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David N. Emanuelson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Recreation Administration
Office Location: Meyer Hall, Room 201
Telephone: 262-245-8574
Fax: 262-245-8595
Email Address: demanuel@aurora.edu
Having served as a parks and recreation professional in the public sector for over 30 years, I believe that the practical application of academic material should be the major component of all my classes. That includes the teaching of action research with which all future professionals need to be familiar. I believe that the development of critical thinking skills is essential to the higher education process, and how a student presents herself or himself is more important than the grades they receive.
Education
Ph.D. in Political Science- Northern Illinois University
Master's in Public Administration- Northern Illinois University
Master's in Business Administration- Indiana University Northwest
Bachelor in Recreation Administration- University of Illinois
Areas of Specialization
Recreation Administration
Assessment and Evaluation Research
Public Administration
American, State and Local Government
Public Policy
Courses Taught
Commercial Recreation
Assessment and Evaluation of Leisure Services
The Political, Legal and Economic Aspects of Leisure Services
Administration of Leisure Services
Facility Management
Commercial Recreation
Assessment and Evaluation of Leisure Services
The Political, Legal and Economic Aspects of Leisure Services
Administration of Leisure Services
Facility Management
Leisure and Aging in Leisure Services
Sports and Events Management
Highlights of Publications
"The Case for Park Districts" Impact Magazine, Spring 2007 (won the 2007 Contributor of the Year Award)
"Making the Case for Parks and Recreation Academic Programs" Illinois Parks and Recreation, May-June 2006 (won the Best Features and Trends Article award)
"Comparing Parks in the Midwest" Illinois Parks and Recreation May-June 2008
"Autonomy, Professional Training and Revenues" Illinois Park and Recreation, May-June 2007
"Real World Work, Challenges, Advance Degrees, Professional Development and Pride in Our Profession" Impact Fall 2004
Highlights of Campus Involvement
Faculty Senate 2006-2008
Volunteer for Music by the Lake 2004-2008
Tour guide for GWC Alumni Reunions 2007-2008
Faculty Advisor for the Student Rec Club 2008
Other Interests
Public opinion polling and research
Comprehensive and strategic planning
Urban planning and consulting
Budgeting and financial management
