Faculty and Staff Profiles

STAN WALLS
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Email: snwalls@memphis.edu
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Office Hours: MW: 10-11AM & 1-3PM; TR 9:30-11:30AM
Profile

Dr. Walls began teaching at The University of Memphis in the fall of 1977 with a Master of Science in Education degree.  After serving as an instructor for three years, he was appointed Direction of Campus Recreation in 1980.  After completing his Doctorate in Education degree in 1991, Dr. Walls was promoted to Assistant Professor and subsequently returned to academia. Dr. Walls served the Department of Health and Sport Sciences as unit coordinator for Sport and Leisure Management and is currently serving the School of Health Studies as Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies and Coordinator of student Internships.


Additional Information

School of Health Studies

Dr. Walls currently teaches SLS 3305 (Recreation Program Development), SLS 3905 (Leisure services for people with disabilities), SLS 4105 (Leisure Leadership) and PETE and EXSS 4605 (Internship in PETE and EXSS), SLS 4590 (Christianity: the Culture of Sport & Recreation), and ESMS 4911 (Preparing to Work with People with Disabilities).


Education
  • B.S.Ed. Recreation & Park Administration - Memphis State University - 1973
  • M.S.Ed. Health, Physical Education, & Recreation - Memphis State University - 1976
  • Ed. D. Counseling & Personnel Services - Memphis State University - 1991

Work Experience
  • Director of Recreation, Recreation Ministry - Whitehaven Presbyterian Church - 1973-1977
  • Instructor, HPER - The University of Memphis - 1977-1992
  • Division Head, Recreation & Park Admin. - The University of Memphis - 1983-1986
  • Director of Campus Recreation, Campus Recreation - The University of Memphis - 1983-1987
  • Assistant Professor, HMSE - The University of Memphis - 1992-2014
  • Director Undergraduate Studies, HPER - The University of Memphis - 1992-1993
  • Curriculum Coordinator Internship Coordinator Undergraduate Coordinator , HPER, HMSE, HSS - The University of Memphis - 1994-1999 1995-2013 2001-2014
  • Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies, School of Health Studies - The University of Memphis - 2005-2017
  • Coordinator of Student Internships, School of Health Studies - The University of Memphis - 2005-2017
Honors/Awards
  • Army Commendation Metal - U.S. Army, Republic of Vietnam - 1968
  • Army Good Conduct Metal - U.S. Army, Hawaii - 1969
  • Outstanding Senior in Recreation - Memphis State University - 1973
  • Magna Cum Laude - Memphis State University - 1973
  • Outstanding Young Man of America - Outstanding Young Men of America - 1978
  • The Advising Award - The University of Memphis, University College - 1994

Teaching Experience
  • ESMS 4911 Prep Work People with Disabilities - The University of Memphis
  • PETE 4605 Internship in PETE - The University of Memphis
  • EXSS 4605 Internship in EXSS - The University of Memphis
  • Christianity and the Culture of Sport and Recreation - University of Memphis
  • Field Experience in Sport & Leisure Management - The University of Memphis
  • Sport and Leisure for People with Disabilities (U) - The University of Memphis
  • Internship in Sport and Leisure Management (U) - The University of Memphis
  • Leisure Leadership (U) - The University of Memphis
  • Foundations of Sport and Leisure Management (U) - The University of Memphis
  • Organization Dynamics of Sport and Leisure (U) - The University of Memphis
  • Philosophy & Principles of Recreation (U) - The University of Memphis
  • Program Planning in Recreation - The University of Memphis
  • Recreational Youth Services - University of Memphis
  • Introduction to Recreation Therapy - University of Memphis
  • Leisure Education - University of Memphis
  • Workshop in Church Recreation - University of Memphis
  • Workshop in Social Recreation - University of Memphis

Support
  • Bartlett Parks and Recreation Leisure Needs and Demand Analysis - Bartlett Parks and Recreation Department Bartlett, Tennessee - $10,200.00 - July, 2001 March, 2002

Outreach
  • Instituted South-West Memphis Soccer Association - Youth 7-18 years old - 1975 - South-West Memphis Soccer Association
  • Chairman Athletic Committee Whitehaven Private Schools Association - Children 10-12 years old - 1975-77 - Whitehaven Private Schools
  • Chairman, Whitehaven Church Athletic Association - Whitehaven Churches - 1976-77 - Whitehaven Churches
  • Conducted folk dance workshop - Memphis City Schools - April, 1977 - Teachers Association
  • Conducted square dance workshop - Oakhaven School Teachers - Nov., 1977 - Oak Haven Elementary
  • Conducted square dance workshop - Oakhaven School Teachers - March, 1978 - Oak Haven Elementary
  • University of Memphis Peepers' Community Basketball Tournament - Youth 14 years of age and under - Dec. & Jan. 1999-2002 - The University of Memphis & Peepers Optical
  • Cub Scout Training - Chickasaw Council of Boy Scouts of America - Cub Scout Leaders - Feb. 14, 2004 - Chickasaw Council of Boy Scouts of America
  • Youth Sport Camp - 150 Youth of Manhuaçu, Brazil - July 26, 2004 July 29, 2004 - Premiere Baptist Church Manhuaçu , Brazil
  • Lecture - Developing and Managing a Sport and Leisure Ministry - 100 church leaders of Manhuaçu, Brazil - July 28, 2004 - Premiere Baptist Church Manhuaçu, Brazil
  • University of Scouting - Chickasaw Council of Boy Scouts of America - Cub Scout Leaders - Feb. 5, 2005 - Chickasaw Council of Boy Scouts of America
  • Special Scout Jamboree - Boy Scouts of America, Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools - April 2005, April 2006, April 2007 - Chickasaw Council of the Boy Scouts of America
  • Special Scouts Program Consultant - 500 special education children from city and county schools - April 4, 2006 - Chickasaw Council of Boy Scouts of America
  • Sport Program Consultant - Memphis children with fetal alcohol syndome - Spring 2007 - Fall 2007 - Fetal Alcohol Advocacy Group
  • Crisis Intervention - 6-10 - 2013-2017 - The Forgiveness House
Service
  • The University of Memphis - University Undergraduate Planning Committee - 2015-2016
  • The University of Memphis - University Undergraduate Council - 2015-2016
  • The University of Memphis - Appeals Committee member - 2015-2016
  • COEHHS - Awards Committee - 2014
  • The University of Memphis - University Undergraduate Council - 2010-2013
  • University - Internship Committee - 2007, 2010/2013
  • COE - Futures Planning Liaison - 2005/2008
  • Department - Undergraduate Council (C), Coordinator of Student Internships, Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies - 2001-2014
  • COE - COE Undergraduate Council - 2001-2014
  • University Grade Appeals Committee - Alternate member - 2011-2013
  • Skinner Handicap Center - Skinner Center Advisory Board - 1980-2005
Journal Articles
  • Walls, S. (1991). "Tennesseans Speak Out Against Reorganization of Department of Conservation". Spring Quarterly of Tennessee Recreation & Park Association Magazine.
Presentations
  • INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  • Conferences
  • Walls, S. New Games workshop. TAHPER Annual conference. Knoxville, TN. November 1978.
  • Walls, S. "Recreation Programming Made Easy". West Tennessee Recreation and Park Association meeting. Jackson, TN. May, 1980.
  • Walls, S. "Innovative Program Planning". TRPA Annual Conference. Jackson, TN. November, 1983.
  • Walls, S. "Creative Gaming". West Tennessee Recreation and Park Association meeting. Covington, TN. May, 1984.
  • Walls. S. "Gerontological Recreation". West Tennessee Recreation and Park Association meeting. Memphis, TN. November, 1985.
  • Walls, S. (with J. Broughton & M. Huffman). "Creative Computer Programming in Recreation & Parks". AHPERD Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH. April, 1986.
  • Walls, S. (with J. Broughton & M. Huffman). "Use of Microcomputers in therapeutic recreation". Southeast Therapeutic Recreation Symposium. Knoxville, TN. May, 1986.
  • Walls, S. (with M. Huffman). "Management Styles of Western & Southeastern Wilderness Areas Managers". NRPA Annual Congress. New Orleans, LA. September, 1987.
  • Walls, S. "Social Recreation Programming". West Tennessee Recreation and Park Association meeting. Memphis, TN. May, 1988.
  • Walls, S. (with J. Broughton & M. Huffman). "Legal Liability in Recreation & Parks", TRPA Annual Conference. Jackson, TN. November, 1988.
  • Walls, S. (with M. Huffman & M. Humphreys) "Future Trends in Recreation & Parks". NRPA Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX. October, 1989.
  • Walls, S. (with M. Huffman & J. Fickle) Poster presentation "W. Edwards Deming: His Life. His Work. And Recreation Management". NRPA Annual Congress. Kansas City, MO. October, 1996.
  • Walls, S. "Innovative Recreation Program Planning". TAHPERD Annual Conference. Cookeville, TN. November, 1999.
  • Walls, S. (with M. Huffman). "Media and Information Preferences of Recreation Services Consumers". AAHPERD Southern/Eastern District Conference. Baltimore, MD. February, 2002.
  • Walls, S. (with M. Huffman). "Program Promotion Media: Providing Recreation Consumers What They Want". AAHPERD National Conference. Philadelphia, PA. April, 2003.
  • Walls, S. "Planning Special Events". TRPA Western District Conference. Bartlett, TN. March, 2004.
  • Walls, S. "Planning for a Life of Perpetual Leisure". Memphis Light Gas and Water preretirement planning session. April, 1983.
  • Walls, S. "Planning for a Life of Perpetual Leisure". Jackson County Hospital preretirement planning session. Jackson, TN. May, 1984.
  • Walls, S. "The Increasing Number of Aged and the Effect on Recreation & Parks". Grace St. Luke senior group. Memphis, TN. May, 1985.
  • Walls. S. "Leisure Opportunities for the Aged Population" Memphis Council on Aging Conference. Memphis, TN. May, 1985.
  • Walls, S. "Leisure Lifestyles". Memphis Conference on Aging. Memphis, TN. August, 1988.
  • Walls, S. "Recreation Planning". MIFA annual workshop. Memphis, TN. May, 1989.