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Tim O’Connell is a Full Professor and Chair of the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department at Brock University. Specializing in outdoor recreation, adventure-based learning, and experiential education, he co-founded Brock BaseCamp, an outdoor orientation program for incoming students. A 3M National Teaching Fellow (2017)—Canada’s top teaching honor—he focuses on reflective practice, outdoor program impacts, and sense of place. His research explores community development through outdoor activities and student perceptions of technology in education.
Education: PhD (specific discipline not stated in text). Professional affiliations include the Association for Experiential Education and Ontario Council of Outdoor Educators. He holds certifications in Wilderness First Responder and Swiftwater Rescue.
Research emphasizes psychological sense of community in outdoor groups, reflective journal efficacy, and pre-school playground design impacts. Over 10 peer-reviewed articles and two books highlight his work, including co-editing Research in Outdoor Education. Current initiatives involve advancing experiential learning methodologies and institutional affinity through outdoor programming.
Awards: 3M National Teaching Fellow (2017). Teaching courses include Outdoor Leadership Theory, Adventure-Based Learning, and Recreation Facilities Management. Active in Brock’s academic leadership, he bridges theory and practice in outdoor education through innovative curriculum design and community engagement.
