BBA – SPORTS & RECREATION MANAGEMENT –

RECREATION & TOURISM CONCENTRATION

PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PLANS & REPORT: AY 2013-2014

Program Rationale/Purpose Statement:
The purpose of the Tiffin University Sport and Recreation Management major is to promote, stimulate, and guide study, research, and professional career development in the area of sport and recreation management (broadly interpreted). A primary component of the program is an integration of theory with practical requirements. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to seek employment in a variety of careers with especially private or public recreational facilities.
Marketing / Recruitment Target Statement:
The recreation and tourism concentration at Tiffin University is designed for those with an interest in pursuing a career as a sport manager in the recreation industry. The program is also designed for students interested in sport events and recreation on a local, national, or international level.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Goals of the Program/Corresponding Classes:
Graduates will identify positions in the recreation industry on the local, state, national, and international level. SRM291
Program Executive Summary:
Section One: Describe all department activities with respect to improving student learning in the major. This may include new faculty hires, course revisions, assignment creation, rubric revisions, goal evaluations, etc.
A proposal was shared at the school level to change the Recreation and Tourism concentration to Recreation and Fitness. The goal is to have revisions for the program approved in fall of 2014.
Section Two: Describe which program goal(s) in the Major Program Plan was assessed during the academic year.
None – see explanation
Section Three: Describe analysis of assessment data and action plans for upcoming academic year.
Not sure yet. The faculty will meet in the early fall and align assessment with the program revisions.
Intended Outcomes/Assessment Criteria:
Intended Outcomes 1:(D – Career Readiness – Program Specific) Graduates will identify positions in the recreation industry on the local, state, national, and international level.
Assessment Criteria:A minimum of 90% of students in SRM 291 will achieve a B or higher on the Recreation Job Identification quiz or project.
Section One - Activity Statement:
Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
2013-2014
50% / Met/Not Met
Not Met / Data Details
8 Students out of 16 received a [B] or higher on the Recreation Job Identification Project
Section Three - Analysis and Action Plans:
2013-2014:
The career avenues were discussed and most students attended a professional workshop as part of the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association annual conference. Four students missed the bus to the conference and four students did not attend at all. These students were provided an alternate project related to career avenues. The 8 who achieved [B] or higher identified information on career avenues from attending the conference or interviewing professionals. Of the 8 remaining, three students received 75% and 5 chose not to complete the project and received a 0.
The assessment is being changed for 2014-2015.

Updated: August 2014