Faculty and Staff

Ardovino 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
    
Arimond 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
    
Berns 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
    
Holland 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
    
Murray 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
    
Navar 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
    
Simpson 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
    
No Photo 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
    
Widuch Widuch, Daniel E., Lecturer.
140 Wittich Hall
608.785.8208
widuch.dani@uwlax.edu