Kirk L. Nichols, M.S.
Faculty Position
Co-Coordinator Natural Resources Learning
Liaison, National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
(Outdoor Recreation)
Contact Information
Office: ANNEX 1107
Phone: (801) 581-7519
E-mail: kirk.nichols@health.utah.edu
Degrees
University of Utah M.S. Department of Geography
Emphasis: Geographical Ecology, Natural Resource Management, and Avalanche
Climatology.
University of Utah B.S. Department of Geography
Emphasis: Geomorphology, Weather and Climate, and Geographical Ecology.
National Outdoor Leadership School Liaison
Kirk oversees the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism courses that are contracted through the National Outdoor Leadership School. We have a unique academic and research relationship between the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) where we share faculty, research, and curriculum.
Publications
Nichols, K.L. (2002) Camping With Students in Bear Country. Natural Resources Learning Program (NRL) Instructor Newsletter (electronic)
Nichols, K.L. (2000) Guidance for Student Presentations and Papers. NRL Instructor Newsletter 4(2)
Nichols, K.L. (2000) Emergency Phone Notification. NRL Instructor Newsletter 4(2)
Nichols, K.L. (2000) An Incident Flow Chart. NRL Instructor Newsletter 4(2)
Nichols, K.L. (1999) Planning an Evacuation for an Ill or Injured Student. NRL Instructor Newsletter 3(1)
Nichols, K.L. (1999) Wilderness Risk Management and NRL Instructors. NRL Instructor Newsletter 3(1)
Nichols, K.L. (1998) Thoughts on Designing Safe and Educational NRL Field Courses. NRL Instructor Newsletter 2(1), pp.2-5.
Nichols, K.L. (1997) Cultural Complexity: An Exercise. NOLS Newsletter, Dec. pp. 31-33.
Nichols, K.L. (1997) Lead Instructo's Evaluation and Instructor's Newsletter. NRL Instructor Newsletter 1(1), pp. 4-5.
Nichols, K.L. (1997) Harold's Empire: The Original Force Behind The NRL Program. Natural Resources Learning Program Instructor Newsletter 1(1), pp. 1-2.
Courses
PRT 5865 Experiential Education Practicum
PRT 5740 Outdoor Leadership
PRT 5410/6410 Park Planning
PRT 4430 Environmental Interpretation
PRT 3500 Outdoor Recreation
PRT 3050 Wilderness Safety and Survival
PRT 2007 Backcountry Avalanche
PRT 2006 River Safety and Rescue
PRT 13** Kayaking and Canoeing courses
PRT 12** Backpacking, Climbing, Hiking courses
