| Goal 1) To revise curriculum to address current professional development issues and trends. |
| Objective |
Action |
Addressed |
| 1.1) Conduct a departmental review of required recreation core courses against NRPA's Council on Accreditation professional competencies |
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 |
Curriculum Committee |
| 1.2) Investigate the expansion/proposal of new courses (outdoor, advanced technology, online, CTRS prep, tourism) |
Curriculum committee will review proposals for various concentrations |
Curriculum Committee |
| 1.3) Investigate the feasibility for collaboration of course offerings with other departments on campus |
Faculty discuss areas of possible collaboration and generate list of target departments. |
Curriculum Committee |
| 1.4) To explore Graduate program options including nontraditional formats |
Meet with graduate office and department Provide information to faculty |
Department |
| 1.5) To promote integrated learning experiences for students |
Ensure that students are bridging academic and non-academic learning opportunities |
Department |
| 1.6) To explore the development/acquisition of additional storage space |
Follow-up regarding alternative sites for storage |
Department |
| 1.7) To explore study abroad and national student exchange options |
Through appreciative advising faculty will provide optimal learning environments and opportunities |
Department |
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| Goal 2) To enhance the Department of Recreation Administration's visibility and development opportunities. |
| Objective |
Action |
Addressed |
| 2.1) Continue and strengthen relationships with recreation agencies. |
Faculty will explore ways to serve on recreation related professional committees |
Advisory Council |
| 2.2) Develop an up-to date mailing and e-mail list of Department of Recreation Administration Alumni |
Work with foundaton to develop an accurate email list |
Chair |
| 2.3) Assist in applying for internal and external grants |
Identify project areas and possible collaboration projects among university faculty (and community). |
Department |
| 2.4) To develop the formation of an environmental integration facility |
Work with foundation and dean to establish funding for facility and operations |
Department Advisory Council |
| 2.5) Develop presentations, publications and other creative endeavors |
Faculty will prepare session proposals, manuscripts, report, and engage in other creative activities |
Department Advisory Council |
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| Goal 3) To revise the Department of Recreation Administration's student assessment standards and practices. |
| Objective |
Action |
Addressed |
| 3.1) To establish criterion measures for assessment objectives |
Assessment committee will review objectives and make appropriate changes. Committee wil reivew portfolio process for refinement. |
Assessment Committee |
| 3.2) To establish mission, vision and TR objectives |
Review current TR objectives and revise and develop as needed. |
Assessment Committee |
| 3.3) To establish pre/post measuring tools for student assessment |
After proposed new NRPA standards, develop pre-post test |
Assessment Committee |
| Goal 4) To enhance the Department of Recreation Administration's promotion and marketing strategies. |
| Objective |
Action |
Addressed |
| 4.1) To investigate providing undeclared majors with pomotion materials |
Meet with admissions advisors to identiy promotional possiblities |
Department |
| 4.2) To promote department of recreation opportunities to undeclared majors |
Distribute promotional materials to students |
Department |
| 4.3) To provide promotional materials to internal and external entities |
Determine needs and opportunities. Responding with appropriate level of materials |
Department |
| Goal 5) To maintain/expand faculty lines. |
| Objective |
Action |
Addressed |
| 5.1) To re-establish tenure track position |
Continue to make need known to Dean through position request. |
Department |
