Curriculum VitaeJoel G. McCormick1

Curriculum Vitae

Joel G. McCormick, Ph.D.
102 Shaftsbury Road
Ahoskie, NC 27910 / Cell Phone: 352-642-6529
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Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism, Recreation & Sport Management. (Natural Resource Recreation)

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Graduated May, 2011.

Dual Minors – Urban & Regional Planning– Family, Youth, & Community Science.

Dissertation: National Inventory of Crime Prevention Strategies in Urban Parks: Using Rational Choice Theory to Understand Decisions of Park Directors and Professors.

Masters of Science in Sociology / Criminal Justice

Longwood University, Farmville VA,Graduated December, 2006.

Thesis: Empirically Testing the Principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Theory: An Exploratory Investigation of Perceived Safety in Virtual Parks and Green Spaces.

Masters of Science in Administration of Recreation / Outdoor Recreation

George Williams College of Aurora University, Aurora IL,Graduated August, 1999.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Double Major)

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA,GraduatedMay, 1998.Graduated with Honors.

Academic Appointments

Assistant Professor of Recreation, Wellness and Sport(Chowan University) Murfreesboro, NC, August 2016 – Present.

  • Developed five new courses for the Recreation, Wellness, and Sport Major.
  • Advising 35 students.
  • Serving on the Committee on Committees
  • Serving on Perspectives Program Committee - Enriching the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual development of students beyond the classroom.

Accomplishments

  • One of Five finalist - The Faculty Excellence inCommunityServiceAward March 2018
  • Brought in a National Non-profit “Playworks” to conduct a Play-Shop for my students and the Herford County School System. March 23, 2017.

Program Director and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice(South University) Virginia Beach, June 2011 – January 2014. Richmond, January 2014 – July 2015.

  • Teaching courses at the undergraduate and graduate level.
  • Advising up to 60 students each quarter.
  • Assisting in Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) reaffirmation process.
  • Administering the annual budget and ensuring fiscal compliance.
  • Recruiting, hiring and conducting performance evaluations.
  • Preparing course schedules.
  • Recommending programs and curricular changes.
  • Serving on college-wide committees.
  • Serving on community and non-profit boards.

Accomplishments

  • Graduate Honor Council Member - April 2014 to July 2015.
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) Member, November 2013 to July 2015.
  • Graduate Curriculum Committee, January 2012 to July 2015.
  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) Formation Committee, November 2011 to March 2012.
  • Social Science Club November 2011. Founded club and faculty sponsor.
  • Criminal Justice Program Curriculum Committee, August 2011 to July 2015.
  • Created “Parents University” – Free parenting classes for underserved communities in VA Beach coordinating the Green Run Housing Authority, VA Beach Public Schools, VA Beach Parks and Recreation, and South University

Faculty Development

  • Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness – Multi-State Edition 2.5 hrs. 1/21/2015.
  • Preventing Discrimination and Sexual Violence: Title IX, VAWA and Clery Act for Faculty and Staff 1hr. 12/9/2014.
  • Security Awareness and Violence Prevention Training 1hr. 9/29/14
  • Business Ethics Policy and Code of Conduct - Full Time. 1hr. 7/7/2014.
  • Graduate Honor Council Training - South University. Dr. Byrd. 1hr. April 30, 2014.
  • The Completion Agenda – Webinar presented by Inside Higher Ed editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman. 1 hr. April 28, 2014.
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. 1 hrs. May 1, 2013.
  • Bullying: What Is It? How Can We Prevent It? Sponsored by the Virginia Beach Public Library and the Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement. 2 hours. April 17, 2013.
  • McKeachie's Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research, and Theory for College and University Teachers, 18 hours. June 2012 – March 2013.
  • Supervisor and Manager Sexual Harassment Awareness – Multi State Edition. July 5, 2012.
  • Legal Issues for Managers. May 11, 2012.

Ph.D. Teaching Assistantship (Instructor) of Tourism, Recreation & Sports Management (University of Florida, Gainesville, FL) August 2007 – May 2011.

  • Taught undergraduate courses in Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management.
  • Assisted over 200 students completing internships world-wide.
  • Conducted research on “best practices” in park planning, design, and management.
  • Assisted in ecotourism research: designed survey and principal investigator.

Accomplishments

  • Curriculum Committee, Department of Tourism, Recreation, and Sport Mgt. 2011.
  • College of Health & Human Performance Graduate Student Advisory Committee (2007 - 2011). Representing the Tourism, Recreation, & Sports Management Department.
  • Campus Visitation Program (CVP). Served as panel member answering questions from potential University of Florida Graduate Students. February, 2008.
  • Tourism, Recreation, and Sports Management Graduate Student Club. (2007 - 2011).

Adjunct Professor of Recreation (Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, VA) August 2005 – May 2006.

  • Taught undergraduate classes in recreation.

Graduate Assistant (Aurora University, Aurora, IL) August 1998 – August 1999.

  • Assisted in research and grant writing projects with youth-at-risk.
  • Developed and managed rock climbing program for elementary school age children.
  • Conducted original research on youth’s perception of learning using indoor rock climbing.
  • Co-facilitated a freshman orientation program
  • Worked with community groups in youth development.

Student Assistant (Christopher Newport University,Newport News, VA) October1996 – May 1998.

  • Tutored students in PHIL 101 - Critical Thinking I.
  • Developed the Philosophy Department’s web pages.
  • Assisted Dr. Campbell in teaching an "on-line" PHIL 384 - Medical Ethics class.
  • Graded assignments.
  • Assisted with general office work.

Research Assistant (Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA) September 1996 – May 1998.

  • Assisted Dr. Paul Aravich in medical and behavioral research on laboratory animals.
  • Assisted in the care of laboratory animals.
  • Conducted library research.

Courses Taught

Chowan University

SSPE 280 – Introduction to Sport Management
SSPE 290 – Principles of Recreation and Leisure

SSPE 299 – Sport and Event Tourism
SSPE345 – Recreational Leadership
SSPE 350 – Sport Facility and Event Management
SSPE 375 – Outdoor Recreation and Camps
SSPE 361– Theories of Play
CT 101 – Critical Thinking

CT 102 – Critical Thinking

South University

CRJ 1001 –Introduction to Criminal Justice System.

CRJ 1101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement. (Taught 3 times)

CRJ 2003 – Juvenile Justice System.

CRJ 2004 – Ethics in Criminal Justice. (Taught 4 times)

CRJ2300 – Introduction to Corrections. (Taught 3 times)

CRJ 3003 – Juvenile Delinquency & Criminal Justice Systems. (Taught 3 times)

CRJ 3004 – Race, Class, and Gender in Criminal Justice.

CRJ 3009 – Theories of Crime and Justice. (Taught 2 times)

CRJ 3011 – Criminology.

CRJ 3014 – Criminal Justice and the Media.

CRJ 3024 – Serial Killers & Mass Murders. (Taught 5 times)

CRJ 3025 – Comparative Criminal Justice Systems.

CRJ 3600 – Introduction to Forensics.

CRJ 4021 – Cyber Crime.

CRJ4500 – Violence in Society.

CRJ 4999 – Senior Seminar. (Taught 4 times)

EDM 2010 – Emergency Disaster Management.

SOC 1001 – Introduction to Sociology. (Taught 8 times)

SOC 2010 – Social Problems. (Taught 2 times)

Graduate Courses

MCJ 5001 – Foundations in Criminal Justice.

MCJ 6003 – Criminological Theory.

University of Florida – Gainesville, FL

LEI 2000 – Introduction to Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management.

LEI 3180 – Current Trends in Leisure Services.

LEI 3400 – Recreational Programming and Leadership. (Taught 4 times)

Lynchburg College – Lynchburg, VA

HPE 265 – Philosophy of Outdoor Experiential Education.

HPE 266 – Outdoor Recreation Leadership.

Grants Successfully Funded

Urban Forestry Grant, (2005). Successful in writing a $5,000.00 grant, developing & hosting the first state-wide Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Conference for Parks and Green Spaces.

Publications

McCormick, J. & Holland S. (2013). Exploring Strategies to Reduce Incivilities, Provide Security, and Reduce Fear of Crime in Urban Parks. Security Journal.

McCormick, J., Holland, S., & Szydlo, L. (2010). Experiential learning 2.0: Incorporating youtube© in leisure studies. Schole. 25, 74-78.

McCormick, J. (2006). Design against crime: Time spent at the drafting table can make parks and green spaces safer.Parks & Recreation. May issue, p. 35-39.

McCormick, J. & Vance, M.(2006). Crime scene investigation: Not just for television, parks and police team up to give youth-at-risk a positive camp experience.Parks & Recreation. March issue, p. 60-65.

Conference Presentations

McCormick, J. (2017). Fear of crime? Not in my park! Is it time for a real discussion? Presented at the North Carolina / South Carolina Joint Recreation and Parks Society's Conference.Greensboro, NC.

McCormick, J. (2017). Fun-damentals of Innovative Partnerships. Presented at the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society's Management Conference. Suffolk, VA.
McCormick, J. (2017). Partnering with Police to Send the Message “All Lives Matter” Presented at the American Camp Association Mid Atlantic Camp Conference, Williamsburg, VA.

McCormick, J. (2015). How do I incorporate the most popular crime prevention strategies in my parks? Paper presented at the VA Recreation and Parks Society Conference. VA Beach, VA.

McCormick, J. (2013). National evaluation of crime prevention strategies in urban parks: Developing an understanding of park directors and professors of parks and recreation programs. Paper presented at the Southern Criminal Justice Association Annual Conference. VA Beach, VA.

McCormick, J. & Holland, S. (2011). Swimming with the manatee: Rethinking policy of a protected species? Paper presented at the George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. New Orleans, LA.

McCormick, J. & Holland, S. (2011). Rethinking crime prevention in natural areas. Paper presented at the George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites. New Orleans, LA.

McCormick, J. & Holland, S. (2011). Incorporating web 2.0 technology into leisure studies: A qualitative assessment. Paper presented at the Leisure, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Educators Teaching Institute Rutledge, GA.

McCormick, J. & Holland, S. (2010). Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostrus)Can Direct Encounters “Swimming Programs” Be Sustainable Ecotourism? An Exploratory Study & Call for Research. Poster presented at theNational Science Foundation Research Day, Gainesville, FL.

McCormick, J. (2010). Measuring Implementation of Broken Windows and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Theories in Florida’s Municipal Parks. Paper presented at The Thirty Second Annual Southeastern Recreation Research (SERR) Conference, Greensville, SC.

McCormick, J. (2010). Edgework Theory and At-risk Female Adolescents: A Theoretical Investigation and Call for Research. Poster presented at The Thirty Second Annual Southeastern Recreation Research (SERR) Conference, Greensville, SC.

McCormick, J. (2009). Applying Environmental Psychology to Parks and Green Spaces: Using Sustainable Methods to Reduce Fear of Crime. Paper presented at The 15th International Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment. Daytona Beach, FL.

McCormick, J. (2009). Exploratory Research of Florida’s Park Directors: CPTED & Safety. Poster presented at the Thirty First Annual Southeastern Recreation Research (SERR) Conference, Athens, GA.

Bustam, T. Buta, N. & McCormick, J. (2009). Paddling for place: The relationship between outdoor recreation, involvement and place attachment. Paper presented at the Thirty First Annual Southeastern Recreation Research (SERR) Conference, Athens, GA.

McCormick, J. (2008). Partnering with police for a positive program. Paper presented at the Spring Conference for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers and other after school initiatives. Daytona, FL.

McCormick, J. (2008). Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) as a risk management tool to reduce third party premises liability in parks: A theoretical investigation. Paper presented at the Thirtieth Annual Southeastern Recreation Research (SERR) Conference, Savannah, GA.

McCormick, J. (2007). Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED): Exploring gender differences of perceived safety. Paper presented at the Third Annual Meeting of the Society of the Social Sciences at the University of Florida. Gainesville, FL.

McCormick, J., & Phelan, M. (2007). Crime prevention through environmental design theory: An exploratory investigation of perceived safety in virtual parks and green spaces. Paper presented at the Joint Midwest & North Central Sociological Society Conference, Chicago, IL.

McCormick, J. (2006). Starting a CSI camp for teens. Paper presented at the VA Recreation and Parks Society Conference. VA Beach, VA.

McCormick, J. (2006). Investigating safety perception in parks and green spaces. Paper presented at the VA Recreation and Parks Society Conference. VA Beach, VA.

McCormick, J. & Crump, L. (2005). Fundamentals of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) for parks and green spaces. Investigating safety perception in parks and green spaces. Paper presented at theVA Recreation and Parks Society Conference. Hampton, VA.

Maa, M., McCormick, J., Coon, T., Hsu, C., & Aravich, P. (1996). Food intake, brown fat & physical activity abnormalities in Fawn-Hooded Rats with congenital serotonin abnormalities. Society for Neuroscience Conference. Chicago, IL.

Mulugeta, S., Tedeschi, B., Hsu, C., Coon, T., McCormick, J., Maa, M., & Aravich, P. (1996). Stress inducible 70kDa heat shock proteins (HSP72) expression in adrenal glands of Fawn-Hooded Rats with congenital serotonin abnormalities. Society for Neuroscience Conference. Chicago, IL.

Hsu, C., Coon, T., Shenoy, S., McCormick, J., Maa, M.., & Aravich, P. (1996). Adverse effects of chronic caffeine exposure on animals subjected to exercise stress & malnutrition: Implications for anorexia nervosa. Society for Neuroscience Conference. Chicago, IL.

Stemple, F. & McCormick, J. (1994). Natural beach grass progression on an artificially stabilized dune system. Paper presented at the Virginia Academy of Science Meeting. Norfolk, VA.

Reviewer for Academic Journals

Understanding visitor perception to relieve concerns of personal safety and crime in urban parks
Journal: Land Use Policy. November 2017

Examining fear-evoking factors in urban parks in Hong Kong.Journal: Landscape and Urban Planning. September 2017.

Metal detectors and students’ perceptions of school safety.Journal of School Health. July 2009.

Peer group self-identification as a one-year prospective predictor of relational and physical aggression among regular and continuation high school youths. Journal of School Health. March 2009.

Effects of an outdoor education intervention on the mental health of school children. Journal of School Health. September 2008.

Community Presentations

McCormick, J. (2018). Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) for parks and greenspaces. Presented at the William Bradley Salon Series, Chowan University. Murfreesboro, NC.

McCormick, J. (2013). Sexting, texting, and web 2.0: Keeping kids safe in a technological age. Presented at the Part of the - Mental Notes and Family Matters Professional Seminar Sponsored by: Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters Part of the - Mental Notes and Family Matters Professional Seminar Sponsored by: Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health and Children's Hospital of The King's DaughtersMental Notes and Family Matters Professional Seminar. Sponsored by: Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters. Mental Notes and Family Matters Professional Seminar Sponsored by: Kempsville Center for Behavioral Health and Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Non-Academic Professional Experience

9/03 – 6/06 City of Lynchburg, VA Department of Parks and Recreation, Facility Supervisor.

  • Administered and coordinated the rentals of community centers, stadiums and park facilities.
  • Maintained the physical properties of 7 community centers, 2 stadiums, 16 parks/recreational areas (totaling 800 acres) and over 23 miles of hiking/biking trails.
  • Assisted in the management of a $400,000 dollar operating budget.
  • Assisted in the management of a multi-million dollar capital improvement budget.
  • Coordinated fleet vehicle usage and maintenance.
  • Supported the planning of special events such as festivals and concerts.
  • Coordinated the playground safety inspection program.
  • Collaborated in the development of park and facility maintenance plans.
  • Assisted in the development of resource management plans for park properties.
  • Coordinated the Department Emergency Operations Plan for Parks.
  • Hiring and supervising personnel.

Accomplishments

  • Created Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) Camp for inner city youth.
  • Awarded a $5,000 dollar urban forestry grant to initiate conference.
  • Developed first crime prevention in parks conference in the state of Virginia.

2/01 – 9/03 City of Lynchburg, VA. Youth Counselor for Opportunity House.

  • Developed therapeutic recreational and sports programs for youth-at-risk.
  • Ensured adolescents’ compliance with program rules and regulations.
  • Provided case management, individual, group, and family counseling.
  • Maintained discipline and control of up to 15 male adolescents at all times.
  • Inspected facility to ensure ongoing security and safety issues.
  • Administered medications as prescribed.
  • Intervened and resolving disputes between adolescents utilizing counseling skills and "Handle with Care" (restrains for out-of-control/violent adolescents) as necessary.

Accomplishments

  • Created experiential education program for youth-at-risk using teambuilding games, low ropes, and rock climbing to teach trust, teamwork, and communication skills.
  • Developed camping and canoeing programs for youth-at-risk.

5/00 - 1/01 Camp Highland, Cherry Valley, CA. Camp Director.

  • Maintained 900-acre camp with climbing wall, low ropes, archery course, and canoe pond.
  • Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised a staff of 10 outdoor educators.
  • Developed a marketing strategy that increased client base from 3 schools to 27 schools.
96 - 98 Boy Scouts of America’s National High Adventure Sea Base, Florida Keys, FL.
  • 1996 - Out Island Adventure Guide - Led participants spending a week of high adventure activities include deep sea fishing, shark fishing, snorkeling Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary, night snorkeling, and kayaking through a mangrove maze.
  • 1997 - Out Island Captain - Operated and maintained a 25’ powerboat. Conducted snorkeling and fishing programs in the Florida Keys.
  • 1998 - Associate Out Island Director - Supervised, and trained all Out Island staff (adventure guides and boat captains) totaling 30 staff. Responsible for ensuring quality control for the Out Island program. Conducted crew check-ins, inspects program equipment for proper use and repair, and scheduled staff work assignments.

7/93 – 11/95Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Museum, VA Beach, VA. Exhibits Staff.

  • Delivered educational programming at public aquarium with 650,000 visitors annually.
  • Delivered educational trips: Whale watches, Dolphin watches & Ocean collections.
  • Maintained over 500,000 gallons of aquariums and exhibits.
  • Assisted in the planning, building, and the collection of specimens for exhibits.
  • Aided the marine mammal stranding team working in the rescue, rehabilitation, and scientific data collection of stranded marine animals along the coast line of Virginia.
  • Supported in the necropsy of dolphins, whales, and sea turtles.

Military Service

7/89 - 7/93U.S. Navy, USS Lexington and USS Eisenhower. Rank E-4.

  • Aviation Support Equipment Technician, flight deck worker and firefighter.
  • Served in Operation Desert Storm / Desert Shield aboard the USS Eisenhower.
  • Supervised 6 maintenance workers performing preventive maintenance on 300 items of damage control (survival and firefighting) equipment and 270 ship board spaces in the US Navy.
  • Developed a maintenance training program that facilitated a reduction indiscrepancies by 50% contributing to the USS Eisenhower winning the US Navy’s “Battle E” (Efficiency) Award.

6/87 – 7/89Virginia Army National Guard, 29th Infantry “C” Company Lynchburg VA. Rank E-2.