Kent State University
School of Foundations, Leadership, & Administration
Dr. Andrew Lepp, Professor
Email
316 White Hall
Kent, OH 44242-0001
(330) 672-0218
Accredited Program
- Recreation, Parks & Tourism Management
First Accredited:
04/06/1992
Next Review:
Conference 2019
COAPRT Standard 7.01. - Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level 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:
7.01 a: Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate entry-level knowledge of the nature and scope of the park, recreation, tourism professions and their associated industries. 7.01 b: Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate entr
- Measure Type:
Direct
- Assessment Method:
- Result:
Internship Supervisor Evaluation of Students 1. Knowledge of Position: Understanding of the agency's mission and work, each staff member's place in the organization, and expectations of staff. (100%) 2. Productivity: Use of time, facilities, and available
COAPRT Standard 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:
7.02 a: Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences. 7.02 b: Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ab
- Measure Type:
Direct
- Assessment Method:
- Result:
Supervisor Internship Evaluation 1. Can conduct a needs assessment to enhance program development. (87%) 2. Develops goals and objectives appropriate to the population and program. (93%) 3. Ability to assess risk in a program and mitigate those challenges
COAPRT Standard 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:
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.
- Measure Type:
Direct
- Assessment Method:
- Result:
Supervisor Internship Evaluation 1. Demonstrates an understanding of administrative and management theories and concepts. (93%) 2. Demonstrates an understanding of roles and responsibilities of leisure service manager(s) related to the delivery of leisure
Demonstration of Compliance:
COAPRT Standard 2.05.05 Demonstration
The program annually posts 7.0 series aggregated data and additional evidence reflecting program academic quality and student achievement on their program and/or departmental website. Such information shall be consistent with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements.
COAPRT Standard 3.06 Demonstration
The program has a practice of informing the public about the harm of degree mills and accreditation mills.
COAPRT Standard 3.07 Demonstration
The program has a practice of informing the public about their COAPRT accredited programs.