Department of Recreation Administration
Dr. Samuel Lankford
Educational Background:
University of Oregon, Ph.D. (Leisure Studies and Services), 1991
Major: Tourism & Recreation Planning;
Minor: Public Policy & Managemen
Advisor: Dr. Dennis Howard; Dissertation: An Analysis of Resident Preferences, Attitudes and Opinions TowardTourism and Rural Regional Development
University of Oregon, MUP (Urban & Regional Planning), 1987
Major: Community & Economic Development;
Minor: Tourism & Recreation Planning;
Advisor: Dr. David Povey; Terminal Project: Water and Electric Service Implications of the Eugene/Springfield
Metro Plan Single Service Provider Policy
California State University at Chico, MA (Recreation & Parks Management), 1981
Major: Park & Resource Planning;
Minor: Community & Regional Planning;
Advisor: Dr. E. William Niepoth; Thesis: A Study of Planning Processes Used by Selected Recreation Resource Management Agencies
California State University at Chico, BA (Geography, Minor: Recreation & Parks Management), 1979
Shasta Community College, (Liberal Studies), 1975 - 1977
Position:
Professor and Chair, Department of Recreation Administration, Fresno State University
Selected Professional Articles - Refereed/Peer Reviewed Journals:
Professional Publications/Articles Editorially Reviewed:
Lankford, S., & Nigel, D. M. (2018). Park and Recreation Commissions and Boards: Advocates for Our Mission and Profession. California Parks and Recreation, Summer, pp. 24-27.
Fleming, K.M., Lankford, S.V., & Edginton, C.R. (2017). Leisure Time Physical Activity & Social
Capital. Hong Kong Recreation Review 29, pp. 30-36.
Mahoney, M., Zografos, K., & Lankford, S.V. (2017). Analysis of Venue Attributes: An Application of
Importance-Performance at a Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour Event. Hong Kong
Recreation Review 29, pp. 43-52.
Rockey, D., & Lankford, S. (2012). Case Study: Attitudes of Residents to Local Tourism and
Development of Fredricksburg/Spotsylvania. E-Review of Tourism Research (ERTR).
10 (1), pp.1-12.
Lankford, S., Grybovich, O., Kowalski, C., Schuarte, G., & Neal, L. (2006). Benefits of Recreation
Services in the NWT. Canadian Parks & Recreation Association E-News, Spring, p. 7.
Scholl, K, Inui, Y., & Lankford, S. (2006). Watershed Management and Landowners’ Environmental
Perceptions. GTR-NRS-P-14 pp. 190-196.
Grybovich, O., Cela, A., Inui, Y., & Lankford, S. (2005). An Exploratory Study of Environmental
Values and Beliefs of Japanese Adventure Tourists in Hawaii. E-Review of Tourism Research
(eRTR). 3 (2),
DeGraaf, D., Lankford, J., & Lankford, S. (2005). A new perspective on urban spaces. Parks and
Recreation, 40 (8), p. 56-60.
Inui, Y., Lankford, J., & Lankford, S. (2004). An Exploratory Motivational Study of Japanese
Adventure Based Tourism. E-Review of Tourism Research (eRTR). 2 (4), pp. 70-77.
Lankford, S., Scholl, K., Pfister, R., Lankford, J., & Williams, (2004). A. Cognitive Mapping: An
Application for Trail Management. Proceedings of the 2004 Northeastern Recreation Research
Symposium. GTR-NE-326., pp. 378-384.
Dieser, R., & Lankford, S. (2004). What the Future May Hold. SPRE Professor, p. 2.
Lankford, S., Neal, L., Szabo, C., & Schauerte, G. (2003). Arctic Winter Games: Sport, Culture and
Growth. Winter Cities. 22 (2), pp. 16-19.
Szabo, C., Schauerte, G., Lankford, S., & Neal, L. (2003). The Arctic Winter Games Are Hot.
Parks and Recreation Canada. 60(5), pp. 38-44.
Williams, A., & Lankford, S. (2003, January). Research Update: Evaluating Esprit De Corps.
Parks and Recreation. 38 (1), pp. 20-27.
Edginton, C. R., Hudson, S. D., & Lankford, S. V. (2001). The 21st Century Manager: The Changing
Role of Management. The Park & Recreation Trades. 8 (9), pp. 24-26.
Edginton, C. R., Hudson, S. D., & Lankford, S. V. (2000). 21st. Century Management: A New
Paradigm. Management Strategy. 24 (3), pp. 1-7.
Books and Chapters in Books:
Edginton, C.R., Dieser, R., Lankford, S.V., & Kowalski, C. (2018). Recreation and Leisure Programming: A 21st Century Perspective. Champaign-Urbana, IL: Sagamore-Venture Publishing.
Lankford, S., Grybovych, O., & Lankford, J. (2017) Introduction to Community Tourism: A North
American Perspective. Champaign-Urbana, IL: Sagamore-Venture Publishing.
Lankford, S., Lankford, J., & Wheeler, D. (2017). An Introduction to Park Management, 4th Ed.
Champaign-Urbana, IL: Sagamore-Venture Publishing
Edginton, C.R., Lankford, S.V., Dieser, R., & Kowalski, C. (2017). Community Parks & Recreation: An Introduction. Champaign-Urbana, IL: Sagamore-Venture Publishing.
Mitra, A. & Lankford, S.V. (expected release 2018). Research Methods in Park, Recreation and
Leisure Services. 2nd Ed. Champaign-Urbana, IL: Sagamore Publishing.
Edginton, C., Lankford, S., Larsen, D., & Hudson, S. (2015). Managing Recreation, Parks & Leisure
Services, An Introduction. 4th ed. Champaign-Urbana, IL : Sagamore Publishing.
Lankford, S., Lankford, J., & Wheeler, D. (2015). An Introduction to Park Management, 3rd Ed.
Champaign-Urbana, IL: Sagamore Publishing.
Lankford, S., Lankford, J., Kooiman, W., & Kowalski, C. (2012). Instructors Manual - An Introduction
To Park Management. Champaign-Urbana, IL: Sagamore Publishing.
Lankford, S., Lankford, J., & Wheeler, D. (2011). An Introduction to Park Management, 3rd Ed.
Champaign-Urbana, IL: Sagamore Publishing.
DeGraaf, D., Lankford, J., & Lankford, S. (2008). Urban Sprawl Causes a Host of Problems for U.S.
Communities. In Urban Sprawl. Miller, D. A. ed. Detroit: Greenhaven Press.
Edginton, C., Hudson, S., Lankford, S., & Larsen, D. (2008). Managing Recreation, Parks & Leisure
Services, An Introduction. 3rd ed. Champaign-Urbana, IL : Sagamore Publishing, Pp. 306
Cela, A., Lankford, J., & Lankford, S. (2008).Local Food Festivals in Northeast Iowa Communities: A
Visitor and Economic Impact Study. In Events and Festivals: Current Trends and Issues.
Robertson, M., & Frew, E. eds., Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Edginton, C., Hudson, S., & Lankford, S. (2001). Productive Management of Leisure Service
Organizations: A 21st Century Perspective. 2nd ed. Champaign-Urbana, IL : Sagamore Publishing. pp. 496.
Mitra, A. & Lankford, S.V. (1999). Research Methods in Park, Recreation and Leisure Services. Champaign-Urbana, IL: Sagamore Publishing. Pp. 334.
Lankford, S., & Knowles-Lankford, J. (1998). The Making of Main Street: A Tourism Development Approach Using Design Charrettes. In W. Nahrstedt, and Kombol, T. P. (Eds.). Leisure, Culture and Tourism: The Challenge for Reconstruction and Modernization in Communities. ELRA,
Institiut fur Freizeitwissenschaft und Kulturarbeit e.v. (IFKA) Bielefeld, Germany. pp. 141-152.
Lankford, S. V. (1996). Tourism and Crime: A Study of Perceptions in the Pacific Northwest. In A. Pizam and Y. Mansfeld (Eds.) Tourism, Crime and International Security Issues. New York: John Wiley & Sons. pp. 51-58.
Lankford, S. V., Knowles-Lankford, J. , & Povey, D. (1996). Instilling Community Confidence and Commitment in Tourism: Community Participation and Public Participation in Government
Camp, Oregon. In L. Harrison and W. Husbands (Eds.). Practicing Responsible Tourism:
International Case Studies in Tourism Planning, Policy, and Development. New York: John
Wiley & Sons, Inc. pp. 330-349.
Selected International & National Presentations:
Fleming, K., Lankford, S., & Edginton, C. (2015, February 10-12). Examining levels of physical activity and social capital in a Midwest community: The associations of trust and social support for meeting physical activity guidelines. Oral presentation at Inaugural the National Symposium: Parks and Recreation in Public Health, Indiana University.
Fleming, K., Lankford, S., Lankford, J. (2014). Health Benefits of Cycling: Strategies to Calculate
Potential Cost Savings. World Leisure Congress, Mobile, Al. Sept. 7-12, 2014.
Fleming, K., Flack, T., & Lankford, S. Establishing Healthy, Sustainable Communities: The Role
of Social Capital. World Leisure Congress, Mobile, Al. Sept. 7-12, 2014.
Flack, T., Edginton, C., & Lankford, S. Walkability. World Leisure Congress, Mobile, Al.
Sept. 7-12, 2014.
Kooiman, W., Lankford, S., Lankford, J., & Fleming, K. (2014). Economic Impact of Parks, Recreation
and Bicycling in Iowa. World Leisure Congress, Mobile, Al. Sept. 7-12, 2014.
Giese, G., Scholl, K., Lankford, S., & Kowalski, C. (2010). Understanding Parental Involvement in Youth Sports through Serious Leisure. 2010 Symposium on Leisure Research, NRPA, Minneapolis, MN. October 2010.
Lankford, S. A Framework for Examining Tourism Impacts. Wagenengin University International
Centre of Excellence. Dec. 5, 2004.
Lankford, S., Inui, Y., & Cela, A. Monitoring Tourism Impacts: Some Lessons Learned. National
Extension Tourism Conference, Kissimmee, FL. October 2004.
Lankford, S., & Inui, Y. Social Carrying Capacity Modeling. National Extension Tourism, Kissimmee,
FL. October 2004.
Lankford, S., Inui, Y., Grybovich, O., & Cela, A. The Effects of Actual Users on Perceived Crowding
and Quality of Experiences in a Marine Park. National Extension Tourism, Kissimmee,
FL. October 2004.
Lankford S., & Inui, Y., Grybovich, O., & Cela, A. Analysis of Pre and Post Expectations and
Experiences in a Marine Park. National Extension Tourism, Kissimmee, FL. October 2004.
Okata, Y., Lankford, S., & Inui, Y. Applying Importance Performance Analysis to Japanese Senior
Travelers to Hawaii. National Extension Tourism, Kissimmee, FL. October 2004.
Invited Presenter, Community Needs Assessment Findings, Northwest Territories Recreation & Parks Association Annual Conference, Ft. Smith, NWT. June 9-10, 2004.
Invited Presenter, Self-construal and Pilgrimage Travel. NRPA, St. Louis, MO, October 2003.
(Dieser, R., Lankford, S., & Walker),
Invited Presenter, Leisure Contraints in an Isolated Island Environment. NRPA, St. Louis, MO,
October 2003 (Criste, A., Lankford, S., Edginton, C., Wilson, J., & Stringer, A.).
Invited Presenter, Tourism Impacts on Host Communities. Annual American Association of
Geographers, New Orleans, LA, March 7, 2003.
Invited Presenter, Peace Through Tourism: A Worldview Perspective of Community Tourism.
2nd Global International Institute on Peace Through Tourism, Geneve, Switzerland,
February 4-8, 2003.
Co-Organizer, Community Tourism Forum, 2nd Global International Institute on Peace Through
Tourism, Geneve, Switzerland, February 4-8, 2003.
Invited Presenter, Student Based Community Research: The Sustainable Tourism and the
Environment Program (STEP) FIPSE Project. 2002 FIPSE Project Directors Meeting,
Washington, D.C., November 22-24, 2002. (S. Lankford & J. Lankford)
Invited Presenter, The Recreation Experience Model: Linking Recreation to Visitor Activities.
Graduate Program, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Democritus
University of Thrace, Komotini Greece. November 12, 2002.
Invited Presenter, Wellness, Leisure and Enhancing the Quality of Life – Measurement and
Research Issues. Graduate Program, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science,
Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini Greece. November 12, 2002.
Invited Presenter, Quality of Life and Livability Factors. Graduate Program, Department of Physical
Education and Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini Greece. November
12, 2002.
Invited Presenter, Arctic Winter Games: Sports Involvement and Tourism. Graduate Program,
Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini Greece. November 12, 2002.
Invited Presenter, Future Tourism Development in Hawaii: An Analysis of Visitor, Resident, Industry
and Conservation Group Preferences. 2002 Symposium on Leisure Research, NRPA. (Lankford,
S., Lankford, J., Meyers, D., Okata, Y., Schweitzer, A., & Tokuue, H.). Tampa, FL, October 16-19, 2002.
Invited Presenter, New Urbanism: Managing Urban Sprawl. National Recreation and Park
Association: Congress and Expo 2002, October 16-19, 2002, Tampa Bay, FL. (DeGraaf, D.,
Lankford, J., & Lankford, S.)
Invited Presenter, Haunama Bay – Loving it to Death – Crying for Help. 2002 National Extension
Tourism Conference. September 17, 2002. Traverse City, MI. (Lankford, S., Lankford, J., & Tabata, R.)
Invited Presenter, Silos & Smokestacks – National Heritage Area, A Review of Thematic Tourism.
2002 National Extension Tourism Conference. September 17, 2002. Traverse City, MI.
(Lankford, S., Streed, C., Lankford, J., & Tabata, R.)
Invited Presenter, Whose Future is it Anyway? 2002 National Extension
Tourism Conference. September 17, 2002. Traverse City, MI. (Lankford, S., Lankford, J., Tabata, R., Okata, Y., Myers, D., Tokuue, H., & Schweitzer, A.)
Invited Presenter, Wellness, Leisure and Enhancing the Quality of Life. 44th ICHPER World
Congress, Taipei, Taiwan, June 26-29, 2002. (N. Hamilton, C. Edginton, & S. Lankford).
Invited Presenter, Community Initiated Tourism Development in Resource Dependent Communities.
International Symposium on Society and Resource Management, Indiana University, June 2-5,
2002.(with R. Pfister and Gail van der Stoop)
Invited Presenter, Sustainable Tourism and the Environment Program (STEP): University
Partnerships, Annual Project Directors Meeting, Fund For the Improvement of Post-Secondary
Education, U.S. Dept. of Education. (Lankford, S., & Lankford, J.). San Diego, CA, November 2001.
Invited Presenter, An Exploratory Study of the Impacts of Tourism on Outdoor Recreation Experiences. 2001 Symposium on Leisure Research, NRPA. (Lankford, S., Williams, A., Pfister, R., Knowles-Lankford, J., & Norman, W.). Denver, CO. October 3-7, 2001.
Invited Presenter, Recreation Needs Assessments in NWT. 2001 North West Territories
Recreation and Park Association Conference. Ft. Simpson, NWT, Canada, June 7-10, 2001.
Invited Presenter, Linking Local Recreation to Tourism Development. 2001 North West Territories
Recreation and Park Association Conference. Ft. Simpson, NWT, Canada, June 7-10, 2001.
Invited Presenter, Arctic Winter Games Benefits of Participation. 2001 North West Territories
Recreation and Park Association Conference. Ft. Simpson, NWT, Canada, June 7-10, 2001.
Invited Presenter, Issues in Marine and Coastal Recreation Wageningen Agricultural University, The Centre for Recreation and Tourism Studies, Wageningen, Netherlands. December 5, 2000
Invited Presenter, Outdoor Recreation Opportunities and Tourism: A Cross Cultural Stakeholder
Analysis. 2000 Symposium on Leisure Research, NRPA. (Lankford, S., Knowles-
Lankford, J., & Williams, E.). Phoenix, AZ, October 11-14, 2000.
Invited Presenter, Assessing Hikers Perceptions of Trails and Trail Conditions: An Application of
Cognitive Mapping).2000 Symposium on Leisure Research, NRPA. (Williams, A.E., & Lankford,
S.).Phoenix, AZ, October 11-14, 2000.
Invited Presenter, Gender Differences in Personal Value Systems of U.S. Tourists.
World Leisure Congress, (Jiang, J., & Lankford, S.) Bilbao, Spain, July 2-7, 2000.
Invited Presenter, Tourism & Sustainability: A Talk Story Session. 6th World Leisure Congress,
Abstracts of the 6th World Leisure Congress, (Lankford, S., & Knowles-Lankford, J.)
Bilbao, Spain, July 2-7, 2000.
Invited Presenter. A Study of Leisure Constraints and Behaviors in Relation to Youth
Delinquency. Abstracts of the 6th World Leisure Congress, (Lankford, S., Edginton, C., &
Anderson, M.) Bilbao, Spain, July 2-7, 2000.
Selected Regional Presentations:
Invited Presenter, The Returns on Investment in Active Transportation, The Heartland Active
Transportation Summit 2012, Omaha, NE. Sept. 28, 2012. (Lankford, S., Lankford J., Fleming, K.)
Invited Presenter, Mental Maps: Seeing the Trails System through the Eyes of the User. National
Symposium on Trails. Austin, TX. Feb. 2005. (Pfister, R., Scholl, K., Lankford, J. & Lankford, S.)
(Refereed).
Invited Presenter Traveler Profile and Economic Impacts of the Silos & Smokestacks National
Heritage Area, Waterloo, IA. SSNHA Trustees Meeting. January, 2005. (Lankford, S., & Cela, A.)
Invited Presenter Marketing Implications of the SSNHA Visitor Study. Waterloo, IA. Marketing and
Branding Committee, January 2005. (Lankford, S., Grybovich, O.)
Invited Presenter Cognitive Mapping: An Application for Trail Management. Northeastern Recreation
Research Symposium, The Sagamore, NY. March 28-30, 2004). (Lankford, S., Williams, A., Pfister, R., Lankford, J., & Scholl, K.) (Refereed).
Invited Presenter, Traveler Profile and Economic Impacts of the Silos & Smokestacks National
Heritage Area, Waterloo, IA. SSNHA Trustees Meeting (December 17, 2003).
Selected State & Local Presentations:
Lankford, S.V., Taylor, B., Rickman, A., Mahoney, M., Nisbett, N., Fine, L.J., Lankford, J., Karas,
S., Chilingerian, J., Mollinedo, M., & Whiting, J. (2017). Impact of Community Engagement on
Student Learning & Success. California Parks and Recreation Society Research Symposium.
Sacramento, CA. March, 2017. (Refereed).
Lankford, S. (2015). Planning for Parks and Open Space: Making the Case for Economic
Benefits from Recreation Development. American Planning Association California
Central Section. Fresno, CA. July 7, 2015.
Lankford, S., Grybovych, O., Lankford, J. & Tolle, C. (2013). Measuring Economic Impacts of Events
and Tourism. Iowa Tourism Conference. Waterloo, IA, October 17, 2013.
Lankford, S., Lankford, J., Fleming, K. (2012). Discover Hidden Revenue in your Trails – An
Economic Impact Case Study. Iowa Park and Recreation Association Fall Workshop.
Mason City, IA. Sept. 13, 2012.
Lankford, S., Lankford, J., Kooiman, W. (2012). College Hill Neighborhood Resident Survey 2012.
College Hill Neighborhood and Businesses Board of Directors Meeting. Cedar Falls, IA, Sept. 19,
2012.
Lankford, S., Lankford, J., & Grybovych, O. (2012). Measuring the Economic Impacts of Parks and
Recreation. Iowa Park and Recreation Association Annual Conference. Waterloo, IA. April 2,
2012.
Lankford, S., & Lankford J. Economic and Health Benefits of Bicycling in Iowa. Iowa Bicycle Summit,
Des Moines, IA. January 27-28, 2012.
Lankford, S. Tourism Planning and Research Assistance. Eastern Iowa Tourism Association Board
Meeting. Atkins, IA. September 7, 2005.
Lankford, J., & Lankford, S. Park and Recreation Masterplan Presentation. Humboldt Parks and
Recreation Commission. Humboldt, IA. March 2005.
Lankford, S. Community Service at UNI. Cedar Valley Roundtable, Waterloo, IA. 2005.
Lankford, J., & Lankford S. Is Tourism Sustainable? Sustain This! Iowa Chapter of ASLA Fall
Conference: Techniques and Case Studies for Landscape, Environment and Economic
Sustainability. Iowa State University, Ames, IA October 2004.
Lankford, S., & Cela, A. Tourist Markets in NE Iowa. Small Towns on the Road to Success
Conference. NE Iowa Community Development Conference. Iowa Department of Economic
Development. Decorah, IA. September 2004.
Lankford, J., & Lankford, S. Recreation Needs Assessment and Study Findings. Humboldt Parks and Recreation Commission. Humboldt, IA. September 2004.
Invited Presenter, Marketing and Marketing Research. Limestone Bluff Resource Conservation &
Development. Colesburg, IA. May 5, 2004.
Invited Presenter, Rural Tourism Development in Iowa. Chickasaw County Tourism Authority. New
Hampton, IA. April 24, 2004.
Invited Presenter, Tourism Visitor Study. Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, Cedar Rapids, IA. January 2004).
Invited Presenter, Traveler Profile and Economic Impacts of the Silos & Smokestacks National
Heritage Area (SSNHA). Trustees Meeting, Waterloo, IA. December 17, 2003.
Invited Presenter, Advertising Conversion Study of Travelers to Cedar Falls and Waterloo, IA.
Waterloo Visitor and Convention Bureau Board of Directors; Cedar Falls Tourism and Visitors
Bureau Board of Directors. November, 2003.
Invited Presenter, Community Survey Research Methods, Hawaii Eco-Tourism Association,
Honolulu, HI, August 5, 2003.
Invited Presenter, Sustainable Tourism & Environment Program, Rotary Club,
Waterloo, IA, May 5, 2003.
Facilitator, Strategic Planning Conference Roundtable Discussions, Silos & Smokestacks National
Heritage Area, Waterloo, IA, June 2003.
Moderator, Coastal Recreation and Tourism Land Use Impacts: Establishing a Research Agenda,
Oregon State University Sea Grant Program, Corvallis, OR, October 19, 2000.
Invited Presenter, Current Issues in Marine Recreation and Tourism, Marine Resource Management
Program, Oregon State University, Sea Grant College, Corvallis, OR., October 18, 2000.
Invited Presenter, Sustainable Tourism and Environment Program - University Partnerships (STEP-
UP). University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Retreat Kailua, HI, Sept. 19, 2000.
Invited Presenter, Maui County Youth Developmental Issues and Leisure Time. Maui County
Department of Housing and Human Concerns, March 22, 2000.
Selected Recent Technical Consulting Reports and Studies:
Attitudes Toward Tourism and Recreation Development in the Columbia River Gorge. Submitted to the Columbia River Gorge Commission, June 2018. Lankford, S. and Lankford, J.
Attitudes Toward Tourism and Recreation Development in Hood River County, Oregon. Submitted to the Hood River County Chamber of Commerce, June 2018. Lankford, S. and Lankford, J.
Visitor Characteristics: Hood River County, Oregon. Hood River County Chamber of Commerce, June 2018. Lankford, S. and Lankford, J.
Social Capital: A Study of Arctic Communities Involvement with the Arctic Winter Games. (2017).
Submitted to the AWGIC. Lankford, S., & Lankford, J.
Arctic Winter Games: A Study of the Personal and Community Benefits, (2014). Fairbanks, Alaska.
Lankford, S., and Lankford, J.
Economic Impact of the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Services. (2013). Des Moines, IA.
Arctic Winter Games: A Study of Personal and Community Benefits, (2012). Whitehorse, Yukon.
Economic and Health Benefits of Bicycling in Iowa. Iowa Bicycle Coalition. 2012. Lankford, S.,
Lankford, J. Bowles, B., Fleming, K., Fuller, K., Printz, J., & Lankford, J.
Economic Impact of the University of Northern Iowa College of Education. 2011. Lankford, S.,
Kooiman, W., & Smothers, T.
Arctic Winter Games: A Study of the Personal and Community Benefits of Participation, (2010). Grand Prairie, Alberta, CA. Lankford, Walter and Neal.
Self-Efficacy: Analyzing the Efficacy Levels of High School Soccer Coaches Affiliated with the
Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. 2010. 21 pp. Kowalski, C., Lankford, S., &
Kramer, N.
The Economic Impact & Spectator Characteristics of RAGBRAI (2009). Lankford, S.,
Grybovych, O., Lankford, J., & Winger C.
Economic Impact and Visitor Study of The Eugene International Film Festival (2009). EIFF,
Eugene, OR.
Economic Impacts of the Arts, Iowa Arts Foundation, Des Moines, IA., (2007).
Eugene International Film Festival Visitor Impact Study, EIFF, Eugene, OR, (2007),
Grapes and Grain Feasibility Study, USDA and Engelbrecht Farm, Fredericksburg, IA
(2005-06),
Wine Tourism: An Analysis of Economic Impacts of the Easter Iowa Wine Trail Maquoketa RC&D.
(2005-2006).
Placed Based Food Tourism Study for NE Iowa. Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa
State University, Ames IA. (2005).
Selected Awards, Honors and Other Acknowledgements:
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award, College of Education, University of Northern Iowa, 2014.
Regents Award for Faculty Excellence, University of Northern Iowa, Iowa Board of Regents, 2011.
Milestone Award for Outstanding Mentoring of Graduate Students, UNI Graduate College,
April 2008.
Recognition Award, Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area, Waterloo, IA. April 2008.
Presidential Citation, NRPA, In recognition of work and contributions as Co-editor, SPRE Professor
Awarded 2007.
Senior Fellow, American Leisure Academy, American Association of Leisure & Recreation, Affiliate
of the American Association of Health, PE, Recreation and Dance. Elected May 2001.
Teaching Activities, Courses Taught:
Fresno State University, Department of Recreation Administration
RA 55 - Careers in Recreation, Parks and Tourism
RA 130 – International Tourism
RA 139 – Research and Evaluation
RA 180 – Professional Seminar
RA 184 – Internships in RPT
Current Professional Memberships:
California Parks and Recreation Society
National Recreation and Park Association
World Leisure & Recreation Association (Life Time Member)
American Planning Association – California Chapter
Samuel Lankford Ph.D.
Chair, Professor
California State University, Fresno Department of Recreation Administration
5310 N Campus Drive M/S PH 103
Fresno, CA 93740-8019
Phone: (559) 278-2624
Email:slankford@csufresno.edu
Office: PHS 121