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Nancy Nisbett
Nancy Nisbett, Ed.D.
Associate Professor

Community Recreation and Youth Services
Department of Recreation Administration
5310 N Campus Drive
M/S PH 103
Fresno, CA
93740-8019
Phone: (559) 278-7886
Email: nancyni@csufresno.edu
Office: PHS 125

Dr. Nancy Nisbett

Educational Background

Ed.D. University of California, Davis/ California State University, Fresno, Educational Leadership

M.A. Central Michigan University, Recreation for the Handicapped (Therapeutic Recreation)

B.A Michigan State University, Communications

Position

Chair, Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Community Recreation and Youth Services Emphasis and the Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis, Coordinator for the Serving Youth-At-Risk Certificate Program.

Teaches

Serving At-Risk Youth; Community Placements in Leisure Settings; Community and Non-Profit Recreation Services; Professional Placement, Internship in Recreation Parks and Tourism; Diversity and Inclusive Recreation.

Research interests

Benefits of Recreation for Youth; Recreation Interventions for Incarcerated Youth and Youth At-risk; Inclusive Recreation; Professional Ethics; Curriculum and Pedagogy.

Interests and hobbies

Traveling, theater, hiking, college sports and other outdoor pursuits.