The recreator: Volume1, Issue 2
The Recreator is CTR’s departmental newsletter that was first published in Oct 2020, and features stories and announcements from our faculty, students, and alumni.
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The recreator: Volume 1, Issue 1
Greetings from the Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation. I am pleased to have the opportunity to introduce this inaugural newsletter to you.
Grad Student Wins Research Award
Kim Barbosa, CTR Masters student majoring in Therapeutic Recreation, was awarded a National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) Research Grant to evaluate the current outcomes, perceptions and barriers of Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) interventions in clinical settings with an emphasis in behavioral health settings.
Casey Johnson Hired as Kernersville’s First Inclusion Coordinator and ADA Compliance Officer
CTR graduate student Casey Johnson was hired as the Town of Kernersville’s first Inclusion Coordinator & ADA Compliance Officer. This year, she participated in a video commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act. Casey is completing her capstone research and will graduate with her Masters in Parks and Recreation Management degree in December.
UNCG Researcher Examines role of Urban Parks
For most of us, a day at the park means a picnic with family, live music, or a Friday night movie on the lawn.
For Dr. Benjamin Hickerson, it means data collection, critical analysis, and an exploration of the role of parks in communities.
Researchers explore wellness, campus inclusion
When we talk about inclusivity on college campuses, there’s a population that often gets left out of the conversation: students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD).
Sharon Williams, CTR Alum, Advocates for Adaptive Recreation
It really kind of opened me to see the uniqueness of everyone’s ability. It’s not a disability. It’s a uniqueness of your ability.
Undergraduate Student receives award for outstanding service
Savanna Thomas always knew she wanted to work with kids; she just wasn’t sure what form it would take. UNC Greensboro helped her find that niche, and in the fall, Thomas was officially recognized for her outstanding leadership and service.