Recreation & Leisure Faculty

Valerie J. Gin
Department Chair
Recreation & Leisure

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B.S. Greenville College
M.S. Eastern Illinois University
Ed.D. Boston University

After coaching collegiate volleyball and softball for thirteen years, Dr. Gin continues her love and interest in sport through researching and writing in sport ethics. She enjoys researching with students and creating engaging interactive class projects. Dr. Gin is an active member of the International Sport Coalition and a lecturer at the International Sport Leadership Schools in Stellenbosch South Africa and Chennai India. She, along with Recreation and Leisure Studies alumni, are contributors to www.wired4sport.com, a website community promoting the value of, integrity in, and love of sport.

Margaret A. Hothem
Professor
Recreation & Leisure

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B.S. Malone College
M.A. Morehead State University
Ed.D. Boston University

Dr. Peggy Hothem joined the Gordon College faculty in 1979, and initiated the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies in 1990. Her academic interests include studying the philosophical and cultural integration of leisure, work, time, family and quality of life issues. With Dr. Hothem's network of the recreation profession, students are successfully placed in internships and professional opportunities.

Richard L. Obenschain
Assistant Professor
Recreation & Leisure

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B.A. Lenoir Rhyne College
M.Div. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary