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Dr. Sue Myllykangas
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D. Leisure Behavior; Indiana
University, 2005
- Dissertation: “Meaning of
Leisure: A case study of older women with HIV/AIDS and their female family caregivers.”
- M.A. Gerontology Management/Administration; University of Northern
Colorado, 2000
- Thesis: “Older Adults’ Flow
Conditions: Recreational Activities Versus ADL/IADL Activities.”
- B.S. Recreation Management/Administration; University of Southern
Colorado, 1983
Courses Taught
- 45-245 Leisure Services for Special Populations
- 45-321 Exploring Recreation Resources
- 45-340 Recreational Programming
- 45-365 Leisure & Aging
- 45-434 Senior Seminar
- 45-461 Therapeutic Recreation
Interventions for the Elderly
- 45-542 Trends & Issues in
Therapeutic Recreation
- 45-547 Grantsmanship
- 45-635 Trends & Issues in
Recreation/Leisure
- 45-648 Human Resources & Ethics in
HPERD
- 45-665 Leisure & Aging
- 45-699 Thesis in Recreation
- 22-556 Health in the Later Years
- 22-649 Independent Study in Recreation
- 15-216 Gerontology
- 73-101 Freshman Seminar
Academic Interests
- Pedagogy &
Andragogy: Effective Teaching Techniques
- Aging (caregiving,
psychosocial issues, leisure behaviors, intergenerational relations)
Scholarly Activity
- Vetter, R. E. & Myllykangas,
S. A. (February, 2011). Using creative movement as a stress reduction
intervention. Journal of Physical Education,
Recreation, & Dance, 82(2), 35-38.
- Myllykangas, S. A. (April
2010). Planning for Baby Boomers. Parks & Recreation Midwest
Regional Conference, Kearney, NE. (invited)
- Myllykangas, S. A. (April
2010). Programming for today’s seniors. Parks & Recreation Midwest
Regional Conference, Kearney, NE. (invited)
- Myllykangas, S. A. (March,
2010). “Teaching Death & Dying: An online problem-based learning
module.” Association for Gerontology in Higher
Education conference, Reno, NV.
- Myllykangas, S. A. (March
2010). “Socioemotional Selectivity and leisure behavior of older women with HIV//AIDS and their caregivers.” Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Reno,
NV.
- Myllykangas, S. A., &
Foose, A. K. (March 2010). Huh? Providing better customer service by
clarifying communication. Missouri Parks & Recreation conference, St. Louis,
MO.
- Myllykangas, S. A. (November
30, 2010). Riding the Wave: Public Relations and Old People. 29-260
Public Relations Techniques, Department of
Communications, Northwest Missouri State University.
- Myllykangas, S.A. (November
2010). Budgeting. 45-545 Administration in Recreation, Department of
Health, Physical Education, Recreation &
Dance, Northwest Missouri State University.
- Myllykangas, S. A. (October 10,
2010). Leisure & Aging: Providing context for learning through Hollywood
films. CITE: Center for Instructional
Technology – Lunch and Learn Workshop. Faculty and Staff Professional Development, Northwest Missouri
State University.
- Myllykangas, S.A. (2009, Fall).
Northwest Missouri State University Students Explore Recreation Resources.
- Missouri Park & Recreation
Association. Missouri Parks & Recreation, 24.
- Myllykangas, S.A., &
Wessel, R. (2009). Facilitating socialization and stimulating cognitive
functioning of residents in long-term care
facilities through the use of specially designed media kits. Prepared for Winston Bennett, Caregivers Homecare
and Staffing, St. Joseph, MO.
- Vetter, R.E., &
Myllykangas, S.A. (2008). The hour of freedom: A pilot study using creative
movement with caregivers. MOAHPERD: Missouri
Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 18, 24-33.
Student Group Advisement
- Advisor, Parks & Recreation
Other Professional Experiences
- Chairperson, Leadership Northwest Missouri Board of Directors
- Primary
Investigator on several grants with the Heartland Foundation and assistant on a
FIPSE: Funds for the Improvement of
Secondary Education grant with the Department of Education
