KAREN PAISLEY, PhD portrait
  • Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College Of Health
  • Special Assistant to the President and NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative, University of Utah
  • Associate Professor, Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Research Keywords

  • Youth development
  • Intentional Programming
  • Experiential education

Presentations

  • Didactic Delivery: Lessons from the field. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/29/2012.
  • Teambuilding Strategies, University of Utah Orientation Leader Training. Presentation, Presented, 06/06/2011.
  • Strategies in the Pursuit of Excellence. Intermountain Leisure Symposium, Provo, Utah. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 12/09/2009.
  • What the Best College Teachers Do. Intermountain Leisure Symposium, Provo, Utah. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 12/03/2008.
  • Learning Theories in EE. Utah Society of Environmental Education, Salt Lake City, Utah. Presentation, Presented, 09/12/2007.
  • Learning Techniques in EMS, Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Park City, Utah. Presentation, Presented, 08/05/2006.
  • Learning Techniques in EMS. Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Park City, Utah. Presentation, Presented, 10/22/2005.
  • Dynamic Lecturing. University of Utah College of Nursing. Presentation, Presented, 10/04/2005.
  • Dynamic Lecturing. University of Utah Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Campus-Wide TA Training, 08/22/2005; 08/23/2004; 08/18/2003; 08/19/2002. Presentation, Presented, 08/2002.
  • Teaching with the Brain in Mind. University of Utah Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Teaching In-Service. Presentation, Presented, 08/15/2005.
  • I Never Promised You a Rose Garden. University of Utah Student Affairs Non-Exempt Staff Retreat. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 06/06/2005.
  • Programming for Outcomes. University of Utah Club Ute Staff Training. Presentation, Presented, 05/31/2005.
  • Programming for Outcomes. Youth Network Workshop Series. Presentation, Presented, 02/22/2005.
  • Group Facilitation and Teambuilding. University of Utah Leadership Development Office Workshop Series. Presentation, Presented, 11/09/2004.
  • Lead Facilitator, LeaderShape Institute: Southern Illinois University. Other, Presented, 05/09/2004.
  • Challenging Paradigms in Experiential Education. Rocky Mountain Regional Association for Experiential Education Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/24/2004.
  • Frolicking with the Real "U". University of Utah Student Affairs Non-Exempt Staff Retreat. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 04/13/2004.
  • Does your classwork apply to this field we call "outdoor education"? Intermountain Student Outdoor Leadership Seminar, Lander, Wyoming. Presentation, Presented, 04/02/2004.
  • Trends in Working with Youth. Southern Leisure Management and Trends Institute, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 02/23/2004.
  • According to Hoyle: Current Trends in Recreation Programming. U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Training, St. Louis, Missouri. Presentation, Presented, 10/21/2003.
  • Why bother with team-building activities? American Camping Association (Coronado Section) Youth Development Forum, Salt Lake City, Utah. Presentation, Presented, 10/14/2003.
  • Recognizing Hate Crimes and Bias Incidents. University of Utah Student Health Services. Presentation, Presented, 09/03/2003.
  • Panelist. Making the Most of Working with Faculty. University of Utah Preview Day. Presentation, Presented, 05/03/2003.
  • Conflict Management. Intermountain Student Outdoor Leadership Seminar, Salt Lake City, Utah. Presentation, Presented, 04/11/2003.
  • Three Approaches to Positive Youth Development: The Big Picture; Youth Programming; and Helping Children Process their Learning Experiences. The Youth Development Network of the Forum for Children and Youth. Missoula, Montana. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 03/20/2003.
  • Panelist. Making the Most of Working with Faculty. University of Utah Preview Day. Presentation, Presented, 05/04/2002.
  • Panelist. Becoming Faculty. University of Utah Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence TA Panel. Presentation, Presented, 09/18/2001.
  • Panelist. Working with Faculty. University of Utah Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Campus-Wide TA Training Day. Presentation, Presented, 08/20/2001.
  • Experiential Education Opportunities. University of Utah Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Campus-Wide TA Training Day, 8/20/2001; 8/21/2000. Presentation, Presented, 08/20/2001.
  • A Return to Isomorphic Frontloading: The Awareness Activation Cycle. University Neuropsychiatric Institute Recreational Therapy In-Service, Salt Lake City, Utah. Presentation, Presented, 05/01/2001.
  • What's Your Type? Implications of the MBTI. Intermountain Hospice Administrative In-Service, Ogden, Utah. Presentation, Presented, 04/26/2001.
  • Ethics in Experiential Education. University of Utah Natural Resources Learning Instructor In-Service. Presentation, Presented, 11/09/2000.
  • Resiliency and NOLS. National Outdoor Leadership School Administrative In-Service, Lander, Wyoming. Presentation, Presented, 10/27/2000.
  • Introduction to Resiliency. Summer Leadership Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina. Presentation, Presented, 07/19/1999.
  • Building Resiliency: The Top 10 Ways to Make an Impact on Kids. Summer Leadership Institute, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina. Presentation, Presented, 06/29/1998.
  • Benefits-Based Management of Parks and Recreation. America's At-Risk Youth National FORUM, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Presentation, Presented, 02/09/1998.

Languages

  • English, fluent.

Geographical Regions of Interest

  • Italy
    World Leisure Congress, Rimini.
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
    Lesiure Studies Association Congress, Scotland.

Publications

  • Spencer, C. & Paisley, K. (2013). Two women, a bottle of wine, and The Bachelor: Duoethnography as a means to explore experiences of femininity in a leisure setting. Journal of Leisure Research 45(5), 695-716. (Special Issue on Third Wave Feminism). Published, 01/2012.
  • Powell, G.M., Johnson,C.W., Anderson, D.A. & Paisley, K. (2013). Together we can: Integrated curriculum design in recreation and leisure studies education. Schole 28(1), vii-xiii. Published, 01/2012.
  • Paisley, K., Spencer, C., Wells, M.S., & Schwab, K. (2013). The University of Utah's Integrated Core: A case study from a commuter campus. Schole 28(1), 54-63. Published, 01/2012.
  • Jostad, J., Sibthorp, J., Paisley, K. (2013). Understanding groups in outdoor adventure education through social network analysis. Australian Journal of Outdoor Education 17(1), 17-31. Published, 01/2012.
  • Waage, T., Paisley, K., & Gookin, J. (2013). Understanding the contribution of wilderness-based experiences to the creation of an environmental ethic in youth. Research in Outdoor Education, 11, 18-27. Published, 12/2012.
  • Jostad, J., Paisley, K., Sibthorp, J., & Gookin, J. (2012). The multi-dimensionality of group cohesion: A temporal examination of NOLS courses. Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Research Symposium. Snowbird, Utah. Published, 11/2012.
  • Spencer, C. & Paisley, K. (2012).You know bimbo model is in!:" The Bachelor as a leisure space for interrogating performances of femininity. World Leisure Congress. Rimini, Italy. Published, 10/2012.
  • Paisley, K. & Spencer, C. (2012). Negotiating Mormon femininity: The intersection of religion and leisure. World Leisure Congress. Rimini, Italy. Published, 10/2012.
  • Collins, R.H., Paisley, K., Sibthorp, J., & Gookin, J. (2012). “Black and white thinkers” and “colorful problems:” Understanding student thinking in outdoor education. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 4(3), 185-198. Published, 09/2012.
  • Spencer, C. & Paisley, K. (2012). Two women, a bottle of wine, and The Bachelor: Utilizing duoethnography to critically explore a collective leisure experience. Leisure Studies Association Congress. Edinburgh, Scotland. Published, 07/2012.
  • Wells, M.S., Piatt, J. A., & Paisley, K. (2012). Writing well as an essential skill for professionals in parks, recreation, and tourism: Why do we need it and how do we do it? Schole, 27(2), 14-21. Published, 06/2012.
  • Rose, J. & Paisley, K. (2012). White privilege in experiential education: A critical reflection. Leisure Sciences, 34, 136-154. Published, 03/2012.
  • Jostad, J., Paisley, K., & Gookin, J. (2012). Wilderness-based semester learning: Understanding the NOLS experience. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 4(1), 16-26. Published, 03/2012.
  • Shooter, W., Paisley, K., Sibthorp, J. (2012). Fostering trust in outdoor leaders: The role of personal attributes. Journal of Experiential Education, 35(1), 222-237. Published, 01/2011.
  • Sibthorp, J., Furman, N. Paisley, K., Gookin, J. & Schumann, S. (2011). Mechanisms of learning transfer in adventure education: Qualitative results from the NOLS transfer survey. Journal of Experiential Education, 34(2), 109-118. Published, 01/2010.
  • Shooter, W., Paisley, K., & Sibthorp, J. (2010). Trust development in outdoor leadership. Journal of Experiential Education, 33(3), 189-207. Published, 01/2009.
  • Cachelin, A., Paisley, K., & Blanchard, A. (2009). Using the Significant Life Experience framework to inform program evaluation: The Nature Conservancy's Wings and Water wetlands education program. Journal of Environmental Education, 40(2), 2-14. Published, 01/2008.
  • Cachelin, A., Paisley, K., & Dustin, D. (2009). Opportunity and obligation: A role for outdoor educators in the sustainability revolution. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 1(2). Published, 01/2008.
  • Schumann, S., Paisley, K., Sibthorp, J., & Gookin, J. (2009). Instructor influences on student learning at NOLS. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, 1(1), 15-37. Published, 01/2008.
  • Shooter, W., Sibthorp, J., & Paisley, K. (2009). Outdoor leadership skills: A program perspective. Journal of Experiential Education, 32(1), 1-3. Published, 01/2008.
  • Paisley, K., Furman, N., Sibthorp, J. & Gookin, J. (2008). Student learning in outdoor education: A case study from the National Outdoor Leadership School. Journal of Experiential Education, 30(3), 201-222. Published, 01/2007.
  • Paisley, K., Sibthorp, J., Furman, N., Schumann, S., Gookin, J. & McAvoy, L. (2008). Predictors of participant development through adventure education: Replication and extension of previous findings from NOLS. Research in Outdoor Education, 9, 60-74. Published, 01/2007.
  • Sibthorp, J., Paisley, K., Furman, N. & Gookin, J. (2008). Long-term impacts attributed to participation in wilderness education: Preliminary findings from NOLS. Research in Outdoor Education, 9, 86-102. Published, 01/2007.
  • Sibthorp, J., Paisley, K., Gookin, J. & Furman, N. (2008). The pedagogic value of student autonomy in adventure education. Journal of Experiential Education, 31(2), 136-151. Published, 01/2007.
  • Wells, M.S., Arthur-Banning, S.G., Paisley, K., Ellis, G.D., Roark, M.F. & Fisher, K. (2008). Good (youth) sports: using Benefits-Based Programming to increase sportsmanship. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 26(1), 1-21. Published, 01/2007.
  • Paisley, K. & Powell, G.M. (2007). Staff burn-out prevention and stress management. Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics, 16, 829-841. Published, 01/2006.
  • Arthur-Banning, S.G., Paisley, K. & Wells, M.S. (2007). Promoting sportsmanship in youth basketball players: The effect of referees' prosocial behavior techniques. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 25(1), 96-114. Published, 01/2006.
  • Sibthorp, J., Paisley, K. & Gookin, J. (2007). Addressing response-shift bias: Retrospective pretests in recreation research and evaluation. Journal of Leisure Research, 39(2), 295-315. Published, 01/2006.
  • Sibthorp, J., Paisley, K. & Gookin, J. (2007). Exploring participant development through adventure-based recreation programming: A model from the National Outdoor Leadership School. Leisure Sciences, 29, 1-18. Published, 01/2006.
  • Paisley, K., Sibthorp, J. & Jorgensen, L. (2006). Making your point: The impact of processing techniques on classroom activities. Schole, 21, 87-100. Published, 01/2005.
  • Wells, M.S., Ruddell, E. & Paisley, K. (2006). Creating an environment for sportsmanship outcomes: A systems perspective. Leisure Today: Jornal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. 77(7), 13-17. Published, 01/2005.
  • Arthur-Banning, S., Wells, M.S. & Paisley, K. (2005). Referees as teachers of the game. Youth First: The Journal of Youth Sports, 1(2), 16-19. Published, 01/2004.
  • Wells, M.S., Ellis, G.D., Paisley, K. & Arthur-Banning, S.G. (2005). Development and evaluation of a program to promote sportsmanship in youth sports. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 23(1), 1-17. Published, 01/2004.
  • Sibthorp, J., Paisley, K. & Hill, E. (2003). Intentional programming in wilderness education: Revisiting its roots. Leisure Today: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 74(8), 21-24. Published, 01/2002.
  • Hurtes, K.P. (2002). Social dependency: The impact of adolescent female culture. Leisure Sciences, 24(1), 109-121. Published, 01/2001.
  • Hurtes, K.P. & Allen, L.R. (2001). Measuring resiliency in youth: The Resiliency Attitudes and Skills Profile. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 35(4), 333-347. Published, 01/2000.
  • Hurtes, K.P. & Allen, L.R. (2001). Incorporating an outcome-orientation into the curriculum. Schole, 16, 95-105. Published, 01/2000.
  • Hurtes, K.P., Allen, L.R., Stevens, B.W. & Lee, C. (2000). Benefits-Based Programming: Making an impact on youth-at-risk. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 18(1), 34-49. Published, 01/1999.
  • Paisley, K. (1998). Introduction to sensitivity. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 23(2), 69-73. Published, 01/1997.