Curriculum Vitae SUSAN E. MARKHAM-STARR

ADDRESS School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology Phone (902) 585 1558 Acadia University Fax (902) 585 1702 Wolfville, NS E-Mail [email protected] B4P 2R6 URL http://www.acadiau.ca/~markham/

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Educational History 1988 PhD in Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Alberta 1980 MSc in Leisure Studies, Dalhousie University 1978 Certificate in Municipal Management, Dalhousie University 1972 MS in City and Regional Planning, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 1970 BSc in Geography, University of Saskatchewan

Employment History 1987-present Full Professor (effective July 1, 2009) Associate Professor (1994-2009) Assistant Professor (1987-1994) School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology, Acadia University 1983-1987 Contract Researcher and Planner for the following clients: Alberta Camping Association Alberta Recreation and Parks Department Geoff Sawyer, Pathway Associates Dr. Elsie M. McFarland, University of Alberta 1981-1987 Sessional Lecturer, Teaching Assistant and Researcher Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Alberta 1980-1982 System Planner and Park Planner Recreation and Parks Department, Province of Alberta 1977-1980 Lecturer School of Recreation, Physical and Health Education, Dalhousie University 1974-1978 Recreation Planner Recreation Department, City of Halifax 1972-1974 Park Planner Department of Natural Resources, Province of Saskatchewan 1970-1972 Graduate Teaching Assistant Earth Science Department, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville 1971 Summer Research Assistant Saskatchewan Resources Study Group 1970 Summer Research Assistant Saskatchewan Research Council 1967-1970 Laboratory Assistant, Research Assistant and Assistant Librarian Geography Department, University of Saskatchewan 1966 Summer Playground Supervisor City of Yorkton, Saskatchewan

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Awards and Recognition Recommended for promotion to Full Professor, effective July 1, 2009 Faculty of Management and Education Research Excellence Award, April 1996 Awarded Promotion to Associate Professor, effective July 1994 Awarded Tenure at Acadia University, effective July 1994 Awarded Sabbatical Leaves at Acadia University for July 1993 - June 1994, January-June 1998, January-June 2001, July-December 2004 and January-June 2008 Elected President of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies, 1999-2002, 2002-2005 Elected to the Board of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies, 1993, 1996 Ontario Research Council on Leisure, Marion Miller Award, 1987 Alberta Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation Grant, 1985 Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Scholarship, 1984/85 and 1985/86 Government of Alberta Fellowship, 1982/83 University of Alberta Graduate Assistantship, 1982/83 Dalhousie University Research Grant Award, 1979 Southern Illinois University Graduate Assistantship, 1970/71 and 1971/72

PERSONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION (SINCE 1994) Each year I attend several local, national and international seminars, workshops and conferences. The list which follows includes the most noteworthy ones with the broadest impact.

Seminars/Workshops Related to Teaching and Research and to Recreation Management Dalhousie University Conference on University Teaching and Learning “Assessing Student Learning: Where motivation, learning, and evaluation intersect,” 2008 UPEI Faculty Development Summer Institute “Recall, Renew and Rejoice,” 2003 Dalhousie University Conference on University Teaching and Learning “Pedagogy First: Supporting Learning and Teaching with Technology,” 2002 UPEI Faculty Development Summer Institute “Active Learning and Teaching,” 2001 Malaspina University-College “Teaching Matters Week” Workshops, 2001 Society of Park and Recreation Educators Teaching Institute & Technology Workshop," 2001 Society of Park and Recreation Educators Teaching Institute "Roots and Webs," 1997 Society of Park and Recreation Educators “Directors, Chairs and Coordinators Conference,” 1996 North American Executive Institute on “Critical Issues in Parks and Recreation,” 1995

Conferences Commonwealth and International Scientific Congress, 1994 International Conference on Women and Leisure, 1995 International Symposium on Parks History, 1998 North American Society for Sport History Conference, 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000 Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance - Council of University Professors and Researchers Forum, 2005 Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Conference, 1995, 1997, 1999 Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, Research Symposium, 2004 Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2005, 2008 Canadian Multi-Media Conference, 1994 Ontario Research Council on Leisure Conference, 1995, 1998, 2009 University of Waterloo Graduate Leisure Research Symposium, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2004, 2010

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TEACHING ACTIVITIES

Course work I have taught 30 different courses since I began my employment at Acadia University in 1987. RECR 1006 “Foundations of Leisure and Recreation,” Fall Term 1998/99, 1999/2000, Fall Term 2000/01 RECR 1010 “Information Technology Lab,” 1995/96 to 1998/99, 2002/03 RECR 1013 “Introduction to Leisure,” 1994/95 to 1997/98 RECR 1013 “Foundations of Recreation and Leisure,” 2001/02, 2002/03 RECR 1020 “Recreation Aide,” 1991/92, 1992/93, 1994/95, 1995/96 RECR 1033 “Concepts of Recreation and Leisure,” 2001/02, 2002/03 RECR 1213 “Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies” 2009/10 RECR 2023 “Organization and Structure of Leisure Services,” 1987/88 to 1992/93 RECR 2083 “Introduction to Agency Administration,” 1987/88 to 1992/93, 1994/95, 1995/96 RECR 2083 “Introduction to Community Recreation,” 1996/97, 1998/99 RECR 2113 “History and Philosophy of Leisure,” 2003/04 to 2010/11 RECR/KINE 2283 “History and Philosophy of Sport,” 1994/95 to 1997/98 RECR 2523 “Issues in Leisure Research,” with H. Reid 2003/04; 2005/06 to 2010/11 RECR 3020 “Pre-Practicum Seminar,” 1990/91 to 1992/93, 1994/95, 1998/99, 1999/2000 RECR 3023 “Practicum in Leisure Services,” 1988 to 1992 RECR 3030 “Practicum Fieldwork,” 1999, 2000, 2003 RECR 3113 “Planning for Leisure 1,” 1987/88 to 1992/93 RECR 3173 “Planning and Management of Recreation Facilities,” 1994/95 to 1996/97, 1998/99 RECR 3193 (formerly 2093) “History of Recreation and Parks in Canada,” 2001/02 to 2003/04, 2005/06 RECR 3283 “Administration of Leisure Services,” with W. White, 1987/88 RECR 4023 “Senior Seminar,” 1998/99, 2001/02, 2002/03 RECR 4033 “Global Issues: The Leisure Perspective,” 1999/2000 RECR 4043 “Professional Issues,” 1999/2000, 2000/01, 2003/04 RECR 4113 “Planning for Leisure 2,” 1989/90; with G. Bissix, 1990/91 RECR 4133 “Administration of Leisure Services,” 1996/97 RECR/PHED 4183/4283 “Practicum in Sport Management,” 1995/96 RECR 4593 “Special Topics – History of Fitness, Health and Wellness,” 2006/07, 2008/09, 2010/11 RECR/PHED 4683 “Seminar in Sport Management,” 1995/96 RECR 5583 “Selected Topics in Recreation Administration,” 1987/88 to 1990/91 PHED 4053 “Organization and Administration of Physical Education,” 1991/92, 1992/93 KINE 1243 (formerly 2243) “History of Physical Activity and Sport in Canada,” 1999/2000 to 2010/11

New course development and design RECR 1010 “Information Technology Lab” RECR 1013 “Introduction to Leisure” RECR 2083 “Introduction to Agency Administration” later “Introduction to Community Recreation” RECR 2093 (now RECR 3193) “History of Recreation and Parks in Canada” RECR 2113 “History and Philosophy of Leisure” RECR/KINE 2283 “History and Philosophy of Sport” RECR 3020 “Pre-Practicum Seminar” RECR 4113 “Planning for Leisure 2" RECR 4593 “Special Topics – History of Fitness, Health and Wellness” RECR/PHED 4183/4283 “Practicum in Sport Management” RECR/PHED 4683 “Seminar in Sport Management”

Substantial Course revisions RECR 1020 “Recreation Aide” RECR 1006 “Foundations of Recreation and Leisure” RECR 2023 “Organization and Structure of Leisure Services”

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RECR 2083 “Introduction to Community Recreation” RECR 2113 “History and Philosophy of Leisure” RECR 2523 “Issues in Leisure Research” RECR 3023 “Practicum in Leisure Services” RECR 3113 “Planning for Leisure 1” RECR 3173 “Planning and Management of Recreation Facilities” RECR 4023 “Senior Seminar” RECR 4043 “Professional Issues” RECR 4133 “Administration of Leisure Services” PHED 4053 “Organization and Administration of Physical Education” KINE 2243 “History of Physical Activity and Sport in Canada”

Supervision of advanced and graduate students, honours and graduate theses, undergraduate projects Co-Supervisor of masters’ thesis Marie Claude DuCap‟s MRM thesis, “The Impact of the Acadia Advantage Program on the Leisure Satisfaction of the Students at Acadia University,” 2002 Member of masters’ thesis supervisory committee Megan Squires‟ M.E.S. thesis “River Recreation Use on the Lower Kananaskis River,” University of Waterloo, 2000/01 Fern Delamere‟s M.A. thesis “A Critical Examination of Fear of Violence as a Form of Social Control and the Impact of this Fear on Women‟s Leisure Experience,” Dalhousie University, 1998/99 Supervisor of BRM (honours) theses Corene Gillis, “The Social, Economic and Thematic Impacts of Community Festivals on Inverness County,” 2000 (co-supervisor with Dr. Tom Delamere) Sarah MacKeigan, “An Evaluation Model for Therapeutic Riding Programs,” 1999 Roberta Watts, “A Model for a Community Development Process for Sport Facilities,” 1998 Megan Squires, “An Investigation of the Effectiveness of the Multiple Use Concept Using Kananaskis Country, Alberta as a Case Study,”1997 Supervisor of “Directed Study of Recreation” Megan Squires, “Effectiveness of Integrated Resource Management in Kananaskis Country” 1996/97 Patricia Dyck, “Wellness and Wellbeing,” 1995/96 Colin Austin, “Marina Planning and Design,” 1994/95 Susan Forestall, “Leisure Education,” 1994/95 Jodi Nicholson, “Training and Development at Disney World,” 1994/95 Duncan White, “Barriers To and Strategies For Success in the Implementation of Plans,” 1994 Ken Slade, “Development of a Community Summer Program Survey,” 1992/93 Susan Acker, “Community Development in Recreation,” 1991/92 Chris McNeill, “Fees and Charges in Municipal Recreation,” 1989/90 Supervisor of “Independent Study of Recreation” Terence Gallagher, “Status of Religious Camps in Nova Scotia,” 1992/93 Gyles Gillis, “ Development of the Acadia Student Alumni Association,” 1992/93 Susan Acker, “Status of Recreation Master Plans in Nova Scotia,” 1991/92 Angela Buffett, “Impact of Local Festivals and Special Events on Communities,” 1991/92 Supervisor of “Independent Study in Kinesiology” Taylor Doucet, “Founders of the School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology,” 2005/06 Aimee Pritchett, “History of Nova Scotia Physical Education Curriculum,” 2010/11 Supervisor of “Directed Readings in Physical Education” Geri-Lyn Kennedy, “1936 Olympics and Canadian Sport,” 1994/95

Supervision of practical internships, and field work RECR 1020 “Recreation Aide,” 1991/92, 1992/93, 1994/95, 1995/96 RECR 3020 “Pre-Practicum Seminar,” 1990/91 to 1992/93, 1994/95, 1998/99, 1999/2000 RECR 3023 “Practicum in Leisure Services,” 1988 to 1992 RECR 3030 “Practicum Fieldwork,” 1999, 2000, 2003 Susan E. Markham-Starr Page 4 of 18

RECR 3993 “Explorations in Recreation Management Education,” - Shannon Bishop in the NACLAA course “Public Administration Professionalism,” 2005/06 RECR/PHED 4183/4283 “Practicum in Sport Management,” 1995/96 RECR 4006/4023/4043/4213/4210L “Core Term Manual Project,” 2010/11

Continuing and Distance Education teaching Development and delivery of a Reading Course in “Recreation/Leisure Services” for the Municipal Administration Program at Henson College, Dalhousie University with Dr. A. Wright

Teaching Innovations Development of Information Technology lab for first year Recreation Management students before the era of the Acadia Advantage program, 1995 Incorporation of the Acadia Centre for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Skill Development Program into first year Recreation Management courses and the Pre-Practicum Seminar

Development of teaching aids Developed manuals for student use in RECR 1013, RECR 2083, RECR 3173, RECR/KINE 2283 Developed reading packets for KINE 2243/1243, RECR2083, RECR 2093/3193, RECR 2113,RECR 404, RECR 4593

Academic counselling Advising 25 students annually in the Bachelor of Recreation Management program Advising external transfer students in the Bachelor of Recreation Management program

Guest lecturing BUSI 3990 “Honours Seminar” - “Research Using Historical Methods,” January 1994 HIST 2356 “History of Women in Canada” - “Women and the Development of Canadian Recreation Services,” November 1996 KINE 1013 “Foundations of Kinesiology” - “An Introduction to Sport History,” October 1997, October 1998, September 1999, October 2000 RECR 2523 “Issues in Leisure Research” - “Secondary Data Analysis,” October 2004 RECR 3013 “Issues in Leisure Research” - “An Introduction to Historical Research,” January 1996 RECR 5443 “Selected Topics in Leisure Research” “Historical Research,” September 2000 “Sport and Recreation as an Antidote to Economic Woes,” September 2001 RECR 5693 “Integrative Seminar in Leisure Studies,” 2 sessions Winter 2002, 4 sessions Fall 2002 and Winter 2003, 2 sessions Fall 2003, 1 session Winter 2006, 3 sessions Winter 2009, 2 sessions Fall/Winter 2010/11

FUNDING FOR SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES I have included all of the funding that I have received since beginning employment at Acadia University because many of the projects that I am currently involved were started 20 years ago. This is common in historical research. This also demonstrates the long standing distinction of my scholarship.

Canada Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute Award Research Project “The Impact of Advocates for National Recreation Services in Canada in the 1930‟s, 1992-1994, $9657

Acadia University, Board of Governors’ Research Fund (Article 25.55) Research Project “Role of the Nova Scotia Government in Recreation and Leisure in the 1920‟s and 30‟s,” 2004, $236 Presenting “Selby Walker and the Canadian National Parks Association” and Chairing a session at the North American Society for Sport History Conference, May 2000, $1042

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Presenting “Celebrating Women in the Parks” at the Celebrating the Parks Conference in Australia, April 1998, $2500 Research Project “Update Pressure Groups and Canadian Recreation Services Research,” October 1996, $941 Presenting “Leisure and the National Council of Women of Canada” at the International Conference on Women and Leisure, May 1995; and to Present “Sport and Recreation as an Antidote to Economic Woes: The Great Depression in Canada” at the North American Society for Sport History Conference, May 1995, $2500 Presenting “Pressure Groups and Canadian Recreation Services in the 1930‟s” at the North American Society for Sport History Conference, May 1994, $1250 Research Project “Computer Assisted Research Tools in Recreation History,” 1992, $1070 Research Project “The Canadian National Parks Association and Recreation Services,” 1991, $1064 Presenting “Urban Reform and Civic Boosterism in the Development of Canadian Parks and Playgrounds: 1880-1930" at the National Recreation and Parks Association Research Symposium, 1989, $1000

Acadia University, SSHRC General/Institutional Grant Research Project (with Marie-Claude DuCap) “The Impact of the Acadia Advantage Program on the Leisure Activities of Students Living in Residence,” 2001, $2500 Research Project “Update of Research Bibliographies and Websites,” 2000, $1284 Presenting “Early Efforts to Professionalize Leisure Services in Canada” at the Canadian Congress on Leisure Research and “Continuity and Change in Canadian Recreation Service Delivery in the 1930‟s- The YMCA Case” at the University of Waterloo Graduate Leisure Research Symposium, 1996, Research at the Royal Botanical Gardens, City of Hamilton Special Collections, Niagara Parks Commission Library and Springfield College Archives, 1996, $1319 Research Project “Research Bibliography „Recreation Delivery in Canada in the 1930‟s‟,” 1994, $660 Presenting “The Canadian National Parks Association: Advocates for Change,” “Pressure Groups and Canadian Recreation Services in the 1930‟s,” and “Computer Assisted Research Tools in Recreation History” at the Commonwealth and International Scientific Congress - Access to Active Living, 1994, $745 Chairing “History and Philosophy of Leisure” session at the Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, 1993, $540 Research Project “Pressure Groups and National Recreation Issues,” 1990, $950 Presenting “The Impact of Prairie and Maritime Reformers and Boosters on the Development of Parks and Playgrounds: 1880-1930" at the Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, 1990, $750 Presenting “The Impact of the Urban Reform Movement and Civic Boosterism on Urban Recreation Policy” at the World Congress on Free Time, Culture and Society, 1988, $500

Acadia University, SSHRC Small Universities Grant Research Project “An Investigation of the Role of Margaret Marshall Saunders in the Development of Supervised Playgrounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia: 1906 – 1914,” November 2001, $3100 Presenting “Leisure and the National Council of Women of Canada” at the International Conference on Women and Leisure, May 1995 $950 Research Project “Mabel Peters Entry for the Dictionary of Canadian Biography,” 1993, $757 Research Project “The Impact of the Urban Reform Movement and Civic Boosterism on Urban Recreation Policy in Maritime Cities: 1880-1930,” 1988, $1680

Acadia University, Professional Development Fund (Article 25.10) Participating in the UPEI Faculty Development Summer Institute, “Active Learning and Teaching in University and College,” 2001, $900 Participating in the Society of Park and Recreation Educators‟ “Workshop on Teaching Philosophy in Leisure Studies” and “Teaching Institute on Social Responsibility,” 1991, $170 Participating in the World Congress on Free Time, Culture and Society and Present “The Impact of the Urban Reform Movement and Civic Boosterism on Urban Recreation Policy,” 1988, $250

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Acadia University, President’s Alumni Fund Participating in the Society of Park and Recreation Educators‟ “Workshop on Teaching Philosophy in Leisure Studies” and “Teaching Institute on Social Responsibility,” 1991, $350 Presentation “Urban Reform and Civic Boosterism in the Development of Canadian Parks and Playgrounds: 1880-1930" at the National Recreation and Parks Association Research Symposium, 1989, $250

Acadia University, Academic Vice President’s Discretionary Fund Participating in the Canadian Parks/Recreation Association Jubilee Symposium and the North American Symposium on Critical Issues in Parks and Recreation, 1995, $200

Acadia University, Acadia Advantage Project Participating in the Society of Park and Recreation Educators‟ Teaching Institute “Roots and Webs,” 1997, $1178 Acadia University, Faculty of Professional Studies Faculty Development Fund Presenting paper at the Ontario Research Council on Leisure Symposium, 2009, $1336 Presenting two papers at the Twelfth Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, 2008, $1751 Funding to scan the Canadian National Parks Association documents and create dvd/website, $1000 Funding to acquire the computer program Sesame for research database management, 2003, $266 Presenting two papers and one plenary session at the Eleventh Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, 2005, $1000

Acadia University, Dean’s Discretionary Fund Participating in the Canadian Parks/Recreation Association Symposium, 1997, $1200 Participating in the Canadian Parks/Recreation Association Jubilee Symposium and the North American Symposium on Critical Issues in Parks and Recreation, 1995, $300 Participating in “Women and Leisure Retreat,” 1993, $200 Participating in the Society of Park and Recreation Educators‟ “Workshop on Teaching Philosophy in Leisure Studies” and “Teaching Institute on Social Responsibility,” 1991, $400 Presenting “The Impact of the Urban Reform Movement and Civic Boosterism on Urban Recreation Policy” at the World Congress on Free Time, Culture and Society, 1987, $120

Acadia University, S.R.P.E. Director’s Discretionary Fund Participating in the Canadian Parks/Recreation Association Jubilee Symposium and the North American Symposium on Critical Issues in Parks and Recreation, 1995, $300

Acadia University, School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology Professional Development Fund Presenting “Selby Walker and the Canadian National Parks Association” and Chair a session at the North American Society for Sport History Conference, May 2000, $736 Participating in the Canadian Parks/Recreation Association Symposium, 1999, $514

Acadia University, School of Recreation and Physical Education Research Fund Research Project “The Development of Parks and Playgrounds in Halifax and Dartmouth,” 1989, $245 Preparation of “Research Bibliography-The Development of Parks and Playgrounds in Selected Canadian Prairie Cities: 1880-1930,” 1988, $380 Research Project “Policy Making in Municipal Recreation Service Delivery,” 1987, $684

Total Funds Received $50,725 Funds Received From External Sources $9,657 Funds Received for Research Projects $26,574 Funds Received From Internal Sources 41,068 Funds Received for Presentations 17,649 Funds Received for Participation 6,502

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PRODUCTS OF SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES I have included all of publications and presentations since I began employment at Acadia University because many of the projects that I am currently involved in had their start 20 years ago and have evolved. This is common in historical research. This also demonstrates the long standing distinction of my scholarship. The practice of sole authorship is also common in conducting and publishing historical research.

Chapters in Books Markham-Starr, S.E. “A History of Leisure Provision in Canada.” In Leisure for Canadians, pp. 203- 211. Edited by R. McCarville & K. MacKay. State College, PA: Venture Publishing, 2007.[I was invited by the editors to write this chapter] Markham-Starr, S.E., S. Hensley, E. Montague, and J. Hodgkinson “Public Recreation.” In Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, pp. 109-142. Champaign, IL.: Human Kinetics Press, 2006.[I was invited by the Human Kinetics Press editors to design the content and write the Canadian public recreation content for this chapter]

Monographs Markham-Starr, S.E. and P. Townsend. Margaret Marshall Saunders: Transcriptions of the Documents Dated 1906-1914 in the Margaret Marshall Saunders Fonds, Esther Clark Wright Archives, Acadia University. Wolfville: 2002. Markham-Starr, S.E. Research Bibliography: The Development of Parks and Playgrounds in Selected Canadian Prairie Cities: 1880-1930. Wolfville: 1989.

Dictionary Entry Markham, S.E. “Mabel Peters.” Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1998. [also accessible at http://www.biographi.ca/EN/ShowBio.asp?BioId=41770&query]

Articles in refereed/reviewed scholarly and professional journals The journals noted below are the primary refereed/reviewed Canadian journals for leisure scholars and practitioners. They are also the journals that have been the most accessible to students of recreation and leisure. Markham-Starr, S.E. “W. J. S. Walker and the Canadian National Parks Association: Protectors of Canadian Leisure Interests.” Leisure/Loisir 32, no. 2 (2008): 649-680. Markham-Starr, S.E. “Early Efforts to Professionalize Leisure Services in Canada.” Avante 11, no. 1 (2005):15-26. Markham-Starr, S.E. “Reflections from the Garden - A Commentary on „Worlds Apart: Thoughts on a Canadian Association of Leisure Studies.‟” Leisure/Loisir 25 (2000/2001): 27-30. Markham, S.E. and D. Gilhooly. “Review of Models of Change, by Mark E. Havitz.” Journal of Applied Recreation Research, 22 (1997): 174-178. Markham, S.E. “The Early Years - 1944 to 1951.” Recreation Canada 53 (July 1995): 6-16. Markham, S.E. “PRAC and CP/RA Magazines.” Recreation Canada 53 (July 1995): 39-44. Markham, S.E. “Overview.” Recreation Canada 53 (July 1995): 85-87. Markham, S.E. “Editorial: Refocus on Our Roots.” Recreation Canada 51 (March 1993): 7. Markham, S.E. “Editorial: Crisis, Danger, Opportunity.” Recreation Canada 50 (May 1992): 4. Markham, S.E. “Our Leaders Speak Up.” Recreation Canada 50 (May 1992): 15-19. Markham, S.E. “CP/RA‟s Research Policy.” Recreation Canada 49 (December 1991): 35-36. Markham, S.E. “Editorial: Mutually Beneficial, Sharing Resources, Sharing Costs.” Recreation Canada 49 (October 1991): 4. Markham, S.E. “Rural Recreation: The Quintessential Partnership.” Recreation Canada 49 (October 1991): 12-14. Markham, S.E. “The Impact of Prairie and Maritime Reformers and Boosters on the Development of Parks and Playgrounds, 1880 to 1930.” Loisir et Société/ Society and Leisure 14 (Spring 1991): 219- 233. Bella, L. and S.E. Markham. “Parks First: Patriotic Canadians in Support of National Parks and Tributary Highways,” Recreation Canada 42 (December 1984): 15-17. Susan E. Markham-Starr Page 8 of 18

Markham, S.E. and C.R. Edginton. “The Common of Halifax: Canada‟s First Park,” Recreation Canada (February 1979):12-17.

Refereed conference proceedings and abstracts The list which follows includes only those papers presented at conferences for which there were published refereed abstracts or proceedings. In each case, a proposal was submitted to the conference organizers and was subjected to a refereed process. The following presentations were successful in the review process and thus included in the abstracts and proceedings. In the case of the 1994 Commonwealth Congress proceedings, an additional refereed process was added to adjudicate papers for the proceedings document. Markham-Starr, S.E. “The Halifax Common: 250 Years of Community Use and Debate (cows, cricket, circuses, Catholics, The Stones and The Friends)” In Ontario Research Council on Leisure 2009 Symposium Book of Abstracts, pp. 26-28. Edited by H. Mair and E. Sharpe. Ottawa: University of Ottawa, 2009. Markham-Starr, S.E. “Spreading “The Gospel of a „Wise Use of Leisure‟” In Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Twelfth Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, pp. 268-271. Edited by P.A. Morden, S. Hepplethwaite and R. Hopp. Montreal: Concordia University, 2008. Markham-Starr, S.E. “Back to the Sources: Using Primary Source Materials in Leisure History Education” In Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Twelfth Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, pp. 272-275. Edited by P.A. Morden, S. Hepplethwaite and R. Hopp. Montreal: Concordia University, 2008. Markham-Starr, S.E. “The Girl From Vermont: Was She Part of Our Radical Roots? Or Were Our Roots Really Radical?” In Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Eleventh Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, pp. 380-384. Edited by T. Delamere, C. Randall and D. Robinson. Nanaimo: Malaspina University-College, 2005. Markham-Starr, S.E. and T. Delamere. “„Canada Needs You‟: The Jan Eisenhardt Story.” In Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Eleventh Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, pp. 385-390. Edited by T. Delamere, C. Randall and D. Robinson. Nanaimo: Malaspina University-College, 2005. M. Squires and S.E. Markham-Starr. “Decision-making at the Lower Kananaskis River: An Investigation of Planning and Management for a River Resource.”In Abstracts of Papers Presented at the Tenth Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, pp. 317-319. Edited by E.L. Jackson. Edmonton: University of Alberta, 2002. Markham-Starr, S.E. “Selby Walker and the Canadian National Parks Association: Protectors of the Banff Environment.” In North American Society for Sport History Proceedings, pp. 101-102. Edited by C. Parratt. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa, 2000. Markham, S.E. “Celebrating Women in the Parks: From Goddesses to Ministers of the Crown.” In Celebrating the Parks: Proceedings of the First Australian Symposium on Parks History, pp. 5-20. Edited by E. Hamilton-Smith. Melbourne, Australia: Rethink Consulting P/L, 1998. Markham, S.E. “The Canadian National Parks Association - Volunteer Advocates Trying to Form the Parks in their Own Image.” In Celebrating the Parks: Proceedings of the First Australian Symposium on Parks History, pp. 245-251. Edited by E. Hamilton-Smith. Melbourne, Australia: Rethink Consulting P/L, 1998. Markham, S.E. “The Indelible Mark of Springfield College: Its Role in Developing Recreation Leadership in Canada, 1915 to 1935.” In North American Society for Sport History Proceedings, pp. 28-29. Edited by C. Parratt. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa, 1997. Markham, S.E. “Early Efforts to Professionalize Leisure Services in Canada.” In Abstracts of the Eighth Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, pp. 181-185. Ottawa: University of Ottawa, 1996. Markham, S.E. “Recreation and Sport as a Antidote to Economic Woes: The Great Depression in Canada.” In North American Society for Sport History Proceedings, pp. 15-16. Edited by N. Bouchier. Hamilton, ON: McMaster University, 1995. Markham, S.E. “Pressure Groups and Canadian Recreation Services in the 1930‟s.” In North American Society for Sport History Proceedings, pp. 29-31. Edited by N. Bouchier. Hamilton, ON: McMaster University, 1994.

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Markham, S.E. “Advocates for National Recreation Services in the 1930‟s Well-being? Work? War?” in Access to Active Living: Proceedings of 10th Commonwealth and International Scientific Congress, pp. 87-92. Edited by F.I. Bell and G.H. Van Gyn. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, 1994. [see the note above re: the extra refereed adjudication process for the proceedings of this congress] Markham, S.E. “Advocates for National Recreation Services in the 1930‟s Well-being? Work? War?” in Access to Active Living: Abstracts of 10th Commonwealth and International Scientific Congress, p. 123. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, 1994. Markham, S.E. “The Canadian National Parks Association: Grass Roots Advocates for National Change” in Access to Active Living: Abstracts of 10th Commonwealth and International Scientific Congress, p. 124. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, 1994. Markham, S.E. “Computer Assisted Research Tools in Recreation” in Access to Active Living: Abstracts of 10th Commonwealth and International Scientific Congress, p. 125. Victoria, BC: University of Victoria, 1994. Markham, S.E. “The Impact of Prairie and Maritime Reformers and Boosters on the Development of Parks and Playgrounds 1880-1930.” Leisure Challenges: Proceedings of the Sixth Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, pp. 144-149. Edited by B.J.A. Smale. Waterloo, ON: Ontario Research Council on Leisure, 1990. Markham, S.E. “The Development of Parks and Playgrounds in Canadian Prairie Cities, 1880-1930.” In Abstracts of the Fifth Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, pp. 3-4. Halifax: Dalhousie University, 1987. Markham, S.E. “The Halifax Common: An Example of Nineteenth Century Leisure Service Delivery” in Proceedings of the Third Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, pp. 453-470. Edited by T.L. Burton. Edmonton, AB: The University of Alberta, 1981.

Papers delivered at refereed presentations The list which follows includes only those papers presented at conferences for which there were not published refereed abstracts or proceedings as noted in the section above. In each case, a proposal was submitted to the conference organizers and was subjected to a refereeing process. The following presentations were successful in that process. Markham-Starr, S.E. and H. Reid. “Entrepreneurial Skill Development.” Workshop presented at the Society of Park and Recreation Educators Teaching Institute, Salt Lake City, UT, February 2001. Markham, S.E. “Leisure and the National Council of Women of Canada.” Paper presented at the International Conference on Women and Leisure, Athens, GA, May 1995. Markham, S.E. “The Canadian National Parks Association - Recreation History and the Profession.” Paper and discussion presented at the Ontario Research Council on Leisure Conference, Waterloo, ON, April 1995. Markham, S.E. “The Development of Parks and Playgrounds in Canadian Prairie Cities: 1880-1930.” Paper presented at the Canadian Parks/Recreation Association Conference Research Symposium, Regina, SK, 1991. Markham, S.E. “The Reformers and the Boosters in the Development of Canadian Parks and Playgrounds: 1880-1930.” Paper presented at the Recreation Resource Centre of Nova Scotia Research Symposium, Halifax, NS, 1990. Markham, S.E. “Urban Reform and Civic Boosterism in the Development of Canadian Parks and Playgrounds: 1880-1930.” Paper presented at the Research Symposium of the National Recreation and Parks Association, San Antonio, TX, 1989. Markham, S.E. and T. Delamere. “Policy Making in Municipal Recreation Service Delivery.” Paper presented at the Recreation Resource Centre of Nova Scotia Research Symposium, Truro, NS, November 1988. Markham, S.E. “The Impact of Urban Reform and Civic Boosterism on Recreation Policy.” Paper presented at the First World Congress on Free Time, Leisure and Society, Lake Louise, AB, May 1988. Markham, S.E. “The Impact of Urban Reform and Civic Boosterism on Recreation Policy.” Paper presented at the Recreation Resource Centre of Nova Scotia Research Symposium, Halifax, NS November 1987.

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Markham, S.E. “The Halifax Common: An Example of Nineteenth Century Leisure Service Delivery.” Paper presented at the Third Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Edmonton, AB, August 1981. Edginton, C.R. and S.E. Markham. “The Common of Halifax: Canada‟s First Park.” Paper presented at the Research Symposium of the National Recreation & Park Association Congress, New Orleans, October 1979.

Papers delivered at professional meetings, conferences and seminars Markham-Starr, S.E. “Spreading “The Gospel of a „Wise Use of Leisure‟” Paper presented at the Recreation Nova Scotia Research Symposium, October 2008. Markham-Starr, S.E. “The Girl From Vermont: Was She Part of Our Radical Roots? Or Were Our Roots Really Radical?” Paper presented at the Recreation Nova Scotia Leisure, Recreation and Health Promotion Research Symposium, October 2005. Markham, S.E. “Issues in the Changing Face of Recreation.” Presenter in panel at the Recreation Association of Nova Scotia Conference, White Point, NS, October 1997. Markham, S.E. “The Future of Professional Education for Leisure.” Presenter in panel at the Recreation Association of Nova Scotia Conference, Dartmouth, NS, November 1995. Markham, S.E. “The Canadian National Parks Association and Federal Recreation Services.” Presentation at the Dalhousie University Leisure Studies Seminar, Halifax, NS, March 1992. Markham, S.E. “Parks and Playgrounds in Maritime Cities.” Paper presented at the Dalhousie University Leisure Studies Seminar, Halifax, NS, March 1989. Markham, S.E. “The Impact of Urban Reform and Civic Boosterism on Recreation Policy.” Paper presented at the Dalhousie University Leisure Studies Seminar, Halifax, NS, March 1988. Markham, S.E. “Pressure Groups and Decision Makers in Municipal Recreation Service Delivery, 1910- 1914.” Research Lecture presented to the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, The University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, January 1987.

Commissioned works and special assignments Consultation with Parks Canada, regarding the nomination of Mabel Peters for recognition by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board. Markham-Starr, S.E. and T. Delamere. “I Remember - Jan Eisenhardt.” Globe and Mail, March 22, 2005, p. S9. Markham-Starr, S.E. on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies. “The Canadian Association for Leisure Studies and the SSHRC Transformation Process.” 2004. Delamere, T. and S.E. Markham-Starr. Nomination of Jan Eisenhardt for a Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Malaspina University-College, 2003 - degree granted June 2004. [This nomination was based on my research on “Pressure Groups and Canadian Recreation Services in the 1930‟s.”] Markham-Starr, S.E. “Three Decades of Recreation and Tourism at Malaspina: Serving the Needs of the Profession and the Students.”Research Project for Malaspina University-College, 2001. Markham-Starr, S.E. “Accomplishments Later in Life.” For Bethany Lifeline Calgary‟s “Celebration of Centenarians” commemorative booklet, 1999. Markham, S.E. and J. Wright. Responsible for the research and writing of articles for the 50th Jubilee Commemorative Edition of Recreation Canada for the Canadian Parks/Recreation Association, 1995. Markham, S.E.“Rural Recreation Bibliography.” Prepared for the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, May 1992. Markham, S.E. and B. Robertson. “Policy on Research.” Policy prepared for the Canadian Parks/ Recreation Association, May 1989.

Websites developed “Selected Publications, Presentations and Manuscripts” this is a compilation of my scholarly output on website http://www2.acadiau.ca/~markham/publish&present/index.htm “Canadian National Parks Association” on Acadia Open Archive website http://openarchive.acadiau.ca/cdm-CNPA/browse.php?CISOROOT=/CNPA

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“Research Bibliography „Women - the Invisible Pioneers in Recreation and Leisure‟” originally prepared for the International Conference on Women and Leisure, May 1995, now on website http://www.acadiau.ca/~markham/Invisible_Pioneers/ “Research Bibliography `Pressure Groups and Canadian Recreation Delivery” on website http://www.acadiau.ca/~markham/Pressure%20Groups/ “Research Bibliography The Development of Parks and Playgrounds in Selected Canadian Prairie Cities 1880-1930 on website http://www.acadiau.ca/~markham/Parks%20and%20Playgrounds/ “Acadia Recreation and Leisure OnLine” – active 1999 to 2005 - no longer online

Public speaking engagements related to my academic expertise “The Halifax Common: 250 years of community use.” Presentation to the Halifax Regional Municipality staff as part of the Recreation Management fundraising for the Lyle Davis fund, June 2008. “The Halifax Common: 250 years of community use.” Presentation to the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia, January 2008. “History of the Halifax Common.” Presentation at the founding meeting of the Friends of the Common, April 2007. “The Girl From Vermont.” Presentation at the Faculty Research Showcase, Acadia University, March 2006. “The Past of the Two Solitudes.” Plenary Session Speaker at the Eleventh Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Nanaimo, BC, May 2005. “The Un-Canadians.” Member of a panel discussion at the showing of The Un-Canadians as part of the events honouring Jan Eisenhardt on the occasion of his honorary degree from Malaspina University- College, June 2004. “Celebrating Women in the Parks: From the Goddesses to the Ministers of the Crown.” Presented as an Acadia Lifelong Learning Centre Presentation, September 2001. “Celebrating Women in the Parks: From the Goddesses to the Ministers of the Crown.” Presented as a Malaspina University College Public Presentation, March 2001. “Celebrating Women in the Parks.” Presentation at the Huggins Science Seminar, Acadia University, May 2000. “Celebrating Women in the Parks.” Presentation at the Third Annual Faculty Research Showcase, Acadia University, March 2000. “Connecting To Our Radical Roots.” Presentation at the British Columbia Parks and Recreation Association Island Rendezvous, March 2000. “Revisiting Our Radical Roots: Leisure, Politics and the Search for Power.” Introductory Keynote at the Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Acadia University, May 1999. “Celebrating Women in the Parks: From the Goddesses to the Ministers of the Crown.” Presented at the Dinner Meeting of the Canadian Federation of University Women, Acadia University, April 1999. “The Canadian National Parks Association; An Early Parks Pressure Group.” Presentations at the Second Annual Faculty Research Showcase, Acadia University, March 1999 and the Huggins Science Seminar, May 2000. “Celebrating Women in the Parks: From the Goddesses to the Ministers of the Crown.” Presented as part of the Red Deer College Humanities and Social Sciences Speakers‟ Series, February 1999. “Celebrating Women in the Parks: From the Goddesses to the Ministers of the Crown.” Invited keynote presentation at the International Parks History Symposium “Celebrating the Parks, Mt. Buffalo, Australia, April 1998. “The Canadian National Parks Association: Volunteer Advocates Trying to Form the Parks in Their Image.” Presentation at the International Parks History Symposium “Celebrating the Parks, Mt. Buffalo, Australia, April 1998. “Recreation and Sport as an Antidote to Economic Woes: The Great Depression in Canada.” Invited presentation at Charles Sturt University, Albury, Australia, April 1998 “The Canadian National Parks Association: Volunteer Advocates Trying to Form the Parks in Their Image.” Presentation at the Centennial Parklands Business Breakfast, Sydney, Australia, April 1998.

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“An Historical Perspective on Issues in the Changing Face of Recreation. Has Anything Really Changed?” Presentation to the Royal Australian Institute of Parks and Recreation, Brisbane, Australia, April 1998. “Celebrating Women in the Parks: From Goddesses to a Minister of the Crown.” Presentation at the University of Waterloo, Recreation and Leisure Studies Graduate Students‟ Seminar, March 1998. “Our Foremothers and Forefathers: The Impact of the National Council of Canada and the Canadian National Parks Association on Canadian Leisure Services,” Invited presentation at Red Deer College, February 1998. “Our Foremothers and Forefathers: The Impact of the National Council of Canada and the Canadian National Parks Association on Canadian Leisure Services,” Invited presentation at Malaspina University College, January 1998. “Continuity and Change in Canadian Recreation Service Delivery in the 1930‟s - The YMCA Case.” Invited keynote presentation at the University of Waterloo Graduate Students Research Symposium, May 1996. “Rural Recreation.” Invited presentation at the Conference of the Saskatchewan Regional Recreation Associations, February 1992.

Other public speaking engagements related to my professional and personal expertise and interests “Vocation: The Things I Love To Do” Sermon at Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, Nov., 2009. The Practice of the Presence of God.” Sermon at Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, April, 2007. “Exploring Peace.” Sermon at Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, April, 2006. “Exploring Hope.” Sermon at Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, March 2005. “God‟s Calling; Our Vocation.” Sermon at Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, March 2004. “Meaning of Prayer.” Sermon at Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, March 2003. “Listening to the Still Small Voice.” Sermon at Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, March 2002. “Spiritual Places.” Sermon at Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, September 1999. “Leisure.” Sermon at Manning Memorial Chapel, Acadia University, March 1999.

Papers/works/research in progress Revision of Markham-Starr, S.E. “A History of Leisure Provision in Canada.” In Leisure for Canadians. (2nd edition). Edited by R. McCarville & K. MacKay. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.[I was invited by the editors to write this chapter] Revision of Markham-Starr, S.E., “Public Recreation.” In Introduction to Recreation and Leisure. (2nd edition) Champaign, IL.: Human Kinetics Press.[I was invited by the Human Kinetics Press editors to design the content and write the Canadian public recreation content for this chapter] Canadian National Parks Association project: With the assistance of the University Arches staff, there will be continued editing and updating the CNPA and OpenArchive website Margaret Marshall Saunders project: With the assistance of the University Archivist, I will be moving this collection to the OpenArchive website. “Margaret Marshall Saunders and the Development of Supervised Playgrounds in Halifax, Nova Scotia” project: Work on an article and presentation based on this research is in progress Ongoing update of research bibliographies on website.

Consulting and other professional activities which require research or scholarly competence, editorial and refereeing duties Managing Editor of PHENex http://ojs.acadiau.ca/index.php/phenex, 2009-present Co-facilitator of the Collaborative Research Working Seminar: UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Cultural Heritage and Tourism – Global Initiatives, Management and Policy Issues held at Mount Saint Vincent University, 2008 Consulting work for Ekistics Planning and Design and associated professionals. I have participated in bids for several plans related to recreation and parks. Consulting work for Environmental Design and Management on the following projects: Leisure Plan, Fredericton, New Brunswick, 2000 Western Common, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, 1998

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Reviewer for Journal of Applied Recreation Research, Leisure/Loisir Reviewer for Loisir et Société/Society and Leisure Member of the Editorial Board and reviewer for Avante, 1995-2005 Chair of the Editorial Committee of the Canadian Parks/Recreation Association and thus, Editor of Recreation Canada, 1991-1993 Member of the Editorial Committee of the Canadian Parks/Recreation Association 1990-1991 Reviewer for the Leisure Research and the Humanities topical area for the NRPA Symposium on Leisure Research, October 2001

Service on external grant committees Invited to be a member of the SSHRC Committee reviewing leisure research proposals, 2006. Invited to be a member of the external review group for the Research Contributions Program of the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute, 1989-1994

Active participation in and leadership given to professional conferences, workshops, symposia, etc. Chair of the Nominations Committee for the General Meeting of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies, May 2011 Session moderator for the Ontario Research Council on Leisure Symposium, April 2009 Reviewer of papers for the Ontario Research Council on Leisure Symposium, April 2009 Chair of the Nominations Committee for the General Meeting of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies, May 2008 Session moderator at the 12th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, May 2008 Reviewer of papers for the Twelfth Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, 2008 Chair of the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association Integrated Research Dissemination Strategy Task Group, 2006 Participant in the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association National Research Forum, December 2005 Session moderator at the 11th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, May 2005 CALS Representative at the Council of University Professors and Researchers Forum and General Meeting at the Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference, May 2005 CALS representative at the National Health and Wellness Seminar, November 2004. Participant in the Delphi Study “Bridging the Two Solitudes: Identifying Research Priorities and Barriers to Link Leisure Research and Practitioner Communities” for the 11th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, 2004-2005 Chair of board meetings and general meeting of the Canadian Association for Leisure Studies, 1999-2002 and 2002-2005 Coordinator of the CALS submission to the SSHRC Transformation Process, 2004 Coordinator of conference planning for the 9th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, held at Acadia University, May 1999 Session chair at the 8th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, May 1996 Round Table convenor for “Computer Assisted Research - Round Two” at the North American Society for Sport History Conference, May 1995 Workshop leader for “Women - The Invisible Pioneers in Recreation and Leisure” at the International Conference on Women and Leisure, May 1995 Round Table convenor for “Computer Assisted Research” at the North American Society for Sport History Conference, May 1994 Member of the 1993 planning group for the International Conference on Women‟s Leisure, May 1995 Session chair for the Philosophy and History of Leisure session of the 7th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, May 1993

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SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Service to the University and the Academy

Recreation Management Program Advising external transfer students Program Coordinator for the Recreation Management Program, 1995-1999 Coordinator of the BRM Honours Program, 1998-2000 Chair of the Recreation Management Curriculum Committee, 1987/88 to 1992/93, 1994/95 Faculty Advisor for the Acadia Recreation Club, 1991/92

School of Recreation Management and Kinesiology Coordinator for the Sport Management Specialization, 1994-1996 Assistant to the Curriculum Coordinator for Sport Management, 2001-2003 Curriculum Coordinator of the School Honours Programs, 2001 to present Chair of the School Sport Management Specialization Task Group, 1991-1993 Chair of the School Library Committee, 1987-1993 Library Liaison, 2010/11 Member of the School Computer Committee, 1995/96 Member of the School Committee to Review the Director, 1994/95 Member of the School Selection Committee for Position 30312, 1994/95; 30315, 1996; 30312, 1997; 30303 & 30316, 1998/99; 30305, 2003/04; 30401, 2004/05; 30310, 2009/10 Member of the School Department Review Committees, 1991/92, 1999/2000, 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04, 2005/06, 2007/08, 2010/11 Member of the Centre for Lifestyle Studies Committee, 1995-1997

Faculty of Professional Studies Chair of the Fund for Scholarly Development Committee, 1999, 2000, 2003/04, 2005/06 Member of the ad hoc Committee to amend the FPS Constitution, 2005/06 Nominated for the Acadia University Board of Governors, 2005, 2008 Member of the Faculty Planning Committee, 1996, 1998 - 2001

Acadia University Senate Member of the Senate, 1994-1997, Fall 1998, 2003-2006, 2006-2009, 2009-2011 Chair of the Senate ad hoc Committee on Students with Disabilities that Affect Learning, 2006 Chair of the Senate Archives Committee, 1999-2004 Chair of the Senate Nominating Committee, 2006-2009 Chair of the Senate Bylaws Committee, 2010/11 Member of the Senate Executive, 2005/06, 2010/11 Member of the Honorary Degrees Committee, 2010/11 Member of the Honorary Degrees Subcommittee on Guidelines and Policy, 2011 Member of the Learning Commons Steering Committee, 2008-2010 Member of the Senate Nominating Committee, 2005-2009 Member of the Senate ad hoc Committee to Examine the Graduation Ceremony, Winter 2005 Member of the Senate Graduate Studies Committee, 2001/02, 2002/03 Member of the Senate Archives Committee, 1993-1999, 2004-2007, 2007-2011 Member of the Senate Library Committee, 1988-1992 Member of the Senate T.I.E. Committee, 1990/91

Acadia University Chair of the University Chaplain Search Committee, 2007 Chair of the Computer Services Users‟ Committee, 1991-1994 Chair of the Computer Services Policy Committee, 1989-1991

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Chair of the CSPC Committee to revise its Terms of Reference, 1990/91 Co-Chair of the University “New Faculty Orientation” Sessions, 1989, 1990, 1996-2002 Developed websites for New Faculty Orientation, 1999-2001 Leader in New Faculty Orientation, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 Co-Facilitator of an Arrival and Survival discussion group during Welcome Week, 2006, 2007 Vice-Chair for Faculty of Professional Studies for the Community Campaign portion of Acadia‟s “Tides are Turning” Financial Campaign, 2006/07 Member of the Chaplaincy Committee, 2010 Member of the Sabbatical Leave Committee, 2009/10 Member of the School of Music Departmental Review Committee, 2009/10 Member of the Program Review Team for the Acadia University School of Music, 2006 Member of the Presidential Search Committee, 2002/03 Member of the Library Review Committee, 2002 Member of the Acadia Community, Social and Economic Entrepreneurship Program (ACSEEP) Planning Committee, 1999-2003 Member of the University Appeals Committee, 1997/98 Member of the University Review Committee, 1995-1997 Member of the Judicial Appeals Committee, 1995-1997 Member of the Computer Services Users‟ Committee, 1994/95 Member of the Information Resources Advisory Committee, 1992-1994 Member of the Committees to adjudicate SSHRC Grants, 1990-1993, 1996-1998 Member of the University Nominating Committee, 1991-1993 Member of the Employee Recognition Subcommittee of the Equity Committee, 1992/93 Member at Large (Policy Development) of the Acadia University Club, 1990-1992 Member of the War Memorial House Renovations Committee, 1990/91 Member of the Judicial Board, 1988-1990 Judge at the ACSBE Research Competition, 2000, 2004, 2008 Presenter at Acadia University‟s Counselling Centre‟s Workshops on Writing Résumés and Preparing for Interviews, March and November 1991

Acadia University Faculty Association Active participant in the creation and use of AUFA-OPEN as a communication tool, 2003/04 Member of the AUFA Nominating Committee, 1992/93 Member of the AUFA Group Insurance Committee, 1992/93 Member of the AUFA Financial Benefits Committee, 1991-1993 Treasurer of the Acadia University Faculty Association, 1991/92

Other Universities and Colleges Member of the Program Review Team for the Brock University Recreation and Leisure Studies Program, 2006 Co-nominator of Jan Eisenhardt for an honorary degree from Malaspina University-College, 2003 Member of the M.E.S. thesis committee for Megan Squires‟ thesis “River Recreation Use on the Lower Kananaskis River,” University of Waterloo, 2000/01 Member of the M.A. thesis committee for Fern Delamere‟s thesis “A Critical Examination of Fear of Violence as a Form of Social Control and the Impact of this Fear on Women‟s Leisure Experience,” Dalhousie University, 1998/99 External reviewer of the application of Dr. Doug Nichols for promotion to full professor, University of Victoria, 1995

Professional Organizations and Programs Ontario Research Council on Leisure Member, 1993-present

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Canadian Parks/Recreation Association General Member, 1973-2000 Chair of the Integrated Research Dissemination Project Task Group 2006 Member of the Integrated Research Dissemination Project Task Group 2005 CALS liaison to CPRA, 2005-2007 Chair of the Editorial Committee, 1991-1993 Member of the Editorial Committee, 1990-1995 Participant in the workshops to review and reposition Recreation Canada, 1994-1995 Member of the Fiftieth Anniversary Committee, 1990-1995 Co-director of Fiftieth Anniversary Research Project, 1992 Co-coordinator of the Fiftieth Anniversary Publication, 1991-1995 Canadian Association for Leisure Studies General Member, 1981-present Board Member, 1993-1999 Past-President, 2005-2008, 2008-201, 2011-2014 President, 1999-2002, 2002-2005 Chair of the Nominations Committee, 2008, 2011 Member of the Bid Selection Committee for CCLR13, 2008 Liaison to the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, 2005-2008 Liaison to the CAHPERD Council of University Professors and Researchers, 2005-2008 Representative in the SSHRC Transformation Process meetings, 2004 Representative to the General Assembly of the Canadian Federation of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2001-2005, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011 Coordinator of Congress Planning for CCLR9, 1996-1999 Prepared the successful bid for the 9th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, 1996 Liaison to the Society of Park and Recreation Educators, 1995-1997 Managed the CALS Electronic Mail project, 1993-2007 CAHPERD, now Physical and Health Education Canada General Member, 1992-1997, 2010-2011 Member of the Council of University Professors and Researchers, 1994-1997 Contributor to the Council of University Professors and Researchers meeting, 2005 CALS liaison to CUPR, 2005-present Reviewer for Avante Member of the team creating PHEnex – a new online journal based at Acadia University Managing Editor of PHENex http://ojs.acadiau.ca/index.php/phenex National Recreation and Parks Association General Member, 1991-2002 Member of the Society of Park and Recreation Educators, 1991-2002 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation General Member, 1992-1997 Member of the American Alliance for Leisure and Recreation, 1992-1997 North American Society of Sport Management General Member, 1994-1996 North American Society for Sport History General Member, 1994-present Member of the Computer Committee, 1995-1997 World Leisure and Recreation Association General Member, 1987-1989, 1994-present Contributor to the Task Force and Commission on Women‟s Issues, 1988-1999 Nominated for the Board, 1988

Service to the Community

Based on Academic and Professional Expertise Glooscap OnLine Community Access Network Founding Director, 1995 In charge of developing the Memorandum of Association and Bylaws, 1995

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KenWo Golf and Country Club Chair of the Ladies Division Handicap Committee, 2007 Successfully completed the RCGA Handicap Certification Seminar and Examination, 2006 Chair of the Ladies Division Match Committee, 2006 Member of the Ladies Division Match Committee, 2005 Member 2003-2008, 2011 Volleyball Nova Scotia Secretary, 1987-1989 In charge of revising the Memorandum of Association and Bylaws, 1989 Wolfville Recreation Commission Chairperson, 1991, 1992 Commissioner, 1990-1992 Wolfville Resolution Run Co-chair, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Based on Membership and Commitment to Community: Acadia Chorus Stage Manager for the Missa Gaia performance, 2005 Acadia Cinema Co-operative Shareholder Member, 2003-present Atlantic Theatre Festival Occasional volunteer, 2000-2003 Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run for the Cure – Wolfville Site Fundraiser [most funds raised at Wolfville site, 2005, 2009 & 2010] Volunteer 2007, 2008, 2009 Route Coordinator, 2010 Promotions and Media Coordinator, 2010, 2011 Canadian Federation of University Women/Wolfville Member, 2004/05 Assistance with the Book Sale, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Deep Roots Music Festival Member, 2004-present Sponsor, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 Volunteer, 2006 Fundy Film Society Member, 2003-present Manning Memorial Chapel Choir Assistance with tour to Scotland and England, 2006 Valley Voices of Women for Peace Assistant Stage Manager for Nuclear Follies, 2009 Wolfville Triathlon Festival Volunteer 2010, 2011 Women of Wolfville Assistance with the WoW production, 2006 Assistant Stage Manager, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Co-chair of the Props Committee, 2008, 2009 Chair of the Props Committee, 2010, 2011 ______Updated August 30, 2011

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