Jennifer Frye

Jennifer Frye

CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Phone: (603) 862-1238
Office: Recreation Management & Policy, Hewitt Hall, Durham, NH 03824

<p>Jennifer Frye, MS, CDP, CTRS/L, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Recreation Management and Policy at the University of New Hampshire, where she has been a dedicated faculty member since 2009. With over two decades of experience in therapeutic recreation, Jennifer has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses, supervised hundreds of student internships and clinical experiences, and played a key role in shaping future professionals through her mentorship and leadership. Her academic focus is complemented by active clinical engagement, extensive service on university and professional committees, and a strong commitment to community-based therapeutic recreation. Jennifer holds certifications as a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, and her contributions to the field have been recognized with awards such as the CHHS Outstanding Clinical Faculty Member Award. She brings a passion for accessible, inclusive recreation and has shared her expertise through numerous professional presentations, publications, and collaborative projects at the intersection of health, policy, and recreation.</p>

Courses Taught

  • OUT 650B: Internship Outdoor Ed Leadersh
  • RMP 400: RMP Continuing Enrollment
  • RMP 503: Therap Rec Rehab Princpl & Int
  • RMP 505: TR: Aging Services
  • RMP 593: Spc Top/Experience Design
  • RMP 614: Assessment & Treatment Plan TR
  • RMP 654: Professional Developmnt&Ethics
  • RMP 764: Internship
  • RMP 780: Event and Experience Design
  • RMP 964: Graduate Internship

Education

  • M.S., Health Management and Policy, University of Southern Maine
  • B.S., Therapeutic Recreation, University of Southern Maine
  • Certificate, Medical/Health Mgmt&Clin.Asst, University of Southern Maine

Selected Publications

  • Wilder, A., Craig, P., Sable, J., Gravink, J., Carr, C., & Frye, J. (2011). The PATH-way home: Promoting access, transition, and health for veterans with disabilities.. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 45(4), 268-285.