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    Mary Ann Devine

    Dr. Mary Ann Devine

    Academic Affairs
    Full Professor
    Campus:
    Kent
    Contact Information
    Email:
    mdevine@kent.edu
    Phone:
    330-672-0214

    Biography

    Dr. Mary Ann Devine is a professor at Kent State University in the Cultural Foundations and Recreation, Park and Tourism Management programs. She directs the Disability Studies and Community Inclusion minor/graduate Certificate. Her research interests are in the area of inclusion of individuals with disabilities in leisure and physical activity contexts as they relate to healthy active living for individuals with disabilities. She has conducted numerous studies examining aspects of the inclusion process such as social acceptance, social construction of disability, attitudinal barriers and best practices. Findings from Devine’s research have been used in more than 20 countries to increase the inclusion of people with disabilities in community life. Dr. Devine was inducted as a Fellow in the Academy of Leisure Sciences in 2021 and, in 2008, was the recipient of the Gonzaga Da Gama researcher of the year award by the National Institute on Recreation Inclusion/National Recreation and Park Association. The American Association for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities selected Devine as a research delegate for their International Research and Exchange program in 2017. Her most recent  research projects include using photovoice to examine the barriers and facilitators to health promoting physical activity for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

    Education

    Ph.D., Recreation & Leisure Studies, University of Georgia
    M.S., Human Service Administration, Nova University
    B.S., Recreation and Parks/ Therapeutic Recreation, University of Colorado,

    Research Methods

    Mixed methods, Qualitative, Focus groups, 1:1 Interviews, Observations, Survey, Quasi-experimental design, Single subject design

    Awards/Achievements

    • 2010 Faculty Professional Development Center & Office of Experiential Education & Civic Engagement, Recognition of Leadership in Promoting Service Learning
    • 2010 Women's Center, Honoree, Kent State University (excellence in student/colleague mentoring)
    • 2009 The Gonzaga Da Gama Award (excellence & dedication in promoting inclusion), National Institute on Recreation Inclusion/National Recreation & Parks Association
    • 2009 Student Accessibility Services, Faculty Excellence Award in Teaching and Mentoring
    • 2008 National Institute on Recreation Inclusion, Researcher of the Year Award

    Documents

    PDF icon Devine VITAE.doc
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