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1 BRETT L. BRUYERE Colorado State University Human Dimension of Natural Resources Department Fort Collins, CO (970) EDUCATION Degree/ Year Institution Major/Concentration PhD, 2002 Colorado State University Human dimensions of natural resources M.S., 2000 Colorado State University Human dimensions of natural resources B.A., 1993 Washington State University Political science / Environmental policy ACADEMIC POSITIONS Assistant Professor, Colorado State University Human Dimension of Natural Resources Department (current appointment). Responsible for teaching upper division and graduate level coursework in protected area management, environmental communication and research methods. Advise 40+ undergraduates and four graduate students, participate on department and university committees addressing civic engagement and environmental stewardship. Coordinated international conference for 700+ international conference, and edited associated summary of knowledge book. Director, Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center (current appointment). Provide leadership, oversight and supervision of all facets for 212 acre nature center. Includes supervision of 15 staff, management of multiple budgets, administration of day to day activities and overall quality assurance for environmental education programs. Responsible for writing multiple proposals and grants each year; provide leadership on invasive weed management control efforts; establish service learning and civic engagement opportunities with university and community organizations. Secure individual and corporate donations, and develop annual and longterm plans for action. TEACHING EXPERIENCE (all courses at Colorado State University) NR 120, Environmental Conservation, an introductory course to environmental science, conservation and resource management. Students were required to assess campusbased environmental issues and propose solutions, as well as demonstrate knowledge of and connection to local ecosystems, flora and fauna.

2 NR 220, Natural Resource Measurements, a four week summer field course to teach students taxonomy and fundamentals of natural resource sampling methods. Co taught with four instructors on topics related to geographic positioning systems, orienteering and map reading, trail and trail design, and soil and vegetation impact measurements. NR 320, Natural Resource History and Policy, a course designed to understand how various trends, policies and decisions in U.S. history affected natural resources both then and now. Course includes a unit on policy analysis in which students must assess recent legislation for its acceptability on behalf of a given organization. NR 365, Environmental Education, a course designed to equip students with skills and knowledge to develop and deliver environmental education programs to a variety of audiences with an emphasis on K 12 classrooms and youth audiences. NR 400, Public Relations in Natural Resources, a course to strengthen skills in public relations, outreach and public involvement. Content included legislation overview of NEPA, conducting needs assessments, message development, outreach strategies and media relations. NR 440, Land Use Planning, a course designed to equip students with strategies for planning sustainable ecologically and economically viable communities. Course topics include planning processes, natural resource constraints and opportunities, conservation easements and other planning tools, and strategies to balance land use goals related to growth, agriculture, open space, sense of place and environmental services. NR 460, Wilderness Management, a course with an emphasis on fieldwork and experiential learning to familiarize students with principles and intent of the Wilderness Act of Included multiple field trips to expose students to wilderness management tools and techniques, land inventory strategies and leave no trace philosophies. RR 262, Environmental Communication, an introductory course to basic principles of communication, public involvement, environmental education and social marketing as it relates to natural resources. RR 330, Social Aspect of Natural Resources, a course to encourage students to consider the role of social science in natural resource management and planning. Topics include environmental values and attitudes, planning frameworks, benefits based management and conflict resolution. RR 376, Recreation Measurements, provides students with skills to design basic natural resource social science research initiatives, analyze data, interpret statistical conclusions and present findings in professional style presentations such as manuscripts and postes. RR 462, Environmental Communication, a senior level capstone course that addresses how to effectively communicate about complex issues with diverse audiences. Includes

3 communication, education and cognitive processing theory; communication plan development; communication strategies; and media relations. RR 481, NGOs and Conservation, a senior level course that examines the structure, organization, development and missions of conservation based NGOs, and their role in contributing to sustainability at local, national and international levels. RR 565, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Research Methods, a graduate level course to introduce students to expectations, tools and steps of scientifically sound research processes and proposal development. Topics include literature reviews, methodologies and identifying compelling research topics. RR 605, Human Dimensions Theory, a graduate level course to introduce students to fundamental issues and theories in natural resource management with an emphasis on social science. Topics included community based natural resource management, planning frameworks, attitude and behavior theory and ecosystem management. PUBLICATIONS Peer reviewed: O Day, L., Bruyere, B. L., & Billingsley, E. (in review). Developing a framework for informal science education participation. Science Education. Martin, C. B., Bright, A.B., Cafaro, P., & Bruyere, B. L. (in press). Assessing the development of environmental virtue in an ELOB School. Journal of Experiential Education. Bruyere, B. L, & Beh, A. W. (in review). Differences in perceptions of communication, tourism benefits and management issues in a Kenya protected area. Journal of Environmental Management. Bruyere, B. L. (2008). The effect of environmental education on the ecological literacy of first year college students. Journal of Natural and Life Science Education, 37. Beh, A. W., & Bruyere, B. L. (2007). Segmentation by visitor motivation in three Kenyan national reserves. Tourism Management, 28(6), Newman, P., Bruyere, B. L. & Beh, A. (2007). Service as a method for teaching environmental leadership. Journal of Experiential Education, 30(1), Bruyere, B. L., & Rappe, S. (2007). The motivations of outdoor volunteers. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, 50(4), Bruyere, B.L. (2007). Conservation education: A book review. Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 12,

4 Timpson, W. M., Kimmel, G. M., Bruyere, B. L., Dunbar, B., & Newman, P. (2006). 147 Practical Tips for Teaching Sustainability. Madison, WI: Atwood Publishing. Manfredo, M. J., Vaske, J. J., Bruyere, B. L., Field, D. A., & Brown, P. B. (Eds.) (2004). Society and natural resources: A summary of knowledge. Jefferson City, MO: Modern Litho. Bruyere, B. L. (2002). Appropriate benefits for outdoor programs targeting juvenile male offenders. Journal of Experiential Education, 25(1), Bruyere, B. L., Rodriguez, D. A., & Vaske, J. J. (2002). Enhancing importance performance through segmentation. Journal of Travel and Tourism Marketing, 12(1), Reports Bruyere, B. L, & Rappe, S. (2006). Volunteer motivations and implications for Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado. Technical report to the Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado, Denver. Bruyere, B. L., Beh, A., Newman, P., & Freimund, W. (2005). Visitor management and community perceptions of visitor experiences to Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba National Reserves. Technical report to the African Wildlife Foundation, Washington DC. Bruyere, B. L. (2004). Effectiveness of a Leave No Trace campaign for City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. Technical report to the City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder, CO. Bruyere, B. L. (2003). Outcomes of service learning on learning, sense of place and locus on control. Technical report to the Colorado State University Office for Service Learning and Volunteer Programs, Fort Collins, CO. Bruyere, B. L., Rodriguez, D.A., & Vaske, J. J. (1999). An assessment of the recreational needs and preferences of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. Technical report to the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Estes Park, CO. SYMPOSIA AND PRESENTATIONS Martin, B., Bright, A., Cafaro, P., Mittelstaedt, R., & Bruyere, B. (2007, November). Cultivating environmental virtue among 7th & 8th graders in an Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound school. Paper presented at the Symposium on Experiential Education Research. Little Rock, AR. Timpson, W. T., & Bruyere, B.L. (2006). "Teaching sustainability: Challenges and opportunities." Invited presenter, Colloquium on the Assessment of Student Learning, April 1 2, 2006, Madison, WI.

5 Bruyere, B. L. (2004). Opening remarks. International Symposium for Society and Resource Management, June 2 6, Keystone, CO. Bruyere, B. L. (2004). Service learning outcomes and the land grant university. Invited presenter, Colorado Consortium for Service Learning state conference, February 21 23, Fort Collins, CO. Bruyere, B. L. (2002). Integrating outdoor based service learning in higher education. Invited presenter, North American Association for Environmental Education annual conference, August 8 11, Boston. Bruyere, B. L. (2001). Evaluation of a Leave No Trace educational effort. Invited panelist, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources in the Western United States, Regional Conference, October 18 21, Alta, WY. Bruyere, B. L. (2001). Effective approaches for serving youth offenders in outdoor programs. Invited presenter, Association of Experiential Education Rocky Mountain Regional Conference, April 2 4, Logan, UT. SPONSORED RESEARCH & FUNDED PROJECTS As principal investigator, unless otherwise noted: 2007 Pulliam Charitable Trust. Grant renewal ($68,000) to continue an undergraduate environmental education and leadership program in the Warner College of Natural Resources Center for International Protected Area Management USDA Forest Service International Programs. $3,700 grant to assess protected area capacity building needs in Tanzania Pulliam Charitable Trust. $68,000 grant to develop environmental leadership student scholar program for the Warner College of Natural Resources National Science Foundation. $75,000 planning grant to identify effective informal science education framework for land grant universities, with emphasis on outreach to Hispanic and Latino audiences Bohemian Foundation. $18,000 grant to assess and develop regional environmental education partnerships Center for International Protected Area Management USDA Forest Service International Programs. $25,000 grant to conduct research and facilitate trainings for sustainable tourism planning at Samburu National Reserve (Kenya).

6 2005 Bohemian Foundation. $12,000 grant to develop and evaluate outdoor based service learning program for CSU Environmental Learning Center US Environmental Protection Agency. $9,500 to develop and evaluate the use of issue investigation and action training as a teaching tool for middle school level instruction about Colorado land use issues Center for International Protected Area Management. $21,000 to design and develop an educational and interpretive research program for Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. $10,000 grant to develop and evaluate river restoration and water education program for Poudre River (Colorado) Bohemian Foundation. $25,000 grant to develop and implement outdoor based environmental education and recreation program targeting at risk youth (appointed PI) Corporation for National Service. $250,000 award for three year project to integrate service learning and civic education within university teaching and research activities. SERVICE, OUTREACH AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS College liaison, CSU Faculty Honors Council Peer reviewer, Society and Natural Resources Peer reviewer, Journal of Interpretation Research Proposal reviewer, National Science Foundation Publication reviewer, U.S. Forest Service, Arapahoe Roosevelt National Forest, Canyon Lakes District Member, Service Learning Advisory Committee, Colorado State University Member, Colorado Association for Environmental Education Member, East Africa Wildlife Society Member ( ), Larimer County Environmental Advisory Board PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS Communication manager, Harris/Smith Public Affairs ( ) Campaign coordinator, Royer Katz Communication ( )