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Human Services
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Intermountain Region
Building the Business Case
for Diversity and Relevance -
Briefing Series
(Roberts & Ross, 2009):
"America Today vs.
the America of Tomorrow:
Are you Ready? Do you Care?"
"Diversifying the Workforce:
A Question of Survival"
"Challenges and Opportunities for Increasing Relevancy
for All Communities"
Recommended Readings:
"Black & Brown Faces in America's Wild Places"
Diversity and the Future of the U.S. Environmental Movement
Legacy on the Land: A Black Couple Discovers Our National Inheritance and Tells Why Every American Should Care
National Parks and the
Woman's Voice: A History, 2nd ed
Roberts, N.S. (2009). The impacts of the National Green Corps Eco-club program
on students in India and their participation in environmental education activities. Environmental Education Research, 15(4), 443-464.
Roberts, N.S., Chavez, D.J., Lara, B.M., & Sheffield, E.A. (2009). “Serving culturally diverse visitors to forests in California: A resource guide.” General Technical Report, PSW-GTR-222. Albany, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Research Station. 76 p.
.
Roberts, N.S. & Hughes, A. (2009). “Camping at the Presidio: Exploring the impacts of an urban camping experience
for underserved youth” (2nd Season, 2008). Final Report. Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco State University.
Roberts, N.S. (2008, December). “Use of Public Lands and Open Space for Recreation:
Connecting with Diverse Communities.” In D. Newsom and B. Gentry (Eds.), Broadening the Base through Open Space: Addressing Demographic Trends by Saving Land and Serving People. Yale Conservation Strategies Workshop Proceedings ~ July 9-11, 2008, Monterey, CA. (Sponsored by the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, Report 19).
Roberts, N.S. & Rodriguez, D.A. (2008, Winter). A mixed-method approach: Examining constraints effecting ethnic minority visitor use of national parks. Ethnic Studies Review, 31(2), 35-70.
McKenney, P., Budbill, N.W. & Roberts, N.S (2008). “Girls’ Outdoor Adventure Programs: History, Theory, and Practice.” In K. Warren, D. Mitten,
T.A. Loeffler (Eds.), Theory of Experiential Education, 4th ed, pp. 532-554. Boulder, CO: Association for Experiential Education.
Garvey, D., Pace, S., Mitten, D., & Roberts, N.S.,(2008). “A History of AEE.” In K. Warren, D. Mitten, & T.A. Loeffler (Eds.), Theory of Experiential Education, 4th ed., pp. 93-104. Boulder, CO: Association for Experiential Education.
Roberts, N.S. & Hughes, A. (2008). “Camping at the Presidio: Exploring the impacts of an urban camping experience
for underserved youth” (Pilot Year, 2007). Final Report. Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco State University.
Roberts, N.S. (2008). “Embracing diversity.” In K. Hamilton & H. Montgomery (Eds.), Our Land. Our Youth. Our Future: Commemorating 50 years of the Student Conservation Association (pp. 39-40). Charlestown, NH: The SCA, Inc.
Roberts, N.S. (2008, February). "How multiculturalism in a changing society can influence experiential education" – Observations from the Field: 2007 Kurt Hahn Address. The Horizon, Newsletter of the Association for Experiential Eduation.
Roberts, N.S. & Sayyed, A. (2007). “Project WISE: Watersheds Inspiring Student Education.” An Environmental Science Program of the Crissy Field Center and Urban Watershed Project with Galileo Academy of Science and Technology. Final Report, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco State University.
Roberts, N.S. (2007). “Visitor/Non-Visitor Use Constraints: Exploring Ethnic Minority Experiences and Perspectives.” Final Report, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, National Park Service. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco State University.
Roberts, N.S. & Iacobucci, R. (2007). “Through the eyes of youth: Experience with programs at the Crissy Field Center.” Final Report, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. San Francisco, CA: San Francisco State University.
Roberts, N.S. (2006). Women in the workplace. Parks & Recreation, 41(10), 43-44, 49-50. Ashburn, VA: National Recreation and Park Association (Contributing authors: D. Chavez, M. Dougherty, & K. Hooper).
Roberts, N.S. (2006). “The Impacts of the National Green Corps Program (Eco-clubs) on Students and their Participation in Environmental Education Activities.” General Technical Report for a Fulbright study funded by the Indo-American Environmental Leadership Program. U.S. Educational Foundation in India: New Delhi
Rodriguez, D.A. & Roberts, N.S. (2005). Understanding the influence of gender and ethnicity on evaluations of outdoor leader effectiveness. World Leisure Journal, 47(1), 32-44.
Roberts, N.S. (2005). "147 Practical Tips for Teaching Diversity", Contributing Author. In, W.M. Timpson, R. Yang, E. Borrayo, and S.S. Canetto (Eds.). Madison, WI: Atwood Publishing.
Gomez, E., Roberts, N.S., & Chavez, D.J. (2004). “Impact through action, influence and involvement-Ethnic minority recreation: Where to from here?” In D. Harmon, B.M. Kilgore, and G.E. Vietzke (Eds). Proceedings of the George Wright Society/National Park Service Joint Conference. 2003 April 14-18; San Diego, CA. Hancock, MI: The George Wright Society, Inc., pp. 251-254.
Gray, M.S. & Roberts, N.S. (2004). "Culture,
competency and risk: The mystery and intersection continues." In C.
Jones (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2004 Wilderness Risk Management Conference,
October 29-31 (Banff, Canada). Lander, WY: National Outdoor Leadership
School.
Roberts, N.S. (2004). Interview: Elizabeth C. Titus-Putnam, Founder & Lifetime Board Member, Student Conservation Association. Women in Natural Resources online issue, June 2004.
Roberts, N.S. (2003). "Partners in stewardship: Considerations for natural resource stewardship and science in national parks." National Park Service, Natural Resource Year in Review. Washington, DC: Department of Interior, National Park Service.
Gray, M.S. & Roberts, N.S. (2003). Culture, competency and risk management: Where will the three meet? Camping Magazine, 76(6), 50-53.
Roberts, N.S. (2003). Interview: Fran Mainella, Director, National Park Service. Women in Natural Resources, 24(2), 2-10.
Roberts, N.S. (2003). “Teaching about diversity issues in natural resources and outdoor recreation courses: Challenges and complexities.” In W. Timpson, S. Canetto, E. Borrayo, & R. Yang (Eds.), Teaching diversity: Challenges and complexities, identities, and integrity, pp. 227-246. Madison, WI: Atwood.
Gray, M.S. & Roberts, N.S. (2002). “Wake up! The world is not safe. Wake up! Your program may not be as safe as you think it is.” In C. Jones (Ed.), Proceedings of the 2002 Wilderness Risk Management Conference, October 24-26 (Reno, NV). Lander, WY: National Outdoor Leadership School.
Whatley, M., Roberts, N.S., & Murdock, B.L. (2002). “Critical natural resource issues in the National Parks: Tips and techniques for skillful communication of scientific findings.” In R.S. Paris (Ed.), Interpretive Sourcebook, Proceedings of the National Interpreters Workshop, November 12-16, 2002, (Virginia Beach, VA). Fort Collins, CO: National Association for Interpretation.
Rodriguez, D.A. & Roberts, N.S. (2002). “State of the Knowledge Report: The association of race/ethnicity, gender, and social class in outdoor recreation experiences.” NPS Social Science Program, General Technical Report, Washington, DC: National Park Service.
Roberts, N.S. & Outley, C. (2002). Innovation and Resourcefulness: Recruit and Retain a Diverse Staff in the 21st Century. Parks & Recreation (National Recreation and Park Association, Research Update), 37(4), 39-47.
Rodriguez, D.A. & Roberts, N.S. (2002). ORRRC at 40! Diversity in America’s parks and outdoors. Parks & Recreation, 37(4), 108-110.
Roberts, N.S. & Rodriguez, D.A. (2001, Sept/Oct). Reaching out: Study finds national parks employ innovative strategies to reach ethnically diverse communities. National Parks, 75(9-10), 38-39.
Roberts, N.S. (2001). “From rhythm
to rocks: An intimate connection.” In L. West-Smith (Ed.), Body
Stories: Research and intimate narratives on women transforming body image
in outdoor adventure. Edgewood, KY: Adventurehaven Press.
Roberts, N.S. & Yerkes, R. (Eds.) (2000, Fall). Research in experiential education: Where to from here? Journal of Experiential Education, 23(2), 61-63.
Henderson, K.A. & Roberts, N.S. (1999). An integrative review of the literature on women in the outdoors. In K. Fox, P. Foti, L. McAvoy & A. Young (Eds.). Coalition for Education in the Outdoors Conference Proceedings, January 9-11, 1998. Bradford Woods, IN.
Roberts, N.S. & Rodriguez, D.R. (1999, December). Multicultural issues in outdoor education. ERIC Digest. Charleston, WV: ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. EDO RC 99 6.
Washington, S. J. & Roberts, N.S. (1999). Adventure education for teaching cross-cultural competencies. Adventure Education (2nd edition), S. Priest & J. Miles (Eds). State College, PA: Venture.
Roberts, N.S. (Ed.). (1998). A Guide to Women's Studies in the Outdoors: A Review of Literature and Research with Annotated Bibliography. Needham Heights, MA: Simon & Schuster Custom Publishing.
Roberts, N.S. (1998, Winter). Resource Review of the book, “Measuring Program Outcomes: A practical approach”, Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 16 (4), 109-111.
Roberts, N.S. (Ed.). (1997). Women in experiential education professional group: A collective account of our roots and growth. Boulder, CO: Association for Experiential Education.
Roberts, N.S. & Gray, S. (1997). The impact of diversity issues on risk management. In J. Gookin (Ed.), Wilderness Risk Managers Conference Proceedings, October 12-14. Snowbird, UT.
Roberts, N.S. & Henderson, K.A. (1997). Women of color in the outdoors: Culture and meanings. Journal of Experiential Education, 20(3), 134-142.
Roberts, N.S. (1996). "Women of color in experiential education: Crossing cultural boundaries." In K. Warren (Ed.). Women's voices in experiential education (pp. 226-240). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt.
Roberts, N.S. & Winiarczk, E. (1996). "Women in experiential education speak out: An anthology of personal stories across culture." In K. Warren (Ed.). Women’s voices in experiential education (pp. 288-312). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt.
Roberts, N.S. (Guest Editor) (1996, December). NAALA in experiential education: Beyond participation, (Special Theme Issue). Journal of Experiential Education, Boulder, CO: Association for Experiential Education.
Roberts, N.S. (1996, Summer). Young conservation pioneers in the 90s: Continuing the legacy. Winds of Change (American Indian Education & Opportunity), 11(3), 62-63.
Henderson, K.A., Winn, S. & Roberts, N.S. (1996). Kind of in the middle: The gendered meanings of the outdoors for women students. Third Biennial Outdoor Education Research Symposium Proceedings. Coalition for Education in the Outdoors. Martinsville, IN: Bradford Woods.
Roberts, N.S. & Drogin, E.B. (1996). Attitudes and experiences of women of color in the outdoors. Abstracts from the Symposium on Leisure Research. National Recreation and Park Association Congress, Kansas City, KS.
Henderson, K.A. & Roberts, N.S. (1996). Women of color in the outdoors: Involvement and culture. Abstracts from the Symposium on Leisure Research. National Recreation and Park Association Congress, Kansas City, KS.
Washington, S.J. & Roberts, N.S. (1996). Forming cross-race relationships in experiential education: Exploring the issues. In. B. Baker (Ed.), AEE Conference Proceedings. Association for Experiential Education 24th International Conference. Spokane, WA.
Roberts, N.S. & Warren K. (1996). Addressing racism in experiential education programs. In B. Baker (Ed.), AEE Conference Proceedings. Association for Experiential Education 24th International Conference. Spokane, WA.
Roberts, N.S. & Bialeschki, M.D. (1995). Women outdoors: Historical perspective and review of research. In L. Frank (Ed.), AEE Conference Proceedings (pp. 249-252). Association for Experiential Education 23rd International Conference. Lake Geneva, WI.
Roberts, N.S. (1995, May). Wilderness as therapy for women. Parks & Recreation (Research Update), 30(5), 26-32.
Roberts, N.S. & Drogin, E.B. (1993). The outdoor recreation experience: Factors affecting participation of African American women. Journal of Experiential Education, 16(1), 14-18.
Roberts, N.S. (1992). “The portrayal of women in climbing magazine: A content analysis, 1970-1990.” Master's Thesis (M.A.); University of Maryland, College Park. University Microfilms, Inc. (No: MA0043100001).
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Last updated November 2009