Grant Cushman
Q&A
Q. Where are you employed? What is your Title?
I am Professor of Parks, Recreation and Tourism at Lincoln University, Canterbury, New Zealand
Q. What is your favorite part of your job?
Teaching and research and working with motivated and committed students.
Q. What do you consider to be your most valuable contribution to your organization for which you work?
Being Head of Department for nearly a decade, then moving into a senior management role in the university before moving back into a full-time academic role.
Q. Given your career path, where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Retired but still engaged in scholarly endeavours.
Q. Do you have any words of advice/recommendations? a. for undergrads still searching for a major-would
you recommend RST and why?, b. for the undergrads currently in the program c. for the senior currently looking for his/her
first position.
Consider a further education and work experience outside of the USA at some stage in your career
Q. Please add anything else that might be helpful.
Endeavour to maintain work/life balance throughout your lives