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Garrett Hutson is a Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock University. His research emphasizes the social-ecological significance of outdoor experiences in the context of sustainability and society, investigating how outdoor education programs and outdoor recreation communities influence the human-nature relationship. He collaborates with organizations such as the Niagara Parks Commission and Ontario Parks, contributing to the advancement of outdoor education and sustainability practices. Hutson teaches a range of undergraduate courses, including leadership and qualitative approaches to inquiry, and is involved in the new concurrent Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies/Bachelor of Education degree program. At the graduate level, he provides instruction in qualitative data analysis while supporting students' research related to nature-based programs, sport, leisure, and health. He has also served as Acting Graduate Program Director at Brock's Environmental Sustainability Research Centre, reflecting his commitment to integrating environmental sustainability into academic and community contexts.
This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.