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Recreation Administration Curriculum
| Objective | Action | Timeline | Outcome | Addressed By |
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1.1) Continue to review of required recreation core courses against COARPT standards |
Faculty review courses and discuss possible action, including (but not limited to): reduction of credit hours in some courses with the increase of credit hours in other course; addition of courses; revisions to current syllabi/course content |
on-going |
Dr. Higelmire reviewed REC 4830: for overlapping content with REC 4700; added a section on risk management and a section on email etiquette; eliminated job description and performance evaluation sections. |
Assessment Committee Chair Dr. Michael Mulvaney |
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1.2) Conduct a departmental review of required therapeutic recreation core courses against COARPT standards. |
Faculty review courses and discuss possible action, including (but not limited to): reduction of credit hours in some courses with the increase of credit hours in other course; addition of courses; revisions to current syllabi/course content |
on-going |
Dr. Holmes-Layman added reading to REC 3000 to address updated standards of practice and a section on autism behavior management was added to REC 2250. |
Dr. Peggy Holmes-Layman |
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1.3) Investigate on-line course possibilities |
Review existing courses and content to investigare feasibility of on-line offerings
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August of 2014 |
Hybrid online program developed and implemented: Dr. Mulvaney and Dr. Barkley developed the following six courses that were then approved for delivery by the College, then University: REC 1780, 3400, 3900, 3910, 4700, 4274 |
Dr. Michael Mulvaney |
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1.4) Ongoing review of the feasibility for collaboration of course offerings with other departments on campus |
Faculty continue current collaborations with FCS and KSS and remain open to other possible collaborative efforts. |
Annually in October |
Discussion with faculty in various programs and departments (e.g., R.O.T.C.) is ongoing.. |
Department Faculty |
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1.5) Investigate an outdoor emphasis area |
Review existing certificate programs and course offerings to investigate feasibility of emphasis area |
A review of existing certificates in the area of outdoor adventure programming (e.g., WFR, High Ropes) was conducted and feasibility of student registration explored... ongoing. Dr. Barkley met with R.O.T.C. representative and principal architects of ropes courses in the Midwest and nationwide to discuss a joint ropes-course construction. It is a promising project that can bring more visibility to the outdoor area. More students are learning about the possibility of focusing on outdoor and adventure education and are declaring the major as a result.... ongoing |
Dr. James Barkley |
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| 1.6) To promote integrated learning experiences for students | Ensure that students engage in at least 3 agency integrated projects |
Annually in October |
With the guidance of agency professionals [and Dr. Barkley], the students in REC 4600 focused on developing an historic recreation park site on the grounds of Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. Students in REC 4850 focused on developing the means to implement the LLCSHS plans developed by the students in REC 4600. ... ongoing |
Assessment Committee Chair Dr. Mike Mulvaney |
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1.7) Complete COAPRT re-accreditation report
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Complete re-accreditation report for both generalist and TR. |
December of 2015 |
Rough draft complete, final revisions in progress... ongoing |
Dr. Higelmire |
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1.8) Promote study abroad, study away and national student exchange options |
Through appreciative advising faculty will Share opportunities with students regarding NSE, study abroad and study away |
Annually in October |
Dr. Mulvaney has been working with faculty in KSS to develop a Canadian study abroad opportunity... ongoing |
Faculty meeting Dr. Mike Mulvaney |
| Objective | Action | Timeline | Outcome | Addressed By |
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| 2.1) Continue and strengthen relationships with recreation agencies. | Faculty will explore ways to serve on recreation related professional committees. |
Annually in October |
Faculty continue to develop and strengthen relationships with agencies through ongoing contact centered around project development, research, and including fieldwork and internship coordination and site visits. | Faculty Meeting Dr. Higelmire |
| 2.2) Maintain an up-to-date mailing and email list of Department of Recreation Administration alumni. | Work with foundation to develop an accurate email list. |
Annually in October |
Updated lists distributed in September, 2014. | Faculty Meeting Dr. Higelmire |
| 2.3) Assist in applying for internal and external grants. | Identify project areas and possible collaboration projects among university faculty (and community). |
Annually in October |
Dr. Mulvaney and Dr. Barkley procured a grand extension [approx $9k] for research in park planning in and around Paris Illinois. | Faculty Meeting Dr. Higelmire |
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2.4) Continue and strengthen relationships with recreation associations. |
Faculty will explore ways to serve on recreation related professional associations . |
Annually in October |
Faculty continue to serve on various community, state, and national boards (i.e., IAPD Research Council; IPRA College and University Relations Committee; ILRTA) Dr. Barkley became a member/representative for the IPRA/IAPD College and University Relations Committee. | |
| 2.5) Develop presentations, publications and other creative endeavors. | Faculty will prepare session proposals, manuscripts, report, and engage in other creative activities. |
Annually in October |
Faculty continue to publish and present their work at regional, state and national outlets (i.e., NRPA Congress; IAPD/IPRA Conference). Dr. Barkley presented at the IAPD/IPRA annual conference on pilot programming in Afterschool Athletics | Department Faculty |
| Objective | Action | Timeline | Outcome | Addressed By |
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3.1) To establish primary measures for outcomes. |
Assessment committee will review objectives and make appropriate changes. Committee prepare online portfolio draft |
May 2014 | Complete and subject to ongoing review. | Chair of Assessment Committee: Dr. Mulvaney |
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3.2) Develop TR accreditation report |
Edit TR internship manual. Organize materials for accreditation. |
August 2014 | Dr. Holmes-Layman initiated the review of the TR internship manual and organized materials fro accreditation review | Dr. Holmes-Layman |
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3.3) Imliment post measuring tool for student assessment |
Develop and finalize generalist and TR exit interviews |
May of 2014 | Exit interviews developed and implemented. | Chair of Assessment Committee: Dr. Mulvaney |
| Objective | Action | Timeline | Outcome | Addressed |
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| 4.1) To investigate providing undeclared majors with promotion materials. | Meet with admissions advisors to identify promotional possibilities. | Annually in May | Faculty met with multiple offices on campus (i.e., Career Services, Central Advising, Marketing). | Department Chair Dr. Higelmire |
| 4.2) To promote program of recreation opportunities to undeclared majors. | Distribute promotional materials to students. | Annually in May | Further developed and implemented Hybrid program and distributed associated marketing material to prospective majors and alumni. | Department Chair Dr. Higelmire |
| 4.3) To provide promotional materials to internal and external entities. | Determine needs and opportunities. Responding with appropriate level of materials. | Annually in May | Further developed and implemented Hybrid program and distributed associated marketing material to prospective majors and alumni. | Department Chair Dr. Higelmire |
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4.4) To increase number of majors |
Establish a departmental promotions and marketing committee. Draft a plan to increase number of majors. |
March 2014 |
Along with the implementation of the Hybrid program, Faculty have made multiple visits and presentations including Faculty Foundations Day. |
Dr. Mulvaney |
| Objective | Action | Timeline | Outcome | Addressed By |
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| 1.1) Conduct a departmental review of required recreation core courses against COARPT standards | Faculty review courses and discuss possible action, including (but not limited to): reduction of credit hours in some courses with the increase of credit hours in other course; addition of courses; revisions to current syllabi/course content. | December 2012 | Faculty reviewed core courses against COARPT Standards & CPRP Domains and CARTE for TR (fall 2012). Changes to curriculum were identified in the area of HR. | Curriculum Committee Chair Dr. James Barkley |
| 1.2) Conduct a departmental review of required therapeutic recreation core courses against COARPT and CARTE standards. | Faculty review courses and discuss possible action, including (but not limited to): reduction of credit hours in some courses with the increase of credit hours in other course; addition of courses; revisions to current syllabi/course content | August 2013 | REC 4710 Therapeutic Recreation Seminar was approved by CAA. | Dr. Holmes-Layman |
| 1.3) Investigate the expansion/proposal of new courses (outdoor, advanced technology, online, CTRS prep, tourism, HRM) | Curriculum committee will review proposals for various concentrations | August 2013 | Based upon review of newly developed (2012) CPRP domains, a deficiency of HRM was identified within the core. A new course, REC 4700 Employee and Volunteer Management,was approved by CAA. Visits with Academic Advising identified the potential need for a 1-credit intro course. A new course REC 1200 Opportunities in Recreation was approved by CAA.. New objective was developed | Curriculum Committee Chair Dr. James Barkley |
| 1.4) Ongoing review of the feasibility for collaboration of course offerings with other departments on campus | Faculty continue current collaborations with FCS and KSS and remain open to other possible collaborative efforts. | Annually in October | Discussions were held with KSS program minor. | Department Facult |
| 1.5) To explore Certificate program options | Meet with appropriate offices and provide information to faculty | October of 2013 (Completed) | Investigation indicated that all certificate programs must be approved by IBHE. | Department Faculty |
| 1.6) To promote integrated learning experiences for students | Ensure that students engage in at least 3 agency integrated projects | Annually in June | Faculty review academic course activities and projects within the core courses during annual assessment meeting. | Assessment Committee Chair Dr. Mike Mulvaney |
| 1.7) To explore the development/acquisition of additional storage space | Submit a proposal for alternative sites for storage | August of 2012 (Completed) | Storage shed/space has been purchased and is available to faculty. | Department Chair Dr. William Higelmire |
| 1.8) Promote study abroad, study away and national student exchange options | Through appreciative advising faculty will Share opportunities with students regarding NSE, study abroad and study awa | Annually in August | Investigation of the potential of collaborative study abroad opportunity with KSS to Canada. | Faculty meeting Dr. Peggy Holmes Layman Dr. Mike Mulvaney |
| Objective | Action | Timeline | Outcome | Addressed By |
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| 2.1) Continue and strengthen relationships with recreation agencies. | Faculty will explore ways to serve on recreation related professional committees. | Annually in August | Faculty continue to serve on various professional associations. Faculty determined the need to annually assign a faculty to a the IPRA Education Committee. Added new objective to address recreation agencies. | Faculty Meeting Dr. Higelmire |
| 2.2) Maintain an up-to-date mailing and email list of Department of Recreation Administration alumni. | Work with foundation to develop an accurate email list. | Annually in August | Updated email and alumni list is developed and revised on an annual basis. | Faculty Meeting Dr. Higelmire |
| 2.3) Assist in applying for internal and external grants. | Identify project areas and possible collaboration projects among university faculty (and community). | Annually in April | Faculty are working with departments on campus and professional agencies and communities. | Faculty Meeting Dr. Higelmire |
| 2.4) To explore the development of a summer fitness camp. | Work with interested parties to establish a summer fitness camp. | January 2013 | Due to saturation of existing sports camps, it was decided to discontinue the effort. | Dr. Barkley |
| 2.5) Develop presentations, publications and other creative endeavors. | Faculty will prepare session proposals, manuscripts, report, and engage in other creative activities. | October and April | Faculty have completed multiple presentations throughout the year at various local, state, regional, national, and international conferences and fairs. | Department Faculty |
| Objective | Action | Timeline | Outcome | Addressed By |
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| 3.1) To establish criterion measures for assessment objectives | Assessment committee will review objectives and make appropriate changes. Committee will review student portfolio process for refinement | Annually in May | Establishment of 51 learning outcomes and development of portfolio elements for TR. Consider utilization of Desire 2 Learn as an online portfolio database. | Chair of Assessment Committee: Dr. Mulvaney |
| 3.2) To establish mission, vision and TR objectives. | Review current TR objectives and revise and develop as needed for annual assessment report. | August 2013 | TR objectives were reviewed and updated (effective fall 2012). Mission, vision and assessment report in development stages. | Dr. Holmes-Layman |
| 3.3) To establish pre/post measuring tools for student assessment | Guided by new COAPRT standards, develop pre-post test(s). | August of 2014 | Pre/post test measures in development stages. | Chair of Assessment Committee: Dr. Mulvaney |
| Objective | Action | Timeline | Outcome | Addressed |
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| 4.1) To investigate providing undeclared majors with promotion materials. | Meet with admissions advisors to identify promotional possibilities. | Annually in May | Met with Academic Advising Office, Academic Foundation Day, Transfer Day, Orientation Session, and discuss recruitment materials with Alumni Advisory Board. | Department Chair Dr. Higelmire |
| 4.2) To promote program of recreation opportunities to undeclared majors. | Distribute promotional materials to students. | Annually in May | Collect email addresses from students attending Academic Foundation Day, send promotional materials to undeclared students. | Department Chair Dr. Higelmire |
| 4.3) To provide promotional materials to internal and external entities. | Determine needs and opportunities. Responding with appropriate level of materials. | Annually in May | Materials distributed to community college advisors and counselors, advisory council, and Dean's Office for distribution at various programs. Materials shared with Central Advising Office and EIU Recruitment Staff. | Department Chair Dr. Higelmire |