Rate My Professor Mary Wells

Wells' scholarly contributions center on enhancing professional competencies and programming effectiveness in parks, recreation, leisure, and sport. Key publications include 'Writing Well as an Essential Skill for Professionals in Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Sport' (SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 2012), which outlines strategies for developing writing proficiency critical for grant proposals, reports, and professional communications; 'Grubs and Grasshoppers: Challenge-Based Recreation Programming' (Leisure Sciences, 2004); and works on increasing physical activity and enjoyment through goal-setting at summer camps, as well as factors related to sense of community in youth sport parents. Her research has garnered 286 citations on ResearchGate. As Undergraduate Director, she coordinates academic advising and emphasis areas such as Commercial, Community Recreation and Sport Management, contributing to student preparation for careers in parks, recreation, and sustainable tourism planning.