Dr. Rachelle Toupence, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Email: rachelle.toupence@mnsu.edu
Phone: 507-389-2364
Credentials
- Ph.D. Leadership Education, Department of Agricultural Education, Texas A&M University
- B.S. Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University
Advisor
- Leisure Planning and Management Emphasis Area
- Resource Management Emphasis Area
- RPLS "Rec" Club
Primary Courses Taught
- Introduction to Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
- Management of Park and Recreation Facilities
- Legal Processes in Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services
- Planning of Outdoor Programs
- Wildlife as a Recreation Resource
Workshop Topics
- Effective meetings and parliamentary procedure
- Staff and volunteer preparation and training
- Processing/debriefing recreation experiences
- Team building through group initiatives
- Enhancing creativity personally and professionally
Research Interests
- Student internship and practicum experiences
- Recreation and family bonding
- Leadership development
Personal Interests
- Camping and hiking
- European style board games
- Family travel
- Guitar
- Scrap booking
- Reading
- Playing
