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Barbara Schlatter

Interim School Director
Sch Kinesiology & Recreation
Office
Student Fitness Center & McCormick - SFC 250H
Office Phone
(309) 438-8233office
phone
Email
beschla@ilstu.eduemail
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Biography

Direct the School of Kinesiology and Recreation which includes undergraduate majors in exercise science, recreation management, therapeutic recreation, and physical education teacher education; and master's degree programs in applied community and economic development in KNR, athletic training, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, sport management, physical education pedagogy, and recreation administration. Oversee faculty and staff, recruit prospective students, and represent the School across campus and to external organizations. Fiscal agent for personnel and operating budgets.

Current Courses

299.001Independent Honor Study

499.001Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

287.001Independent Study

400.001Independent Study In Kinesiology & Recreation

291.001Undergraduate Teaching Experience In Health,Pe & Recreation

Ph D Leisure Behavior

University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, IL

MS Recreation Management

Springfield College
Springfield, MA

BS Recreation and Leisure Studies

SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY

Fellow

American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
2016

Outstanding Leadership

Academy of Leisure Sciences
2015

Outstanding Service Award

College of Applied Science and Technology
2013

Leadership Initiative

Provost's Office, Illinois State University
2013

Commitment to Excellence

American Leisure Academy
2012

Abstract

Banhidi, M., & Schlatter, B. Problems youth face in today’s world, and possible World Leisure. Abstract Program 11th World Leisure Congress (2010): 100.
Schlatter, B., & Moorman, M. Agents of change: Grass roots volunteerism.. Abstract Program 11th World Leisure Congress Abstract #P5 1-4 (2010): 121.

Book, Textbook-Revised

Rossman, J., & Schlatter, B. Recreation programming: Designing, staging, and managing leisure experiences. Sagamore Venture Publishing (2019): 500.
Rossman, J., & Schlatter, B. Teaching Guide for Recreation programming: Designing, staging, and managing leisure experiences. Sagamore (2019): 46.
Rossman, J., & Schlatter, B. Recreation programming: Designing and staging leisure experiences. Sagamore (2015): 500.
Rossman, J., & Schlatter, B. Teaching Guide for Recreation programming: Designing and staging leisure experiences. Sagamore (2015): 150.
Rossman, J., & Schlatter, B. Recreation programming: Designing leisure experiences. Sagamore (2011): 450.

Instructor's Manual

Rossman, J., & Schlatter, B. Teaching guide for recreation programming: Designing leisure. Sagamore (2011): 100.

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Dejtisak, M., Hurd, A., Schlatter, B., & Elkins, D. A comparison of travel decisions between U.S. and international students.. LARNet: Journal of Applied Leisure and Recreation Research (2009)

Presentations

Embracing Community Recreation as a Way of Life. 15th World Leisure Congress. World Leisure. (2018)
Recreation and the Experience Economy: A best practice model for ASEAN. 3rd ASEAN Conference on Physical Education, Health, and Sport. ASEAN Council on Physical Education, Health, and Sport. (2017)
US Perspectives on Recreation. 3rd ASEAN Conference on Physical Education, Health, and Sport. ASEAN Council on Physical Education, Health, and Sport. (2017)
Cultural Immersion in Costa Rica. International Education Week. Office of International Studies and Programs. (2015)
Doctoral Preparation and the Job Market. Annual Chairs Meeting. Academy of Leisure Sciences. (2014)
Mejorar los eventos turísticos a través de la visualización: Una habilidad de los planificadores de turismo. 2nd International Tourism Studies Convention. Universidad de la Habana, Facultad de Turismo. (2012)
Serious Leisure: A qualitative study of Tri-athletes. ISU Undergraduate Research Symposium. (2011)
A comparison of travel decisions between U.S. and international students. Graduate Research Symposium. Illinois State University. (2008)

Grants & Contracts

2018-2019 Assessment Initiative Award. University Assessment Services. Illinois State University. (2018)
CAST PIP Award. Illinois State University.
Dr. Phebe Scott Endowment Fund for Professional Development of Women. College of Applied Science and Technology. Illinois State University.
Dr. Phebe Scott Endowment Fund for Professional Development of Women. College of Applied Science and Technology. Illinois State University.
Dr. Phebe Scott Endowment Fund for Professional Development of Women
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