Resume

• 1999

  The purpose of this research is to better understand if and how a neighborhood dog-park influences casual social interaction and relationships that may develop. A neighborhood dog-park will be examined using Oldenburg's Third Place framework as a guide to determine if and how such a public space operates as a third place. \nThe overarching research question is: are dog-parks '(public) places that host the regular

  \nvoluntary

  informal

  and happily anticipated gatherings of individuals beyond the realms of\nhome and work'(Oldenburg

  p. 16).

  From Space to Place: Neighborhood Dog-park as a 'Third Place'

  A Guide to make neighborhood parks more \"Socialization Friendly\".

  The Park in MY Neighborhood

  Shafer

  James Cook University

  Texas A&M University

  James Cook University

  Professor

  Texas A&M University

• 1990

  University of Utah

  Master's degree

  Parks

  Recreation and Leisure Studies

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Parks

  Recreation and Tourism Management

  Clemson University

  Bachelor's degree

  Recreation & Parks

  Texas A&M University

• Adult Education

  Teaching

  Student Affairs

  University Teaching

  Program Evaluation

  Academic Advising

  Grant Writing

  Nonprofits

  Research

  Program Development

  Student Development

  Higher Education

  Qualitative Research

  Community Outreach

  Public Speaking

  Volunteer Management

  From Space to Place: Neighborhood Dog-park as a 'Third Place'