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GENERAL INFORMATION
Name: STEVEN LOGUE SPENCERDate of Birth: Dec. 29, 1953
Home Address: Office Address:
869 Hunts Lane2023 Diddle Arena
Bowling Green, KY 42103Western Kentucky University
270-782-8699Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-745-6073 work
270-745-3592 (fax)
E-Mail:
Professional Experience
- Professor, Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Department (2001), Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, 1990-1994 (Assistant Prof.) (1995-2000 Associate Prof.)
- Graduate Assistant, HPER Department, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1988-90, Mgr. Athletic Dormitory (1988-89)
- Athletic Director, Head Football Coach, P.E. Dept. Head, Track Coach, Weight Lifting Coach. Springfield Catholic High School, Springfield, MO 1985-1988.
- Instructor, Urban Fishing Program, Missouri Dept. of Conservation, 1986-87.
- Lecturer, HPER Dept., Assistant Football Coach, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, 1981-1985.
- Assistant Football Coach, University of Missouri, Columbia, 1978-1981.
- Graduate Assistant PE Dept., Football Coach, Illinois State University, Normal, IL, 1977.
- Program Director YMCA, Springfield, MO, 1977.
Work Unit Distribution
Awards and Honor
Kelly Autism Program-WKU Award (Continued Support and Immense Effort…) OLP Canoeing Program- KRS Dept. 2013
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CHHS Faculty Award for Public Service 2010
Wilderness Education Association Affiliates Award (Top Affiliate of WEA) 2010
Presidential Council for the Wilderness Education Association. Inducted 2009 by the Board of Trustees.
Jefferson Award nominee, 2009.
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2007-2008 Southeastern Regional Director’s Conservation Award: Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, Biologist-In-Training (BIT) Development Team.
Frank Lupton Service Award. National Conference on Outdoor Leadership, 2007 WEA Conference, Estes Park, CO.
WKU Intramural-Recreational Sports 2006-2007 Community Member of the Year
Nominated for Who’s Who in teaching, 2005
Nominated for CEBS Faculty Award for Public Service, 1998
Kentucky Association for Environmental Education Award, Sept, 1996
Southern Dist. of AAHPERD: Professional Service Award, Feb. 1991.
KDFWR: Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Services. Mar., 1991.
KDFWR: Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Services. Mar., 1992.
Springfield & SW Missouri Area Quarterback Club: Football Coach of the Year, 1987.
Southwest MO State University: A.J. McDonald Award for Outstanding PE Student/Athlete, 1977.
Education
B.S. in Physical Education, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 1976.
M.S. in Physical Education, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 1979.
Principal's Certificate: Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 1986.
Ed. D., Recreation emphasis -HPER Department. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ed. D. 1990. Minor: Psychology. Dissertation: "Involvement, Flow, and the Leisure State in Deer Hunting: An Experience Sampling Method"
Licensures and Certifications
American Canoe Association (ACA)
Whitewater Canoe Instructor Trainer (L3), Adapted paddling endorsement,1st Three Minutes of Rescue endorsement (1983- 2018)
American Camping Association- OLS Instructor (1992)
Aquatic Education Instructor Trainer- Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (1994)
Hunter/Bowhunter Education Instructor: Master Instructor Trainer-- Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (1994)-(2015)
First Aid/CPR, Instructor--Red Cross/Am. Heart Assn.(1985)
Hunter Education Instructor--Missouri Department of Conservation (1985)
International Bowhunter Association (1991)
Leave No Trace Inc. Master Educator (2004)
National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Instructor (1991)
National Rifle Association
Home Firearm Safety Instructor, Muzzle Loading Pistol, Rifle & Shotgun Instructor (1991)
Project Wild Trainer (2001)
Project Wild Aquatic Trainer (1996)
Project Wet Trainer (1999)
Project Learning Tree Facilitator (1999)
Scuba--Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI)- Open Water Diver (2000) Dives to date: 23
Wilderness Education Association- Certified Instructor Outdoor Leader (1991)
Wilderness Box Instructor (1996)
Wilderness First Responder (1997-present) Wilderness Medical Associates/Stonehearth Outdoor Learning Opportunities (SOLO)
Principal's Certificate: Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, 1986 Lifetime Certification
Professional Memberships
National Organizations
Association of Outdoor Recreation & Education. AORE Board 2011-2012
Wilderness Education Association (WEA) Board 1999-2001, Presidents Council 2009-, Committee work: Affiliate Committee 1991-Present; Standards 1998-2001, 2004, 2007-; certification 1995-97, 2004; monitoring 1996; Conference 1999, 2004; Liaisons, 2001.
American Canoe Association (ACA). Dixie Division Adapted Paddler Chair, Oct, 1995-2004
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), (past) AALR Committee for WEA/AALR partnership 2001-
S. Dist.: Recreation Education Council 1995-1998, Outdoor Recreation Council 1998-99
Southern District, Recreation Division VP Candidate, 1995
Association for Experiential Education (past)
American Camping Association (past)
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)(past)
North American Assoc. for Environmental Education (NAAEE)(past)
State Organizations
Kentucky Association for Environmental Education, Board 1998-2003, 2005-2007
Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society (KRPS) Outdoor Section, Chair, 1992-94, 1996-97, 1999-2000, 2004-2005, Journal review committee Chair 2005- Coordinator for All University Social at Annual KRPS Conf.
Kentucky Hunter Education Association (KHEA)
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Hunter Education Advisory Board, 1999-
Kentucky Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (KAHPERD) 1990-99. Journal Editorial Board, 1995-1999
Kentucky Watershed Watch, Board Member, Trainer, Green River Area Representative, 1994, Adopt a stream member, 2000-
International Profile
TEACHING
Overall Teaching Evaluation
Academic and Career Advising
Advise Undergraduates in REC Adm.
Advise and Coordinate the Outdoor Leadership Program (Minor in REC Adm.)
Graduate Coordinator & Advisor 2002-2010
Directed Student Learning/Research
Thesis director (2) Committee (6) Doctoral Program committees (2)
Scheduled Teaching
Spring 2015: Outdoor Skills, Land (REC 335), Outdoor Skills, Water (REC 337), Outdoor Expedition (REC 437).
J-term 2015: WFR with SOLO (REC 482, 482G)
Fall 2014—On Sabbatical
Summer 2014- REC 490 -590 Internship Supervision
Spring 2014: Outdoor Skills, Land (REC 335), Outdoor Skills, Water (REC 337), Outdoor Expedition (REC 437).
J-term 2014: WFR with SOLO (REC 482, 482G)
Fall 2013: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235), Outdoor Education (REC 332), REC Administration (REC 406)
Summer 2013: LBL Environmental Education Consortium (ENVE 580), REC 490 Internship
Spring 2013: Outdoor Skills, Land (REC 335), Outdoor Skills, Water (REC 337), Outdoor Expedition (REC 437).
J-term 2013: WFR with SOLO (REC 482, 482G)
Fall 2012: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235), Outdoor Education (REC 332), REC Administration (REC 406)
Summer 2012: LBL Environmental Education Consortium (ENVE 580), REC 490 Practicum
Spring 2012: Outdoor Skills, Land (REC 335), Outdoor Skills, Water (REC 337), Outdoor Expedition (REC 437).
J-term 2012: WFR with SOLO (REC 482, 482G)
Fall 2011: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200- 2 sections), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235), Outdoor Education (REC 332), Recreation Resc. Mgmt. (REC 430,430G),
Summer 2011: Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300), LBL Environmental Education Consortium (ENVE 580), REC 490 Practicum
Spring 2011: Outdoor Skills, Land (REC 335), Outdoor Skills, Water (REC 337), Outdoor Expedition (REC 437).
J-term 2011: WFR with SOLO (REC 482, 482G)
Fall 2010: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235), Outdoor Education (REC 332), Theoretical Foundations in Recreation and Sport (REC 523), Recreation Resc. Mgmt. (REC 430,430G),
Summer 2010: Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300), LBL Environmental Education Consortium (ENVE 580), REC 590 Practicum
Spring 2010: Outdoor Skills, Water (REC 337), Outdoor Skills, Land (REC 335), Outdoor Expedition (REC 437), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235). REC 590 Practicum
J-term 2010: WFR with SOLO (REC 482, 482G)
Fall 2009: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235), Outdoor Education (REC 332), Theoretical Foundations in Recreation and Sport (REC 523), REC 590 Practicum
Summer 2009: Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300), LBL Environmental Education Consortium (ENVE 580) REC 590 Practicum
Spring 2009: REC 337 Outdoor Skills, Water (REC 337), Outdoor Expedition (REC 437), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235). REC 590 Practicum
J-term 2009: WFR with SOLO (REC 482G) and WFA with SOLO (REC 482G) Cooperative Honors course with U. of Louisville Water and the Environment Everglades NP.
Fall 2008: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235), Outdoor Education (REC 332), Theoretical Foundations in Recreation and Sport (REC 523), REC 590 Practicum
Summer 2007: Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300) (2 sections), LBL Environmental Education Consortium (ENVE 580)
Spring 2008: REC 337 Outdoor Skills, Water (REC 337), Outdoor Expedition (REC 437), Theoretical Foundations in Recreation and Sport (REC 523)
J-term 2007: WFR with SOLO (REC 482G) and WFA with SOLO (REC 482G)
Fall 2007: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235), Outdoor Education (REC 332), Recreation Resource Management (REC 430/G))
Summer 2007: Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300), LBL Environmental Education Consortium (ENVE 580)
Spring 2007: REC 337 Outdoor Skills, Water (REC 337), Outdoor Expedition (REC 437), Theoretical Foundations in Recreation and Sport (REC 523)
J-term 2007: WFR with SOLO (REC 482G)
Fall 2006: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235), Outdoor Education (REC 332), Fiscal Practices in REC & Sport (REC 519)
Summer 2006: Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300) LBL Workshop (ENVE 575)
Spring 2006: REC 337 Outdoor Skills, Water (REC 337), Outdoor Expedition (REC 437), Theoretical Foundations in Recreation and Sport (REC 523)
Fall 2005: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 235), Outdoor Education (REC 332), Recreation Resource Management (REC 430/G)
Summer 2005: Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G), Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300) LBL Workshop (ENVE 575)
Spring 2005: Outdoor Education (REC 331), Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in Rec. (REC 523)
Fall 2004: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC) 230), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer 2004: Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G), Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300) LBL Workshop (ENVE 575)
Spring 2004: Outdoor Education (REC 331), Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in Rec. (REC 523), Wilderness First Responder (REC 482G)
Fall 2003: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC) 230), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer 2003: Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G), Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300) LBL Workshop (ELE 570, ENED 571)
Spring 2003: Outdoor Education (REC 331), Camp Adm. (REC 433 G), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in Rec. (REC 523)
Fall 2002: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC) 230), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer 2002: Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300) LBL Workshop (ELE 570, ENED 571), KIIS course Breganz, Austria (EDU 450-1, EDU 660)
Spring 2002: Outdoor Education (REC 331), Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in Rec. (REC 523)
Fall 2001: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC) 230), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer 2001: Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G), Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300) LBL Workshop (ELE 570, ENVD 571, KIIS course Breganz, Austria (EDU 450-1, EDU 660)
Spring 2001: Outdoor Education (REC 331), Camp Adm. (REC 433), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in Rec. (REC 523)
Fall 2000: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC) 230), Resource Management (REC 431/G), Rec. Leadership (REC 302)
Summer 2000: Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G), Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300) LBL Workshop (ELE 570)
Spring 2000: Outdoor Education (REC 331), Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in Rec. (REC 523)
Fall 1999: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC) 230), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer 1999: Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G), Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300) LBL Workshop (ELE 570)
Spring 1999: Outdoor Education (REC 331), Camp Administration (REC 433), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in Rec. (REC 523)
Fall 1998: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer, 1998: Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G), Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300)
Spring 1998: Outdoor Education (REC 331), Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in Rec. (REC 523)
Fall 1997: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer 1997: Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G), Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300)
Spring 1997: Outdoor Education (REC 331), Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in Rec. (REC 523)
Fall 1996: Intro. to Rec. (REC 200), Outdoor Rec. (REC 230), Firearms (PE 104), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer, 1996: Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G), Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300)
Spring 1996: Outdoor Education (REC 331), Intro. to REC (REC 200), Outdoor REC (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in REC (REC 523)
Fall 1995: Intro. to REC (REC 200), Outdoor REC (REC 230), Firearms (PE 104), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer, 1995: Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G), Leisure Time Outdoor Pursuits (PE 300)
Spring 1995: Archery (PE 102), Intro. to REC (REC 200), Outdoor REC (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in REC (REC 523)
Fall 1994: Intro. to REC (REC 200), Outdoor REC (REC 230), Firearms (PE 104), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer, 1994: REC 482/G Wilderness Stewardship, Intern Supervision
Spring 1994: Archery (PE 102), Intro. to REC (REC 200), Outdoor REC (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in REC (REC 523)
Fall 1993: Intro. to REC (REC 200), Outdoor REC (REC 230), Resource Management (REC 431/G), Firearms (PE 104),
Summer, 1993: REC 482/G Wilderness Stewardship
Spring 1993: Archery (PE 102), Intro. to REC (REC 200), Outdoor REC (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in REC (REC 523)
Fall 1992: Intro. to REC (REC 200), Outdoor REC (REC 230), Firearms (PE 104), Resource Management (REC 431/G)
Summer, 1992: REC 482/G Wilderness Stewardship
Spring 1992: Archery (PE 102), Intro. to REC (REC 200), Outdoor REC (REC 230), Philosophy and Trends in REC (REC 523)
(1990-1991) Archery (PHY 102), Intro. to Recreation (REC 200), Outdoor Recreation (REC 230), Firearms (PHY 101), Bowling (PHY 101), Philosophy and Trends in Recreation (REC 523), Internship Supervision, Resource Management (REC 431/G), Wilderness Stewardship (REC 482/G)
University of Arkansas (1988-89)
Bowling, Golf, Intermediate Golf, Bicycling, Volleyball, Angling, Field Archery
Springfield Catholic High School (1985-87)
Weight Training, Health, Physical Education, Hunter Education, Adventure Education (developed outdoor skills curriculum)
Southwest Missouri State University (1981-84)
Canoeing, Bowling, Neuromuscular Activities in Modern Living, Football Techniques, Weight Training
Illinois State University (1977)
Badminton, Wrestling, Volleyball, Weight Training, Tennis, Physical Fitness
SCHOLARSHIP/RESEARCH
Grants
Spencer, S. Stenger-Ramsey, T. 2012. Water Watch grant for Water Quality Sampling with Warren County Blueways continued $450 annual award
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Spencer, S. Stenger-Ramsey, T. 2010. Water Watch grant for Water Quality Sampling with Warren County Blueways $450
Spencer, S., & Hey, W. Fall 2009. National Archery in the Schools (NASP) Equipment Grant.
Spencer, S., Sievers, H., & Moore, P., 2007-2008- 2009. Blueways in Warren County, Recreation Trails Program Grant (KY GOLD) ($125,000 to Warren County)
Spencer, S. Outdoor Leadership Program and the American Canoe Association-Recommended Water Trails Program for Warren County PIE Grant: $12,900 2007
Gibson, F., Stenger-Ramsey, T., Bartlett, L., Rudolph, J., Larson, B., Poff, R., Ramsing, R., and Spencer, S. (2006). Funding proposal to Ken Lee (Sen. Mitch McConnell). Proposal for development of WKU Outdoor Education and Leadership Center at WKU Farm. $750,000 (Submitted, not funded).
Spencer, S. Brochure for Outdoor Leadership Program in Recreation Program. Designed and Published by WMTH Corporation. $1000.
Spencer, S. $5,000 match for PIE grant (above) from We Make Things Happen Corporation for development and maintenance of Blueways Trails Web Page.
Provost's Initiatives for Excellence (PIE Grant) Outdoor Leadership Semester. Amount approved for 2005-2006:$1985
Travel Grant for Whitewater Parks Conference Oct. 2005. BG/Warren County Greenways
Institute for Economic Development, 2006, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Jerusalem Ridge Bill Monroe Homeplace, 2006.
Institute for Economic Development, 2004, $500 for Agri-tourism work, BG, KY, 2005.
Institute for Economic Development, 2004, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Lost River Cave, BG, KY, 2005.
Institute for Economic Development, 2005, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Long C Trails/Campground, Allen County, KY, 2004.
Institute for Economic Development, 2003, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Madisonville, KY, YAA Community Park.
Institute for Economic Development, 2004, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Hopkins County, KY, Nature Park.
Institute for Economic Development, 2003, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Ohio County, park.
Institute for Economic Development, 2002, $250 for resource management consultation and report: McLean County park.
Institute for Economic Development, 2001, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Campbellsville, park.
Institute for Economic Development, 2000, $250 for resource management consultation and report: LaRue County park.
Institute for Economic Development, 2000, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Tompkinsville, KY City parks.
Institute for Economic Development, 2000, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Campbellsville, KY Soccer park.
Institute for Economic Development, 1999, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Sulphur Well, KY.
Institute for Economic Development, 2000, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Leitchfield, KY YMCA.
Institute for Economic Development, 1998, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Ponderosa on Nolin.
Institute for Economic Development, 1999, $250 for resource management consultation and report:
Institute for Economic Development, 1998, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Quarry Recreation Area, Barren Lake, US Army Corps of Engineers.
Institute for Economic Development, Dec. 1997, $250 for resource management consultation and report: Johnson Park, Warren County
Institute for Economic Development, 1996, $500 for resource management consultation and report: Falls of Rough
Institute for Economic Development Grant, 1996, $500 for resource management consultation and report: Kentucky Down Under, Horse Cave, KY
Small Business Institute (SBI) Grant, 1995, $500 for resource management consultation and report: Radcliff, KY, Colvin Community Center #1
SBI Grant, 1995, $500 for resource management consultation and report: Radcliff, KY, Colvin Community Center #2
SBI Grant, 1995, $500 for resource management consultation and report: Russellville, KY, Logan County Fairgrounds Relocation and Design #1
SBI Grant, 1995, $500 for resource management consultation and report: Russellville, KY, Logan County Fairgrounds Relocation and Design #2
SBI Grant, 1995, $500 for management consultation and report: Green River Canoeing.
SBI Grant, 1995, $500 for management consultation and report: Mello Inn, Resource Management Plan.
SBI Grant, 1995, $500 for management consultation and report: Gaspar River Retreat Resource Management Plan.
SBI Grant, 1995, $500 for management consultation and report: Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department, Barren River site development and Resource Management Plan.
Rivers and Streams Grant, Kentucky Department of Local Government, 1994, $5,000 for Edmonson County: "The Green River and Edmonson County" (Co-writer with Debby Spencer).
SBI Grant, 1994, $500 for management consultation and report: Nolin Lake State Park #3.
SBI Grant, 1994, $500 for management consultation and report: Nolin Lake State Park #4.