News
GEC's in RTH
RPM 316, Leisure and Older Adults now has SBS (social behavioral science) marker!
Offered this Fall 2008, T/TH 11:00-12:15, HHP 347; CRN 81032
Other GECs in RTH department include:
RPM 101 (SBS)
HTM 251 (GL)
Pre-Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Students seeking admission into a Master of Science program in OT or
PT may declare a major in Recreation and Parks Management, with an emphasis
in Therapeutic Recreation.
[read more]
UNCG Student Sustainability Survey
A report on the main findings from the Spring 2008 UNCG Student Sustainability Survey.
[view survey]
Pet Partners Program
The Pet Partners program prepares handlers and their pets to work in animal assisted activities and animal assisted therapy programs.
[read more]
[information on the Oct. 25th Pet Partners class]
Wheelchair Biking
Four of Dr. Lin Buettner's Therapeutic Recreation students participated in a wheelchair biking program at Whitestone-A Masonic and Eastern Star Community.
[Wheelchair Biking Research Video]
Simple Pleasures Manual
The Simple Pleasures research team investigated the effects of 30 handmade recreational items on the behavior of nursing home residents with dementia. Twenty-three items were found therapeutically valuable in nursing home use. The Simple Pleasures manual includes instructions for building and directions for using these items.
[To order a manual]
New Search Feature for HTM Jobs
Check out the new hcareers Quick Job Search box on the Hotel
Restaurant Management, or Travel and Tourism Management
web pages.
Therapeutic Recreation And Inclusive Networks (TRAIN)
Research on best practices in inclusive community recreation currently being
conducted in RTH.
[ read more ]
Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Alumni Voices
A Few Words From Graduates
of Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Matthew Althaus
Class of '02
BS-Leisure Services Management
"After seeing so many of my other friends from school struggling to find jobs, I am now convinced that the practicum and internship experiences prove to be the most beneficial form of study I gained through the RPT department."
Matthew is Assistant Aquatics Director at the Anderson Area YMCA
Heather Whann Choplin
Class of '81
BS-Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Education
"My outdoor recreation experiences at Piney Lake and my internship in Wyoming have stayed with me and helped me in all my outdoor recreation jobs and adventures. "Hands on" training was the key. Great Memories"!
George Crooker
Class of '98
BS-Leisure Services Management
"My degree helped me to prepare for life. I will always look upon my time spent at UNCG favorably."
George is the Branch Director of the High Point Family YMCA
Daniela Dimitrov
Class of '02
MS-Travel, Tourism, Commercial Recreation
"A wonderful team of educators and friends, this is my memory of RPT's staff. I had the opportunity to enoy the benefits of professional inspiration and human understanding. The qualification I received, particularly for my concentration of study, is absolutely satisfactory to me. I wouldn't change it for another school's training in the same subject. Also, the lifelong memories I cherish for my professors and the rest of the staff will stay incomparable to any other experience in my mind."
Stephanie Tramontana Dumey
Class of 2000
Travel & Tourism Management
My experiences at UNCG were life changing. From the friends I made, the lessons I learned and the education I received, I wouldn't change a thing. I felt the Dept of Rec, Tourism, and Hosp. Management was made especially for me. The courses, practicum and internship and expecially the professors helped prepare me for life after school. If I had to do it all over again...I would choose UNCG & the Dept of Rec, Tourism, and Hosp. Management!
Jennifer Francioni
Class of '07
Travel and Tourism Management
From Byrd’s trade shows to David’s ‘umms’ to Jerrie and UNCG I-dol to steeling candy from Ann, I would not have changed a thing. The RTH department IS the best department on campus. The department is truly passionate about what they do and their students. I appreciate what they taught me in preparation for my professional career and life.
Jennifer is a Public Relations Representative for the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development at the
NC Department of Commerce.
Annie Frisoli
Class of '01
MS in Travel, Tourism, and Commercial Recreation
"My experience with UNCG could not have been more positive. The staff is outstanding, the curriculum is enticing, and the culture is dynamic. The RTH Department takes on more than just a student. They take in another family member."
Annie is an instructor at University of NC at Wilmington
Jennifer Garner
Class of '96
BS-Travel, Tourism, and Commercial Recreation
"The department and it's programs prepared me for the "real world." I have now decided to pursue education and a lot of that is due to the great professors at UNCG. I loved my experience at UNCG"!
Shannon Ivester
Class of '00
BS-Leisure Services Management
"I had a great time at UNCG! It was an honor to be taught by the
best in the business"!
Shannon is the Associate youth Director at the West Forsyth Family
YMCA
Lisa Kiser
Class of '96
BS-Therapeutic Recreation
"The RPT Program at UNCG helped me transition into a Therapeutic Recreation Career by teaching program planning, program implementation, documentation and program evaluation. I now have the experience I need to think "outside the box" and plan innovative program for my clients."
Deborah Meridith
Class of '87
BS-Therapeutic Recreation
"UNCG assisted me with a huge transition in my life. Throughout my years at the university, I was unable to decide what I was suppose to do for the rest of my life. Changing my major from Zoology to Therapeutic Recreation was the answer. The professors made the transition easier. I appreciate their dedication for my graduation. I now have my own nonprofit in recreation therapy called KopperTop Life Learning Center. Thank you!"
Deborah is the Director of KopperTop Life Learning Center
Kimberly Miller
Class of '98, '01
BS-Therapeutic Recreation, MS-Therapeutic Recreation
"The personal investment that the faculty and staff make in their students creates a caring and supportive environment that is like having a second family/home. Instead of forcing me to structure myself around my education, my education was structured around me which allowed my passion for my line of study to grow. They not only prepared me for my professional career, but also gave me the skills, knowledge, support, and motivation to make my dreams come true."
Kim is the Project Coordinator for Partnership F.I.V.E.
Dixie Penn
Class of '83
BS-Therapeutic Recreation
"After being a stay-at-home mom and raising 4 children, I went back to school and started a career at age 42. My experience at UNCG opened my mind to a brand new world. It increased my self confidence as well as improved my planning, organizational, and communication skills. My passion for Parks and Recreation has grown over the years, and I credit so much of this to UNCG."
Dixie is the Director of the Madison-Mayodan Recreation Department
Kevin Raper
Class of '95
BS-Travel, Tourism, and Commerical Recreation
"The UNCG (LES Dept.) basically saved my college career. I, like many other students, was bored with the "13th" grade curriculum. After speaking with Dr. Sellers one time, I was given a gleam of hope for my future. The classes were informative, focused, and prepared me for my career."
Kevin is the General Manager of the Park Lane Hotel
Nikki Reynolds Neuman
Class of '00
MS-Travel, Tourism, & Commercial Recreation
"Earning my degree gave me an opportunity to work with the best RPT professors in the field. Through their guidance and support, I gained the confidence, knowledge, and skill that I needed to pursue my career in the Event Planning field."
Lee Schneiderman
Class of '93
BS-Travel, Tourism, and Commercial Recreation
"I value the education I received from UNCG and the Department of Leisure Studies, and just want to say Thank You"!!!!!
Lee is the VP of Decorative Fabrics, Loomcraft Textiles
Donnie Underwood
Class of '85
BS-Leisure Services Management
"As the saying goes...you can't build a house upon the sand..." "Your professional career deserves and requires a firm, stable foundation. UNC-Greensboro provided me with the sound learning and growth opportunities that allowed me to build upon. With over 22 years in leisure services management, I can honestly attest to the fact that UNC-G was the rock that I built my "house" upon."
Donnie is the Park Planner at the City of Roanoke
Gina Weeks
Class of 97'
BS-Therapeutic Recreation
"My experience at UNCG led me to a profession that I am truly meant to do in this life. My internship led me to a job that I have been at for 6 years now. Everything I learned in my years studying therapeutic recreation, I have been using on a daily basis for the past 6 years at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home. I felt well prepared by UNCG to take on my job, and I had some of the best professors at UNCG. I still keep in touch, and also supervise some therapeutic recreation interns. UNCG has a great therapeutic recreation program that prepares students for their future careers! Personally, UNCG helped me learn how to work with the aged, and individuals with disabilities. The (LES, RPT) program at UNCG is excellent and worth checking into!"
Regina is the Director of Activities at the Masonic and Eastern Star Home in Greensboro, NC
Suzanne Williams
Class of '04
Leisure Services Management
I feel extremely fortunate to have been a student in the RTH department (formerly RPT). I've worked on campus for over 10 years in a variety of positions and the things I learned in my leisure service management classes have been invaluable to me professionally. Currently I assist event planners with their parking and campus access needs. It's a challenging position; never a dull moment. Thankfully the program planning experience I gained as a student prepared me well for this type of work. My classroom, group project, practicum and internship experiences have proven extremely beneficial. Still, more than anything, it is the faculty I remember and appreciate most of all. They were very supportive of me as a nontraditional student. Their phenomenal dedication to the learning process and to individual students is what really makes this department and this program so special.
Suzanne is the Assistant Director of Parking Operations & Campus Access Management at UNCG.
Andria Johnson York
Class of '04
Leisure Services Management
I returned to UNCG in 2002 as an adult student and graduated in 2004 with a B.S. in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (Leisure Service Management). Since January of 2005 I have been working at my dream job as the Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs for the Girl Scouts, Tarheel Triad Council. My husband and I live on-site at Keyauwee Program Center, which is the resident summer camp and year-round program facility for the local Girl Scouts. I never would have been prepared for this job had I not been a part of the great RPT program at UNCG! I've also tried to stay in contact with the practicum and internship program through the department and have had some great rec students come down and work with us.
Andria is the Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs for the Girl Scouts, Tarheel Triad Council