
Session: Developing and Marketing Inclusive Therapeutic
Recreation in the Community
Boston, MA
11/21/05
Attended
1 Day
Connecticut Recreation & Park Association 45th Annual
Conference – Creating Community: people, parks, programs
Hartford, CT
10/18-22/05
Attended
5 Days
National Recreation & Park Association Congress
SPRE Director- State of Connecticut
Springfield College Booth & Reception
San Antonio, TX
11/8-9/04
Attended
Massachusetts Recreation & Park Association 20th Annual State
2 Days
Conference
Session: Inclusive Outdoor Recreation Programs for Persons
with Disabilities, Hyannis, MA
10/12-16/04
Attended
5 Days
National Recreation & Park Association Congress
Defended 5th successful accreditation for Dept. SM&R,
Springfield College
SPRE Director-State of CT
Springfield College Booth and Reception
Reno, NV
3/21-23/04
Attended
3 Days
National Recreation & Park Association
New England Training Institute and Therapeutic Recreation
Symposium
Springfield College Booth, SPRE representative-CT
Portland, ME
10/21-25/03
Attended
5 Days
National Recreation & Park Association Congress
New England SPRE Director – Springfield College Booth &
Alumni Reception, St. Louis, MO
4/10/03
Attended
1 Day
4/3/02
Attended
1 Day
United States Sport & Wellness Center for Persons with
Disabilities Leadership Development in Sport and Inclusive
Recreation for Persons with Disabilities
Session-Therapeutic Recreation in the Community
Springfield, MA
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National Recreation & Park Association
New England Training Institute & Therapeutic Recreation
Symposium Session: Inclusive Outdoor Recreation for Persons
with Disabilities – Part 1 and 2
10/15-19/02
Attended
5 Days
National Recreation & Park Association Congress
New England SPRE Director - Springfield College Booth &
Alumni Reception, Tampa Bay, FL
10/3-7/01
Attended
5 Days
National Recreation & Park Association Congress
New England SPRE Director – Springfield College Booth &
Alumni Reception, Denver, CO
12/4/00
Attended
1 Day
Connecticut Recreation & Park Association
40th State Conference & Trade Show
Creating Independence in Outdoor Activities:
The Shared Ventures Outdoor Model
Waterbury, CT
11/13-14/00
Attended
2 Day
Massachusetts Recreation & Park Association
16th Annual State Conference
Developing Therapeutic Recreation: Leisure Resource
Information Videos, Hyannis, MA
11/12-13/00
Attended
2 Day
New York State Recreation & Park Society
15th Annual TR FORUM Developing Innovative Leisure
Ed/Counseling Programs for the 21st Century, Albany, NY
10/12-14/00
Attended
2 Days
National Recreation & Park Association Congress
New England SPRE Director – Springfield College Booth &
Alumni Reception, Phoenix, AZ
9/22/00
Attended
1 Day
New York State Recreation & Park Society
2nd Annual Recreation Therapy Day
Developing Innovative Leisure Ed/Counseling
Programs for the New Millennium, Albany, NY
6/22-23/00
Attended
2 Day
Connecticut Association of Therapeutic Recreation
Directors “The Magic of Hope” 20th Annual Conference
Guest Speaker-Leisure Education in the New
Millennium, Waterbury, CT
5/1-2/00
Attended
2 Day
National Recreation and Park Association
New England Therapeutic Recreation Symposium
Guest Speaker-Therapeutic Recreation-Think Tank for
the 21st Century, Newport, RI
12/6/99
Attended
1 Day
10/20-24/99
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
Springfield College Booth and Alumni Reception Host
Nashville, TN
4/12-13/99
Attended
2 Day
National Recreation and Park Association
New England Therapeutic Recreation Symposium
Guest Speaker-Community and School Based TR
Moderator & Panel Member-TR in the New
Millennium – Burlington, VT (.15 C.E.U.’s)
11/19-20/98
Attended
2 Day
Connecticut Recreation and Park Association Conference
Guest Speaker-Inclusion:Community and School Based
TR - Cromwell, CT (.15 C.E.U.’s)
10/8/98
Attended
1 Day
State of Massachusetts
The Department of Environmental Management
Moderator/Guest Speaker-Developing
Successful Accessible Recreation Programs
Springfield, MA
9/21-23/98
Attended
3 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
(Abbreviated due to hurricane) Successful Springfield
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Connecticut Recreation and Park Association
39th Annual State Conference
Springfield College Booth, Waterbury, CT
College Accreditation Defense (4th)
Miami, FL
11/18/97
Attended
1 Day
Connecticut Recreation and Park Association State
Conference - Guest Speaker TR: Inclusion-Developing
a Leisure Resource Information Program (LRIP)
Hartford, CT
10/28-11/2/97 Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
Workshop Speaker - Managing Your Boss in
Therapeutic Recreation Services
Salt Lake City, UT
4/13-15/97
National Recreation and Park Association
Attended New England Training Institute
Attended
3 Day
Coordinator, New England Therapeutic Recreation
Symposium - Portland, ME
10/22-27/96
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
S.R.A.C. Director – Connecticut
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National Therapeutic Recreation Society
Kansas City, MO
11/9/95
Attended
1 Day
Connecticut Recreation and Park Association State
Conference - Guest Speaker Trends in Internships in
Therapeutic Recreation Services - Southbury, CT
10/3-8/95
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
Springfield College Accreditation Defense (3rd)
San Antonio, TX
3/95
Attended
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation & Dance - Eastern District Association, Guest Speaker
Standards of Practice in Therapeutic Recreation
Springfield, MA .15 C.E.U.'s
10/11-16/94
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
SRAC Director –Connecticut
National Therapeutic Recreation Society
Minneapolis, MN
10/19-24/93
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
NRPA/NTRS Board Member - New England Dir.
NTRS Standards of Practice Committee
San Jose, CA
3/24-28/93
Attended
4 Day
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance
Washington, D.C.
10/92
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
NRPA/NTRS Board Member - New England Dir.
NTRS Membership Chairman – Cincinnati, OH
10/91
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
NRPA/NTRS Board Member – New England Dir.
Baltimore, MD
4/91
Attended
2 Day
New England Regional Training Institute
Sturbridge, MA
10/10-15/90
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
NRPA & NTRS Institutes, Phoenix, AZ
4/1-4/90
Attended
3 Day
10/19-23/89
Attended
5 Day
New England Training Institute NRPA
Bedford, - NH-Chairman, NETI Program Committee
Conference Speaker – Theme:
“Leisure in the 90’s Profession in Motion”
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National Recreation and Park Association Congress
NRPA & NTRS Institutes, San Antonio, TX
4/9-12/89
Attended
3 Day
New England Regional Training Institute
NRPA, N. Falmouth, MA
10/4-10/88
Attended
6 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
NRPA & NTRS Institutes – Indianapolis, IN
Wrote and Defended 5 yr. NRPA/AALR National
Accreditation for three major programs for
Springfield College (2nd)
4/25-27/88
Attended
3 Day
New England Regional Training Institute NRPA
Portland, ME
3/24/88
Attended
1 Day
Connecticut State Conference on Recreation and
Parks Planned, Developed, Implemented
Workshop “A Model for Developing a Leisure
Resource Information Program” Mystic, CT
11/19/87
Attended
1 Day
Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association
“Leisure’s Destiny” Boxborough, MA
9/16-22/87
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
NRPA & NTRS Institutes - New Orleans, LA
4/87
Attended
3 Day
New England Regional Training Institute
Hartford, CT
11/86
Attended
Club Industry 86 - Commercial Recreation Conf.
3 Day
Speaker/Received 6 $1000 scholarships for the
Department of Recreation and Leisure Services
10/17-21/86
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
NRPA & NTRS Institutes - Anaheim, CA
4/30-5/2/86
Attended
3 Day
New England Regional Training Institute, NRPA
Manchester, NH
10/85
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
Attended NRPA & NTRS Workshops - Dallas, TX
10/10/85
Attended
1 Day
Southern Connecticut State University
Planned, Developed & Implemented 2 Major
Workshops 1 - “Leisure Counseling An Aspect of Leisure
Education” 2- “Roadmarkers for Therapeutic Recreation
Implementation, Certification, Accreditation, Standards”
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Mid-Eastern Symposium on Therapeutic
Recreation Suffern, NY
5/85
Attended
2 Day
4/18/85
Attended Connecticut State Conference on Recreation and
1 Day
Parks Coordinated Workshops: “History of Therapeutic
Recreation” Wethersfield, CT
4/17/85
Attended Planned, Developed and Implemented all college
1 Day
and Greater Springfield, Massachusetts Disability
Awareness Day - Keynote Speakers, Workshops,
Seminars, Exhibits, Wheelchair Athletics
10/84
Attended National Recreation and Park Association Congress
5 Day
Attended NRPA & NTRS Institutes - Orlando, FL
5/3-5/84
Attended New England and Regional Training Institute, NRPA
3 Day
Newton, MA
4/19/84
Attended Connecticut State Conference on Recreation and
1 Day
Park Conducted Workshop - “Leisure Counseling
as an Aspect of Leisure Education” Wethersfield, CT
4/18/84
Attended Planned, Developed, and Implemented
1 Day
All College “Dads are Great”Program
Springfield College - All Day Disability Awareness
Day - Keynote Speaker, Workshops, Seminars, Exhibits,
Wheelchair Athletics
10/83
Attended National Recreation and Park Association Congress
5 Day Attended NRPA & NTRS Institutes, Kansas City, MO
Accreditation Defense (1st) One of the Original 21 programs
in the United States
4/14/83
Attended Connecticut State Conference on Recreation and
1 Day
Parks, Wethersfield, CT
10/82
Attended National Recreation and Park Association Congress
5 Day Attended NRPA & NTRS Institutes Louisville, KY
5/3-5/82
Attended Planning Committee
3Day
New England Regional Conference, NRPA
West Springfield, MA
3/18/82
Attended CT State Conference on Recreation and Parks
1 Day
Wethersfield, CT
9/81
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Attended Project PAR (Planning Accessible Recreation)
1 Day
University of New Hampshire - Conducted Workshop
“Recreation and Leisure Counseling”
Hemlocks, Amston, CT
5/3-6/81
Attended New England Regional Conference, NRPA
4 Day
Stratton Mountain, VT
4/22/81
Attended CT State Conference on Recreation and Parks
1 Day
Wethersfield, CT
3/19/81
Attended Planned, Developed and Implemented
1 Day Statewide Pre-service and In-service Workshop
Post College - Therapeutic Recreation Service
“Coordination Between Therapeutic Recreation
and Community Recreation” Certificate and .5 C.E.U.’s
awarded Largest Connecticut Therapeutic Recreation
Workshop to Date 214 in attendance, 41 panel members
12/5/80
Attended CT State Department of Health Services
1 Day
Therapeutic Recreation Office
“Responding to the Special Needs of the Blind
and Visually Impaired” - Cromwell, CT
10/80
Attended National Recreation and Parks Association Congress
5 Day Attended NTRS Institutes
Involved in N.C.P.E.R.H. Board Meeting
Civic Plaza, Phoenix, AZ
6/26-27/80
Attended Connecticut State Department of Health Services
2 Day Therapeutic Recreation Office
19th Annual Conference “Recreation Through
the Arts” Windsor Locks, CT
5/4-7/80
Attended
4 Day
New England Regional Conference, NRPA
Portland, ME
4/19/80
Attended CT State Conference on Recreation and Parks
1 Day
Westport, CT
3/20/80
Attended Planned, Developed and Implemented
1 Day
Statewide Pre-service and In-service Workshop –
Post College - Therapeutic Recreation Service
“Mutual Concerns of Therapeutic Recreation Community
Recreation” Certificate and .5 C.E.U.’s Awarded- Largest
Connecticut Therapeutic Recreation Workshop to Date
207 in attendance, 32 panel members
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Connecticut State Department of Health Services
Therapeutic Recreation Office - “Responding to the Needs and
Special Problems of the Psychiatric Patient”
Ramada Inn, Wethersfield, CT
11/30/79
Attended
1 Day
10/79
Attended
5 Day
National Recreation and Park Association Congress
Attended NTRS Institutes - Involved in
Curriculum Workshop Competency-based
Hyatt Regency & Superdome, New Orleans, LA
10/26/79
Attended
1 Day
Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation (Fall Conference) Exhibitor for
Post College, Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT
10/5/79
Attended American Association on Mental Deficiency and
1 Day
Connecticut Department of Mental Retardation,
Supervisors of Recreation “The 1979 Activity Workshop
for the Handicapped” Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
8/12-16/79 Attended Canadian Parks and Recreation Association
5 Day
National Conference - Workshop Participant
City of Roses - Windsor, Ontario, Canada
6/28/78
4/5/78
Attended
1 Day
Connecticut State Department of Health Services - 19th
Annual Conference - Discovering New Directions
in Therapeutic Recreation
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT
Attended Connecticut Annual State Conference on Recreation and
1 Day
Parks - Conducted Workshop “Leisure Counseling”
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
9/28-29/78 Attended Cooperative Educational Services (CES)
2 Day
4/21/78
Attended
1 Day
4/13/78 Attended
1 Day
5/20/77 Attended
1 Day
Grant Writing Workshop, Southport, CT
The Devereux Foundation - Institute on
Therapeutic Education “State of the Special
Child” Conducted Seminar - “Outdoor Recreation for the
Emotionally Handicapped” West Whiteland Township, PA
Connecticut Annual State Conference on Recreation and
Parks Presider - P.L. 94-142 Implications for Recreation
Workshop Panelist “Applied Leisure Counseling-Application
of Principles” Newington, CT
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Connecticut Annual Conference on Recreation and Parks
Conducted Workshop “Outdoor Recreation for the
Handicapped” Northford, CT
4/11-14/76 Attended New England Regional Conference
4 Day National Recreation and Park Association
Spring 1975 Attended Connecticut Annual State Conference on Recreation and Parks
1 Day
4/11/74
Attended Connecticut Annual State Conference on Recreation and Parks
1 Day
2/14/74
Attended Northeastern Regional Conference on
1 Day Urban-Suburban Recreation - New Haven, CT
Spring 1973 Attended New England Regional Conference, NRPA
2 Day
Stratton Mountain, VT
BROADCASTS/TELECASTS:
New Haven Cablevision, New Haven CT
Why Therapeutic Recreation for the Disabled - Spring 1985
Springfield - MDA Superswim, WBBG-TV (ABC) - Springfield, MA 9/4/83
Therapeutic Recreation: The Profession, WWCO Radio, Waterbury, CT 4/20/80
GUEST LECTURES:
2/18/97 - Connecticut Association of Therapeutic Recreation Directors
Guest Speaker “Therapeutic Recreation Certificate Programs
at the College Level”
Hartford Marriott, Rocky Hill, CT
4/20/93 - Connecticut Recreation and Park Association
Guest Speaker “Working Toward Successful Internships”
Newington Children’s Hospital, Newington, CT (.3 CEU’s)
3/22/91 - New York - Adirondack Lake Champlain Recreation and Park
Association Keynote Speaker - “Will Recreation Survive the
90’s” SUNY, Plattsburgh, NY
3/24/88 - Connecticut Recreation and Park Association
Guest Speaker - A Model for Developing a Leisure Resource
Information Project - Mystic, CT
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6/1/87 -Connecticut Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group
Guest Speaker - “Therapeutic Recreation as a Resource for
the Traumatic Brain Injured Person” - Ellington, CT
4/87 - Greater Boston Therapeutic Recreation Society, Keynote Speaker
“The Role of the Clinical Field Experience in Therapeutic
Recreation” - Boston, MA
4/10/86 - Connecticut Association of Therapeutic Recreation Directors
Guest Speaker - “Professionalism and the Connecticut Recreation
and Park Association” - Glastonbury, CT
6/9/84 -Massachusetts Association of Activity Professionals
(Membership) Guest Speaker - “Making Certification in
Massachusetts a Reality: Helpful Hints and Promotion”, Springfield, MA
2/23/84 - Massachusetts Association of Activity Professionals
(Membership) Keynote Speaker - “Certification in Massachusetts:
Its Importance for Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Directors” Northampton, MA
5/12/80 - United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Waterbury (Board of
Directors) Topic - “The Benefits of Therapeutic Recreation
Services to the Client” - Harten House, Waterbury, CT
Spring 1975 - Recreation Graduate Program - Southern Connecticut
State University for Dr. William Ridinger Topic “Recreation Programs for the Emotionally Handicapped”
Fall 1974 - Recreation Undergraduate Program - Southern Connecticut
State University for Dr. Jack F. George Topic - “Camping
for the Physically Handicapped”
TRAVEL:
Camped throughout New England (CT, ME, NH, RI, VT)
Traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Bermuda, Hong Kong and mainland
China.
Supervise Internships and Clinical Internship students throughout the United States, Bermuda,
Canada, and Puerto Rico (1985-Present)
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REFERENCES:
Dr. Roland E. Holstead, Vice President of Institutional Advancement
American International College
100 State Street
Springfield, MA 01109
(Colleague for 14 years at Springfield College. Dr. Holstead served as Director of Continuing
Education, Springfield College)
rholstea@acad.aic.edu (413-205-3530)
Dr. Jay S. Shivers, Professor
Dept. of Sport and Leisure Studies
Gampel Pavilion
School of Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT 06268
(Professional Colleague for 35 years) (Retired)
Dr. William J. Sullivan, Retired Dean
School of Graduate Studies
Springfield College
Springfield, MA 01109
Current Address: The Village of Belle Aire
1875 Provence Court
The Villages, FL 32162
(Colleague for 22 years) (352-259-7063)
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