BBA – SPORTS & RECREATION MANAGEMENT –

RECREATION & TOURISM CONCENTRATION

PROGRAM ASSESSMENT PLANS & REPORT: AY 2012-2013

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.
Section Two: Describe which program goal(s) in the Major Program Plan was assessed during the academic year.
Section Three: Describe analysis of assessment data and action plans for upcoming academic year.
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:
A new professor with a Doctorate in Sports Management taught the SRM291 course as opposed to an adjunct instructor with an MBA.
Section Two - Results of Outcomes Activity:
2011-2012
100% / Met/Not Met
Met / Data Details
4 out of 4 students received a B or higher on the primary project related to recreation careers.

Updated: May 2013