Degrees:
B.S, Northern Arizona University, 2009, Parks and Recreation Management
M.A. Prescott College, 2017, Environmental Studies
Ph.D., Kansas State University, 2021, Park Management and Conservation
Expertise: Visitor-use management of parks and protected areas; outdoor leadership and education
Teaching Responsibilities: Environmental Interpretation, Parks and Recreation Facilities Management, Programming in Parks and Recreation, Field Skills Practicum
Research Interests: Visitor behavior, experience, and socio-ecological relationships in parks and protected areas; efficacy of visitor-use management research techniques; outdoor recreation access, opportunities, and outcomes.

Experience

  • –present
    Professor of Practice, Parks and Recreation Management, Auburn University

Contact Michael for

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  • Research supervision