Education
BS in Recreation, Indiana University
MS in Leisure Services and Studies, Florida State University
PhD in Higher Education Administration
Scholarly Contributions
Featured Publications
Therapeutic Recreation Majors. Therapeutic Recreation Journal/Sagamore, 54(3), 243-258,
doi:https://js.sagamorepub.com/trj/article/view/9510/7087
Beck, T.M. (2018). Principle 1: Beneficence. In W.M. Pollock & N.D. Montgomery (Eds.), ATRA
Guidelines for the Ethical Practice of Recreational Therapy (pp.11-14). Urbana, IL: Sagamore
Venture.
Beck, T. M. (2017). Therapeutic recreation or recreational therapy: A definition for the
profession. In N. J. Stumbo & S. Pegg (Eds.) Professional issues in therapeutic Recreation: On competence and outcomes (3rd ed.) (pp. 45-55). Urbana, IL: Sagamore Venture.
Leadership & Professional Service
Member of Exam Management Committee for NCTRC (2000-2002)
Chair, Exam Management Committee for NCTRC (2002-2006)
Member, Steering Committee for National Job Analysis - NCTRC (2006-2007)
Member, Board of Directors for NCTRC (2009-2011)
Chair, Board of Director for NCTRC (2011-2012)
Member, Board of Directors for Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE)/Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (2012-2015)
Vice Chair of Board for CAAHEP/CARTE (2015-2017)
Chair of Board for CAAHEP/CARTE (2017-2019)
Member Future Scholar Committee - NART (2016-2023)
Tri Chair, ATRA TR Definition Task Force (2013-2014)
Professional Awards & Recognition
ATRA 2024 Distinguished Fellow Award
Grand Valley State University Outstanding Educator Award (GVSU Alumni Association) 2008