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DR. DONALD R. SNYDER, CTRS
164 GATEWAY DRIVE
LITTLE RIVER, SC 29566
HOME (843) 734-0003 CELL (860) 212-5126
EDUCATION:
Ed. D., 1989, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
DEPT. OF RECREATION, LEISURE, PHYS. ED., AND SPORT
Planned Program - Ed. D. Therapeutic Recreation - Graduation
10/89, Dissertation Defense 7/18/89
Dissertation Proposal Acceptance 5/19/87
Dissertation Proposal 6/86: “A Job Analysis of Therapeutic
Recreation/Activity Directors in Massachusetts Long Term Care
Facilities” Dissertation Committee 6/3/85
All formal courses completed 6/85
Candidacy 2/7/84, Doctoral Matriculation 10/8/81
M.S., 1978 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE SCHOOL, New Haven, CT
Major: Recreation Education and Leisure Services
Special Emphasis - Therapeutic Recreation Administration
GPA 4.0
B.S., 1973, SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
New Haven, CT
Major: Recreation and Leisure Education
Special Emphasis : Special Education, Recreation & Physical
Education for the Handicapped
GPA 3.3 - Professional Courses GPA 3.8
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES: (Full Time)
2002SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, Springfield, MA
to Position: Graduate Coordinator & Professor
RetirementDepartment of Sport Management and Recreation
12/31/10Wrote, developed and defended six National Recreation and Park Accreditations in Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Recreation at the undergraduate and graduate levels making Springfield College the first college accredited in Park & Recreation in New England.
Responsible for the coordination of the Therapeutic Recreation major at the undergraduate and graduate level. Major advisor and Coordinator of all Graduate programs and curriculum in the Department of Sport Management and Recreation including the majors of Sport Management, Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation Management, and Outdoor Recreation Management. Wrote and teach a variety of courses including, but not limited to Graduate Seminar, Practicum, Supervision and Coordination of Clinical Internship, all courses in Therapeutic Recreation, Sport and Recreation Marketing, Facility Design, Planning, and Maintenance. Developed and placed Therapeutic Recreation interns with the Wounded Warrior Program at Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D.C.
1992 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, Springfield, MA
to Position: Graduate Coordinator & Professor
2002 Department of Recreation and Tourism
Responsible for the coordination of the Therapeutic Recreation major at the undergraduate and graduate level. Major advisor and Coordinator of all Graduate programs and curriculum in the Department of Recreation and Tourism. Teach courses including the supervision and coordination of clinical internship. Development of a Therapeutic Recreation Certificate Program in Long Term Care (1996-Present), Eastern Massachusetts.
9/95 PROMOTED - FULL PROFESSOR
1985 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, Springfield, MA
to Position: Chairman and Associate Professor
1992 Department of Recreation and Leisure Services
Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination and direction of the overall department which supports 130 students. Coordination of three undergraduate majors - Recreation Management, Therapeutic Recreation, and Outdoor/Environmental Recreation. Teach courses including the supervision of clinical field education opportunities. Supervision of four full time faculty and numerous adjunct faculty. Additional major responsibility includes the coordination and supervision of the graduate program in Recreation and Leisure Services.
(12/86 TENURE), (9/87 PROMOTED ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR)
1982 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, Springfield, MA
to Position: Assistant Professor, Therapeutic Recreation
1985 Department of Recreation and Leisure Services
Responsible for the development of the Therapeutic Recreation major. Wrote the initial National Recreation and Park Association Accreditation (1983) for three majors - Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation Management, and Outdoor Recreation. Teach courses in Introduction to Therapeutic recreation, Processes and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation, Leisure Services for Special Population, Leisure Counseling, Dynamics of Leadership, Therapeutic Recreation with the Physically Handicapped and Aged, etc. 5/84 Designed, developed and implemented S.P.O.R.E. PROGRAM, a freshman integration and skill training program with Special Populations in Outdoor Recreation and Education.
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1979 POST UNIVERSITY, Waterbury, CT
to Position: Director and Assistant Professor
1982 Therapeutic Recreation Services
Responsible for the design, development, implementation and coordination of a competency-based therapeutic recreation services preservice and certificate program at Post College. Teach a variety of courses within the therapeutic recreation curriculum. Advise students including coordination and supervision of field practicum. Develop, implement workshops, recruit students and draw upon community resources.
1974 THE DEVEREUX FOUNDATION
to The Devereux Glenholme School, Washington, CT
1979Position: Recreation Coordinator
Responsible for providing the philosophy, direction and implementation for a highly structured, comprehensive Therapeutic Recreation Program and Summer Residential Outdoor Recreation and Academic Program for children who are emotionally disabled and learning disabled. Also, serve as the Director of Athletics.
Administer, develop, organize, schedule, supervise, coach and teach.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Supervised thirteen full time Therapeutic Recreation Professionals.
- Directed a comprehensive interscholastic athletic program for boys and girls
(basketball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, softball).
- Developed procedures for complete operation of all recreation facilities including the gymnasium and swimming pool, including all scheduling, programming and staffing.
- Responsible for the overall recreation budget, specifically the ordering of equipment and supplies necessary for a twelve month recreation program.
- Responsible for the care of all recreation equipment used and all non-recreation
equipment and facilities used by the recreation staff.
- Arrange for visiting special guests and for visiting volunteer ventures to local hospitals and agencies.
- Develop communications with all other public and private schools and/or recreation departments or agencies.
- Served as a liaison between the Devereux Glenholme Recreation Program and the
Connecticut Recreation and Park Association.
- Recruitment of full and part-time therapeutic recreation staff.
1973 THE DEVEREUX FOUNDATION
to Devereux Glenholme School, Washington, CT
1974 Position: Recreation Therapist for Devereux Glenholme, a
non-profit organization under the Devereux Foundation for
children who are emotionally disabled and learning disabled.
Responsible for providing a variety of activities for both boys and girls between the ages of seven and fourteen. Additional duties included coaching basketball, soccer, and teaching a variety of outdoor recreation activities (marksmanship, camp crafts, archery, etc.)
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1972 Fall Field Experience - GAYLORD HOSPITAL, Wallingford, CT
Responsible for Lyman II Ward, one of four units in the hospital. Worked closely with all staff as a Recreational Therapist in Therapeutic Recreation Counseling, program planning and leadership. Introduced new lifetime skill activities of casting and archery. Planned a
variety of out-trips, guest speakers, and entertainers. Wrote an adapted sports program containing statement of purpose, general fun activities, lifetime skill activities, facility and equipment ideas and modifications.
1972 Paid Summer Field Experience
HEMLOCKS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTER, Trumbull, CT
Resident Easter Seal camp for persons with physical disabilities.
Position and Responsibilities:
Senior Counselor, Fishing Program Head, Therapeutic Recreation Intern
Director of Games and Sports
Planned and Developed Activities in Nature, Crafts, Swimming,
Riflery, Archery and Sunday Church Services
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE: (Part-time)
2011COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY, Conway/Myrtle Beach, SC
toDepartment of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Studies
PresentPart time Professor
RSM – Leisure, Recreation and Wellness
RSM – Recreation Administration
1999SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE and the SALISBURY YMCA
1/4-16/99Kowloon, Hong Kong (Mainland China Visitation)
Responsible for Development, Implementation,
Teaching and Evaluation of Certificate Course/Workshop:
Facility Design & Management for 23 Hong Kong and
Mainland China Professors and Facility Managers
1993 UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT, Storrs, CT
to Position: Adjunct & Associate Professor
2004 Department of Sport and Leisure Studies
ESLE 203 Responsible for teaching core course
History, Trends, and Professional Orientation to Recreation Service
ESLE 205 - Intro. to Therapeutic Recreation Services
1977 POST UNIVERSITY, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT
to Position: Adjunct Professor
1997 Therapeutic Recreation Services
Responsible for teaching core courses in Therapeutic Recreation in the inservice Therapeutic Recreation Program including Advanced First Aid and Emergency Care.
Supervision of LSV 199 - Practicum I and LSV 298 - Practicum II.
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Received Teikyo Post University Award for Outstanding Twenty Years of Servicein Recreation Education
1979 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS (Mini-Course), Amherst, MA
(6/13, 14, 15) (1979 N.E. Regional Conference) Child Welfare League
Position: Instructor of Therapeutic Recreation
Responsibilities: Wrote curriculum, organized and taught the course –
Therapeutic Recreation’s Role in the Growth Process
Description:
Creating awareness concerning the philosophy and principles of recreation and leisure; Therapeutic Recreation’s value and use for a variety of special populations. Presentation
included general program planning and specific areas of implementation for each group.
1975 POST UNIVERSITY, 800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT
to Position: Instructor of Therapeutic Recreation
1979
Responsibilities: Wrote curriculum, organized and taught the courses:
Rec. 220 - Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
Designed to introduce and familiarize the student to the vast and changing field of Therapeutic Recreation. The course deals with a summary of its history, special
populations, programs, activities, and facilities. Three (3) credit course.
Rec. 221 - Recreation Activities for Special Populations
Designed to familiarize and prepare the students with the essential
principles and elements involved in the organization, supervision, and promotion of
therapeutic recreation programming. Emphasis is placed on practical application in
therapeutic recreation agencies. Three (3) credit course.
RECREATION EXPERIENCE: (Part-time)
1972 GAYLORD HOSPITAL, Wallingford, CT
to Volunteer Work: Aided and helped plan various Therapeutic
1973 Recreation Programs
1970 WEST ROCK NATURE - RECREATION CENTER, New Haven, CT
to
1972 Volunteer Work: Instruction-Worked with Boy Scout Troop in cabin and
shelter construction. Instructed simple rock climbing techniques. Maintenance-railing fence, trail and small building construction, raking, painting, paneling, etc.
1970 NEW HAVEN REHABILITATION CENTER, New Haven
to
1971 Volunteer Work: valuable experience with a center which had no
recreation department. Met informally with individuals with disabilities, observed and helped with family conflicts and problems which interfered with rehabilitation. Provided recreation experiences on an individual basis with clients with cerebral palsy and on a group basis with clients with mental retardation.
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1970 FARNAM NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, Fair Haven, CT
to
1971 Volunteer Work: Recreation for the culturally deprived
Position: Group Leader in charge of ten individuals
Led sport, game, and craft activities with this group. Planned out-trips to local places of group interest (ie. East Rock, Peabody Museum, Swimming)
RESEARCH/GRANT WRITING:
Research - Springfield College
Comprehensive Study
Title: Study to Determine Comparison Design Trends in College/University Student and Campus Recreation Centers in New England – Coordinated a six month study of facility manager’s and student’s perception of state of the art facility designs 11/04-6/05
Comprehensive Study
Title: Summer Internship Salary Committee Report: A Report to the Senate - Chaired a six month study to determine job tasks, responsibilities, and equity for the internship salary structure at Springfield College 9/00-3/01
Comprehensive Study
Title: SUMMA Committee Findings: A Report to the Senate - Chaired a fifteen month study (external & internal) to evaluate professor evaluation instruments and the process of evaluation at Springfield College 10/99 - 2/01
Comprehensive Study
Title: A Job Analysis of Therapeutic Recreation/ Activity
Directors in Massachusetts Long Term Care Facilities
Conducted a study of Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Directors in long term care
facilities in the State of Massachusetts to determine current preservice and inservice
training needs 12/87-5/89
Comprehensive Study
Title: Study to Identify the Recreation Needs and Interests of Blind/Visually
Impaired Individuals in the Greater Springfield Area of Massachusetts
Conducted a study of 411 blind/visually impaired individuals in the Greater Springfield area to determine their recreation and leisure service needs and interests with the ultimate goal of improving the delivery of recreation and leisure services to this special needs population 11/83-4/84
Comprehensive Study
Title: Personnel Needs and Policies in Therapeutic Recreation in Southwestern
Massachusetts
Conducted a study to determine staffing patterns, personnel needs and policies for
Therapeutic Recreation/Activity Personnel in extended care facilities and hospitals in
southwestern Massachusetts. 87 agencies were surveyed. 15 major hospitals in
southwestern Massachusetts and 72 intermediate and extended care facilities.
11/82-5/83
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Grants - Springfield College
98-02 INCLUSION OUTDOOR/THERAPEUTIC RECREATION GRANT
Co-authored successful Grant Proposal with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management for Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities into Massachusetts State Park System.
Funded 1999 - SHARED VENTURES OUTDOORS-$290,000.00
97 - PROFESSIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATION (PGA GRANT) - Wrote grant to provide golf for persons with disabilities - PGA Inclusion Grant
88-89 MDC GRANT $10,000.00 per year awarded for 10 major workshops inservice training grant in cooperation with the Office of Continuing Education
9/83-5/84 Faculty Supervisor - “JOIN-IN” MASSACHUSETTS EASTER SEAL
MAINSTREAMING GRANT
Research - Post University
Comprehensive Study
Title: Exercise and Fitness in Connecticut’s Extended Care Facilities
Conducted a statewide assessment of exercise and fitness programs and activities for all of Connecticut’s 256 extended care facilities (ICF, SNF) to determine the extent, type and degree of programming and client participation. 6/81-10/81
Grant Writing - Post University
Co-authored successful continuation Grant Proposal submitted to the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped
Funded 6/1/80 - $30,000.00
Title: Continuation of a Two Year Pre-service and In-service
Therapeutic Recreation Program
Co-authored successful Grant Proposal submitted to the B.E.H., U.S. Office
Funded 6/1/79 - $30,000.00
Title: DEVELOPING A TWO-YEARTHERAPEUTIC RECREATION PROGRAM
Project Description - Specifically designed program to develop regional training education centers which will incorporate credit and non-credit course work and workshops to better prepare in-service and pre-service para-professionals in the field of Therapeutic Recreation
Grant Writing - Devereux Foundation
WROTE SUCCESSFUL GRANT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED TO READING IS FUNDAMENTAL (RIF) INC.
Smithsonian Institution - Funded 2/16/79
Title: Devereux Glenholme RIF Project
Project Description - Specifically designed program to increase reading interest and ability by providing a book loan program and a free book distribution to 115 emotionally
handicapped children.
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CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Resources for People with Autism, East Hampton, MA
Conducted workshop and consultation on assessment tools in
therapeutic recreation with parents of persons with autism 5/19/03
Abilities Unlimited of Western New England, Westfield, MA
Paid Program Consultant for Inclusion and Leisure Education
Conducted three workshops 3/97, 4/97, and 5/97 for
parents and consumers with disabilities
Pioneer Valley School District – 2001-Present
Westfield School System - 1997-Present
West Springfield School System - 1995-Present
Holyoke School System -1996-Present
Therapeutic Recreation Assessment - 11/25/96
West Springfield School System - 1995-1996
Therapeutic Recreation Assessment - 1/31/96
Hemlocks Recreation Center - Easter Seals Society - Board Member
Hemlocks Committee - 1991 to Present
Hebron, CT
Post University, Waterbury, CT
Paid Program Consultant for the revision of a competency-based Certificate and
Associate Degree Program 6/91
Wrote new course: Therapeutic Recreation in Long Term Care Facilities 6/91
Post University, Waterbury, CT
Advisory Council Member
Program Consultant 9/82-5/86
Mitchell College, New London, CT
Paid Program Consultant for the development of a competency-based Associate Degree, in-service and pre-service Therapeutic Recreation Services Program. 11/83 Program approved Connecticut Department of Higher Education - Spring 1985
Volunteer consultant for the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Waterbury,
Waterbury, CT
Grant for Part-time Therapeutic Recreation Technician to work with adults with physical and mental disabilities - Funded 3/81
PUBLICATIONS:
Snyder, D., Rothschadl, A., & Marchello, M. (2006) Inclusive Outdoor Recreation for People with Disabilities – Protocols and Activities. Enumclaw, WA: Idyll Arbor
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Wrote 1st book on Inclusive Outdoor Recreation with protocols and activities for Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, Recreation Directors, Outdoor Recreation Specialists, Special Educators and volunteers. The professional will learn how to create a program that is accessible to all participants.
STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR THERAPEUTIC RECREATION - One of twenty authors who wrote the 1994 Standards of Practice for the Profession of Therapeutic Recreation Services published by the National Recreation & Park Association and the National Therapeutic Recreation Society
JOURNAL OF EMPLOYEE RECREATION, HEALTH & EDUCATION December/January 1993-94
National magazine foe employee service & recreation professionals
Published by the National Employee Service & Recreation Association (NESRA)
Title of Article : “Recreation & Leisure Education for ES&R”
FORUM, Vol. 14, No. 1, Summer 1979
National magazine for professional and lay workers concerned with the rehabilitation of
emotionally disturbed and mentally retarded children.
Title of Article: “Outdoor Recreation and the Emotionally Handicapped Child”
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS FOR PUBLICATION:
10/98 Reviewed for Publication - Shivers, Jay, Leadership for Recreational Service ,
Allyn and Bacon, Simon & Schuster Ed. Group, 160 Gould St., Needham Heights, MA.
1/97 Reviewed for Publication - Shivers, Jay and deLisle, Lee, The Story of Leisure: Context, Concepts, and Current Controversy, Human Kinetics, P.O. Box 5076, Champaign, IL.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES, HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:
11/23/2010 – 2010 Distinguished Service Award – Connecticut Recreation & Park Association – Highest state award given for Parks and Recreation
2000 - National Recreation and Park Association - National Therapeutic Recreation Society - 2000 Distinguished Service Award-Highest National Annual Award given for the profession of therapeutic recreation
1998 National Therapeutic Recreation Society - National Award for OutstandingContributions to the Field of Therapeutic Recreation
1997 American Lung Association “Local Hero Award” given to Dr. Donald R. Snyder by the Western Massachusetts American Lung Association for leadership in the Breath Games 1995, 1996, 1997
1997 National Recreation and Park Association - New England Therapeutic RecreationAward presented to Dr. Donald R. Snyder, CTRS for Outstanding Student Involvement inthe National Therapeutic Recreation Society