Lecturer, Hart School
bobbitsr@jmu.edu
Contact Info
Professional Webpage
Teaching and Research Interests
- Facility planning/construction
- Programming
- Assessment
- M>anagement/leadership
- Outdoor adventure activities and facilities
- Event planning
- Human resources
Education
- M.S., Recreation Management, Radford University 1993
- B.A., Social Studies Education, Virginia Tech 1990
Positions Held
- Visiting Instructor, JMU, 2023-2024
- Executive Director, Campus Recreation and Wellbeing, UMASS-Amherst, 2021-2023
- Associate Director, University Recreation, JMU, 2007-2021
- Director of Outdoor Learning, Endless Horizons, 2006-2007
- Coordinator of Adventure Programs, University Recreation, JMU, 2000-2006
Awards and Recognitions
- NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, National Service Award
- NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, Region II Award of Merit
- Association for Experiential Education - Educator of the Year
- JMU All Together One
- JMU Program of the Year - Madipalooza
Service
- NIRSA Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, Foundation Board of Directors, 2022-present