Rob E Stiefvater

Professor, RAP Program Director, Kinesiology and Recreation Administration

Professor Rob Stiefvater has been at North Carolina Central University since 1995. He has served as the Recreation Administration program director since 2007. Before his career in academia, Rob worked in municipal recreation prior to serving in the United States Air Force (USAF), where he worked as a fitness and recreation specialist. He was stationed at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, CO. He worked in a variety of recreation settings, including fitness centers, outdoor recreation, intramural sports, athletics, community recreation (travel and tour), arts and crafts hobby shop, and United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Cadet Clubs. Rob was the intramural sports coordinator while a student at Metropolitan State College in Denver and worked in Campus Recreation as a graduate assistant at Indiana University.

Before serving in the USAF, Rob was a "military brat," being born and raised on Air Force bases around the world. Rob's family retired to their family farm in Plankinton, SD, where he was a farm kid and graduated high school in a class of 28 students. Rob enjoys traveling, cycling and mountain biking, hiking, skiing, camping, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his dogs.

Education

Doctorate of Recreation (Re.D.)	Indiana University	May 1996
Master of Science	Indiana University	December 1993
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science	Metropolitan State College of Denver	December 1989

Courses

RECR2190 - Introduction to Sport Management

RECR3100 - Recreation Sport Programming

RECR4625 - Pre-internship in Recreation

RECR4630 - Internship in Recreation

RECR4900 - Technology Applications

Publications

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E. (2022) Recreation Administration Program, North Carolina Central University Accreditation Self Study Report for the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT).

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E. (2015) Recreation Administration Program, North Carolina Central University Accreditation Self Study Report for the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT).

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E. (2014). Recreational Physical Fitness. In V. Politano (Ed), Lifetime Physical Fitness; Assessments, Concepts, Prescriptions (6th ed.). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Stiefvater, Jr., R. & Dorwart, C. (2013). Recreation Administration at North Carolina Central University: Educating through “Truth and Service.” North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association News, Volume 67, Number 4, Winter 2013.

Stiefvater, Jr., R. E. (2010). Physical Fitness for Your Lifetime. In V. Politano (Ed), Lifetime Physical Fitness; Assessments, Concepts, Prescriptions (5th ed.) (pp. 169-182). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E. (2008) Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Program, North Carolina Central University Accreditation Self Study Report for the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT).

Stiefvater, Jr., R. E. (2005). A review of “Recreation programming: Designing leisure experiences (4th ed.).” by Rossman, R. J., and Schlatter, B. E., for Journal of Park and Recreation Administration. Volume 23, Number 4, Winter 2005.

Harper, S., Stiefvater, R.E., Edwards, T. and Williams, V.S.L. (2004). Quantity and Frequency of Drinking in African American College Athletes and College Non-Athletes. Abstract in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 28(7a), 3b5.

Stiefvater, R. (2004). Drinking Games. In G. L. Cross, G. Chick, & J. Loy (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Recreation and Leisure in America (pp. 296-300). New York: Charles Scribner's Sons.

Stiefvater, R., Williams, V.S.L., and Harper, S. (2003). The Recreational Activities Profile and College Student Drinking. Abstract in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 27(s6), 31A.

Stiefvater, R., Harper, S., Patterson, J., Williams, V.S.L., and Windle, M. (2002). HBCU Student Drinking and Drinking Games. Abstract in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 26(s5), 76A.

Stiefvater, Jr., R. E. (2000). A review of “Programming for Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services: a Servant Leadership Approach” and “Steps to Successful Programming: a Student Handbook” by D.G. DeGraaf, D. J. Jordan, and K.H. DeGraaf for Schole: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education. V(15).

Stiefvater, Jr., R. E. & Suren, A. (2000). The role of deviant recreation in the curriculum of recreation students: A confessional tale. The Journal of Recreation and Leisure [On-line], 17, (1). Available: http://www.byu.edu/cpe/swdaahperd/swdjournal.html

Suren, A. & Stiefvater, Jr., R.E. (1997). Administrative strategies to combat the effects of socially deviant behavior on public parks and recreation agencies. Journal of Parks and Recreation Administration. V(15), 2, Summer.

Stiefvater, Jr., R. E. & Suren, A. (1996). Topless Dancing: A case for recreational identity. In M. Oppermann (Ed), Sex, Tourism and Prostitution: Aspects of Leisure, Recreation, and Work (pp. 107-115). Elmsford, NY: Cognizant Communication Corporation

Stiefvater, Jr., R. E. (1996). The Social Construction of Leisure for Illegal Recreational Drug Users (Doctoral Dissertation, Indiana University, 1996). Dissertation Abstracts International, VOL. 58-03A.

Suren, A. & Stiefvater, Jr., R. E. (1995). On the path to solving At-Risk behavior among youth. Park and Recreation August.

Stiefvater, Jr., R. E. (1994). Stress levels of NIRSA professionals. NIRSA Journal, V (19), 1, Fall.

May, M. M. & Stiefvater, Jr., R. E. (1993). Purple recreation: An analysis of homosexual recreation. Illumanaire, 1.

Professional Presentations:

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., Rabinowitz, E., Jordan, D. (2022). Internship Experiences from a University Perspective. Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference. October 18th, 2022. Greenville, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., Rabinowitz, E., Jordan, D. (2021). Internships II: Making Connections. Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference. October 27th, 2021. Winston-Salem, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., Rabinowitz, E., Jordan, D. (2020). Internships, COVID-19, and You! Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Virtual Annual Conference. December 8th, 2020. NCRPA Virtual Conference Center.

Rabinowitz, E., Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., West, S. (2019). Internships – Making the Connection. Presentation at the North Carolina/South Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Bi-Annual Joint Conference. September 17th, 2019. Myrtle Beach, SC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., West, S. (2018). Recreation Internships; connecting students, universities, and agencies. Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference. October 25th, 2018. Winston-Salem, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., West, S. (2017). Internship Connection: Connecting Agencies and Students. Presentation at the North Carolina/South Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Bi-Annual Joint Conference. December 12th, 2017. Greensboro, NC.

Belcher, J, Blacknall, N., & Stiefvater, R.E. (2017). The Long-Term Impact of Performance Enhancing Drugs on Former Athletes; A Meta – Analysis. Poster presented at the NCCU Research Symposium. April 8th, 2017. Durham, NC.

Brewton, I., Stiefvater, R.E., & Dorwart, C.E. (2017). Perceived constraints by college students to participating in campus recreational sports programs at a Southeastern HBCU. Poster presented at the NCCU Research Symposium. April 8th, 2017. Durham, NC.

Johnson, M., Stiefvater, R.E. (2017). The Relationship Between Poverty and Childhood Obesity. Poster presented at the NCCU Research Symposium. April 8th, 2017. Durham, NC.

Marrow, T., Stiefvater, R.E. (2017). Preparing to Soar Program: Guideline for Mentorships. Poster presented at the NCCU Research Symposium. April 8th, 2017. Durham, NC.

Robinson, A., Stiefvater, R.E. (2017). A Meta – Analysis Determining Factors that Predispose Female Collegiate Athletes Who Suffer Non-Contact Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries. Poster presented at the NCCU Research Symposium. April 8th, 2017. Durham, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., West, S. (2016). NCRPA.Net: Connecting Recreation Interns with Agencies Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference. October 25th, 2016. Charlotte, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., Shirilla, M., and Dorwart, C. (2016). Academic Collaborations with Practitioners to Enhance Student Learning: A Win-Win-Win for Everyone! Presentation at The Academy of Leisure Sciences Teaching Institute. February 26th, 2016. Greenville, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., West, S., and Rabinowitz, E. (2014). Developing an Internship Program Students will Tweet About! Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference. September 22nd, 2014. Wilmington, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., Oberle, K. (2014). What every student should know before they start their internship. Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference. September 22nd, 2014. Wilmington, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., West, S., and Rabinowitz, E. (2013). Designing a Mutually Beneficial Internship Program. Presentation at the North Carolina/South Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference. Nov 11, 2013. Raleigh, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E. (2012). Beyond Menial Tasks; Keys to a Successful Internship Program. Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Region Four Workshop. Dec 13, 2012. Raleigh, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., West, S., and Rabinowitz, E. (2012). Designing a Mutually Beneficial Internship Program. Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference. Oct 11, 2012. Greenville, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E., West, S., and Rabinowitz, E. (2011). Designing a Mutually Beneficial Internship Program. Presentation at the North Carolina/South Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference. Sept 11, 2011. Charleston, SC.

Stiefvater, Jr., R.E. (2010). Graduate Programs in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. Panel discussion at the North Carolina/South Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference. Nov 16, 2010. Raleigh, NC.

Stiefvater, Jr. R.E. (2009). Doctoral Seminar. Panel discussion at the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, North Carolina State University. Feb 3, 2009.

Stiefvater, R., Rhea, B., and Jones, J. (2009). Creating Service-Learning Partnerships: A Case Study. Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association/South Carolina Recreation and Park Association Annual Joint Conference, 17 November 2009, Winston-Salem, NC.

Stiefvater, R. (2009). Tips and Tricks through Technology. Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association/South Carolina Recreation and Park Association Joint Teaching Institute, 15 November 2009, Winston-Salem, NC.

Stiefvater, R. (2007). Professional Development via Distance Education. Presentation at the Department of Physical Education and Recreation Professional Day Educational Summit, April 2007, Durham, NC.

Stiefvater, R. (2007). Making Internships/Practicums a Shared Experience. Presentation at the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Society of Park and Recreation Educator’s (SPRE) Teaching Institute, Jan 2007, Clemson, SC.

Stiefvater, R. (2007). "Tips and Tricks" to Effective Communication Using Blackboard. Presentation at the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Society of Park and Recreation Educator’s (SPRE) Teaching Institute, Jan 2007, Clemson, SC.

Stiefvater, R. (2006). Fieldwork and Internships. Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Association’s Educator’s Workshop, Nov 2006, New Bern, NC.

Stiefvater, R. (2005). The Use of Fantasy Sports in the Classroom. Presentation at the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Society of Park and Recreation Educator’s (SPRE) Teaching Institute, Jan 2005, Sacramento, CA.

Harper, S., Stiefvater, R.E., Edwards, T., and Williams, V.S.L. (2004). Quantity and Frequency of Drinking in African American College Athletes and College Non-Athletes. Poster presented at the Scientific Meeting of The International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism, September 29-2 October 2004, Heidelberg/Mannheim, Germany.

Stiefvater, R. (2003). Distance Education: How to Earn College Credits or C.E.U.s On-Line. Presentation at the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, Nov 20-22, 2003, Greensboro, NC.

Stiefvater, R. (2003). Leisure Education from a Distance. Presentation at the North Carolina Recreation and Park Society Annual Conference, Nov 3-5, 2003, Durham, NC.

Stiefvater, R., Williams, V.S.L., and Harper, S. (2003). The Recreational Activities Profile and College Student Drinking. Poster presented at the Scientific Meeting of The Research Society on Alcoholism, June 21 - 25, 2003, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Stiefvater, R., Harper, S., Patterson, J., Williams, V.S.L., and Windle, M. (2002). HBCU Student Drinking and Drinking Games. Poster presented at the Scientific Meeting of The Research Society on Alcoholism, June 29 - July 3 2002, San Francisco CA.

Stiefvater, R. (2001). How to create an on-line or distance education course using a free Internet application. Presentation at the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Society of Park and Recreation Educator’s (SPRE) Teaching Institute, February 2001, Salt Lake City, UT.

Stiefvater, R. (2001). How to create a web page without knowing html; a “how to” for beginners. Presentation at the National Recreation and Parks Association’s Society of Park and Recreation Educator’s (SPRE) Teaching Institute, February 2001, Salt Lake City, UT.

Stiefvater, R. (2000). Web Page Design; a guide for absolute beginners. Presentation at the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention, December 2000, Greensboro, NC.

Stiefvater, R. (2000). On-Line Teaching Tips. Presentation at the North Carolina Central University Technology Showcase, December 2000, Durham, NC.

Stiefvater, R. (2000). An Analysis of Recreational Activities and Alcohol Use and Abuse in African American College Students. Presentation at the Collaborative Minority Institute for Alcohol Research Development (CMIARD), and the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Project Advisor Committee, May 2000, Durham, NC.

Stiefvater, R. (2000). A Taxonomy of Drinking Games and their Influence on African American College Students’ Alcohol Consumption. Presentation at the Collaborative Minority Institute for Alcohol Research Development (CMIARD), and the National Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Project Advisor Committee, May 2000, Durham, NC.

Suren, A., and Stiefvater, R. (1995). Purple Recreation and Social Control. Presentation at the National Park and Recreation Association (NRPA) National Congress, October 1995, San Antonio, TX.

Stiefvater, R. (1995). Purple Recreation - An Overview of Deviant Recreation. Presentation at the Michigan Park and Recreation Association Annual Convention, February 13th, 1995, Detroit, MI.