Assistant Professor Cara McFadden explores the collegiate recreation field and the expanding role recreation programs, services and facilities contribute to a university community.
Cara McFadden, an assistant professor in 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Department of Sport and Event Management, has published a book chapter, titled 鈥淐ollegiate Recreation,鈥 in the fifth edition of 鈥.鈥 The book, published in October, is considered the leading guide for professionals entering careers in student affairs at colleges and universities.
McFadden penned her chapter with Danielle Molina, an assistant professor at Mississippi State University. According to McFadden, the authors were selected because of their extensive backgrounds in collegiate recreation and student affairs, respectively, as well as their experience in high education.
鈥婽he chapter examines the field of collegiate recreation and the expanding role recreation programs, services and facilities contribute to a university community. It begins with a historical overview, then pivots to the collegiate recreation and professional standards that guide the critical role within the university setting and organizational structures found in these environments. The authors then highlight student development theory and entry-level qualifications, before concluding with a look at future trends and available resources.