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EIU Recreation Administration Program

Rec Admin Program Profile

Graduates of this program should possess the skills necessary to support diversity, promote environmental awareness and ethical thinking, and foster healthy communities through comprehensive recreation programs.

In short, when words like "excellence", "quality", "futuristic", "fairness" and "student-oriented" are mentioned in the context of leisure, we want it to be assumed the reference is to the Recreation Administration program.

Our strong faculty reputation is built on high-quality professors. According to the university's March 2003 external review report, the Program’s faculty are “accessible, available, and committed to the students. Students mentioned a ‘family atmosphere’ between themselves and faculty in the unit.” EIU faculty/evaluation reports of Purdue University core items consistently indicate median scores over 4.5 on a scale of five.

A degree at EIU is not just about mastering theories. It's also about practical, hands-on experiences with real people in real organizations. Work in field-based recreational settings is integral to many recreation courses, giving our graduates a critical head start in the field.

You'll work closely with instructors in your field work and internships, giving you an understanding of the various competencies as identified by certification agents. Through field work and internships, EIU students develop applied skills and understanding that lead to expertise in the field.

The education curriculum at EIU culminates in an entire term devoted to interning at a recreation organization. You will continue to receive support from your professors through assignments and visits to discuss issues you are facing at the site.

The Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation programs are fully accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Recreation, Park Resources and Leisure Services.

Goals and Objectives

2017-2018

The following goals and objectives can also be viewed as an Excel spreadsheet or as a PDF document.

Recreation Administration Curriculum

Goal 1: To revise curriculum to address current professional development issues and trends.

ObjectiveActionTimelineOutcomeAddressed By

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

 

Assessment Committee Chair Dr. James Barkley

1.2) Conduct a Programal 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

 

Program TR Faculty and Chair

1.3)  Investigate on-line course possibilities

Review existing courses and content to investigare feasibility of on-line offerings

 

August of 2017

 

Dr. Barkley

1.4)  Ongoing review of the feasibility for collaboration of course offerings with other Programs on campus

Faculty continue current collaborations with FCS and KSS and remain open to other possible collaborative efforts. 

Annually in October

   Program Faculty and Chair

1.5) Investigate an outdoor emphasis area

Develop a list of courses and certificates that may comprise a formal outdoor emphasis area.

 August of 2017  

Dr. James Barkley

1.6) To promote integrated learning experiences for students Ensure that students engage in at least 3 agency integrated projects

Annually in October

 

Assessment Committee Chair Dr. Barkley

1.7)  Complete COAPRT re-accreditation report

 

Complete re-accreditation report for both generalist and TR.

January of 2017

 

Dr. Barkley

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

 

Faculty meeting                            Dr. Barkley

 


 

Recreation Administration Visibility

Goal 2: To enhance the Recreation Administration program's visibility and development opportunities.

ObjectiveActionTimelineOutcomeAddressed By
2.1) Continue and strengthen relationships with recreation agencies. Faculty will explore ways to serve on recreation related professional committees.

Annually in October

 

Faculty meeting

Dr. Barkley

2.2) Maintain an up-to-date mailing and email list of Program of Recreation Administration alumni. Work with foundation to develop an accurate email list.

Annually in October

 

Faculty meeting

Dr. Barkley

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

 

Faculty meeting

Dr. Barkley

2.4)  Continue and strengthen relationships with recreation associations.

Faculty will explore ways to serve on recreation related professional associations.

Annually in October

  Program Faculty and Chair
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

  Program Faculty

 


 

Recreation Administration Assessment

Goal 3) To revise the Recreation Administration program's student assessment standards and practices.

ObjectiveActionTimelineOutcomeAddressed By

3.1)  To establish primary  measures for outcomes.

Assessment committee will review objectives and make appropriate changes.  Committee prepare on-line portfolio draft

on-going

  Chair of Assessment Committee: Dr. Barkley

 

 

 

   

 


 

Recreation Administration Promotion

Goal 4) To enhance the Recreation Administration program's promotion and marketing strategies.

ObjectiveActionTimelineOutcomeAddressed
4.1) To investigate providing undeclared majors with promotion materials. Meet with admissions advisors to identify promotional possibilities. Annually in May  

Program Chair                      

Dr. Barkley 

4.2) To promote program of recreation opportunities to undeclared majors. Distribute promotional materials to students. Annually in May  

Program Chair                      

Dr. Barkley 

4.3) To provide promotional materials to internal and external entities. Determine needs and opportunities. Responding with appropriate level of materials. Annually in May  

Program Chair                    

Dr. Barkley 

4.4) To increase number of majors 

The newly established promotions and marketing committee will review draft plan to increase number of majors and subsequently finalize the plan.

August 2017

 

Program Chair                      

Dr. Barkley 


You can view our 2013-2014 and 2012-2013 Goals and Objectives archive here.  

Practical Experience

A degree at EIU is not just about mastering theories. It’s also about practical, hands-on experiences with real people at real organizations. Work in field-based recreation settings is integral to many recreation courses, giving our graduates a critical head start in the field.

You'll work closely with instructors in your field work and internship experiences to understand the various competencies as identified by certification agent(s). Through field work and internship experiences, EIU students develop the applied skills and understandings that lead to expertise in the field.

The education curriculum at EIU culminates in an entire term devoted to interning at a recreation organization. You’ll continue to receive support from your professors through assignments and visits so you can discuss issues you’re facing at the site.

 

Program Mission

The mission of the Recreation Administration program at Eastern Illinois University is to implement a curriculum, which will prepare highly competent recreation program providers and managers of leisure and recreation experiences as well as highly competent RT/TR professionals through student-faculty scholarship, free and rigorous inquiry, effective coursework and applied learning and field experiences. The program helps students develop an in-depth understanding of recreation and its importance in enhancing the quality of life. Students graduating from this program will possess administrative skills, leadership abilities, and understanding of leisure behavior to promote through comprehensive recreation programs in our communities; health, wellness, inclusion and sustainability. Students in the TR option will additionally develop clinical competencies appropriate for the dynamic health systems climate. Students will also engage in the highest level of strategic thinking, ethical practices, oral and written communication, global understanding, diversity support and numerical literacy.

Vision

The Recreation Administration program: Experience a difference…to make a difference!

Values

The faculty of the Recreation Administration program infuses these values in their course work, services and scholarly activities.

  • Personal Potential
  • Involvement in Meaningful Activities
  • Ethical Conduct
  • Academic Excellence
  • Principles that Support Inclusion and Diversity
  • Leadership Development
  • Collaborative Decision Making
  • Passion for Making a Difference
  • Significance of Recreation, Play and Leisure
  • Wellness Behaviors
  • Sustainable Operations
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Compassionate and Caring Relationships

Programal Assessment

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Contact Information

James Barkley

1106 McAfee
217-581-6597
jrbarkley@eiu.edu


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