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1 Vita - Emphasis on Boating Safety Robert B. Kauffman, Ph.D. 7 Hilltop Drive Frostburg, Maryland o: (301) h: (301) e: rkauffman@frostburg.edu. 1. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Assistant/Associate Professor/Director of Recreation - Frostburg State University. Responsible for administering undergraduate program in Recreation, administering the graduate Park and Recreation Resource Management Program (PRRM), teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising internships, supervising graduate projects in HPER, developing a master's program in Park and Recreation Resource Management, revising the undergraduate program in Recreation in 1996, developed a no-new resources Hospitality Option with Allegany College, developed an off-campus 4-year program utilizing the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies program at the CCBC Catonsville, and prepared the self-study report for NRPA/AALR accreditation. Member of graduate faculty. August 1992 to present; tenured Consultant - Responsible for writing and conducting grants and contracts including a $39,529 contract for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to conduct the Potomac River Study (completed) and a $158,720 grant from the Coast Guard to the National Recreation and Parks Association to produce a boating safety manual to August BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERSHIPS: Board of Directors. Cumberland YMCA, Cumberland, Maryland present. Board of Directors. Secretary and member of Executive Committee. American Canoe Association. Elected by membership for two year term to the board of directors. Reelected for another two year term in to present. Council Member. American Canoe Association. Equivalent to a board of directors, council is responsible for the governing, administrating and determination of policy for the Association to MAJOR SPEAKING PRESENTATIONS (Boating Safety Only): A New Use for the Movie Cold, Wet and Alive (See CD#3: \Accident Process.ppt) The International Boating Safety Summit Panama City, Florida April 18-21, 2004

2 Ten Great Books in Recreation and Parks National Recreation and Park Congress St. Louis, Missouri October 22, 2003 The Rescue Curve (See CD#2: file: \pwrpt-presentations\rescue Curve.ppt) The International Boating and Water Safety Summit Las Vegas, Nevada April 14-16, 2003 We Can Touch the Sky. (See CD#3: \MRPA abbreviated.ppt) MRPA Conference Ocean City, Maryland April 10, 2003 (Note: Ten minute Power Point presentation to music at General Session; abbreviated version is five minutes in length) The Drowning Trap The International Boating and Water Safety Summit Joint Program of the National Safe Boating Council and National Water Safety Congress Dayton Beach, Florida April 28 to May 1, 2002 Developing the ACA s Vision Statement National Board of Directors American Canoe Association P.S. Business Center, Springfield VA February 17, 2001 "Safety is Not Just an Afterthought" National Safe Boating Council, Inc. Orlando/Kissimmee, Florida. February 28, "Preventing River Fatalities." Safety Management Conference Maryland National Capital Park and Planing Commission College Park, Maryland. November 17-19, "What is the Real Solution to Water Related Deaths." Boating Education Conference The Maryland Natural Resources Police, Outdoor Education Staff Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center Millersville, Maryland. November 14, "1991 Boating Survey Results." National Safe Boating Council's 1991 Education Seminar National Safe Boating Council and Arizona Game and Fish Department Lake Havasu, Arizona. March 10, 1991 "What in the World is Going On." MRPA Mid-Year Conference at WISP Maryland Recreation and Parks Association McHenry, Maryland. January 17, 1990

3 VITA: Robert B. Kauffman, Ph.D. page / 3 "The Causes and Prevention of Accidents." Safety Management Conference Maryland National Capital Park and Planing Commission College Park, Maryland. November 1-3, "The Accident Process - Preventing the Accident Before It Happens." Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Conference Lancaster, Pennsylvania. April, 1989 "Managing Risks in Leisure Services." National Recreation and Parks Congress Indianapolis, Indiana. October 7, 1988 "Recreation Specialization: A Comparison Between Canoeist and Climbers." (Co-author: Alan R. Graefe) 1986 Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Research Symposium, Indianapolis, Indiana, November "Recreation Specialization: Determining the Progression of Canoeists through Stages." (Co-author: Alan R. Graefe) 1985 Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Research Symposium Dallas, Texas. November "Anatomy of a River." River Rescue Conferences Great Falls, Virginia. June 10, 1985 Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. September 6-8, 1984 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. September 21-24, 1984 "Canoeing Specialization: Expected Rewards and Resource Related Attitudes." Poster Session. (Co-author: Alan R. Graefe) 1984 National River Recreation Symposium, Poster Session. Poster Presenter: Alan Graefe Baton Rouge, Louisiana. November 1, 1984 "Specialization, Expected Rewards and Resource Related Attitudes Among Canoeists." (Co-author: Alan R. Graefe) 1984 Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Research Symposium Orlando, Florida. October 23, "Recent Trends in Canoeing and Kayaking." New York Outdoor Education Association Conference Stevensonville, New York. October 10-12, BOATING SAFETY BOOKS: Boating Fundamentals: A Manual of Boating Safety. National Recreation and Park Association, Arlington, Virginia, (ISBN: ), 126 pp.

4 VITA: Robert B. Kauffman, Ph.D. page / 4 5. BOATING SAFETY JOURNAL AND MAGAZINE PUBLICATIONS: The Classics in Recreation and Parks (editorial). Schole - A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, Volume Eighteen. (primary author: second author: Matthew Zuefle) The Role of Agency Accreditation and Professional Certification in the Promotion of Safety and Reduction of Liability in Recreation Settings. Kentucky Recreation and Parks Journal, 54(1) Spring 2004, p (third author: Steve Grimes, Diane Blankenship) The Rescue Curve Small Craft Advisory. National Association of Boating Law Administrators, July/August 2004; Vol No.4. (1 st author); The Drowning Trap. Small Craft Advisory. National Association of Boating Law Administrators, July/August 2003; Vol No.4, page 7; (1 st author) The Rescue Curve. Proceedings of the 2003 International Boating and Water Safety Summit. Alexis Park Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 13-16, 2003 "Water Trails." Park and Recreation Magazine. September (2 nd author; Nita Setina) "Adding Recreational Slalom to Your Canoeing Program." Camping Magazine. November, (1st author; co-author Dave Mason.) "The Drowning Trap: On the Potomac River Most People Drown Well Below Flood Level." Trends Magazine. March "The Rescue Curve - A Race Against Time." American Canoeist. March (1st. author; coauthor: Glenn Carlson) "Adopt a Canoe Trail, An Ideal Partnership for Clubs and the ACA." American Canoeist. September "Breaking the Accident Chain." Parks and Recreation. September "Recreation Specialization, Expected Rewards and Resource Related Attitudes Among Canoeists." 1984 National River Recreation Conference Proceedings, USDA, Forest Service, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (1st author; co-author: Alan Graefe). "Safety + Materials = Canoe Transformation: Students Learn Faster on Light, Responsive Canoes." Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. April "Survey Finds ACA Membership to be Affluent and Mobile." American Canoeist, February "Canoeing and Kayaking - The Red Cross's New Text." The Outdoor Communicator. Summer (A critical text review) Guest Editor. Camping Magazine. April Responsible for soliciting and editing articles. "Keeping Up with The Changes." Camping Magazine. May 1978.

5 VITA: Robert B. Kauffman, Ph.D. page / 5 "The Use of the English Gate in Canoe Instruction." American Whitewater Journal. January-February 1976; Reprinted January-February 1980; other publications Pennsylvania JOHPER. Spring 1978, Camping Magazine. February TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS: General Recommendations for the Management of Sugar Island as a Member Benefit for the American Canoe Association. Internal Report to the American Canoe Association. July 2001; 17 pp. (1 st author) A Recreational Gauging and Information System to Alert Potomac River Users of Dangerous Water Levels. Department of Natural Resources, Boating Administration, Planning and Policy Program, Tawes Building, Annapolis, Maryland. January 15, pp. (1st author; co-authors - Steve Taylor and Raymond Price). Potomac River On-Site Survey. Department of Natural Resources, Boating Administration, Planning and Policy Program, Tawes Building, Annapolis, Maryland. September 22, pp Boating Safety Survey. National Recreation and Parks Association, Alexandria, Virginia, January pp. Characteristics and Interpretation of Selected Social and Environmental Considerations Important to the Monocacy River. Maryland Water Resources Research Center, Technical Report 67, College Park, Maryland, December (2nd author with Fred Kuss, Roy Hunter, Mickey Shockley, and Jay Morgan) 7. FILMS, WALLCHARTS, AND OTHER PUBLICATION MEDIUMS: "Low Impact Camping Decal." Designed graphic and coordinated final art work with graphic artist. American Canoe Association "Canoe Camping Wallchart." Developed a wallchart similar in concept to "River Canoeing Wallchart" under Coast Guard grant program "Hypothermia Brochure." As part of Coast Guard distribution grant, wrote text and developed graphics with artist for a three panel, four part color brochure to accompany film "Cold, Wet, and Alive." Fall "Cold, Wet, and Alive." Project director and co-writer of script for a twenty-three minute hypothermia film directed and produced by Russ Nichols. (Awarded CINE Golden Eagle; winner in the instructional category of the Waterwalker Film Festival). March "River Canoeing Wallchart." Developed concept and assisted in the co-production of the innovative 21"x28" foot color wallchart which was a joint venture between the Pennsylvania Fish Commission and the American Canoe Association. (Awarded 1st Place in Poster Division)

6 VITA: Robert B. Kauffman, Ph.D. page / 6 8. SUMMARY OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS: Distribution Grant for the Boating Safety Manual. Project Director. U.S. Coast Guard grant awarded to the National Recreation and Parks Association to print 5,000 to 6,000 copies boating safety manuals. Funded: FY 1994 for $50,000. Boating Safety Manual Proofs. Project Director. U.S. Coast Guard grant awarded to the National Recreation and Parks Association to print four part color proof copies of the boating safety manual. Funded: FY 1993 for $15,000. Model Safe Boating Manual. Project Director. U.S. Coast Guard grant awarded to the National Recreation and Parks Association to develop a model safe boating manual to be used by the states. Funded: FY 1992 for $158,720. Potomac River Study. Project Director and Principle Investigator for project titled "Technical Assistance in Developing Guidelines for Interpreting Water Levels of the Potomac River and Creating a System to Make the Users Aware of the Dangers of the Different Water Levels." State of Maryland, Department of Natural Resources, Boating Administration Planning and Policy Program. (Note: All seven reviewers ranked the proposal number one). Generated a 305 page report. June 1991 to January $39,529. LRPRA Resident Survey. Consultant. Conducted a recreation survey of residents for the Lake Ridge Park and Recreation Association. Funding: $500. Spring Wallchart Distribution Grant. Project Director. U.S. Coast Guard grant awarded to the American Canoe Association. Project enabled national distribution of River Canoeing and Canoe Camping wallcharts. Funded: FY 1991 for $55,000. River Rescue Film. Project Director. U.S. Coast Guard grant awarded to the American Canoe Association. The film won a gold metal at the New York Film Festival. Funded: FY 1990 for $87,500. Film Distribution Grant. Project Director. U.S. Coast Guard grant awarded to the American Canoe Association. Project consists of developing an advertising brochure for the film "Cold, Wet and Alive" and for the purchase of videos and films by the Coast Guard. Funded: FY 1990 for $55,800. EMPLOY. Project Director and Editor. National Recreation and Parks Association awarded to University of Maryland. Funded: FY 1988 for $3,600; project continued in 1989 and (Total Funding: $10,800) Canoe Camping Wallchart. Project Director. U.S. Coast Guard grant awarded to the American Canoe Association. Funded: FY 1989 for $10,000. Hypothermia Film. Project Director. U.S. Coast Guard grant awarded to the American Canoe Association for the film "Cold, Wet and Alive." Funded: FY 1988 for $78,000. An Investigation of the Relationship between Alcohol and Dehydration. Faculty development grant to investigate the relationship between alcohol and dehydration and fund thesis for Jeanette Sweitzer. Frostburg State University. Spring 1994 for $980.

7 VITA: Robert B. Kauffman, Ph.D. page / 7 9. FORMAL EDUCATION: Institution: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania Major: Business Administration (Economics) Degree: B.S. Graduation: June 1970 Institution: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania Major: Recreation and Parks (Outdoor Recreation) Degree: M.S. Graduation: November 1974 Institution: University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland. Major: Recreation Terminal Degree: Ph.D. Graduation: May PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS: Swift Water Technician I/II (SRT I/II) - Rescue 3, International July, August 1997; July 1999 (not updated) Certified Playground Inspector - October 1996 (not updated) Community First Aid and Safety - American Red Cross, January Instructor Basic Rappelling - J. Weinel, July 1995 American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer Educator - Whitewater, Basic River American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer - Whitewater, Basic River Canoe, Intro Canoe American Canoe Association Instructor Trainer - Whitewater Rafting Swiftwater Rescue Instructor - American Canoe Association Wilderness First Responder (WFR) - March 24-30, 2002 NRPA/AALR Accredi1tation Visitor - October 5, HONOR AND AWARDS: President s Award for Outstanding Service on the National Level. American Canoe Association, November Outstanding Faculty Award. In the service category, awarded campus wide recognition for among all University faculty for service. Frostburg State University, Golden Eagle Award. Highest award received in category for movie "Heads Up." Council for International Nontheatrical Events (CINE) Gold Medal Winner. For the movie "Heads Up." New York Film Festival, New York, New York, First Place Winner. Instructional category for movie "Cold, Wet, and Alive." Waterwalker Film Festival, Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, Canada, March 29-30, Quarterly Award. Received for outstanding contribution to the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association. MRPA, October 4, 1990.

8 VITA: Robert B. Kauffman, Ph.D. page / 8 Golden Quill Award. Received for literary contribution to camping field in 1990, philosophy category. American Camping Association. Golden Eagle Award. Highest award received in category for movie "Cold, Wet, and Alive." Council for International Nontheatrical Events (CINE) Golden Quill Award. Received for literary contribution to camping field in 1989, research category. American Camping Association. (co-author: Dennis Moses) First Prize International Award, 1st place in Special Efforts/Posters. Association for Conservation Information (ACI) for River Canoeing Wallchart. Second Prize. November National Society for Park Resources chose the Grist article titled "Challenging, Innovative Rope Trail" for the second prize award of all those articles published in the year beginning November 1, 1979.

Drowning Trap. Focus. Read 10 point text from rear of room. Bottom

Drowning Trap. Focus. Read 10 point text from rear of room. Bottom Drowning Trap Focus Read 10 point text from rear of room Bottom 1 Before we start, please answer these questions: 1. Most fatalities on a river (e.g. Potomac) occur at? Flood levels Moderate levels Low