Dr. Joy Joyner, Re.D.
Professor
Email: joy.joyner@mnsu.edu
Phone: 507-389-3201
Credentials
- Re.D. Recreation and Park Administration, Indiana University
- M.S. Recreation and Park Management, University of Oregon
- B.S. Recreation Leadership, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Certified Leisure Professional (CLP)
Advisor
- Leisure Planning and Management Emphasis Area
- Undecided Majors
- RPLS "Rec" Club
- Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association Student Section
Primary Courses Taught
- Introduction to Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
- Recreation Leadership
- Program Planning for Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
- Survey Design
Workshop Topics
- Creative Thinking for New Program Ideas
- Creating the Social Play Experience
- Cooperative Games and Leadership Techniques
- Using Task Initiatives To Build Cooperation and Problem Solving Skills
- Creating Theme Events for School Age Child Care Settings
Publications
- The Treasure of Social Play: Creating Play Experiences That Make a Difference (1998)
- Playground Games for 1st and 2nd Graders
Personal Interests
- Hiking
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Jogging
- Craft
- Travel
- Australia
- Reading
Favorite Quote:
"It's not whether you win or lose – it's how you play the game."
– Calvin & Hobbes
