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Schneider, Ingrid E.; Virden, Randy J. – SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 2000
Examined the professional organizational involvement and attitudes toward involvement of undergraduate parks and recreation students. Survey data indicated a lack of familiarity with organizations. Students' interests and familiarity differed by class level and emphasis area. Students perceived multiple benefits and deterrents to professional…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Leisure Education, Professional Associations, Student Attitudes
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Estes, Cheryl A. – SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 2000
Argues that recreation and leisure studies curricula often fail to provide students with adequate knowledge to understand, critically analyze, and discuss leisure. By studying leisure from a humanist perspective (philosophy, history, and literature), educators can respond to this problem, preparing students to critically respond to challenges they…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Higher Education, Humanism, Humanistic Education
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Bedini, Leandra A.; Stone, Charlsena F.; Phoenix, Terri L. – SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 2000
Presents a case study on the recruitment and retention of students from underrepresented minority groups into recreation, parks, and leisure studies programs. Strategies that can be implemented by other recreation and leisure studies departments are outlined, which include: develop mentor programs, provide student funding, connect students to role…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Students, Diversity (Student), Educational Environment