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Ferrum College
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.
F A L L 2 0 1 1
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
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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