Service Management
Resume:
Thomas E. Coates (Tom)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
School Address Home Address
Department of Physical Education, Exercise 129 Lonestar Drive
and Sport Sciences Johnson City, TN 37601
PO Box 70654 423-***-****
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN 37614
email: abpquq@r.postjobfree.com
Military Service Marital Information
Branch: U. S. Marine Corps Spouse: Lynda
Active Duty: January 17, 1972 - November 3, 1973 Children: Courtney
Discharged: October 3, 1977: Honorable Megan
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Health and Physical Education
Institution: Mars Hill College
Date: August 1967 - August 1971
Master's Degrees
Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Major: Health and Physical Education
Minor: Secondary Education
Institution: Western Carolina University
Date: January 1974 - August 1974
Degree: Master of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
Major: Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
Institution: Clemson University
Date: January 1990 - August 1992
Project: A Revised Curriculum for the Department of Recreation and Leisure
Services at Mars Hill College
Doctoral Degree
Degree: Doctor of Arts
Major: Physical Education
Minor: Recreation, Higher Education
Institution: Middle Tennessee State University
Date: May 1979 - August 1981
Dissertation: Introduction to Basic Rock Climbing: A Manual for Students
Additional Graduate Studies
Institution: Wake Forest University
Date: September 1971 - December 1971
Institution: Memphis State University
Date: July 1977 - August 1977
Institution: University of Alabama
Date: October 1977
Institute: Western Carolina University
Date: June 1982 - December 1990
Institution: University of Utah
Date: July 1987
PRESENT POSITION
Associate Professor (2004-present) and Graduate Coordinator (2004-2005)
PEXS Department
East Tennessee State University
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Sport and Leisure Management
major; Coordinate the East Tennessee State University Bristol Motor Speedway
Motorsports Operations Partnership; Coordinate ETSU PLUS, a university wide initiative
to promote an active lifestyle through involvement in outdoor recreation activities while
developing leadership and community responsibility in students; Coordinate the
departmental graduate program consisting of a Master of Arts in Physical Education
with three different concentration.
FORMER POSITIONS
Interim Department Chair (2000-2004)
Associate Professor
PEXS Department
East Tennessee State University
Responsible for the administration of an academic department with two majors; Physical
Education and Sport and Leisure Management, four concentrations; Physical Education
Teacher Education, Exercise Science, Sport Management, and Park and Recreation
Management, a Master of Arts program in Physical Education with concentrations in
Teacher Education, Exercise Physiology and Performance, and Sport Management,
and a Basic Instructional Program (BIP) which serves the General Education Core of
the University. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Physical
Education, Sport Management, Recreation, and the Basic Instructional Program,
coordinating the departmental graduate program, curriculum development and
evaluation, budget development and administration, personnel supervision and
evaluation (16 full and part-time faculty and staff members and 16 graduate students),
student recruitment, advising and retention, and representing the department at the
College of Education and University levels.
Significant Achievements as Interim Chair
Established Rocky Mountain Experience at ETSU: A 23 day service-learning
course with emphasis on management of the National Park Service and
completion of service projects in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.
Co-developed and served as instructor for the Cherokee Immersion Project: A
three-week service-learning course on the Qualla Boundary in North Carolina
focused on Cherokee culture and completion of service projects identified as
important to the people of the community.
Established partnership with Bristol Motor Speedway and created the ETSU
Motorsports Operation program: A partnership between ETSU and BMS that
incorporated BMS personnel and laboratory and field experiences into the
existing Sport Management curriculum to prepare students for entry level
positions in motorsports.
Created ETSU PLUS: A university wide initiative that promotes an active
lifestyle through involvement in outdoor recreation activities while fostering
increased personnel development, service to the region, and development of
leadership skills.
Co-wrote and directed grant for Hancock County Rural Recreation Program:
Through a Kellogg Grant, funds were secured to develop a recreation program
for Hancock County. Students from ETSU served as model recreation leaders
while providing recreational opportunities for citizens of Hancock County. As a
result of this program, Hancock County allotted funds to create its first county
recreation program.
Developed new major in Sport and Leisure Management: With concentrations in
Sport Management and Park and Recreation Management, this is now the
largest undergraduate major in the PEXS Department.
Created new minor in Sport Management: As a compliment to the new major in
Sport and Leisure Management, this minor provides additional opportunities for
student recruitment and credit hour productivity.
Revised Leisure Service minor: Updated course requirements based on the new
Park and Leisure Management concentration.
Coordinated revision of the Master of Arts in Physical Education: Reduced
program to 36 hours, established a thesis, non-thesis option, and reduced the
number of concentrations to three; K-12 Physical Education, Exercise Physiology
and Performance, and Sport Management.
Coordinated revision of departmental undergraduate majors: Reduced the
undergraduate majors in Physical Education and Sport and Leisure Management
to 120 credit hour programs and aligned general education requirements with
new state requirements.
Coordinated development of articulation agreements with four Tennessee
community colleges: Articulation agreements covering the four concentrations in
the PEXS department were developed with Northeast Community College,
Walters State Community College, Roane State Community College and
Pellissippi State Community College.
Developed 13 new major courses support departmental majors.
Developed 10 new activity courses to support departmental Basic Instructional
Program.
Coordinated development of first departmental major field exam: Administration
of a major field exam covering specific subject areas is a state requirement. This
major field exam was a series of six tests covering both departmental majors and
all fours concentration areas.
Secured three new classrooms, two of which are supported with advanced
technology, and seven new offices for the department, plus additional storage
space.
Updated the two existing departmental classrooms to higher technology level.
Assistant Professor (1998-2000)
PEXS Department
East Tennessee State University
Teaching assignments in the Sport Management and Leisure Services curriculum.
Responsible for the development of a new Sport and Leisure Management major
curriculum along with supporting courses. Teaching upper level aquatics courses
including Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguarding. Directing Rocky Mountain
Experience, a twenty-six day service-learning course involving travel to and service in
national parks in the Rocky Mountain region. Seeking grant funding to support the
development of a concentration in Park and Recreation Management. Serving as
Coordinator of the Sport Management and Leisure Services program.
Professor and Appointed Chairman (1997-1998)
Department of Health Education and Physical Education
Gardner-Webb University
Teaching assignments in Health Education and Physical Education and supervision of
student-teachers. Pool Director and Director of Gardner-Webb University Swim
Academy. Appointed Chairman of the Department of Health Education and Physical
Education beginning with the 1998-99 academic year but declined appointment to
accept position at East Tennessee State University. Duties would have included, in
addition to teaching professional level courses, budget development and administration
and personnel supervision and evaluation. The HEPE Department housed three
academic majors and four minors as well as provided a component of the general
education core curriculum for the university. Personnel include eight (8) full-time and
eleven (11) part-time faculty members.
Professor and Chairman (1992-1997)
Division of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Mars Hill College
Responsible for the administration of an academic division with two majors and six
concentrations. Duties included teaching assignments in Physical Education and
Recreation, program development and evaluation, budget development and
administration, personnel supervision and evaluation (13 full and part-time faculty
members), student recruitment, advising and retention, coordinating student internship
placement, and representing the division and college.
Significant Achievements as Division Chair
Developed documentation and worked with Division of Education to achieve first
NCATE Accredition for Teacher Education program at Mars Hill College.
Developed aggressive recruitment and retention program that resulted in growth
of HPER Division in a three year period to largest academic unit at Mars Hill
College.
Created Rocky Mountain Experience at Mars Hill College: A 26 day service-
learning program with emphasis on management of the National Park Service
and completion of service projects in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National
Parks.
Developed first service-learning initiatives in the HPER Division.
Established partnership with Madison County Special Olympics which resulted in
students in Adapter Physical Education class serving special needs students in
the Madison County School System.
Established partnership with Madison County Senior Games that involved
students in recreatrion degree program in planning and coordinating the annual
event.
Developed the Sport Management curriculum within the HPER Division.
Revised the Recreation curriculum within the HPER Division.
Secured funding to develop first computer lab in the HPER Division at Mars Hill
College.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
College and University Administration Positions
Coordinator, Department of Health and Mars Hill College
Physical Education, 1981-1987
Coordinator, Department of Recreation and Mars Hill College
Leisure Services, 1987-1994
Chair, Division of HPER, 1992-1997 Mars Hill College
Coordinator, Sport Management and Leisure East Tennessee State University
Services Concentration, 1999-2001
Interim Chair, PEXS Department, College East Tennessee State University
Of Education, 2000-2004
Teaching Positions
Instructor, Physical Education Upward Bound, Mars Hill College
Instructor, Aquatics and Trampoline Asheville YMCA, Asheville, NC
Graduate Teaching Assistant Wake Forest University
Instructor, Remedial Skills MCRD, Parris Island, SC
Instructor, Mathematics Beaufort TEC, Beaufort, SC
Instructor, Aquatics Upward Bound, Western Carolina
University
Instructor, Physical Education Mars Hill College
Instructor, Physical Education Continuing Education Program
Mars Hill College
Water Safety Instructor Trainer American Red Cross
Asheville/Mountain Area Chapter
Lifeguard Instructor Trainer American Red Cross
Asheville/Mountain Area Chapter
Graduate Teaching Assistant Middle Tennessee State University
Assistant Professor, Physical Education Mars Hill College
and Recreation
Guide, Mount Mitchell Backpacking Tour Mars Hill College
1982, 1983
Soccer Coach, 1983 - 1984 Mars Hill College
Faculty, Outdoor Recreation Consortium TVA, Land Between the Lakes
1983 - 1988
Associate Professor, Physical Education Mars Hill College
and Recreation
Graduate Teaching Assistant, 1990 Clemson University
Professor, Physical Education Mars Hill College
and Recreation
Adjunct Faculty, Maryville Outdoor Outreach Maryville College
Service Experience, 1998
Professor, Health Education and Gardner-Webb University
Physical Education
Assistant Professor, Physical Education East Tennessee State University
1998-2003
Associate Professor, Physical Education East Tennessee State University
2004-present
Administrative Positions
Assistant Physical Director Asheville YMCA
Assistant Aquatics Director Asheville YMCA
Physical Education Director Upward Bound, Mars Hill College
Intramural Director Upward Bound, Mars Hill College
Aquatics Director Upward Bound, Mars Hill College
Coordinator of Tutor - Counselors Upward Bound, Mars Hill College
NCOIC, Depot Education MCRD, Parris Island, SC
Director, Day Camp Program Mars Hill College
Director, Summer Aquatics Program Mars Hill College
Director, Rocky Mountain Experience, Mars Hill College
1979 -1997
Director, Harrell Pool, 1981 - 1976 Mars Hill College
Coordinator, Credit by Examination Mars Hill College
and Certification for Physical Education
Tour Director, Spring Biology Mars Hill College
Florida Field Trip, 1982
Supervisor of Student Teachers, Health and Mars Hill College
Physical Education, 1981 - 1987, 1992 - 1994
Coordinator, Department of Health and Mars Hill College
Physical Education, 1981 - 1987
Coordinator, Department of Recreation Mars Hill College
and Leisure Services, 1987 - 1994
Co-Director, MHC Scholar Retreat, Mars Hill College
1986 - 1990
Project Director, MHC Group Mars Hill College
Initiatives Course, 1990
Chairman, Division of Health, Physical Mars Hill College
Education, and Recreation, 1992 - 1997
Director, Bonner Scholars Summer Service/ Mars Hill College
Learning Tour, 1992 - 1995
Pool Director, 1997 - 1998 Gardner-Webb University
Coordinator, Sport Management and Leisure East Tennessee State University
Services Concentration, 1999-2001
Interim Chair, PEXS Department, College East Tennessee State University
of Education, 2000-2004
Advisory Positions
Majors Advisor, Pi Sigma Phi (Physical Education) Mars Hill College
Advisor, Outing Club Mars Hill College
Advisor, Rock Climbing Club Mars Hill College
Advisor, Junior Class, 1982, 1983 Mars Hill College
Advisor, Martial Arts Club Mars Hill College
Advisor, Recreation Majors Club Mars Hill College
CONSULTANT
Buncombe County Recreation & Parks Department, Fitness Trail Project
Middle Tennessee State University, Rock Climbing Course and Climbing Wall Project
East Tennessee State University, Outdoor Equipment Rental Program
Bosie State University, Outdoor Equipment Rental Program
Eastern Kentucky University, Rocky Mountain Study Tour, 1985
Asheville Junior High School, Outdoor Recreation Program
Asheville Junior High School, Rock Climbing Course and Climbing Wall
Flat Creek Elementary School Swim Program, Buncombe County, NC
Mountains of Madison and Unaka Center Handicapped Swim Programs
Mars Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Mountain Rescue Training
North Carolina Outward Bound, Leisure Pursuits Course
The Outdoor Leadership and Aquatics School
East Henderson High School, Ropes Course Program, Henderson County, NC
Windy Gap Young Life, Rappelling Tower Program
Town of Mars Hill, Community Swimming Pool Project
SPAR Program, Mars Hill College
MOOSE Service-Learning Program, Maryville College
Outdoor Leadership Program, University of North Alabama
Service-learning in National Parks Course, Western Kentucky University
Fit Trail Project, Miller Perry Elementary School, Sullivan County
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
American Red Cross; numerous courses over the years
National Park Service; Work in Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Carl Sandburg
Home National Historic Site, Wind Cave National Park, Yellowstone National
Park, and Grand Teton National Park
United States Forest Service; work with French Broad Ranger District in North
Carolina
Troop 524, Boy Scouts, Council Member
Asheville/Mountain Area Chapter, American Red Cross, Broad of Directors
Madison Country Chamber of Commerce, Travel and Tourism Committee
Madison County Health Consortium
Madison Country Physical Fitness Council
Mars Hill Elementary School Swim Program
Mars Hill College Beautification Committee
Center of Service Learning Advisory Committee, Mars Hill College
Mars Hill College Wellness Committee, Originator and Member
Madison County Special Olympics
Madison County Senior Games
Madison County Board of Education
Communities in Schools of Madison County, Executive Board Member
Madison Country School Academic Enrichment Program
Faculty Advisors Committee, Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Madison County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Johnson City/Washington County Chapter, American Red Cross, Broad of Directors
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Washington County Citizen Corps
Hancock County Recreation Program
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
NCAHPERD Service Recognition, 1991
American Red Cross, Certificate of Appreciation, 1996
National Honor Roll of Academic Educators, Academic Aquatics Internet On-Line
Journal
Certificate of Appreciation, National Park Service, VIP Program, 1996, 1998, 2003
Review Panel, The John Templeton Foundation's Honor Roll for Character Building
Colleges, 1996.
Certificate of Appreciation, Madison County Health Consortium, 1995
Certificate of Appreciation and Recognition, Grand Teton National Park, 1994
Outstanding Young Men of America, 1979 and 1982
Doctoral Fellowship, Middle Tennessee State University, 1979-1980
NCAHPERD Student Majors Association Outstanding Service Award, 1985
American Red Cross Certification of Appreciation, 2500 Volunteer Hours, 1993
Certificate of Appreciation, North Carolina Adapt-A-Highway Program, 1992
American Red Cross, The Ellis Fysal Award for Exceptional Service, 1989
Pi Gamma Mu, International Honor Society in Social Science, 1991
East Tennessee State University Service-Learning Leader, 1999
Nominee, Thomas Ehrlich Faculty Award for Service-Learning, 1999.
Phi Kappa Phi, 2002
Who s Who in Education, 2003
Who s Who Among America s Teachers, 2004
Who s Who Among America s Teachers, 2005
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS PRESENTED
Coates, T. "Outdoor Recreation as a Component of School Physical Education,"
North Carolina Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance
Convention, 1978.
Coates, T. "Basic Rock Climbing, Program Administration," North Carolina Alliance for
Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance Convention, 1978.
Coates, T. "Basic Rock Climbing, A College Course," Tennessee Alliance for Health
Physical Education and Recreation Convention, 1978.
McClellan, P. and Coates, T. "The Relationship Between Selected Anthropometrical
Measures and Abdominal Muscular Endurance", Tennessee Alliance for Health
Physical Education and Recreation Convention, 1980.
Coates, T. "Swimming Pool Emergency Management," American Red Cross Pool
Operators Workshop, 1983.
Coates, T. "Pool Maintenance," Region IX, North Carolina Recreation and Parks
Society Workshop, 1985.
Coates, T. "Rock Climbing and Rappelling," North Carolina Alliance for Health Physical
Education Recreation and Dance Outdoor Recreation Workshop, 1985.
Coates, T. "Acquisition of Federal Surplus Properties for Public Recreation,"
Tennessee Valley Authority Land Between the Lakes Outdoor Recreation
Consortium, 1985.
Coates, T. "Introduction to Rappelling," Tennessee Valley Authority Land Between
the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Consortium, 1985.
Buselmeier, B. and Coates, T. "The State of Recreation in North Carolina," North
Carolina Baptist Colleges Physical Education Conference, 1986.
Coates, T. "Rock Climbing as a College Course," Tennessee Alliance for Health
Physical Education Recreation and Dance Convention, 1986.
Coates, T. "Teaching Rock Climbing," North Carolina Alliance for Health Physical
Education Recreation and Dance Convention, 1986.
Coates, T. "Rocky Mountain Experience," National Intramural and Recreational Sports
Association National Convention, 1989.
Coates, T. "Mars Hill College, Rocky Mountain Experience Trip," North Carolina
Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance Convention, 1990.
Coates, T. "Whatever Happened to Senior Lifesaving?," North Carolina Alliance
for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance Convention, 1991.
Coates, T. "Red Cross for 1993," Region IX North Carolina Recreation and Parks
Society Spring Workshop,1992.
Coates, T. "State of Recreation Education in North Carolina," North Carolina
Recreation and Parks Society Conference, 1992.
Coates, T. "Innovative Ways to Serve Our National Interest," National Society for
Experiential Education Conference, 1993.
Coates, T. "Beyond the Classroom: Learning and Service in the National Parks,"
North Carolina Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance
Convention, 1994.
Coates, T. "Service-Learning in the National Parks," Wilderness Education Association
National Conference, 1995.
Coates, T. "Service-Learning: From the Classroom to the World," National Society for
Experiential Education Conference, 1996.
Coates, T. "Service-Learning as an Educational Experience in Professional Courses,"
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
National Conference, 1997.
Coates, T. and Powell, D. Service-Learning in the National Parks, Tennessee Cross-
Stream National Service Conference, 1998.
Coates, T. and Powell, D. "Service-Learning in the National Parks", Greening of
the Campus III Conference, 1999
Coates, T. "The Service-Learning Concept", International Conference on Outdoor
Recreation and Education Conference, 2000.
Coates, T. Something new at East Tennessee State University: Preparing outdoor
leaders for the future, Tennessee Recreation and Parks AssociationAssociation
Conference, 2001.
Coates, T and Duncan, J. On the road again: Building citizenship in the field,
National Society of Experiential Education Conference, 2001.
Coates, T. Adventure education in the national parks, American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference, 2002
Coates, T. and Duncan, J. Integrating service-learning into public schools, Hancock
County In-Service Teacher Workshop, Sneedville, TN., 2002.
Coates, T. and Duncan, D. From syllabus to synergy: A five step process for building
community partnerships, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation, and Dance National Conference, 2003.
Coates, T. Green service: Gambling with our national parks, Student Leadership in
Service Workshop, Johnson City, TN., 2003.
Coates, T. and Davis, J. Supporting natural resource management through service-
learning, National Recreation and Park Association National Congress, 2003.
Coates, T. Service-learning in emergency management: ETSU Response,
Emergency Management Higher Education Conference, FEMA National
Emergency Training Center, Emergency Management Institute, 2003.
Coates, T. Diffusing service-learning infusion, Hawaii International Conference on
Education, 2003.
Coates, T. On the road again with students, Hawaii International Conference on
Education, 2003.
Bitner, H, Williams, W, and Coates, T. Lessons learned in our national parks,
International Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education, 2004.
Hanford, A. and Coates, T. Red card: Wildland firefighter training with the U. S. Forest
Service, International Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education, 2004.
Coates, T. Point 19 Service: Expanding the conceptual basis of the WEA curriculum,
Wilderness Education Association National Conference, 2005.
Coates, T. Outdoor logistics; Outdoor Skills: Curricular Modules that Align with the
NASPE Standards Workshop. American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference, 2005.
Coates, T. Gearing up for motorsports, American Alliance for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation, and Dance National Conference, 2005.
PUBLICATIONS
Coates, T. & Rice, M. (1981). Climbing the wall for college credit. Tennessee
Journal Of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 19,2 p. 13.
Coates, T. (1984). Rock climbing as a college course. The North Carolina Journal,
20, 1, p. 26.
Coates, T. & Cockerham, S. (2001). Meeting National Association of Therapeutic
Wilderness Camps counselor certification requirements through an established
university curriculum. Pathways: Journal of Outdoor Therapeutic Programming,
1, 15-21.
Coates, T. Models and case studies in emergency management service learning: East
Tennessee State University Response, http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/edu
Davis, J. & Coates, T. Supporting natural resource management through service-
learning, http://www.conferencepapersonline.com
Marks, L, Nelson, A., Coates, T., Duncan, J., Lowe, E., Lowery, A. & Seier, E. The
winding roads to community partnerships in Appalachia: A faculty perspective.
In Pursuing opportunities through partnerships: Higher education and
communities.
Taylor, W., Gilbert, J., Kaufman, T. & Coates, T. (2002). Ranking collegiate
outdoor programs on campus: What did freshmen participants think at eight
universities. Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Outdoor
Recreation and Education, pp. 124-129.
Taylor, W., Coates, T. & Morgan, L. (2004). The student, the agency, the department:
What is an outdoor pursuits internship? Texas HPERD Association Journal, pp.
16-17, 36.
Taylor, W., Gilbert, J., Coates, T., and Morgan, L. (2004). Internships in Recreation
Degree Program and Outdoor Pursuits: The student, the agency, the
department. Edited Papers of the 17th International Conference on Outdoor
Recreation and Education. pp. 50-57.
Coates, T. (2005). Outdoor logistics. Convention Programs; The Council for Adventure
and Outdoor Education and Recreation. pp. 27-30.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
Coates, T. & Powell, D. (1999). Service-Learning in the National Parks. Presentation at
the Green of the Campus III Conference, Muncie, IN.
Coates, T. (2000). The Serve-Learning Concept. Presented at the International
Conference on Outdoor Recreation and Education, Miami, OH.
MANUSCRIPTS
Coates, T. (2005). Manual for undergraduate sport management internship. East
Tennessee State University.
Coates. T. (2005). Manual for graduate sport management internship . East
Tennessee State University.
Coates, T. (2005). Manual for undergraduate park and recreation management
internship. East Tennessee State University.
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Coates, T. (2003). Rocky Mountain Experience 2003 service-learning manual. East
Tennessee State University.
Coates, T. (2002). Rocky Mountain Experience 2002 service-learning manual. East
Tennessee State University.
Coates, T. (2001). Cherokee Immersion Project 2001 service-learning manual. East
Tennessee State University.
Coates, T. & Mozen, D. (2001). Measurement and evaluation in physical education: A
laboratory manual for undergraduate physical education majors. East
Tennessee State University.
Coates, T. (2000). Rocky Mountain Experience 2000 service-learning manual. East
Tennessee State University.
Coates. T. (2000). Manual for undergraduate and graduate sport management
practica. East Tennessee State University.
Coates, T. (2000). Manual for undergraduate and graduate sport management
internship. East Tennessee State University.
DISSERATION COMMITTEES
Sherri Dawson. Ed. D. The relationship of stress levels to wellness
practices among community college presidents. East Tennessee State
University.
Johnny Henry. Ed. D. A case study of the Parks As Classroom Program at Pi Beta
Phi Elementary School. East Tennessee State University.
THESIS COMMITTEES (*Chairperson)
*Angela Caraway-Grigsby. M. A. An analysis of attitudes surrounding recreation
programs in churches of the Tennessee Baptist Convention. East Tennessee
State University.
*Nikki Ramella. M. A. Investigation life stress, competitive trait anxiety and competitive
state anxiety with athletic injury occurrence in NCAA Division I athletic. East
Tennessee State University.
*James Stevenson. M. A. A comparison of sub-national class decathlon scores and
event performance with national and elite scores and event performance. East
Tennessee State University.
*Caren Chamberlain. M. A. (In progress). The prevalence of hazing at NAIA schools.
East Tennessee State University.
Angie Blank. M. A. The difference of body exposure: Image of females and males in
three top teen magazines. East Tennessee State University.
Harold Craw. M. A. Academic or athletics: The effects of success on NCAA
Division 1-A graduate rates. East Tennessee State University.
George Barrett. M. A. Study of knee joint proprioception with and without application of
a neoprene knee sleeve. East Tennessee State University.
Jeremy Quiring. M. A. A guide to resistance training conditioning techniques. East
Tennessee State University.
Andrew Caldwell. M. A. A comparison of linear and daily undulating
periodized strength training programs. East Tennessee State University.
CAPSTONE PROJECT COMMITTEES (*Chairperson)
*Jennifer Delaney. M. A. Marketing strategies used by health clubs in the eastern
region of the United States. East Tennessee State University.
*Jason Dawbin. M. A. Private financing options of the construction of professional
football and baseball stadiums. East Tennessee State University.
*Mark Beaty. M.A. A plan for Milligan College to make the transition from NAIA to
NCAA Division II level. East Tennessee State University.
*Shannon Mincey. M. A. A plan for East Tennessee State University volleyball
program to establish a junior Olympic volleyball program. East Tennessee State
University.
*Amanda Metcalf. M. A. A business model for a weight management camp for the
Young Men s Christian Association of western North Carolina. East Tennessee
State University.
*Jonathan Henderson. M. A. An analysis of the governance structure of the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). East Tennessee State University.
*Angel Elderkin. M. A. A strategic recruiting plan for the East Tennessee State
University women s basketball program. East Tennessee State University.
*Steve Honaker. M. A. Development of a policy and procedures manual for the East
Tennessee State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. East
Tennessee State University.
*Paige Meyer. M. A. (In progress). Development of a marketing plan and the Basler
Challenge Course at East Tennessee State University. East Tennessee State
University.
*Bobbi Fisher. M. A. A strategic marketing plan for the Scottsdale/Paradise Valley
Young Men s Christian Association. East Tennessee State University.
*Kristen Talbot. M. A. Internship opportunities in sport management in the Tri-Cities
region. East Tennessee State University.
*Dawn Loeser. M. A. Perceptions of administrators, faculty, coaches, and experts from
Tennessee High School on the effectiveness of their random drug testing policy.
East Tennessee State University.
*Elvin Brown. M. A. Graduation rates of NCAA Division I men s basketball compared
to other Division I student- athletes. East Tennessee State University.
*Scott Brown. M. A. The development of an injury management protocol for mild
traumatic head injury for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at East
Tennessee State University. East Tennessee State University
*Wendy Reed-Powell. M. A. (In progress) Personality differences between female high
school and college athletes and female high school and college non-athletes.
East Tennessee State University.
Vicki Fletcher. M. A. (In progress). Development of an ankle rehabilitation protocol for
high school and small college athletic trainers. East Tennessee State University.
Dustin Duncan. M. A. An Internet marketing plan for East Tennessee State
University s Department of Campus Recreation.
Kelly Elliot. M. A. A development plan for the King College athletic department to
transition from NAIA to NCAAII. East Tennessee State University.
Jason Currie. M. A. Developing a program statement for an indoor recreational facility
for a college/university of approximately 12,000 students. East Tennessee State
University.
Jennifer Watkins. M. A. Design for an adolescent obesity camp for the purpose of
implementation at the Asheville, North Carolina, YMCA. East Tennessee State
University.
Edward Moore. M.A. A nutritional guide for wrestlers. East Tennessee State
University.
Tracee Murrell. M. A. Evaluation of the Well on the Way program for purpose of
strengthening the physical activity component of the program. East Tennessee
State University.
Robbie Wilson. M. A. The feasibility of developing an adult baseball league in the Tri-
Cities area of Tennessee. East Tennessee State University.
Cristina Mitchell. M. A. How to increase women s participation in intramural sports at
East Tennessee State University. East Tennessee State University.
Ronald Renfro. M. A. Examination of cardiovascular risk factors in Johnson City,
Tennessee employees versus cardiovascular risk factors among the population
norm. East Tennessee State University.
Marty Shirley. M. A. A feasibility study of bringing a professional soccer team to
Johnson City, Tennessee. East Tennessee State University.
Viktoria Tordai. M. A. East Tennessee State University students motivation for
enrolling in physical activity classes. East Tennessee State University.
Charles Hoover. M. A. Selecting the correct cardiovascular equipment. East
Tennessee State University.
Jennifer Herzig. M. A. Attribution theory as related to self-esteem and athletic
involvement of females in comparison to males. East Tennessee State
University.
Sharon Hutton. M. A. How far have we come: Relating gender equity to Southern
Conference athletics. East Tennessee State University.
Erin Ellis. M. A. Developing a golf tournament fundraiser. East Tennessee State
University.
David Price. M. A. A periodized resistance-training program for the upper body
development of collegiate, female pole vaulters. East Tennessee State
University.
Andy Henderson. M. A. Periodization strategies for resistance training for the elite
women s fitness competitor. East Tennessee State University.
Cynthia Miles. M. A. Proposition 16: How it impacted graduation rates within the
Southern Conference. East Tennessee State University.
Roger Kollock. M. A. The effects of video game play on motor development. East
Tennessee State University.
Jill Bakle. M. A. (In progress) Facility and event management of Conseco Field
House. East Tennessee State University.
Mandy Grossman. M. A. Manual for aquatic rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries.
East Tennessee State University.
*Daniel Clements. M. A. Guidelines for the use of glycerol as a supplement for
improving hydration status. East Tennessee State University.
*Leonard Haggerty. M. A. (In progress) A profile of strength and conditioning coaches
at National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and III member institutions.
East Tennessee State University
*Melissa Davis. M. A. (In progress) An analysis of the relationship of self-reported
resistance training on lipid profiles. East Tennessee State University
OTHER GRADUATE COMMITTEES
Amy Hartley. M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Greg Vannoy. M. A. East Tennessee State University.
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM COMMITTEES
Joel Moffett, M. Ed. East Tennessee State University.
Paul Hall, M. Ed. East Tennessee State University.
Tim Morgan, M. Ed. East Tennessee State University.
Chris Reynolds, M. Ed. East Tennessee State University.
David Prichard, M. Ed. East Tennessee State University.
Chad Edwards, M. A. East Tennessee State University
Emily Harper, M. A. East Tennessee State University
Tim Mullins, M. A. East Tennessee State University
Suzanne Masoner, M. A. East Tennessee State University
Derek Murphy, M. Ed. East Tennessee State University.
Scott Latham, M. Ed. East Tennessee State University.
Beverly Fletcher, M. Ed. East Tennessee State University.
Scott Carter, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Roxanne Connair, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Partick Quinn, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Chad Hagy, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Toni Thompson, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Jonathan Perry, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Alan Ledford, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Brandon Cross, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Solmaz Zarrineh, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Chris Cowger, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Leigh Anne Cramer, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Mike Rader, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Pat Lindorme, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Amber Ledbetter, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Ian Andreasen, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Hannah Bitner, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Dennis Carr, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Scott Wild, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Tasha Lilly, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Ben Davis, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Charles Arnold, M.A. East Tennessee State University.
Lisa Otradovec, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Hunter Reed, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Cynthia Doran, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Amy Greene, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Billie Verdell, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Alanna Underwood, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Laura Hood, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Jill Veach, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Josh Mitola, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Bart McFadden, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
Julia Richardson, M. A. East Tennessee State University.
GRANTS
1998 Service/Learning Leadership Award $1000
1998 Service/Learning Grant $2000
1998 Coleman Company Inc., In-kind Grant $3000
1999 Instructional Development Grant $4700
1999 Coleman Company, Inc., In-kind Grant $4000
1999 Service/Learning Grant $500
2000 Instructional Development Grant, $1115
Chris Ayres and Tom Coates
2000 National Parks PATHS Grant (not funded) $60,000
2001 Coleman Company, Inc., In-kind Grant $1000
2001 Kellogg Grant, Tom Coates and Joyce Duncan $23,870
2003 Presidential Grant-in-Aid $1,175
2004 Johnson City Cardinals $1,000
2004 Bristol Motor Speedway $5,250
2005 Instructional Development Grant $1,670
2005 Student Activities Allocations Committtee $3,300
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
ARC National Aquatics School, 1970.
NEA Outdoor Recreation Workshop, 1975.
Basic Rock Climbing Instructor's Workshop, 1975.
Recreation Boating Institute, 1974.
Aquatics Facility Management Institute, 1977.
New Games Workshop, 1980.
National Park Service, Environmental Interpretation Workshop, 1980.
Outdoor Recreation Consortium at Land Between the Lakes, 1979, 1980, 1983.
Exum Climbing School, 1977, 1979.
Tennessee Trails Association Trail Development Workshop, 1981.
Sierra Club Outdoor Skills Workshop, 1982.
Fundamentals of Data Processing, 1982.
Landscape Design Workshop, N.C. Garden Club, 1984.
Emergency Medial Technician, Asheville-Buncombe Technical College, 1984.
Mountain Rescue Training, Blue Ridge Technical College, 1984.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Trainer Workshop, 1984.
Search Management, Blue Ridge Technical College, 1985.
American Red Cross Instructor's School, Camp Rockmont, 1986.
Therapeutic Recreation Workshop, NCRPS Region IX, 1986.
Sexuality and the Aging, Mars Hill College, 1986.
Adapted Physical Education Workshop, Western Carolina University, 1986.
Southeast Recreation Research Symposium, 1986-1990.
SPRE Teaching Institute II, Myrtle Beach, S. C., 1986.
Certified Pool Operators Course, 1987.
National Outdoor Leadership School, 1987.
NRPA Aquatics Exercise Instructor Course, 1989.
Clemson University Ropes Course Facilitators Training, 1990.
Hospitality Training Seminar, Mars Hill College, 1992.
Creating the Space for Learning, Mars Hill College, 1994.
HyperStudio Workshop, SDPI, Raleigh, 1996.
Western North Carolina Rural Economic Development Institute, 1996
Alpine Tower Facilitator Training, 2000
American Red Cross Lifeguarding 2000 Rollout, 2001
Human Subject Assurance Training, Modules 1, 2, and 3. 2002
MS PowerPoint I, 2002
MS PowerPoint II, 2002
Blackboard Introduction, 2002
Multimedia Classroom Training, 2003
Coaching the Van Driver II, 2003
Diversity Training, 2003
Wilderness Education Association, Advanced Professional Course, 2004
U. S. Forest Service, Wildland Firefighter Training, 2004
CERTIFICATIONS
Tennessee Teaching Certification, Physical Education, K-12
Tennessee Teaching Certification, Health Education, K-12
American Red Cross, Lifeguard Instructor
American Red Cross, Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross, Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross, Water Safety Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross, CPR Instructor
American Red Cross, CPR Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross Oxygen Administration Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross Preventing Disease Transmission Instructor Trainer
American Red Cross AED Essentials Instructor Trainer
Open Water Scuba Diver, PADI
Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver, PADI
Recreational Boating Institute Trainer, 1974-1977
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Hunter Safety Instructor, 1979-1980
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Boating Safety Instructor, 1979-1980
North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician, 1986-89
American Red Cross, Canoeing Instructor
American Red Cross, First Aid Instructor
American Red Cross, First Aid Instructor Trainer
Rescue Diver, PADI
ACA, Flatwater Open Canoe Instructor, 1990-2000
American Red Cross Head Lifeguard Instructor
American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding Instructor
Divemaster, PADI
Certified Pool Operator, #28-05750
National Outdoor Leadership School Outdoor Educator
American Red Cross Sports Safety Training Instructor, 1996-1998
Wilderness Education Association Stewardship Instructor, 2004
United State Forest Service, Wildland Firefighter (Red Card), 2004
Leave No Trace Trainer, 2005
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Tennessee Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
American Association of Leisure and Recreation
National Association for Sport and Physical Education
National Recreation and Parks Association
Tennessee Recreation and Parks Society
Wilderness Education Association
Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education
PROFESSIONAL OFFICES HELD
NCAHPER, Outdoor Recreation Section, Secretary, 1977
NCAHPER, Intramural Section, Secretary, 1978
NCAHPER, Outdoor Education Section, Chairman, 1979
Aquatics Council, Asheville Red Cross, 1978 - 1979
Water Safety Committee, Asheville Red Cross, 1984, 1992 - 1996
NCAHPERD, Recreation Association, President-Elect, 1986
NCAHPERD, Recreation Association, President, 1987
National Association for Campus Activities, Recreation and Travel Committee, 1986
Dean-Elect, May Outdoor Recreation Consortium LBL, 1987
Dean, May Outdoor Recreation Consortium, LBL, 1988
General Chairman, Interdepartmental Meeting for Physical Education and Health of
North Carolina Baptist Colleges, 1988
Editorial Board, The North Carolina Journal, NCAHPERD, 1988-1991
NCAHPERD Executive Council, 1988-1992
NCRPS Education Division, Vice Chairperson, 1994
NCRPS Education Division Chairperson, 1995
NCRPS Region IX, Vice Chairperson, 1994
NCRPS Board Member, 1995
TRPA Aquatics Program Committee, 1999-2000
TRPA Awards Committee, 2001-2002
TRPA Aquatics Section Legislative Representative, 1999-2000
TRPA Aquatics Section, Chair-Elect, 2000-2001
AALR Board of Directors, 2001-2005
AAHPERD Legislative Committee, 2002-2005
American Red Cross, Johnson City/Washington County, Health and Safety Committee
Chair, 2002-2004
Wilderness Education Association Curriculum Committee, 2005-present
Wilderness Education Association Awards Committee, 2005-present.
Council for Adventure and Outdoor Education ans Recreation, Executive Committee,
2005-2007
Council for Adventure and Outdoor Education and Recreation, Board of Directors,
2005-2007
Council for Adventure and Outdoor Education and Recreation, Secretary/Treasurer,
2005-2007
COURSES TAUGHT
Activity Courses
Beginning Swimming Racquetball
Intermediate Swimming Tennis
Lifeguarding Team Handball
Canoeing Basketball
Survival Swimming Softball
Water Safety Instructor Volleyball
Outdoor Adventure Activities Track and Field
Archery Flag Football
Badminton Soccer
Fishing Techniques Trampolining
Orienteering Fencing
Personal Defense Wrestling
Camping and Campcrafts Backpacking
Bicycling Basic Rock Climbing
Golf Intermediate Rock Climbing
Camping and Canoeing
Theory Courses
History and Principles of Physical Education
Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
Administration of Physical Education
Adapted Physical Education
Honors Service-Learning in Physical Education
ARC Instructor Candidate Training
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer
Therapeutic Recreation
Recreation for Selected Populations
Client Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation
Introduction to Recreation
Outdoor Recreation
Recreation Leadership
Planning and Design of Recreational Areas and Facilities
Outdoor Recreation Skill Lab
Commercial Recreation and Tourism
Readings in Parks and Recreation
Recreational Games
Natural Resource Management
American Red Cross First Aid
Concepts of Personal Health
Helping Relationships
Programming for Leisure Services
Legal Issues and Risk Management
Management of Sport and Leisure Activities
Alpine Tower Leadership (U&G)
Rocky Mountain Experience (U&G)
Foundations of Physical Education (G)
Administration of Public Recreation (G)
Legal Issues (G)
Risk Management (G)
Administration of Physical Education and Athletics (G)
Sport in Society (G)
Sport Marketing (G)
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