UCENT Suite 561, 411 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2163
Mail code: 3520
Campus: Dtphx
Long Bio
Dale Larsen has four decades of parks and recreation professional management practice. He has taught as faculty associate at Arizona State University for 25 years and is currently a full-time professor of practice. He also serves as director of community relations for the College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
Larsen is a well-recognized local, state and national leader in public park and recreation professional associations as well as a noted author, leader and community engagement specialist.
Education
M.S. Education and Administrative Leadership, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Bachelor's degree. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Federal land policy - youth development- community engagement- urban parks and recreation service delivery
Publications
Dale Larsen. Chapt. 13 External Community and Organizational Leadership. Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Services (2014).
Ariel Rodriguez Dale Larsen Pavlina Latkova Sara J. Mertel. Development of Latino Youth: Implications for Park and Recreation Programs and Services. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration (2012).
Research Activity
Chhabra,Deepak*, Lacher,Richard Geoffrey, Larsen,Dale L. Marketing Analysis and Economic Impact of the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation System. MARICOPA CNTY-PARKS/REC(5/2/2014 - 8/15/2014).
Chhabra,Deepak*, Lacher,Richard Geoffrey, Larsen,Dale L. Marketing Analysis and Economic Impact of the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation System. DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN(4/30/2014 - 7/15/2014).
Chhabra,Deepak*, Lacher,Richard Geoffrey, Larsen,Dale L, Timothy,Dallen J. Marketing Profile and Economic Impact of Visitors to Wickenburg. WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE(11/15/2013 - 10/14/2015).
