Curriculum Vitae

Rob Porter827 West Chase Street

Macomb, IL 61455(309) 318-0231 (Home)

r-porter@wiu.edu (Work)robporter2000@gmail.com (Personal)

EDUCATION

1998-2001 Doctor of Philosophy: University of Georgia, Athens, GA, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. (7/01)Research interests: Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Justice, Outdoor Recreation User Environmental Attitudes and Behaviors, Environmental Sociology.

1996-1997 Master of Science: SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. (8/97) Area of Emphasis: Outdoor and Environmental Education

1984-1988 Bachelor of Science: Houghton College, Houghton, NY, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. (6/88)Area of Emphasis: Outdoor Recreation and Camp Administration, Minor in Biology with field emphasis.

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT

2009 – Pres. Assistant Professor, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University.

2008 – 2009 Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Human Performance and Recreation, The University of Southern Mississippi.

2002 – 2005 Assistant Professor, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.

2001 – 2002 Assistant Professor, Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL.

1998 - 2001 Teaching/Research Assistant, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

1997 – 1998 Lecturer, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY.

1996 – 1997 Graduate Assistant, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland, Cortland, NY.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE

1996-1997 Research and Development/Quality Control Assistant, Cortland Line Company, Cortland, NY

1994-1996 Camp Director, The Salvation Army, Rochester, NY

1992-1994 Executive/Camp Director, Hornell Area Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Hornell, NY

1991-1992 Community Center/Camp Director, The Salvation Army, Philadelphia, PA

1990-1991 Registered Representative, Prudential Insurance Company, Buffalo, NY.

1989-1990 Maintenance Manager, ServiceMaster Corporation, St. Vincent’s Hospital, New York, NY.

Seasonal Positions

2004 Program Director, Star Lake Camp, Bloomingdale, NJ.

1997 Day Camp Director, Lime Hollow Nature Center, Cortland, NY.

1985- 1991 Various Program and Leadership Positions, Salvation Army Camps, Star Lake Camp, Bloomingdale, N.J; Camp Ladore, Waymart, PA.

1988 Biological Research Intern, Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Alabama, NY. Cooperative study of Mallard duck nesting sites with Cornell University, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Contractual Work/Grants

2014 Arbor Day Foundation Tree Planting Project, Submitted through Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development Inc., $13,085. In review.

2014 Schuy-Rush Lake Bike Hiking Trail, Submitted through Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development Inc., received 8/1/14, $16,200.

2013 W. Illinois Cooperative Weed Management Area Formation (IL). Submitted through Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development Inc., $113,735. Not Received.

2013 Arbor Day Foundation Tree Planting Project, Submitted through Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development Inc., $13,000, received 1/15/13.

2012 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Challenge Partnership Handshake Program, Indian Creek Multi-Use Trail. Submitted through Mark Twain Lake, $62,477 ($21,000 with matching funds of $41,477), received 11/27/12.

2012 Promoting Forest Health and Reducing Threats: Linking Professional Knowledge and Student Learning in Forest Redesign, Submitted through Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development Inc., via the IL Department of Natural Resources. United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Not received. $190,945.

2011 McDonough County, Illinois, Food Production Initiative: Request for Start-up Funding for Equipment and Technical Support, Submitted through Prairie Hills Resource Conservation and Development Inc., United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, $7,480, received 2/17/11.

2011 McDonough County, IL Community Food Initiative, Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program, United States Department of Agriculture. Not received. $199,000

2011 Managing Visitor Impact from Bouldering at Stone Fort/Little Rock City: Analysis of Biophysical Impacts. Tri-Star, Inc. $3000

2006 Ecotourism in the Southeastern United States, Southern Mississippi State University, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. $3000

2004 Environmental Education Regarding Shrubland Restoration and Golden-winged Warblers in Sterling Forest State Park, Biodiversity Research Institute. $12,100

2004 Habitat Restoration for Golden-winged Warblers at Indian Hill, a Bird Conservation Area within Sterling Forest State Park, Sterling Forest State Park, New York State Wildlife Grant, Department of Environmental Conservation. $60,000

2003 Applying Science to Sustainability, Department of Biology, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY. $1000

2002 Determining Acceptable Carrying Capacities for Recreation Use in the Tallulah Gorge: An Analysis of Visitor Crowding and Environmental Impacts, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Tallulah Gorge State Park, Tallulah Gorge, GA. $20,000

2000 Environmental Interpretation and Research, Sandy Creek Nature Center, Athens, GA. $2500

2000 Environmental Interpretation, USDA Forest Service, Gainesville, GA. $2,000

2000 Trout Stream Habitat Restoration Project, US Forest Service, Gainesville, GA. $1,000

1999 Brook Trout Population Study, US Forest Service, Gainesville, GA. $2,000

1999 Environmental Interpretation, USDA Forest Service, Gainesville, GA. $5,000

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT

Concepts of Leisure, RPTA 110, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL. (Fall 2009-2011).

Academic Advisor, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services, Ithaca College. Advised up to 20 students per semester. (Fall 2002-Present).

Professional Opportunities in Recreation and Leisure, RLST 1030, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia. (Instructor, Fall 1998).

History and Philosophy of Leisure, 661-10300, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services, Ithaca College. (Instructor, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Fall 2003, Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005).

Leisure, Recreation, and Society, HPR 200, School of Human Performance and Recreation, the University of Southern Mississippi. (Instructor, Fall 2008, Spring 2009).

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Studies, RLST 2030, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia. (Instructor, Summer 1999, 2000, 2001).

Programming and Leadership, EDU 228, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland. (Instructor, Fall, 1997; Assistant, Fall, 1996).

Design and Operation of Areas and Facilities, 661-23500, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services, Ithaca College. (Instructor, Fall 2002, Fall 2003, Fall 2004).

Outdoor Adventure Skills, 661- 21600, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services, Ithaca College. (Instructor, Fall 2003, Spring 2004, Fall 2004, Spring 2005).

Ecotourism and Natural Resource Management (Baja, MX; South Island, NZ), 661-27700, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services, Ithaca College. (Instructor, Summer 2003; Winter 2004).

Theory of Recreation Program Planning, HPR 322, School of Human Performance and Recreation, the University of Southern Mississippi. (Instructor, Fall 2008).

Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Awareness, RLST 3310, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia. (Instructor, Summer 1999, Fall 1999, Spring 2000).

Outdoor Living Skills, REC 331, Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (Instructor, Spring 2002).

Research Methods, 661-33200, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services, Ithaca College. (Instructor, Spring 2003, 2004).

Camp Management, HPR 345, School of Human Performance and Recreation, The University of Southern Mississippi. (Instructor, Spring 2009).

Fieldwork II, 661-34800, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services, Ithaca College. (Instructor, Fall 2002, Spring 2003, Spring 2005).

Community Recreation Services for People with Disabilities, HPR 351, School of Human Performance and Recreation, The University of Southern Mississippi. (Instructor, Spring 2009).

Leadership and Administration of Outdoor Pursuits, 661-35400, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services, Ithaca College. (Instructor, Fall 2004).

Camp Counseling and Outdoor Education, REC 360, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland. (Instructor, Spring, 1998).

Research and Evaluation of Recreation, REC 367, Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (Instructor, Fall 2001; Spring 2002).

Perspectives in Outdoor Recreation, RPTA 376, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. (Instructor, Fall/Spring 2009-2013).

Management of Outdoor Recreation Resources, RPTA 377, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. (Instructor, Fall 2009-2012).

Problems in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Independent Undergraduate Research), REC 386, Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (Spring, 2002- Research on the Relationship Between Stress and Leisure).

Research and Evaluation in Recreation and Leisure, RPTA 397, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. (Fall 2012).

Field Placement Practicum, REC/EDU 397, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland, (Practicum Supervisor: Spring 1997; Fall, 1997; Spring, 1998).

Winter Camping, REC 397-530, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland. (Instructor, Spring, 1998).

Fly Fishing, REC 397-540, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland. (Instructor: Spring, 1998).

Issues in Leisure Services, RPTA 399, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. (Fall 2009).

Special Problems in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Independent Study/Projects), RLST 4000, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia, (Instructor, Summer 2000, Environmental Philosophies and Application to Resource Management; Fall 2000, Field Application in Environmental Interpretation).

Wilderness Expedition Leadership, 661-42100, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services, Ithaca College. (Instructor, Spring 2005).

Expedition Leadership, REC 431, Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (Instructor, Spring 2002).

Cultural and Natural Resource Interpretation, HPR 447, School of Human Performance and Recreation, The University of Southern Mississippi. (Instructor, Spring 2009).

Therapeutic Recreation Programming, HPR 451, School of Human Performance and Recreation, the University of Southern Mississippi. (Instructor, Fall 2008).

Environmental Interpretation for Recreation, RLST 4840, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia. (Instructor, Spring 1999, Fall 1999, Fall 2000).

Internship Supervisor, RPTA 499, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. Advised up to 15 students per semester. (Fall/Spring/Summer 2009-2012).

Advanced Administration of Recreation, RLST 5340, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia. (Instructor, Fall 1998).

UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT

International Tourism, RPTA 462, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. (Fall 201).

Fly Fisheries Resource Management, RPTA 450/ZOOL 574, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. (Spring 2011).

Facilities Management, RPTA 482(G), Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. (Fall 2009).

Park and Open Space Planning, RPTA 488(G), Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. (Spring 2010).

Camp Administration, RLST 5430/7430, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia, (Instructor: Spring 1999, 2000).

GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT

Independent Study in GIS and Open Space Planning, RPTA 490(G), Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. (Spring 2010, Spring 2013)

Cultural and Natural Resource Interpretation, HPR 547, School of Human Performance and Recreation, The University of Southern Mississippi. (Instructor, Spring 2009).

Environmental Issues in Outdoor Recreation, REC 565, Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (Instructor, Fall 2001).

Readings in Recreation and Leisure Studies (Independent Study), REC 580, Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (Spring 2002-Readings in Environmental Ethics).

Seminar in Recreation and Leisure, RPTA 600, Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration, Western Illinois University Macomb, IL. (Fall 2012).

Academic Advisor, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. Advised up to 9 students per semester. (Fall 1999- Spring 2001).

COURSES ASSISTED

Survey of New Zealand’s Natural Resources, RLST/FORS/ANTH 4000, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia. (Instructor, Summer 2001).

Camp Leadership, REC 473. Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland. (Trip Leader, Summer, 1997 & 1998).

Outdoor Recreation Activities, REC 474, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland. (Assistant, Fall, 1997).

Wilderness and American Culture, REC 510, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland. (Assistant: Fall, 1997).

Outdoor Pursuits Leadership, REC 698, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, SUNY Cortland. (Assistant: Fall, 1997).

PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES

Porter, R. & McIlvaine-Newsad, H. (2014). Gardening in green space for environmentaljustice: Food security, leisure, and social capital. Leisure/Loisir, 37 (4): 379-395

Porter, R. & McIlvaine-Newsad, H. (2013). How does your garden grow? Environmentaljustice aspects of community gardens. The Journal of Ecological Anthropology, 16 (1): 69-75.

Porter, R. & Tarrant, M. (2005). Wilderness non-use values and environmental justice in the North Georgia Appalachians. Environmental Practice, 7 (2): 108-123.

Bright, A. D. & Porter, R. (2001). Wildlife related recreation, meaning, and environmental concern. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 6 (4): 259-276.

Porter, R. & Tarrant, M. (2001). A case study of environmental justice and federal tourismsites in Southern Appalachia: A GIS application. Journal of Travel Research, 40 (1): 27-40.

Tarrant, M. A. & Porter, R. (1999). Environmental justice and the spatial distribution of fish

advisory areas in the Southern Appalachians: A geographic information systems approach. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 4 (3): 1-17.

MONOGRAPHS

Porter, R, (2009). Environmental Justice and North Georgia Wilderness: A GIS Based Analysis. Saarbrucken, Germany: VDM Publishing.

TECHNICAL REPORTS

Porter, R. (2014.) Visitor Impressions of Recreation Facilities and Natural ResourceManagement at the USACE Tioga-Hammond & Cowanesque Lakes Project. Tioga-Hammond/Cowanesque Lakes, US Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District: Mansfield, PA.

Porter, R. (2012). Managing visitor impact from bouldering at Stone Fort/Little Rock City:Analysis of biophysical impacts. The Triple Crown Bouldering Series/'Wild Trails and Stone Fort, Inc.: Chattanooga, TN.

Porter, R, & Tarrant, M.A. (2004). Determining acceptable carrying capacities for recreation use in the Tallulah Gorge: An analysis of visitor crowding and environmental impacts. Technical Report presented to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Tallulah Gorge State Park: Tallulah Gorge, GA.

PUBLISHED TECHNICAL REPORTS

Tarrant, M.A, Porter, R.P., & Cordell, H.K. (2002). Public attitudes toward forests and forest management in the South. In D. Wear & J. Greis (Eds.), Southern Forest Resource Assessment (pp.175 - 188). (General Technical Report SRS-53). Asheville, NC: USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station. 635 p.

PUBLISHED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Porter, R. and Tarrant, M. (2004). Determining acceptable carrying capacities for recreation use as identified by key stakeholders: A focus group process. Proceedings of the 2004 Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, NY.

Porter, R. and Bright, A. (2003). Non-consumptive outdoor recreation, activity meaning, and environmental concern. Proceedings of the Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, April 6-8, 2003, Bolton Landing, NY. USDA Forest Service General Technical Report NE-317.

BOOK CHAPTERS

McIlvaine-Newsad, H., & Porter, R. (2013). The Birth of the Macomb Community Garden. InT.R. Sadler, H. McIlvaine-Newsad, & B. Knox (Eds.), Local Food Networks and Activism in the Heartland (131-140). Champaign, IL: Common Ground Publishing LLC. NOTE: PEER REVIEWED

Tarrant, M.A. & Porter, R. (2004). Spatial and Temporal Constraints to Natural ResourceRecreation and Tourism: A GIS Perspective. In E. Jackson (Ed.) Constraints to Leisure. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.

SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS

Newton, J. & Porter, R. (April, 2014). Examining environmental justice in context of federal and state lands in Illinois: A GIS Based Case. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Cooperstown, NY.

Porter, R. & Spier, T. (March, 2014). Resource Management for Fly Fisheries: IntegratingEcology and Human Dimensions. Illinois Association of the American Fisheries Society, Bloomington, IL.

Porter, R. & McLean, D. (September, 2013). Environmental justice and sustainability. Iowa Parks and Recreation Conference, Bettendorf, IA.

Porter, R. & Porter, B. (May, 2013). “Agresistance” to agribusiness: A comparison of Wendell Berry’s Fidelity to a community garden. Association for Study of Literature and the Environment 10th Biennial Conference, Lawrence, KS.

Porter, R. & McIlvaine-Newsad, H. (April, 2013). Community gardens and open space access: The benefit of social networks. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Cooperstown, NY.

McIlvaine-Newsad, H. (presenter), & Porter, R. (November, 2012). How does your gardengrow? Using Vandana Shiva’s Earth Democracy as a lens for understanding community gardens. National Women’s Studies Association Annual Conference: Oakland, CA.

Porter, R. (March, 2012). Site planning using GIS: University/agency service learningcollaboration. 9th Biennial University Education in Natural Resources Conference: Ft. Collins, Co.

Porter, R., Patrick Mossman, A., (co-presenters) & McIlvaine-Newsad, H. (October 2011).Community gardens and access to green space for near-poverty populations. American Association for Sustainability in Higher Education: Pittsburgh, PA.

Porter, R. (presenter) and McIlvaine-Newsad, H. (June, 2011). And gardening for all: Access to green space for near-poverty populations. Association for Study of Literature and the Environment 9th Biennial Conference, Bloomington, IN.

McIlvaine-Newsad, H. (presenter), & Porter, R., (March 2011). How does your garden grow?: Community gardens as a community development tool. Society for Applied Anthropology Meetings, Seattle, WA.

Porter, R. & Schoenfelder, E. (March, 2010). Backyard Gardening and Environmental Justice: Inclusive or limited to people with access to land? Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, NY.

Porter, R. and Tarrant, M. (March, 2004). Determining Acceptable Carrying Capacities for Recreation Use as Identified by Key Stakeholders: A Focus Group Process. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, NY.

Porter, R. (March, 2003). Non-consumptive outdoor recreation, activity meaning, and environmental concern. Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, NY.

Porter, R. (August, 2002). A network analysis methodology for examining recreational access and socioeconomic inequality. Rural Sociological Society, 65th Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL.

Porter, R. & Tarrant, M.A. (February, 2002). Wilderness non-use values and environmental justice. Southeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Athens, GA.

Tarrant, M.A., Porter, R., & Cordell, H.K. (November, 2001). Southern residents' values and attitudes toward public and private forests. Southern Forest Science Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Porter, R., & Bright, A.D. (October, 2001). The mediating effects of meaning on the relationship between outdoor recreation and environmental concern. National Parks and Recreation Association Conference, Denver, CO.

Porter, R., & Tarrant, M. (October, 2001). Eastern wilderness and environmental justice: A network analysis. National Parks and Recreation Association Conference, Denver, CO.

Porter, R. & Tarrant, M. (February 2001). Social inequality and wilderness areas: Anetwork analysis. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference, Asheville, NC.

Tarrant, M. & Porter, R. (presenter). (February 2001). Distance education in natural resourcerecreation & tourism planning: A user-interactive DVD. Society of Parks and Recreation Educators Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.

Porter, R. & Nichols, S. (co-presenters). (October 2000). Invited demonstration and discussion:Geographic Information Systems (GIS). National Parks and Recreation Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Porter, R. & Tarrant M. (October 2000). Federal tourism sites and environmentaljustice: A GIS based inquiry. National Parks and Recreation Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Tarrant, M.A. & Porter, R.P. (July, 2000). Environmental justice and the spatialdistribution of tourism sites. The 6th World Leisure Congress, Bilbao, Spain.

Porter, R. & Tarrant, M. (June, 2000). Using GIS to examine federal tourism sites inan environmental justice context. University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) Annual Assembly, 2000.

Tarrant, M. A. & Porter, R. (presenter). (June, 2000). A user-interactive multi-media CD ofoutdoor recreation management. 8th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Bellingham, WA.

Porter, R., Bright, A. D., & Barro, S. (June, 2000). Outdoor recreation meaning andpro-environmental behavior. 8th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Bellingham, WA.

Porter, R. & Tarrant, M. A. (February, 2000). Using Geographic InformationSystems to assess outdoor recreation based environmental justice: A methodological comparison. Southeastern Recreation Research Conference, Charleston, SC.

Porter, R. & Tarrant, M. A. (September, 1999). Distance education on the World Wide Web. National Parks and Recreation Association Conference, Nashville, TN.

ARTICLES, ABSTRACTS REVIEWED

Reviewer. USDA Forest Service. Outdoor Recreation in a Shifting Northern Societal Landscape.

Reviewer. Outdoor Recreation Section, 2004 Leisure Research Symposium, National Parks and Recreation Association Conference. Reno, NV.

Reviewer. Outdoor Recreation Section, 2003 Leisure Research Symposium, National Parks and Recreation Association Conference. St. Louis, MO.

Reviewer. 2002 Southeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Athens, GA.

Reviewer. Management Section, 2000 Leisure Research Symposium, National Parks and Recreation Association Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Reviewer. Journal of Ecotourism.

Reviewer. Environmental Practice.

Reviewer. Journal of Interpretation Research.

Reviewer. Journal of Leisure Research

Reviewer. Leisure/Loisir.

Reviewer. Leisure Sciences.

Reviewer. Schole.

Grant Reviewer. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

Porter, R. Religiously affiliated camps column. The Upstater, Newsletter of the Upstate NY Section of ACA. (Regular column from 1994-1997).

Porter, R. (3/18/04). Reconceptualizing Environment, Humanity’s Place, and SubsequentEducation. The Legend, Newsletter of The Wilderness Education Association.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Porter, R., King, D., & Jacobs, B. (July, 2012). Macomb Community Gardens: A community-based food system. National Association of Housing and Redevelopment

Officials: San Francisco, CA.

Porter, R. & King, D. (June, 2012.) Macomb Community Gardens: An interagency partnershipfor green space access. National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils Conference: Madison, WI.

PROFESSIONAL/STUDENT RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

Buss, J., Wisslead, K., Coe, J., & Porter, R. (April, 2013). Effects of youth camps on recreational participation. Undergraduate Research Day, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

Porter, R. (November, 2009). Federal and state funding for open space acquisition. SustainabilityBrown Bag Series. Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

Nowicki, S., Houlihan, A., & Porter, R. (April, 2012). Visitor Impact Management Case Study:Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge. Undergraduate Research Day, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

Magee, M. & Porter, R. (April, 2011). Challenges of Urban Open Space Management: A CaseStudy of Chicago’s Marquette Park. Undergraduate Research Day, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

Porter, R. & Schlag, P. (Co-Presenters). (October, 2010). Service learning: Partnering with the universities. West Central Illinois Volunteerism Conference, Macomb, IL.

Porter, R. (November, 2009). Environmental Justice and Inclusive Outdoor Recreation: Benefits for Whom? Sustainability Brown Bag Series. Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL.

Porter, R. (November, 2009). Environmental Justice and North Georgia Wilderness Areas: AGIS based analysis. National GIS Day, Malpass Library, Western Illinois University,Macomb, IL.

Porter, R. (November 16, 2009). Introduction to Burns, K. (2009). National Parks: America’sBest Idea, The Last Refuge. United States: Public Broadcast Service. Introduction aired on WSEC/Springfield-Jacksonville, WQEC/Quincy, WMEC/Macomb.

Porter, R. (March, 2005). Practitioner Panel Discussion member. Adventure Based EducationConference. SUNY Binghamton, Binghamton, NY.

Reed, J. & Porter, R. (January, 2004). Step-based nature program for “at-risk” youth.Upstate New York American Camping Association Conference, Syracuse, NY.

Dorsey, C., Evans, K., & Porter, R. (January, 2003). I’m quiet and shy, but I still want to play.Upstate New York American Camping Association Conference, Syracuse, NY.

Porter, R. (November, 2002). Environmental justice and recreation planning. SUNY CortlandRecreation Conference, Cortland, NY.

Porter, R. (September, 2001). The impact of exotic species on the birds of New Zealand'sSouth Island. Carbondale Chapter Sierra Club Meeting, Carbondale, IL.

Porter, R. (presenter) (November, 1999). Storytelling and personal experience. GeorgiaRecreation and Parks Association State Conference. Athens, GA. Also presented at Cortland College Recreation Conference, Cortland, NY in November 1997.

Porter, R. (presenter) (August, 1997). Edible and medicinal herbs. Lime Hollow Nature Center,Cortland, NY.

Porter, R. (panel member) (May, 1997). Strengthening educator/practitioner ties: The conversation continues. New York State Parks and Recreation Association Conference, Lake Placid, NY.

Porter, R. & Schaefer, S. (co-presenters) (February, 1997). Adventure games: Beyond the ropescourse. Upstate New York American Camping Association Conference, Syracuse, NY.

Porter, R. & Hartman, N. (co-presenters) (February, 1996). Off the cuff: What to do whenyou’ve got five minutes to fill. Upstate New York American Camping Association Conference, Syracuse, NY.

Porter, R. & Porter, B. M. (co-presenters) (February, 1996). We say grace, but do we mean it?Upstate New York American Camping Association Conference, Syracuse, NY.

SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, HONORS

Provost’s Travel Award, Western Illinois University, $850 (2012, 2013), $550 (2014).

COEHS Dean’s Travel Award, Western Illinois University, $750 (2009-2012), $850 (2013), $350 (2014).

Honorable Mention, Poster Presentation: A network analysis methodology for examiningrecreational access and socioeconomic inequality. Rural Sociological Society, 65th AnnualMeeting, August, 2002, Chicago, IL.

Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, University of Georgia, 2000-2001.

$600 Student Presentation Scholarship. University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) Annual Assembly. June 2000.

$150 Student Presentation Scholarship. 8th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management. Bellingham, WA. June 2000.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE

Chair, Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee, Western Illinois University, 2013-Present. (Curriculum Committee)

Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee, Western Illinois University, 2012-2013. (Curriculum Committee)

Environmental Summit Committee, Western Illinois University, 2009-2013.

Sustainability Committee, Western Illinois University, 2009-2013.

Travel Awards Committee, Western Illinois University, 2009-2011.

Union Nominating Committee, Western Illinois University, 2009.

Salary Policy Review Committee, Ithaca College, 2002-2005.

Natural Areas Stewardship Committee, Ithaca College, 2004-2005.

Creation of Outdoor Recreation Equipment Center, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance and Department of Recreational Sports, 2003-2004.

Development of Outdoor Adventure Leadership Major, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies, 2003-2004.

Curriculum Committee, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, 2003-2004 (Committee Chair, 2004-2005).

Associate/Assistant Dean’s Search Committee, School of Health Sciences and Human Performance, Fall 2003.

Chair, Faculty Search Committee: Ithaca College, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies, 2002-2003.

Library Liaison, Ithaca College, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies, 2002-2003.

Faculty Advisor, Adventure Recreation Club, Ithaca College, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies, 2002-2005.

Faculty Advisor, Student Advisory Council, Ithaca College, Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies, 2002-2003.

Faculty Search Committee, SUNY Cortland, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, Generalist Position, Spring 1997.

Dean’s Search Committee, SUNY Cortland, School of Professional Studies, Spring 1997.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

Environmental Education Alliance of South East Asia, Board of Directors, 2009-Present.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICE

ACA, Upstate New York Section Board of Directors, 1994-1997.ACA, Upstate New York Section Conference Committee, 1995-1997.ACA National Legislative Sessions, Upstate NY Section Delegate, 1996 & 1997.USDA Forest Service Fire Fighter Type 2 (FFT2).

Dissertation Examination Committee. John Peden, Syracuse University. “Assessing Visitor Experience in two Northeastern Wilderness Areas: Application of Stress/Coping Theory.”

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Center For Youth and Family Solutions, Macomb, IL 2012-Present.

Macomb Community Gardens Vice President/Project Director, Macomb, IL, 2009-2012.

Catholic Charities, Macomb Advisory Board, Macomb, IL, 2010-2011.

Friends of Horn Field Campus Advisory Board, Macomb, IL, 2009-Present.

Habitat For Humanity, Athens, GA Area Chapter, Family Selection Committee, General Volunteer.

Trout Unlimited, Oconee Chapter, Board of Directors 1999-2000.

Hamilton County Birding Festival Organizing Committee. Member, 2004.

REGIONAL/STATE SERVICE

Prairie Hill Resource Conservation & Development, Secretary, West Central IL, 2013-Present.

Prairie Land Conservancy, Board of Directors, West Central IL, 2009-Present.

Green Universities and Colleges Subcommittee (of the IL State Governor), 2010-2013.

Faculty Supervisor and Volunteer, Parkpalooza, Jefferson Expansion National Monument (Gateway Arch), National Parks Service, St. Louis, MO, 2009.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

British Canoe Union, Sea Kayaking 2-Star Certification.

Cradle Rock, Ropes Course Instructor Certification.

Wilderness Educators Association, WEA Instructor, Instructors Training Course, Professional Short Course.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Statistical: Proficiency in Regression, ANOVA, Structural Modeling and Multivariate Methodologies.

Computer: Geographic Information Systems: ArcGIS, Arc/Info, Imagine, Surfer, IDRISI. Database Management Systems: dBase for Windows, Paradox, Access, Approach.General word-processing and spreadsheet skills

Writing: Strong skills including grant writing, essay, and poetry.

Recreational: Sea Kayaking, Fly-fishing.

Biological: Coursework/Field Research in Botany, Ornithology, Herpetology. Strong skills in General Ecology and field identification.