Rob W. Simpson, M.Ed.

2211 College View Drive, Redding, CA 96003 [email protected]

EDUCATION

M.Ed. College Student Affairs, Azusa , 2003

B.A. Physical Education, , 1992

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership: August 2015-Present , Redding, CA • Teaching both theory and skills-based courses in a four-year outdoor leadership degree program • Developing curriculum consistent with industry and educational standards • Leading wilderness expeditions for field-based courses

Director, High Sierra Program: August 2005-August 2015 Azusa Pacific University, Bass Lake, CA • Oversee and manage budget • Supervise and manage four professional staff and work closely with the Department Chair to supervise full-time and adjunct faculty • Serve as the primary risk manager ensuring that best practices are followed for both on and off- site programming • Develop and maintain recruiting strategies that are focused on diverse undergraduate populations

Director of Outdoor Leadership: 2001-2005 Point Loma Nazarene University, Office of Student Development, , CA • Served as a key member of the University Engagement and Retention Team • Supervised and managed outdoor equipment rental center and 8-10 student employees • Supervised and managed Great Escapes trip/outings programs • Provided leadership for Guide Development Program with 20-25 student guides

Area Coordinator/Walkabout Program Coordinator: 1999-2001 University, Office of Student Life, Newberg, OR • Supervised four co-ed campus living areas with 220 undergraduate residents • Provided direct supervision/mentoring for 11 undergraduate Resident Assistants

Assistant Director/Staff Development Coordinator/Senior Guide: 1994-1999 Reachout Expeditions/Youth Dynamics Adventure, Anacortes, WA • Served as a senior guide (Mountaineering, Whitewater Rafting, Rock Climbing, Backpacking) • Hired and supervised/mentored 15-20 summer seasonal staff

CERTIFICATIONS and ACCREDITATIONS

● Wilderness First Responder, maintained certification since 1996 National Outdoor Leadership School-Wilderness Medicine Institute ● Single Pitch Instructor, American Mountain Guides Association-2010 ● Top-Rope Site Manager, American Mountain Guides Association-2003 ● Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Rescue 3 International-1999 ● Washington-Field Rescue Staff, Skagit Mountain Rescue Unit, 1997-1999 ● Advanced Avalanche Forecaster, Northwest Avalanche Institute-1997 ● High and Low Angle Rescue Certification, Rescue 3 International-1994

FIELD INSTRUCTING EXPERIENCE

● Rock climbing-100+ professional guiding/instructing days in the last 15 years. Course areas include: Sierra National Forest (multiple sites), Smith Rock, OR, San Diego County (multiple sites), Leavenworth/Icicle Canyon, WA, Mt Erie, WA, etc. ● Backpacking-150+ professional guiding/instructing days in the last 15 years. Course areas include: Ansel Adams Wilderness, Yosemite National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, Three Sisters Wilderness, etc. ● Mountaineering and Winter Camping-100+ professional guiding/instructing days in the last 15 years. Course areas: same as backpacking. ● Sea Kayaking-Completed several multi-day Instructors courses through UCSD. Lead 15-20 days of flat-water and open-water sea kayaking single-day trips. Course areas: San Diego Bay, Mission Bay, La Jolla, and Baja, Mexico.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Instructor: Azusa Pacific University 2005-present Courses taught: Leadership Skills through Wilderness Experience, Servant Leadership, Leadership Values and Virtues, Fitness for Life, Winter Practicum

Instructor: Point Loma Nazarene University, Office of International Studies-Vienna Austria Spring 2005 Course: Alpine Environs

Instructor: , Department of Health and Human Performance, 2001 Course: Introduction to Rock Climbing

PRESENTATIONS

“Examining Educational Programs with Co-Curricular Maps” Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators National Conference Invited Presentation, Seattle, WA-March 2009

“Powerful Partnerships in Wilderness-Based Living Learning Community” Presented at the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators/American College Personnel Association Joint National Conference Invited Presentation, Orlando, FL-April 2007

“Introduction to Global Positioning Systems” Presented at the Western Regional Outdoor Leadership Conference (WROLC) Invited Presentation, San Diego, CA-November 2004

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and it’s impact on Student Development Professionals” Presented to Point Loma University Student Development Professional Staff Invited Presentation, February 2004

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Walkabout Rock Climbing Coordinator (100+ students) Azusa Pacific University-Residence Life Program Serve as the primary coordinator for the rock climbing portion of the Residence Life Walkabout Program each year in August. Hire and train outside guides, oversee site management at multiple locations, serve as base emergency coordinator, etc. August 2006-present

Program Review Committee Member Wheaton College-Camp HoneyRock Invited as outside faculty representative to serve on the 10-year Program Review Committee with three Wheaton College Faculty and one additional outside faculty representative. July 2007

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

● American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) ● National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

HONORS and AWARDS

● Creative Teaching Grant Recipient, Azusa Pacific University, 2008 ● Founders Award Recipient, Reachout Expeditions/Youth Dynamics, 1999 ● Barnabas Award Recipient, Reachout Expeditions/Youth Dynamics, 1994 ● Outstanding Graduate, Azusa Pacific University-Physical Education/Recreation, 1992 ● Graduated Cum Laude, Azusa Pacific University, 1992

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

● Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, Personnel Team Member 2013-present ● Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, Session Elder, 2010-2013 ● Sierra National Forest, Various Trail Service Projects, 2007-present ● Yosemite Sierra Summer Camp, Staff training for backpack/climbing staff, 2007-present ● Sierra Vista Presbyterian Church, Long-Range Planning Team Member, 2007 ● Emerald Cove Camp, Volunteer Work Party Supervisor/Participant, 2005-present