February, 2015

RICHARD D. MACNEIL

Address: 819 Fairway Lane SE Iowa City, IA. 52242

Phone: 319-337-7372E-mail: richard-macneil@uiowa.edu

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Higher EducationUniversity of Iowa (1988) Postdoctoral Fellow, Iowa

Geriatric Education Fellowship Program

University of Iowa (1976-1979) Post-Secondary and Continuing Education, Ph.D. (1979)

Springfield College (1974-1975) Therapeutic Recreation, M.Ed. (1975)University of Wisconsin, Superior (1967-1970) English, B.A. (1970)

Professional Experience2014-present Professor Emeritus, (complimentary appointment), Aging Studies Program,

School of Social Work/ University of Iowa

2001-2014 Professor, Department of Health and Human Physiology, Program in Leisure Studies, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

2002-2009 Program Coordinator, Aging Studies Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

1997-2000 Professor, Department of Health, Leisure and Sport Studies, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

1997-present Aging Studies Program: Affiliated Faculty, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.

1996-1997 Professor and Associate Chair, Department of Sport, Health, Leisure & Physical Studies, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

1991-1996 Professor, Department of Sport, Health, Leisure & Physical Studies, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

1986-1991 Associate Professor, Department of Leisure Studies, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

1982-1986 Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Leisure Studies, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

1979-1982 Assistant Professor, Recreation Education Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

1976-1978 Instructor, Recreation Education Program, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

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1975-1976 Research Assistant for United States Office of Education – Bureau of Education for the Handicapped Special Project entitled: "National Institute on Models of Community-Based Service Delivery Systems for Therapeutic Recreation Services to Handicapped Children and Youth", University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Honors and Awards

Keynote Address. The Aging of the Baby Boom Generation: New Challenges for Mental Health Professionals. River Valley Coalition for Mental Health, Rock Island, IL. (March 31, 2009).

DISTINGUISED SERVICE AWARD. Presented by the National Therapeutic Recreation Society, October 10, 2006.

Career Development Award, Fall Semester, 2002

Keynote Speaker. Therapeutic Recreation at the Millennium: Exploring the Trends Which Will Shape Our Future. 9th Annual Regional Workshop on Therapeutic Recreation. Columbia, MO: November 3, 1999.

The Communicator Award for the video, Human Population Growth. Content Developer, Second place.

Meritorious Service Award. National Therapeutic Recreation Society. Presented: October 4, 1995.

Presidential Award. National Therapeutic Recreation Society. Presented: October 23, 1994.

Professional Research Award. National Therapeutic Recreation Society. Presented: October 16, 1993.

Awarded Faculty Departmental Leaves (Spring, 1997 and Fall, 1989).

Keynote Speaker. Bob Dylan and the Baby Boom Generation: The Times They Are a Changin’. Annual Recognition Day Conference, Western Illinois University. Macomb, IL. April 14, 1998.

Keynote Speaker. Here They Come: The Baby Boom Impact on the Leisure Service Industry. University of Florida's Institute of Gerontology Lecture Series. Gainesville, FL., April 3, 1997.

Keynote Speaker. The Coming Age Revolution: Implications for the Leisure Service Industry. Southwest Regional Leisure and Aging Institute. Oklahoma City, OH. March 15, 1994.

Keynote Speaker. Planning Ahead by Looking Behind. Leisure in the 21st Century Conference. Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, February 12, 1993.

Keynote Speaker. Leisure and recreation curricula: Another endangered species? Society of Park and Recreation Educators, Leisure Research Symposium: Curriculum and Professional Preparation Forum. Cincinnati, OH. October 15, 1992.

Keynote Speaker. Aging into the 21st Century. Indiana Park and Recreation Association Annual Conference. Ft. Wayne, IN., September 9, 1991.

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Keynote Speaker. The Role of Leisure in Successful Aging. National Recreation and Parks Association Great Lakes Regional Conference on Aging. Lincolnshire, IL. April 10, 1991.

Keynote Speaker. Innovations '90: Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Society Annual Conference. Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, September 20, 1990.

Keynote Speaker. Leisure Programs and Services for Older Adults: Past, Present and Future Research. Society of Park and Recreation Educators, Leisure Research Symposium, New Orleans, LA., October 21, 1987.

Keynote Speaker. Looking for Respect in all the Wrong Places. California Parks and Recreation Association Annual Conference. Fresno, CA. March 14, 1986.

President's Commission of American Outdoors. Research Synthesizer, Aging and Leisure Section. 1986.

"Best Manuscript of the Year" (Education Category) awarded for the paper, The recreation profession and the age revolution. Illinois Parks and Recreation Journal, 1991.

Professional Memberships

American Association of University Professors (AAUP) National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS) Society of Parks and Recreation Educators (SPRE) Iowa Parks and Recreation Association (IPRA)

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS (courses taught, 1976-present) Basic Aspects of Aging (on-line version of course) Basic Aspects of Aging Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Leisure, Work and Your Liberal Education (First Year Seminar) Leisure and the Liberal Arts Environmental Issues in Recreation Therapeutic Recreation: Clientele Therapeutic Recreation: Rehabilitation Aging and Leisure Internship in Recreation Honors Reading Honors Problems Therapeutic Recreation: Development Therapeutic Recreation: Services Social Psychology of Leisure Senior Seminar in Therapeutic Recreation Orientation to Rehabilitation Settings School and Community Recreation Principles of Outdoor Recreation

Ph.D. Dissertation (Chaired):

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1993 - Ostiguy, Lisalin. Identification of Factors that Influence Participation and Non-Participation in Elderhostel Programs (December, 1993).

Ph. D. Dissertation (Committee Member):2005 - Gassman, Julianne2000 - Fitzgerald, Kate1997 - Allan, James1988 - Mildon, Kerry1988 - Magafas, Anita1985 – Elizabeth Barber 1985 - Zito, Anthony. 1982 - Griffin-Goodnow, Mary 1981 - Robertson, Rachel

Ph.D. Comprehensive Examinations (Committee Member):2003- Julianne Gassman1992 - Lisa Ostiguy1988 - Kerry Mildon1987 - Anita Magafas1986 - Duane McDonald1985 - Elizabeth Barber1983 - Anthony Zito1980 - Rachel Robertson

Master’s Thesis Committees Chaired: Schumacher, Lisa. The Caregiver’s Journey: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experience of

Leisure for Sandwich Generation Who Care for a Patient with Dementia. (May, 2010).

Walter, Kathy B. Women with Physical Disabilities and the Meaning of Navigating Barriers to Leisure in Relation to Self-Identity. May, 2004.

Erickson, Jennifer E. Effects of Physical Recreation Activities on Depression and Body Image of Individuals with Anorexia. May 2004.

Laskowska, Kasia. Leisure Experience and Motivation for Leisure Activities among Patients with Psychiatric Disorders during Their Treatment on a Psychiatric Unit. May, 2003.

Master’s Thesis Committee (member)German, Cristina. An OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Iowa: New Education Opportunities and Enhanced Quality of Life for Older Adults. College of Public Health, December, 2005.

Master’s Comprehensive Examination Committee (member)2014-Served on 2 comprehensive examination committees in Health and Human Performance2013- Served on 2 comprehensive examination committees in Health and Human Performance2012- Served on 4 comprehensive examination committees in Health and Human Performance2011- Served on 3 comprehensive examination committees in Leisure Studies2010- Served on 3 comprehensive examination committees in Leisure Studies2009- Served on 3 comprehensive examination committees in Leisure Studies.2008- Served on 4 comprehensive examination committees in Leisure Studies.

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Other Master’s Candidates:Thesis Committees Chaired: 34Thesis Committee (Member): 117

Undergraduate Honors Projects Advised:Gorski, Hollis. Perceptions of Therapeutic Recreation by Undergraduate Students at the University of Iowa. December, 2004

Beasley, Amanda. Sensory Stimulation: A Therapeutic Recreation Facilitation Technique for People with Dementia. May, 2004

Other Contributions to Instructional Programs Developed EXW (on-line) version on the course, Basic Aspects of Aging, Fall 2014. Developed and taught First Year Seminar course, Every 11 Seconds: Population Aging and You

(169:029), Fall, 2011. 2010- Totally redesigned the Guided Independent Study (GIS/EXZ) version of the course, Basic

Aspects of Aging (153/169/042/096:108). 2008- Developed a proposal that led to the Basic Aspects of Aging (153/042/096/169:108) being

accepted as a GER in the Social Science area. Developed Service Learning Component for Basic Aspects of Aging (153:108) Course Instructor: Developed and instructing the course, Basic Aspects of Aging

(153/042/096/169:108) offered as a Guided Independent Study course. Course Supervisor for the class Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Gerontology (153:112) offered

during the Fall, 2004 semester. This on-line course was a joint project between the Aging Studies Program at the University of Iowa and Indiana University’s Center for Aging and the Aged.

MacNeil, R. D. Selected Readings for Leisure in Contemporary Society (2002). Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing. (An edited selection of 16 readings and a study guide developed for the course, Leisure in Contemporary Society).

Oversaw and contributed to redesigning the Undergraduate Curriculum in the Department of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies as Undergraduate Coordinator (1993-1997) and as Associate Chair (1997-1998).

Developed and taught First Year/Freshman Seminar Course (Spring, 1998). Developed Correspondence Study Course (028:128) for The University of Iowa's Division of

Continuing Education. Developed two courses (028:128 and (028:168) for the Saturday and Evening Class Program,

Division of Continuing Education. The courses have been taught regularly during alternating semesters since 1978.

Developed and delivered off-campus courses for the Division of Continuing Education in locations such as Muscatine and Davenport.

Recognized for "Excellence in Teaching" for academic years 1987-88 and 1989-90. Letters of correspondence from Dean Gerhard Loewenberg, College of Liberal Arts dated June 10, 1988 and June 1, 1990.

Selected to participate in The University of Iowa's Center on Teaching's N-Title Program, July, 1997.

FUNDED GRANTS and CONTRACTS

Title: GET LINKS (Gerontology Education through Linking Into Network Knowledge Systems)

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Agency: Subcontract with Indiana University, June-December, 2004.Amount: $19,400Project Director: Richard D. MacNeil

SCHOLARSHIP

PUBLICATIONS

BooksMacNeil, R.D. & Mobily, K.E. Therapeutic Recreation: The Nature of Disabilities (2002). State College, PA: Venture Publishing Company.

Teague, M.L. & MacNeil, R.D. (1992). Aging and Leisure: Vitality in Later Life, 2nd edition. Carmel, IN: Brown Benchmark Press. MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. (1987). Aging and Leisure: Vitality in Later Life. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Teague, M.L., MacNeil, R.D., & Hitzhusen, G.L. (Eds.). (1982). Perspectives on Leisure and Aging in a Changing Society. Columbia, MO: University of Missouri-Columbia.

Edited BooksMacNeil, R.D., & Howe, C.Z. (Eds.). (1986, August). Abstracts from the 1986 Symposium on Leisure Research. Arlington, VA: National Recreation and Park Association.

Witt, P.A. & MacNeil, R.D. (Eds.). (1985, July). Abstracts from the 1985 Symposium on Leisure Research. Published by the National Recreation and Park Association.

Witt, P.A. & MacNeil, R.D. (Eds.). (1984, July). Abstracts from the 1984 Symposium on Leisure Research. Published by the National Recreation and Park Association.

Edited Monograph Hawkins, B.A., MacNeil, R.D., Hamilton, E.J., & Eklund, S.J. (Eds.). (1990, June). Professional

preparation and practice in gerontological therapeutic recreation: Status and recommendations. Sponsored by the Administration on Aging, Office of Human Development Services, Department of Health and Human Services.

Chapters in Books MacNeil, R.D. and Gould, D.L. (2011) Global Perspectives on Leisure and Aging. Singleton, J.

and Gibson, H. (Eds.). Leisure and Aging. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

MacNeil, R.D. and Anderson, S.C. (1999). Leisure and Persons with Developmental Disabilities: Empowering Self Determination through Inclusion. In Retish, P. and Reiter, S. (Eds.). Social and Vocational Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities: An International Perspective. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, pp. 125-144.

Ostiguy, L., MacNeil, R. & Hopp, R. (1995). “Motivations and Barriers of Participants and Nonparticipants to Participation in Elderhostel Programs.” In Archibald, J. and Jolin, L. (Eds.). Educational Tourism and the Needs of Older Adults. Montreal, Canada: Teoros Publishing Co., pp. 53-68.

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MacNeil, R.D. (1995). Leisure programs and services for older adults: Past, present and future research. In Barnett, L.A. (Ed.), Research about Leisure: Past, Present and Future (2nd edition). Champaign, IL: Sagamore Publishing, pp. 149-176.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. (1994). Leisure opportunities, leisure resources. In Monk, A. (Ed.), Columbia Handbook on Retirement. New York: Columbia University Press, pp. 509-524.

MacNeil, R.D., Teague, M.L. & Cipriano, R. (1989). The discontinuity of continuing education. In D. Compton (Ed.), Issues in therapeutic recreation: A profession in transition. Champaign, IL: Sagamore Publishing, pp. 157-182.

MacNeil, R.D. (1988). “Leisure programs and services for older adults: Past, present and future research.” In Barnett-Morris, L.A. (Ed.), Research about leisure: Past, present and future directions. Champaign, IL: Sagamore Publishing.

MacNeil, R.D., Teague, M.L., McGuire, F.A., & O’Leary, J.T. (1987). Aging and Leisure: A Literature Synthesis. Final Report: President’s Commission on American Outdoors. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, pp. 103-111.

MacNeil, R.D. (1982). “The nursing home as a motivational wasteland: Perspectives on the design of a therapeutic environment.” In Teague, M.L., MacNeil, R.D., & Hitzhusen, G.L. (Eds.), Perspectives on leisure and aging in a changing society. Columbia, MO: University of Missouri-Columbia.

MacNeil, R.D. (1982). “The-out-of-sight-out-of-mind syndrome: A three act play on the development of the nursing home in America.” In Teague, M.L., MacNeil, R.D., & Hitzhusen, G.L. (Eds.), Perspectives on leisure and aging in a changing society. Columbia, MO: University of Missouri-Columbia.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. (1982). “Social psychological aspects of growing old in America: A research review.” In Teague, M.L., MacNeil, R.D., & Hitzhusen, G.L. (Eds.), Perspectives on leisure and aging in a changing society. Columbia, MO: University of Missouri-Columbia.

Iso-Ahola, S., MacNeil, R. & Syzmanski, D. (1979). “Social psychological foundations of therapeutic recreation: An attributional analysis.” In Iso-Ahola, S. (Ed.), Social psychological perspectives on leisure and recreation, Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

Articles: National Publications on Leisure and Aging: Refereed

Beasley, A.M. & MacNeil, R.D. (Summer 2004). Sensory stimulation, older adults with dementia, and therapeutic recreation. Activities Directors Quarterly: American Journal of Alzheimer’s disease and Other Dementias. (5:3), 4-12.

MacNeil, R.D., Winklehake, K., & Yoshioka, N. (2003) Gerontology instruction in Recreation and leisure curricula: A two-decade status report. Educational Gerontology. (29:4), 279-294.

MacNeil, R.D. (2001) Bob Dylan & the Baby Boom Generation: The Times they are A Changin' -- Again. Activities, Adaptation, & Aging. 25 (Issue 3/4), 45-58.

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MacNeil, R.D., Brown, C., Maurer, M., and St. Pierre, J. (2001) Late life Widowhood and Leisure. Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation. XIX. 36-48.

MacNeil, R.D. (February, 1998). Leisure, Lifelong Learning and Older Adults: A Conceptual Overview. The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (Vol. 69, 2, pp. 26-28).

MacNeil, R.D., Ramos, C.I., & Magafas, A.M. (April-May, 1996). Age stereotyping among college students: A replication and expansion. Educational Gerontology, 22 (5), pp. 493-505. Mobily, K., Nilson, R., Ostiguy, L., MacNeil, R. & Wallace, R. (1995). Seasonal variation in physical

activity in older adults. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 10:3, pp. 11-22.

MacNeil, R.D. & Ego, M. (1994). Gerontology and hospitality management in postsecondary curriculum. In Hospitality and Tourism Educator. 6:4, pp. 21-23

.MacNeil, R.D. (1991). Gerontology and recreation/leisure studies curriculum: A status report. Schole:

A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 6, pp. 69-79.

MacNeil, R.D. (1991, May-June). Attitudes toward the aged and identified employment preferences of therapeutic recreation students. Educational Gerontology, 17(6), pp. 543-558.

Tedrick, T. & MacNeil, R. (1991). Sociodemographics of older adults: Implications for leisure programming. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, Vol. 15, No. 3, pp. 73-92.

MacNeil, R., Hawkins, D., Barber, E. & Winslow, R. (1990). The effect of a client’s age upon the employment preferences of therapeutic recreation majors. Journal of Leisure Research, Vol. 22, No. 4, pp. 329-340.

MacNeil, R., Barber, E., Winslow, R. & Teague, M. (1990). Attitudes toward older adults among therapeutic recreation majors at three universities. In G. Hitzhusen (Ed.), Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation, XIII, Columbia, MO: Department of Recreation and Park Administration, University of Missouri, pp. 30-39.

MacNeil, R.D. (1988). Leisure Programs and Services for Older Adults: Past, present and Future Research. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, Vol. XXII, No. 1, pp. 24-35.

MacNeil, R.D., Teague, M.L., McGuire, F.A. & O’Leary, J.T. (1987). Older Americans and Outdoor Recreation: A Literature Synthesis. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, Vol. XXI, No. 1, 18-25.

MacNeil, R.D. and Barber, E. (1986). Aging and the Compression of Infirmity: Implications for the Recreation Profession. Journal of Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation, 1 Fall quarter, pp. 43-48.

MacNeil, R.D. (1984, June). The status of aging and leisure coursework in post-secondary recreation and parks curricula. Parks and Recreation, 19, 6, pp. 48-52.

MacNeil, R.D. (1983). Social psychological barriers to programming: The Pygmalion effect. In Aging and Leisure, National Recreation and Park Association, 1-14.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. (1983). Bingo and beyond: A rationale for recreation services within nursing homes. Activities, Adaptation and Aging, Vol. 3, No. 4, pp. 39-46.

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MacNeil, R.D. (1981). Nursing homes as closed environments: Implications for therapeutic recreation service. In Hitzhusen, G.; Elliott, J.; & Szymanski, D. (Eds.), Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation VIII, pp. 171-195. Columbia, MO: Department of Recreation and Park Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia.

MacNeil, R.D., Teague, M.L. & Mobily K.E. (1980). Recreation programming for the institutionalized aged: A rationale. In Hitzhusen, G.; Elliott, J.; Szymanski, D.; Thomas, G. (Eds.), Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation VII, pp. 92- 109, Columbia, MO: Department of Recreation and Park Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Teague, M. L. & MacNeil, R.D. (1979). Sometimes death is preceded by old age. In Szymanski, E. & Hitzhusen, G. (Eds.), Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation VI, pp. 23-25. Columbia, MO: Department of Recreation and Park Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Articles: National Publications on Therapeutic Recreation: RefereedSchumacher, L. A., MacNeil, R.D., Mobily, K.E., Teague, M.L., and Butcher, H. (2012). The leisure

journey for Sandwich Generation caregivers. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 46, 1, pp.21-28.

MacNeil, R.D. and Schwalm-Lopez, M. (2005). Chronic fatigue syndrome: Implications for the therapeutic recreation profession. American Journal of Recreation Therapy 4 (3), pp.32-40.

Bovee-Holmes, L. and MacNeil, R.D. (1995). Case histories focusing on older adults: Practical issues. Therapeutic Recreation Journal XXIX (4), pp. 260-264.

MacNeil, R.D. & Mobily, K.E. (September, 1994). A review of manuscripts published in the Therapeutic Recreation Journal in 1993. In Research Update: Parks and Recreation. 29:9, pp. 24-25.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. (1984). Factors accounting for variance in therapeutic results: Some Preliminary Thoughts. In Hitzhusen, G. (Ed.), Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation X. Columbia, MO: Department of Recreation and Park Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia. pp. 274-287.

Mobily, K.E., MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. (1984). The effects of professional commitment on practitioner evaluations of curriculum competencies: A preliminary investigation. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 18, 2, pp. 52-58.

Teague, M.L., MacNeil, R.D. & Goff, S.J. (1983). Corporation philanthropy: its potential for therapeutic recreation agencies. In Hitzhusen, G. (Ed.), Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation IX. Columbia, MO: Department of Recreation and Park Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia. pp. 1-14.

MacNeil, R.D. & Prignitz, T. (1982). Stroke rehabilitation and therapeutic recreation service: An introductory analysis. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 16, 4.

MacNeil, R.D. (1983). Therapeutic recreation: Processes and techniques. Book review of text, Journal of Leisure Research, 15, 2.

MacNeil, R.D. (1982). Environmental congruence and recreation programming: Some preliminary thoughts on the relationship between therapeutic recreation service and environmental psychology. In Hitzhusen, G. (Ed.), Expanding Horizons in Therapeutic Recreation VIII.

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Columbia, MO: Department of Recreation and Park Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia. pp. 136-153.

MacNeil, R.D. (1978). Form perception training: Implications for the therapeutic recreation specialist. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, Vol. XII, No. 1, pp. 17-24

. MacNeil, R.D. (February, 1978). Opening minds and entryways at cultural centers. Parks and

Recreation, 12, 11, November, 1977. Reprinted and distributed by The President’s Committee on Employment of the Handicapped.

Abstracts in Conference ProceedingsMacNeil, R. D. & Mobily, K.E. Diverse exercise cultures among older adults: Faulty assumptions

about age as a factor in therapeutic recreation programming for older adults. (2008). 12th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Montreal, Quebec.

MacNeil, R.D. and Ostiguy, L. (2005). Leisure and late life widowhood: Voices of experience. Conference Abstracts: The Eleventh Canadian Congress on Leisure Research. Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada.

MacNeil, R.D. (2004) Leisure as perceived and experienced by late life widows. Conference Abstracts: From Ageing to Ageing Well. Montreal, Quebec, Canada, p.32.

MacNeil, R.D., Ego, M. & Mobily, K.E. (1993). Gerontology and hospitality management in post-secondary curriculum. Proceedings: Canadian Congress on Leisure Research. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, p. 102.

Mobily, K.E., Nilson, R., Ostiguy, L. & MacNeil, R.D. (1993). Seasonal variation in physical activity in elderly adults. Proceedings: 1993 Canadian Congress on Leisure Research. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, p. 178.

Ramos, C.I., Folkers, E. & MacNeil, R.D. (1993). The relationship of time and attributes of leisure in daily experiences. Proceedings: Society of Park and Recreation Educator’s 1993 Leisure Research Symposium, p. 52.

MacNeil, R. (1989). The effect of a client’s age upon the employment preferences of therapeutic recreation majors. Research Abstract in L. McAvoy (Ed.), Abstract’s 1989 Leisure Research Symposium. Arlington, VA: National Recreation and Parks Association.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. (1983). Reflections on a wellness model in long-term care. Proceedings of the 1983 Mid-America Congress on Aging, pp. 21-25.

Articles: State Publications on Leisure and Aging* MacNeil, R.D. (December, 1990). The recreation profession and the age revolution: The times they

are a’ changin’. Illinois Park and Recreation, Vol. 21, No. 6.

Articles: State Publications on Therapeutic Recreation Kirk, D., MacNeil, R.D., & Hayden, M. (1988, December). Physical Fitness and Hospitalized

Anorectics: An Introductory Analysis. Journal of Iowa Parks and Recreation, 13, 11-13.

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MacNeil, R.D., Mobily, K.E. & Teague, M.L. (1983, December). National certification standards: Perceptions of Iowa therapeutic recreation professionals. In Journal of Iowa Parks and Recreation, 8, 4-12.

MacNeil, R.D., Mobily, K.E. & Teague, M.L. (1983, September). General observations about therapeutic recreation professionals in Iowa. In Journal of Iowa Parks and Recreation, 8, 3.

MacNeil, R.D. (1980, February). Recent curriculum innovations in the therapeutic recreation option area in the undergraduate program, University of Iowa. In Nesbitt, J.A. (Ed.), The Challenge of Developing Therapeutic Recreation in the State of Iowa, Iowa City: The Leisure Project.

Articles: Other Topics, National and State PublicationsMacNeil, R.D., Mobily, K.E. & Weissinger, E.M. (1985, Winter). The alumni Survey as a Tool in

Modifying and Planning Park and Recreation Curricula. In Journal of Recreation and Leisure, 5, 1, pp. 64-69.

MacNeil, R.D. & Dunn, G. (1982). The relationship of cognitive style to leisure preference: A preliminary investigation. In Parks and Recreation, 17, 11, pp. 18-22.

MacNeil, R.D. (1982). Leisure education: Theory and practice. Book review of the text. Leisure Sciences, 5, 1, pp. 73-76.

MacNeil, R.D. (1980, July-August). The relationship of cognitive style and instructional style to the learning performance of undergraduate students. The Journal of Education Research, 73, 6, pp. 354-360.

MacNeil, R.D. An assessment of direct federal assistance for local programs for leisure opportunity for the handicapped. Included in the Proceedings of the Cultural Arts for Rural Iowa (CARI IMPACT) Workshop, Fairfield, IA, December, 1976. Reprinted by the National Institute on Community Recreation for the Handicapped, Regional Institute Newsletter, No. 8-8-8-8, March 29, 1977.

MacNeil, R.D. (1977, June). Professional development: An organizational role. Iowa Parks and Recreation Journal, 7, 2.

INVITED LECTURES AND RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

InternationalMobily, K. M. & MacNeil, R. D. Diverse exercise cultures among older adults: Faulty assumptions

about age as a factor in therapeutic recreation programming for older adults. Presented at: 12th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Montreal, Quebec. May 14-17, 2008.

MacNeil, R.D. Depressive Disorders in Later Life: Therapeutic Recreation Intervention. Presented at the Canadian Congress on Therapeutic Recreation. Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 5, 2006.

MacNeil, R.D. and Ostiguy, L. Leisure and late life widowhood: Voices of experience. Poster Presentation. The Eleventh Canadian Congress on Leisure Research. Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. May 17, 2005.

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MacNeil, R.D. The third stage of an epidemiologic transition: Implications for the field of Therapeutic Recreation. Presented at: Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association Conference, Vancouver, Canada, May 12, 2005.

Delamere, F., Hopp, R., Ostiguy, L. and MacNeil, R.D. Raising the Therapeutic Recreation profile through research: Tools for the practitioner (Panel). Presented at: Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association Conference, Vancouver, Canada, May 12, 2005.

MacNeil, R.D. Leisure as perceived and experienced by late life widows. Presented at: From Ageing to Ageing Well: An International Conference, Montreal, Canada, October 4, 2004.

MacNeil, R.D. "Therapeutic Recreation: Building a Bridge to the 21st Century. Presented at The Therapeutic Recreation Lecture Series, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada, January 20, 1997.

Ostiguy, L. MacNeil, R.D. & Hopp, R. "Motivations and Barriers of Participants and Non Participants to Participation in Elderhostel Programs in the Province of Saskatchewan." Presented at the Third Global Classroom Conference on Educational Tourism, Montreal, Canada, August 7-10, 1994.

MacNeil, R.D., Ego, M. & Mobily, K.E. Gerontology and hospitality management in post-secondary curriculum. Presented at the Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, May 13-15. 1993, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Mobily, K.E., Nilson, R., Ostiguy, L. & MacNeil, R.D. Seasonal variation in physical activity of elderly adults. Presented at the Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, May 13-15, 1993, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

MacNeil, R.D. "Therapeutic recreation and holistic health: Charting a course for the 21st century." Innovations '90, Saskatchewan Recreation Society, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, September 20-21, 1990.

National Presentations: Leisure and AgingMacNeil, R.D. & Wissink-Rath, S.L. Service learning: Changes in the perspectives of undergraduate

students about older adults. Presented at the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Annual Conference, February 24, 2012, Arlington, VA.

MacNeil, R.D. Depression in Later Adulthood: Implications for Therapeutic Recreation Practice. Presented at the National Recreation and Parks Association Congress, Seattle, WA. October 10, 2006.

MacNeil, R.D. Leisure and late life widowhood. Presented at the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Annual Conference, February 27, 2004, Richmond, VA.

MacNeil, R.D., Isaacson, E. & Baseley, A. M. Using sensory stimulation with older adults with dementia. Presented at the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, April 27, 2004, St. Louis, MO.

MacNeil, R.D. “Every Seven Seconds: Some Implications of the Graying of America for the Park and Recreation Profession”. Presented at the 2002 Connecticut Park and Recreation State Conference, Uncasville, CT.: November 25, 2002.

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MacNeil, R.D. & Frascone, N. “In Their Own Words: Leisure as Experienced by Late life Widows”. Presented at the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Springfield, IL. April 15, 2002.

MacNeil, R.D. Winklehake, K. and Yoshioka, N. “Infusing the Therapeutic Recreation Curriculum with Age-Related Content: results of a National Survey”. Presented at the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, St. Louis, MO.: April 23, 2001.

MacNeil, R.D., Brown, C., Maurer, M. and St. Pierre, J. "Late life Widowhood and Leisure". To be presented at The Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Lake Geneva, WI: May 2, 2000.

MacNeil, R.D. "Grey Dawn: Can America Survive the Baby Boomers?" To be presented at The Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Lake Geneva, WI: May 2, 2000.

MacNeil, R.D. and G. Ito. “Preparing for the Coming Age Revolution: Implications for the Recreation Profession”. Presented at the National Recreation and Parks Association Congress, Kansas City, MO., October 24, 1996.

MacNeil, R.D. "The coming age revolution: Implications for the parks and recreation profession." Invited presentation, National Recreation and Parks Association Leisure and Professional Training Institute, Oklahoma City, OK. March 14, 1994.

MacNeil, R.D. "Considerations for program planning with older adults." Invited Presentation, National Recreation and Parks Association Leisure and Professional Training Institute, Oklahoma City, OK. March 14, 1994.

MacNeil, R.D. “Attitudes and Images of Aging: Implications for the Leisure Service Profession.” Presented at The Shape of Things to Come: NRPA Prepares a National Agenda on Aging. Cincinnati, OH. October 16, 1992.

MacNeil, R.D. The relationship of students' attitudes toward the aged and work preferences. Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation: Institute on Therapeutic Recreation Research, St. Louis, MO., April 23, 1990.

MacNeil, R.D. The effect of a client's age upon the employment preferences of therapeutic recreation majors. SPRE Leisure Research Symposium, San Antonio, TX. October 20, 1989.

MacNeil, R.D., Barber, E. & Winslow, R. "Attitudes toward Older Adults among Therapeutic Recreation Undergraduate Majors." Research paper presented at the Symposium Institute on Therapeutic Recreation Research at Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Springfield, IL. May 1-3, 1989.

MacNeil, R.D. & Tedrick, T. “Leisure Services and Older Adults: Setting the Research Agenda for the 21st Century.” National Recreation and Parks Association Congress. October 7, 1988, Indianapolis, IN.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. "Preparing for retirement: A leisure perspective." Workshop provided to the faculty and staff at Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT., May 12 and 13, 1988.

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MacNeil, R.D. "Long Term Care Facilities as Closed Environments" and "Programming in a Motivational Wasteland". Invited workshop presentation sponsored by the Konkani Adult Day Care Center, Honolulu, HI. January 8, 1987.

MacNeil, R.D. “The Provision of Leisure Services for the Developmentally Disabled Senior.” Workshop sponsored by the City of Miami (Florida) Department of Parks and Recreation -- Programs for the Handicapped, Orlando, FL., April 5-7, 1986.

MacNeil, R.D. “Individual Program Planning for Leisure Services for the Developmentally Disabled Senior.” Workshop sponsored by the City of Miami (Florida) Department of Parks and Recreation--Programs for the Handicapped, Miami, FL., April 20-22, 1986.

MacNeil, R.D. “Aging and the Compression of Infirmity: Implications for the Recreation Profession.” Presented at:(1)California Parks and Recreation Association Annual conference, Fresno, CA. March 6-10,

1986.(2)1985 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Lake Geneva, WI. April 19-23, 1985.

Teague, M.L. & MacNeil, R.D. “Vitality in later life.” Invited talk, Mid-America congress on Aging,

Kansas City, MO., April 3, 1985.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “Creating long-term care environments that facilitate goal achievement: The psycho-social treatment match.” Invited talk, Mid-America Congress on Aging, March 28, 1984, Des Moines, IA.

MacNeil, R.D. "Exploring the Myths and Realities of Aging in America." Presented Autumn IV: Symposium on Aging and Long Term Care, South Beloit, IL. October 21, 1983.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. "Reflections on the wellness/holistic health model and long term care." Invited Presidential Theme Lecture and Paper Mid-America Congress on Aging, Kansas City, MO., April 26-29, 1983.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. "The failure of success: What's so bad about feeling good?" Invited paper and talk presented at the National Recreation and Parks Associate Congress, Louisville, KY., October 26, 1982.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. "Recreation programming for the older adult." Three day CETA in-service training workshop, Miami, FL., January 19-21, 1981.

MacNeil, R.D. “Long Term Care Facilities as Closed Environments: Programming in a Motivational Wasteland.” Presented at:(1) National Recreation and Parks Association Congress, Phoenix, AZ., October 20-22, 1980.(2) Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Springfield, IL April 10, 1980. (3) Autumn II: Symposium on Aging and Long Term Care, South Beloit, IL,

November 19, 1980. MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. "Social psychology of aging: Implications for recreation programming."

Invited talk, presented at the Kansas Regional Conference on Therapeutic Recreation, Topeka, KS. December 11, 1980.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “Out-of-sight, out-of-mind: A three act play on nursing home care in America.” A day-long presentation conducted in conjunction with the workshop, “Alternatives

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for Elders,” Tri-County Community Mental Health Center, Kansas City, MO., September, 20, 1979.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “Retirement, employment, and lifelong learning.” A day-long presentation conducted in conjunction with the workshop, “Alternatives for Elders,” Tri-County Community Mental Health Center, Kansas City, MO., September 19, 1979.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “Aging: Real and imaginary.” Invited paper and talk presented at: (1) the 1979 Missouri-Kansas City Regional Conference on Therapeutic Recreation, January 18, 1979, Kansas City, MO; (2) the 1978 Leisure Research Symposium, Miami Beach, FL; and (3) the Missouri Therapeutic Recreation Workshop, November 18, 1977, Kirksville, MO.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “The institutional aged: The out-of-sight, out-of-mind syndrome.” Paper presented at the National Congress on Recreation and Parks, Miami Beach, FL., October 14, 1978.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “The Detroit syndrome of aging.” Talk presented: (1) National Recreation and Parks Association Research Symposium, October 15, 1978,

Miami Beach, FL.(2) Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, March 17, 1978, Rock Island, IL.

National Presentations: Therapeutic RecreationMacNeil, R.D. Beyond the Medical Model: Implications for Therapeutic Recreation in a New Health

Paradigm. Presented at the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Lake Geneva, WI. April 25, 2006.

MacNeil, R.D. "Getting Involved in the Recreation Profession: Writing, Reviewing, and Presenting Research". Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, St. Louis, MO: April 25, 1999.

MacNeil, R.D. & Ito, G.H. “A Responsibility: Educating the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for the Future”. National Therapeutic Recreation Institute, Salt Lake City, UT., October 30, 1997.

MacNeil, R.D., Ito, G., Magafas, A., and F. Billings. “Educating Therapeutic Recreation Students for the Future: Everyone’s Responsibility.” Presented at the 1997 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation. Lake Geneva, WI. April 28, 1997.

MacNeil, R.D. and G. Ito. “Outcomes Evaluation: It’s Everybody’s Job”, presented at the 1996 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation. St. Louis, MO., April 29, 1996.

MacNeil, R.D. “The Role of Leisure in Successful Aging: The Psychology of Hope”, presented at the 1995 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation. Springfield, IL. April 21, 1995.

Kirk, D., MacNeil, R.D. & Hayden, M. "Physical fitness and hospitalized anorectics." Research paper presented at the SPRE Leisure Research Symposium, Indianapolis, IN., October 8, 1988.

MacNeil, R.D. “Current trends and issues in therapeutic recreation research.” Invited talk presented to the Hawaii Therapeutic Recreation Society, Honolulu, Hawaii, January 7, 1987.

MacNeil, R.D. “Teaching nutrition and weight control to moderately and mildly mentally retarded adults.” Invited workshops sponsored by the state of Florida, Developmental Disabilities Planning council. Presented at:

* Orlando, FL: March 29-31, 1987

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* Miami, FL: May 17-19, 1987

Card, J.E., Mobily, K.E. & MacNeil, R.D. “Evaluation of practitioner input into therapeutic recreation education.” Research paper presented at the Research Section Meeting, Central District of American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, April 26-28, 1984, St. Louis, MO.

MacNeil, R.D. & Mobily, K.E. “The relationship between professional commitment and therapeutic recreation and education curriculum evaluation.” Research paper presented at the Research Symposium, Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, St. Louis, MO., April 16, 1984.

MacNeil, R.D. “Health maintenance: A new challenge for the therapeutic recreation profession.” Presented at the Leisure and Aging Institute, 1983 NRPA congress, Kansas City, MO., October 2, 1983.

MacNeil, R.D., Teague, M.L. & Mobily, K.E. “Reflections on the wellness/holistic health model and long term care.” Presented at the 1983 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Springfield, IL, April 9-12, 1983.

MacNeil, R.D. “Creating environments that facilitate goal achievement: The psychosocial treatment match.” Invited talk presented at the 1982 Missouri Park and Recreation Association Convention, Lake of the Ozarks, MO., March 25, 1982.

MacNeil, R.D. & Iso-Ahola, S.E. “Social psychological foundations of therapeutic recreation: An attributional approach.” Paper presented at the National Recreation and Parks Association Research Symposium, Las Vegas, NV. October 2, 1977.

National Presentations: Other Topics MacNeil, R.D. “Keeping the Dream Alive: Leisure in Postsecondary Education”, presented at Our Time

Famine: A Critical Look at the Culture of Work and a Re-Evaluation of “Free Time”. Iowa City, Iowa, March 9, 1996.

MacNeil, R.D., Ramos, C.I. & Folkers, E. (1993). “The relationship of time and attributes of leisure in daily experiences." Refereed Research Presentation, Leisure Research Symposium, National Recreation and Parks Association Congress, San Jose, CA. October 22, 1993.

MacNeil, R. D. Educators' Institute on Teaching and Research, Saratoga Springs, NY. March 11-15, 1988.* The Use and Abuse of Simulation Games in Post-Secondary Education.* Critiquing the Literature: Making Informed Judgments about the Body of Knowledge.

Barber, E.H. & MacNeil, R.D. “Making a public presentation: Guidelines and suggestions for inexperienced speakers.” Presented at the Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, St. Louis, MO., April 6, 1987.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “Financial alternatives in inflationary times -- foundations and corporations.” Invited talk presented at the Iowa Park and Recreation Association Spring Workshop, Des Moines, IA., April 20-22, 1982.

MacNeil, R.D., Goff, S. & Teague, M.L. “Increasing local and national support from corporations and foundations.” Presented at the 1982 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Springfield, IL. April 3-6, 1982.

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MacNeil, R.D. "The relationships of cognitive style to leisure preference: A preliminary investigation." Paper presented at the National Recreation and Parks Association Leisure Research Symposium, Minneapolis, MN. October 25, 1981.

MacNeil, R.D., & Teague, M.L. "The gong show of giving: How to tap alternative funding sources." Invited talk presented at 1980 Missouri-Kansas Regional Conference on Therapeutic Recreation, Kansas City, MO., December 12, 1980.

State and Local Presentations: Leisure and AgingMacNeil, R.D. Demography of aging: Brazil. Presented at The United Nations

International Day of the Older Person Conference. Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center, Iowa City, IA., October 1, 2012.

MacNeil, R.D. Demography of aging: Japan. Presented at The United NationsInternational Day of the Older Person Conference. Iowa City/Johnson County Senior

Center, Iowa City, IA., October 2, 2011.

MacNeil, R.D. Population Aging in India: A Demographic Overview. Presented at The United Nations International Day of the Older Person Conference. Iowa City/Johnson County Senior

Center, Iowa City, IA., September 29, 2010.

MacNeil, R.D. and Gould, D. L. The Legacy Letter Project. Presented at The Examined Life: Writing and the Art of Medicine Conference (Poster session). University of Iowa Carver College of

Medicine , Iowa City, IA., April, 29-May 1, 2009.

MacNeil, R.D. and Gould, D. L. The Legacy Letter Project. Presented at the Iowa Consortium of Aging Programs’ Rural Aging Conference (Poster session). Ames, IA., April, 3, 2009.

MacNeil, R.D. Leisure Resources, Leisure Opportunities. Presented at Oaknoll Retirement Residence, Iowa City, IA., September 11, 2008.

MacNeil, R.D. Leisure Opportunities for Seniors. Presented as part of the Noon Lecture Series, Iowa City Public Library, April 17, 2008.

MacNeil, R.D. The intersection of chronic illness, an aging population and Therapeutic Recreation: Considerations for the future. Presented at: Iowa Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference, April 1, 2005, Cedar Falls, IA.

MacNeil, R.D. and Ingram, J. G. Leisure and late life widowhood: Voices of experience. Poster Presentation. Twenty-Seventh Midwestern Conference on Health Care in the Elderly, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA., January 28, 2005.

MacNeil, R.D. “The Checker King: Implications for Aging Theory”. Presented at the University of Iowa Aging Studies Research Colloquium, November 7, 2001.

MacNeil, R.D. "Bob Dylan and the Baby Boomers: Implications for Leisure Services". Presented at The University of Iowa Aging Studies Research Colloquium, November 30, 1999.

MacNeil, R.D. “Vitality and Aging.” Presented at the University of Iowa. Geriatric Summer Workshop:(1) May 30, 1995

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(2) June 10, 1994(3) June 7, 1993

Mobily, K.E., Nilson, R., Ostiguy, L. & MacNeil, R.D. “Seasonal Variation in physical activity of elderly adults.” Presented at the Third Annual Geriatric Research Conference, The University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA., September 10, 1992.

MacNeil, R.D. “Rectangularization of the Survival Curve.” Iowa Geriatric Education Fellowship Program, October 30, 1989 and September 10, 1990.

MacNeil, R.D. “The role of Therapeutic Recreation in Restorative Care.” The University of Iowa, Department of Nursing, November 15, 1989.

MacNeil, R.D. “Vitality and Aging.” Iowa Geriatric Summer Workshop, June 2, 1989.

MacNeil, R.D. “Wellness in Later Life.” Iowa Geriatric Education Fellowship Program, May 23, 1989.

MacNeil, R.D. “Aging into the 21st Century.” Iowa Parks and Recreation Association Workshop, June 5, 1989.

MacNeil, R.D. “Psychological and Emotional Aspects of the Normal Aging Process vs. a CVA.” Mercy Hospital, Davenport, IA: April 14, 1989.

MacNeil, R.D. “Leisure Programming for the Disoriented Older Adult.” Workshop provided at the Iowa Health Care Association annual convention. Des Moines, IA., September 20, 1988.

MacNeil, R.D. “Old is Only a State of Mind.” In-service training session provided at Oaknoll Retirement Residence, June 16, 1988, Iowa City, IA.

MacNeil, R.D. “The Relationship of Leisure Satisfaction to Life Satisfaction in Older Adults. Talk presented February 22, 1988 to the Iowa Geriatric Education Center Fellowship, Iowa City, IA.

MacNeil, R.D. “Isolation, Constipation and Other Fables.” Presented at the Midwestern Conference on Health Care in the Elderly X. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA, October 31, 1986.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “Health Promotion and the Elderly.” Presented at North Iowa Area Community College, Mason City, IA, November 6, 1986.

MacNeil, R.D. “Long Term Care Facilities as Closed Environments: Programming in a Motivational Wasteland.” Presented at:(1) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, February 6, 1986.(2) North Iowa area Community College, Mason City, IA, September 15, 1984.(3) Scott County Community College, Davenport, IA, July 14, 1983.(4) Hawkeye Institute of Technology, Waterloo, IA, January 12, 1983.(5) Iowa Health Care Association Annual Convention, September 21, 1982, Des Moines, IA.(6) Iowa Valley Community College, Marshalltown, IA, June 17, 1982.(7) 1030 Management Company, Cedar Rapids, IA, April 14, 1982.(8) Motivational Dynamics Workshop, University Hospital School, Iowa City,

IA, June 9, 1981, October 20, 1980.

MacNeil, R.D. “Exploring the Myths and Realities of Aging in America.” Presented at:

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(1) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, February 27, 1990.(2) Home Care Plus, Des Moines, IA, February 25, 1987.(3) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, February 18, 1987.(4) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, November 13, 1985.(5) Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA, November 7, 1984.(6) Iowa Valley Community College, Marshalltown, IA, January 25, 1984.(7) Cedar Rapids Care Facility, Cedar Rapids, IA, August 17, 1983.(8) Iowa Health Care Association Conference, Des Moines, IA, March 10, 1983

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “Aging into the twenty-first century.” Invited talk presented at the Iowa Park and Recreation Association’s Fall Workshop, October 1-3, 1981, Okoboji, IA.

MacNeil, R.D. and Teague, M.L. “Vitality and Aging: Health Promotion for Older Populations.” Iowa Park and Recreation Association Fall Workshop, September 17, 1985.

MacNeil, R.D. “Sociogenic Aging: Fact and Fiction.” Presented at the Iowa County Care Facility, Williamsburg, IA, September 11, 1984.

MacNeil, R.D. “Biological Aging: Fact and Fiction.” Presented at the Iowa County Care Facility, Williamsburg, IA, September 11, 1984.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “Fulfilling our biological potential.” Invited talk presented at the Iowa Health Care Association Convention, Des Moines, IA, September 20, 1983.

MacNeil, R.D. “Recreation and long term care: A deficit planning approach.” Invited talk presented at Nopeming Nursing Home, Nopeming, MN, December 28, 1981.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “Alternative distributions of time, work, and leisure.” Invited talk presented at the 1981 Missouri Park and Recreation Convention, March 26, 1981, Osage Beach, MO.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “Nursing homes: Management of a soiled identity.” Invited talk presented at the 1979 Missouri Park and Recreation Convention, March 19, 1979, Osage Beach, MO.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. "The aging process: Implications for therapeutic recreation service." Paper presented at the Iowa Parks and Recreation Fall Workshop, September 29, 1978, Ames, IA.

State and Local Presentations: Therapeutic RecreationMacNeil, R.D., Depressive Disorders in Later Life: Implications for Therapeutic Recreation Services.

Iowa Therapeutic Recreation Association, Cedar Falls, IA., April 4, 2008.MacNeil, R.D. and Mitchell, J. "Worshipping the Gods of Thinness: Therapeutic Recreation and

Individuals with Eating Disorders". To be presented at The Iowa Therapeutic Recreation Association's Annual Conference, Ankeny, IA: March 8, 2000.

MacNeil, R.D. “Getting Involved in the Recreation Profession – Writing, Reviewing and Presenting”. Iowa Therapeutic Recreation Association, Ankeny, IA., March 4, 1998.

MacNeil, R.D. “The Role of Leisure in Successful Aging: The Psychology of Hope.” Presented at the Iowa Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Workshop, Ankeny, IA., March 5, 1997.

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MacNeil, R.D. “Getting Involved in the Recreation Profession: Writing, Reviewing and Presenting.” Presented at the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association Annual Conference, Lake Geneva, WI. November 13, 1996.

Anderson, S. & MacNeil, R.D. “Field of dreams: Our profession.” Presentation at Iowa Parks and Recreation Association Spring Conference, Bettendorf, IA., March 28, 1994.

MacNeil, R.D. “Rite-on! A recreation program model for nursing home setting.” Invited talk presented to the Northeast District of Activity Coordinators, Independence, IA, February 8, 1983.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “The role of therapeutic recreation service in the long term care facility: An introduction.” Staff training workshop presented at the St. Louis Developmental Disabilities Training Center, September 24-25, 1981, St. Louis, MO.

MacNeil, R.D. & Teague, M.L. “The test of people.” Talk presented at the Missouri State Therapeutic Recreation Convention, March 30, 1978, Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

MacNeil, R.D. “The role of therapeutic recreation in the rehabilitation of the handicapped individual.” Talk presented at the Seminar about Requirements 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, November 28, 1977, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, IA.

MacNeil, R.D. & Maddy, B. “Creative playgrounds for exceptional children.” Talk presented at the

Iowa Alliance of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Annual Convention, October 27, 1977, Davenport, IA.

State and Local Interviews and Panel DiscussionMacNeil, R.D. (Invited Panelist). Take Back Your Time. “Talk of Iowa” on Iowa Public Radio, October

29, 2004.

MacNeil, R.D. (Invited Panelist). How Marketers Are Targeting Our Children. Community Public Forum, Iowa City, IA. October 26, 2004.

MacNeil, R.D. (Invited Panelist). Work and Leisure: Are We Getting Enough? “The Exchange” on New Hampshire Public Radio, October 8, 2004.

SERVICEDepartment

A. Program in Leisure Studies Program Advisory Committee (member) Steve Goff Scholarship Committee (Chair)

B. Aging Studies Program Program Advisory Committee Iowa Consortium of Aging Programs

C. The University of Iowa center on Aging Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship Committee (Member) 2006-present

C. Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies Associate Chair, 1997-98 Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies 1993-1997

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Graduate Committee (Member) 1997-present Faculty Assembly (Alternate) 1999-2000

D. Department of Leisure Studies (1975-1993) Department Executive Officer 1982-1986 Chairperson and Coordinator of Graduate Studies, August, 1982-1985 Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies, August 1979- July 1982; August 1988-July

1989

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Member, CLAS Scholarship Committee, 2010-2011. Coordinator, Aging Studies Program, 2002—2009. Faculty Assembly (alternate), 2003-2006. Affiliate Faculty, Aging Studies Program, 1994-present. Member, College Appeals Committee, 1994-1996. Chair, Historical Perspectives Coordinating Committee, 1991-92. Member, Recreational Service Committee, 1990-93. Member, Liberal Arts Faculty Assembly, 1989-90. Member, Faculty Advisory Committee: Aging Studies Program, 1989-1992. Member, Division of Physical Education Merger Committee, 1986. Member of Advisory Panel - Academic Career Clusters Projects, University of Iowa,

Iowa City, IA, 1980-82.

University Member, University Judicial Commission, (2008-2011) Member, Recreational Services Committee, (2008-2011) Member, Advisory Committee, Joe L. Parkin Memorial Lecture on Aging (2007) Member, Program Committee, ICAP Rural Aging Conference, (2007) Member, Funded Retirement and Insurance Committee (FRIC), 2002--2005 Member, University Judicial Review Commission, 2002-2005 Chair, Council on Teaching, 1997-1998 Member, Council on Teaching, 1995-1998 Member, Board in Control of Athletics, 1989-1990

Community Member, The United Nations’ International Day of the Older Person Planning Committee (2010,

2011, 2012))

Member, Self-Assessment Steering Committee, Johnson County/Iowa City Senior Center, (2009-2011)

Invited Member, Johnson County Consortium on Successful Aging, (2006-2010)

ProfessionEditorships: National Publications MacNeil, R.D., Member of the Editorial Review Board for the American Journal of Recreation

Therapy, (2006-2012)

MacNeil, R.D., Editorial Review Board for the American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 2002-2005.

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MacNeil, R.D. Co-Editor of the Therapeutic Recreation Journal, selected to serve a second three year term in this capacity (1992-1995).

MacNeil, R.D. Selected Co-Editor of the Therapeutic Recreation Journal, (3 year term, 1989-1992).

MacNeil, R.D. External Consultant, “Gerontological Therapeutic Recreation Specialization” -- Grant funded by the Administration on Aging and provided to Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Indiana University, 1989-1990.

MacNeil, R.D. (1986). Guest Editor. Special theme issue entitled “Unique and Innovative Programs in Therapeutic Recreation.” Therapeutic Recreation Journal, Vol. XXI, No. 2, 1987.

MacNeil, R.D. Manuscript reviewer for Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, appointed October 22, 1985. (3 year term).

MacNeil, R.D. Senior Associate Editor, Therapeutic Recreation Journal. Appointed for 3 year term, (1986-1989).

MacNeil, R.D. Associate Editor, Therapeutic Recreation Journal, Vol. XIV, No. 2, Second Quarter, 1980.

Chairmanships: National Research Symposiums MacNeil, R.D. Chair, 2009 Leisure Research Symposium: Leisure and Aging (thematic area).

National Recreation and Parks Association National Congress, Salt Lake City, UT., October 13-16, 2009.

MacNeil, R.D. Session Moderator: Older Adults and Leisure. 12th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, May 14, 2008.

MacNeil, R.D. Chairperson, 1994 National Therapeutic Recreation Society Institute Committee, National Therapeutic Recreation Society.

MacNeil, R.D. Chairperson, Leisure and Aging Sections’ Research Committee (term October 1994 - October 1996).

MacNeil, R.D. Chairperson - Society of Park and Recreation Educator’s Research Committee. (Term 1987-88).

MacNeil, R.D. Chair, 1986 SPRE Leisure Research Symposium, Anaheim, CA, October 16-20, 1986.

MacNeil, R.D. Symposium Coordinator: Applied Leisure Research, 1985, SPRE Symposium on Leisure Research, Dallas, TX, October 25-29, 1984.

MacNeil, R.D. Symposium Coordinator: Applied Leisure Research, 1984, NRPA Symposium on Leisure Research, Orlando, FL., October 21-23, 1984.

Manuscript Reviewer (number of manuscripts reviewed since 2000) American Journal of Therapeutic Recreation (reviewed three manuscripts in 2011)Therapeutic Recreation Journal (reviewed one manuscript in 2005)American Journal of Therapeutic Recreation (reviewed three manuscripts in 2005)World Leisure Journal (reviewed one manuscript in 2004)Educational Gerontology (reviewed one manuscript in 2004)

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Therapeutic Recreation Journal (reviewed two manuscripts in 2001).Leisure in Society (reviewed one manuscript in 2000).

National Grant Reviews MacNeil, R.D. Review of Discretionary Grant Applications for Rehabilitation

Services Administration United States Department of Education. Reviewed for Competitions:

June, 1999November, 1997May, 1996April, 1995February, 1992April, 1991January, 1989

Coordinator of National Institutes/Workshops Elected to Board of Directors of the Leisure and Aging Section of the National Recreation and

Park Association. (Term: October 1993-October, 1986). Co-Coordinator of Research Symposium at the 1984 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic

Recreation, St. Louis, MO, April 15, 1984. Co-Coordinator, NTRS Leisure and Aging Institute, 1983 NRPA Congress, Kansas City, MO,

October 2, 1983. Coordinator, NRPA/SPRE Leisure Research Symposium Session on “Therapeutic Services and

Counseling for Special Populations.” NRPA Congress, Louisville, KY, October 24-26, 1982. Institute Coordinator - “Recreation and the Elderly,” 1980 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic

Recreation, Rock Island, IL. Workshop Coordinator - “Programming for the Institutionalized Adult,” 1979 Midwest

Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, Rock Island, IL. Workshop Coordinator - “Therapeutic Recreation Programming.” 1978 Midwest Symposium on

Therapeutic Recreation, Rock Island, IL.

Member: National Professional Committees/Review Teams Member, AARP’s Livable Community Initiative, 2006-2007 Member, National Recreation and Park Association Board of Trustees Committee on

Aging, 1981-1982 (term). Steering Committee Member, 1982 Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation,

April 3-6, 1982, Springfield, IL. Field Reader for Discretionary Grant and Contract Program, The Office of Special Education -

U.S. Department of Education, 1982-present). Invited Faculty Member at the Midwest Management Seminar on Therapeutic Recreation, August

2-6, 1981, Columbia, MO. Executive Board Member, Midwest Symposium on Therapeutic Recreation, April 3-6,

1982, Springfield, IL. Invited Panel Member to the “1980 National Therapeutic Recreation Forum on Critical

Issues,” October 3, 1980, Columbia, MO. Program Consultant, STAR (e.g., Staff Training for Adapted Recreation) Project, Miami

Department of Leisure Services, Programs for the Handicapped, Miami, FL.

State and Regional Professional Activities MacNeil, R.D. Chairperson, Publications Committee, Iowa Parks and Recreation Association,

1984-85 (term).

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MacNeil, R.D. Member, 1985 Spring Conference Planning Committee, Iowa Parks and Recreation Association, 1984-85.

Co-Coordinator, IPRA Educator-Practitioner Roundtable, 1983 IPRA Fall Conference, Ames, IA, September 15, 1983.

Evaluation Committee Member. USOE - Division of Special Projects. Special Theatre Arts Grant, City of Iowa City, IA, 1983 (term).

Member, West Liberty, Iowa Park Board, 1982-1986, (term). Member, Board of Directors, Mark IV Community Center, Iowa City, IA, 1976-78. Chairperson, “Special Games Committee,” Johnson County Retarded Citizens Association, Iowa

City, IA. Recreation consultant, Iowa Medical Security Facility, Oakdale, IA. (1977-1981) Track and Field Meet Director, Massachusetts Special Olympics, Palmer, MA.

External Curriculum Reviewer University of Southern Connecticut, April, 1999. (Reviewed Department of Recreation and

Leisure Studies)

University of North Carolina-Greensboro, June, 1992. (Reviewed Graduate Program, Department of Leisure Studies).

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, December, 1987. (Reviewed the department of Recreation and Leisure).

External Evaluation Consultant “Gerontology Education through Linking Into Networked Knowledge Systems”. Project funded

by the Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education. Project Director: Barbara A. Hawkins, Director, Center on Aging and the Aged, Indiana University. (Term 2001-2004).

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