Dr. Debra Blair

EDUCATION

B.S. Recreation and Park Administration
University of Delaware, May 1983

M.Ed. Recreation and Leisure Studies
Therapeutic Recreation
Temple University, May 1989
Thesis Title:   “The Social Role of the Black Church”

Ed.D Health Education
Therapeutic Recreation
Temple University, May 2000 Dissertation Title: “Multicultural Competency and Multicultural Conflicts Encountered by Entry Level Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists”

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT

Fall 2003                      
Assistant Professor,
Temple University

                                                                       1989-2003                    
Adjunct Instructor,
Temple University                                           

TEACHING

Undergraduate courses taught:

Program and Special Events Planning
Leisure and Tourism in a Diverse Society

Diversity and Leisure/Tourism
Developmental disabilities

ADA:Legal Implications for Sport and Recreation

Introduction to Sport/Recreation for Persons with Disabilities.

Undergraduate supervision:
Senior/Junior Intern Supervision

Coordination of field/practical experiences for students

SCHOOL SERVICE
               

Undergraduate Program Committee

Faculty Responsibility and Student Grievance Committee

STHM Faculty Ombudsperson

STHM Collegial Assembly Chair-Elect

               

RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Diversity Issues                                 Sport and Recreation for Persons with Disabilities
           Inclusion/Integration                             Travel/Tourism and Persons with Disabilities

DevelopmentalDisabilities                     Physical Rehabilitation

 

EXPERIENCE

1993-2003                    
TherapeuticRecreation Manage
St. John of God Community Servies
Westville, NJ

Responsible for the daily operations of the Therapeutic Recreation Program for school and vocational rehabilitation workshop.  Provided therapeutic and leisure services for children and adults with disabilities.

 

1990-1993                    
Project Manager                                   Temple University Philadelphia, PA

Coordinated federally funded grant from U.S. DOE, RSA (Metro-Philadelphia Recreation Network). Responsible for management of a project designed to foster development of a recreation “network for providers and consumers with disabilities.”

           

1989-1990                    
Project Manager
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Coordinated federally funded grant from U.S. DOE, RSA (Inner-City Recreation Integration Program). Responsible for creating social/recreational programs for inner-city youth and adults with disabilities.

 

 1981-1989                    
Graduate Administrative Assistant, Temple University (1986-1989)

Assistant Recreation Leader, Philadelphia Recreation Dept.
(1984-1986)

Activity Aide,
Delaware State Hospital
(1981-1984)

        

 

PRFESSIONAL SERVICE AND INVOLVEMENT

Professional Associations

American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)

Association for Casino Educators (ACE)
Council for Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Educators (CHRIE)

Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMA)

Philadelphia Chapter Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association – BOARD MEMBER – International Special Event Foundation

International Special Event Society (ISES) – BOARD MEMBER

National Employee Recreation Services Association (NERSA)

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE)

American Park and Recreation Society (APRS)

National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS)

Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS)

Pennsylvania Tourism and Lodging Association (PTLA)

BOARD MEMBER – Hospitality and Tourism Education

Philadelphia Employee Recreation Services (Phil/Aers)

Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA)

Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA)

Northeast Chapter of TTRA (NETTRA)

Conferences

The RNC is Gone: Now What? Temple University Rock Hall, Philadelphia, PA. September 1999.

Economics of Sport Conference Temple University Rock Hall, Philadelphia, PA. February 2000.

Economics of Sport Conference Temple University Rock Hall, Philadelphia, PA. February 2001.

Economics of Sport Conference Temple University Rock Hall, Philadelphia, PA. February 2002.

Economics of Sport Conference Temple University Rock Hall, Philadelphia, PA. March 2003.

Presentations

DeShields, G.L. & Barber, E.H. The Role of Industry Relations Personnel in Academic Programs. CHRIE Conference, Orlando, FL. August 2002.

Barber, E.H. Trends in Tourism and Hospitality Education: Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals – Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Philadelphia, PA. April 2002.

Barber, E.H., Parkhouse, B.L., & Tedrick, R.E. The Examination of Research Published In the Journal of Sport Management from 1991 to 1996. NASSM Conference, Buffalo, NY. June, 1998.

Frater, J. & Barber E.H. The Economic Impact of Tourism: Jamaican Residents’ Perceptions. RCRA Conference Research Symposium, Virginia Beach, VA. November, 1997.

Barber, E.H., Parkhouse, B.L., & Tedrick, R.E. The Development of and Instrument to Examine the Adequacy of Research Published in the Journal of Sport Management From 1991 Through 1996. NASSM Conference, San Antonio, TX. May, 1997.

Gregory, S. & Barber, E.H. Attitudes and Behaviors of Paratourists in the Delaware Valley. CHRIE Annual Conference, Washington, DC. August, 1996.

Barber, E.H. Computer Applications. Police Athletic League (PAL), Philadelphia, PA. February, 1996.

Barber, E.H. & Montague, J.W. Internship Presentation. Philadelphia/National Employee Services and Recreation Association, Philadelphia, PA. November 1995.

Barber, E. H. & Montague, J.W. Preparing Yourself for Graduate School. American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) - Eastern District Association Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. March 1994.

Barber, E.H. Quality Management Through High Quality Customer Service. State of Massachusetts, Department of Natural Resources' Annual Workshop, Boston, MA. April, 1994.

Barber, E.H. Customer Service Management. Massachusetts State Park and Recreation Annual Conference, Sturbridge, MA. December, 1993.

Barber, E.H. Customer Service Evaluation. Massachusetts State Park and Recreation Annual Conference, Sturbridge, MA. December, 1993.

Barber, E.H., Montague, J.W., Tedrick, R.E., & Shapiro, I.G. Building Communication Bridges Between Faculty and Athletic Administrators. East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. March 1993.

Barber, E.H. How to Motivate Your Part-Time and Seasonal Employees. Resort and Commercial Recreation Association Annual Conference, Asheville, NC. November, 1992.

Barber, E.H. Plateauism in the Workplace. Leisure Research Symposium, NRPA National Congress, Cincinnati, OH. October, 1992.

Barber, E.H. & Magafas, A. Therapeutic Recreation Majors Work Preference. TR Research Institute, Midwest Symposium in Therapeutic Recreation, Springfield, IL. April, 1992.

Barber, E.H. Customer Service Evaluation. Social Aspects and Recreation Research Symposium, Ontario, CA. February, 1992.

Goff, S.J. & Barber, E.H. Program Evaluation. Arch Diocese Of Toledo, Toledo, OH. June 17, 1991.

Barber, E.H. How To Provide High Quality Customer Service. Philadelphia Ranger Corp: Corp-Wide Training Session. Philadelphia, PA. May 22, 1991.

Oliveto, F. & Barber, E.H. Recreation: A Commercial Perspective. First International Youth Fitness Conference. Philadelphia, PA. May 18, 1991.

Barber, E.H. Customer Service Management and Evaluation. Resort and Commercial Recreation Association Regional Conference, Mountain Laurel, PA. April 4, 1991.

Barber, E.H. Staff Motivation: How To Keep the Unmotivated Going. Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, St. Louis, MO. April, 1990.

Barber, E.H. Service Effectiveness: How To Manage Customer Service. Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Association Fall Workshop, Philadelphia, PA. Dec. 1989.

MacNeil, R.D. & Barber, E.H. The Effect of a Client's Age Upon the Employment Preferences Of Therapeutic Recreation Majors. Leisure Research Symposium, NRPA Congress for Recreation and Parks, San Antonio, TX. Oct. 1989.

Barber, E.H. Making the Customer #1. National Forum on Marketing Leisure Services, Cromwell, CT. May, 1989.

Barber, E.H., McGhee, V. & Teague, M.L. Service Management: Marketing the Concept of High Quality Customer Service. Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Springfield, IL. May, 1989.

Barber, E.H. Staff Motivation. Connecticut Recreation and Park Association. March, 1989.

Barber, E.H. Service Management: How To Provide High Quality Service for Your Customers. Bob Artz Programming Forum, Atlantic City, NJ. January, 1989.

Teague, M.L. & Barber, E.H. Descriptive Epidemiology of Leisure Time Physical Activities of Older Adults. Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Lake Geneva, WI. April, 1988.

Barber, E.H. Marketing for the Future: Implications for Parks and Recreation. Connecticut Recreation and Park Association State Conference, Mystic, CT. March, 1988.

Barber, E.H. Analysis of NRPA/AALR-COA Accreditation Procedures. Leisure Research Symposium, NRPA National Congress, New Orleans, LA. September, 1987.

Barber, E.H. & MacNeil, R.D. Preparing Yourself for that Presentation. Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, St. Louis, MO. April, 1987.

MacNeil, R.D. & Barber, E.H. Aging and the Compression of Infirmity: Implications for Recreation Professionals. Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Lake Geneva, WI. April, 1985.

Honors and Awards

Headliner Award – Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association Annual Luncheon, December, 2001.

 

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Refereed Journals

Barber, E.H., Parkhouse, B.L., & Tedrick, T. (2001). “A methodological review of published research in the Journal of Sport Management from 1991 through 1995 as measured by selected criteria. International Journal of Sport Management 2(3).

Barber, E.H. (1992). Therapeutic recreation majors' work preference." Therapeutic Recreation Journal 4.

MacNeil, R.D., Hawkins, D.L., Barber, E.H. & Winslow, R. (1990). "The effects of a client's age upon the employment preferences of therapeutic recreation majors". Journal of Leisure Research, 22(4).

MacNeil, R.D. Hawkins, D.L., Barber, E.H. & Winslow, R. (1990). "Attitudes toward older adults among therapeutic recreation majors at three universities." Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation, 2.

Barber, E.H., (1989)."Customer service: The competitive edge". Journal of Parks and Recreation Administration, 4.

Barber, E.H. (1988). “Analysis of NRPA/AALR-COA accreditation procedures and its impact on accredited recreation education programs". SPRE Annual on Education.

MacNeil, R.D. & Barber, E.H. (1987). "Aging and the compression of infirmity: Implications for recreation professionals". Journal of Expanding Horizons on Therapeutic Recreation.

Trade Journals

Barber, E.H. “Temple University’s new School of Tourism and Hospitality Management.” Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks. 1st Quarter, 2000.

Barber, E.H. “Student Mentors Needed.” HSMAI Newsletter. March 1998.

Barber, E.H. "Customer Service Evaluation." Athletic Business. April 1992.

Barber, E.H. "Greetings From the Student Liaison Committee." Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association: Networks. Spring 1992.

Barber, E.H. "Mapping Your Service Cycle." RCRA: A Journal of the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association. October 1991.

Books

Kraus, R., Barber, E.H. & Shapiro, I.G. (2001). Introduction to leisure services: Career perspectives, Champaign, IL: Sagamore.

Barber, E.H. (2001). Accounting and budgeting. In Parkhouse, B.L. (Ed.). The management of sport: Its foundation and application (3rd Ed.). (pp. 382-395). St. Louis: Mosby.

Barber, E.H. (1996). Accounting and Budgeting. In Parkhouse, B.L. (Ed.). The management of sport: Its foundation and application (2nd Ed.). (pp. 343-362). St. Louis: Mosby.

Degree Program Proposals

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration – Tourism Concentration (Ph.D./BA) Degree Proposal. Temple University 2000. (Approved for implementation by Temple University Board of Trustees, May 2001).

Masters in Tourism and Hospitality Management (MTHM) Degree Proposal. Temple University, 1997. (Approved for implementation by Temple University Board of Trustees, May 1998).

Bachelors of Science (BS) in Tourism and Hospitality Management Degree Proposal, Temple University, 1997. (Approved for implementation by Temple University Board of Trustees, May 1998).

Manuscripts and Reports

Results of Attendee surveys. “Customer Satisfaction of the KitchenAid Culinary Showcase – The Book and The Cook” Research reports written in conjunction with W. Roehl. Fort Washington, PA. Spring 2003.

Results of Attendee surveys. “Customer Satisfaction and Economic Impact of Sunoco Welcome America Festival” Research reports written in conjunction with W. Roehl. Philadelphia, PA. Summer 2002.

Results of Attendee surveys. “Customer Satisfaction of the KitchenAid Culinary Showcase – The Book and The Cook” Research reports written in conjunction with W. Roehl. Philadelphia, PA. Spring 2002.

Results of Attendee surveys. “Customer Satisfaction and Economic Impact of Sunoco Welcome America Festival” Research reports written in conjunction with W. Roehl. Philadelphia, PA. Summer 2001.

Results of Attendee surveys. “Customer Satisfaction and Economic Impact of Sunoco Welcome America Festival” Research reports written in conjunction with W. Roehl. Philadelphia, PA. Summer 2000.

Results of a Faculty survey. "Work/Family Conflict: Faculty Stress." Presented to the Administration, Faculty Development Committee and SCSU Faculty, Southern Connecticut State University. 1989.

Results of a study. "The Status of Wellness Programs in Connecticut Public School Districts." Presented to the Connecticut State Board of Education and the Organization of Connecticut Public School Administrators. 1989.

Conducted and submitted Conference Evaluation Report to the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association of the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association's Annual Conference. 1986 and 1987.

Editorial Assistant for New Horizons in Professional Training in Recreation Service for Handicapped Children and Youth, John A. Nesbitt, Editor, 1983.

Funded Proposals

Philadelphia Regional Tourism Council $100,000

Student Development Proposal funded through Provost ($1000), Temple University. Student Networking Social for HSMAI Student Liaison Committee, October, 1997.

Provost Award for the investigation of Tourism and Hospitality Management Programs at Temple University, Summer 1996, ($5000).

Faculty Development Proposal funded for maximum ($1500), Southern Connecticut State University. Project Director for Research and Seminars on Faculty Stress at SCSU. Spring, 1989.

Research Proposal for funding, Connecticut State Board of Education. Printing and Postage Costs. Fall 1988.

Faculty Development Proposal funded for maximum ($1500), Southern Connecticut State University. Coordinated seminar: "Leisure in Retirement: Developing Leisure Lifestyles for Later Years". Spring, 1988.

Unfunded Proposals

Proposal for Hospitality Specific Computer Laboratory ($250,000), Link to Learn Grant, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education, March 2002.

 

SERVICE RELATED ACTIVITIES

National

Host Committee Member, American Hotel and Lodging Association Annual Conference & Leadership Forum, April 2002.

Manuscript Reviewer for Prentice Hall, Inc. for new Introductory Tourism Text, March, 1998.

Manuscript Reviewer for Simon & Schuster, Tourism Business Text, October 1997.

Manuscript Reviewer for publications in Journal of Legal Aspects of Sport, 1996-1997.

Coordinator of Student Volunteers, NESRA National Conference, Philadelphia, PA. April, 1995.

Chair for Curriculum and Professional Preparation Section of the Leisure Research Symposium, NRPA National Congress, Cincinnati, OH. October, 1992.

Host Committee, Affordable Meetings Exposition and Conference Sponsored by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association, Philadelphia, PA. September, 1992

Reviewer of Research Papers for the Leisure Research Symposium, NRPA National Congress, Baltimore, MD. October, 1991.

Evaluation Committee, National Recreation and Park Association-Council on Accreditation (NRPA-COA). 1987 and 1988.

Chair for Education Session, "Uplifting and Updating Recreation and Park Programs and Services". NRPA National Congress, Indianapolis, IN. October, 1988.

Manuscript Reviewer for publication in Therapeutic Recreation Journal. 1985 and 1988.

Coordinator for the Philosophical and Historical Aspects of Leisure Behavior section of the Leisure Research Symposium, NRPA National Congress, Dallas, TX. 1985.

Reviewed Recreation Leadership manuscript. Times Mirror/Mosby College Publishing, St. Louis, MO. 1985.

Commonwealth

Hospitality and Tourism Education Committee Board Member, Pennsylvania Travel Council, 2000 – Present.

Governor’s Travel and Tourism Council Board Member, 2000 – present.

Regional

Advisory Committee Member, Hospitalities Technology Program, Community College of Philadelphia, 2001 – 2003.

Board Member, Chair, Student Liaison Committee, HSMAI, Philadelphia Chapter, 1997- Present.

Member of the Board of Directors - Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania, 1996-1999.

1995 Chair Membership Extension and Access to Girl Scout Program Committee for Self-Evaluation Task Force, Girls Scouts of Greater Philadelphia.

1995 Assistant Convention Manager for AAHPERD - Eastern District Association Annual Conference. Springfield, MA. Feb. 28 - March 5.

1994 Convention Manager for AAHPERD - Eastern District Association Annual Conference. Philadelphia, PA. March 9 - 13.

State Representative for Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA). 1990-present.

Panel member at the Iowa Parks and Recreation Association's Fall Workshop, "Recreation Research: Challenges, Competition and Communication". 1986.

Local

Board Member – OIC – Opportunities Inn, Philadelphia, PA 2003 – Present.

Moderator, Building Owners and Managers Association, The RNC and Security, March 2000.

Moderator, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, The RNC is Coming, Are You Ready, February 2000.

Board of Governors Advisory Board Member for Philadelphia High School Academies; Hospitality, Restaurant, and Tourism Academy, 1996 - Present.

Consultant for examination questions and Oral Interviewer for positions within the Department of Recreation, City of Philadelphia Personnel Department, 1991.

Recreation Planning Consultant, Depallo Design and Planning, Conshohocken, PA. 1990-Present.

Playground Design Committee, Lincoln Elementary School, Iowa City Community School District. 1984-1985.

 

INSTITUTION INVOLVEMENT

Course Taught 2000 – 2003

2000 – 2001 – THM W312 - Spring
THM 352 - Summer
THM 502 - Summer

2001 – 2002 – THM W312 - Spring
THM 352 - Summer
THM 502 - Summer

2002 – 2003 – THM 100 - Fall
THM 352 - Summer
THM 502 – Summer

Advisement
Internship Supervision

THM 280 Internship I – 8 advisees average per semester
THM 380 Internship II – 8 advisees average per semester
THM 566 Graduate Internship – 5 advisees average per semester

Institutional Involvement – Committee Membership

University

1997-1998 Temple University; Faculty Senate Steering Committee.

Temple University; Board of Trustees Hospitality Task Force

1996-1998 Temple University; Faculty Senate Oversight Committee.

Temple University; Educational Policies and Programs Committee, Admission Committee.

1996-1997 Temple University; Chair: Educational Program and Policy Committee

Temple University; Provost Committee for Curriculum in Hospitality Management

Temple University; Search Committee, Director for Intellectual Heritage.

Temple University; Search Committee, Director of University Core and Transfer.

Temple University; Implementation of Kearney Report Subcommittee, Academic Issues Workgroup.

Temple University Team Member at the Epiphany Institute, George Mason University, Fairfax, Va., January 1997.

1993-1994 Temple University; Secretary, Faculty Senate.

1992-1993 Temple University; Academic Planning Council, Subcommittee on Graduate Education and Research.

Temple University; Student Recruitment and Retention Committee, Task Force on Coordination of Advertising, Marketing and Publications

1991-1998 Temple University; Educational Program and Policy Committee.

Temple University; Faculty Senate, Representative Senator for the College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

1990-1993 Temple University; Faculty Senate Student Affairs Committee.

1988-1989 Vice President of Academic Affairs', Institutional Assessment Committee, Southern Connecticut State University.

1987-1989 University Curriculum and Instruction Committee (UCIC), Southern Connecticut State University.

Chair, UCIC Subcommittee, Assessment of Academic Distribution of SCSU Undergraduates.

UCIC Subcommittee, Internships and Co-operative Education.

College

1997-1998 Chairperson; Graduate Council, College of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance.

Chairperson; Study Leave Committee, College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

1993-1994 President; College Assembly, College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Chairperson; Graduate Council, College of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance.

Chairperson; Study Leave Committee, College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

1992-1993 President Elect; College Assembly, College of Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

1992 College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Graduate Council Subcommittee on Academic Grievance Procedure.

1990-1998 College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; Graduate Council and Research and Study Leaves Committees.

1990-1991 College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance; Applied Strategic Planning Committee, Ad Hoc Committees for Computer Applications Course, College-wide Teaching Strategies Course, and Recreation Management/Sport Management Merger.

1989-1991 Member-at-Large, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Temple University.

1987-1988 Professional Development Committee, School of Education, Southern Connecticut State University.

1985-1987 General Education Coordinating Committee, College of Liberal Arts, The University of Iowa.

School

1998 - Present Member Dean’s Executive Committee for The Fox School of Businesss and management and the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management.

1998 - Present Ad Hoc Member of all committees detailed in the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management By-laws, Temple University.

Department

1991- 1998 Graduate Coordinator, Department of Sport Management and Leisure Studies, Temple University.

Sport and Recreation Management Program Coordinator, Department of Sport Management and Leisure Studies, Temple University.

1997-1998 Tourism and Hospitality Management Program Coordinator, Department of Sport Management and Leisure Studies.

1988-1989 Sabbatical Leave Committee, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Southern Connecticut State University.

1986-1987 Undergraduate Committee, The Department of Leisure Studies, The University of Iowa.

Accreditation Committee, The Department of Leisure Studies, The University of Iowa.

1984-1986 Undergraduate Committee, Recreation Education Program, The University of Iowa.