Dr. Mike Mulvaney
Professor
Sch Kinesiology & Recreation
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- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
380.001Administration Of Human Resources In Leisure Services
499.048Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
287.048Independent Study
400.048Independent Study In Kinesiology & Recreation
498.001Professional Practice Parks And Recreation
498.048Professional Practice Parks And Recreation
445.002Statistics in Applied Science and Technology
445.004Statistics in Applied Science and Technology
370.002Administration Of Leisure Service Organizations
499.048Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
400.048Independent Study In Kinesiology & Recreation
175.002Leisure's Role On Individuals And Society
475.001Management Of Sport And Recreation
498.48Professional Practice Parks And Recreation
Ph D Recreation, Sport & Tourism
University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois
MS Sport Administration
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois
BS Sport Management & Sociology
Millikin University
Decatur, Illinois
Sandra Little Groves (Illinois State University) Recreation and Park Administration Faculty Development Endowment Fund
Illinois State University
2017
Achievement & Contribution Award, Balanced (Teaching, Research, & Service) Category
Eastern Illinois University
2014
Faculty Laureate
Eastern Illinois University
2013
Abstract
Mulvaney, M. A Statewide Study of Performance Appraisals: Role of Employee Participation & Supervisor Trust. National Recreation & Park Association (2020)
Mulvaney, M. Examination of Bridge Employment Predictors of Public Recreation Professionals. NRPA Research Session Book of Abstracts (2018)
Mulvaney, M. Performance appraisals in parks and recreation: A 10-year follow up study. NRPA Research Session Book of Abstracts (2016)
Mulvaney, M. The role of family-friendly employee benefits programs on workplace attitudes. National Recreation and Park Association Leisure Research Symposium Abstracts 2010.1 (2010): 3 pages.
Mulvaney, M., McKinney, W., & Barnett, L. Online learning: Examining instructional design strategies in leisure curriculum. National Recreation and Park Association Leisure Research Symposium Abstracts 1.2008 (2008): 3.
Book, Authored
Mulvaney, M. A White Paper Summary of the 2018 Altruism Institute (2018): 1-43.
Mulvaney, M., & Barstow, L. Recreation Programming Needs Assessment Study for the Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department (2018): 1-30.
Liechty, T., Hall, R., Scheunemann, J., Browning, L., Mulvaney, M., & Robinett, J. IPRA Qualitative Membership Study: A Comprehensive and Regional Study Exploring Educational Opportunities (2017): 18.
Mulvaney, M., Scheunemann, J., & Hall, R. Pekin Park District: Community-Wide Recreation Interests Study Report (2017): 1-45.
Mulvaney, M. Village of Hinsdale Community-Wide Recreation Interests Survey (2016): 1-50.
Book, Chapter
Beggs, B., & Mulvaney, M. Leisure Economics. Dimensions of Leisure for Life, 2nd Edition. Human Kinetics (2021)
Mulvaney, M., & Bruggeman, G. Chapter 13: Human Resources - Employment. Management of Park and Recreation Agencies (4th edition). Sagamore Publishing (2016): 401-452.
Mulvaney, M., & Bruggeman, G. Human resources hiring. Management of Park and Recreation Agencies (5th ed.). National Recreation and Parks Association: 55.
Cited Research
Mulvaney, M., McKinney, W., & Grodsky, R. Chapter 11 Compensation (Reading 11.2): The development of a pay-for-performance appraisal system for municipal agencies: A case study. Jeffrey A. Mello (EDs), Strategic Human Resource Management (4th edition). Cengage Learning (2015): 521-538.
Journal Article
Mulvaney, M., & Kianicka, M. Social context of performance appraisals in public parks and recreation: A statewide study. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (2021)
Mulvaney, M. A Study of Public Park and Recreation Professionals’ Career Bridge Employment Intentions. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (2018): 1-20.
Mulvaney, M. An examination of training design strategies in a pay-for performance appraisal system online workshop.. International Journal of Public Administration (2017): 1-13.
Mulvaney, M. Examining the role of employee participation, process proximal social factors, and appraisal reactions for a pay-for-performance appraisal system. Public Organization Review (2017): 1-35.
Mulvaney, M. Performance appraisals in public parks and recreation: A study of employees’ short and longer-term attitudes toward the appraisal system. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration 35.2 (2017): 86-107.
Magazine/Trade Publication
Mulvaney, M., & Krug, S. Pandemic empowered: Creative solutions in a COVID-19 world. Parks & Recreation (2021): 10-11.
Mulvaney, M. Help! Working from home is stressing me out!. National Recreation & Park Association (2020): 1-6.
Mulvaney, M. Living up to the hype: The Certified Park and Recreation certification. Parks & Recreation 50.9 (2015): 64-68.
Mulvaney, M. Family-friendly employee benefits programs in Illinois park districts. Illinois Park and Recreation 42.3 (2011): 21 (web extra).
Mulvaney, M., Clark, H., & LaMore, K. A creative approach to comprehensive planning. Illinois Park and Recreation 41.6 (2010): 16-22.
Technical Report
Mulvaney, M., & Scheunnemann, J. Community Wide Needs Assessment Study: Frankfort Square Park District (2021): 55.
Mulvaney, M., & Scheunnemann, J. Needs Assessment Study: NWSRA (2021): 41.
Mulvaney, M., & Scheunemann, J. An Internal Equity Salary Study Report: Frankfort Square Park District (2018): 1-25.
Textbook, New
Gower, R., & Mulvaney, M. Making the Most of Your Internship: A Strategic Approach. Sagamore Publishing (EDs). Sagamore Publishing (2012): 248 pages.
Textbook, Revised
Mulvaney, M., & Hurd, A. Official study guide for the certified park and recreation professional examination (5th edition) (2017): 1-237.
Mulvaney, M., & Hurd, A. Official study guide for the certified park and recreation professional examination (4th edition). Sagamore Publishing (2013): 1-172.
Hurd, A., Mulvaney, M., Rossman, R., & McKinney, W. Official study guide for the certified park and recreation professional examination (3rd ed.). Sagamore Publishing (2008): 1-188.
Presentations
Assessing Motivation and Attitudes Towards Campus Recreation Participation. National Intramural Recreational Sports Association Annual Conference. (2018)
Branding for the Brand New. Illinois Park and Recreation Association/Illinois Association of Park Districts Annual Conference. Illinois Park and Recreation Association/Illinois Association of Park Districts. (2018)
Examination of Bridge Employment Predictors of Public Recreation Professionals. National Recreation and Park Association Research Symposium. National Recreation and Park Association. (2018)
Results of a Community-Wide Recreation Programming Assessment Study. Town of Normal Parks and Recreation Department Meeting. Town of Normal. (2018)
2017 IPRA Membership Study. Illinois Park and Recreation Association Board Meeting. Illinois Park and Recreation Association. (2017)
Assessments & Evaluation. Central Illinois Council for Leisure Experiences. CIRCLE & IPRA. (2017)
I've Heard of Career Development, but What About Retirement Development?. National Recreation and Park Association Conference. National Recreation and Park Association. (2017)
Results of a Community-Wide Recreation Interests Study for the Pekin Park District. Pekin Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting. Pekin Park District. (2017)
Bridge Employment: Understanding the Trends & Impacts. Illinois Park and Recreation Association/Illinois Association of Park Districts Annual Conference. Illinois Park and Recreation Association/Illinois Association of Park Districts. (2016)
Finding the Opportunity: Succession Planning for the Recreation Program. Illinois Park and Recreation Association/Illinois Association of Park Districts Annual Conference. Illinois Park and Recreation Association/Illinois Association of Park Districts. (2016)
Grants & Contracts
2018-2019 Assessment Initiative Award. University Assessment Services. Illinois State University. (2018)
Illinois State University CAST Presentation Travel Grant Recipient. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2018)
Illinois State University Research Grant. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2018)
Salary Equity Study - Frankfort Square Park District. Frankfort Square Park District. Local. (2018)
Illinois State University Research Grant. Illinois State University. Illinois State University. (2017)