Curriculum Vitae
MICHAEL R. BOSWELL, Ph.D., AICP
City & Regional Planning Department Tel. (805) 756-2496 FAX (805) 756-1340
California Polytechnic State University E-mail: mboswell@calpoly.edu
San Luis Obispo, California 93407-0283 Internet: www.calpoly.edu/~mboswell
FIELDS OF INTEREST
Environmental and natural resources planning
Water resources planning and management
Climate action planning & sustainability
Natural hazard mitigation
Planning theory
Collaborative planning
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Urban and Regional Planning, Florida State University, Tallahassee. 2000.
Dissertation Title: Redefining Environmental Planning: Evidence of the Emergence of Ecosystem Management and Sustainable Development in Planning for the South Florida Ecosystem.
Dissertation Committee: Dr. Robert E. Deyle, major professor; Dr. Bruce Stiftel; Dr. E. Jay Baker (Geography).
M.S.P. Urban and Regional Planning, Florida State University, Tallahassee. 1991.
Specializations in environmental planning and natural resources management.
Planning Studio: City of Mexico Beach Land Development Regulations.
B.A. Political Science, University of Central Florida, Orlando. 1989.
Specializations in environmental policy and international relations.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor, City and Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. September 2005-present (Assistant Professor 1999 - 2005; tenured 2005).
Graduate Program Coordinator, M.C.R.P. Program, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University. 2001-present.
Part-time Instructor, School of Policy, Planning, and Development, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. Spring 2006.
Visiting Assistant Professor, City and Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. September 1998 - June 1999.
Teaching and Research Assistant, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Florida State University, Tallahassee. August 1993 - August 1998; August 1989 - May 1990.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Planning Consultant, URBI Corporation, Tijuana. Mexico. 2003. Advised company on master-planned community concepts and issues.
Planner I, Planning and Zoning Division, Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, Melbourne, Florida. July 1991 - August 1993.
Served as lead planner for the North Merritt Island Small Area Plan and coordinated associated citizen group. Served as lead planner for Traffic Circulation, Mass Transit, Surface Water, and Housing comprehensive plan elements. Provided support for Future Land Use and Conservation elements.
Planning Intern, Office of Planning and Research, Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, Tallahassee. September 1990 - April 1991.
Planning Intern, General Planning Division, East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Winter Park. May 1990 - August 1990.
Planning Intern, Community Development Department, City of Maitland (Florida). 1988.
CERTIFICATIONS
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) #019093. 2004.
League Certified Instructor #1376, League of American Bicyclists. 2005
ESRI ArcView Advanced GIS. 2000.
PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
Boswell, Michael R., Adrienne I. Greve, and Tammy L. Seale. 2010. “An Assessment of the Link between Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories and Climate Action Plans.” Journal of the American Planning Association 76(4): 451-462.
Boswell, Michael R., William J. Siembieda, and Kenneth C. Topping. 2010. “Post-disaster Assessment of the Performance of Hazard Mitigation Projects: The California SMART Approach.” Journal of Disaster Research 5(2): 172-179.
White, Stacey Swearingen and Michael R. Boswell. 2007. “Stormwater Quality and Local Government Innovation.” Journal of the American Planning Association 73(2): 185-193.
White, Stacey Swearingen and Michael R. Boswell. 2006. “Planning for Water Quality: Implementation of the NPDES Phase II Program in California and Kansas.” Journal of Environmental Planning and Management 49(1): 141-160.
Boswell, Michael R., Robert E. Deyle, Richard A. Smith, and E. Jay Baker. 1999. “A Quantitative Method for Estimating Public Costs of Hurricanes.” Environmental Management 23(3): 359‑372.
Books & Book Chapters
Boswell, Michael R., Adrienne I. Greve, and Tammy L. Seale. Forthcoming. Local Climate Action Planning. Washington, D.C.: Island Press.
Boswell, Michael R. 2005. “The Emergence of New Governance Systems in the South Florida Ecosystem.” Chapter in Adaptive Governance of Water Conflicts. John Scholz and Bruce Stiftel, eds. Washington, D.C.: Resources for the Future Press.
Stiftel, Bruce and Michael R. Boswell. 1999. “Assumptions and Alternatives Testing in Florida Comprehensive Plans: Do We Plan the Future or Project the Present?” Chapter 5 in Charting Florida’s Future. Lance deHaven‑Smith and Dena Hurst, eds. Tallahassee, Florida: Florida Institute of Government.
Boswell, Michael R. and Ivonne Audirac. 1997. “Rural Sustainable Development: A New Regionalism.” Chapter 13 in Rural Sustainability in America. Ivonne Audirac, ed. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Dissertation
Boswell, Michael R. 2000. Redefining Environmental Planning: Evidence of the Emergence of Sustainable Development and Ecosystem Management in Planning for the South Florida Ecosystem (Doctoral dissertation, Florida State University, 2000). Dissertation Abstracts International, 61, 2069.
Monographs & Reports
State of California Emergency Management Agency. 2010 (October). “State of California Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.” Michael R. Boswell, contributor.
Boswell, Michael R., William J. Siembieda, Kenneth C. Topping. 2008. “Local Hazard Mitigation Planning in California.” Report prepared for State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Boswell, Michael R., William J. Siembieda, Kenneth C. Topping. 2007 (August 24). “State Mitigation Assessment Review Team: Initial Framework and Pilot Project.” Report prepared for State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. 2007 (October). “State of California Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.” Michael R. Boswell, contributor.
Siembieda, William J., Michael R. Boswell, and Jerry Sturmer. 2003. “Principal Components of Master Planned Communities: A Comparative International Study.” Private contract work for URBI Corporation, Tijuana, Mexico.
Deyle, Robert E., Michael R. Boswell, E. Jay Baker. 2002. “A Risk-based Method for Assessing Local Government Costs of Private Development in Hazardous Areas.” Tallahassee, Florida: The Florida State University.
Brevard County Comprehensive Planning Division. 1992."North Merritt Island Small Area Plan Study." Report to the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners. Melbourne, Florida. Michael R. Boswell, principle author.
East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. 1990. "City of Edgewood Comprehensive Plan." Report to the Edgewood City Council. Edgewood, Florida. Michael R. Boswell, principle author.
Book Reviews
Boswell, Michael R. 2003. Review of Human Ecology: Following Nature’s Lead, by Frederick Steiner. Journal of Planning Education and Research 23(2): 216-217.
Boswell, Michael R. 2002. Review of Toward Sustainable Communities: Transition and Transformation in Environmental Policy, edited by Daniel A Mazmanian and Michael E. Kraft. Journal of the American Planning Association 68(1): 109-110.
Boswell, Michael R. 1996. Review of The Drama of Democracy: Contention and Dispute in Community Planning, by Jill Grant. Journal of Planning Education and Research 15(3): 247-248.
PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Boswell, Michael R., Adrienne I. Greve, and Tammy L. Seale. “An Assessment of the Link between Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories and Climate Action Plans.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 6-10 October 2010. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Boswell, Michael R., Adrienne I. Greve, and Tammy L. Seale. “Climate Action Plans and Emissions Inventories: Strengthening the Foundations of Policy Development.” Presentation at the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) conference 30-21 August 2010. San Francisco, California.
Boswell, Michael R., Adrienne I. Greve, and Tammy L. Seale. “Climate Action Plans and Emissions Inventories: Strengthening the Foundations of Policy Development.” Presentation at the APA National Planning Conference. 10-13 April 2010. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Boswell, Michael R., Kenneth Topping, Margaret W. Sohagi, and William J. Siembieda. (Invited). “Luncheon Keynote Panel: The New Mandates for Local Hazard Mitigation Planning in California.” Panel at the Annual Central California Land Use & Planning Law Conference. 3 April 2009.
Topping, Kenneth, Michael R. Boswell, Ken Worman, Julia Burrows, Margaret W. Sohagi, and William J. Siembieda. “New-State-Federal Mandates for Local Hazard Mitigation.” Panel at the American Planning Association, California Chapter annual conference. 21-24 September 2008. Hollywood, California.
Boswell, Michael R. (Invited). “Climate Change and Hazards Mitigation.” Session presenter at the 33rd Annual Hazards Research and Applications Workshop. 12-15 July 2008. Broomfield, Colorado.
Boswell, Michael R., Kenneth Topping, and William J. Siembieda. "The First Round: Building Capacity For Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Under The Disaster Mitigation Act Of 2000." Paper presented at the ACSP-AESOP Joint International Conference. 6-11 July 2008. Chicago, Illinois.
Boswell, Michael R. (Invited). “California: Planning to Meet Increased Threats.” National Academy of Sciences, Disasters Roundtable Workshop 22: Disaster Risk Management in an Age of Climate Change. 3 April 2008. Washington, D.C.
Boswell, Michael R. “The Planner’s View of Power in Local Government Planning & Decision‑Making: Interviews with Senior Public Sector Planners in Southern California Communities.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 18-21 October 2007. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Boswell, Michael R. “Democracy as Planning’s First Principle.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 8-11 November 2006. Ft. Worth, Texas.
Boswell, Michael R. (Invited). “Restoring the Everglades: The Challenge of Holistic Planning for Urban and Natural Systems.” University of Southern California Urban Growth Seminar Series. 7 March 2006.
Boswell, Michael R. (Invited). “Stormwater Management and the NPDES Phase II Program.” California State Polytechnic University, Graduate Planning Student Association Visiting Lecturer Program. 2 March 2006.
Boswell, Michael R. “Planning Scholars as Planning Commissioners: Examining the Juxtaposition of Theory and Practice.” Roundtable organizer, moderator, and presenter at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 27-30 October 2005. Kansas City, Missouri.
White, Stacey Swearingen and Michael R. Boswell. “Planning for Water Quality: Implementation of the NPDES Phase II Program in California and Kansas.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 21-23 October 2004. Portland, Oregon.
Boswell, Michael R., Vicente del Rio, and Eugene Jud. “Seminar on Concept Planning for Valle de las Palmas.” November 2003. Private contract work for URBI Corporation, Tijuana, Mexico.
Boswell, Michael R. “Sustainable Planning or Planning for Sustainability? Examining the Paradox of the Sustainability Paradigm.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 20-24 November 2002. Baltimore, Maryland.
Boswell, Michael R. “Teaching Environmental Planning.” Presentation at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 8-11 November 2001. Cleveland, Ohio.
Boswell, Michael R. “Adaptive-Management Planning for Regional Ecosystems: Shifting the Knowledge-Action Link from Planning to Learning.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 2-5 November 2000. Atlanta, Georgia.
Boswell, Michael R. “Estimating the Costs of Local Emergency Management Due to Hurricane Hazards.” Presentation at the National Hurricane Conference. 29 March-2 April 1999. Orlando, Florida.
Boswell, Michael R. “Redefining Environmental Planning: Implications of the Emergence of Ecosystem Management and Sustainable Development.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 6-9 November 1997. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Boswell, Michael R. and Bruce Stiftel. "Assumptions and Alternatives Testing in Florida Comprehensive Plans: Do We Plan the Future or Project the Present?" Paper presented at the ACSP-AESOP Joint International Conference. 25-28 July 1996. Toronto, Canada.
Boswell, Michael R. “Establishing Indicators of Sustainable Development.” Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 19-22 October 1995. Detroit, Michigan.
FUNDED RESEARCH
“California Climate Adaptation Policy Guide.” 2010. California Natural Resources Agency & California Emergency Management Agency, $500,000 over one year. Co-Principle Investigator with Adrienne I. Greve, William J. Siembieda, and Ken Topping.
“California Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Revision (2010).” 2009-2011. California Office of Emergency Services, $1.6M over three years. Co-Principle Investigator with William J. Siembieda and Ken Topping.
“California Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Revision (2007).” 2006-2007. California Office of Emergency Services, $763,000 over one year. Co-Principle Investigator with William J. Siembieda and Ken Topping.
“Development and Application of a Risk-Based Taxing Mechanism for Coastal Storm Hazard Mitigation.” 1995-1997. National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration Sea Grant Program, $120,000 over two years. Research associate. Co-principal investigators: Robert E. Deyle and Richard Smith.
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
Initial preparation of a planning theory book concerning democracy, power, and the public interest.
Development of a survey and two papers on climate action planning.
TEACHING
Recent Courses
Planning Theory (CRP 314)
Environmental Planning Methods (CRP 342)
Collaborative Planning (CRP 436)
Climate Action Planning (CRP 470) [co-taught with A. Greve]
Green Living Initiative (CRP 470)
Professional Development (CRP 509)
Planning Theory (CRP 510)
Planning Research Methods (CRP 513) [co-taught with A. Greve]
Prior Courses
Community and Regional Planning Studio III (CRP 556)
Public Policy Analysis (CRP 518)
Environmental Planning (PPD 599); taught at University of Southern California
Introduction to Environmental Planning (CRP 336)
Reflections of Planning in Cinema (CRP 424)
Computer Applications for MCRP (CRP 514); included GIS instruction.
Special Studies in CRP: Puebla, Mexico Field Study (CRP 483)
Policy, Planning, and Management (CRP 597)
Introduction to Planning (CRP 101)
Introduction to Urban Planning (CRP 212)
Regional and Environmental Planning Lab (CRP 451/452)
Regional Planning and Analysis (CRP 554)
Community Planning Lab (CRP 353); course co-taught with Z. Howard.
Collective Decision Making (URP 4022); taught at Florida State University.
Introduction to Environmental Planning and Natural Resource Management (URP 4423); taught at Florida State University
Selected Master’s Theses/Projects
Delilah Leval. “Cost-Benefit Analysis of Greening an Older Modest-Sized Home in the San Francisco Bay Area.” 2010.
Thomas Hooper. “Evaluations of Procedural Justice: Evidence of Group-Value Issue Influence in a Planning Context.” 2010.
Erik Simon. “Municipal Incentives and Brownfield Redevelopment.” 2009.
David Flamm. “Santa Barbara Tea Fire Cost-Benefit Analysis.” 2009.
Catherine Lambert. “State of Conservation Report for the Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County: A Land Conservation GIS‑based Decision Support Model.” 2007.
Corrinne Rosenblum. “Rebuilding After the San Simeon Earthquake.” 2005.
Lauren McElwee. “Feasibility Study for a Kit Fox Corridor.” 2005.
Quincy Struve. “Tuolumne County Community Development Department Public Outreach Program.” 2004.
Robert A. Hill. “Saving Special Places: A Study of Open Space Values in the San Luis Obispo Greenbelt.” 2003.
Casey Michael Willis. “Wellhead Protection Planning: The MTBE Case Study.” 2002.
Lissette E. Peralta. “Gentrification, Redevelopment, and Public Policy.” 2000.
Keith Miller. “Bicycle Planning: An Analysis and Application.” 1999.
Selected Senior Projects
Katy Lewis. “Research and Recommendation for Implementation of County Conservation and Open Space Air Quality Policy 5.5.2.” 2010.
Phoebe Hunt & Elizabeth Fajardo. “The SLO Green Living Initiative.” 2009.
Jennifer Milam.”El Paso de Robles Bicycle Friendly Community Assessment.” 2009.
Augustus Browning, Edwin Scales, & Ranamatreya Waterfall. “Bicycle Friendly Community Application for the City of San Luis Obispo.” 2007.
Bronwyn Ciccone. “L.E.E.D. Requirements in Local Planning.” 2006.
Sarah Behm. “International Field Study in Puebla, Mexico.” 2004.
Alexa Lawrence & Jenny Rocci. “Brizziolari Creek Restoration and Implementation Plan, Phase V.” 2004.
Colleen Hart, Christopher Mateo, & Shane Riemer “Urban Runoff Plan and Specific Guidelines.” 2003.
Laurie Tyler. “Brizziolari Creek Restoration and Implementation Plan, Phase IV.” 2003.
Teacy Hebden. “CEQA Clinic Marketing Plan.” 2003.
Susan Kefer. “City of Surprise Bell Road Preservation Policy: A Comprehensive Study.” 2003.
Matthew Buland. “Brizziolari Creek Restoration and Implementation Plan, Phase III.” 2002.
Scott Swanson “Brizziolari Creek Restoration and Implementation Plan, Phase II.” 2001.
Chris Gastelum & Josh Cross “Montana de Oro/Morro Bay State Park Trail Extension.” 2001.
German Robles “Historic and Future Development of the Chinatown ‘Cornfield’ Yards.” 2001.
Erik Lundquist. “Diamond J Ranch Mining and Reclamation Plan.” 2001.
Jennifer Adge, “Strategic Land Management Plan for San Luis Obispo County.” 2000.
Jason Hade. “Santa Margarita Ranch Case Study.” 2000.
Yolanda Sepulveda & Amanda Markarian. “Brizziolari Creek Restoration and Implementation Plan.” 2000.
Curriculum Development
Coordinator (lead), MCRP Curriculum Revision. City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University. 2003-2005.
Member, Ad Hoc Curriculum Revision Committee, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University. 1998-1999.
MEMBERSHIPS
American Institute of Certified Planners
Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning
American Planning Association
Association of Environmental Professionals
League of American Bicyclists
OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Conference Attendance
Association of Environmental Professionals annual conference. Monterey, CA. 6-9 March 2011.
APA National Planning Conference. New Orleans, Louisiana. 10-13 April 2010.
American Planning Association, California Chapter annual conference. Lake Tahoe, CA. 13-16 September 2009.
American Planning Association, California Chapter annual conference. Hollywood, CA. 21-24 September 2008.
American Planning Association, California Chapter annual conference. San Jose, CA. 30 September - 3 October 2007.
Association of Environmental Professionals annual conference. Shell Beach, CA. 29 April ‑ 3 May 2007.
5th Annual New Partners for Smart Growth conference. Los Angeles, CA. 8-10 February 2007.
American Planning Association, California Chapter annual conference. Yosemite National Park. 30 October - 2 November 2005.
American Planning Association National Planning Conference. San Francisco, California. 23-29 March 2005.
UCLA Extension’s Annual Land Use Law and Planning Conference. Los Angeles, California. 28 January 2005.
UCLA Extension’s 14th Annual Land Use Law and Planning Conference. Los Angeles, California. 27-28 January 2000.
Workshops & Training
Forecasting, Target-setting and Climate Action Planning for Reducing GHG Emissions. SEEC & ICLEI. 23 February 2011.
Endangered Species: Regulation, Conservation, Planning, and Permits. UCLA Extension. 24 March 2006.
2002 Fall Basic CEQA Workshop. Association of Environmental Professionals. San Luis Obispo, California. 5 November 2001.
2001 Spring CEQA Workshop. Association of Environmental Professionals. San Luis Obispo, California. 2 March 2001.
“Advanced ArcView GIS.” Environmental System Research Institute, Inc. Redlands, California. 9-11 August 2000.
2000 Spring CEQA Workshop. Association of Environmental Professionals. San Luis Obispo, California. 3 March 2000.
SERVICE
Professional
Discussant and moderator on panel “Planning for Improved Water Quality.” Annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 10 October 2010. Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Guest editor, Journal of Disaster Research, Special Issue on “Building Local Capacity for Long-term Disaster Resilience.” 20009-10.
Discussant and moderator on panel “Planning for Natural Hazards.” Annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 1-4 October 2009. Crystal City, Virginia.
Discussant and moderator on panel “Planning and Climate Change II - Community Level Considerations.” ACSP-AESOP Joint International Conference. 6-11 July 2008. Chicago, Illinois.
External tenure reviewer for Charles Warnken, University of Oklahoma. 2008
External tenure reviewer for Michael Frisch, University of Missouri, Kansas City. 2008.
Discussant and moderator on panel “Planners Role in Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions.” Annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 18-21 October 2007.
Discussant and moderator on panel “New Perspectives in Stormwater Management.” Annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Ft. Worth, Texas. 8-11 November 2006.
Member, ACSP/ACSA Joint Committee on Collaborations Between Architecture and Planning. 2004-2006.
Manuscript referee, Journal of the American Planning Association. 2001, 2006.
Manuscript referee, Journal of Environmental Planning and Management. 2002-2008.
Discussant on panel “Local Sustainability and Environmental Planning: Research and Practice” Annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Portland, Oregon. 21-23 October 2004.
Moderator, The Greening XIII Conference. Los Angeles, California. 24 January 2004.
Abstract reviewer, Planning Education Track. Association of European Schools of Planning-Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Third Joint Congress. Leuven, Belgium. 2003.
Assistant organizer and participant, Disaster Recovery and Disaster Mitigation Workshop. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California. 6-8 September 2000.
Abstract reviewer, Annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 1998-present (most years).
Discussant on panel “Modeling Human/Environmental Systems.” Annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. Pasadena, California. 5-8 November 1998.
Invited participant, Social Science Symposium. Social Science Sub-group of the South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Working Group. Key Largo, Florida. 26-27 February 1998.
Discussant on panel “Social Identity and Ethnic Integration: The Impacts of Globalization.” ACSP-AESOP Joint International Conference. Toronto, Canada. 25-28 July 1996.
University
Volunteer, PREFACE: The Cal Poly Reading Shared Program, California Polytechnic State University. 2003-2009.
Member, Graduate Studies Committee, California Polytechnic State University. 2002-present.
Member, Brizzolara Creek Enhancement Committee, California Polytechnic State University. 2003-2005.
Member, Leadership Advisory Board, California Polytechnic State University. 2001-2004.
Member, Task Force on Graduate Education, California Polytechnic State University. 2003-2004.
Member, Academic Senate, California Polytechnic State University. 1999-2002.
College
Member, Executive Committee, Planning, Design, & Construction Institute, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, California Polytechnic State University. 2009-present.
Member, Professional Development Committee, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, California Polytechnic State University. 2007-present.
Member, Graduate Studies Committee, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, California Polytechnic State University. 2006-present.
Member, Instructional Technology Committee, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, California Polytechnic State University. 2004-2005.
Instructor and Leader, Interdisciplinary Field Study in Mexico Program, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, California Polytechnic State University. 2003.
Member, Curriculum Committee, College of Architecture and Environmental Design, California Polytechnic State University. 1999-2004.
Department
Graduate Program Coordinator, M.C.R.P. Program, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University. 2001-present.
Member, Personnel Recruitment Committee, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University, 2006-present. (Chair 2007 & 2010).
Faculty Exchange Coordinator, Cal Poly--BUAP (Mexico) Exchange Program, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University. 2004-2007.
Member, M.C.R.P. Curriculum Committee, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University. 1999-present.
Webmaster, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University. 1999-2006.
Faculty Representative, Student Academic Fee Advisory Committee, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University. 2002-2003.
Computer Lab Supervisor, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University. 1998-2001.
Member, Ad Hoc Curriculum Revision Committee, City & Regional Planning Department, California Polytechnic State University. 1998-1999.
Community
Planning Commissioner, City of San Luis Obispo (CA) Planning Commission. 2008-present, 2001-2006. (Chair, April 2005-Jan. 2006).
Board Member, San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition. 2008-present.
Member, San Luis Obispo County Bicycle Coalition Advocacy Committee. 2006-present.
League Certified Instructor, League of American Bicyclists. 2005-present.
Volunteer, Concerts in the Plaza, City of San Luis Obispo Downtown Association. 2001-2003.
Panelist, “Interpreting the County’s General Plan.” League of Women Voters, San Luis Obispo County. 3 November 2001.
Other
Student Departmental Representative (for Florida State University), Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning. 1993-1997.
Member, Technical Advisory Committee, Brevard Metropolitan Planning Organization, Melbourne, Florida. 1991-1993.
Member, Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, Melbourne, Florida. 1991-1993.
AWARDS
University Services Summer Grants Program Award (declined), California Polytechnic State University, 2002/2003 AY.
College of Architecture and Environmental Design Professional Development Fund Award, California Polytechnic State University, 2000/2001 AY.
Verla and Paul Neel Faculty Scholarship, California Polytechnic State University, 2000/2001 AY
Hagman Conference Scholar, UCLA Extension, 2000, 2005.
Congress of Graduate Students Dissertation Research Grant, Florida State University, 1996.
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Florida State University, 1994.
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