Ariel Rodríguez
Ariel Rodríguez
Program Director of Recreation Management / Associate Professor of Recreation Management
- Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., 2006
- Master of Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Mich., 2002
- Bachelor of Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., 1999
Ariel Rodríguez is driven by a desire to serve humanity through education. He believes the recreation profession is in a unique position to tackle real-world challenges throughout the world and has worked to ensure the recreation management curriculum reflects this through a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical application. His interactions with learners, communities, and world issues have all shaped his teaching philosophy. Rodríguez designs his courses guided by the tenets of experiential learning, exposing learners to the complexities of real-world challenges and helping them to develop recreation-based solutions to these challenges.
Research Interests
- Community recreation
- Recreation program evaluation
- Quality of life
- Population of Latin American descent living in the United States
Courses Taught
- Introduction to the Global Recreation Industry
- Event Management and Promotions
- Leisure in Modern Society Recreation Program Planning in Modern Society
- Practicum in Sport Management and Recreation
- Supervisor Management for Recreation Services
Certifications and Memberships
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional
- Council Member of the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions
- Member of The Academy of Leisure Sciences
- Member of the National Recreation and Park Association
- Member of World Leisure
