Dr. Edward Udd

Chair and Professor.  B.S. (Forest Resources), University of Washington; M.S. (Renewable Natural Resources), University of Nevada-Reno; and Ph.D. (Park and Recreation Resources), Michigan State University.  Academic interests: Natural resource recreation, management, planning, and ecotourism.  Office: 128 Waldron Hall, (540) 831-7720.

RCPT 328 Design and Maintenance of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources

 

Dr. Teresa O'Bannon

Assistant Professor.  B.A. (Recreation, Tourism Management and Design), University of Oregon; M.S. (Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality Management), University of Tennessee-Knoxville; and Ph.D. (Higher Education Administration), Washington State University.  Academic interests: Dark Tourism, agricultural tourism, and rural tourism development. Office: 142 Waldron Hall, (540) 831-7722.

RCPT 210 Introduction to Recreation, Parks
                  and Tourism
RCPT 423 Recreation Administration
RCPT 424 Advanced Recreation
                  Administration
RCPT 431 Managing Travel Resources
(Classes are accessible on WebCT)

Dr. Jim Newman, CTRS

Assistant Professor.  B.S. (Recreation: Therapeutic Recreation), University of Northern Colorado; M.A. (Recreation: Recreation Administration), University of Northern Colorado; and Ph.D. (Education: Outdoor Therapeutic Recreation), University of Minnesota.  Academic interests: Model railroading as therapeutic intervention, outdoor adventure therapy, historical interpretation, and heritage tourism.  Office:  140 Waldron Hall, (540) 831-7717.  (RT LAB)

RCPT 313 Programming Planning
RCPT 319  Inclusive Services
RCPT 340 Introduction to Recreation Therapy
RCPT 344 Program Application in Recreation
                  Therapy
(Classes are accessible on WebCT)

Mr. James “Fred” Pierson

RCPT 112 Activity Leadership and Analysis
RCPT 200-01 Leisure in Contemporary
                           Society
(Classes are accessible on WebCT)

Dr. Susan Van Patten

Associate Professor.  B.S. (Forestry), Utah State University; M.S. (Recreation Resources Management), Utah State University; and Ph.D. (Leisure Studies) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Academic interests: Media images of place, movie induced tourism, childhood play, and recreation conflict.  Office: 141 Waldron Hall, (540) 831-7644.

RCPT 230 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation
RCPT 411 History and Philosophy
RCPT 413 Professional Issues

RCPT 436 Research and Technology
                  Applications in Recreation, Parks
                  and Tourism

Dr. Mark Wagstaff

Associate Professor. B.S. and M.S. (Recreation Resources Administration), North Carolina State University; and Ed.D. (Higher Education: College Teaching), Oklahoma State University.  Academic interests:  Outdoor leadership development and wilderness education.  Office:  139 Waldron Hall, (540) 831-7724.

RCPT 210 Introduction to Recreation, Parks
                  and Tourism
RCPT 314-01 & 02 Recreation Workshop
RCPT 421 Ropes Course Programming
 

Ms. Sarah Baughman

B.S. (Sociology), University of Virginia; and M.A. (Leisure Services), Radford University.

RCPT 235 Camp Counseling
                

Mr. Kevin Costello

Tourism Coordinator, Botetourt County.
B.S. (Travel Management), Rochester Institute of Technology; and M.S. (Tourism Management), University of Tennessee.

RCPT 417 Seminar in Recreation

Mr. Mark Craddock

Assistant Director of Residential Life.  B.S. Leisure Services (Therapeutic Recreation), Radford University; and M.S. (Environmental and Experiential Education), Radford University. 

Dr. Ed Hamilton

Director of Academic Grants and Foundation Relations for Roanoke College.  B.S. (Psychology), University of Maryland; M.A. (Recreation), University of Maryland; and Ph.D. (Human Performance), Indiana University. 

Mr. P. Eric LaPrad

Outdoor Recreation Programmer for Roanoke County Parks and Recreation Department.  B.S. (Leisure Services), Radford University; and M.S. (Environmental and Experiential Education), Radford University. 

Ms. Cara McFadden  

B.S. (Leisure/Sport Management), Elon University; M.A. (Recreation Administration), Central Michigan University; Doctoral Student (full-time) (Educational Leadership and Policy Studies), Virginia Tech

RCPT 200 – Leisure in Contemporary Society

Mr. Arthur G. Price, Jr., CPRP

Director of Town of Christiansburg Parks and Recreation.  B.S. (Recreation and Leisure Services), Radford University; and M.A. (Recreation and Leisure Services), Radford University. 

RCPT 200-05 Leisure in Contemporary Society
RCPT 210-02 Introduction to Recreation, Parks
                        and Tourism
(Classes accessible on WebCT)

Mr. Donnie G. Turner

Director of Carroll County Tourism.  B.A. (Recreation, Philosophy and Religion), Berea College; and M.S. (Leisure Services), Radford University. 

RCPT 200-02 and 200-04 Leisure in Contemporary Society
(Classes accessible on WebCT)