Steve Langsner, Re.D.
Associate Professor of Recreation
Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance
214 HPER Building
Phone: 479-575-4139
langsne@uark.edu
Professional Biography:
Dr. Langsner earned a B.S. in Psychology from Springfield College in 1976, an M.S. in Urban Recreation & Leisure Studies from the University of Baltimore in 1981, and a Doctor of Recreation degree from Indiana University in 1986. He was a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist practicing for nearly seven years in diverse psychiatric settings with a variety of people with various disabilities. He also spent many years overseas working in the cruise line industry. He has been a faculty member in higher education for 22 years, three at the University of Delaware and 19 here at the University of Arkansas where he holds the rank of Associate Professor with tenure. He was named the 1997 and 2004 Department of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance Outstanding Teacher and received the 2004 Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching in the College of Education and Health Professions.
Dr. Langsner has been and is currently an active member or chair of committees at the department, college and university levels related to Academic Standards, Graduate Curriculum, Graduate Studies, Graduate Council, and Course and Program Review to name a few. He is a past Editor of the Classroom Learning Activities Section of SCHOLE, the Society of Park and Recreation Educators' scholarly journal. He is a professional member of the National Recreation and Parks Association.