Program Faculty

	Dr. Maureen Dougherty Ph.D. Parks and Recreation Resource Science West Virginia University E-mail: mdougherty@frostburg.edu Phone: 443-840-4603
Experience and Areas of Expertise in the field: Coordinator, FSU Graduate Program & CCBC Satellite Campus Former Recreation Director Extensive experience in campus and outdoor recreation
Focus areas: Women's studies, outdoor adventure, and staff Training and Development
Personal Hobbies: Camping, Skiing, Swimming, Home Improvements & Pottery
Years at FSU: 10 years Photos - Click for larger images

Dr. Robert Kauffman

Ph.D. Recreation
University of

Maryland College Park

E-mail: rkauffman@frostburg.edu
Phone: 301-687-4474

Experience and Areas of Expertise in the field:

Chair, FSU Department Park & Recreation
National expert in boating safety
Area of expertise in the outdoors and resource management

Personal Hobbies:

Whitewater canoeing, canoe camping, rafting.

Years at FSU: 17 years

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Dr. Natalia Buta

Ph.D. Natural Resources Recreation

University of Florida

E-mail: nbuta@frostburg.edu
Phone: 301-687-4458

Experience and Areas of Expertise in the field:

Graduate Assistant at the University of Florida and Central Michigan University. Extensive experience working with various non-profit organizations (e.g. Romanian Scout Organization, Multiple Sclerosis Organization, Habitat for Humanity). Experience in marketing – provided consulting services for two agencies

Focus Areas:

Community Recreation, Natural Resources Recreation, and Ecotourism.

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Thomas L. "Tom" Donlin, MA, CRPE

MA, Public Administration
Bowie State University

BS, Health and Physical Education
Pennsylvania State University

E-mail: tld3535@comcast.net tldonlin@frostburg.edu
Phone: 443-995-9079

Experience and Areas of Expertise in the field:

Currently Executive Director, Maryland Recreation and Parks Association. Thirty-one years in parks administration, primarily on the County government level with 3 years with the State Department of Natural Resources

Personal Hobbies:

Sailing, Cycling, and Photography.

Years at FSU: 3 years

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Paul "Rusty" M. Ruszin

BS, UMBC

Masters Degree, Morgan University

Graduate of the Rec & Pks Executive Development Ceritifcation Program, Indiana University

E-mail: PRuszinjr@frostburg.edu

Experience and Areas of Expertise in the field:

10 years w/Baltimore County Rec & Pks Dept. 30 years w/Maryland Department Natural Resources/Maryland Park Service. Expertise in Resource Management and Outdoor Recreation

Personal Hobbies:

Water Activities, Horseback Riding, Camping & Hiking, Hunting & Fishing.

Years at FSU: 10+ years

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Eric Legg

College of William and Mary, BA, 1996

Wake Forest University, MA, 1997

United States Sports Academy, MSS, Sports Studies, 2005

University of Utah, PhD Student, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, current

Email: ericlegg@gmail.com or welegg@frostburg.edu

Experience and Areas of Expertise in the field:

Six years of full-time experience in parks and recreation with focus in sports programming and marketing. Regular presenter at NRPA and other conferences on social media marketing or 10 and under tennis. Have taught courses in marketing, facility management, financial management, facility design, sport communication, and social issues in sports. Current research interests - sense of community, parental involvement in youth sport

Personal Hobbies:

Tennis, hiking, basketball

Years at FSU: 2 years

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FSU Contact: Dr. Maureen Dougherty
	443-840-4603 mdougherty@frostburg.edu