Faculty and Staff
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Ardovino, Patricia, Ph.D.,
C.T.R.S., C.P.R.P., Associate Professor. Ph.D. Indiana
University (Leisure Studies). M.A. Ohio State University,
(Adapted Physical Education). B.S. Ohio State University
(Physical Education). Interest Areas: Therapeutic Recreation and Corrections, Inclusive Recreation,
and Recreation for Wounded Warriors. 2050 Health Science Center 608.785.8217 ardovino.patr@uwlax.edu |
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Berns, Gretchen, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor, Recreation Management Program Internship
Coordinator. Ph.D. University of New Mexico (Health, Physical
Education, & Recreation). M.S. Eastern Kentucky University
(Sports Administration). B.S. Taylor University (Business
Administration/Computer Information Systems). Interest Areas:
Self-efficacy, Internships, Outdoor Recreation, Experiential
Education. 2047 Health Science Center 608.785.8209 gberns@uwlax.edu |
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Holland, Jearold, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor. Ph.D. (Educational Administration of Higher
Education), University of Wisconsin-Madison. M.S.
(Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation), University of Wisconsin-La
Crosse; M.S. (Educational Administration), University of
Wisconsin-Madison. B.S. (Recreation), North Carolina A & T State
University. Interest Areas: Therapeutic Recreation for Minority
Groups, Therapeutic Recreation, Under-representation in Higher
Education, Recreation Administration. 2052 Health Science Center 608.785.8214 holland.jear@uwlax.edu |
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Lewis, Stephen, M.S., CTRS, Lecturer. Ph.D. (in
progress: Leisure Behavior major with emphasis in Therapeutic
Recreation), Indiana University. M.S. (Recreation and Leisure Service
Administration), Florida State University. B.S. (Recreation and Leisure
Service Administration with emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation), Florida
State University. Interest areas: Adults with severe mental illness;
obesity-stigma as a constraint to leisure; negotiation of leisure spaces
by people identifying as transgender and gender variant; narrative
inquiry. 2042 Health Science Center 608.785.8202 lewis.step@uwlax.edu |
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Murray, Susan "BOON", Ed.D.,
C.C.L.S., C.T.R.S., Professor. Ed.D., Temple University (Sport
Management and Leisure Studies-Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis).
M.S., University of Memphis (Department of Human Movement
Sciences and Education-Recreation Emphasis). B.S. (Music
Education), Wichita State University. Interest Areas: Clinical
Supervision for TR Interns and Specialists, TR Interns and
Student Reflective Journals, Beginning and Professional
Portfolios, Lived Experience Research (Phenomenology),
Expressive Arts and Facilitation Techniques in TR. 2048 Health Science Center 608.785.8199 murray.sus2@uwlax.edu |
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Navar, Nancy, Re.D., C.T.R.S.,
Professor. Re.D. (Therapeutic Recreation), Indiana University.
M.S. (Therapeutic Recreation), Indiana University. B.S.
(Elementary Education), University of Dayton. Interest Areas:
Professionalization in Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure
Education, Counseling and Facilitation Techniques, Chemical
Dependency Treatment, Women's Issues in Leisure. 2044 Health Science Center 608.785.8213 navar.nanc@uwlax.edu |
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Simpson,
Steven, Ph.D. Professor. Ph.D.
(Education with emphasis in Recreation), University of
Minnesota-Twin Cities. M.A. (Recreation, Park and Leisure
Studies), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. B.S. (Recreation
Resource Management), University of Wisconsin-Madison. Interest
Areas: Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education,
Environmental Ethics. 2046 Health Science Center 608.785.8216 simpson.stev@uwlax.edu |
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Wadell, Keith, Ph.D., C.L.P.,
Associate Professor. Ph.D. (Higher Education: Academic Planning
and Administration), Southern Illinois University. M.S.
(Recreation and Park Management), Southern Illinois University.
B.S. (Community Recreation Management), Southern Illinois
University. Interest Areas: Risk Management, Legal Liability,
Land Use and Facility Planning, Recreation and Park Management. 2045 Health Science Center 608.785.8210 wadell.keit@uwlax.edu |
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Widuch, Daniel E., Lecturer. 2049 Health Science Center 608.785.8208 widuch.dani@uwlax.edu |
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Jin Young Chung, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor. Ph.D. Texas A&M University (Tourism). MSc.
University of Surrey, U.K. (Tourism). B.A. Yonsei University,
South Korea (Political Science). Interest areas: Tourist
behavior, Quality of Life, Destination marketing, Revenue
management and pricing 2042 Health Science Center 608.785.8212 jchung@uwlax.edu |








