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College of Applied Science and Technology

Dr. Rachel Smith

Instructor
Sch Kinesiology & Recreation
Office
SFCM Student Fitness Center & McCormick Hall 250E
Office Phone
(309) 438-3668office
phone
Email
resmit1@ilstu.eduemail
  • About
  • Education
  • Awards & Honors
  • Research

Current Courses

400.046Independent Study In Kinesiology & Recreation

175.002Leisure's Role On Individuals And Society

175.004Leisure's Role On Individuals And Society

398.003Professional Practice Seminar in Parks and Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation

398.046Professional Practice: Internship & Coop Ed Recreation & Park Administration

278.001Therapeutic Recreation Service Delivery

351.001Tourism And Special Events

400.046

287.046Independent Study

400.046Independent Study

314.099Introduction to the Cruise Line Industry

175.004Leisure's Role On Individuals And Society

175.006Leisure's Role On Individuals And Society

398.002Professional Practice Seminar in Parks and Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation

398.001Professional Practice: Internship & Coop Ed Recreation & Park Administration

253.001Techniques In Therapeutic Recreation

Teaching Interests & Areas

Recreation Therapy, Universal design, recreation administration,
cruise tourism.

Research Interests & Areas

Universal design, social justice and disability, higher education and disability inclusion. Non-tenure Track Faculty perceptions.

EDD Teaching and Learning

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

MS Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

BS Psychology

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

KNR Faculty and Staff Award

School of Kinesiology & Recreation
2022

RISE to the COVID Challenge Recognition

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
2021

Dissertation Completion Grant

ISU Graduate School
2020

ILRTA Innovators award

Illinois Therapeutic Recreation Association
2019

Rho Phi Lambda, Honorary Member

Rho Phi Lambda
2016

Book, Chapter

Smith, R., & Buchannan, T. Collaborations for Usable Design: A Case Study in Partnerships to Promote Universal Design in Higher Education. Sheryl Burgstahler (EDs). Harvard Education Press (2015): 337-348.

Journal Article

Smith, R., & , M. Using Adaptive Scuba for Disability Awareness: A Practice Brief.. Palestra 28.1 (2004)

Textbook, New

Hildebrand, S., & Smith, R. Case Studies in Therapeutic Recreation. Sagamore/Venture Publishing (2017): 128.

Presentations

Helping NTT Faculty Thrive at Illinois State. 2024 Teaching & Learning Symposium, Thriving at Illinois State University. ISU Center for Integrated Professional Development. (2024)
Emotional Freedom Technique- Tapping Will it Work for You?. Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation. Northwest Missouri State. (2022)
Keys to Quality Internships in Recreational Therapy. Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation. Northwest Missouri State. (2022)
Quality Internship Supervisor Training. American Therapeutic Recreation Symposium. American Therapeutic Recreation Association. (2022)
Quality Internships A Statement Review and Internship Manual Develoipment for Professionals. American Therapeutic Recreation Symposium. American Thereapeutic Recreation Association. (2022)
Practing Evidence-Based Practice. Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation. Northwest Missouri State University. (2021)
Quality Internships. ATRA. ATRA. (2021)
Study Tips for The NCTRC Exam. Midwest TR Symposium. (2021)
The TR Internship Experience: Bridging the Gap. Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation. Northwest Missiouri State. (2021)
Calling All Students! Creating Opportunities for Involvement in ILRTA. Illinois Recreation Therapy Association. (2019)

Grants & Contracts

SoTL University Research Grant. SoTL. Illinois State University. (2020)