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Research and Scholarly Activities

Current Research Funding

Project Title: "Supportive Groups Reducing Depression in Caregivers of Elderly Dementia Patients."
Role: Principal Investigator
Funder: Interthyr Research Foundation, Inc.
Total Cost: $14,000
Effective Dates: February 2002 - January 2003

Project Title: "A Multidisciplinary Intervention Project for the Diabetic Elderly Population in Appalachia: Preparing Profesionals in Health and Human Services"
Role: Facilitator
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Total Cost: $149,000
Effective Dates: July, 2002 - June, 2005

Publications

Moscatelli, E. & VandDerveer, B. (2002, in progress). Can supportive groups reduce depression in caregivers of dementia patients? A preliminary study.

Mittelstaedt, R., Sanker, L. & VanDerveer, B.(1999, December).Impact of a week-long experiential education program on environmental attitude and awareness.The Journal of Experiential Education, 22(3), 138-148.

VanDerveer, B., & McGrew, S.(1995, Fall).An Arthritis Aquatic Program for Rural Older Adults. Brazilian International Journal of Adapted Physical EducationResearch, 2(1), 71-93.

VanDerveer, B.(1995-’96).Book review (Teaching to Transgress). The Journal of Staff, Program, & Organization Development, 13(3), 215-217.

VanDerveer, B.(1992). Getting it together.National Aquatics Journal, 8(3), 4-5.

VanDerveer, B.(1992). Aqua-aerobics: A special kind of experience. Future Focus, 13(3), 31-33.

VanDerveer, B. (1991). Whitewater rafting course at Ohio University: A high level energy experience.Future Focus, 12(2), 10.

VanDerveer, B.(1993). Activities and games for the disabled. NRPA Aquatic News,), 10-11.

Paper Presentations & Poster Presentations

VanDerveer, B. (2002, April). TravelED Programs for the Rural Elderly: A cooperative Partnership Between Higher Education and Communities. Research Application to Program and Policy at the Joint Conference of the The American Society on Aging & National Council on Aging. Denver, CO

VanDerveer, B. (2002, February). Older Adults and Water Exercise. Geniatric Medicine/Gerontology Seminars Presentation, O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Athens, OH

VanDerveer, B. (2001, March). End-Of-Life-Decisions and Dementia Care: Special Issues for Caregivers. Roundtable Presentation at the Joint Conference of The American Society on Aging & National Council on the Aging. New Orleans, LA.

VanDerveer, B.(1999, December).Arthritis Support Group Program Benefits for Rural Older Adults. Presenting at the International Conference on Aging, Promoting Independence and Quality of Life for Older Persons.Washington, D.C.

VanDerveer, B.(1998). Outcomes of an Arthritis Aquatic Program and an Arthritis Support Group Program for Rural Older Adults. Presenting at the American Society onAging, Orlando, Florida.

VanDerveer, B.(1998). Aging, Water Exercise and Health. Presenting at the Midwest District of the American Alliance for Halth, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance.

VanDerveer, B.(1996). An arthritis aquatic program for rural elderly. Presenting at the 1996 Conference of the Ohio Network of Educational Consultants in the Field of Aging, Worthington, OH.

VanDerveer, B.(1995, October). A Warm-Water Exercise Program For Rural Elderly With Arthritis. Presenting at the 1995 International Conference on Aging and PhysicalActivity, Colorado Springs, CO.

VanDerveer, B.(1992, October). Management behaviors of women directors in leisure service agencies in the U.S.Paper presented at the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)/ Symposium on Leisure Research, Cincinnati, OH.

VanDerveer, B.(1997, March). Wake-Up Water Exercise Pool Session. Presented at the National American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD) Convention, St. Louis, MO.

VanDerveer, B.(1997, February). Pooling Our Resources:Water Programs for Persons 60 Years and Older. Presented at the Midwest American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD) Convention, Milwaukee, WI.

VanDerveer, B.(1996, January). Adapted Aquatics for Disabled Older Adults. Presented at the Midwest American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (AAHPERD) Convention, Dearborn, MI.

Book Reviews

VanDerveer, B.(1996, August). Parks & Recreational Administration, Ibrahim & Cordes. Brown & Benchmark.

Proceedings

Cram, M. & VanDerveer, B.(Ed.) (1996). Proceedings from the 1995 NRPA Regional and National Intergenerational Institutes.National Recreation and Park Association. Arlington, VA: National Recreation and Park Association (pp. 1-153).

VanDerveer, B.(Ed.) (1994). Proceedings of the 1993 Leisure and Aging Institute. National Recreation and Park Association/ Ohio University. Arlington, VA: National Recreation and Park Association (pp. 1-76). Authors: Scharlach, A., Kelley, J., Silverstein, D., Adams, J., Overstreet, B., Schmoll, S., Hansen, J., & Ambrosius, G.

Service

University Service

Faculty Senate; Faculty Senate, P&T Sub-Committee.
University International Council
Coordinating Council for the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign
Language Grant
Ohio University Partners Program

College of Health & Human Services

Chair, College Curriculum Committee
Chair, Gerontology Advisory Committee
Chair, College Review Committee
Member, Institute for Health & Human Services Advisory Committee
Participant, College Research Showcase

School of Recreation & Sport Sciences

Assessment Committee, Chair
Promotion & Tenure Committee, Chair & Member
Faculty Representative to Library
Search Committees, Chair & Member

Community Service

Senior Olympics
Arthritis Aquatic Program
TravelED for Seniors
Athens Friends of International Students

Other Professional Activities

VanDerveer, B.(1990-present). Participant in Chautauqua Institution's Educational, Religious and Recreational Programs, Chautauqua, NY.

National Intramural Recreational Sports Associationa (NIRSA). National Conference & Recreational Sports Exposition, San Antonio, TX (2002).

The National Council on the Aging, Inc. (NCOA), Outcomes Measurement Workshop. (1998).

VanDerveer, B. (1998). Panelist at the National Council of Aging (NCOA), Health Promotion Institute, Aging and Physical Activities, at the National Conference, Washington, D.C.

VanDerveer, B., & Gavron, S.(1998). Co-Instructed the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), Older Adult Aquatic Certification, at the National Convention, Reno, NV.

National Recreation and Park Association, Accreditation Visitor Training Workshop. (1996).

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)/ Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE) Teaching Institute. (1996).

Interdisciplinry Gerontological Education: Meeting the Needs and Planning the Future, Participant.(1996).

VanDerveer, B. (1996, 1994, 1993, October). Coordinated the National Recreationand Park Association (NRPA), Leisure and Aging Institutes at Congress, Kansas City, MO, Minneapolis, MN, San Jose, CA.

VanDerveer, B., & Noel, S. (1995, January). Co-Coordinated for The Ohio State University Synchronized Swimming Exhibition, Sponsored by Ohio University, School of Recreation and Sport Sciences, Athens, OH.

VanDerveer, B.(1994, February). Coordinated the Undergraduate International Education Retreat for Faculty and Staff at Ohio University, College of Health and Human Services, Athens, OH.

Ohio University, Computer Workshops. (1991-present).

Education

-Ph.D. in Recreation Administration, Government minor; Texas Woman's University, 1989.
-M.S. in Adapted Physical Education, Exercise Science related area; University of Idaho, 1980.
-B.S. in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation concentration; Indiana University, 1976.

Professional Experience

Ohio University; Athens, OH
Coordinator, Gerontology Certificate Programs, Graduate and
     Undergraduate, 1997-Present.
Coordinator, Recreation Studies Program, Graduate and Undergraduate,
     1999-2000.
Chair, Accreditation, 1996-1999.
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)/American Association for
     Leisure and Recreation (AALR).
Associate Professor, School of Recreation and Sport Sciences,1995-Present.
Assistant Professor, School of Recreation and Sport Sciences, 1990-1995.

Active Professional Memberships

American Society on Aging (ASA)
National Council on the Aging (NCOA)
National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) /Leisure and Aging Section (LAS) + Society of Park and Recreation Educators (SPRE)
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD)

Honors / Awards

VanDerveer, B. (2000). International Honor Roll of Aquatic Educators, Academic Aquatics On-Line Refereed Journal.

Nominated for "Outstanding Teaching Award" for the College of Health and Human Services (1999-2000).

National Recreation and Park Association/Leisure and Aging Section, Member of the Year Award. (1995, October).

National Recreation and Park Association/Leisure and Aging Section, Presidential Award. (1993, October).

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