Julie Wallace Carr
Julie Wallace Carr began working at JMU in 1992 in
Recreational Activities. She is the Senior Associate Director for UREC
and an Associate Professor for Sport and Recreation Management in the
School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management at JMU. Julie
manages, markets, and teaches classes in the Campus Recreation
Leadership Track. She also runs the internship and practicum program
for UREC and SRM, and is a liaison GHTH 100 and Health Sciences. Julie
oversees the Graduate Assistant program at UREC as well.
Julie went to West Virginia University and graduated with a
degree in Physical Education and Science. She earned her Master’s in
Adult Fitness at JMU. Julie received a Doctorate degree in Human and
Organizational Learning at George Washington University. Before UREC,
Julie was a Graduate Assistant at JMU Athletics, a Total Wellness
Coordinator at RMH Wellness Center, the JMU Fitness, Wellness and
Group Fitness Coordinator. She served as the Associate Director for
Programming at UREC as well.
Julie is a member of NIRSA and the American Massage Association. She won the “All Together One” award in 2006 and was honored with the “Woman of Distinction” staff award in 2006. She was also awarded the NIRSA National Service Award in 2007, the 2010 NIRSA Region II Award of Merit and the 2010 NIRSA President's Award for Writing. She was given the Distinction of the Faculty Friend of the Year for JMU Office Residence Life in 2008.
Julie’s husband Ben is a lawyer and an Assistant Professor in Sport and Recreation Management at JMU. Julie is very proud of her son Brody. She also has two chocolate labs. She loves skiing- downhill and cross country skiing. She also enjoys playing golf, cycling, swimming, gardening, cooking, and reading. Julie’s favorite activities at UREC include swimming and yoga classes. Her favorite thing about UREC is working with the student staff. Her favorite quote is “Become the one you dream you can be” – unknown author. Julie’s favorite movie is The Big Chill and she really enjoys the Thin Man series. Her favorite TV channel is the Food Network, but her three favorite shows are Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, and Brothers and Sisters. Her favorite type of music is Classic Rock, but she loves all types of music.
