Tom Griffiths, Ed.D. is the Director of Aquatics and Safety Officer for Intercollegiate Athletics at The Pennsylvania State University. He oversees four indoor swimming pools, a large 50-metre outdoor pool and a state-of -the-art fitness centre. As the Safety Officer for Intercollegiate Athletics, he is also responsible for safety for athletic and recreational sports on the University Park campus. Dr. Griffiths teaches the Aquatic Facility Operators (AFO) course and the Better Beach Management course for the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). He is a prolific writer, speaker and designer who has written five textbooks and has published more than 300 articles.