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Rick Harwell
- Associate Professor of Practice
- Office:
- AGLS 457
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- (979) 314-8153
Education
- Undergraduate Education
- B.S. in Education (Parks & Recreation), Memphis State University (1979)
- Graduate Education
- Certificate, Nonprofit Management, Duke University, Raleigh, NC (1996)
- AbD (all but dissertation) Recreation & Leisure Sciences, University of Utah, (1985-1988)
- M.S. in Education (Parks & Recreation), Memphis State University (1980)
- Awards
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
- Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Division of Recreation & Park Administration, Memphis State University
- Outstanding Service Award, Division of Recreation & Park Administration, Memphis State University
- Inspirational Student Award, Recreation/Leisure Department, University of Utah
- Executive Fellow Award, Armed Forces Recreation Society of the NRPA
- Jerome and Jeanette Cohen Research Award, American Humanics
Areas of Expertise
- HMGT Administration/Management/Leadership
- Leadership of High Adventure Outdoor Pursuits
- Human Resources/Law/Risk Management
Professional Summary
Rick’s professional experience includes serving as a Tennessee State Park Ranger, Parks & Recreation Director in Unalaska, Alaska and Assistant City Manager in Whittier, Alaska. He has spent forty plus years in the HMGT/RPTS profession, teaching for the U. S. Army and Navy MWR and at several colleges and universities including the University of Memphis, the University of Utah, East Carolina University and Clemson University. He has visited all 63 of our National Parks in the United States and has visited all seven continents.