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Recreation Leadership NEWSLETTER

What Is Recreation Leadership?

A New Semester Brings New

Beginnings I hope you enjoy the first of many Recreation Leadership

Newsletters. I started this project to fulfill a practicum credit

under Dan Caston and Jasmine Goodnow. I thought that this

would be very helpful in keeping alumni up to date on what is

taking place in the recreation major, minors, and clubs at

Ferrum. Thank you to everyone that helped me to complete this

issue! If you are interested in helping or have ideas for the next

issue please e-mail be at [email protected]. Cheers!

Folk Life Festival: October 22nd

Come and take in

the history of

Franklin County.

NRPA

Conference

November 1st-3rd

For information

see the bottom of

page 3.

Disc Golf

Thursdays 4-5 pm

Meet at the

practice tee to play

a round of disc golf

EVERY Thursday.

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Contributor: Jasmine Goodnow, PhD, Assistant Professor of

Recreation Leadership

The Recreation Leadership major prepares Ferrum

College students for a

variety of recreation settings including local, state and

federal agencies, non-profit

organizations, recreation services, natural and historic

interpretation agencies, as

well as commercial enterprises. The major is

also offered as a minor for

current students who have already declared another

major(s). If you would like

more information about the Recreation Leadership

major, 2012 Alaska E-Term,

and Eco-Tourism minor please contact: Jasmine

Goodnow, PhD at

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]

THE RECREATION LEADERSHIP NEWSLETTER FALL 2011

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Meet Our Newest Additions The Recreation Leadership Major is continuing to

grow every semester. The Fall 2012 semester

brought in some new recreation majors!

Check them out!

Where are you from? Newport News, VA

Why did you choose the Recreation Leadership

major? Nick started Boys Scouts when he was 5 years

old and he knew that if he kept with his passion then

work would never feel like work.

What was the most exciting trip you have even

taken? White Water Rafting the Galley River

Where are you from? Meadows of Dan, VA

What are your plans after graduation? Jordan would

like to move out West and work on a ranch.

What is one thing people don’t know about you? She

is very outgoing although she comes off a little shy.

Where are you from? Appomattox, VA

What is your favorite part about Ferrum College?

Renae loves everything especially the scenery

What is your favorite quote? “Never drive faster

than your guardian angel can fly.”

Where are you from? Bealton, VA

How did you find yourself at Ferrum College?

Football recruiting

What is your favorite season of the year? Shane

enjoys Fall because it’s football season, the month of

his birthday and the leaves change color.

Nick Quinn

Renae Worley

Shane Blanchard

Jordan Goad


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2012 E-Term Planned for Alaska

The upcoming Spring semester at

Ferrum will be bringing about an amazing E-Term to Alaska. The course will consist of a 2-

week ecotourism trip to Alaska where students will experience the depth and complexity of different cultural aspects of the area. Students

will learn about the culture and gain an appreciation for what is considered the last true

wilderness of America. The adventure will start in the little town

of Haines, which is close to Glacier Bay National Park. This park is known for being home to the world’s largest non-polar ice caps,

Wilderness Rivers and it has extremely jagged and glaciated mountain landscapes reaching up

to 20,000 ft. Students will also visit small gold rush towns, go to Native American cultural

centers, white-water raft in British Columbia,

and sea kayak, camp, and explore Glacier Bay.

This course will showcase many different types of wildlife such as: large populations of bald

eagles, humpback whales, moose, etc. Overall this E-Term will be a new and exciting experience for those who want to learn more

about eco-tourism practices within the United States.

This is a three-credit course and it does require a Passport (the course will go into

Canada). The course fee is $3,500 and includes all food, transportation, equipment, gear, lodging, and activities. Students sign up for this

course during spring registration beginning November 7, 2011. Scholarships applications

are due November 10, 2011. For more information contact [email protected].

National Recreation and Park Association Conference

NRPA Congress 2011: Active Minds, Healthy Nation.

Active minds create perfect opportunities for a healthy nation of

Americans. At the 2011 Congress and Exposition in Atlanta,

Georgia, participants will exercise their minds with park and

recreation professionals and citizens from across the country.

Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk will be the keynote speaker.

Assistant Professor of Recreation Leadership, Jasmine Goodnow

will be attending along with about a dozen Ferrum College

students. If you are interested in attending please contact

[email protected] for more information.

Contributor: Ryan Throckmartin




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What Our Graduates Are Doing Now:

Isaac Slone After graduating Isaac spend three and a half

months in Baltimore, MD as an Administration

Intern with the Outward Bound Baltimore

Chesapeake Bay Center. He was able to design

and facilitate the Outward Bound’s staff rock

climbing professional development training.

After Isaac completed his internship he came

back to Roanoke where he now is the Mentor

Coordinator for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the

Roanoke Valley. Isaac is getting back into the

climbing circuit and is hoping to be sponsored

by the end of this year!

Jonathan Irvine Jonathan just got back from an amazing ten-week

world adventure. His trip started off in Thailand where

he volunteered for two weeks at the Elephant &

Wildlife Rescue Center. Then Jonathan ventured to

Israel where he also volunteered at a Nature Reserve

in the desert for a total of four weeks. The last stops of

Jonathan’s trip were Greece and Italy. In Athens,

Greece Jonathan met up with friend, Minor Terry, and

together they visited the Parthenon, Leaning Tower of

Pisa, and the Vatican City.

Currently Jonathan is searching for a job. His ultimate

goal is to be a federal employee specifically with the

United States Department of Agriculture Forest

Service.


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Pura Vida: An Overview of REC 372

Costa Rican Eco-Adventure Contributor: Jasmine Goodnow, PhD

Assistant Professor of Recreation Leadership

Every year the Recreation Leadership

major offers at least one study-away E-

Term. One of the most popular courses is

REC 372 Costa Rican Eco-Adventure, a

hands-on ecotourism experience in Costa

Rica. This course provides a powerful case

study of how ecotourism can be used as a

tool for local economic development and

cultural empowerment. Students interact

with and learn from local Costa Ricans.

Our first stop is high in the mountains of

Talamanca and begins with a canoe trip up

the river to a Robinson Caruso-like lodge

made entirely from logs washed away by

floods. There we learn how to make

organic chocolate, play soccer (get

schooled by the kids), learn how to build

thatched roofs, and hear the stories of

indigenous people who continue to live

their traditional ways.

Then we head down to the Caribbean coast

where we learn about the Afro-Caribbean

culture. Students soak up the culture by

engaging in many activities including

surfing, jungle hiking, wildlife (monkeys,

sloths, frogs, and lizards) viewing,

snorkeling, Caribbean cooking, bike riding,

kayaking, and reggae dancing.

After leaving the Caribbean coast we go

whitewater rafting through the steep

waterfall-filled canyons on our way to the

magnificent Arenal Volcano. Students

hike to the bottom of the lava flows and

visit local caves.

All lodging and accommodations follow

strict sustainability guidelines. In addition

all guides and tour services are owned and

run by local Costa Ricans who contribute

to the over well being of their

communities.

Rec 372 Costa Rican Eco-Adventure is

offered every other year usually during odd

years. E-Terms sign-ups occur during

spring registration (usually second week in

November). Student scholarships and

financial aid is available. For more

information, please contact Dr. Jasmine

Goodnow Assistant Professor and

Coordinator of Recreation Leadership.

Jasmine’s office is located in the Library

room 306 or email [email protected].


Donate Now! The Recreation Club is asking for any donations possible to help

fund group activities and trips for the years to come. Setting up a

donation fund will allow the club to continue to grow and prosper

while still being able to take some amazing trips. With your

donation students will be able

to be a part of trips to the

Everglades, Gauley and many

more. Thank you!

Donations can be made

payable to: Recreation Leadership Club

445 Ferrum Mountain Rd.

P.O. Box 1000 Ferrum, VA 24088

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