Education
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Ph.D. in Education / Emphasis in Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies Advisor: Dr. Leo McAvoy University of Minnesota – Minneapolis, Minnesota Dissertation Topic: An Investigation of the Solo in a Wilderness Experience Program
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Master of Science in Experiential Education, Minnesota State University - Mankato, Minnesota, Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
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Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Education, Montreat College - Montreat, North Carolina
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Wilderness Leadership Practicum, Wheaton College
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Summer Leadership School, Wheaton College
RELATED EDUCATION
North Carolina Outward Bound School, June 2006
Wilderness Education Association, August 2004
Wilderness Medicine Institute - Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, November 1994
National Outdoor Leadership School, Fall 1994
Discovery Wilderness Practicum - Montreat College, May 1993
Colorado Outward Bound School - Denver, Colorado, Summer 1992
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Leadership and Group Dynamics (OE 306)
Wilderness Steward (OE 480)
Wilderness Journey for First Year Students (OE 181)
History and Philosophy of Outdoor Education (OE 112)
Outdoor Programming and Leadership: Expedition Mgmt. (OE 312)
Outdoor Programming and Leadership: Kayaking (OE 311)
Administration and Management in Outdoor Education (OE 404)
Outdoor Living Skills (OE 190)
Foundations of Faith and Learning (IS 102)
Whitewater Kayaking (PE 240)
Expedition Leadership (REC 431)
Outdoor Living Skills (REC 331)
Outdoor Recreation Management (REC 445)
Program Design and Group Dynamics (REC 302)
Adventure Programming Skills and Concepts (REC 475E)
Leisure and Human Development (REC 3601W)
Outdoor and Camp Leadership (REC 2151)
Orientation to Leisure and Recreation (REC 1501)
Whitewater Kayaking (P.E. 1022)
Backpacking (PE 1047)
Orienteering (PE 1042)
Cycling (PE 1041)
Beginning Swimming (PE 1007)
Winter Wilderness Skills (SP/F 148)
Freshman Vanguard Expedition (Gen. Ed.)
Wilderness and Adventure Education (REC 5301)
Recreation Programming (REC 3541W)
Adventures in Teambuilding (REC 5900)
Community Leisure Services for Persons with Disabilities (REC 5271)
Outdoor and Camp Leadership (REC 2151)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation, Minneapolis, Minnesota -Scholarship Recipient, Fall 2002
Minnesota State University, National Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Honorary Member 2000, 2001
Montreat College - Montreat, North Carolina
-Outdoor Education Faculty Search Committee Student Member 1996
-Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 1996
-Academic Dean’s List 1996, 1995
-Junior Class Honor Court Representative 1996, 1995
-Howerton Dormitory President & Judicial Court Chair 1996
-Servant and Leadership Training Retreat Coordinator 1996
Wilderness Education Association, National Standards Program (NSP) Certifying Instructor
Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) - Wilderness First Responder
American Heart Association - CPR
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Emergency Medical Technician
Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout – Awarded April 1987
AFILITATIONS
American Canoe Association
Association for Experiential Education
Christian Adventure Association
Coalition for Education in the Outdoors
National Recreation and Park Association
YMCA Campfire Conference
YMCA Christian Leadership Conference
Wilderness Education Association
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
Creating Successful Research Collaborations: Linking Programs and Researchers
Bobilya, A. J., Kalisch, K. R., Daniel, B., Jacobs, J., Lindley, B. O’Connell, T.
Association for Experiential Education International Conference
2007
Little Rock, AK
The Life Significance of the Wilderness Solo and Intentional Program Design
Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B. & Kalisch, K
Association for Experiential Education International Conference
November 2007
Little Rock, AK
Trends and Issue in Outdoor Education Programs
Holman, T. & Bobilya, A. J.
Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education National Conference
November 2007
Asheville, NC
Using Challenge Course Design and Installation for College Student Education
Bobilya, A. J. & Sullards, S.
Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education National Conference
November 2007
Asheville, NC
The Wilderness Solo: Its Life Significance and Strategies for Intentional Program Design
Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B. & Kalisch, K
Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education National Conference
November 2007
Asheville, NC
Intentionally Programming for Spiritual Growth through an Extended Wilderness Orientation Program
Bobilya, A. J. & Kalisch, K. R.
Outdoor Orientation Program Symposium
October 2007
Asheville, NC
Exploring the Life Significance of the Wilderness Solo and Intentional Solo Program Design Strategies
Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B. & Kalisch, K
Wilderness Education Association National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
February 2007
Estes Park, CO
An Exploration of Changing Demographics and Their Effect on the Practice of Experiential Education Worldwide
Frank, L. & Bobilya, A. J..
Association for Experiential Education International Conference
November 2006
St. Paul, MN
The Life Significance and Intentional Program Design of a Wilderness Solo
Daniel, B, Kalisch, K. R. & Bobilya, A. J.
Association for Experiential Education International Conference
November 2006
St. Paul, MN
Wilderness Solo: Its Life Significance and Strategies for Intentional Program Design Bobilya, A. J. & Daniel, B.
Association for Experiential Education Southeast Regional Conference
March 2006
Hendersonville, NC.
The Life Significance of the Wilderness Solo and Strategies for Intentional Solo Design Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B. & Kalisch, K. R.
Wilderness Education Association National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
February 2006
Martinsville, IN
The Wilderness Solo: Increasing the Effectiveness of Intentional Wilderness Solitude Bobilya, A. J.
Preparing Educators for Adventures with Kids (PEAK) Conference
February 2006
YMCA Camp Greenville, Cedar Mountain, NC
The Wilderness Solo: The Effect of Intentional Design
Bobilya, A. J. & Kalisch, K. R.
Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Eighth Biennial Research Symposium
January 2006
Martinsville, IN
Region Leadership: Experience It!
Bobilya, A. J.
Association for Experiential Education International Conference
November 2005
Tucson, AZ
Wilderness Solitude (Solo): Maximizing Your Participant’s Experience
Bobilya, A. J. & Kalisch, K. R
Association for Experiential Education International Conference
November 2005
Tucson, AZ
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Publications:
Bobilya, A. J. & Kalisch, K. R. (2007). The wilderness solo: The Effect of Intentional Design [Abstract].. In Paisley, K., McAvoy, L., Young, A. B., Shooter, W., & Bochniak, J. (Eds.), Research in outdoor education: Vol. 8 (pp. 145-146) Cortland, NY: Coalition for Education in the Outdoors.
Daniel, B., Bobilya, A. J. & Kalisch, K. (2006). The life significance of the wilderness solo and strategies for Intentional Solo Design: A summary of two studies. The Journal of the Wilderness Education Association. 18 (3), 11-18.
Bobilya, A. J., McAvoy, L.H., & Kalisch, K. R. (2005). The power of the instructor in the solo experience: An empirical study and some non-empirical questions. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 5 (1), 35-50.
Bobilya, A. J., Kalisch, K. R., & McAvoy, L. H. (2005). An investigation of the role of the instructor in the solo experience [Abstract]. Journal of Experiential Education, 27 (3), 318-321.
Bobilya, A. J., Kalisch, K. R., McAvoy, L. H & Jacobs, J. (2005). A mixed-method investigation of the solo in a wilderness experience program. In Paisley, K., Bunting, C. J., Young, A. B. & Bloom, K. (Eds.), Research in outdoor education: Vol. 7. (pp. 1 – 18). Cortland, NY: Coalition for Education in the Outdoors.
Jacobs, J. A., McAvoy, L. H. & Bobilya, A. J. (2005). An Analysis of the effects of summer camp employment on emotional intelligence. In Paisley, K., Bunting, C. J., Young, A. B. & Bloom, K. (Eds.), Research in outdoor education: Vol. 7. (pp. 73 – 89). Cortland, NY: Coalition for Education in the Outdoors.
Blackhurst, A. E., Akey, L. D. & Bobilya, A. J. (2003) A qualitative investigation of student outcomes in a residential learning community. Journal of The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, 15(2), 35-59.
Bobilya, A. J., & Akey, L. D. (2002). An evaluation of adventure education components in a residential learning community. Journal of Experiential Education, 25(2), 296-304.
Book Chapters:
Bobilya, A. J. & Daniel, B. (in press). The Life of Eleanor Duckworth. In Smith, T. & Knapp, C. E. (Eds.),Beyond Dewey and Hahn: Standing on the Shoulders of Influential Experiential Educators. Boulder, CO: Association for Experiential Education.
Daniel, B. & Bobilya, A. J. (in press). The basics of backcountry camping. In Goldenberg, M. & Martin, B. (Eds.), Outdoor Adventures: Hiking & Backpacking. Champaign, IL: Human Kinnetics.
Bobilya, A. J. (2005) Wilderness, solitude and monastic traditions. In Knapp. C. E. & Smith, T. (Eds.), Exploring the Power of Solo, Silence, and Solitude (pp. 61-74).Boulder, CO: Association for Experiential Education.
Bobilya, A. J., McAvoy, L. H. & Kalisch, K. R. (2005) Lessons from the field: Participants’ perceptions of a multi-day wilderness solo. In Knapp. C. E. & Smith, T. (Eds.), Exploring the Power of Solo, Silence, and Solitude (pp. 103 – 120). Boulder, CO: Association for Experiential Education.
Other Publications:
Bobilya, A. J. (contributor) (2007). Dilemmas in outdoor and experiential education: A guide for leadership development. In Smith, T. & Allison, P. (Eds.)
Daniel, B., Bobilya, A. J. & Kalisch, K. R. (2006). The life significance of the wilderness solo and strategies for intentional solo design. Proceedings of the Wilderness Education Association National Conference on Outdoor Leadership. In Phipps, M. & Hayashi, A. (Eds.)
Maxson, J. & Bobilya, A. J. (2005, July) Inclusive adventure programming: A brief background and an introduction to suggested strategies. Horizon: Newsletter of the Association for Experiential Education. Retrieved from http://www.aee2.org/horizons/student_perspectives.htm
Bobilya, A. J. (2004). An investigation of the solo in a wilderness experience program. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Minnesota, 2004) Digital Dissertations, AAT 3129201.
Bobilya, A. J. (2001, Spring). Solitude: An essential element of Christian community. The Leader, 6.
Research Projects
Bobilya, A. J. & Kalisch, K. R. (ongoing). An Investigation of the Solo – Research project with Wheaton College’s Northwoods Campus at HoneyRock: Three Lakes, WI.
Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B. & Kalisch, K. R. (ongoing). An Investigation of the Solo – Research project with the North Carolina Outward Bound School: Asheville, NC.
Bobilya, A. J. & Akey, L. & Mitchell, D. (ongoing). An Investigation of the First-Year Student Montreat College Experience – Research project looking at first-year students and their ability to adapt to the college environment.
CONTACT
E-mail: abobilya@montreat.edu
Phone: 828-669-8012 ext. 3412
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