LEISURE STUDIES PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY, SPORT AND LEISURE STUDIES
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND GRADUATE STUDIES
Dr. Obadiah Simmons, Jr., Interim Coordinator of Leisure Studies Program (LSP) (318) 274-7880 simmonsoj@gram.edu |
First Program to be accredited at a
Historically Black College or University,
October 1986, Council on Accreditation
(now Council on Accreditation of Parks,
Recreation, Tourism and Related
Professions).
KSLS Majors Club and Phi Epsilon Kappa Honors Fraternity
Patrick Wesley |
Sabrina Love |
Chris Merrell, CTRS |
Dale Auzenne, CTRS |
Katrina Coots Ward |
James Ramsur |
Daitrone Kennedy, CTRS |
Thomas Smiles |
Mary Gladney, CTRS LSU Medical Center |
Perry Schieffer, CTRS |
COAPRT standard 2.05.05 requires reporting of aggregated results of learning outcomes
assessment. Results for the most recent academic year:
7.01 Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following foundational knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy.
Outcome 3-Students engage in a number of assignments related to developing a foundational knowledge of the parks, recreation, and tourism or related professions and their associated industries; techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and, the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy. In particular, students enrolled in REC 380, one of the core courses in the curriculum, have completed an assignment. Students have met this metric according to the standard we have set with between 75% and 100% earning at least 75% or above. Outcome Measure Style: Direct
7.02 Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity
Outcome 3-The desired goal was for at least 70% of students would meet this goal on each assignment. In each year, the vast majority of the assignments related to the 7.02 standard met the targeted goal. In cases where the assignment did not meet the targeted goal, actions have been taken to improve in the future. In each year, there are multiple assignments that had 100% of students earning 70% or higher. Outcome Measure Style: Direct
7.03-Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions.
Outcome 3-The desired goal was for at least 70% of students would meet this goal on each assignment. In each year, the vast majority of the assignments related to the 7.03 standard met the targeted goal. In cases where the assignment did not meet the targeted goal, actions have been taken to improve in the future. In each year, there are multiple assignments that had 100% of students earning 70% or higher. Outcome Measure Style: Direct