Charles H. Hammersley, Ph.D.
Service, Presentations and Consulting
National Presentations & Service
2001 Presenter, Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE) Teaching Institute, "Teaching and Learning Styles for web-based parks and recreation courses," Salt Lake City, UT
1999 Invited Presenter, "Technology Trends in Recreation", NRPA Revenue Management School, La Jolla, CA
1999 Presenter, NAU/web.99, "Integrating Selected Software Applications to Create an Interactive Web Course" Flagstaff, AZ
1999 Presenter, Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE) Teaching Institute, "Developing, Teaching, and Evaluating Web Based Parks and Recreation Courses," Myrtle Beach, SC.
1999 Reviewer, NAU/Web99 Conference Presentations
1999 Reviewer, SCHOLE: Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education
1998 Presenter, NAU Web '98 Conference, "Integrating the Virtual Conference Center into Your Class," Flagstaff, AZ
1997 Presenter, RCRA Research Symposium, "Entry-Level Job-Task Analysis of Resort Recreation Professionals," Virginia Beach, VA
1997 Invited Speaker, Community Association Institute, "Making the Internet Work for You," San Antonio, TX
1996 Presenter, RCRA National Conference, "RCRA On-line: The Benefits of the Internet," Kiawah Island, SC
1996 Presenter, RCRA National Conference, "The Future of Commercial Recreation," Kiawah Island, SC
1996-'97 President, Resort and Commercial Recreation Association
1995 President-elect, Resort and Commercial Recreation Association
1994 - '96 Liaison for Society of Park and Recreation Educators
1995 Presenter, RCRA National Conference, "Teaching Through Experiential Education," Myrtle Beach, SC
1995 Presenter, AAHPERD National Conference, "Teaching Computer Activity Registration Programs," Portland, OR
1994 - '95 Board of Directors, Academic Representative, Resort and Commercial Recreation Association.
1994 Presenter, NRPA Pacific Risk Management School, "ASTM AND CPSC Standards in Playground Safety," Oakland, CA
1994 Presenter, RCRA National Conference, "Teaching Class Software," Galena, IL.
1993 Board of Directors, Academic Representative, Resort and Commercial Recreation Association.
1993 Presenter, Society of Park and Recreation Educators Teaching Institute, "Teaching Computer Applications in Leisure Services," Asilomar, CA.
1993 Presenter, American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Conference, Micro Computer Sessions, "Computer Applications in Leisure Services," Washington, DC.
1991 - 1993 Research Symposium Coordinator for the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association's national conference.
1992 Presenter, American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) National Conference, Research Consortium, "Trait and Factor Theory as Applied to Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists," Indianapolis, IN.
1991 Presenter, Resort and Commercial Recreation Association Conference, "Vocational Profile of Resort Recreation Professionals," Bend, OR.
1991 Presenter, Resort and Commercial Recreation Association Conference, "Professional Preparation and Presentation," Bend, OR.
1991 Presenter, National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS) Institute, "Vocational Profile of CTRS's," Baltimore, MD.
1991 - 1992 Guest Editor, Visions in Leisure and Business
1991 Research Symposium Coordinator, Resort and Commercial Recreation Association's National Conference, Bend, OR.
1991 Invited Speaker, National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Teaching Institute, "Contemporary Philosophers in Recreation," Chapel Hill, NC.
1990 Presenter, RCRA Research Symposium, "Content Analyses of Introductory Commercial Recreation Courses," Amelia Island, FL.
1990 Presenter, NRPA Research Symposium, "Commercial Recreation in Leisure Studies Curricula," Phoenix, AZ.
1990 Presenter, TRENDS Symposium, "River User Profile," Indianapolis, IL.
1988 Presenter, National Aquatics Conference, "Water Safety for Community Programs," Orlando, FL.
1987 Presenter, NRPA National Congress, "Career Tracks: Skills for Getting Started," New Orleans, LA.
1986 Presenter, NRPA National Congress, "River Safety & Rescue for Whitewater Educational Programs," Anaheim, CA.
Regional Service and Presentations
2006 Invited Speaker, Monument Valley Tour Operators Association, "Ecotourism Planning," Monument Valley, UT
2005 Presenter, Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Conference, Higher Education in Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
2004 Presenter, Arizona Parks and Recreation Association Conference, Higher Education in Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
1998 Invited Speaker, Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Division, Staff Training, "Strategic Planning" Flagstaff, AZ
1998 Presenter, Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Division, Staff Training, "Program Planning and Implementation." Flagstaff, AZ
1998 Presenter, NAU School of Forestry Seminar Series, "The Future of Higher Education: Teaching on the Internet." Flagstaff, AZ
1998 Invited Instructor, NRPA Pacific Risk Management School, "ASTM & CPSC Playground Safety Standards," Scottsdale, AZ.
1992 Presenter, Northwest American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference, "The Dangerous Work of Children," LaGrande, OR.
1992 Invited Speaker, Association of School Safety Officers State Conference, "Playground Safety and Design,'' Bend, OR.
1992 Invited Instructor, NRPA Pacific Risk Management School, "Playground Safety," Seattle, WA
1991 Invited Speaker, Oregon Park and Recreation Society, "Back to the Future for Leisure Services," Portland, OR.
1991 Invited Speaker, Washington Recreation and Park Association, Playground Safety Workshop, Redmond, WA.
1991 Invited Instructor, NRPA Pacific Risk Management School, "Playground Safety," Seattle, WA.
1990 Rural Recreation and Tourism Workshop, Boulder, CO.
State Service and Presentations
2003 Presenter, APRA Open Space Conference, "Effects of Laws and Policies on Planning for Open Space," Tempe, AZ.
1999 - present Web Manager, Arizona Parks and Recreation Association
1999 Invited Speaker, Northern Arizona University, Teaching at 2000, "Education: Anytime and Anywhere," televised, Flagstaff, AZ
1998 Presenter, Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, State Conference, "NAU Park Ranger Training Program." Tucson, AZ.
1998 Invited Presenter, Flagstaff Park and Recreation Division, Staff Training, "Strategic Planning" Flagstaff, AZ.
1997 Invited Presenter, Flagstaff Park and Recreation Division, Staff Training, "Program Assessment Techniques'" Flagstaff, AZ.
1997 Presenter, Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, State Conference, "Arizona Rural & Tribal Recreation Project." Phoenix, AZ.
1992 Presenter, National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association, State Conference, "League Scheduling with Computer Programs," Moscow, ID.
1992 Presenter, Idaho Recreation and Parks Association state conference, "Computer Applications in Recreation Agencies," Lewiston, ID.
1992 Developed a video CEU program and instructed in a two day CEU computer training program for the Idaho Recreation and Park Association.
1992 Presenter, 1992 Idaho Governor's Conference on Recreation and Tourism, "Leisure Services: Evolution or Extinction," Boise, ID.
1992 Panel Member, 1992 Idaho Governor's Conference on Recreation and Tourism, "Standards for Park/Recreation Facilities," Boise, ID.
1992 Consultant, park planning committee Twin Falls, Idaho.
1991 - 1992 Organizer/Leader, Outdoor education programs for the Silver Valley High School students, Kellogg, Idaho.
1990 Consultant, Moscow Recreation Department, Community Aquatic Needs Survey.
1990 Presenter, Idaho Recreation and Park Association State Conference, "Professionalism in the 90's" and "Playground Safety," Post Falls, ID.
1988 Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association "Certification Board."
1988 Presenter, Pioneer Valley Parks and Recreation "Daycamp Staff Training," Springfield College, MA.
1988 Organizer, PVPRA, "Personnel Management," Springfield College, MA.
1986 Board of Directors/President, Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico.
1986 Editor, "Flipline", Adobe Whitewater Club of New Mexico.
1986 Speaker, North Valley Senior Center "Outdoor Emergency Staff Training," Albuquerque, NM.
1986 Contributor, New Mexico Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.
1985 Team Member, PARVS (Public Areas Recreation Visitors Survey), New Mexico State Parks.
1985 Workshop, National Safety Network, Safety Management for Outdoor Program Leaders, Albuquerque, NM.
1985 Consultant, All Indian Pueblo Council, Youth Adventure Summer Camp Feasibility and Needs Study, Albuquerque, NM.
1985 Member, Los Alamos Recreation Department, Facilities Needs Survey, Los Alamos, NM.
County and City Service
2004 - present Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Commission
2004 - present Flagstaff Open Spaces Committee
1999 - present Coconino County Parks and Recreation Commission
2002 - 2003 Coconino County Comprehensive Planning Commission
1999 - 2001 Flagstaff Family YMCA Board of Management, member
Consulting Services
2006 WLB Group, Recreation Master Plan for Town of Sahaurita
2004 Educational Technology Consultant, University of Florida, Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management
2001 Expert Witness, Daniel Morgan v. Safety Group Home, Personal Injury Lawsuit.
2000 Expert Consultant, Taxter v. Conejo Recreation and Parks District, Playground Personal Injury Lawsuit.
1999 Expert Consultant, Flack v. AMFAC, Wrongful Death Lawsuit
1998 Expert Consultant, Manansala v. Oxnard Union High School District, Playground Personal Injury Lawsuit.
1998 Staff Training Consultant, Flagstaff Park and Recreation Division, "Strategic Planning Techniques" Flagstaff, AZ.
1998 Park Planning Consultant, Coconino County Board of Supervisors, conducted neighborhood needs assessment and created a community park design.
1998 Educational Consultant, Salem College, Developing internet courses.
1995 Recreational Planning Consultant, Wilde Pine RV Park, Designed a commercial rv park.
1996 Recreational Planning Consultant, City of Caribou, Conducted community assessment for a child development center.
1992 Park Planning Consultant, Twin Falls Parks and Recreation, Developed a community forum for a local park and created a park design.
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