Rosemary Prince
Professional Preparation
1994 M.S., Troy State University, Troy, AL. Major: Counseling and Human Development.
1983 B.S., University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. Major: Recreation.
1979 A.A., Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ. Major: Liberal Arts.
Professional Credential(s)
1983–2023 Certified Parks and Recreation Professional.
Nondegree Education and Training
2022 Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion in Environmental Ed
2021 Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate.
2021 Certificate of Completion Don’t Waste It! Workshop.
2021 Certificate – Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity.
2021 Certificate – Project Learning Tree Facilitator.
2020 Certificate of Completion Digital Marketing & Fundraising.
2020 Certificate of Completion – The Science of Well-Being.
2020 Certificate in Hospitality & Tourism Management.
2020 Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) Workshop.
2017 Project Wild Educator Training.
2016 Project Learning Tree PreK-8 Educator Training.
2014 Online Instructor Training Level 1.
Teaching Experience
2021–2022 Teaching Faculty III, Dedman College of Hospitality, Florida State University.
Taught undergraduate courses in parks, recreation and tourism industry, event technology, special events promotion, event operations and management, ethics and sustainability, leisure and recreation programs and facilities for all ages and varying abilities. Served as Coordinator for Certificate in Special Events program managing undergraduate certificate including recruitment, admissions, and advisement through to completion. Provided input on marketing strategies for undergraduate certificate program. Represented the University in service to industry associations, specifically Florida Recreation and Park Association Certificate Committee, and Florida Festivals and Events Association Board of Directors and Chair Emerging Leaders Committee.
2018–2020 Teaching Faculty III, College of Applied Studies, Florida State University.
Event Management: Taught undergraduate courses in special events using various delivery modes: traditional face to face, hybrid, synchronous and asynchronous online. Managed certificate in special events program: program marketing, recruitment, admissions, and budget. Provided advisement to students. Developed and maintained effective working relationships with recreation and event industry professionals, associations and providers.
Managed placement of graduate students in industry locations for completion of the capstone practicum course, specifically identifying appropriate agencies, review and approval, based on program policies and managed program closeout resulting in 73 students awarded the Graduate Certificate in Event Management. Recreation, Tourism and Events: developed and taught courses for majors, minors and non-majors in various recreation industry topics including introduction, outdoor recreation, adaptations for all ages and abilities. Served industry on boards and committees.
2011–2018 Teaching Faculty II, College of Applied Studies, Florida State University.
Developed course content for event industry specific courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Taught online graduate and undergraduate courses.
Managed graduate certificate in event management, and undergraduate certificate in special events programs, including recruitment, admissions, and budget. Developed and maintained effective working relationships with recreation and event industry professionals, associations and providers.
Developed marketing strategy for graduate recruitment for online graduate certificate in event management program. Managed placement of graduate students in industry locations for completion of the capstone practicum course, specifically identifying appropriate agencies, review and approval, based on program policies. Developed marketing strategy for undergraduate certificate in special events. Provided advisement to students. Served industry on boards and committees and presentations.
2010–2011 Assistant in Event Management, College of Applied Studies, Florida State University, Panama City, FL.
Developed course content for event industry specific courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Taught online graduate courses. Managed online graduate event management certificate program admissions, tracking and advisement, program budget. Supervised program administrative staff and course mentors. Developed and maintained effective working relationships with recreation and event industry associations and providers. Developed marketing strategy for graduate recruitment for online event management certificate program. Managed placement of graduate students in industry locations for completion of the practicum course, specifically identifying appropriate agencies, review and approval, based on program policies. Gathered current research by industry professionals to assist in program development. Provided academic advisement to students. Provided service to the industry through service on boards of directors and committees.
2006–2010 Assistant in Event Management, Florida State University, Department of Sport and Recreation Management, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Taught undergraduate courses. Developed program proposal and received approval for online Graduate Certificate in Event Management. Developed course content and taught three graduate distance learning courses in certificate program. Managed events management certificate program admissions, tracking and advisement. Developed marketing strategy for graduate recruitment for online event management certificate program. Gathered current research by industry professionals to assist in program development. Provided academic advisement to undergraduate students. Developed and maintained effective working relationships with recreation and event industry associations and providers.
2005 – 2006 Adjunct Instructor, Department of Sport, Recreation Management and Physical Education, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Developed course content and taught LEI 3004 Introduction to Recreation to 70 undergraduate students per semester.
Honors and Awards
SUNSational Award – 3rd Place – Outreach Program, Florida Festivals and Events Association (2019).
Excellence in Online Course Design, Florida State University (2016).
Excellence in Online Teaching with Distinction, Florida State University (2016).
Distinguished Service Award, Florida Recreation and Park Association (2016).
Ten Year Membership Pin, Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle (2016).
Excellence in Online Course Design, Florida State University (2013).
Appreciation for Service, Florida Recreation and Park Association Foundation, Inc (2012).
Board of Directors Service, Florida Festivals and Events Association (2011).
Recipient of Service Pin, Girl Scout Council Apalachee Bend (2008).
Recruiter Award, Florida Recreation & Park Association (2008).
Outstanding Service Award, Florida Recreation & Park Association (2005).
Membership in Professional Organizations
Florida Festivals and Events Association
Florida Recreation and Park Association
National Recreation and Park Association
Sustainable Events Network Florida & Caribbean
Teaching
Awarded Graduate Teaching Status per the Dean of the Graduate School on 01/04/2012. Eligible to teach graduate courses.
Courses Taught
Events: Love Them, Then Leave Them. What’s My Footprint? (LEI 2318)
Administration of Recreation, Tourism, and Event Organizations (LEI 4551)
Introduction to Recreation, Tourism and Events (LEI 3004)
Leisure and Recreation Adaptations for All Ages and Abilities (LEI 1181)
Event Operations and Management (LEI 4314)
Special Event Promotions (LEI 4561)
Outdoor Adventure Education (LEI 3266)
Practicum in Events Management (LEI 5942)
Technology for Events (LEI 4864)
Event Planning Management (LEI 5316)
Event Marketing (LEI 5563)
Event Management Issues in Ethics and Risk Management (LEI 5317)
Introduction to Special Events (LEI 3312)
Special Topics in Leisure Services – Special Event Promotions (LEI 4932)
Special Topics in Leisure Services- Special Event Promotions (LEI 4932)
Directed Individual Study (LEI 4906)
Introduction to Recreation (LEI 3004)
Special Topics in Leisure Services – Special Event Planning (LEI 4932)
Special Topics in Leisure Services – Activity Analysis (LEI 4932)
New Course Development
Events: We Love them. We Leave Them. What’s My Footprint? (Online Asynchronous) (2020)
Leisure and Recreation Adaptations for All Ages and Abilities (Online Asynchronous) (2018)
Event Operations and Management (Online Synchronous) (2017)
Outdoor Adventure Education (Hybrid) (2017)
Event Operations and Management (Hybrid) (2016)
Technology for Events (Online Asynchronous) (2016)
Outdoor Adventure Education (2015)
Special Event Promotions (Online Asynchronous) (2014)
Introduction to Recreation, Tourism and Events (Online Asynchronous) (2012)
Event Marketing (Online Asynchronous) (2008)
Practicum in Events (Online Asynchronous) (2008)
Event Planning Management (Online Asynchronous) (2007)
Curriculum Development
Certificate in Special Events (undergraduate) (2016)
Online Graduate Certificate in Event Management Program (2007)
Research and Original Creative Work
Program of Research and/or Focus of Original Creative Work
The rapid growth of the event industry has resulted in a world-wide demand for education and training programs in event management. This study asked practicing event managers to rate 91 skills in terms of importance to entry level employees in event management.
Publications
Nonrefereed Journal Articles
Fletcher, D., Dunn, J., & Prince, R. (2009). Entry level skills for the event management profession: Implications for curriculum development. International Council for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, & Dance Journal of Research, 4(1), 52-57.
Nonrefereed Newsletter Articles
Prince, R. (2012, September). BEST PRACTICES FOR BUSINESSES: The Business of Events. Bay Biz, Vol. 2, Issue 3, 28. Retrieved from http://issuu.com/baycountychamber/docs/baybiz-july-web?mode=window&backgroundC olor#222222
Presentations
Nonrefereed Presentations at Conferences
Prince, R., & Trafford, D. (presented 2017, August). Internships Roundtable. Presentation at FFEA Annual Convention, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Orlando, FL. (State)
Prince, R., Lovett, C. & Romano, T. (presented 2017, August). Navigating the Twists & Turns of Accessible Events. Presentation at FFEA Annual Convention, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Orlando, FL. (State)
Prince, R. (presented 2016, February). Multi-generational Teams. Presentation at Emerging Leaders Institute, Florida Recreation and Park Association, Haines City, FL. (State)
Prince, R. (presented 2016, February). Team Leadership. Presentation at Emerging Leaders Institute, Florida Recreation and Park Association, Haines City, FL. (State)
Prince, R., Lopez, R., & Lee, S. (presented 2013, August). Cultivating the Next Generation of Event Leaders. Presentation at FFEA Annual Convention, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Bonita Springs, FL. (State)
Prince, R., & Trafford, D. (presented 2012, April). If You Theme It They Will Come. Presentation at FRPA Northern Region Mini-Conference, Florida Recreation and Park Association, Ocala, FL. (Regional)
Prince, R. (presented 2012, April). Positioning Your Organization to be a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Event Provider. Presentation at FRPA Northern Region Mini-Conference, Florida Recreation and Park Association, Ocala, FL. (Regional)
Prince, R. (presented 2012, March). Positioning Your Organization to be a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Event Provider. Presentation at Education and Networking Event, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Panama City, FL. (Regional)
Prince, R. (presented 2011, October). Success in Business and Event Planning by Providing Great Service. Presentation at Monthly Luncheon, American Advertising Federation of Panama City, Panama City, FL. (Local)
Prince, R. (presented 2011, August). Activation Ideas to Engage Event Sponsors and Participants. Presentation at Florida Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, Florida Recreation and Park Association, Orlando, FL. (State)
Prince, R. (presented 2011, August). Managing Event Risks – Tips for Today’s Professional. Presentation at Florida Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference, Florida Recreation and Park Association, Orlando, FL. (State)
Prince, R., & Truex, B. (presented 2010, August). Cool Event Ideas to Make Your Event Even Cooler. Presentation at Florida Festivals and Events Association Convention, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Bonita Springs, FL. (State)
Prince, R., & McElroy, K. (presented 2009, May). Secret Ingredients of Event Management: Research and Evaluation. Presentation at Meeting, Association of Fundraising Professionals Tallahassee Chapter, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)
Prince, R. (presented 2008, August). 5 Star Internships. Presentation at Annual Conference, Florida Festivals and Events Association, Bonita Springs, FL. (Regional)
Prince, R. (presented 2008, May). Event Management: A Model for Success. Presentation at Excellence in Non-Profit Leadership, United Partners for Human Services, Tallahassee, FL. (Regional)
Nonrefereed Workshops
Prince, R. (2014, February). Strategic Planning. Workshop delivered at Get Outdoors Florida Board Retreat, St. Marks, FL. (State)
Attending and Participating in Conferences (Facilitator)
Prince, R. (2021). Future Forward – Annual Conference – Orlando, FL. Florida Festivals and Events Association.
Attending and Participating in Conferences (Not Presenting)
Prince, R. (2021). Future Forward Virtual Summit, Florida. Florida Festivals and Events Association.
Prince, R. (2021). Reignite Your Potential – Annual Conference – Orlando, FL. Florida Recreation and Park Association.
Prince, R. (2019). Impact Calculator Training, Tallahassee, FL. Florida Recreation and Park Association.
Prince, R. (2019). FFEA Convention, Naples, FL. Florida Festivals and Events Association.
Prince, R. (2019). FRPA Therapeutic Recreation Institute. Florida Recreation and Park Association.
Prince, R. (2018). The Special Event Show, New Orleans, LA. Penton Media.
Prince, R. (2017). Board Retreat, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Florida Festivals and Events Association.
Prince, R. (2017). FRPA Conference, Orlando, FL. Florida Recreation and Park Association.
Prince, R. (2017). ILEA Live, Calgary, Alberta. International Live Events Association.
Prince, R. (2017). FFEA Convention, Orlando, FL. Florida Festivals and Events Association.
Prince, R. (2016). The Special Event Show, Orlando, FL. Penton Media.
Prince, R. (2015). FFEA Convention, Orlando, FL. Florida Festivals and Events Association.
Prince, R. (2015). ISES Live, New Orleans, LA. International Special Events Society.
Contracts and Grants Funded
Contracts and Grants
Prince, R. (Oct 2020–Apr 2021). Alternative Source Textbook Grant. Funded by Florida State University Libraries. Total award $1,000.
Replacement of textbook for LEI 4314 Event Operations and Management with Alternative Textbook materials through Open Education Resources.
Service
Florida State University University Service
Member, Undergraduate Policy Committee (2017–2020).
Participant, FEAS Focus Group (2018).
Reviewer, Office of Distance Learning Discussion Board Tool Review Group (2017).
Committee Member, Master’s Student Comprehensive Exam Evaluation – College of Music (2017).
Member – Awards Review Committee, 2014-2015 Distance Learning Awards Program (2015).
Member – Awards Review Committee, 2013 – 2014 Distance Learning Awards Program (2014).
Committee Member, Master’s Student Comprehensive Exam Evaluation – Department of Art Education (2014).
Committee Member, Master’s Student Comprehensive Exam Evaluation – Department of Art Education (2013).
Representative for College of Applied Studies, President’s Retreat (2011).
Florida State University College Service
Member, Distance Learning Committee (2019–2020).
Faculty Facilitator, College of Applied Studies Faculty Meetings (2019–2020). Member, College of Applied Studies Faculty Affairs Committee (2017–2020).
Faculty Advisor, Omicron Delta Kappa FSU Panama City Circle (2019–2020).
Member, Faculty Search Committee: Hospitality and Recreation, Tourism and Events (2019).
Member, Selection Committee, College of Applied Studies Humanitarian of the Year Award (2019).
Member, FSU Panama City Campus Bylaws Committee (2016–2019).
Member, Dedman School Faculty Search Committee – FSU PC Director (2017).
Member, College of Applied Studies Promotion and Tenure Committee (2014–2016).
Florida State University Program Service
Reviewer, Frances C. Cannon Scholarship (2018–2022).
Program Coordinator, Certificate in Special Events Program (2016–2022).
Program Coordinator, Graduate Certificate in Event Management Program (2008–2022).
Faculty Member, FSU Panama City Recreation, Tourism & Events Community Partners Board (2011–2019).
Service to Professional Associations
Board Member, Board of Directors, Florida Festivals and Events Association (2017–2022).
Committee Chair, Education and Emerging Leaders Committee, Florida Festivals and Events Association (2016–2022).
Awards Judge, SunSational Awards Program, Florida Festivals and Events Association (2021).
Committee Member, Education Council, International Live Events Association (2012–2019).
Awards Judge, SunSational Awards Program, Florida Festivals and Events Association (2018).
Committee Member, 20th Anniversary Celebration, FRPA Foundation 20th Anniversary Celebration Committee, Florida Recreation and Park Association Foundation (2017).
Awards Judge, SunSational Awards Program, Florida Festivals and Events Association (2017).
Chair, Board of Directors, Get Outdoors Florida!, Inc (2014–2016).
Committee Member, Education and Emerging Leaders Committee Member, Florida Festivals and Events Association (2014–2016).
Awards Judge, SunSational Awards Program, International Live Events Association (2016).
Faculty, Emerging Leaders Institute, Florida Recreation and Park Association (2016).
Awards Judge, 2015 Esprit Awards, International Special Events Society (2015).
Awards Judge, 2014 Esprit Awards, International Special Events Society (2014).
Immediate Past President, FRPA Foundation (2011–2012).
Judge, SunSational Awards Program, Florida Festivals and Events Association (2012).
Board Member, Florida Festivals and Events Association (2009–2011).
President, FRPA Foundation (2009–2010).
Board Member, Get Outdoors Florida!, Inc (2009–2010).
Member, FRPA Abrahams Academy Curriculum Planning Committee (2007–2009).
Secretary, FRPA Foundation (2005–2006).
Northern Region Director, Professional Development (2005–2006).
Trustee, FRPA Foundation (2004).
The Community
Girl Scout Troop Leader, Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle (2004–2019).
Social Media Coordinator, Chiles High School, Tallahassee, FL, Chiles High School PTO (2015–2019).
Coordinator Business Partners Program, Chiles High School, Tallahassee, FL, Chiles High School PTO (2015–2019).
Religious Education Teacher, Good Shepherd Catholic Church (2017–2018).
Co-Chair, Girl Scouts of the Florida Panhandle Women of Distinction Awards Gala (2014).
Junior Girls Basketball Coach, City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (2010–2012).
Fall Festival Committee Chair, Good Shepherd Catholic Church (2011).
Junior Girls Volleyball Coach, City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (2010).
Women of Distinction Awards Gala Committee, Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle (2008).
Created Industry Networking Opportunities for Students
Prince, R. (2019). Supervised Coffee & Conversation Networking Event. Florida State University Recreation, Tourism and Events Program.
Supervised student planning and delivery of networking event with industry professionals held on April 17, 2019, at the University Center B – B2104.
Prince, R. (2019). Supervised Go Green 4 Finals DIY Projects Virtual Event for Students. Florida State University Recreation, Tourism and Events Program.
Supervised student planning and delivery of networking event with industry professionals held on April 9, 2019, on Blackboard Collaborate LMS.
Prince, R. (2019). Supervised PJs & Pancakes Community Event. Florida State University Recreation, Tourism and Events Program.
Supervised student planning and delivery of networking event with industry professionals held on April 11, 2019, at the Holley Lecture Hall, Panama City Campus.
Prince, R. (2018). Supervised Coffee and Conversation Networking Event. Florida State University Recreation, Tourism and Events Program.
Supervised student planning and delivery of networking event with industry professionals held on April 19, 2018, Bland Conference Center, FSU Panama City Campus.
Prince, R. (2018). Supervised Network with a Nole Networking Event. Florida State University Recreation, Tourism and Events Program.
Supervised student planning and delivery of networking event with industry professionals held on April 18, 2018, University Center C, Board Room 5301.
Prince, R. (2018). Supervised Recreation Lovers Let’s Chat Guest Speaker Virtual Networking Event. Florida State University Recreation, Tourism and Events Program.
Supervised student planning and delivery of networking event with industry professionals held on April 17, 2018, Blackboard Collaborate LMS.
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