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Geneviève Marchand
Professor
Dr. Geneviève (Gen) Marchand is a Professor of Recreation Administration and coordinator of the Outdoor Recreation pathway and Outdoor Assistantship. Her work centers on expanding access to outdoor experiences and strengthening the outdoor recreation workforce and economy.
She holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Minnesota, an MBA from Cal Poly Humboldt, a Master’s in Kinesiology from CSU Chico, and a degree in Outdoor Adventure and Tourism from Université du Québec à Chicoutimi.
Her research focuses on outdoor leadership, workforce development, and the impact of collegiate outdoor programs on leadership development, environmental attitudes, and well-being. She previously served as Chair of the Research Committee and as a Board Member for the Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education.
She is a Leave No Trace Master Educator, Wilderness First Responder, Level 2 ACA Kayak Instructor, and certified Wilderness Education Association Outdoor Educator.
Research:
Her main research areas include access, environmental attitude and place attachment in outdoor recreation, and employee turnover and job satisfaction in wilderness therapy.
Consulting:
Board member, California Outdoor Recreation Partnerships
Basecamp Career Collective
Other information:
Advisor for Recreation Club
Teaching:
Legal and Finance, Adventure Programming, Expedition Planning, Outdoor Leadership, Wilderness Living skills, Facility Management, Career Preparation and Project Management.
- Ph.D. Education - Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
- M.A. Business Administration, Cal Poly Humboldt
- M.A. Kinesiology - Outdoor Education emphasis, CSU Chico
- B.A. Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Tourism, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
Gerbers, K. & Marchand, G. (2021). Social Class Considerations in Outdoor Leadership Education. In Ardoin, S. & Guthrie, K. (Eds.), Leadership Practice and Development through a Social Class Lens. New Directions for Student Leadership. 2021(169), 93-101.
Marchand, G., Doss, H., McMahan, Lewis, P., Friesen, P. & Hobbs, W. (2019). Outdoor Industry Credential: Exploring perspectives within the profession. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership. 11(4).
Marchand, G. & Healy, S. (2019). The Implementation of Project CHASE: a Facebook‐delivered, parent-mediated physical activity intervention for children with Autism. Palaestra. 33(3), 32-39.
Healy, S. & Marchand, G. (2019). The feasibility of Project CHASE: a Facebook-delivered, parent-mediated physical activity intervention for children with Autism. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 62(2), 225-242. https://doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2019.1597968
Healy, S., Marchand, G. & Williams, E. (2018). I'm not in this alone" The perspective of parents mediating a physical activity intervention for their children with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 83, (160-167).
Marchand, G. & Sanford, P. (2017). Values, Obstacles, and Needs of Campus Outdoor Programs to Serve Local Underserved Communities. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education and Leadership. 9(1), (10‐14).
Marchand, G. & Banks, S. (2015). Adventure Education. In R. Black & K. Bricker (Eds.) Adventure Programming and Travel for the 21st Century. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.
Marchand, G. & Russell, K. (2013). Examining the Role of Expectations and Perceived Job Demand Stressors for Field Instructors in Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth. 30(1). 55-71.
Marchand, G., Russell, K. & Cross, R. (2009). An empirical examination of wilderness therapy field instructor job-related stress and retention. Journal of Experiential Education. 31(3), 359-375.