Department of Recreation and Wellness

Lona Leck

Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Business
   Bowling Green State University, 1990

Master of Education - Sport Administration
   Bowling Green State University, 2004

Doctor of Education
  Educational Administration and Leadership Studies
  Bowling Green State University, 2012

Service to Recreation and Wellness began in 1990.

Work Experience
Professional Figure Skating Instructor
   1986 - Present
Ice Arena Skating Coordinator
   Bowling Green State University, 1990 - 1992
Ice Arena Assistant Director
   Bowling Green State University, 1992 - 2008
Recreation and Wellness Assistant Director
   Bowling Green State University, 2008 - Present
Program Development and Implementation, Event Planning, Student Employee Supervision, Graphic
   Design and Web Development, Marketing and Sponsorship, Facility Management
   Bowling Green State University

Research Interests and Publications
Leadership Theories and Practices
Student Employee Development and Learning
Title IX and Gender Equity
Youth Self Esteem

Teaching and Advising
PEG 260: Basic Ice Skating
PEG 262: Advanced Ice Skating
PEG 263: Synchronized Ice Skating
SMD 375: Sport Management - Facility Design and Management
RTD 4830: Recreation and Tourism - Recreation Areas and Facilities
TLED 4830 Recreation Facilities Planning Design and Management
BGSU Skating Club and Synchronized Skating Team Advisor and Coach: 1987-2007
BGSU Men's and Women's Club Hockey Advisor: 2004-2008

Affiliations and Professional Memberships
National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)
   2011 Programming Publication - 2nd Place, AudioVisual Promotion - 3rd Place
   2010 Student Publication - 3rd Place   
   2009 Creative Excellence Award - 3rd Place: Web Site
Professional Skater's Association
   Senior Rating Figures and Freestyle, Certified Team Instructor
United States Figure Skating
   Member 1977 - Present
   Gold Medalist Figures, Freestyle, Dance
   National Collegiate Committee Member
American Association of University Women - Bowling Green Branch
   Bowling Green Branch VP For Membership: 2006 - 2008
   2007 Ohio Outstanding Young Leader Award Winner
   2007 Ohio Best Membership Directory and Resource Guide