School of Applied Health and Educational Psychology (SAHEP)

 

Posttraumatic Growth in Survivors of Police Officer Line-of-Duty Death

This project assesses the impact of trauma on the survivors of police officers killed in the line-of-duty with an emphasis looking toward post-traumatic growth. This approach looks toward opportunities inherent in trauma to build new and improved life structures resulting in positive changes in self-perception, interpersonal relationships, and life philosophies.

Sponsor: Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc.

PI: Teresa Bear

 

Oklahoma State Park Visitor Study

This project is an assessment of recreation investment needs and opportunities in Oklahoma State Parks. It initiates a process that has great value to the Oklahoma State Park managers with possible extension to other recreation resource providers. Further, this assessment provides an opportunity for the Department leadership and the Commission to base decisions for future development on more accurate information from the primary recreation users of Oklahoma State Park facilities. This project also provides the opportunity for the public to have a representative voice in planning for the public recreation estate as provided through the state land management agency with the highest public profile. 

Sponsor: Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department

PI: Lowell Caneday

 

Evaluation of the Oklahoma State Parks System

A Research team will conduct an extensive assessment of recreational facilities statewide. The study is designed to reveal satisfaction of visitors with existing facilities, and includes park visitor preferences for the future of Oklahoma State Parks. Recommendations including a cost-benefit analysis will be made for future operation of state parks, resorts, golf courses and inclusive amenities in Oklahoma. 

Sponsor: Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department

PIs: Lowell Caneday, Deb Jordan

 

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site

Washita Battlefield National Historic Site preserves the site of one of the largest engagements on the southern plains, the attack of Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer on the sleeping village of Chief Black Kettle in 1868. This project will assess visitor needs and opportunities of this historic site and link it with other studies currently being conducted throughout the nation. 

Sponsor: National Park Service

PI:  Lowell Caneday

RA: Kris Bowline

 

Environmental and Policy Variables of Rural Recreational Trails in Active Lifestyles

Are trails important in American culture? Recent legislative history demonstrates the resounding importance of trails as one part of the public recreation estate available for physical activity. Authorization of the Federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP) demonstrates the economic and social value placed on such facilities. The unique aspect of this project is the focus on the relationships between recreational trails and physical activity in rural settings. The project examined characteristics related to trail usage and user appeal to identify areas of potential future and continued funding. 

Sponsor: Internal Research Grant

PIs: Lowell Caneday, Deb Jordan

 

Continuing Education Program for Oklahoma Recreation and Park Society

This contract reimburses OSU for instruction included in specified continuing education programs.                

Sponsor: Oklahoma Recreation and Park Society

PI: Jerry Jordan

 

Project CREATES

Project CREATES' mission is to conduct research on methods to facilitate the development and delivery of high quality academic instruction infused with high quality arts instruction leading to talent identification and development for students attending high-risk schools in the Tulsa community. 

Sponsor: Albert & Hete Barthelmes Foundation, Inc

PI: Diane Montgomery

 

OSDE Tuition Support for School Psychology Graduate Students

Program provides tuition reimbursement for school psychology graduate students for coursework in preparation for later enrollment in practica and school psychology internships. 

Sponsor: Oklahoma State Department of Education

PI: Terry Stinnett

 

Practicum Programs

Programs provide students with pre-professional clinical experience.

Sponsors: Associated Centers for Therapy, Inc., Green Country Behavioral Health Services, Inc.

PI: Teresa Bear

 

Sponsors: Stillwater Domestic Violence Services, Payne County Youth Services,

Logan County Youth and Family Services, Inc.

PI: Marie Miville

 

Sponsors: St. Anthony’s Hospital, Stillwater Women’s Clinic, Inc.

PI: Carrie Winterowd