1. Name: Dr. Jeffrey Jacobs 2. Formal Education NRPA Accreditation VITA 2005-2010 University of Minnesota, Ph.D. 2004 Division of Recreation, Park, and Leisure Studies University of Michigan, M.S.W. 1994 Major: Interpersonal Practice School Social Work Certification University of Michigan, Teaching Certification 1991 Major: Social Studies Minor: History University of Michigan, B.A. Sociology 1991 3. Professional Experience, 2005-2010 Associate Professor Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administration Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 2009 - Pres Assistant Professor 2003-2009 Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administration Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA Instructor/Teaching Assistant 2001-2003 Division of Recreation, Park, and Leisure Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Trail Staff, Wilderness Inquiry Minneapolis, MN Summer Camp Director, Camp Henry, Newaygo, MI Director/Owner, Out On A Limb, San Luis Obispo, CA 2001 - Pres 2001 - Pres 2000 - Pres a. University Adventure Travel Leadership Experience Belize: 8 day adventure travel & tourism course 2010 Mexican Riviera: 8 day cruise and adventure travel trip 2009 Costa Rica: 10 day adventure travel & tourism course 2008 Greece: 10 day adventure travel & tourism course 2007 Montana d Oro: Leave No Trace course camping trip 2007 Costa Rica: 10 day adventure travel & tourism course 2006 Kern River, California: white water rafting and camping field trip 2006
4. Certifications American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Advanced First Aid Lifeguard Ropes Courses Incorporated High Ropes Course and Team Building Instructor 5. Teaching Related Activities, 2005-2010 a. Courses Taught California Polytechnic State University, California REC 101 Introduction to Recreation, Parks, & Tourism REC 205 Leadership in Recreation, Parks, & Tourism REC 275 Challenge Course Leadership & Facilitation REC 302 Environmental and Wilderness Education REC 330 Directed Field Experience REC 360 Assessment and Evaluation of Recreation, Parks, & Tourism REC 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates REC 412 Adventure Travel & Tourism REC 412 Cruise Travel & Tourism REC 415 Adventure Programming & Planning REC 460 Research in Recreation, Parks, & Tourism REC 461 Senior Project REC 465 Internship REC 500 Individual Study REC 599 Thesis in Recreation, Parks, & Tourism b. Senior Project and Student Supervision Senior Project Supervisions: 83 Supervisions 2005-2010 Student Supervisions (Internships, Independent Study, and Field Experience) 116 Supervisions 2005 2010 c. Student Advising 2005 2010 Advising load = 366 students d. Graduate Students 2005 2010 Advisor for 8 graduate students
6. Professional Growth and Development, 2005-2010 a. Publications Jacobs, J., Bricker, K., Gordon, N., Hendricks, W., Goldenberg, M., Greenwood, J.B. (2010). An Outdoor Bill of Rights for California Children. Parks & Recreation, 45 (1), 31-37. Jacobs, J. & Archie, T. (2008). Investigating Sense of Community in First-Year College Students, Journal of Experiential Education, 80 (3), 282-285. Jacobs, J. & Garst, B. (2007). Teens Today: What s the Big Deal? Taking a Look at In Issues for Teens. Camping Magazine, 80 (6), 4-51. Jacobs, J. (2007). The Camp Settings, Setting Campers Up for Success. Camping Magazine, 80 (4), 50-51. McAvoy, L., Smith, J., Rynders, J., & Jacobs, J. (2007). A modified outdoor adventure program serving individuals with cognitive disabilities who present serious accommodation challenges. Research in Outdoor Education Vol. 8, publication of the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors, Cortland, NY. Jacobs, J. (2007). Head, Heart, Hands, and Health Developed at Summer Camp. Camping Magazine, 80 (3), 12-13. Jacobs, J. & Vester,V. (2006) Factors that Motivate Parents to enroll children in Summer Camp Programs. Camping Magazine, 79 (1), 65-66. Jacobs, J., McAvoy, L., & Bobilya, A. (2005). An Analysis of the Effects of Summer Camp Employment on Emotional Intelligence. Research in Outdoor Education Vol. 7, publication of the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors, Cortland, NY. (peer reviewed) Bobilya, A., McAvoy, L., Kalish, K. & Jacobs, J. (2005). A Mixed-Method Investigation of the Solo in a Wilderness Experience Program. Research in Outdoor Education Vol. 7, publication of the Coalition for Education in the Outdoors, Cortland, NY. (peer reviewed) b. International/National Presentations Jacobs, J., Schmillen, J., Greenwood, J., Hendricks, W., Goldenberg, M. (2010) Connecting Kids, Creeks, and Critters: The chances and challenges of connecting kids with nature. American Camp Association National Conference, Denver, CO. Jacobs, J., Schmillen, J., Greenwood, J., Goldenberg, Hendricks, W.W., M. Bricker, K., Gordon, N., Voorhees, C. (2009) Getting Youth Outdoors, The Chances and Challenges. Annual International Conference of the Association for Experiential Education. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Greenwood, J.B., Hendricks, W.W., Bricker, K., Goldenberg, M., Jacobs, J., Voorhees, C. (2009). Ethnicity, physical activity levels, and use of parks and other outdoor spaces: Evidence from California. 2009 National Recreation and Park Association Annual Congress, Leisure Research Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT. Jacobs, J. & Garst, B. (2008). Eight Steps to Quality Youth Development in Camp. The 36 th Annual International Conference of the Association for Experiential Education, Portland, OR. Jacobs, J. (2008). Fostering a Sense of Community Experientially. The 36 th Annual International Conference of the Association for Experiential Education, Portland, OR. Jacobs, J. (2008). The forgotten campers, Counselors in Training: Ways to focus on your CIT program to help your camp and campers thrive. American Camp Association National Conference, Nashville, TN. Jacobs, J. (2008). Hey, They Like Me Here Fostering a Sense of Belonging. American Camp Association National Conference, Nashville, TN. Gordon, N., Hendricks, W. W., Bricker, K. S., Goldenberg, M., Greenwood, J., Jacobs, J., & Voorhees, C. (2008). Youth outdoors: Developing their rights and understanding their perspectives. 2008 National Recreation and Park Association Congress, Baltimore, MD. Jacobs, J. (2007). Investigating Sense of Community in First Year College Students. Symposium on Experiential Education Research, Little Rock, AR. (peer reviewed) Jacobs, J. (2007). The Value of Experiential Education. The 35 th Annual International Conference of the Association for Experiential Educational, Little Rock, AR. Jacobs, J. & Archie, T. (2007). The Influence of Sense of Community on Student Persistence. Research Poster. The 26 th Annual Conference on the First Year Experience, Dallas, TX. (peer reviewed) Jacobs, J. (2007). The Missing Piece Meets Camp A Sense of Belonging. American Camp Association National Conference, Austin, TX. Holman, T.; Hemmer, G.; Kafsky, J.; Bobilya, A. J; McAvoy, L.; Lindley, B.; Thompson, T.; Jacobs, J.; Padgett, M. (2007). Trends and Issues in Outdoor Education Programs. Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education National Conference, Asheville, NC. (peer reviewed) Jacobs, J. (2006). Fostering a Sense of Belonging. 25 th Annual Conference on the First Year Experience, Atlanta, GA.
McAvoy, L., Smith, J., Rynders, J., & Jacobs, J. (2006). A modified outdoor adventure program serving individuals with cognitive disabilities who present serious accommodation challenges. Coalition for Education in the Outdoors, Eighth Biennial Research Symposium. Bradford Woods, IN. (peer reviewed) Jacobs, J. (2006). The Economic Impact of Summer Camps. Camping Research Symposium, Linking to Professionals, Chicago, IL. (peer reviewed) Jacobs, J. (2006). The Missing Piece Meets Camp A Sense of Belonging. American Camp Association National Conference, Chicago, IL. Jacobs, J. (2005). Low Prop & No Prop Team Building Initiatives. Association for Experiential Education, Annual International Conference, Tucson, AZ. Jacobs, J. (2005). Research Roundtable Discussant. Symposium for Experiential Education Research, Tucson, AZ. (peer reviewed) Jacobs, J. (2005). Factors that Motivate Parents to enroll children in Summer Camp Programs. Camping Research Symposium, Linking to Professionals, Orlando, FL. (peer reviewed) Jacobs, J. (2005). Creating a Caring Camp Community through Intentional Staff Training. American Camp Association National Conference, Orlando, FL. c. Regional and Local Presentations Greenwood, J.B., Bricker, K., Voorhees, C., Hendricks, W.W., Goldenberg, M., Jacobs, J. (2009). Level of physical activity, activity choice, and California State Parks. 21 st Annual Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, NY. Greenwood, J.B., Goldenberg, M., Jacobs, J., Hendricks, W.W., Bricker, K.S., Voorhess, C. (2009). A qualitative investigation of youth interests in the outdoors and the California Children s Outdoor Bill of Rights. 2009 California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference Leisure Research Symposium, Santa Clara, CA. Greenwood, J.B., Hendricks, W.W., Bricker, K.S., Goldenberg, M., Voorhess, C., Jacobs, J (2009). A preliminary analysis of youth attainment of the California Children s Outdoor Bill of Rights. 2009 California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Training Conference Leisure Research Symposium, Santa Clara, CA. Greenwood, J.B., Goldenberg, M., Jacobs, J., Hendricks, W.W., Bricker, K., Gordon, N., Voorhees, C. (2009). California Youth and the Outdoors: The Children s Outdoor Bill of Rights. 2009 Hands on Health Conference, San Luis Obispo, CA.
Jacobs, J. (2008). What's Happening with Camper Enrollments and Staff Recruitment? American Camp Association, Southern California Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. Jacobs, J. (2008). Selling the Importance of the Camp Experience Using ACA Research: Creating a Powerful Message in 30 Seconds or Less. American Camp Association, Southern California Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. Jacobs, J. (2007). Experiential Education in the Classroom. Association for Experiential Education West Region Conference. El Capitan Canyon, CA. Jacobs, J. (2006). Learn Experientially about Models and Theories of Adventure Education. Association for Experiential Education West Region Conference. Livermore, CA. Jacobs, J. (2005). Factors that Motivate Parents to Enroll Children in Summer Camp Programs. California & Pacific Southwest Recreation & Park Training Conference. Sacramento, CA. Jacobs, J. (2005). Great Leadership What Does It Take? California and Pacific Southwest Recreation & Park Training Conference. Sacramento, CA. Jacobs, J. (2005). Outdoor Education & Leadership. CampWest Conference. Riverside, CA. Jacobs, J. (2005). A Caring Camp Community, CampWest Conference. Riverside, CA. d. Reviewer of Professional Publications 2005-2010 Journal of Experiential Education (10 articles reviewed) 2005-2010 Camp Research Symposium (85 Submissions Reviewed) e. Grants 2008 Sence Foundation, Submitted a Grant Request to Support Building Accessible Playgrounds. ($10,000, funded) 2007 California State Park Grant, California Opinions and Attitudes Survey on Outdoor Recreation, co-investigator. ($93,300, funded) 2007 ARI Campus Competitive Grant, California Polytechnic State University, California Opinions and Attitudes Survey on Outdoor Recreation, coinvestigator. ($96,260, funded) 2007 Submitted a Grant Request to the Whale Tail Grant Program for Assessing the Outcomes and Impacts of Youth Environmental Education Programs. ($9,972, funded) 2007 Submitted a grant proposal for the Paul P. Fidler Research Grant considering the Impact of Sense of Community on First Year Student Retention. ($5000)
2007 Association for Experiential Education Research Contract, Values of Experiential Education Contract. ($1,500, funded) 2006 Received a Center for Teaching and Learning Grant for developing a National Park Impacts Simulation. ($5,672) 2005 Received ARI seed funding to examine Key Leadership Competencies. ($5,000) f. Professional Leadership Positions and Membership Involvement Member, Committee for the Advancement of Research & Eval. 2005 - Pres Appointed by the CEO of the American Camp Association as one of 5 experts in the nation. Serving a 2 nd three year term with CARE to help advance research and evaluation both within the association and the profession. Lead Author & Editor, for the Research Column for the American Camp Association s national publication, Camping Magazine. 2005 - Pres Coordinator, American Camp Association s National Camp Research Symposium. 2005 - Pres Treasurer, Board of Directors, Association for Experiential Ed. 2003-2007 Served a four year term as an elected member of the International BoD for AEE. The Association serves over 2,000 members within 8 geographic regions. Membership Association for Experiential Education American Camp Association National Recreation and Park Association Wilderness Education Association International Ecotourism Society 1994 - Pres 1997 - Pres 2001 - Pres 2003 - Pres 2003 - Pres g. Participant in Workshops and Trainings at Cal Poly 2009 CAFES Mentoring Workshops, Cal Poly, CA 2009 Provocative Perspectives conversations on student success, intellectual freedom, and diversity, Cal Poly, CA 2008 Creating and Using Rubrics, Cal Poly, CA 2008 CAFES Mentoring Workshops, Cal Poly, CA 2008 Provocative Perspectives conversations on student success, intellectual freedom, and diversity, Cal Poly, CA
2008 Student Interaction with Faculty, Cal Poly, CA 2007 Provocative Perspectives conversations on student success, intellectual freedom, and diversity, Cal Poly, CA 2007 CAFES Mentoring Workshops, Cal Poly, CA 2007 Grading Student Writing, CTL, Cal Poly, CA 2007 Student Advising, Instructional Enhancement Committee, Cal Poly, CA 2007 Utilizing Technology in the Classroom, CTL, Cal Poly, CA 2006 Provocative Perspectives conversations on student success, intellectual freedom, and diversity, Cal Poly, CA 2005 Dale Carnegie Workshop 7. Service, 2005-2010 a. University Cal Poly s Integration of Student Learning Committee Cal Poly s Athletic Dept., Faculty Advocate, Women s Soccer First-Year Experience Advisory Committee, Co-Chair 2005 - Pres Preface Discussion Leader 2005-2009 Student Affairs, Fall Retreat Presenter and Discussion Leader 2006 b. College College of Agriculture Recruitment and Diversity Committee 2003 - Pres CAFES Fall Preview Faculty Speaker 2006 College of Agriculture Open House Faculty Speaker 2005 c. Department/Program Outdoor, Adventure, & Resource Rec. Concentration Coordinator 2006 - Pres WOW REC program Orientation Session Coordinator 2006 - Pres Rho Phi Lambda Honor Society, Advisor Cal Poly 2003-2008 Faculty Search Committee 2006-2007 NRM Department Web Page Committee 2005-2007 REC Program Promotions Coordinator 2003-2006 REC Club Advisor 2005-2006 Harbor Festival REC prog. volunteer & fundraising coordinator 2005-2006 Assistant Coordinator annual REC program fundraising event 2005
d. Community Baywood Elementary Playground Committee (chair) 2007 - Pres American Red Cross volunteer & support student club blood drive 1997 - Pres Los Osos Little League team manager & coach 2004 - Pres Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless 2006 - Pres Rancho El Chorro Outdoor School 2006 - Pres South Bay Soccer Association head coach 2005 - Pres Wilderness Inquiry capital campaign, trip development, & trail staff 2000 - Pres Morro Bay Recreation Department team coach 2003 - Pres Harbor Festival volunteer 2005-2007 SLO Parks & Recreation team coach 2005-2007