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Aram Attarian, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director, State Park Leadership School
Contact Details :
North Carolina State University
Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Box 8004
Raleigh, NC 27695-8004
Phone: 919-515-3709
Fax: 919-515-3276
Email: aram_attarian@ncsu.edu
Education:
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon. Ph.D.
Major - Leisure Studies and Services, June 1992
Minor - Adult Education
Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina. M.A.
Major - Physical Education/Recreation Management, May 1983
Minor - Post Secondary Education
West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania. B.S.
Major - Health and Physical Education, May 1975
Minor - Education, K-12
Speciality/Current Research Interests:
Adventure Recreation/Outdoor Leadership, Climbing Resource Management
Recent Courses Taught:
Undergraduate:
PRT 214 Introduction to Adventure Education
PRT 215 Principles and Practices of Outdoor Leadership
PRT 250 Management of Park & Recreation Facilities
PRT 315 Organization & Administration of Outdoor Adventure Programs
PRT 475 Recreation & Park Internship
Graduate:
PRT 500 Theories of Leisure & Recreation
Selected Publications:
Ewert, A. Attarian, A., Hollenhorst, S., Russell, K. and Voight, A. (2006). Evolving Adventure Pursuits on Public Lands: Emerging Challenges for Management and Public Policy. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 24(2), 125-140.
Siderelis, C., & Attarian, A. (2004). Trip response modeling of rock climber’s reactions to proposed regulations. Journal of Leisure Research, 36(1), 73-88.
Leung, Y-F. & Attarian, A. (2003). Frontcountry visitor information/education programs: Are there lessons for wilderness? International Journal of Wilderness, 9(1), 32-33.
Attarian, A. (2002). Rock climbers’ self-perceptions of first aid, safety and rescue skills. Wilderness and Environmental Medicine, 13(4), 238-244.
Attarian, A. (2001). Trends in outdoor adventure education. Journal of Experiential Education, 24(3), 141-149.
Attarian, A. & Priest, S. (1994). The relationship between stages of group development and styles of outdoor leadership. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Leadership, 11(3), 13-19.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
“Climbing Resources Education And Management” ”. International Conference For Outdoor Recreation & Education. Asheville, NC , November 2-4, 2007.
“Accident And Incident Reporting” ”. International Conference For Outdoor Recreation & Education. Asheville, NC , November 2-4, 2007.
“Impact of Site Decision Variables on Visitors’ Choices of State and Federal Rock Climbing Areas”. Nick Georgiade, Aram Attarian, Chris Siderelis and Roger Moore. Southeast Recreation Resource Conference. Wilmington, NC, February 26-28, 2006
“Learning From Misadventures”. 33rd Annual Association for Experiential Education Conference. Tuscon, AZ, Conference, November 2-6, 2005.
“Trends and Issues in Adventure Recreation”. National Recreation and Park Association Congress and Exposition. San Antonio, TX, October 18-22, 2005.
“Designing the Adventure Experience: Voices from the Industry” (w/Alan Ewert). American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance Conference. Chicago, IL, April 12-17, 2005.
“Evolving Adventure Pursuits on Public Lands: Emerging Challenges for Management and Public Policy”. (w/ A. Ewert, S. Hollenhorst, and K. Russell). 10th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Keystone, CO., June 2-6, 2004.
Selected Projects/Grants Funding :
2005: “LUNA” – Leave-No-Trace trainer course on environmental stewardship in urban parks and natural areas. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV
Environmental Education Grants. ($18,000.00, not funded)
2003: The Access Fund. Survey of rock climbing in the Grandfather Mountain Corridor, Blue Ridge Parkway, NC. (Funded $2000.00).
2003: Rocky Mountain National Park. Pre- Proposal: The assessment of use and human caused impacts associated with rock climbing activities In Rocky Mountain National Park. ($89,000.00, Not Funded)
2001: The Access Fund. Managing climbing groups at Crowders Mountain State Park, NC. (Funded $1100.00).
1999: Leave No Trace, Inc. Durango LNT Frontcountry Project. (Funded $10,000.00).
Awards:
Nominated for Reynold E. Carlson Distinguished Lecturer Award (Indiana University, Department of Recreation & Park Administration), 2006.
Nominated for Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award for 2005-2006, North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources.
Member of the North Carolina State University Academy of Outstanding Teachers, May 2004.
Outstanding Teacher Award for 2003-2004. North Carolina State University, College of Natural Resources, May 2004.
Outstanding Teacher Award for 2002 - 2003. North Carolina State University, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management, April 2003.
North Carolina Outward Bound School Recognition for Leadership and Service, May 2002.
Continued Excellence In Teaching Award 1993-1994. North Carolina State University, Department of Physical Education, August 1994.
Continued Excellence In Teaching Award 1992-1993. North Carolina State University, Department of Physical Education, August 1993.
Inducted into Rho Phi Lambda (professional park, recreation, and leisure services fraternity), May 1993.
North Carolina Outward Bound School Recognition for Leadership and Service, June 1991.
Outstanding Teacher Award for 1990-1991. North Carolina State University, Department of Physical Education,
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