Recreation Administration Staff - Ron Ramsing

Dr. Ron Ramsing, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, CHHS International Liason Officer

Office:  E.A. Diddle Arena 2028
Phone:  (270) 745-5482
Email:  ron.ramsing@wku.edu

Courses

Rec 200
Rec 302
Rec 328
Rec 402
Rec 424
Rec 482
RSA 501
RSA 513

Research

Research Areas of Interest:  Leadership; Community recreation; Positive Youth Development; Self-determination theory; International education; Diabetes

Selected Publications:

Miller, J., Shellman, A., Hill, E., Ramsing, R., & Lawhon, B.  (2012).  The development and validation of a new assessment scale: Measuring the effectiveness of the Leave No Trace PEAK program.  In A. Ewert and F. Vernon, (Eds.), Proceedings From The Coalition for Education in the Outdoors: Vol. 12.   Research in Outdoor Education.  Bradford Woods, IN: Coalition for Education in the Outdoors.

Shellman, A., Hill, E., & Ramsing, R.  (2011).  Online programming in adventure programming.  In B. Martin, & M. Wagstaff, (eds), Controversial Issues in Adventure Programming.  Human Kinetics. 

Ramsing, R.,  Jordan, D., & DeGraaf, D.  (2010).  Instructor CD for Programming in leisure services: A servant leadership approach.  State College, PA: Venture.

Ramsing, R., & Sibthorp, J.  (2008).  The role of autonomy support in summer camp programs: Preparing youth for productive behaviors.  Journal of Parks and Recreation Administration, 26(2), 61-77.

Ramsing, R.  (2007).  Organized camping: A historical perspective.  Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 16, 751-54.

McAuliffe-Fogarty, A., Ramsing, R., & Hill, E.  (2007).  Medical specialty camps:  Programs for youth with diabetes as a model of success.  Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America, 16, 887-908.

Ramsing, R., & Hill, E.  (2007).  The role of theory-based programming in camp: A three year evaluation of diabetes camps.  Camping, 80, 14-16.

Selected Presentations:

Ramsing, R., & Spencer, S.  (Re)positioning your agency as an essential service: Articulating the value of parks and recreation.  Kentucky Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference.  Frankfort, KY.  November.

Poff, R., Stenger-Ramsey, T., Ramsing, R., & Spencer, S.  (2012).  Outdoor recreation journals: a topical analysis from 2009-2012.  Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Conference, Snowbird, UT.  November.

Ramsing, R.,  & Hill, E. (2012).  Urban sustainability: Promoting environmental stewardship through Leave No Trace.  National Recreation Parks Association Annual Congress.  Anaheim, CA.  October.

Clark, J., & Ramsing, R.  (2012).  Poster Presentation - Recreation in Myanmar.  WKU Statewide Study Abroad Symposium.  Bowling Green, KY.  March.

Ramsing, R., & Stenger-Ramsey, T.  (2011).  Best practices in volunteer recruitment, retention, and recognition.  Kentucky Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference.  Bowling Green, KY.  November.

Ramsing, R. & Hill, E.  (2011).  Motivating staff in an ever changing environment.  National Recreation Parks Association Annual Congress.  Atlanta, GA.  November

Ramsing, R.  (2010).  The essence of motivation: Engaging staff during challenging times.  Kentucky Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference: Cadiz, KY.  November.

Woosley, J., Ramsing, R., & Sisler, R.  (2010).  Making a difference:  Applying international lessons to parks and recreation.  Kentucky Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference: Cadiz, KY.  November.

Miller, J., Hill, E., Shellman, A., Ramsing, R. Brown, L., & Gómez, E. (2010).  Measuring the Educational Impact of Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids (PEAK): The Development and Implementation of a New Scale. 22nd Annual Northeastern Recreation Research Symposium, Bolton Landing, NY.  March.

Ramsing, R.  (2009).  Prosper and thrive: Finding fun in assessment and evaluation.  Kentucky Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference: Louisville, KY.  November.

Ramsing, R., Vesey, R., Coffey, D., Murphy, R., Myers, D., & Stewart, M.  (2008).  How to get started with study abroad – A roundtable discussion.  FACET –Western Kentucky University.  Bowling Green, KY.  February.

Ramsing, R., Strenecky, B., Carter, D., Tabor, B., & Kovar, B.

Bio

Education:

Ph.D. – University of Utah

MS – University of Northern Iowa

BS – University of Oregon