1. 2012-2013 Assessment Report School of Health and Human Performance Department: Recreation and Leisure Studies Chair: Lynda Sperazza, PhD, CPRP Assessment Coordinator: Rehnuma Karim, PhD Date of Presentation: Oct 23, 2013

2. Undergraduate Program Student Learning Outcomes List Course Alignment with PSLOs PLSO 1PLSO 6 REL 302X REL 314X REL 416X REL 403X PLSO 1: Students graduating from the program shall be able to identify the foundations of the profession in history, science, and philosophy PLSO 6: Students graduating from the program shall be able to apply information on the basic facts, concepts, principles, and procedures of management/administration to their practical experience in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions.

3. PLSO 4 REL 610X Graduate Program Student Learning Outcomes List Course Alignment with PSLOs PLSO 4: Students graduating from the program shall be able to apply programming concepts in recreation and leisure to design a comprehensive program.

4. Assessment Tools Used: Quiz, Exams, Papers, Projects, Collaborative Assignments, Case Studies Measurement strategies: Analytic Grading Rubrics, Scores, Checklist Measurement Criteria: Students scoring the following percentage were grouped into following criteria: 90-100=exceeds the benchmark, 80-89=meets the bench mark ; 70-79=approaching the bench mark and under 70 below =does not meet 80% of the students in the class will achieve 80% or higher in all assignments meeting and exceeding the benchmark How was the assessment accomplished? Undergraduate & Graduate Program

5. CourseSpecific AssignmentMeasurement Criteria REL 302 (N= 47) CSLO 1 Students will be able to identify the significance of leisure and recreation in past and present societies Reflective Paper analyzing the significance of the 31 Universal Declarations of Human Rights for experiencing leisure and recreation. Quiz 4 scale Grading Rubric on following dimensions: content, clarity, organization, technical competence. Scoring: 15% of questions in the first quiz will be addressing the contents that are spread across three chapters and two handouts. CSLO 2 Students will be able to explain the philosophical and theoretical foundations of play, recreation and leisure Exam Reflective Paper on Field Visit to Strong Museum Scoring: 2.5% of the total grade will address the contents related to this outcome. Analytic Grading Rubric measuring student performance across various dimensions. Assessment Plan to address PSLO 1: Students graduating from the program shall be able to identify the foundation of the profession in history, science, and philosophy

6. CourseSpecific AssignmentMeasurement Criteria REL 416 (N=21) CSLO 1 Students will gain the ability to identify the significance and formulation of Vision, Mission, and Core Value Statements for Non-Profit Organization Individual Case Study Assignment worth 5% of the total grade is focused on addressing CSLO 1 Final group Project, worth 2% of the final grade, requires students to act as founding members of a fictional start- up non-profit organization. Grading Rubric emphasizing on Conceptual Understanding, Application of concepts, solutions/strategies, writing mechanics. Analytic Grading Rubric measures the team’s performance and understanding across various assigned dimensions. CSLO 2 Students will be able to explain the history and philosophical rationale of the existence of non- profits in our community Task 1: Exam Task 2: In-class Group Quiz Exam and group quiz worth 15% of the final grade address related components to PSLO 1. Assessment Plan to address PSLO 1: Students graduating from the program shall be able to identify the foundation of the profession in history, science, and philosophy

7. CourseSpecific AssignmentMeasurement Criteria REL 403 (N= 19) Internship CSLO 1: You will demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize tools of communication CSLO 2: You will demonstrate an understanding of the legal foundations of providing recreation & leisure services in the sector of your concentration. CSLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to plan/implement best practices related to program/event planning. Agency Orientation, Initial event/project proposal Agency Orientation Initial event/project proposal Checklist and comprehensive grading rubric measuring dimensions related to planning, implementation, evaluation Paper Proposal assignment Assessment Plan to address PSLO 1: Students graduating from the program shall be able to identify the foundation of the profession in history, science, and philosophy

8. CourseSpecific AssignmentMeasurement Criteria REL 314 (N=18) Online Course CSLO 1: Students will identify historical milestones that have affected the tourism industry Tourism Timeline- A visual display of key historical milestones in the tourism industry. Exam Checklist 7% of the final grade will contain at least 3 multiple choice questions on this topic Graduate Course : REL 610 CSLO 1: Students will be able to apply programming concepts to design leisure experiences through a comprehensive recreation program Program Plan Manual In- Class Assignments Exams Comprehensive and Analytical Grading Rubric measuring performance based on selected criteria. Scoring based on checklist (sample size may not be representative of the population) CSLO 2: Increase knowledge and skills associated with key program management functions PLSO 4: Students graduating from the program shall be able to apply programming concepts in recreation and leisure to design a comprehensive program.

9. CSLO 1: Students will be able to identify the significance of leisure and recreation in past and present societies. CSLO 2: Students will be able to explain the philosophical and theoretical foundations of play, recreation, and leisure. CSLO 1: Students will be able to identify the significance and formulation on vision, mission, and core value statements for non-profit organizations. CSLO 2: Students will be able to explain the history and philosophical rationale of the existence of non-profit organizations. Assessment Data for Undergraduate Program Learning Outcome 1: Students graduating from the program shall be able to identify the foundation of the profession in history, science, and philosophy. (N=21) REL 302 REL 416 (N=47)

10. Assessment Data for Undergraduate Program Learning Outcome 1: Students graduating from the program shall be able to identify the foundation of the profession in history, science, and philosophy. REL 314 Online Instruction (N=18) CSLO 1: Students will identify historical milestones that have affected the tourism industry.

11. REL 403 Internship CSLO 1: You will demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize tools of communication. CSLO 2: You will demonstrate an understanding of the legal foundation of providing recreation & leisure services in the sector of your concentration. CSLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to plan/implement best practices related to program/event planning. CLSO 4: Demonstrate the ability to advertise, publicize, and promote programs/events (e.g. pricing, positioning, product, place, and public relations) Assessment Data for Undergraduate Program Learning Outcome 6: Students graduating from the program shall be able to apply information on the basic facts, concepts, principles, and procedures of management/administration to their practical experience in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions (N = 19)

12. Assessment Data for Graduate Program Learning Outcome 4: Students graduating from the program will be able to apply programming concepts in recreation and leisure to design a comprehensive program N=4 (Not Significant) REL 610 CSLO 1: Apply programming concepts in recreation and leisure settings to create leisure experience through comprehensive program planning. CSLO 2: Increase knowledge and skills associated with key program management functions (e.g., promotion, sponsorship, budget development, need assessment, logistics, risk management, program evaluation) required to implement a successful recreational program at various levels

13. Assessed Methods Course Code REL 302REL 314REL 403REL 416REL 610 Individual Case Study N/A Study TourN/A Project ExamN/A In-Class Assignment N/A QuizN/A Interpretation of Assessment Data Benchmark not met Benchmark met Information not available REL 314: Online Method of Instruction REL 403: REL Internship

14. REL 302 Students seemed to perform better through collaborative assignments. Number of collaborative assignments can be increased aiding student learning. Tools for peer evaluation has been used to build a platform in which all team members were mutually accountable for their contribution. Reflective assignment seemed to be an effective learning tool for this class as students showed commitment and enhanced knowledge l interpreting evidence/findings to the theories and concepts discussed in the class. Minute Quizzes, game show format and in-class activities that requires daily reading on the assigned topics had to be strictly enforced for better performance in exams and tests. REL 416 Number of collaborative case studies and group quizzes could be increased to enhance learning experience among students Students could be involved in developing test question on specific chapters that will motivate them to read assigned materials. The Final group project will continue to be divided into sections throughout the semester allowing students to improve based on feedback. Data-driven decisions: “Closing the loop”

15. REL 314 Historical information in multiple format can be introduced to the online classes to aid visual learners. REL 403 Report results from both initial proposal and revised assignment to measure the difference in performance. Coordinate integrating e-portfolio, assignments such as resume, and other communication skills across core REL courses to maintain the continuity. Overall, as a part of strategic planning the department is currently undergoing a core curriculum review

16. Dr. Ruth Andes What resources were used or have been requested to close the loop?