E-mail this pageGeography Faculty - Dr. Bryan R. Higgins
Professor
Education
- Ph.D. - University of Minnesota in Geography and Planning, 1980
- M.A. - University of Minnesota in Geography and planning, 1976
- B.S. - University of Minnesota in Biology, cum laude, 1970
Courses
- Human Geography
- Global Planning Principles
- Planning Process
- Urban Geography and Planning
- Geography of South America
Research and Experience
- Ethics and Public Life Fellowship - Ecotourism and Environmental Ethics, 2001
- Presidential Research Grant - Ecotourism Research in Australia, 1999
- Fulbright Research Award - Urban Planning and Territorial Development in Nicaragua, 1987
- "Assessing the Feasibility of Champlain Canal Barrier Options" with Ellen Fitzpatrick, Kevin O'Neill, Mark Malchoff, J. Ellen Marsden and Michael Hauser funded by the National Sea Grant 2002
- "Rural Ecotourism Assessment Program in Belize" with The International Ecotourism Society and Programme for Belize, 2001 funded by the Summit Foundation
- "Tourism Business, Community, and Environment in the Adirondacks," co-author with Tim Holmes, Wildlife Conservation Society, Ford Foundation, et al, 1999
- "Downtown Business Improvement Survey and Planning Recommendations," update of the City of Plattsburgh Comprehensive Plan with Saratoga Associates, 1997
Recent Publications
- "Ecotourism-related Tour Operators," a chapter in Encyclopedia of Ecotourism, David Weaver ed. CABI, UK 2001
- "Public Opinion Survey of the Lake Champlain Basin 2001" with Wayne Glass and Tim Mihuc funded by the Environmental Protection Agency
- "Ecotourism Market Demand and Industry Structure," co-author with Paul Eagles of a chapter in Ecotourism: A Guide for Planners and Managers Vol. 2, Lindberg and Wood eds., The Ecotourism Society
Faculty Website
Interests and Hobbies
I enjoy visiting unusual places and experiencing local hospitality. Eating and drinking local concoctions is a dream come true.
Contact Bryan Higgins
Phone: (518) 564-2406
E-mail: bryan.higgins@plattsburgh.edu