Sarah Nicholls

SARAH NICHOLLS

Departments of Community, Agriculture, Recreation, & Resource Studies, and Geography Michigan State University 131 Natural Resources Building Work: (517) 432 0319 East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

4/1996 - 12/2002 Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Ph.D. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences (2002) M.S. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences (1999)

10/1992 - 6/1995 Department of Geography, University College London Including a one year exchange program in the Department of Geography at the University of Colorado at Boulder (8/1994 - 5/1995) B.Sc. in Geography (1995, First Class with Honours)

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

6/2009 - present Associate Professor Departments of Community, Agriculture, Recreation & Resource Studies (CARRS, 75%) and Geography (GEO, 25%), Michigan State University

1/2003 - 6/2009 Assistant Professor Departments of Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources (PRTR, 75%) [Community, Agriculture, Recreation & Resource Studies (CARRS, 75%) since 2003] – and Geography (GEO, 25%), Michigan State University

1/2005 - 2/2005 Economic and Social Research Council/Social Science Research Council (ESRC/SSRC) Collaborative Visiting Fellowship, Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment and the Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, UK

1/2002 - 12/2002 Instructor Departments of Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources (PRTR, 75%) and Geography (GEO, 25%), Michigan State University

1/1996 - 4/1996 Lecturer in Geography, Mid-Kent College, Maidstone, Kent U.K. Taught G.C.S.E. and ‘A’ level geography (15-18 year olds) 1

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

Research Awards (Grants, Etc.) – Submitted & Funded

External (administered via MSU CGA, with indirect)

Nicholls, S. (2012). Strategic Plan for Michigan's Tourism Industry. Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Awarded $106,155. PI

Nicholls, S. (2011). An Assessment of the Implications of Climate Variability and Change for Michigan’s Tourism Industry. Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessment Center. Awarded $29,982. PI

Dietz, T.M., Andresen, J.A., Arvai, J.L., Hyndman, D.W., Nicholls, S., Robertson, G.P., Rose, J.B., Stevenson, R.J., Winkler, J.A., Pistis, C., and Staton, M.J. (2009). Great Lakes Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments Center. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Awarded $435,453. co-PI; joint proposal with University of Michigan

Bingen, J., Nicholls, S., Wright, W., and Howard, P. (2009). A Michigan-French Partnership to Strengthen the Global Competence of Students Researchers and Extension Educators in Agriculture and Tourism. USDA Cooperative Research, Education, and Extension Service. Awarded $143, 849. co-PI

Nicholls, S. (2009). Going Green: Adoption of Environmental Initiatives among Michigan's Accommodations Sector. University of Nevada Las Vegas, Harrah Research Center. Awarded $34,150. PI

McKenna Associates, Inc. and MSU Department of CARRS (Nicholls, S.). (2007). Special Services (Parks & Recreation) Master Plan. City of Farmington Hills. Nicholls awarded $13,500 (of $38,500 total) to conduct resident telephone interviews. subcontract

Holecek, D.F., Nicholls, S., and Herbowicz, T.I. (2006). Economic Impact of Hannahville Indian Community Businesses on Local Economy. Delta County Economic Development Alliance. Awarded $117,600. co-PI

Nicholls, S. (2005). Do Birds of a Feather Flock Together? An Exploratory Analysis of the Canadian Snowbird Phenomenon. Foreign Affairs Canada Canadian Studies Grant Program. Requested $13,441. Awarded $5,000. PI

Nicholls, S, Bristor, F. and Holecek, D. (in collaboration with John Warbach of Planning and Zoning Center, Inc.) (2003). Overcoming Impediments to Smart Growth: Finding Ways for Land Development Professionals to Help Achieve Sustainability. People and Land Funding Program, W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Awarded $59,025. co-PI

SmithGroup JJR (Beckjord, P.A., Ott, S., and Kazmierski, M.) and MSU Department of PRTR

(Vogt, C.A. and Nicholls, S.). (2003). Technical Proposal for the US-12 Heritage Trail Comprehensive Corridor Management Plan. Michigan Department of Transportation/ Southwestern Michigan Commission, Benton Harbor, MI. Vogt and Nicholls awarded $15,214 (of $75,000 total) to complete marketing plan. subcontract

Sousounis, P.J., Andresen, J.A., Black, J.R., Holecek, D., and Winkler, J.A. (2002). Improving the Utility of Regional Climate Change Information from a Stakeholder Perspective. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Awarded $1.86 million. added as co-PI post submission of proposal

Nelson, C.M., Stynes, D., and Nicholls, S. (2002). Proposal to Update Michigan Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Lansing, MI. Requested $259,366. Awarded $150,000. collaborator

External (not administered by MSU CGA)

Nicholls, S. (2009). GPS/GIS Inventory of Park and Recreation Resources. City of Ferndale Parks and Recreation. Awarded $5,000. subcontract

Nicholls, S. (2009). Assessment of the Levels of Access and Equity of Ferndale Parks. City of Ferndale Parks and Recreation. Awarded $5,000. subcontract

Policy and Planning Unit, Ministry of Housing, Agriculture and Fisheries, St. Kitts and Nicholls, S. (2008). Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Rural Based Agro/Eco Tourism Project. Organization of American States Executive Secretariat for Integral Development. Nicholls awarded $20,000 (of $60,000 total) to facilitate community meetings, conduct visitor surveys, and prepare final report. subcontract

Nicholls, S. and Crompton, J.L. (2003). Development of a Template for the Hedonic Value of a City Park System. Trust for Public Land, Washington, DC. Awarded $5,000. contract

Internal

Nicholls, S. (2011). Visiting Scholar Grant – Dr. Bas Amelung. CASID International Development Program Grant. Awarded $3,296. PI

Nicholls, S., and Carl, M. (2009). Undergraduate Research Program Award for project “Assessment, Analysis and Development of Tourism in Huamachuco, Peru.” MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. To support Matthew Carl, Senior in Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources. Awarded $1,700. co-PI

Nicholls, S., and Crawford, J. (2008). Undergraduate Research Engagement Support Award for project “preparation of a tourism development plan for the island of St. Kitts.” MSU

College of Social Science. To support Jessica Crawford, Sophomore in Geography. Awarded $2,000. co-PI

Nicholls, S., and Czarnik, A. (2008). Undergraduate Research Program Award for project “Assessing the Need for and Desirability of a New Dog Park in Meridian Township.” MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. To support Allison Czarnik, Senior in Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources. Requested $2,000. Awarded $800. co-PI

Howard, P.H., Cocciarelli, S.C., Groop, R.E., Hamm, M.W., Nicholls, S., and Scott, A.C. (2008). Assessing Food Disparities in Urban Areas. MSU Families and Communities Together (FACT) Coalition Innovations in University-Community Collaborations 2007-2008 Grant Program. Requested $49,995. Awarded $40,000. co-PI

Grady, S., Howard, P., and Nicholls, S. (2007). Investigating the Impact of Neighborhood Environments on the Risk of Hypertension. Michigan State University Family Research Initiative Mini White Paper Program. Awarded $2,500. collaborator

Nicholls, S., and Saltiel, D. (2007). Undergraduate Research Engagement Support Award. MSU College of Social Science. To support Daniel Saltiel, Senior in Geography. Awarded $1,500. co-PI

Nicholls, S., Bingen, J., and Bristor, T.F. (2006). Sustainable Agri-Tourism Enterprises in Western Michigan: An Inventory and Analysis of Motivations and Challenges. MSU Sustainable Agriculture 2006 Program. Requested $27,726. Awarded $10,184. co-PI

Nicholls, S., Bennett, J.R., and Steffen, J. (2005). Assessing the Accessibility and Equity of Grand Rapids Parks. MSU Land Policy Program 2005 Grants Initiative (Undergraduate Research Scholars Grants). Awarded $2,000. co-PI

Nicholls, S. (2005). Awareness of and Adaptation to Climate Change among Tourism Business Owners on Tobago. MSU Center for the Advanced Study of International Development International Development Research Initiation Grant. Awarded $2,000. PI

Machemer, P., Vogt, C., Alaimo, K., Bassett, E., and Nicholls, S. (2004). Measuring the Impact of Community Design on Health in Michigan. MSU Land Policy Program 2004 Grants Initiative (Special Projects Grants). Requested $20,000. Awarded $14,000. collaborator

Articles – Refereed – Published

Nicholls, S., and Kang, S. (forthcoming) Going Green: The Adoption of Environmental Initiatives in Michigan’s Lodging Sector. Journal of Sustainable Tourism.

Nicholls, S., and Kang, S. (2012) Green Initiatives in the Lodging Sector: Are Properties Putting their Principles into Practice? International Journal of Hospitality Management, 31, 609-611.

Shih, C., and Nicholls, S. (2011). Modeling the Influence of Weather Variability on Leisure Traffic. Tourism Analysis, 16(3), 315-328.

Jenkins, K., and Nicholls, S. (2010). The Impacts of Climate Variability and Potential Climate Change on Tourism Businesses in Torbay, England and Implications for Adaptation. Tourism Analysis, 15(1), 17-30.

Shih, C., Nicholls, S., and Holecek, D.F. (2009). Impact of Weather on Downhill Ski Lift Ticket Sales. Journal of Travel Research, 47, 359-372.

Nicholls, S., and Holecek, D. (2008). Engaging Tourism Stakeholders in the Development of Climate Change Decision-Support Tools: A Case Study from Michigan, USA. Tourism Review International, 12, 25-42.

Nicholls, S., Holecek, D.F., and Noh, J. (2008). The Influence of Weather Variability on Golfing Activity: Evidence from Michigan. Tourism Analysis, 13(2), 117-130.

Nicholls, S., and Amelung, B. (2008). Climate Change and Tourism in Northwestern Europe: Impacts and Adaptation. Tourism Analysis, 13(1), 21-31.

Nicholls, S., and Crompton, J.L. (2007). The Impact of a Golf Course on Residential Property Values. Journal of Sport Management, 21(4), 555-570.

Amelung, B., Nicholls, S., and Viner, D. (2007). Implications of Global Climate Change for Tourism Flows and Seasonality. Journal of Travel Research, 45, 285-296.

Crompton, J.L., and Nicholls, S. (2006). An Assessment of Tax Revenues Generated by Homes Proximate to a Greenway. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 24(3), 103- 108.

Nicholls, S. (2006). Implications of Climate Change for Tourism and Outdoor Recreation in Europe. Managing Leisure: An International Journal, 11(3), 151-163.

Nicholls, S., and Crompton, J.L. (2005). Impacts of Regional Parks on Property Values in Texas. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 23(2), 87-108.

Nicholls, S., and Crompton, J.L. (2005). The Impact of Greenways on Property Values: Evidence from Austin, Texas. Journal of Leisure Research, 37(3), 321-341.

Nicholls, S., and Crompton, J.L. (2005). Why Do People Choose to Live in Golf Course Communities? Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 23(1), 37-52.

Wright, B.A., Kaiser, R.A., and Nicholls, S. (2002). Rural Landowner Liability for Recreational Injuries: Myths, Perceptions and Realities. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 57(3), 183-191.

Nicholls, S. and Shafer, C. S. (2001). Measuring Accessibility and Equity in a Local Park System: The Utility of Geospatial Technologies to Park and Recreation Professionals. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 19(4), 102-124.

Nicholls, S. (2001). Measuring the Accessibility and Equity of Public Parks: A Case Study Using GIS. Managing Leisure: An International Journal, 6(4), 201-219.

Published Proceedings

Holecek, D., and Nicholls, S. (2007). Technology’s Role in State Strategic Tourism Planning: A Michigan Case Study. Annual Meeting of the European Chapter of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, Nice, France, April 23-25.

Latkova, P., Park, S.H., and Nicholls, S. (2006). United States College Students' Travel Behaviors and Perceptions: A Case Study of the United Kingdom as a Travel Destination. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-20.

Nicholls, S., and Amelung, B. (2006). Implications of Climate Change for Tourism in Northern Europe. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-20.

Park, S.H., Latkova, P., and Nicholls, S. (2006). Image of the United States as a Travel Destination: A Case Study of United Kingdom College Students. Proceedings of the Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, New York, April 9-11.

Shih, C., and Nicholls, S. (2005). How Does the Weather Influence Travel Activity? Evidence from Michigan. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 12-15.

Nicholls, S. and Latkova, P. (2004). Do Socio-Economics Influence Access to Open Space? A Case Study from Michigan. Proceedings of the Open Space – People Space Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 27-29.

Nicholls, S., and Shih, C. (2004). Impact of Climate Change on Recreation and Tourism in Michigan. Second International Workshop on Climate, Tourism and Recreation. Kolimbari, Crete, Greece, June 8-11. In Matzarakis, A., de Freitas, C.R., Scott, D. (Eds) Advances in Tourism Climatology. Ber. Meteor. Inst. Univ. Freiburg Nr. 12, 49-55. Also available online at http://www.mif.uni-freiburg.de/isb/ws2/report.htm.

Book Chapters

Nicholls, S. (2009). Tourism and Recreation. In Schaetzl, R.J., Darden, J.T., and Brandt, D. (Eds) Geography and Geology of Michigan. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Custom Publishers, pp. 534-544.

Nicholls, S. (2006). Marketing Michigan’s Heritage Route. In Holloway, J.C. The Business of Tourism. Seventh edition. Harlow, UK: Pearson Education Ltd, pp. 644-653.

Viner, D., and Nicholls. S. (2005). Climate Change and its Implications for International Tourism. In Buhalis, D. and Costa, C. (Eds) Tourism Management Dynamics: Trends, Management and Tools. London, UK: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, pp. 39-50.

Nicholls, S. (2004) The Impacts of Water-Based Features on Property Values. In Crompton, J.L. The Proximate Principle: The Impact of Parks, Open Space and Water Features on Residential Property Values and the Property Tax Base. Second edition. Ashburn, VA: National Recreation and Park Association, pp. 123-139.

Articles – Non-Refereed

Nicholls, S. (2007). Howard B. Bloomer. In Crompton, J.L. Twentieth Century Champions of Parks and Conservation: The Pugsley Medal Recipients 1928-1964, Volume 1. Sagamore Publishing, 21-22.

Nicholls, S. (2006). Climate Change, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism. Transatlantic Monthly, Texas A&M University European Union Center of Excellence, February-March, 14-16.

Warbach, J.D., and Nicholls, S. (2004). Overcoming Impediments to Smart Growth. Planning and Zoning News, 22(11), 5-11.

Nicholls, S., Vogt, C., and Jun, S.H. (2004). Heeding the Call for Heritage Tourism. Parks and Recreation, September, 38-49.

Nicholls, S. (2004). Land Use Research: Overcoming Impediments to Smart Growth. Michigan Tourism Business, 3(3), available online at http://www.imakenews.com/tourism/e_article000244799.cfm?x=b11,0,w

Nicholls. S. (2004). Measuring the Impact of Parks on Property Values. Parks and Recreation, March, 24-32.

Nicholls, S. (2003). Measures of Success: Measuring Park Accessibility using GIS. Parks and Recreation, August, 52-55.

Book Reviews

Nicholls, S. (2006). Review of Gössling, S., and Hall, C.M. (Eds) (2006). Tourism and Global Environmental Change: Ecological, Social, Economic and Political Interrelationships. London and New York: Routledge. In Tourism Review International, 10(4), 291-293.

Nicholls, S. (2006). Review of Hall, C.M., and Higham, J. (Eds) (2005). Tourism, Recreation, and Climate Change. Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters Limited. In Annals of Tourism Research, 33(1), 275-276.

Nicholls, S. (2004). Review of Lumsdon, L., and Swift, J. (2001). Tourism in Latin America. London: Continuum. In Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 17(4), pp. 75-77.

Nicholls, S. and Stokowski, P. (1999). Review of Towner, J. (1996). An Historical Geography of Recreation and Tourism in the Western World 1540-1940. Chichester: John Wiley. In Leisure Studies, 18(2), 149-150.

Encyclopedia Entries

Nicholls, S. (2008). Climate Change. In Lück, M. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments. Wallingford, UK: CAB International.

Nicholls, S. (2008). Longitude. In Lück, M. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments. Wallingford, UK: CAB International.

Nicholls, S. (2008). Latitude. In Lück, M. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments. Wallingford, UK: CAB International.

Nicholls, S. (2008). Leeward Islands. In Lück, M. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments. Wallingford, UK: CAB International.

Nicholls, S. (2008). Madeira. In Lück, M. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments. Wallingford, UK: CAB International.

Nicholls, S. (2008). Spit. In Lück, M. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Tourism and Recreation in Marine Environments. Wallingford, UK: CAB International.

Nicholls, S. (2004). Home Movies. In Cross, G.S. (Editor in Chief). Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons.

Conference Reports

Nicholls, S. (2004). Report on the Second International Workshop on Climate, Tourism and Recreation. e-Review of Tourism Research, 2(6), available online at http://ertr.tamu.edu/appliedresearch.cfm?articleid=73.

Nicholls, S. (2003). Climate Change and Tourism. Annals of Tourism Research, 31(1), 238-240.

Reports

Nicholls, S. (2010). Agro-Eco Tourism in St. Kitts: An Assessment of Development Potential. Report prepared for The Policy and Planning Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis and The Organization of American States Executive Secretariat for Integral Development. East Lansing, MI: Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, Michigan State University.

Nicholls, S. (2010). Appendix E – GPS/GIS Inventory Information and Maps of Parks and Appendix F – Assessment of the Levels of Access to Ferndale Parks. Reports prepared for the City of Ferndale Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2010-2015. East Lansing, MI: Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, Michigan State University.

Holecek, D., Nicholls, S., and Collison, J. (2009) Results of the Island Resort & Casino and Greater Escanaba Area Survey. Report prepared for the Island Resort and Casino, Harris, MI, and the Delta County Economic Development Alliance. East Lansing, MI: Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, Michigan State University.

Nicholls, S., Holecek, D.F., and Collison, J. (2008). 2005 and 2007 Student and Youth Group Travel Survey: Results of Issues and Impacts Questions. Report prepared for the Student and Youth Travel Association. East Lansing, MI: Student and Youth Travel Research Institute, Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, Michigan State University.

Holecek, D.F., Nicholls, S., and Collison, J. (2008). Characteristics, Scale, and Economic Importance of Independent, Overnight Group Travel by 12-18 Year Olds in the United States: Survey Results for 2005 and 2007. Report prepared for the Student and Youth Travel Association. East Lansing, MI: Student and Youth Travel Research Institute, Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, Michigan

State University.

Andresen, J.A., Bisanz, J., Black, J.R., Holecek, D.F., Nicholls, S., Sousounis, P., and Winkler, J.A. (2007). Improving the Utility of Regional Climate Change Information from a Stakeholder Perspective: The Pileus Project. Report prepared for the Environmental Protection Agency. East Lansing, MI: Department of Geography, Michigan State University.

Grady, S., Howard, P., and Nicholls, S. (2007). Investigating the Impact of Neighborhood Environments on the Risk of Hypertension. Report prepared for the Michigan State University Family Research Initiative Mini White Paper Program. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University Family Research Initiative.

Holecek, D.F., Warnell, G.R., Langone, L.A., Bristor, T.F., Latkova, P., and Nicholls, S. (2006). Characteristics, Scale, and Economic Importance of Independent, Overnight Group Travel by 12-18 Year Olds in the United States: Survey Results for 2005. Report prepared for the Student and Youth Travel Association. East Lansing, MI: Student and Youth Travel Research Institute, Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, Michigan State University.

Nicholls, S., and Bennett, J. (2006). Assessing the Accessibility and Equity of Grand Rapids Area Parks. East Lansing, MI: Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, Michigan State University.

Nicholls, S., and Latkova, P. (2006). Adoption and Use of Geographic Information Systems by Michigan Recreation and Park Association Members. East Lansing, MI: Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, Michigan State University.

Nicholls, S., and Latkova, P. (2005). The United States as a Travel Destination: Perceptions and Behaviors of United Kingdom College Students. Report prepared for the Student and Youth Travel Association. East Lansing, MI: Student and Youth Travel Research Institute, Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, Michigan State University.

Martin, L.A., Bristor, T-F.Y., Warbach, J.D., Nicholls, S., Holecek, D.F., and Herbowicz, T.I. (2004). Overcoming Impediments to Smart Growth: Finding Ways for Land Development Professionals to Help Achieve Sustainability: Final Evaluation Report. East Lansing, MI: Travel, Tourism and Recreation Resource Center, Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies, Michigan State University.

Warbach, J.D., Nicholls, S., Bristor, T.F.Y., Holecek, D.F., Martin, L.A., and Herbowicz, T.I. (2004). Overcoming Impediments to Smart Growth: Finding Ways for Land Development Professionals to Help Achieve Sustainability. Report prepared for People and Land Program, W.K. Kellogg Foundation. East Lansing, MI: Travel, Tourism, and Recreation Resource Center at Michigan State University and Planning & Zoning Center, Inc.

SmithGroup JJR and MSU Department of Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources (Vogt, C., and Nicholls, S). (2003). US-12 Heritage Trail Heritage Route Application and Corridor Management Plan. Report prepared for the US-12 Heritage Trail Council. Ann Arbor, MI: SmithGroup JJR.

Nicholls, S., and Crompton, J.L. (2003). The Impact of LCRA Park Facilities on Property Values in Bastrop County. Report prepared for the Lower Colorado River Authority. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University.

Nicholls, S. (2001). College Station Park System Accessibility Study. Report prepared for the City of College Station Parks and Recreation Department. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University.

Crompton, J.L. , Nicholls, S., and Kim, S.S. (1998). Longitudinal Reactions to Price Increases at Texas State Parks. Report prepared for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Consumer Research Program. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University.

Baker, S.M., Crompton, J.L., Nicholls, S., Kim , S.S., and Novatorov, E. (1997). An Advertising Effectiveness Study for Land Between The Lakes. Report prepared for the Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area and the Tennessee Valley Authority. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University.

Crompton, J.L., Kim, S.S., and Nicholls, S. (1996). The Reaction of Texas State Park Visitors to the Revised 1996 Pricing Structure and Other Issues. Report prepared for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Consumer Research Program. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University.

Crompton, J.L., Nicholls, S., and Kim, S.S. (1996). Level of Acceptance of Per-Person Pricing Among Visitors to Texas State Parks. Report prepared for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Statewide Planning and Research Program. College Station, TX: Texas A&M University.

Clements, C.J., Sem, J., Crown, B., and Nicholls, S. (1995). The Cloudcroft Community Sustainable Development Program Report I: Resident Survey Summary of Findings. Report prepared for The Cloudcroft Area Sustainability Team, The Village of Cloudcroft, The Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce and The United States Forest Service (Lincoln National Forest).

Professional Presentations – Reviewed/Refereed

Nicholls, S. (2011). The Pileus Project: Development of Stakeholder-Driven Decision Support Tools to Assist in Adaptation to Climate Change in Michigan. Resilience 2011, Tempe, Arizona, March 11-16.

Nicholls, S., and Walk, M. (2011). Visioning the Future of Agri-Tourism in Michigan: Lessons from Hérault, France. 2011 National Extension Tourism Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, March 9-11.

Harding, S., Hall, J., Kirbach, P., and Nicholls, S. (2010). The Value of GIS in the Master Planning Process. 2010 Michigan Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference and Trade Show, Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 2-5.

Nicholls, S. (2009). Implications of Climate Change for Tourism in North America. 2009 National Extension Tourism Conference, Park City, Utah, June 14-17.

Nicholls, S., and Amelung, B. (2006). Implications of Climate Change for Tourism in Northern Europe. Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-20.

Nicholls, S., and Murdock, C. (2006). Low-Cost GIS Options for Recreation Resource Planners and Managers. National Association of Recreation Resource Planners Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, May 15-19.

Park, S.H., Latkova, P., and Nicholls, S. (2006). Image of the United States as a Travel Destination: A Case Study of United Kingdom College Students. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, New York, April 9-11.

Nicholls, S. Davis, J., Clark, M., and Bilbrey-Honsowetz, D. (2006). GIS in Parks and Recreation. 2006 Michigan Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference and Trade Show, Detroit, Michigan, February 14-17.

Simpson, M., Ladle, R., Viner, D., and Nicholls, S. (2005). Tobagonian Tour Operators: Climate Change, Adaptation and Attitudes. 6th Open Meeting of the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Research Community, University of Bonn, Germany, October 9-13.

Nicholls, S., and Shih, C. (2005). Climate Change and Tourism in Michigan: Issues and Implications. 6th Open Meeting of the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Research Community, University of Bonn, Germany, October 9-13.

Simpson, M., Ladle, R., Viner, D., and Nicholls, S. (2005). The Impacts of Climate Change on Ecotourism in Tobago. 17th International Congress of Biometeorology, Garmisch- Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, September 5-9.

Shih, C., and Nicholls, S. (2005). How Does the Weather Influence Travel Activity? Evidence from Michigan. Travel and Tourism Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 12-15.

Nicholls, S. (2005). Does Access to Recreation Facilities Influence Human Health? National Association of Recreation Resource Planners Annual Conference, Folsom, California, May 2-4.

Nicholls, S. and Latkova, P. (2004). Do Socio-Economics Influence Access to Open Space? A Case Study from Michigan. Open Space – People Space Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 27-29.

Nicholls, S. and Shih, C. (2004). Impact of Climate (Change) on Recreation and Tourism in Michigan. Second International Workshop on Climate, Tourism and Recreation. Kolimbari, Crete, Greece, June 8-11.

Nicholls, S. (2003). Impacts of Open Spaces on Property Values: Evidence from Texas. National Recreation & Park Association Leisure Research Symposium, St. Louis, Missouri, October 22-25.

Nicholls, S. (2000). Measuring the Accessibility and Equity of Neighborhood Parks: A Case Study Using GIS, National Recreation & Park Association Leisure Research Symposium, Phoenix, Arizona, October 11-15.

Nicholls, S. (2000). GIS for Park and Recreation Managers and Planners: An Overview of Applications, Eighth International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, June 17-22.

Nicholls, S. (2000). Using Geographic Information Systems to Measure the Accessibility and Equity of Park and Recreation Resource Distributions, National Association of Recreation Resource Planners Annual Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, May 1-6.

Nicholls, S. (2000). Measuring the Accessibility and Equity of Public Parks Using Geographic Information Systems: A Case Study of College Station, Texas A&M University Student Research Week, College Station, Texas, March 20-24.

Nicholls, S. (2000). Using GIS to Measure Access and Equity: A Case Study of College Station Parks, South Central Arc User Group, Tenth Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, March 13-17.

Nicholls, S. (1999). Measuring the Accessibility and Equity of Public Parks: A Case Study Using GIS, First International Conference on Geographic Information and Society, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, June 20-22.

Professional Presentations – Not Reviewed/Refereed

Nicholls, S. (2011). New GLISA Research Study - Implications of Climate Variability and Change for Michigan’s Tourism Industry: Focus on Winter Sports. Michigan Snowsports Industries Association Annual Meeting, Gaylord, Michigan, June 10.

Nicholls, S. (2010). Going Green: Adoption of Environmental Initiatives among Michigan’s Accommodations Sector. Driving Tourism 2010: Michigan Governor’s Lodging and Tourism Conference, Mackinac Island, Michigan, May 6-7.

Kim, J., Kang, S., and Nicholls, S. (2010). A Critical Analysis of the Impacts of Tourism Policy in South Korea using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Washington, D.C., April 13-18.

Kim, J., Nicholls, S., and Yoon, B. (2009). Tourism Development and Environmental Change in the Coastal Zone: A Case Study of Kkotji, South Korea. Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 22-27.

Holecek, D., Nicholls, S., and Collison, J. (2008). Results of the Island Resort & Casino and Greater Escanaba Area Survey. Hannahville, Michigan, October 31.

Holecek, D., Nicholls, S., and Collison, J. (2008). Initial Results of the Island Resort & Casino and Greater Escanaba Area Survey. Hannahville, Michigan, June 3.

Harding, S., and Nicholls, S. (2008). Measuring Park Access and Equity at the Household Level. Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Boston, Massachusetts, April 15-19.

Nicholls, S. (2008). Student and Youth Travel Research Institute – Research Update. Student and Youth Travel Association 2008 Student and Youth Travel Summit, Tampa, Florida, January 15-19.

Nicholls, S. (2007). 2007 Youth and Student Group Travel Survey: Preliminary Results. Student and Youth Travel Association 11th Annual Conference, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada, September 7-11.

Nicholls, S., and Shih, C. (2004). Impact of Climate (Change) on Recreation and Tourism in Michigan: A Preliminary Analysis of the General Traffic and Ski Sectors. Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 14-19.

Nicholls, S., and Shih, C. (2003). Potential Implications of Climate Change for Recreation and Tourism in Michigan: A Research Agenda. East Lakes-West Lakes Regional Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, October 16-18.

Nicholls, S. (2003). Review of Existing Literature, Improving the Utility of Regional Climate Change Information from a Stakeholder Perspective: First Annual Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Stakeholder Meeting, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, March 4.

Professional Presentations – Invited

Nicholls, S., and McCole, D. (2011). Michigan Tourism 2011: Past Performance and Future Expectations. Driving Tourism 2011: Michigan Governor’s Lodging and Tourism Conference, Kalamazoo, Michigan, March 20-22.

Nicholls, S., and McCole, D. (2010). Michigan Tourism 2010: Past Performance and Future Expectations. Driving Tourism 2010: Michigan Governor’s Lodging and Tourism Conference, Mackinac Island, Michigan, May 6-7.

Nicholls, S., and McCole, D. (2010). Tourism in Michigan. Michigan Political Leadership Program, Roscommon, Michigan, April 24.

Nicholls, S. (2010). Safeguarding Michigan’s Natural Resources: Climate Change and Tourism. Invited panelist. National Wildlife Federation Workshop, Indian River, Michigan, January 15.

Nicholls, S. (2009). Safeguarding Michigan’s Natural Resources: Climate Change and Tourism. Invited panelist. National Wildlife Federation Workshop, East Lansing, Michigan, November 4.

Nicholls, S. (2009). Democracy, Development and Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean. Invited panelist. Michigan State University Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies 6th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference, East Lansing, Michigan, April 23.

Nicholls, S., and Holecek, D. (2009). Michigan Tourism 2009: Past Performance and Future Expectations. Driving Tourism 2009: Michigan Lodging and Tourism Conference, Detroit, Michigan, March 22-24.

Nicholls, S. (2008). Climate Change and State Parks: Implications and Opportunities. Annual Meeting of the National Association of State Park Directors, Boise, Idaho, September 1- 5.

Nicholls, S., with Bingen, J. (2008). On a Roll with Agriculture: Reinventing Tourism. Circle Michigan Educational Seminar, Midland, Michigan, April 21.

Nicholls, S., and Richardson, R.B. (2008). Michigan Tourism 2008: Past Performance and

Future Expectations. Driving Tourism 2008: Michigan Lodging and Tourism Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan, April 13-15.

Nicholls, S. (2007). The Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs of an Assistant Professor. PRT 801 PhD Seminar. North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, October 29.

Nicholls, S. (2007). Local Impacts of Climate Change. Climate Friendly Parks Workshop, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising, Michigan, July 19-20.

Nicholls, S. (2006). Climate Change and Tourism: Implications for Development. CASID-WID Friday Forum, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, September 8.

Nicholls, S. (2006). Impacts on Property Values. One of three invited panelists in session entitled, Strengthening Community and Stimulating Economic Development: How Much Economic Value Does a Park and Recreation System Bring to a City? 2006 Urban Park and Recreation Summit, Chicago, Illinois, May 17-18.

Nicholls, S. (2006). Tourism and Climate Change. Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP) Tourism Lecture Series, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, April 18.

Nicholls, S. (2005). The Dark Side of Tourism: Tourism and Terror. Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP) Tourism Lecture Series, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, November 22.

Nicholls, S. (2005). The Dark Side of Tourism: Tourism and Terror. Tourism Lecture Series, Departments of Geography, and Recreation & Leisure Studies, University of Waterloo, Canada, November 7.

Nicholls, S., and Simpson, S. (2005). Structures of Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees in Tourism: Examples from the US and UK. University of Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, June 30.

Simpson, M., and Nicholls, S. (2005). Global Tourism and the Environment. University of Madeira, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, June 29.

Nicholls, S. (2005). Mind The Gap! And Other Advice for Americans Traveling in Britain. Pre- travel Planning Meeting of Lansing-East Lansing-Mason Scout Groups, Okemos, Michigan, April 24.

Nicholls, S. (2003). Tourism Product: Geotourism, Michigan Tourism Outlook Conference, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, March 5.

Nicholls, S. and Mulkey, A. (2002). GIS, GPS, and their Applications in Recreation and Parks, First Midwest Recreation Graduate Student Symposium, Michigan State University, East

Lansing, Michigan, November 15.

Nicholls, S. (2001). College Station Park System: Results of Accessibility Study and Recommendations to City Council, City of College Station Council Workshop, College Station, Texas, May 10.

Nicholls, S. (2001). College Station Park System: Results of Accessibility Study, College Station Board of Parks and Recreation, College Station, Texas, April 23.

Nicholls, S. and Porter, R. (2000). Invited Demonstration and Discussion: Geographic Information Systems, National Recreation & Park Association Leisure Research Symposium, Phoenix, Arizona, October 11-15.

Nicholls, S. (2000). Using GIS to Measure the Accessibility and Equity of Public Parks in College Station, College Station Board of Parks and Recreation, College Station, Texas, February 8.

Posters – Reviewed/Refereed

Czarnik, A., and Nicholls, S. (2009). A New Dog Park in Ingham County: Unleashing the Possibilities. Michigan State University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, East Lansing, Michigan, April 16.

Aschoff, H.A., Harding, S.J., Saltiel, D.A., Goodwin, R.F., and Nicholls, S. (2007). Geospatial Technologies for Open Space Planning and Management. 2007 Michigan Land Use Summit, East Lansing, Michigan, February 19. This poster was awarded Second Place in the Undergraduate Student Category in the poster competition at this event.

Latkova, P., Park, S.H., and Nicholls, S. (2006). United States College Students' Travel Behaviors and Perceptions: A Case Study of the United Kingdom as a Travel Destination. Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-20.

Nicholls, S., Noh, J., and Holecek, D. (2006). Measuring the Impact of Weather Variability on Golfing Activity in Michigan. Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-20.

Nicholls, S., Shih, C., and Holecek, D. (2006). The Impact of Weather Variability on Ski Activity in Michigan and Potential Implications of Climate Change. Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-20.

Bennett, J., and Nicholls, S. (2006). Assessing the Accessibility and Equity of Grand Rapids Parks. 2006 Michigan Land Use Summit, East Lansing, Michigan, March 27. This poster was awarded one of two "Awards for Outstanding Land Use Poster Presentation,

Undergraduate Student Category," at this event.

Murdock, C., Nicholls, S., and Latkova, P. (2006). GIS for Local Government: Free and Low- Cost Alternatives. 2006 Michigan Land Use Summit, East Lansing, Michigan, March 27. This poster was awarded one of two "Awards for Outstanding Land Use Poster Presentation, Undergraduate Student Category," at this event.

Amelung, B., Nicholls, S., and Viner, D. (2005). Implications of Climate Change for Tourism: A Global Analysis. Travel and Tourism Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 12-15. This poster was awarded the Award for the Best Illustrated Paper at this event.

Bristor, T.F., Nicholls, S., Warbach, J., Martin, L., Holecek, D., and Herbowicz, T. (2005). Overcoming Impediments to Smart Growth: Finding Ways for Land Development Professionals to Help Achieve Sustainability. 2005 Michigan Land Use Summit, Lansing, Michigan, May 19-20. This poster was awarded one of three "Awards for Outstanding Land Use Poster Presentation, Faculty and Specialist Category,” at this event.

Latkova, P., and Nicholls, S. (2005). Access and Equity in the Provision of Public Services: An Analysis of Lansing’s Parks. 2005 Michigan Land Use Summit, Lansing, Michigan, May 19-20. This poster was awarded one of three "Awards for Outstanding Land Use Poster Presentation, Graduate Student Category," at this event.

Nicholls, S., Amelung, B., and Viner, D. (2005). Implications of Climate Change for Recreation in the United States, National Association of Recreation Resource Planners Annual Conference, Folsom, California, May 2-4.

Andresen, J.A., Winkler, J.A., Black, J.R., Holecek, D., Nicholls, S., Sousonis, P.J., Bisanz, J., Martin, L., Beedy, T., Guentchev, G., Piromsopa, K., and Zavalloni, C. (2004). The Pileus Project: Climate Change Impact Assessment of Two Industries in the Great Lakes Region of North America, Second International Conference on Climate Impacts Assessment, Grainau, Germany, June 28-July 2.

Jun, S.H., Vogt, C., and Nicholls, S. (2004). Cultural and Natural Resource Protection: The Role of Heritage Routes in Michigan’s Land Use Future, 2004 Michigan Land Use Summit, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, February 2-3. This poster was awarded 2nd place in the graduate student category at this event.

Nicholls, S. (2000). Integrated Approaches to Coastal Zone Management: A Case Study of Belize, Eighth International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, June 17-22.

Posters – Not Reviewed/Refereed

Andresen, J.A., Black, J.R., Holecek, D., Nicholls, S., Sousounis, P., Tan, P-N., Winkler, J.A., Bisanz, J.M., Beedy, T., Clark, J., Guentchev, G., Langone, L., Min, H.K., Noh, J., Piromsopa, K., Prawiranata, H., Shih, C., Torre, R., van Ravensway, J. and Zavalloni, C. (2007). The Pileus Project: Climate Change Impact Assessment of Two Industries in the Great Lakes Region of North America. ‘Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: Decision Making Under Uncertainty,’ Michigan State University Environmental Science and Policy Program International Symposium, East Lansing, Michigan, March 15-16.

Nicholls, S., Holecek, D., Noh, J., and Shih, C. (2007). Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on the Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Industries in Michigan. ‘Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region: Decision Making Under Uncertainty,’ Michigan State University Environmental Science and Policy Program International Symposium, East Lansing, Michigan, March 15-16.

Amelung, B., Nicholls, S., and Viner, D. (2005). Implications of Climate Change for Tourism: A Global Analysis. SENSE Summer Symposium 2005: Kyoto and Beyond: A Good Climate for Responding to Climate Change?, The Netherlands, June 23.

Anderson, K., and Nicholls, S. (2005). Access to Physical Activity and Fast Food Resources: A Case Study from Michigan, Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Denver, Colorado, April 5-9.

Posters – Invited

Latkova, P., Park, S.H., and Nicholls, S. (2006). United States College Students' Travel Behaviors and Perceptions: A Case Study of the United Kingdom as a Travel Destination. MSU International Education Week Poster Session, East Lansing, Michigan, November 16. This poster was previously presented at the Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, Dublin, Ireland, June 17-20.

Amelung, B., Nicholls, S., and Viner, D. (2006). Implications of Climate Change for Tourism: A Global Analysis. MSU CASID-WID Teach-In on Global Climate Change, East Lansing, Michigan, September 22. This poster was previously presented at the Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 12-15.

Amelung, B., Nicholls, S., and Viner, D. (2005). Implications of Climate Change for Tourism: A Global Analysis. MSU International Education Week Poster Session, East Lansing, Michigan, November 15. This poster was previously presented at the Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 12-15.

TEACHING AND ADVISING ACTIVITY

Courses Taught at Michigan State University

PRR 213 Introduction to Parks, Recreation and Leisure Fall 2006 (43 students), Fall 2005 (60 students), Fall 2004 (50 students), Spring 2004 (55 students), Spring 2003 (39 students)

PRR 214 Introduction to Travel and Tourism Spring 2012 (71 students), Spring 2011 (49 students), Spring 2010 (45 students), Spring 2009 (17 students), Spring 2008 (5 students, new course, listed PRR 491)

GEO 259 Geography of Recreation and Tourism Fall 2011 (25 students), Fall 2010 (28 students), Fall 2009 (31 students), Fall 2008 (34 students), Fall 2007 (57 students), Fall 2006 (33 students), Fall 2005 (40 students), Fall 2004 (28 students), Fall 2003 (41 students), Fall 2002 (51 students)

GEO 459 Tourism in Regional Development Spring 2012 (24 students), Spring 2010 (21 students), Spring 2008 (10 students + 1 PhD audit), Spring 2006 (15 students), Spring 2004 (19 students)

GEO 492- Geospatial Technologies for Open Space Planning and Management PRR 491 Spring 2006 (8 students) (co-taught with Bob Goodwin of RS&GIS)

ACR 875 Tourism and Global Change Spring 2009 (7 students)

Study Abroads

Regional Development in the Caribbean: The Dominican Republic Experience (co-led with Prof. Rene Hinojosa, Urban and Regional Planning Program)

Summer 2011 (8 students, Nicholls in-country for latter 2 of 4 weeks) (courses offered = ANR 475, GEO 113, GEO 335, GEO 459, GEO 490, ISS 315, UP 490, SSC 496)

Summer 2009 (12 students, Nicholls in-country for latter 3 of 4 weeks) (courses offered = ANR 475, GEO 113, GEO 335, GEO 459, GEO 490, ISS 315, UP 490, SSC 496)

Summer 2008 (11 students, 3 weeks) (courses offered = ANR 250, ANR 475, GEO 113, GEO 335, GEO 459, GEO 490, UP 490, SSC 496)

Summer 2007 (17 students, 3 weeks) (courses offered GEO 113, GEO 335, GEO 459, GEO 490, ISS 220, ISS 315, ISS 330C, UP 490, SSC 496)

Community Engagement and Interdisciplinary Study of Global Issues in the Peruvian Andes (led by Profs. Irv Widders, Dry Grain Pulses CRSP, and Brian Thompson, Mechanical Engineering)

Summer 2009 (14 students, Nicholls solely responsible for final two of six week community engagement program in Huamachuco)

Grants Received in Support of Instructional Activity

Nicholls, S. (2006). Development of a New Graduate Class, “Tourism and Global Change.” MSU Center for the Advanced Study of International Development (CASID), Course Development Grant. Awarded 3 weeks summer salary.

Nicholls, S., Goodwin, R.F., and Moy, J. (2005). Development of a New Class, “Geospatial Technologies for Recreational Open Space Planning and Management.” MSU Land Policy Program 2005 Grants Initiative (Curriculum Development Grants). Awarded $10,000.

Nicholls, S. (2004). Addition of International Content to GEO 259 Geography of Recreation and Tourism. MSU Center for the Advanced Study of International Development (CASID), Course Development Grant. Awarded 1.5 weeks summer salary.

Guest Lectures, Labs and Field Trips (at MSU unless otherwise specified)

Fall 2011 GEO 409 Global Climate Change and Variability “Implications of Climate Change for Tourism and Outdoor Recreation”

Spring 2011 PRR 448 Foundations of Natural Resource Based Recreation Management “GPS and GIS in Parks and Recreation”

Fall 2010 JRN 473 Reporting about Climate Change “Implications of Climate Change for Tourism and Outdoor Recreation”

Spring 2010 FW 421 Applications of Geographic Information Systems to Natural Resources Management “Applications of GIS in Parks and Recreation”

Spring 2009 PRR 448 Foundations of Natural Resource Based Recreation Management “GPS and GIS in Parks and Recreation”

Spring 2009 FW 421 Applications of Geographic Information Systems to Natural Resources Management “Applications of GIS in Parks and Recreation”

Fall 2008 GEO 335 Geography of Latin America “Tourism in South and Central America and the Caribbean”

Fall 2008 JRN 808, Section 2 Reporting about Climate Change “Inter-Relationships between Recreation, Tourism and Climate Change”

Fall 2008 PRR 474 The Tourism System “Implications of Climate Change for Global Tourism”

Spring 2008 PRR 448 Foundations of Natural Resource Based Recreation Management “GPS, Remote Sensing and GIS, and Applications in Urban Parks”

Fall 2007 PRT 152 Introduction to Parks, Recreation and Tourism “Tourism in the UK and US” (at North Carolina State University)

Spring 2007 PRR 448 Foundations of Natural Resource Based Recreation Management Three-hour GPS data collection field trip to Hawk Island Park, Lansing

Spring 2007 PRR 448 Foundations of Natural Resource Based Recreation Management “GPS and GIS in Parks and Recreation”

Fall 2006 GEO 335 Geography of Latin America “Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean”

Summer 2006 GEO Graduate Field Camp Day long field trip to Petoskey, Boyne Highlands and Cheboygan

Spring 2006 PRR 448 Foundations of Natural Resource Based Recreation Management Half-day long GPS data collection field trip to Hawk Island Park, Lansing

Spring 2006 PRR 448 Foundations of Natural Resource Based Recreation Management “GPS and GIS in Parks and Recreation”

Spring 2006 FW 421 Applications of Geographic Information Systems to Natural Resources Management “Applications of GIS in Parks and Recreation”

Fall 2005 GEO 335 Geography of Latin America “Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean”

Fall 2005 PRR 388 Physical Resource Management in Parks, Recreation & Tourism “GIS, GPS, and Remote Sensing: Applications in Urban and National Parks”

Fall 2004 GEO 330 Geography of the United States and Canada

“Tourism in the US and Canada”

Fall 2004 GEO 335 Geography of Latin America “Tourism in South and Central America and the Caribbean”

Spring 2004 FW 419 Applications of Geographic Information Systems to Natural Resources Management “Applications of GIS in Parks and Recreation”

Spring 2004 PRR 874 The Tourism System “Tourism Impacts in Central America and the Caribbean”

Fall 2003 PRR 892 Park and Recreation Resources Seminar “GIS, GPS, and Their Applications in Park and Recreation Management”

Fall 2003 GEO 335 Geography of Latin America “(Eco) Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean”

Fall 2003 PRR 388 Physical Resource Management in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Lab: “ESRI’s ArcView 3.2”

Fall 2003 PRR 388 Physical Resource Management in Parks, Recreation & Tourism “GIS, GPS, and Their Applications in Park and Recreation Management”

Fall 2003 PRR 815 Park and Recreation Program Services “Geographic Information Systems as a Planning Tool in Parks, Recreation and Tourism”

Fall 2003 PRR 892 Park and Recreation Resources Seminar “Measuring The Values of Urban Parks”

Spring 2003 PRR 448 Foundations of Natural Resource Based Recreation Management Half-day long GPS data collection field trip to Hawk Island Park, Lansing

Fall 2002 FOR 890 Seminar on Hedonic Pricing in Natural Resources “Does Open Space Pay? Using Hedonics to Measure the Impacts of Green Spaces on Property Values and the Property Tax Base”

Fall 2002 GEO 335 Geography of Latin America “Tourism Development and the Environment in Central America and the Caribbean”

Fall 2002 PRR 388 Physical Resource Management in Parks, Recreation & Tourism “ESRI’s ArcView 3.2”

Fall 2002 PRR 388 Physical Resource Management in Parks, Recreation & Tourism “GIS, GPS, and Their Applications in Park and Recreation Management”

Fall 2002 PRR 448 Foundations of Natural Resource Based Recreation Management “Geographic Information Systems and their Application to Recreation and Parks”

Spring 2002 RPTS 202 Foundations of Tourism (at Texas A&M University) “Tourism Development and the Environment in Central America and the Caribbean”

Spring 2002 PRR 474 The Tourism System “Tourism in Central America and the Caribbean”

Spring 2000 RPTS 402 Park Planning and Design (at Texas A&M University) “GIS for Park and Recreation Planning and Management”

Spring 2000 RPTS 402 Park Planning and Design (at Texas A&M University) “Introduction to Geographic Information Systems”

Graduate Students (by degree and department)

In PRTR/CARRS

MS non-thesis James Bennett (Dept. of CARRS, Chair, 2008-present) Tamara Olton (Dept. of CARRS, Chair, 2008-MS in 2011) John Coombs (Dept. of CARRS, Chair, 2007-2009, MS in 2009) Ian Broughton (Dept. of PRTR, Chair, 2003-2005, MS in 2005) Jeremy Smith (Dept. of PRTR, Chair, 2003-2005, MS in 2005) Kyu Sun Lee (Dept. of PRTR, Chair, 2003-2004, MS in 2004) Tony Mulkey (Dept. of PRTR, Chair, 2002-2006, MS in 2006) Kati Cornish (Dept. of PRTR, Chair, 2002-2003)

MS non-thesis Eric Dobbrastine (Dept. of CARRS, Chair, 2011-present) Peace Corps

MS thesis I-Chun Wu (Dept. of CARRS, Member, 2008-2010, switched to PhD) Soo Hyun Jun (Dept. of PRTR, Member, 2003-2004, MS in 2004)

PhD Evan Jordan ((Dept. of CARRS, Member, 2010-present) I-Chun Wu (Dept. of CARRS, Member, 2010-present) Sang-Hoon Kang (Dept. of CARRS, Chair, 2008-present) Jin Won Kim (Dept. of CARRS, Chair, 2008-present) Kaoruko Miyakuni (Dept. of PRTR, Member, 2004-present)

Jeamok Kwon (Dept. of CARRS, Member, 2006-2008, PhD in 2008) Junghye Kah (Dept. of PRTR, Member, 2005-2007, PhD in 2007) Charles Shih (Dept. of PRTR, Member, 2004-2008, Chair, 2008-2009, PhD in 2009) Nai-Kuan Yang (Dept. of PRTR, Member, 2004-2008, Chair, 2008- 2009, PhD in 2009) Seung Hyun Kim (Dept. of PRTR, Member, 2004-2006, PhD in 2007) Jeonghee Noh (Dept. of PRTR, Member, 2004-2006, PhD in 2006) Kakyom Kim (Dept. of PRTR, Member, 2004-2006, PhD in 2006) Pavlina Latkova (Dept. of PRTR, Chair, 2003-2006)

In GEO

MS-GIS Scott Harding (Dept. of GEO, Member, 2007-2009, MS in 2009) Ken Anderson (Dept. of GEO, Chair, 2003-2005, MS in 2005)

MS-thesis Steven Fuller (Dept. of GEO, Chair, 2009-present) Nathan Zukas (Dept. of GEO, Member, 2007-2009, MS in 2009) Jessica Kidder (Dept. of GEO, Member, 2006, MS in 2006)

PhD Gary Schnakenberg (Dept. of GEO, Member, 2009-present) Stephen Cameron (Dept. of GEO, Member, 2006-2011)

SERVICE ACTIVITY

Academic Service

2012 Member, Harriette B. Sherman Fellowship Selection Committee, Dept. of CARRS

2011 - present Member, Graduate Admissions Committee, Dept. of CARRS

2010 Chair, George and Nancy Axinn International Scholarship Selection Committee, Dept. of CARRS

2009 - 2011 Member, Undergraduate Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Dept. of CARRS

2009 - present Faculty Advisor, MSU Chapter of the Somaly Mam Foundation

2009 Member, Jean and Raleigh Barlowe Endowed Graduate Fellowship Selection Committee, Dept. of CARRS

2008 - present MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Undergraduate Research Program Committee

2008 - 2010 Member, University Hearing Board, Michigan State University

2008 - 2009 Member, Undergraduate Scholarship Committee, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS)

2008 Member, Pauline R. Glassbrook and Sweany/Snyder Undergraduate Awards Selection Committee, Dept. of CARRS

2007 - present Faculty Advisor, Parks and Recreation Club (PARC), Dept. of CARRS

2008 Member, Harriette B. Sherman Fellowship Selection Committee, Dept. of CARRS

2007 During 2007 I served on an ad-hoc committee convened by Dr. Patricia Norris to consider the challenges and opportunities associated with joint appointments and formulate recommendations for administrators to help make joint appointments more successful.

2007 Member, Harriette B. Sherman Fellowship Selection Committee, Dept. of CARRS

2006 - 2007 Michigan State University Land Policy Institute 2007 Land Use Summit

Poster Competition Judge, Michigan State University

2006 - 2007 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Faculty Mentor, to Alejandro Herrera, Coordinator of the Tourism Development Center, INTEC, Dominican Republic (I also worked closely but informally with a second Fellow, Lima Frederick, Senior Technical Officer, Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Culture, and the Performing Arts, Grenada)

2005 - 2008 Member, Undergraduate Affairs and Curriculum Committee, Dept. of CARRS

2005 -2006 Member, Search Committee (Assistant Professor in tourism), Dept. of CARRS

2005 - 2006 Member, Search Committee (Assistant Professor in GIS and public health) Dept. of GEO

2005 - 2006 Member, Search Committee (Assistant Professor in GIS and cartography) Dept. of GEO

2005 - 2006 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Faculty Mentor, to Kladoumbaye Modjingar, Head of Tourism Project Plans, Ministry of Tourism, Chad

2004 - present Core Faculty Member of Center for Advanced Study of International Development (CASID)

2004 - 2006 Member, Ad-Hoc Committee on Information Technology, Dept. of CARRS

2004 - 2005 Member, Ph.D. Qualifying Exam Committee, Dept. of PRTR

2003 - present Elected Member of Consulting Faculty Group for Women and International Development (WID) Program

2003 - present Tourism Area of Expertise, Michigan State University Extension

2003 Member, Undergraduate Committee for Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism in New CANR Department (PRR, AEE, RD)

2003 Member, Graduate Task Force for New CANR Department (PRR, AEE, RD)

2002 - 2005 Member, Graduate Committee, Dept. of PRTR

1997 - 1998 Graduate Student Representative (at Faculty Meetings) Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Associate Editorships

2010 - present Journal of Educational Travel 2009 - present Tourism Analysis 2006 - present Journal of Leisure Research 2005 - present Journal of Travel Research 2003 - present Journal of Park and Recreation Administration

Other Professional/Community Service

2011 - present Member/representative of state tourism, Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Committee Equine Trails Subcommittee

2011 - present Member, Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission

2010 - 11 Member, Michigan Culinary Tourism Alliance 2011 Conference Planning Committee

2009 - present Founding Board Member, Michigan Culinary Tourism Alliance

2008 - present Member, Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association (formerly Michigan Hotel, Motel and Resort Association) Education Committee

2008 - present Member, “Michigan Governor’s Driving Tourism” Annual Conference Planning Committee (conference co-organized by MLTA, Travel MI and MSU)

2008 Invited to moderate a discussion session on water quality at workshop on the Potential Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Water Quantity and Quality in the Great Lakes Region, East Lansing, Michigan, April 28.

2007 Served as a panelist on the National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations “Destination Stewardship Survey on Historic Places”

2007 Invited to attend (by invitation only) and chair two sessions (on “Climate Variability and Change and Regional Water Supplies” and “Climate Variability and Change and Federal/State Land, Parks and Services”) at the Tourism and Climate Change Workshop, National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder, Colorado, January 23-24.

2007 Served as a panelist on the National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations “Destination Stewardship Survey on Islands”

2005 Moderated a discussion session on relationships between tourism and climate change at the Pileus Project Tourism Stakeholder Workshop, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, May 9.

2004 Co-organized and moderated a session (with Deborah Thomas of the University of Colorado at Denver) entitled, “Tourism, Recreation and Environmental Hazards: Issues and Responses,” co-sponsored by the Recreation, Tourism & Sport, and Hazards, Specialty Groups, at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Geographers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 14-19.

2004 Invited to moderate “Session 2A: Climate Change” at the Second International Workshop on Climate, Tourism and Recreation, Kolimbari, Crete, Greece, June 8- 11.

Professional Memberships

2008 - present Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association (formerly Michigan Hotel, Motel and Resort Association) 2005 - present Travel and Tourism Research Association 2004 - present Michigan Recreation and Park Association 2003 - present Association of American Geographers 2003 - present International Society of Biometeorology, Commission on Climate, Tourism and Recreation 2001 - present Council for National Parks (England and Wales) (Life Member) 2001 - present National Recreation and Park Association 2001 - present Society of Park and Recreation Educators 2000 - present National Association of Recreation Resource Planners 1998 - 2000 Geospatial Information and Technology Association 1997 - 2002 American Planning Association 1995 - present Institute of British Geographers (Fellow since 2000) 1995 - present Tourism Concern 1992 - present Royal Geographical Society (Fellow since 2000)

Expert Testimony Provided

2008 Retained by Thomson Rogers, Barristers and Solicitors, of Toronto, Canada, in Ontario Supreme Court of Justice case Jean-Marc Haddad v. The Kaitlin Group Ltd., 1138337 Ontario Inc. and CCCC Durham West Ltd. Written expert testimony regarding impact of location within a golf course community on residential property values (12 pages, 1.5 spacing).

2004 Rhode Island Department of Attorney General (RIDAG) v. The Narragansett Electric Company (E-183 115kV Transmission Line Relocation Project – A/C I-195 Relocation) Docket Number SB-2003-01. Written testimony on behalf of RIDAG regarding impacts of power lines and parks on local property values (11 pages, single spacing). Settled pre- trial in favor of RIDAG.

Academic Awards and Honors

2011 The Michigan Culinary Tourism Alliance awarded a 2011 Governor’s Award for Innovative Tourism Collaboration 2007 Second Place, Undergraduate Student Category, 2007 Michigan Land Use Summit Poster Competition. For, Aschoff, H.A., Harding, S.J., Saltiel, D.A., Goodwin, R.F., and Nicholls, S. (2007). Geospatial Technologies for Open Space Planning and Management. ($250) (This poster was prepared in collaboration with three of the students enrolled in GEO 492 Geospatial Technologies for Open Space Planning and Management, Spring 2006, and highlighted the projects in which they engaged as a part of that class.) 2006 Award for Outstanding Land Use Poster Presentation, Undergraduate Student Category, 2006 Michigan Land Use Summit. For, Murdock, C., Nicholls, S. (as undergraduate student advisor), and Latkova, P. GIS for Local Government: Free and Low-Cost Alternatives. ($250) 2006 Award for Outstanding Land Use Poster Presentation, Undergraduate Student Category, 2006 Michigan Land Use Summit. For, Bennett, J., and Nicholls, S. (as undergraduate student advisor) Assessing the Accessibility and Equity of Grand Rapids Parks. ($250) 2005 Award for the Best Illustrated Paper, 2005 Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association. For, Amelung, B., Nicholls, S., and Viner, D. Implications of Climate Change for Tourism: A Global Analysis. (Awarded to the best illustrated paper presented at the 2005 Annual Meeting of the Travel and Tourism Research Association. This poster was prepared as a direct result of my ESRC/SSRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowship in the UK in January-February 2005.) 2005 Scholarship from the International Human Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change (funded by the National Science Foundation) to cover the registration fee for the 6th Open Meeting of the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Research Community, Bonn, Germany ($240) 2005 Award for Outstanding Land Use Poster Presentation, Graduate Student Category, 2005 Michigan Land Use Summit. For, Latkova, P., and Nicholls, S. (as graduate student advisor) Access and Equity in the Provision of Public Services: An Analysis of Lansing’s Parks. ($750) 2005 Award for Outstanding Land Use Poster Presentation, Faculty and Specialist Category, 2005 Michigan Land Use Summit. For, Bristor, T.F., Nicholls, S., Warbach, J., Martin, L., Holecek, D., and Herbowicz, T. Overcoming

Impediments to Smart Growth: Finding Ways for Land Development Professionals to Help Achieve Sustainability. ($750) 2004-05 Economic and Social Research Council/Social Science Research Council (ESRC/ SSRC) Collaborative Visiting Fellowship ($6,000) (The purpose of this awards program is to foster international research collaboration between researchers in the US and UK via short visits between the two nations. I used my award to spend eight weeks working with colleagues in the Centre for Social and Economic Research on the Global Environment (CSERGE) and in the Climatic Research Unit (CRU) at the University of East Anglia. 2003 American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration Best Paper Award, Best Paper Award for Doctoral Dissertation ($1,000) (awarded every three years in recognition of the doctoral dissertation that has contributed the most to scholarly literature and improved practice of park and recreation administration in the previous three years; open to all parks, recreation and tourism students in the US and abroad.) 2003 Scholarship from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to participate in their Advanced Research Workshop, Climate Change and Tourism: Assessment and Coping Strategies (to cover flight to Warsaw plus meals and accommodation) 2003 Scholarship from the Center for Spatially Integrated Social Science (funded by the National Science Foundation) to enable participation in their summer workshop program “Accessibility in Space and Time: A GIS Approach” at The Ohio State University ($500) 2002 American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration Best Paper Award, Certificate of Merit for Master’s Thesis (awarded every three years in recognition of the Master’s thesis that has contributed the most to scholarly literature and improved practice of park and recreation administration in the previous three years; open to all parks, recreation and tourism students in the US and abroad.) 2002 National Recreation and Park Association’s Society of Park and Recreation Educators “Leadership for the Future” Award (presented annually to one or more doctoral students who have demonstrated leadership qualities in the field of parks and recreation.) 2000 National Association of Recreation Resource Planners Challenge Grant ($250) 2000 Texas A&M University Student Research Week, College Station, Texas (First Place, Oral Graduate Architecture section, $250) 2000 Graduate Student Research Presentation Competition, South Central Arc User Group, Tenth Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas (Second Place, $500) 1999 Graduate General Scholarship, Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University ($1,000) 1998 Geospatial Information and Technology Association Ed Forrest Internship Program Award ($2,000) 1999 Funding from the United States National Science Foundation to attend and present at the First International Conference on Geographic Information and Society, University of Minnesota ($500) 1999 Texas A&M University International Education Study Grant ($300) 1997 Travel and Tourism Research Association J. Desmond Slattery Marketing Award

1994 Maconochie Prize for first place exam results, Department of Geography, University College London (of ~125 students) 1994 Sir William Meyer Essay Prize for the most outstanding essay of the year (amongst all second and third year students), Department of Geography, University College London 1993 H.C. Darby Prize for first place exam results, Department of Geography, University College London (of ~125 students) 1993 Award from South Wales Transport and Department of Geography, University College London for a report prepared as part of a field class regarding public transportation issues in Swansea 1991 'A' Level Prize for Mathematics and Statistics, Ashford School, Kent 1986 Churchill Essay Prize (History), Dulwich College Preparatory School, Kent 1985 Governor's Award for 'Academic Excellence,' Dulwich College Preparatory School, Kent