Recreation and Leisure Studies
Nationally Recognized Faculty and Students
The Recreation and Leisure Studies Program is recognized across the university community and the nation:
Dr.’s Corey W. Johnson and Gwynn M. Powell serve as co-editors for Schole: The Journal of Recreation and Leisure Studies Education
Ms. Laurel Richmond received the Graduate Student Research Award from the National Recreation and Park Association.
Dr. Doug Kleiber has received the Roosevelt Research Award from the National Recreation and Park Association
Dr. Diane Samdahl has received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Society for Park and Recreation Educators.
Dr.’s Corey W. Johnson, Gwynn M. Powell, Joy James and Rudy Dunlap were recipients of the Society for Park and Recreation Educators Innovation in Teaching Award for their creative implementation of the unified core curriculum
Dr. Corey W. Johnson serves as the president-elect of the Society of Park and Recreation Educators and Dr. Diane Samdahl is a member of the Board of Directors.
Dr. Doug Kleiber and Dr. Diane Samdahl are both members of the Academy of Leisure Sciences.
Dr. Gwynn Powell serves on the National Board of Directors for the American Camp Association.
Dr. Gwynn Powell received a citation of honor from Russia’s minister of education for her study abroad program: Camp Counselors in Russia.
Dr. Douglas Kleiber will receive the Society for Park and Recreation Educators’ Distinguished Colleague Award in October 2009, during the National Recreation and Parks Association Congress.
The Michael J. Hendrickson Academic Support Fund in Recreation and
Leisure Studies
Michael Jeffrey Hendrickson was a student in the 2006-2007 Recreation and Leisure Studies undergraduate learning community and a friend to all he met. The UGA senior died suddenly on December 1st, 2007 of a severe bacterial infection. Michael’s loving spirit illuminated this program and he is sorely missed.
In his memory, the College of Education is proud to announce the establishment of the Michael J. Hendrickson Academic Support Fund in the Recreation and Leisure Studies Program. To download a contribution form to Michael’s fund, please click here.
Spring 2009 Newsletter
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