Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME
Students will demonstrate an understanding of programmatic and facility management/ administration in recreation, leisure, and sport.
COAPRT Outcome – Management and Administration
Evidence Learning Outcome (7.03:01) – RECR 450: Mid & Final Evaluations
Performance Measure (7.03:02) – Direct: Intern supervisor to evaluate interns ability to demonstrate learned programming and management skills using an evaluation tool after the internship. Evaluation Tool
Performance Levels/Metrics – 75% will be scored at 80% or higher by intern supervisor on questions related to programming and on questions related to management.
Assessment Results (7.03.03) – Due to past results and recommendations, it was determined that the measure was not adequate. Specifically, terminology in the mid and final evaluations did not adequately measure programming and management skills.
CPI: Evidence of Programmatic Decisions (7.03:04) – Incorporate and align terminology to directly measure programming and management skills. Revised Evaluation, Reporting Instrument, and Results
Evidence Learning Outcome (7.03:01) – RECR 320: Evaluation of Student Individual Site Visit
Performance Measure (7.03:02) – Direct: student reflection of learning experience and knowledge regarding operations and management of recreation facilities through a site visit. Assignment Description and Rubric
Performance Levels/Metrics – 75% of students will be assessed on their site visit reflection paper at a level of “acceptable” (80%) or higher.
Assessment Results (7.03.03) – Due to past results and recommendations, it was determined the previous measure (RECR 211 leading of staff training & RECR 450 Leadership Skills) was not adequate to measure management/ administration. Therefore, a new measure added focused on programmatic and facility management/administration.
CPI: Evidence of Programmatic Decisions (7.03:04) – Reflection of a required facility site visit added to measure knowledge regarding operations and management of recreation facilities. Assignment Description and Rubric and Results
Evidence Learning Outcome (7.03:01) – RECR 407: Current Issues/Trends in Recreation and Sport
Performance Measure (7.03:02) – Indirect: students are required to prepare a report focused on a current issue or trend in the area of management in the recreation and/or sports industry. The report will include a brief history of the issue, the management theory and style they use to frame their approach to the issue, and how they will address the issue.
Performance Levels/Metrics – 75% of students will be assessed on their ability to research a current issue or trend in the recreation and/or sports industry and identify how they as a manager would address the issue/trend including evidence that this approach has worked in the past or if a new approach is taken why they believe it would be beneficial at a level of “acceptable” (80%) or higher.
Assessment Results (7.03.03) – Due to the class being changed to an online format it was determined that the new assignment recommended to start in fall 2019 was not practical for an online environment.
CPI: Evidence of Programmatic Decisions (7.03:04) – Change in assignment developed in Spring, 2020. Revised Assignment and Rubric and Results