Jen Emigh
AURORA Outdoor Orientation Programs Director
RPTM Athletics Liaison
I am an Assistant Teaching Professor with RPTM, where I combine a passion for experiential learning with other two decades of professional and instructional experience. I am dedicated to supporting student success both in and out of the classroom.
701G Donald H. Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802
As the Director of the AURORA Outdoor Orientation Programs and RPTM Athletics Liaison, I am dedicated to supporting student success both in and out of the classroom. I teach and develop courses in outdoor leadership, adventure programming, and reflective practice, and I lead the Adventure-Based Programming option within the Outdoor Recreation track. I work closely with first-year students, student-athletes, and emerging leaders to help them build confidence, community, and the skills necessary for academic and personal growth.
Assistant Teaching Professor, Penn State University, Department of RPTM (2006, 2010–Present)
Director, AURORA Outdoor Orientation Programs, Penn State (2010–Present)
Associate Director of Leadership Development, Penn State University, Outreach – SCEC (2019-2023)
Corporate Programs Director, University of New Hampshire, Browne Center (2008-2010)
Course Instructor, Antioch University New England (Graduate-level outdoor education)
See Personal Website for more information: https://sites.psu.edu/jenemigh/
Courses Taught
RPTM 101: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services
RPTM 330: Adventure-Based Program Leadership
RPTM 440: Adventure Programming and Administration
RPTM 496: Outdoor Adventure-Based Program Development
RPTM 497/397: Reflective Leadership
RPTM 498: Backpacking Leadership
RPTM 89/KINES 089: Wilderness Experience
Graduate Course: Teaching in the Outdoors (Antioch University New England)