Ryan Gower, Ph.D.
- Lecturer and Internship Coordinator
- Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism
- College of Applied Health Sciences
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Download Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
Education
- Degree
- Ph.D., Leisure Behavior, 2008
- Area of Professional Interest
- Dr. Gower's professional interests include enhancing our understanding of interactions with public recreation agencies with an emphasis on exploring:
- Best practices in improving customer satisfaction with recreation programs.
- Communication of outcomes of public recreation agencies with key constituents (benchmarking, legislative advocacy & bond referendums).
- Exploring perception of service and impact on future park and recreation program usage.
- Academic Responsibility
- Freshman, sophomore and senior level core classes.
- Develop, build and coordinate the undergraduate Internship program.
- Provide leadership and service on several departmental and campus committees.
- Awards, Academic and Professional Honors
- Recipient of the Campus Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007
- Recipient of the Excellence in Undergraduate Instruction Award; College of Applied Health Science, 2007
- Recipient of the Excellence in Undergraduate Advising Award; College of Applied Life Studies, 2004
- See Curriculum Vitae for complete list of awards, academic and professional honors.
- Professional Associations and Certifications
- See Curriculum Vitae for complete list of awards, academic and professional honors.
