First Name:
Matthew
Last Name:
Fagan
Major Department:
Psychology
Thesis Director:
Jim Houser
Date of Thesis:
May 2012
Skateboarding is currently an issue at Appalachian State University and in the Town of Boone. Appalachian State University and the Town of Boone’s policies were investigated, as were their histories. These were assessed in comparison to other North Carolina universities and towns. Three North Carolina universities, including Appalachian State University, do not allow skateboarding out of the eleven universities studied. The feasibility of commuting to campus via skateboard was analyzed and potential benefits of allowing skateboarding were outlined. In terms of distance, which is typically the limiting factor, the Town is very friendly to active commuters. Students, faculty, and staff were surveyed as to their opinions on revising the skateboarding policy on campus. Students were responded strongly in favor of allowing skateboarding on campus. Faculty and staff were less supportive. Possible changes and reasons for those changes were provided.