Cathi McMahan, Ph.D.
Department Head of Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration
Associate Professor, Recreation and Park Administration
Williamson Hall Room 105
1205 N. El Paso
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: 479-968-0385
Fax: 479-968-0600
E-mail: cmcmahan@atu.edu
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. Rehabilitation Education, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
- M.S. Recreation, Northwestern State University
- B.S. Recreation Administration, Arkansas Tech University
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Supervisor, Therapeutic Recreation Department, Levi Hospital, 1991 - 1997
- Adjunct Instructor, Arkansas Tech University, 1996 - 1997
- Adjunct Instructor, Garland County Community College, 1994 - 1997
- Recreational Therapist, Rivendell Psychiatric Center, 1989 - 1991
- Life Skills Instructor, Timber Ridge Ranch, 1988 - 1989
- Health Program Director, Hot Springs YWCA, 1987 - 1988
COURSES TAUGHT
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American Therapeutic Recreation Association
- Arkansas Recreation and Park Association
- Arkansas Therapeutic Recreation Society
- National Recreation and Park Association
- National Therapeutic Recreation Society
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Recreation Programming
- Caregivers and Leisure/Leisure Education
- Gerontology
- Internships and the internship process for students
