Public Lands Institute

Barrie Elected to Leadership Position

with National Association for Interpretation

March 10, 2009

Elizabeth Barrie has been elected vice chair of the College and University Academics Section (CUA) of the National Association for Interpretation (NAI).  Barrie is a research assistant professor in recreation with the Public Lands Institute, where she manages the Southern Nevada Interagency Volunteer and Take Pride in America programs.  She also is an associate professor for recreation and sport management in the Department of Recreation and Sport Management in the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. 

The 5,000 member-NAI is a professional association for individuals involved in interpretation of national and cultural heritage resources in such places as parks, museums, zoos, aquaria, nature centers, botanical gardens, and historical sites.  The organization is divided into sections so members can network with others in similar subject-matter areas.  The CUA section was the first section created by NAI in 2001 as a forum for college and university academics from around the world.