Beth Robinson
College of Arts and Sciences
Phone: 260.422.5561, ext. 2328
Cell Phone: 260.615.4621
Email: barobinson@indianatech.edu
Office: Keene 242
Bio
Professor Robinson has years of experience working with a wide variety of clientele. She worked at a nonprofit in Washington, D.C., helping in a free medical clinic that served the homeless. She was a child abuse investigator for the state of Missouri. She has supervised a group home for individuals with intellectual and psychological disabilities. And she has worked in a day treatment center for adults with developmental disabilities. Professor Robinson is a member of the American Therapeutic Recreation Association and the Recreation Therapists of Indiana, and was a former member of its board. She has had her Certification in Recreation Therapy (CTRS) for 20 years.
My Office Hours
MWF: 7:45-9 am, 11 am-1 pm, and 2 pm-2:15 pm
TR: 7:45-9:30 am and 12:15-2:15 pm
Classes I Teach
- RT 1200 Foundations of Recreation Therapy
- RT 2100 Disabling Conditions and Recreation Therapy’s Impact
- RT 2600 Recreation Therapy Practicum
- RT 3000 Client Assessment and Evaluation
- RT 3400 Processes and Techniques
- RT 3700 Administration and Management in Recreation Therapy
- RT 4200 Advancement of the Recreation Therapy Profession
- RT 4950 Recreation Therapy Internship
- REC 1200 Introduction to Recreation Services
- REC 2000 Recreation Programming
- REC 2500 Community and Outdoor Recreation
- REC 2600 Recreation Practicum
- REC 4200 Legal Issues in Recreation and Sports
- SS 2800 Introduction to Sociology
My Academic Advising Roles
Bachelors of Science in Recreation Therapy
Bachelors of Science in Fitness and Recreation
Educational Background
- M.A., Recreation Therapy, University of Nebraska at Omaha
- B.S., Government, Northwest Missouri State University
Professional Experience
- Recreation Therapist for a day treatment center for adults with mental illness in Brainerd, Minnesota.
- Intern at a day camp for children with genetic disorders in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Supervisor for a group home for adults with developmental disabilities in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Weekday Associate for a group home for adults with developmental disabilities in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Psych Tech at a mental health hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Child Abuse Investigator in Kansas City, Missouri.
Publications/Presentations
- Presented numerous times at Midwest Symposiums on Recreation Therapy and Adapted Physical Activity.
- Presented several times at Recreation Therapists of Indiana (RTI) conferences.
Additional Information
I am married to my very funny husband and we have 5 wonderful children. We also have 2 dogs, 4 cats, and a hamster. As you might imagine, it’s wonderful to get away from all of this craziness and come to work!
I love animals, the outdoors, traveling, reading, music and art! Visiting all of the National Parks is a goal of mine.
I am a CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist) and I am a member of ATRA. I have included some links below of professional organizations you might want to check out regarding the field of Recreation Therapy.