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,
Recreation Management, Corrections, Inclusive Recreation. 134 Wittich Hall 608.785.8217 ardovino.patr@uwlax.edu |
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Arimond, George, Ph.D.,
C.L.P., Department Chair, Professor. Ph.D. (Recreation
Management and Outdoor Recreation), University of Minnesota.
M.S. (Physical Education) , Bemidji State University, MN. B.S.
(Recreation and Park Administration), University of Minnesota.
Interest Areas: Commercial Recreation, Outdoor Recreation,
Tourism, Financial-pricing/Profitability, Marketing. 129 Wittich Hall 608.785.8205 arimond.geor@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. 135 Wittich Hall 608.785.8209 berns.gret@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. 112 Wittich Hall 608.785.8214 holland.jear@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. 18B Wittich Hall 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. 124 Wittich Hall 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. 136 Wittich Hall 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. 306 Wittich Hall 608.785.8210 wadell.keit@uwlax.edu |
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Widuch, Daniel E., Lecturer. 140 Wittich Hall 608.785.8208 widuch.dani@uwlax.edu |








