Chris Chamberlain Faculty Profile
Chris Chamberlain
Associate Professor, Department Chair
Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism
- E-mail: chris.chamberlain@csueastbay.edu
- Phone: (510) 885-2101
- Office: PE 132
- Vitae: View my CV
Chris has been creating community in the recreation field since 1988 and has served on faculty in the Department of Leadership in Hospitality and Leisure Services at Cal State since 2005. He also currently works as a Program Manager for the City of San Ramon overseeing Aquatics, Teens, Summer Playground Programs and Fitness Runs. In addition Chris has served on the California Park & Recreation Society state board representing several special interest sections as well as serving as the chair of the Curriculum Advisory Committee for the HRT department. He is also a frequent speaker at local, state and national conferences on the topics of leadership and staff development, team building, risk management, and growing a part-time staff.
Chris holds a BA in Liberal Studies, a BS in Recreation Administration and a MPA in Public Management all from Cal State Hayward. He also holds a doctorate from the University of Phoenix in Organizational Leadership.
- BA Liberal Studies; CSU East Bay
- BS Recreation Administration; CSU East Bay
- MPA CSU East Bay
- DM Organizational Leadership; University of Phoenix
Not teaching this semester.
Chamberlain, C. (2011). Find your niche. Park & Rec Business, 3 (12), p. 30-31.
Chamberlain, C. (2010). Building a better lifeguard staff. Parks & Recreation, 45 (11), p. 59-61.
Chamberlain, C. & Shellito, M. T. (2010). Organizational Structure and Administrative Operations. In M. Moiseichik (Ed.), Management of Parks and Recreation Agencies (Rev. 3rd Ed.). Ashburn, VA: National Recreation and Park Association.
Chamberlain, C. (2008). 50 things you can do right now to enhance your recreation agency (Part 1). California Parks and Recreation, 64 (2), p. 48-53.
Chamberlain, C. (2008). 50 things you can do right now to enhance your recreation agency (Part 2). California Parks and Recreation, 64 (3), p.48-52.
Chamberlain, C.J. (2003). Organizational leadership’s influence on social capital accumulation through community-based volunteer programs. Dissertation Abstracts International, 64 (09), 3576. (UMI No. AAT 3106491)
Other Published Works
Chamberlain, C. (2011). Morning Rose. In Nancy M. Johnston (Ed.), Photography Vibes: Best of edition (“Love & Romance”, p. 129). Indianapolis, IN: PMP Design Studio.
Chamberlain, C. (2008). Morning Dew. In J. Tanner (Ed.), Collected Impressions (p. 64). Owings Mills, MD: The International Library of Photography.
Aquatic Power Session- Special Feature “Lifeguard Performance: Measuring results”, CPRS State Conference, with Jim Wheeler and Keith Haase, Sacramento, CA, March 11, 2011
Succession Planning in Challenging Times, CPRS State Conference- HOT TOPIC, with Jim Wheeler Sacramento, CA, March 10, 2011
Top Gun Tools for Success: Building Blocks for Success, CPRS State Conference, with Jim Wheeler, Sacramento, March 9, 2011
Programming and Event Planning: Evaluating Funding Opportunities for Programs and Events- Graduate Level, National Aquatic Management School, San Diego, CA, February 17, 2011
Programming and Event Planning: Developing Optimized Programs and Events- Level II, National Aquatic Management School, San Diego, CA, February 17, 2011
Programming and Event Planning: Understanding Programming, Planning, Marketing, and Evaluating Community-centered Programs and Events- Level I, National Aquatic Management School, San Diego, CA, February 17, 2011
Training Alternatives for Your Lead Staff, Northern California Aquatic Management Association, Sacramento, CA, January 20, 2011
Enhancing your Superhero Skills in Tough Times, CPRS District 1 Fall Workshop, with Jim Wheeler, Suisun, CA, November 18, 2010
101 Special Events and Program Ideas, CPRS District 1 Fall Workshop, with Jim Wheeler, Suisun, CA, November 18, 2010
Training Alternatives for Your Lead Staff, California Aquatic Management School, Lake Arrowhead, CA, October 8, 2010
Enhancing your Superhero Skills in Tough Times, California Aquatic Management School, Lake Arrowhead, CA, October 7, 2010
Bridging the Gap: A model for Online Recreation Classes, CEAS Fall Forum, CSUEB Hayward, CA, September 21, 2010
Budget Monitoring and Forecasting, NRPA National Aquatic Management School, Level 3 with Clayton Shuck, Houston, TX, March 23, 2010
Programming and Event Creation, NRPA National Aquatic Management School, Level 1 with Jim Wheeler, Houston, TX, March 24, 2010
Advanced Risk Management, NRPA National Aquatic Management School, Level 3 with Jim Wheeler, Houston, TX, March 23, 2010
21st Century Leadership, NRPA National Aquatic Management School, Level 3 with Tina Dittmar, Houston, TX, March 23, 2010
Succession Planning, NRPA National Aquatic Management School, Level 3 with Jim Wheeler, Houston, TX, March 23, 2010
Top 10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Enhance Your Recreation Agency, CPRS State Conference, Palm Springs, CA, March, 12, 2010
Top Gun Tools for Success: Building Blocks for Successful Execution in Aquatics, Northern California Aquatics Management Association, West Sacramento, January 21, 2010
Top Gun Tools for Success: Building Blocks for Success in Park Development & Operations, CPRS District 1, Petaluma, December 8, 2009
Top Gun Tools for Success: The Three Building Blocks for Successful Execution in Aquatics, CPRS Aquatic Section’s California Aquatic Management School, Pacific Grove, October 14 & 15 2009
Municipal Parks and Recreation, Guest Lecturer in Dr. Yates’ Recreation 1000 class, May 7, 2009.
Top 10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Enhance Your Recreation Agency, CPRS State Conference, Santa Clara, CA March, 4, 2009 *Top rated conference session
Professional Balance in the 24/7 World, CPRS District III Fall Institute, Pleasant Hill, CA, October 14, 2008 with Michelle Collay
Student Outreach & Mentoring, CPRS District III Fall Institute, Pleasant Hill, CA, October 14, 2008 with CPRS District III Mentor Committee members
Engaging Our Freshmen, Back to the Bay Conference, CSU East Bay, September 18, 2008 with Eric Kupers
Professional Balance, CEAS Staff Retreat, CSU East Bay, September 17, 2008
Student Outreach & Mentoring: Connecting YOU with Your Future!, CPRS District III Fall Institute, Pittsburg, CA, October 24, 2007 with CPRS District III Mentor Committee members
The Purpose and Value of What We Do, CPRS Aquatic Section’s California Aquatic Management School, Pacific Grove, October 12, 2007
City of Crossroads- A Training Simulation for Recreation & Aquatic Professionals, CPRS Aquatic Section’s California Aquatic Management School, Pacific Grove, October 9, 2007
The Purpose and Value of What We Do, CPRS Supervisors Section’s SuperCal Conference, Fallen Leaf Lake, October 2, 2007
Why We Do What We Do, Highlands Recreation District Summer Staff Training, San Mateo, CA, May, 20, 2007
Why We Do What We Do, City of Newark Staff Retreat, Newark, CA, February 28, 2007
Leadership Essentials for Aquatic Professionals in the 21st Century, CPRS State Conference, March 2005 with Jim Wheeler, Keith Haase, and Mike Dopson.
Peer Supervision, CPRS District I Training, Vallejo, CA, May 22, 2004
Volunteerism, Organizational Learning and Social Capital, CPRS State Conference, March, 2003 with Kim French
Volunteerism, Organizational Learning and Social Capital, CPRS Supervisors Section’s SuperCal Conference, Fallen Leaf Lake, October, 2003
Who’s Watching The Water?, CPRS District III Fall Institute, October 24, 2003
Managing a Critical Incident: Planning, Procedures and Debriefing, CPRS Aquatic Section’s California Aquatic Management School, Pacific Grove, October, 2001 with Mike Dopson
Growing a Part Time Staff, NRPA National Aquatic Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 1999
Developing Operational Plans, NRPA National Aquatic Conference, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 1999
Scouter of the Year, Meridian District, Mount Diablo Silverado Council, 2011
Order of the Arrow- BSA National Honor Society- Ordeal Member 1981, Brotherhood Member 2010
Professor of the Year Nominee, CSU East Bay, 2010
Professional Achievement Award, Bay Area Public Pool Operators Association, 2007
Professional Merit Award, Bay Area Public Pool Operators Association, 2004
Distinguished Alumni, AV狼, Hayward Department of Recreation & Community Services, 2000
Eagle Scout, 1980
SKATE Student Club On Campus Advisor, 2011
Stewardship Council Grant Committee Member, 2011
Juvenile Mentoring Initiative Grant Committee Member, 2011
Faculty Learning Community Member-Research & Grants, 2011
Provost’s Tablet Computing Discussion Group, 2011
CEAS Strategic Planning Committee, Secretary, 2009-present
Academic Senate, At Large Member, 2009-2011
Acting Department Chair, Dept. of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism, June-August, 2009
College of Education & Allied Studies Commencement Coordinator, 2009, assisted 2010
Search Committee Chair, Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism, Leisure Management Faculty, 2007-2008
College Governance Task Force (Formally the Strategic Planning Committee), CEAS, 2007-2009
ASI Recreation/Wellness Center Development Committee, 2007-2008
CPRS District 3 Student Outreach and Mentorship Program Committee Faculty Representative, 2007-present
CPRS/CSUEB Curriculum Advisory Committee, LHLS, 2000-2007, Chair 2003-2007