Kevin Tatsugawa, Ph.D.
Associate Professor/Adventure Education Program Coordinator
223 Woodward Center
ktatsugawa@westfield.ma.edu
Phone: (413) 572-8384
Year started at WSU: 2010
Ph.D./University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT/Parks, Recreation and Tourism/ Effects of leadership model, activity type, and group gender composition on self-affirmation and peer acceptance of adolescents
M.S./California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA/Recreation and Leisure Studies/Team challenge course manual
B.S./California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA/Biological Conservation
August 2008 – May 2010: Assistant Professor, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sport Science Department, St Cloud State University, St Cloud, MN
Duties consisted of researching, developing curriculum, and instructing departmental core courses as well as concentration requirements, conducting research in areas of interest, acquiring external funding sources, providing service to both the campus community and the community at large, and serving on departmental, college and university committees. Subjects included Recreation Leadership Techniques, Recreation Administration I, Wilderness Skills, Recreational Facility Design and Management, Recreation Program Planning and Leadership, and Outdoor Education.
August 2007 – May 2008: Lecturer, Recreation and Leisure Studies Program, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
Duties consisted of researching, developing curriculum, and instructing departmental core courses as well as concentration requirements, managing the E.D.G.E. challenge course, supervising interns, and managing the internship program. Subjects included Introduction to Recreation, Parks, and Tourism, Adventure Based Programming, Senior Seminar, Challenge Course Facilitation, Wilderness Survival, Yosemite Experience, and Internship in Recreation, Parks and Tourism.
August 2005 – May 2007: Assistant Professor, Parks and Recreation Management Program, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
Duties consisted of researching, developing curriculum, and instructing departmental core courses as well as concentration requirements, conducting research in areas of interest, acquiring external funding sources, providing service to both the campus community and the community at large, and serving on departmental, college and university committees. Subjects included Outdoor Leadership Certification I, Outdoor Leadership Certification II, Recreation Leadership and Supervision, Wilderness First Responder, Introduction to Rock Climbing, Basic Safety Systems, Introduction to Orienteering, Introduction to Mountaineering, Snow and Ice In Our Environment, and Mountain and Highland Geography.
August 2002 – May 2005: Assistant Professor, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, California State University of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Duties consisted of researching, developing curriculum, and instructing departmental core courses as well as concentration requirements, conducting research in areas of interest, acquiring external funding sources, providing service to both the campus community and the community at large, and serving on departmental, college and university committees. Subjects included Recreational Uses of Natural Resources, The Outdoor Recreation Experience, Wilderness First Responder, Policies, Issues, and Problems in Leisure Services, Experiential Education in Outdoor Recreation Settings, and Facilities Design and Maintenance.
August 2001 – May 2002: Lecturer, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, California State University of Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Duties consisted of researching, developing curriculum, and instructing departmental core courses as well as concentration requirements. Subjects included Recreational Uses of Natural Resources, The Outdoor Recreation Experience, Experiential Education in Outdoor Recreation Settings, and Facilities Design and Maintenance
September 1995 - June 1996: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Duties consisted of researching, developing curriculum, and instructing departmental core courses as well as concentration requirements. Subjects included: Recreation Leadership and Supervision, Recreation Programming, Organization and Administration in Recreation, Introduction to Computer Applications, Leadership Training and Practicum, Volunteerism, Backcountry Skiing, and Desert Backpacking.
September 1992 - June 1995: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies, California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
Duties consisted of researching, developing curriculum, and instructing a departmental concentration requirement. The subject was outdoor living techniques.
2015 |
Awardee – Fostering Inclusive and Equitable Pedagogy Retreat |
2014 |
Awardee - Westfield Engages Summer Writing and Planning Retreat Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Grant |
2012 |
Scholarship - Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics Master Educator Course |
2011 |
Awardee – Web Camp-Training to teach online or hybrid courses at Westfield State University |
2006 |
Northern Arizona University - Research Grant |
2004 |
American Alpine Club - Research Grant (Co-written with Dale Wagner, Daryl Parker, and Troy Young) |
2002 |
Project Activity Grant - Sawtooth Film Festival |
2001 |
Project Activity Grant - Adrenaline Film Festival |
1995 |
Forgivable Doctoral Loan Recipient from the state of California |
1993 |
Expedition member - Union Internationale Des Associations D'Alpinisme |
1987 |
Mountaineer Ambassador - US/USSR Youth Exchange Program |