Dr. Joel McCormick
Associate Professor of Recreation
“Failure is not having the courage to try, nothing more and nothing less. The only thing standing between most people and their dreams is the fear of failure”
Robin S. Sharma
Education
- PhD, University of Florida, Recreation
- MS, Longwood University, Sociology
- MS, Aurora University, Recreation
- BS, Christopher Newport University, Psychology
- Introduction to Sport Management
- Principles of Recreation
- Facility Management
- Outdoor Recreation & Camps
McCormick, J. & Holland S. (2013). Exploring Strategies to Reduce Incivilities, Provide Security, and Reduce Fear of Crime in Urban Parks. Security Journal.
McCormick, J., Holland, S., & Szydlo, L. (2010). Experiential learning 2.0: Incorporating youtube© in leisure studies. Schole. 25, 74-78.
McCormick, J. (2006). Design against crime: Time spent at the drafting table can make parks and green spaces safer. Parks & Recreation. May issue, p. 35-39.
McCormick, J. & Vance, M. (2006). Crime scene investigation: Not just for television, parks and police team up to give youth-at- risk a positive camp experience. Parks & Recreation. March issue, p. 60-65.