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; 2004; 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; 2001; Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
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Bachelor of Science in Outdoor Education, Montreat College - Montreat, North Carolina; 1996
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Wilderness Leadership Practicum, Wheaton College; 1996
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Summer Leadership School, Wheaton College; 1993
RELATED EDUCATION
North Carolina Outward Bound School, Sea Kayak Instructor Training, June 2006
Wilderness Education Association, Instructor Pro-Short Course, August 2004
Wilderness Medicine Institute - Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician, November 1994
National Outdoor Leadership School, 21-day Sea Kayak Course, Fall 1994
Discovery Wilderness Practicum - Montreat College, 21-day backpacking/canoeing/climbing course, May 1993
Colorado Outward Bound School - 21-day Multi-Environment Course in Utah, Summer 1992
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Wilderness Journey Practicum (OE 182)
Challenge Course Facilitation (OE 480)
Survey of Outdoor Education I & II (OE 103/104)
Current Issues in Outdoor Education (OE 462)
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
CERTIFICATIONS
Wilderness Education Association, National Standards Program (NSP) Certifying Instructor
Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities (SOLO) - Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
American Red Cross - CPR for the Professional Rescuer
Leave No Trace (LNT) - Trainer
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Emergency Medical Technician (past)
Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
AFFILIATIONS
Association for Experiential Education
Christian Adventure Association
Coalition for Education in the Outdoors
Wilderness Education Association
American Canoe Association
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Publications:
Bobilya, A. J. & Akey, L. & Mitchell, D. Outcomes of a Spiritually-Focused Wilderness Orientation Program. (in review).
Kalisch, K. R., Daniel, B. & Bobilya, A. J. The Outward Bound Solo: A Study of Participants’ Perceptions. (in review).
Holman, T., Bobilya, A., Elder, C., & Lindley, B. Transferring the outcomes of an integrated wilderness adventure experience to daily life. (in review).
Bobilya, A. J. & Akey, L. & Mitchell, D. (2009). Outcomes of a Spiritually-Focused Wilderness Orientation Program[Abstract]. Journal of Experiential Education, 31 (3), 440-443.
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 Book Chapters:
Bobilya, A. J. & Daniel, B. (2009). The Life of Eleanor Duckworth. In Smith, T. & Knapp, C. E. (Eds.), Beyond Dewey and Hahn: Foundations for Experiential Education, Vol I. (pp. 113-122). Lake Geneva, WI: Raccoon Institute
Bobilya, A. J. & Daniel, B. (2007). The basics of backcountry camping. In Goldenberg, M. & Martin, B. (Eds.), Outdoor Adventures: Hiking & Backpacking. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
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:
Holman, T., Bobilya, A. & McAvoy, L. (Spring/Summer, 2008). Trends and issues in outdoor adventure programming: Perspectives from practitioners and scholars. Taproot, 18(1), 17-24.
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.
Current Research Projects
Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B. & Kalisch, K. R. (ongoing). An Investigation of the Final Expedition – Research project with the North Carolina Outward Bound School: Asheville, NC.
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.
PRESENTATIONS
Benefits and Strategies for Facilitating Solitary Reflection on W.E.A. Courses
Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B., & Kalisch, K. R.
National Conference on Outdoor Leadership
February 2009
Bloomington, IN.
Lessons from the Outward Bound Solo: Intended Transfer of Learning
Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B., Kalisch, K. R. & Lindley, B.
Outdoor Leadership Research Symposium
February 2009
Bloomington, IN
Trends and Issues in Outdoor Education Programs
Holman, T., Lindley, B. & Bobilya, A. J.
Association for Experiential Education International Conference
November 2008
Vancouver, WA
Combining Adventure with Academics in College Immersion Semesters
Stremba, B. & Bobilya, A. J.
Association for Experiential Education International Conference
November 2008
Vancouver, WA.
Enhancing Student Connections - Students' Perceptions of a Spiritually-Focused Wilderness Orientation Program
Bobilya, A. J. & Akey, L. & Mitchell, D.
National Conference on Students in Transition
November 2008
Columbia, SC.
Benefits and Programming Strategies for the Wilderness Solo
Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B., & Kalisch, K. R.
Western North Carolina Adventure Education Conference
October 2008
Black Mountain, NC.
Involving College Students in the Challenge Course Design and Installation Process
Bobilya, A. J. & Schrum, S.
Western North Carolina Adventure Education Conference,
October 2008
Black Mountain, NC.
The NCOBS Student Solo Experience
Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B. D. & Kalisch, K. R.
The North Carolina Outward Bound School All Staff Training,
May 2008
Cedar Rock Basecamp, N.C.
What is AEE, where is it headed and how can I be involved?
Lung, M., Bobilya, A. J., Burton, M. & Kindt, K
Association for Experiential Education Southeast Regional Conference
March 2008
Cedar Mountain, NC.
Current trends and issues in outdoor/adventure education
Bobilya, A. J., Holroyd Lien, A., Brennan, D., Haitz, T., Hein, L., Duke, M., McAvoy, L.
Association for Experiential Education Southeast Regional Conference,
March 2008
Cedar Mountain, NC
What if we let students design and install a comprehensive challenge course facility?
Bagwell, D., Bobilya, A. J. & Woodward, J
Association for Experiential Education Southeast Regional Conference
March 2008
Cedar Mountain, NC
An Investigation of the Outward Bound Solo
Bobilya, A. J., Daniel, B. & Kalisch, K.
Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Ninth Biennial Research Symposium,
January 2008
Martinsville, IN.
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
CONTACT
Email: abobilya@montreat.edu / Phone: 828-669-8012 ext. 3412 |