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B. BYNUM BOLEY, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Natural Resources, Recreation and Tourism
Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources
University of Georgia
301B Building 1
Athens, GA 30602
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 706-583-8930
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Ph.D. in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Pamplin College of Business, July 2013
Dissertation Title: “Sustainability, Empowerment and Resident Attitudes toward Tourism: Developing and
Testing the RETS (Resident Empowerment through Tourism Scale)”
Chair: Nancy G. McGehee, Ph.D.
Future Professoriate Certificate, Graduate School, 2011
Graduate certificate program aimed to prepare future faculty and academic leaders by exposure to concepts
that break the mold of existing practices in higher education.
University of Montana, Missoula, MT
M.S. in Recreation Management, College of Forestry and Conservation, 2009
Thesis: “Geotourism in the Crown of the Continent: Developing and Testing the Geotourism Survey
Instrument (GSI).”
Chair: Norma P. Nickerson, Ph.D.
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
B.S. Major: Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism (NRRT). Warnell School of Forestry and Natural
Resources, 2006
B.S. Major: Forestry, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, 2006
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
2014- Assistant Professor, Natural Resources, Recreation and Tourism, Warnell School of Forestry & Natural
Present Resources, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
2013 Post-doctoral Research Associate, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, VA
SPECIALIZATIONS AND INTERESTS
Sustainable Tourism Development Destination Competitiveness
Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Geotourism
Nature-based Tourism Resident Attitudes Toward Tourism
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RESEARCH
My research interests focus on sustainable tourism with special attention to the congruence of a destination’s
emphasis on sustainability and its overall competitiveness. Specifically, I feel that preserving the character of place
is a component of sustainability that makes a destination unique and provides a competitive advantage to attract
tourists. This translates into a need for both supply-side research as well as demand-side research. Supply-side
research questions that interest me include examining resident attitudes toward tourism, the management and
marketing of natural and cultural resources, and how to best maximize tourism’s economic, socio-cultural, and
environmental benefits. Demand-side research questions that interest me surround the identification and
segmentation of niche travel segments that have the potential to bring the most benefits to destinations. The findings
gleaned from the demand-side research can subsequently be used with the information gained from the supply-side
research to create marketing and management plans that match resident values with tourists’ preferences.
REFEERED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (21)
1. Boley, B., McGehee, N., & Hammet, A.L. (Accepted). Importance-performance analysis (IPA) of
sustainable tourism initiatives: The resident perspective. Tourism Management. Accepted on July 9, 2016.
2. Boley, B. Ayscue*, E., Maruyama, N., & Woosnam, K. (Published Online). Gender and empowerment:
Assessing Discrepancies using the Resident Empowerment through Tourism Scale. Journal of Sustainable
Tourism. Accepted on April 1, 2016. Scheduled for a 2017 publication date in Volume 24(2).
10.1080/09669582.2016.1177065
3. Maruyama, N., Woosnam, K., & Boley, B. (Published Online). Comparing Levels of Resident
Empowerment among Two Culturally-Diverse Resident Populations in Oizumi, Gunma, Japan. Journal of
Sustainable Tourism. DOI: 10.1080/09669582.2015.1122015.
4. Walton, Z., Poudyal, N., Hepinstall-Cymerman, J., Johnson-Gaither, C., & Boley, B. (Published Online).
Exploring the role of forest resources in reducing community vulnerability to the heat effects of climate
change. Forest Policy and Economics. DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2015.09.001
5. Woosnam, K., Maruyama, & Boley, B. (2016). Perceptions of the ‘Other’ residents: Implications for
attitudes of tourism development focused on the minority ethnic group. Journal of Travel and Tourism
Marketing. 33(5), 567-580.
6. Boley, B. & Green, G. (2016). Ecotourism and natural resource conservation: The ‘potential’ for a
sustainable symbiotic relationship. Journal of Ecotourism, 15(1), 36-50.
7. Boley, B. & Johnson Gaither, C. (2016). Exploring Empowerment within the Gullah Geechee Cultural
Heritage Corridor: Implications for heritage tourism development in the Lowcountry. Journal of Heritage
Tourism. 11(2), 155-176.
8. Nickerson, N., Jorgenson, J., & Boley, B. (2016). Are sustainable tourists a higher spending market?
Tourism Management. 54, 170-177.
9. Ayscue*, E., Boley, B., & Mertzlufft*, C. (2016). Mobile technology and resident attitude research. Tourism
Management, 52, 559-562. [Research Note]
10. Boley, B., Maruyama, N., & Woosnam, K. (2015). Measuring empowerment in an Eastern context:
Findings from Japan. Tourism Management, 50, 112-122.
Denotes work conducted with graduate student
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11. Boley, B. (2015). To travel or not to travel? Both have implications for sustainable tourism**. Tourism
Planning and Development, 12(2), 208-224.
12. Boley, B., McGehee, N., Perdue, R., & Long, P. (2014). Empowerment and resident attitudes toward
tourism: Strengthening the theoretical foundation through a Weberian lens. Annals of Tourism Research.
49, 33-50.
13. Boley, B., & McGehee, N. (2014) Measuring empowerment: Developing and validating the Resident
Empowerment through Tourism Scale (RETS). Tourism Management. 45, 85-94.
14. Knollenberg, W., McGehee, N., Boley, B., & Clemmons, D. (2014). Motivation-based transformative
learning and potential volunteer tourists: Facilitating more sustainable outcomes. Journal of Sustainable
Tourism, 22(6), 922-941.
15. Boley, B. & Uysal, M. (2013/2014‡). Competitive synergy through triple bottom line sustainability:
Evidence from three hospitality case studies. Tourism and Hospitality Research. 13(4): 226-238.
16. Boley, B. & Nickerson, N. (2013). Profiling geotravelers: An a priori segmentation identifying and
defining sustainable travelers using the Geotraveler Tendency Scale (GTS). Journal of Sustainable
Tourism. 21(2): 314-330.
17. Boley, B., Magnini, V., & Tuten, T. (2013). Social media picture posting and souvenir purchase behavior:
Some initial findings. Tourism Management, 37: 27-30. [Research Note]
18. McGehee, N.G., Boley, B., Hallo, J., McGee, J., Norman, W., Goetcheus, C., & Oh, Chi-Ok (2013). Doing
Sustainability: An application of an inter-disciplinary and mixed-method approach. Journal of Sustainable
Tourism. 21(3): 355-375.
19. Boley, B. (2011). Sustainability in hospitality and tourism education: Towards an integrated curriculum.
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education. 23(4): 22-30.
20. Boley, B., Nickerson, N., & Bosak, K. (2011). Measuring geotourism: Developing and testing the
Geotraveler Tendency Scale (GTS). Journal of Travel Research. 50(5): 567-578.
21. Bosak, K., Boley, B., & Zaret, K. (2010) Deconstructing the “Crown of the Continent”: Power, politics and
the process of creating National Geographic’s geotourism mapguides. Tourism Geographies. 12(3), 460-
480.
BOOK CHAPTERS (2)
1. Boley, B, & *Ayscue, E. (2016). Socio-cultural impacts of hotel chain on destinations. In M. Ivanova, S.
Ivanov, and V. Magnini (Eds.), Handbook of Hotel Chain Management. Routledge. Accepted on January
29, 2015.
2. Boley, B. & Perdue, R. (2012). Destination management, competitiveness and quality of life: A review of
literature and research agenda. In M. Uysal, R. Perdue, & M.J. Sirgy (eds.). Handbook of Tourism and
Quality of Life Research. (515-528). NY: Springer.
MANUSCRIPTS UNDER REVIEW (7)
1. Woosnam, K., Maruyama, M., Boley, B., & Erul, E. Stereotypes and perceived solidarity in ethnic enclave
tourism. Journal of Tourism and Cultural Change. Revision submitted on May 11, 2016.
** Article selected for inclusion in Taylor and Francis’ collection of articles on The Economics of Travel & Tourism ‡ Article accepted February 27, 2014 and published online in March 2014, but placed in a 2013 volume.
*Denotes work conducted with graduate student
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2. Strzelecka, M., Boley, B., & Strzelecka, C. Empowerment and resident support for tourism in rural Central
and Eastern Europe (CEE): The case of Pomerania, Poland. Journal of Sustainable Tourism. Revision
submitted on July 6, 2016.
3. Boley, B., & Strzelecka, M. Towards a Universal Measure of 'Support for Tourism.’ Annals of Tourism
Research. Submitted on March 29, 2016 [Research Note].
4. Holdridge, G., Sarmiento, F., Birch, S., Boley, B., Reap, J., Macdonald, E., Rhodes, L., Ferreira, S.,
Navarro, M, Franklin, D., Hitchner, S., Schelhas, J. Feeding futures framed: Rediscovering biocultural
diversity in foods and farming of the Americas. PNAS-Plus Submitted on April 6, 2016.
5. Maruyama, N., Woosnam, K., & Boley, B. Who is ethnic neighborhood tourism for anyway? Considering
perspectives of the dominant cultural group. Current Issues in Tourism. Submitted on April 28, 2016.
6. Maruyama, N., Woosnam, K., & Boley, B. Resident Attitudes toward Ethnic Neighborhood Tourism
(ENT): Perspectives of ethnicity and empowerment. Tourism Geographies. Submitted on May 28, 2016.
7. Boley, B. Strzelecka, M., & Woosnam, K. Personal Economic Benefits from Tourism: Towards a
Universal Measure. Journal of Travel Research. Submitted on July 5, 2016.
MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS (3)
1. Strzelecka, M., Boley, B., & Woosnam, K. (In Progress). Place attachment and empowerment. Target
Journal: Annals of Tourism Research.
2. Boley, B. Jordan, E., Kline, C. & Knollenberg, W. (In Progress). Measuring the Social Return from
Tourism. Target Journal: Tourism Management.
3. Jordan, E. Boley, B. Knollenberg, W. & Kline, C. (In Progress). Predictors of intention to travel to Cuba:
An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior. Target Journal: TBD.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (31, presenter italicized)
1. Boley, B., Strzelecka, M., & Woosnam, K. (2016). Measuring Resident Perceptions of Economically
Benefiting from Tourism. Presented at the 47th Travel and Tourism Research Association Annual
Conference in Vail, Co. June 14-16, 2016.
2. Ayscue, E*, Boley, B., Maruyama, N., & Woosnam, K. (2016). Testing for Gender Discrepancies Using the
Resident Empowerment through Tourism Scale. Presented at the 47th Travel and Tourism Research
Association Annual Conference in Vail, Co. June 14-16, 2016.
3. Strzelecka, M., Boley, B., & Stezelecka, C. (2016). Empowerment’s Influence on Resident Support for
Tourism in Rural Central and Eastern Europe. Presented at the 47th Travel and Tourism Research
Association Annual Conference in Vail, Co. June 14-16, 2016.
4. Ayscue, E*. & Boley, B. (2016). Airbnb: Assessing Its Engagement and Sustainability in Athens, GA.
Presented at the Graduate Student Colloquium within the 47th Travel and Tourism Research Association
Annual Conference in Vail, Co. June 14-16, 2016.
5. Palardy*, N., Boley, B., & Johnson Gaither, C. (2016). Resident attitudes toward urban greenways:
Evidence from Atlanta’s Beltline Trail. Presented as a poster at the 38th annual Southeastern Recreation
* Denotes work conducted with graduate student
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Research (SERR) Conference in Asheville, NC, March 20-22, 2016.
6. Ayscue*, E. & Boley, B. (2016). Airbnb, sustainability, and the shared economy in Athens, GA. Presented
as a poster at the 38th annual Southeastern Recreation Research (SERR) Conference in Asheville, NC,
March 20-22, 2016.
7. Fulmer*, A., Boley, B., & Green, G. (2016). Importance performance analysis of the 2016 USDA Forest
Service Radio Use Survey. Presented as a poster at the 38th annual Southeastern Recreation Research
(SERR) Conference in Asheville, NC, March 20-22, 2016.
8. Ayscue*, E., Boley, B., Maruyama, N. and Woosnam, K.. (2016). Gender and empowerment: assessing
discrepancies using the resident empowerment through tourism scale. Presented as a poster at the 2016
Warnell Graduate Student Symposium in Athens, GA, January 20-22, 2016.
9. Maruyama, N., Woosnam, K., and Boley, B. (2015). Residents’ Attitudes towards Tourism: Considering
Empowerment and Ethnicity. Presented at the 2015 Asia Pacific Travel and Tourism Research
Associations’ (TTRA APac) Annual Conference in Tokyo, Japan (December 4-6, 2015).
10. Maruyama, N., Woosnam, K., and Boley, B. (2015). Ethnic Neighborhood Tourism and the Dominant
Ethnic Group: Qualitative Findings in Japan. Presented at the 2015 Asia Pacific Travel and Tourism
Research Associations’ (TTRA APac) Annual Conference in Tokyo, Japan (December 4-6, 2015).
11. Boley, B., McGehee, N., and Hammet, A.L. (2015). Importance-performance analysis (IPA) of resident
attitudes toward local sustainable tourism initiatives. Presented at the 46th Travel and Tourism Research
Association Annual Conference in Portland Oregon (June 15-17, 2015).
12. Maruyama, N., Woosnam, K., and Boley, B. (2015). Ethnic Enclave Tourism and Empowerment of
Residents: the Case of Brazilian and Japanese Residents in Oizumi, Japan. Presented at the Advances in
Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management (AHTMM) conference in Beppu, Japan, June 18-21,
2015.
13. Ayscue§, E., Boley, B., and Mertzlufft*, C. (2015). A new approach to measuring distance effects on
resident attitudes toward tourism. Presented as a poster at the 46th Travel and Tourism Research
Association Annual Conference in Portland Oregon (June 15-17, 2015).
14. Ayscue*, E., Boley, B., and Mertzlufft*, C. (2015) Mapping Resident Attitudes toward Tourism:
Opportunities to Blend Traditional Survey Methods with Smart Phone Technologies and Geographic
Information Systems (GIS). Presented at the 37th annual Southeastern Recreation Research (SERR)
Conference in Asheville, NC, March 22-24, 2015.
15. Fulmer*, A., Boley, B., and Green, G. (2015). Employee perception of radio training: Analysis of the 2010
United States Forest Service radio use questionnaire. Presented at the 37th annual Southeastern Recreation
Research (SERR) Conference in Asheville, NC, March 22-24, 2015.
16. Ayscue*, E., Boley, B., Mertzlufft*, C. (2015). A New Approach to Measuring Distance Effects on Resident
Attitudes toward Tourism: Blending Traditional Survey Methods with Smart Phone Technologies and GIS.
Presented as a poster at the 2015 Warnell Graduate Student Symposium in Athens, GA, February 18-20,
2015.
17. Boley, B. (2015). To Travel or Not To Travel: When Sustainable Tourism Causes Conflict between Local
and Global Sustainability. Presented at UGA’s 2015 Sustainability Science Symposium in Athens, GA on
January 23, 2015.
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18. Perdue, RR., McGehee, N.G., Knollenberg, W., and Boley, B. (2014). Strategic Planning for Destination
Competitiveness: A Comparison of USA and Australia / New Zealand. Paper presented at the 2014 New
Zealand Tourism and Hospitality Research Conference in Hamilton, NZ (December 9-12, 2014).
19. Boley, B. (2014). Sustainable Tourism and Indigenous Food Cultivation: The Potential for a Symbiotic
Sustainable Relationship (2014). Abstract published in the proceedings of the Southeast Division of the
Association of American Geographers (SEDAAG) and presented at their annual meeting in Athens, GA,
November 23-25, 2014.
20. Boley, B., and McGehee, N. (2014). Psychological Empowerment as Good Policy for Governance:
Implications for Resident Attitudes toward Tourism, Destination Competitiveness and Sustainability. Paper
presented at the BEST EN Think Tank XIV: Politics, Policy and Governance in Sustainable Tourism;
University of Ljubljana, Slovenia (June 23-26, 2014).
21. Boley, B., McGehee, N., Perdue, R., and Long, P. (2014). Empowerment’s influence on resident attitudes
toward tourism: An application of the Resident Empowerment through Tourism Scale (RETS). Paper
presented at the 45th Travel and Tourism Research Association Annual Conference in Brugge, Belgium
(June 18-20, 2014).
22. McGehee, N.G., Knollengberg, W., Boley, B., and Perdue, R. (2014). The Role of Social Capital in
Destination Strategic Planning. Paper presented at the 45th Travel and Tourism Research Association
Annual Conference in Brugge, Belgium (June 18-20, 2014).
23. Perdue, RR., McGehee, N.G., Knollenberg, W., and Boley, B. (2014). Strategic Planning for Destination
Competitiveness: Issues and Concerns from the Virginia Tourism Corporation Experience. Paper presented
at the 2014 Advances in Destination Management Conference in St. Gallen, Switzerland (June 10-13,
2014)
24. Boley, B. and McGehee, N.G. (2014). The Importance of Being in the Field for Resident Attitude Research:
Lessons Learned from a Door-to-Door Data Collecting Experience. Paper presented at the 2014 Annual
Southeastern Travel and Tourism Research Association (SETTRA) Conference; Lexington, KY (March 24-
25).
25. Boley, B. and McGehee, N.G. (2014). For the love of money or power? Investigating the divergent
influences economically benefiting and empowerment have on support for tourism. Paper presented at the
36th Annual Southeastern Recreation Research (SERR) Conference; Asheville, NC (March 30- April 1).
26. Knollenberg, W., Boley, B., McGehee, N., and Clemmons, D. (2013). Potential volunteer tourists’
expectations of transformative learning opportunities. Paper presented at the 44th Travel and Tourism
Research Association Annual Conference; Kansas City, MO.
27. Boley, B. (2012). Sustainable tourism: To travel or not to travel? Paper presented at the BEST EN Think
Tank XII: Mobilities and Sustainable Tourism; Gréoux les Bains, Provence, France.
28. Magnini, V., McGehee, N., and Boley, B. (2012). Using the childhood memory elicitation technique to
understand destination image. Poster presented at the 43rd Annual Travel and Tourism Research
Association (TTRA) Conference; Virginia Beach, VA.
29. Boley, B. (2012). Nature-based tourism, natural resources, and destination competitiveness: The potential
for a sustainable symbiotic relationship. Paper presented at the 2012 Annual Southeastern Travel and
Tourism Research Association (SETTRA) Conference; Tunica, MS.
30. Boley, B., and Nickerson, N. (2011). Geotravelers as marketable segments. Paper presented at the 2011
Annual Southeastern Travel and Tourism Research Association (SETTRA) Conference; Destin, FL.
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31. Boley, B. Nickerson, N. and Bosak, K. (2009). A critical examination exploring the differences between
geotourism and ecotourism. Paper presented at the 40th Annual Travel and Tourism Research Association
(TTRA) Conference; Honolulu, Hawaii.
TECHNICAL PAPERS AND REPORTS (8)
1. Boley, B. Perdue, R., McGehee, N., and Knollenberg, W. (2012). Strategic planning for tourism
destinations: Understanding the benefits and return on investment. Project report for the Virginia Tourism
Corporation.
2. McGehee, N., Perdue, R., Knollenberg, W., and Boley, B. (2012). Successes and challenges in strategic
planning. Project report for the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
3. Boley, B. (2011). Ecotourism in the Institute of Forestry’s Curriculum. Project report for the Memorial
Center of Excellence Project at the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara, Nepal.
4. McGehee, N.G., Perdue, R.R., Boley, B., Sink, L., and Magnini, V. (2010) Enhancing the competitiveness
of the Virginia tourism industry: A blueprint for strategic planning and development. Project report for the
Virginia Tourism Corporation.
5. Boley, B. (2009). Geotourism in the Crown of the Continent: Developing and testing the Geotourism
Survey Instrument (GSI). Unpublished Master’s Thesis. Department of Society and Conservation in the
College of Forestry and Conservation; University of Montana.
6. Boley, B. and Nickerson, N. (2009). Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Study. Project report for the
Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR).
7. Boley, B. and Nickerson, N. (2009). Geotourism in the Crown of the Continent. Project report for the
Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR).
8. Boley, B. and Nickerson, N. (2008). Niche news: Geotourism traveler characteristics. Project report for the
Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR).
INVITED PRESENTATIONS (5; non-refereed; presenter is italicized)
1. Boley, B. (2016). To Travel or Not To Travel? Conflicts between Local and Global Sustainability. Brown
bag lunch presentation at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute- University of Georgia.
2. Boley, B. (2014). Tourism is serious business for Athens-Clarke County: Examining tourism ROI. Presented
at the Athens Convention and Visitor Bureau’s Annual Meeting. Athens, GA
3. Perdue, R., Boley, B., and McGehee, N. (2012). Strategic planning for destination competitiveness: Issues
and concerns from the Virginia Tourism Corporation experience. Presented at TTRA Europe’s Annual
Conference; Bilbao, Spain
4. Boley, B. (2009). Geotourism in the Crown of the Continent. Presentation presented at the “Regards to
Rural” Conference hosted by Rural Development Initiatives; Salem, OR.
5. Boley, B. (2008). Geotourism Traveler Characteristics. Presentation presented to the Crown of the
Continent Geotourism Stewardship Council Meeting; Fernie, British Columbia, Canada.
6. Boley, B. (2008). Geotourism in the Crown of the Continent. Presentation presented to the Southwest
Alberta Regional Alliance; Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada.
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GRANTS AND CONTRACTS (14 submitted; 6 awarded for total of $229,193)
1. Jennings, C., Irwin, B., and Boley, B. “Assessment of Trout Management in Georgia.” Georgia Department
of Natural Resources. $149,193 (Awarded).
2. Boley, B. and Woosnam, K. “Authenticity and Residents Attitudes towards Tourism in the Bavarian Town
of Helen, GA.” Submitted on January 28, 2016 as a Junior Faculty Research Grants (FRGs), University of
Georgia. $7,550 (Unfunded).
3. Boley, B., Martin, J., Green, G., & Cline, M. “Spatially-explicit Modeling of Landowner’ Attitudes and
Willingness to Cooperate with Grassland Conservation.” Submitted on March 11, 2016 to Jim Giocomo of
the American Bird Conservancy- Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture. $59,974 (Unfunded).
4. Green, G. and Boley, B. (2016). “An Examination of Forest Service Employee’s Radio Use: Employee’s
Attitudes, Perceptions and Behavior Concerning Radio Use (Phase II).” USDA Forest Service.
$16,000 (Awarded)
5. Boley, B. (2015). “A Preliminary Investigation into the social, economic and environmental complexities
surrounding Atlanta’s BeltLine Trail.” Submitted to the USDA Forest Service as a proposal for a Joint
Venture with Dr. Cassandra Johnson Gaither as the FS Cooperator. $15,000 (Awarded).
6. Irwin, B., Boley, B, and Wilberg, M. “Evaluation of Alternative Management Strategies for South Atlantic
Red Snapper.” National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Fisheries Initiative
(MARFIN). $502,190 (Unfunded)
7. Boley, B., Welch-Devine, M., and Thompson, J. “Savvy marketing or selling out? Negotiating trade-offs
inherent in economic diversification strategies.” Center for Integrated Conservation Research’s (CICR)
Faculty Research Development Grant, University of Georgia. $2,000 (Unfunded)
8. Welch-Devine, M., Thompson, J., and Boley, B. “Savvy marketing or selling out? Negotiating trade-offs
inherent in economic diversification strategies.” Junior Faculty Research Grants (FRGs) in the Sciences,
University of Georgia. $5,897 (Unfunded)
9. Green, G. and Boley, B. (2014). “An Examination of Forest Service Employee’s Radio Use: Employee’s
Attitudes, Perceptions and Behavior Concerning Radio Use.” A challenge cost share agreement between
the USDA Forest Service and The University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. $40,000 (Awarded)
10. Boley, B. (2014) “A Preliminary Investigation into the Gullah Geechee’s Attitudes Toward Tourism
Development. Submitted to the USDA Forest Service as a proposal for a Joint Venture with Dr. Cassandra
Johnson Gaither as the FS Cooperator. $5,000 (Awarded)
11. Thompson, J., Welch-Divine, M., & Boley, B. (2014). “Agriculture, policy, and economic diversification in
sustainable food systems: A case study from the Basque province of Soule.” Food and Agricultural
Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship (NNF) (Unfunded)
12. Fausto, S. (P.I), Rhodes, L., Reap, J., Franklin, D., Naher, L., Ferreira, S., Goetcheus, C., McDonald, E.,
Navarro, M., Nazarea, V., Hitchner, S., Dwivedi, P., Shelhas, J., & Boley, B. 2014). “Quinoa: a proxy for
climate change adaptation and sustainability in South America." Interdisciplinary Proposal Development
Program, Office of the Vice President of Research, The University of Georgia. $48,000 (Unfunded)
13. Boley, B. and Johnson-Gaither, C. (2014). “Investigating the Gullah Geechee of Sapelo Island’s Attitudes
towards Tourism Development.” Junior Faculty Research Grants (FRGs) in the Sciences, University of
Georgia $8,300 (Unfunded)
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14. Magnini, V., McGehee, N. and Boley, B. (2011). “Generating Valuable Branding Information as an Input
to Virginia Tourism’s Strategic Plan: Applying the Childhood Memory Elicitation Technique” Travel and
Tourism Research Association. $4,000 (Awarded)
MEDIA (4)
1. Wallet Hub- Ask the Experts: Tips for Saving on Summer Travel. https://wallethub.com/edu/best-summer-
travel-destinations/3792/#b-bynum-boley
2. UGA Research (Spring 2016). Tourists to the rescue: Travelers key to protecting natural lands.
http://ugaresearch.uga.edu/2016/05/10/tourists-to-the-rescue/
3. UGA Today (January 26, 2016). Ecotourism, natural resource conservation proposed as allies to protect
natural landscapes. http://news.uga.edu/releases/article/ecotourism-natural-resource-conservation-allies-
0116/
4. UGA Magazine (March 2016; Vol, 95, No.2). Ecotourism may protect natural landscapes.
http://www.ugamagazine.uga.edu/?/issue/march-2016
5. Athens Banner-Herald (October 3, 2014). Athens ranks high in tourism, notes UGA professor.
http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2014-10-02/athens-ranks-high-tourism-notes-uga-professor
TEACHING
COURSES TAUGHT
University of Georgia, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
NRRT 1100e: Introduction to Travel and Tourism (2 sections; 87-150 students).
Course description- This course is a survey of travel and tourism in a global context. Students become acquainted
with the economic, socio-cultural, demographic, and environmental impacts that tourism has on the world
community. Special emphasis is placed on issues faced by tourism developers in businesses and governments of all
sizes.
NRRT 5900/7900: Ecotourism and Sustainable Development (2 sections; 10-25 students)
Course description- This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the topic of tourism and to
provide a broad discussion of what constitutes sustainable tourism from non-sustainable tourism. The discussion of
sustainable tourism is centered on tourism’s positive and negative impacts across the triple bottom line
(environmental, socio-cultural, and economic sustainability). Specific strategies to minimize these negative impacts
and to facilitate their positive impact is the primary objective of the class.
NRRT 4400: Resource Management and Entrepreneurship (3 sections; 10-20 students)
Course description- This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts, principles and
approaches to operating commercial recreation and tourism business in both public and private natural resource
settings. After completion of this course, students will have gained the knowledge and entrepreneurial skills needed
to analyze market conditions, find gaps in recreation and tourism offerings, and capitalize on these gaps by creating
business plans aimed towards attracting investors
FANR 4500: Senior Project (1 section; 6 students)
Course description- Senior project is the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resource’s capstone class. It
involves students identifying natural resource management problems and working with clients to development
objective and management alternatives to solve the problem.
FANR/MARS 1100: Natural Resource Conservation (1 section; 60 students)
Course description- This course introduces students to general principles and contemporary issues related to how we
use and protect a variety of natural resources on the planet. Topics include ecology and management of wildlife,
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fish, forests, and rangelands; natural resources recreation and tourism; conservation of water, wetlands, and soil
resources; and renewable and non-renewable energy (Co-instructed with Dr. Susan Wilde).
NRRT 8980: Research/Theories of Human Dimensions, Recreation & Tourism (2 sections; ~10 students)
This seminar-style course is designed to provide graduate students with an opportunity to learn about specific
research and theories related to the human dimensions of natural resources, outdoor recreation participation and
trends, and sustainable tourism. This course also reviews and critiques the various research approaches and designs
used within these fields of study.
Virginia Tech, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
HTM 2454: Introduction to Travel and Tourism Management (5 sections- 911 students)
Course description- This course is a comprehensive overview of tourism concepts and philosophies from an
international perspective. The course is taught in a distance learning-online format and is an area 7 general studies
course; teacher of record.
HTM 3484: Socio-cultural Impacts of Tourism (2 sections-69 students);
Course description- This course is an advanced elective in hospitality and tourism management. The class focuses
on the interplay between tourism and other major elements of society, such as the environment, politics, community,
race/ethnicity, and culture. HTM 3484 is an area 3 general studies course; teacher of record.
Course Evaluations
University Course Class
Size Semester/Yr
Overall
rating of the
Instructor
UGA NRRT1100E: Introduction to Travel and Tourism 154 Spring 2016 4.91
UGA NRRT 4400: Resource Management & Entrepreneurship 14 Spring 2015 4.41
UGA FYOS1001: First Year Odyssey Tourism Around the World 15 Fall 2015 4.81
UGA NRRT1100E: Introduction to Travel and Tourism 87 Fall 2015 4.81
UGA NRRT 5900/7900: Ecotourism & Sustainable Development 12 Fall 2015 4.71
UGA FANR 4500: Senior Project 6 Spring 2015 4.81
UGA FANR/MARS 1100: Natural Resource Conservation 79 Spring 2015 4.41
UGA NRRT 8980: NRRT Graduate Seminar 15 Spring 2015 4.31
UGA NRRT 4400: Resource Management & Entrepreneurship 13 Spring 2015 4.41
UGA NRRT 5900/7900: Ecotourism & Sustainable Development 22 Fall 2014 4.91
UGA NRRT 8980: NRRT Graduate Seminar 15 Fall 2014 4.81
UGA NRRT 4400: Resource Management & Entrepreneurship 24 Spring 2014 4.21
Virginia Tech HTM 2454: Introduction to Travel and Tourism 224 Fall 2012 4.62
Virginia Tech HTM 2454: Introduction to Travel and Tourism 28 Summer 2012 4.62
Virginia Tech HTM 2454: Introduction to Travel and Tourism 213 Spring 2012 4.32
Virginia Tech HTM 3484: Socio-cultural Impacts of Tourism 31 Spring 2012 3.92
Virginia Tech HTM 2454: Introduction to Travel and Tourism 226 Fall 2011 4.32
Virginia Tech HTM 3484: Socio-cultural Impacts of Tourism 38 Spring 2011 4.22
Virginia Tech HTM 2454: Introduction to Travel and Tourism 220 Fall 2010 4.53
Total Students 1,436 Average 4.5 1 Question reads “Considering all factors, the instructor should be commended for his/her efforts in this course.
Mean score; based on scale of 1-5, where 1= Not True and 5= Very True 2Mean score; based on scale of 1-5, where 1=Unsatisfactory and 5= Excellent 3Calculated on 4 point scale and then change to represent a 5 point scale
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INVITED LECTURES
Fall 2014, 2015, FANR 1200: Natural History of Georgia at the University of Georgia. Title of lecture: “Positive
and Negative Ecological Impacts of Tourism in GA,” course instructor Dr. Gary Grossman.
Fall 2014, SOCI 3330: On the Road: Sociology of Travel and Tourism at the University of Georgia. Title of
lecture: “On the Road to Sustainable Tourism,” course instructor Mr. Todd Krohn.
Spring 2012, Graduate Seminar for Masters of Sustainable Tourism at East Carolina University. Title of lecture:
“Making the Most of Graduate Classes”; course administrator Dr. Pat Long
Fall 2011, PWM 356: Wildlife Management and Eco-tourism at Institute of Forestry, Nepal. Title of lecture
“Geotourism in the Crown of the Continent”; course administrator Mr. Suresh Shrestha
Fall 2011, SFM 752: Statistical Methods and Data Management at Institute of Forestry, Nepal. Title of lecture
“Geotourism in the Crown of the Continent” (focus on survey methodology and multivariate statistics);
course administrator Dr. Bir Bahadur Khanal Chhetri
STUDENT ADVISING & RESEARCH
Student(s) Degree School Status Topic/Title Role
Emily Ayscue Ph.D. Warnell Continuing TBD Chair
Nathan Palardy M.S. Warnell Continuing TBD Chair
Alexandra Fulmer M.S. Warnell Continuing TBD Co-Chair
Hailey Yondo M.S. Warnell Continuing Human dimensions of Trout Management
in Georgia
Co-Chair
Jake Knox M.N.R. Warnell Completed,
Spring 2016
N/A Committee
member
Brittney Lie Tjauw
Stephanie Lightsey
Joanna Clement
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Spring 2016
Senior Project: “Educational Management
Plan for Bear Hollow Zoo”
Committee
member
Connor Mcdonald
Adam Hildebrant
Kylie Squire
Chris Silcox
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Spring 2016
Senior Project: "A Multiresource
Management Plan for the Center Church
Tract in Oglethorpe, Georgia”
Committee
member
Chandler Lipman,
Camilla Sherman
Emily Ferral
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Spring 2016
Senior Project: “Restoration Plan for Lake
Herrick Beach and Oconee Forest Park"
Committee
member
Forrest Burks,
Jennifer Doolan,
Sonia Vail
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Fall 2015
Senior Project- “Trail Evaluation and
Nuisance Wildlife Control for Camp
Kiwanis, Boys and Girls Club of Metro
Atlanta”
Committee
member
Emily Bilcik,
Kathryn Buffington,
Brittany Nesbitt
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Fall 2015
Senior Project- “Evaluation of the Science
Box Outreach Program for the Georgia
Museum of Natural History”
Committee
member
Seth Crew M.N.R. Warnell Completed,
Spring 2015
N/A Committee
member
David Guzman
Andrew Rogers
David Subers
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Spring 2015
Senior Project- “Plan to increase
recreational use at Ben Burton Park”
Instructor
Kristen Black
Aurora Geoghagan
Giles Moree
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Spring 2015
Senior Project- “Management plan for
timber, wildlife benefits, and a trail for
persons with disabilities for Seven
Generations Farm in Carlton, GA”
Committee
member
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Student(s) Degree School Status Topic/Title Role
Emily Ansley
Daniel Kerber
Will Rhinehart
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Spring 2015
Development plan for effective promotion
of outdoor recreation destinations in
Athens, GA
Instructor
Joey Robinson M.N.R. Warnell Completed,
Spring 2015
N/A Committee
member
Zack Walton M.S. Warnell Completed,
Summer 2014
“Understanding the role of forest resources
in reducing community vulnerability to
heat effects of climate change”
Committee
member
Alexandra Fulmer B.S. Warnell Completed,
Fall 2014 Senior Thesis- “Employee Perception of
Radio Training: Analysis of the 2010
United States Forest Service Radio Use
Questionnaire”
Chair
Jennifer Belk,
Morgan Blakenship
Lauren Lacefield
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Fall 2014
Senior Project- “Wildlife, Equestrian, and
Camping Management Plan for Mary
Simpson, Oconee County, Georgia
Committee
member
Alex Dye
Westley Hester
Colin Threlkeld
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Fall 2014
Senior Project- “Mistletoe State Park:
Increasing Wildlife Viewing
Opportunities”
Committee
member
Mary Gillis
Holy Hildebrant
Mary Reuter
B.S. Warnell Completed,
Fall 2014
Senior Project- “Trail and Wildlife
Recommendations for Daniel Johnson
Nature Preserve-Herbert Taylor Park in
Dekalb County, GA
Committee
member
Billy Betz
Peter Haddon
Scott Hendrickson
B.S. Warnell Completed
Spring 2014
Senior Project- “Outdoor Recreation and
Education Plan for Camp Rainey
Mountain”
Committee
member
SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Editorial board of Journal of Travel Research (appointed 2016)
Ad hoc reviewer: (23)
2015- Journal of Sustainable Tourism X 2
2015- Annals of Tourism Research
2015- Travel and Tourism Research Association’s
Annual Conference
2015- Southeastern Recreation Research Conference
2014- Annals of Tourism Research (x 2)
2014- Journal of Travel Research (x 2)
2014- Sustainability
2014- Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education
2014- Tourism Analysis
2014- Journal of Hospitality, Marketing and
Management
2014- Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
2014- Tourism Planning & Development
2014- Travel and Tourism Research Association’s
Annual Conference
2013- Journal of Travel Research
2013- Annals of Tourism Research
2013- Cornell Hospitality Quarterly
2013- Tourism Management
2013- Tourism Geographies
2012- Current Issues in Tourism
2012- Tourism Analysis
2011- Journal of Sustainable Tourism
Other types of professional service
Co-Chair with Dr. Gary Green of the 2014 Southeastern Recreation Research Conference held in Asheville, NC.
Student Volunteer at the 43rd Annual TTRA Conference in Virginia Beach, VA
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UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Warnell representative for the University’s Facilitates Committee (Fall 2014-present)
Warnell representative for Spring Commencement (Spring 2014)
Usher for Virginia Tech’s Commencement Ceremony (Spring 2010, 2011, 2012)
DEPARTAMENTAL SERVICE
Search committee member for open NRRT position (Spring 2015-present)
Warnell’s Strategic Planning Committee (Fall 2015-present)
Warnell liaison to Sandy Creek Nature Center (Fall 2015-present)
Warnell’s Graduate Affairs Committee (2015-present)
Warnell’s Undergraduate Affairs Committee (2014-present)
Warnell’s Honor and Awards Committee (2015-present)
Invited panelists a discussion on the “Future of the Natural Resource Field: Funding Issues, Retirement and
Innovation” held in conjunction with Warnell’s Graduate Student Symposium
Judge of oral presentations for the Warnell Graduate Student Symposium (2014, 2015)
Judge of oral presentation for the Integrative Conservation Ph.D. program’s (ICON) Symposium on Integrative
Conservation
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Deacon Team Member, Athens, GA (2015-present)
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Sunday School Teacher, Blacksburg, VA (2011-2012)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia, Mentor, Radford, VA (2010-2012) All Souls Missoula Church, Launch Team Member, Missoula, MT (2008)
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
August 2013 to December 2013
Postdoctoral Research Associate: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Department of Hospitality and
Tourism Management, Blacksburg, VA.
Duties include conducting research with HTM Faculty and submitting manuscripts for publication in academic
journals.
October 2013 to November 2013
Research Scholar: Innovation for Agricultural Training and Education (innovATE), Office of International
Research, Education and Development (OIRED). Blacksburg, VA.
Duties include compiling reports on the status of agricultural training and education for developing countries, as
well as collaborating on research projects with other the innovATE team members.
August 2009 to May 2013
Graduate Research Assistant/Instructor/Teaching Assistant: Virginia Polytechnic and State University, Department
of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Blacksburg, VA.
Advisor: Dr. Nancy McGehee (Associate Professor)
Research Assistant duties included working on various projects for the Virginia Tourism Corporation. Specific
duties included report preparation and presentation to granting agents, data collection, literature review
development, and the writing of academic papers.
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Instructor/Teaching Assistant duties included teaching “Introduction to Travel and Tourism Management” (HTM
2454) and “Socio-cultural Impacts of Tourism” (HTM 3484), as well as being a teaching assistant for Socio-cultural
Impacts of Tourism (HTM 3484)
August 2007 to May 2009
Graduate Research Assistant: University of Montana, Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR),
Missoula, Montana.
Advisor: Dr. Norma Nickerson (Research Professor)
Duties included designing and implementing a survey on Geotourism in Montana, Alberta, and British Columbia
based upon National Geographic’s “Crown of the Continent” mapguide, as well as working on various projects
within the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR) office.
PRACTICAL EXPEREINCE
September 2006 to February 2009
Recruitment Assistant, American Universities International Programs (AUIP), Missoula, MT and Athens, GA
Presented study abroad information about New Zealand, Australia and Fiji to college classes and
fraternities/sororities at the University of Montana and the University of Georgia
Winter 2006-2007 & 2010- 2011 Sales Associate and Office Assistant. Wilderness Ventures, Jackson, Wyoming.
Responsible for going across the country and recruiting potential students for summer wilderness trips. Presented
numerous presentations across the country to encourage students to participate in the various outdoor experiences
offered by Wilderness Ventures.
Summer 2005, 2006, & 2007
Wilderness Educator/Leader, Wilderness Ventures, Jackson, Wyoming
Leader of 10 teenagers on month long outdoor expeditions. Conducted four expeditions over three years, which
required planning all of the meals, budget, and outdoor activities.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Fall 2015
Letter from President Morehead acknowledging that David Guzman mentioned me as his most influential professor
Summer 2015
Office of Sustainability Faculty Development Grant ($500)
Summer 2014
Accepted in the University of Georgia’s Teaching Academy Fellows Program (TAFP)
Fall 2012
Nominee for the Pamplin College of Business Graduate Student Teaching Award
Nominated by the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management for the Pamplin College of Business
Graduate Student Teaching Award/
Spring 2012
Virginia Tech Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) Travel Fund Program
Awarded to graduate students to help cover the expenses of presenting at academic conferences
Award Amount: $460.00
Spring 2011
Warren Holtzman Award for Research Excellence
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Awarded to a graduate student in hospitality and tourism management who demonstrates graduate research
excellence. Award amount: $1818.18
Spring 2006
Rotary Top 12
Awarded by the Rotary Club of Athens, GA to the top student in each of the University of Georgia’s 12 schools
Spring 2006
Robert E. Lee Scholarship
Award to members of the Kappa Alpha Order for all around service, GPA, and leadership
Spring 2006
Southeastern Society of American Foresters Scholarship
Awarded annually to a student member of the Society of American Foresters (SAF)
Spring 2005
William Thompson Scholarship
Awarded to a new student entering the professional forestry program in UGA’s Warnell School of Forest resources
HONOR SOCEITY MEMBERSHIPS
Phi Kappa Phi
Alpha Zeta
Xi Sigma Pi National Forestry Honor Society
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REFERENCES
Nancy Gard McGehee, Ph.D.
Associate Professor in Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Virginia Tech
362 Wallace Hall (0429)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540)-231-1201
Richard Roy Perdue, Ph.D.
Department Head and Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Virginia Tech
362 Wallace Hall (0429)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-5515
Norma Nickerson, Ph.D.
Research Professor; Director of the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research
Department of Society and Conservation
The University of Montana
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
(406)-243-2328