The Game Changer Award program hosted by JMU Athletics recognizes faculty and staff members whose contributions make a meaningful impact on students, colleagues and the university community. Honorees are recognized at home football games throughout the season, and Senior Lecturer and SRM Program Director at the Hart School Alyssa Bosley has been added to the esteemed list of recipients.

Alyssa exemplifies JMU's commitment to student engagement, mentorship and experiential learning. She is known for going above and beyond to support students both inside and outside the classroom, and her influence extends well beyond formal instruction, as countless students credit her guidance with helping them launch successful careers in the sport and recreation industry.

Stephanie West, professor in Sport and Recreation Management, for her recent election to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration as a Fellow. Prior to earning her Ph.D., Stephanie worked full-time in campus recreation at University of North Florida and then Texas A&M University. Her academic appointments include 17 years on the Recreation Management faculty at Appalachian State University and three years as Director of the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management at JMU.

She has contributed over 100 articles and presentations in national and international journals and conferences. She has led national and state professional associations, as well as university committees and boards, and has been elected as a Fellow in the Academy of Leisure Sciences as well.
Candidates were selected based on years of leadership experience in a major park and recreation agency, service as a respected educator in the field and a strong