COAPRT Accreditation

Graduation Rates of Full-Time, First-Time Students Who Graduated in Recreation Administration

Six-Year Graduation Rate: 59.3%

Graduate school acceptance rate: Of the graduates who completed the survey, 100% (eight of the eight graduates who applied to graduate school) were accepted.

Method of measurement: Self report via survey sent to graduates.

Response rate: 18 graduates replied to the survey out of 98 sent, 18.4%.

Post-graduate employment rate: Eight of 18 respondents are employed in PRT, 44.4%.

Method of measurement: Self report via survey sent to graduates. Response rate: 18 graduates replied to the survey out of 98 sent, 18.4%. COAPRT Standard 7.01

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: (a) the nature and scope of the relevant parks, recreation, tourism and 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 1 from Standard 7.01: Students shall demonstrate entry-level knowledge of the nature and scope of recreation and leisure services.

Outcome 1 Assessment Method: Students in the Introduction to Practical Experience in Recreation course completed a practicum at a recreation agency and completed an agency analysis.

Outcome 1 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 1 Program Standard: 70% of students will score 70% or higher on the Agency Analysis Class Project/Presentation assignment as assessed by a rubric.

Outcome 1 Result: For the 2021–2022 academic year, 100% of Recreation Administration Program students (N=21) achieved 70% or higher on the Agency Analysis Class Project/Presentation assignment as assessed by a rubric.

COAPRT Standard 7.02

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the ability to design, implement and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace the personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.

Outcome 2 from Standard 7.02: Students shall demonstrate the ability to assess recreational needs and to use needs assessment data to improve the quality of offerings.

Outcome 2 Assessment Method: Students in the Research Methods course completed a Recreation Program Needs Assessment project.

Outcome 2 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 2 Program Standard: 70% of students will score 75% or higher on the Recreation Program Needs Assessment project assignment as assessed by a rubric.

Outcome 2 Result: During the 2021–2022 academic year, 75% of students (N=40) achieved a score of 75% or higher on the Recreation Program Needs Assessment project assignment as assessed by a rubric.

COAPRT Standard 7.03

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration of parks, recreation, tourism or related professions.

Outcome 3 from Standard 7.03: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program will be able to describe basic human resources management concepts, principles and procedures related to the management/administration of the recreational agency.

Outcome 3 Assessment Method: The Agency Site Supervisor Final Evaluation Survey of NCCU Recreation Administration Program Student Intern was the method used to assess this standard. The evaluation is a five-point Likert Scale ranging from "Strongly Agree" (5) to "Strongly Disagree" (1). Site supervisors complete the internship evaluation after the student’s internship experience. In addition to the site supervisor’s observations and interactions with the internship student, students submit a comprehensive analysis of the agency’s management and operations. Each agency supervisor evaluates the student intern’s ability to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration in parks, recreation, tourism or related professions. The intern’s ability to describe basic concepts, principles, and procedures related to the management/administration of the recreational agency was analyzed.

Outcome 3 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 3 Program Standard: 80% or more of internship site supervisors will “agree” or “strongly agree” to the following statement on the Agency Site Supervisor Final Evaluation Survey of NCCU Recreation Administration Program Student Intern: (the internship student had the) “Ability to describe basic human resources management concepts, principles, and procedures related to the management/administration of the recreational agency.”

Outcome 3 Result: During the 2021–2022 academic year, when asked to assess the student intern’s ability to perform fundamental, entry-level and managerial competencies in an Agency Site Supervisor’s final evaluation of the student intern, 100% of student’s site supervisors (N=17) agreed or strongly agreed with the statement: (the internship student had the) “Ability to describe basic human resources management concepts, principles, and procedures related to the management/administration of the recreational agency.”

COAPRT Standard 7.04

Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate, through a comprehensive internship of not less than 400 clock hours and no fewer than 10 weeks, the potential to succeed as professionals at supervisory or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism or related organizations.

Outcome 4 from Standard 7.04: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program will demonstrate competencies associated with Recreation Administration Professional core academic courses.

Outcome 4 Assessment Method: The Agency Site Supervisor Final Evaluation Survey of NCCU Recreation Administration Program Student Intern was the method used to assess this standard. The evaluation is a five-point Likert Scale ranging from "Strongly Agree" (5) to "Strongly Disagree" (1). Site supervisors complete the internship evaluation after the student’s internship experience. In addition to the site supervisor’s observations and interactions with the internship student, students submit a comprehensive analysis of the agency’s management and operations. Each agency supervisor evaluates the student intern’s potential to succeed as a professional at supervisory or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism or related organizations.

Outcome 4 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 4 Program Standard: 80% or more of internship site supervisors will “agree” or “strongly agree” to the following statement on the Agency Site Supervisor Final Evaluation Survey of NCCU Recreation Administration Program Student Intern: “The student intern demonstrated the potential to succeed as a professional at supervisory or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism, or related organizations.”

Outcome 4 Result: During the 2021–2022 academic year, when asked to assess the student “potential to succeed as a professional at supervisory or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism, or related organizations” in an Agency Site Supervisor’s final evaluation of the student intern, 91.7% of student’s site supervisors (N=12) agreed or strongly agreed with the statement: "The student intern demonstrated the potential to succeed as a professional at supervisory or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism or related organizations."

Graduation Rates of Full-Time, First-Time Students Who Graduated in Recreation Administration

Six-Year Graduation Rate: 71.43%

COAPRT Standard 7.01

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: (a) the nature and scope of the relevant parks, recreation, tourism and 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 1 from Standard 7.01: Students shall be able to demonstrate techniques and processes to facilitate group activities.

Outcome 1 Assessment Method: Students in the Introduction to Recreation Leadership course lead a recreational programming activity; our goal was that 70% of students would achieve 70% or higher on the Leadership Activity Class Project assignment as assessed by a rubric.

Outcome 1 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 1 Result: For the 2020–2021 academic year, 76.2% of Recreation Administration Program students (N=42) achieved 70% or higher on the Leadership Activity Class Project assignment as assessed by a rubric.

COAPRT Standard 7.02

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the ability to design, implement and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace the personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.

Outcome 2 from Standard 7.02: Students will demonstrate the ability to facilitate appropriate programs.

Outcome 2 Assessment Method: Students facilitated recreational programs for the Durham Parks and Recreation and Durham City Schools Intersession Program hosted by the employer, Durham Parks and Recreation. The center serves and provides programs for children and adults within the community of Durham, North Carolina. The program delivery was assessed by a rubric. Our goal was to have 70% of students achieve a score of 80% or higher on the program delivery assignment as assessed by a rubric.

Outcome 2 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 2 Result: During the 2020–2021 academic year, 75% of students (N=20) achieved a score of 80% or higher on the program evaluation assignment as assessed by a rubric.

COAPRT Standard 7.03

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration of parks, recreation, tourism or related professions.

Outcome 3 from Standard 7.03: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program will describe basic marketing and public relations concepts, principles and procedures.

Outcome 3 Assessment Method: The Agency Site Supervisor Final Evaluation Survey of NCCU Recreation Administration Program Student Intern was the method used to assess this standard. The evaluation is a five-point Likert Scale ranging from "Strongly Agree" (5) to "Strongly Disagree" (1). Site supervisors complete the internship after the experience. Each agency supervisor evaluates the student intern’s ability to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration in parks, recreation, tourism or related professions. The intern’s ability to describe basic concepts, principles and procedures related to the management/administration of the recreational agency was analyzed. Our goal was to have 80% or more of internship site supervisors mark “agree” or “strongly agree” to the following statement: (the internship student had the) “Ability to describe basic concepts, principles and procedures related to the management/administration of the recreational agency.”

Outcome 3 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 3 Result: During the 2020–2021 academic year, when asked to assess the student intern’s ability to perform fundamental, entry-level and managerial competencies in an agency site supervisor’s final evaluation of the student intern, 100% of student’s site supervisors (N=31) agreed or strongly agreed with the statement: (the internship student had the) “Ability to describe basic concepts, principles and procedures related to the management/administration of the recreational agency.”

Graduation Rates of Full-Time, First-Time Students Who Graduated in Recreation Administration
Six-Year Graduation Rate: 100%

COAPRT Standard 7.01

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: (a) the nature and scope of the relevant parks, recreation, tourism and 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 1 from Standard 7.01: Students will identify various historical figures and movements in the profession that had an impact on the development of the profession.

Outcome 1 Assessment Method: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program must complete a comprehensive “Graduating Senior Survey” (GSS) upon graduating from the program; our goal was to have 80% of the graduating students mark “agree” or “strongly agree” to the following statement: “My knowledge of the historical leaders and foundations of the in the profession is appropriate for a professional in this field.”

Outcome 1 Measure Type: Indirect

Outcome 1 Result: For the 2019–2020 academic year, 82.3% of graduating Recreation Administration Program students (N=17) agreed or strongly agreed to the GSS statement: “My knowledge of the historical leaders and foundations of the in the profession is appropriate for a professional in this field.”

COAPRT Standard 7.02

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the ability to design, implement and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace the personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.

Outcome 2 from Standard 7.02: Students will demonstrate the ability to evaluate service and experiences offerings and to use the evaluation data to improve the quality of those offerings.

Outcome 2 Assessment Method: Students facilitated recreational programs for the Durham Parks and Recreation and Durham City Schools Intersession Program hosted by the employer, Durham Parks and Recreation. The center serves and provides programs for children and adults within the community of Durham, North Carolina. The program delivery was assessed by a rubric. Our goal was to have 70% of students achieve a score of 80% or higher on the program delivery assignment as assessed by a rubric.

Outcome 2 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 2 Result: During the 2019–2020 academic year, 83% of students (N=24) achieved a score of 75% or higher on the program evaluation assignment as assessed by a rubric.

COAPRT Standard 7.03

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration of parks, recreation, tourism or related professions.

Outcome 3 from Standard 7.03: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program will describe basic marketing and public relations concepts, principles and procedures for recreational facilities.

Outcome 3 Assessment Method: All Recreation Administration Program students are required to complete the RECR3700 Marketing and Public Relations course. In the course, students develop a marketing plan which is assessed by a rubric. Our goal was to have 70% of students achieve a score of 75% or higher on the marketing plan assignment as assessed by a rubric.

Outcome 3 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 3 Result: During the 2019–2020 academic year, 85% of Recreation Administration Program students (N=47) achieved a score of 75% or higher on the marketing plan assignment as assessed by a rubric.

Graduation Rates of Full-Time, First-Time Students Who Graduated in Recreation Administration Six-Year Graduation Rate: 100%

COAPRT Standard 7.01c

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: (a) the nature and scope of the relevant parks, 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 1 from Standard 7.01c: Students will identify various historical figures and movements in the profession that have had an impact on the development of the profession.

Outcome 1 Assessment Method: Students in the Recreation Administration Program complete an exam of “Historical Figures and Foundations.” Our goal was to have 70% of the students achieve 70% or higher on the assignment as assessed by a rubric.

Outcome 1 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 1 Result: For the 2018–2019 academic year, 71.4% of Recreation Administration Program students (N=98) achieved a score of 70% or higher on the "Historical Figures and Foundations Exam." Most students were knowledgeable about historical figures and the actions related to them. Some of the students who did not earn a score of 70% or better did not match the historical figure to their action and the instructor provided recommendations. The instructor recommendations included providing repeated exposure to the historical figures throughout the semester, to increase students’ knowledge, understanding and memory with the expectation of increasing the success rate. Other courses will include a greater focus on historical leaders, especially those with a North Carolina Central University background.

COAPRT Standard 7.02
Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the ability to design, implement and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace the personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.

Outcome 2 from Standard 7.02: Students will demonstrate the ability to facilitate appropriate programs.

Outcome 2 Assessment Method: Students facilitated recreational programs for the Durham Parks and Recreation and Durham City Schools Intersession Program hosted by the employer, Durham Parks and Recreation. The center serves and provides programs for children and adults within the community of Durham, North Carolina. The program delivery was assessed by a rubric. Our goal was to have 70% of the students achieve 80% or higher on the program delivery assignment as assessed by a rubric.

Outcome 2 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 2 Result: During the 2018–2019 academic year, 97% of students (N=37) achieved 80% or higher on program facilitation (delivery) of their assignment. Students demonstrated professionalism, teamwork and good communication among their teams, with staff and participants. The students were knowledgeable about the event details and expectations. Students were engaged throughout their programs and ensured the programs ran smoothly. There is room for improvement in our program delivery and, in the future, we will have students practice delivering critical parts of their programs to peers for feedback and suggestions.

COAPRT Standard 7.03

Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program will demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration in parks, recreation, tourism or related professions.

Outcome 3 from Standard 7.03: Students will describe basic concepts, principles and procedures associated with risk, safety and security.

Outcome 3 Assessment Method: The Agency Site Supervisor Final Evaluation Survey of NCCU Recreation Administration Program Student Intern was the method used to assess this standard. The evaluation is a five-point Likert Scale ranging from "Strongly Agree" (5) to "Strongly Disagree" (1). Site supervisors complete the internship after the experience. Each agency supervisor evaluates the student intern’s ability to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration in parks, recreation, tourism or related professions. The intern’s ability to describe basic concepts, principles and procedures associated with risk, safety and security was analyzed. Our goal was to have 80% or more of internship site supervisors mark “agree” or “strongly agree” to the following statement: “Ability to describe basic concepts, principles and procedures associated with risk, safety and security.”

Outcome 3 Measure Type: Direct

Outcome 3 Result: During the 2018–2019 academic year, when asked to assess the student intern’s ability to perform fundamental, entry-level and managerial competencies in an Agency Site Supervisor’s final evaluation of the student intern, 97.1% of student’s site supervisors (N=35) agreed or strongly agreed with the statement: "ability to describe basic concepts, principles and procedures associated with risk, safety and security."

• Six-year graduation rate of full-time, first-time students who graduated in Recreation Administration: 100%

COAPRT Standard 7.01b

Students graduating from the program will 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 1 from Standard 7.01b: Students will demonstrate techniques and processes to facilitate group activities.
• Outcome 1 Assessment Method: Students in the Recreation Administration Program complete a leadership activity class project. Our goal was to have 70% of the students achieve a score of 70% or higher on the assignment as assessed by a rubric.
• Outcome 1 Measure Type: Direct
• Outcome 1 Result: 94.1% of Recreation Administration Program students (N=64, Fall 2017, Spring 2018 and Summer 2018 students) achieved a score of 70% or higher on the leadership activity class project assignment as assessed by a rubric .

COAPRT Standard 7.02

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the ability to design, implement and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace the personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.

• Outcome 2 from Standard 7.02: Students will demonstrate the ability to assess recreational needs and to use needs assessment data to improve the quality of offerings.
• Outcome 2 Assessment Method: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program must complete a comprehensive “Graduating Senior Survey” (GSS) upon graduating from the program. On the Recreation Administration Program GSS, our goal was to have 80% of the graduating students mark “agree” or “strongly agree” to the following statement: “I have the ability to facilitate programs (i.e., implement or stage programs).”
• Outcome 2 Measure Type: Indirect
• Outcome 2 Result: 97% of graduating student majors  (N=34, Fall 2017, Spring 2018 and Summer 2018) agreed or strongly agreed to the statement on the Recreation Administration Program GSS: “I have the ability to facilitate programs (i.e., implement or stage programs)."

COAPRT Standard 7.03

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration of the parks, recreation, tourism or related professions.

• Outcome 3 from Standard 7.03: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program will describe basic human resources management concepts, principles and procedures.
• Outcome 3 Assessment Method: The Agency Supervisor Final Evaluation Survey of the NCCU Recreation Administration Program Student Intern was the method used to assess this standard. Each agency supervisor evaluates the student intern on subjects covering professional development and preparation. The evaluation subject related to understanding appropriate management and administration concepts was analyzed. Our goal was to have interns receive a rating of 80% or better from the site supervisor’s evaluation of their competence in operation, maintenance and management of recreational facilities.
• Outcome 3 Measure Type: Direct
• Outcome 3 Result: 90.5% of Fall 2017 and Spring and Summer 2018 internship site supervisors (N=21) responded "strongly agree" or "agree" to the statement “ability to describe basic human resources management concepts, principles and procedures” when asked to assess the student intern’s ability to perform fundamental, entry-level, managerial competencies in an agency supervisor’s final evaluation of the intern student.

• Six-year graduation rate of full-time, first-time students who graduated in Recreation Administration: 100%

COAPRT Standard 7.01b

Students graduating from the program will 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 1 from Standard 7.01b: Students will describe recreation management techniques and processes.
• Outcome 1 Assessment Method: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program complete a comprehensive “Graduating Senior Survey” (GSS) upon graduating from the program. Our goal was to have 80% of students graduating from the program agree or strongly agree to the statement on the Recreation Administration Program GSS: “I am able to describe various management techniques appropriate to recreation services.”
• Outcome 1 Measure Type: Indirect
• Outcome 1 Result: 94.45% of students graduating from the program (N=36, 2017 graduates) agreed or strongly agreed to the statement on the Recreation Administration Program GSS: “I am able to describe various management techniques appropriate to recreation services."

COAPRT Standard 7.02
Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the ability to design, implement and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace the personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.

• Outcome 2 from Standard 7.02: Students will demonstrate the ability to assess recreational needs and to use needs assessment data to improve the quality of offerings.
• Outcome 2 Assessment Method: Students complete a recreation needs assessment project in which they use a prescribed format to interview individuals, assessing their recreational needs and barriers. As part of the interview, participants complete a background information survey that includes a recreation assessment which is developed by the student. Students develop interview questions for the participant and the interviews are transcribed. A final needs assessment report summarizes the findings and makes suggestions. The survey, transcripts and final report are assessed by a rubric. Our goal is to have 70% of the students achieve a score of 75% or higher on the assignment as assessed by a rubric.
• Outcome 2 Measure Type: Direct 
• Outcome 2 Result: 66% of the students (N=38) received a score of 75% or better.

COAPRT Standard 7.03

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration in parks, recreation, tourism or related professions.

• Outcome 3 from Standard 7.03: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program will describe basic marketing and public relations concepts, principles and procedures of recreational facilities.
• Outcome 3 Assessment Method: The Agency Supervisor Final Evaluation Survey of the NCCU Recreation Administration Program Student Intern was the method used to assess this standard. Each agency supervisor evaluates the student intern on subjects covering professional development and preparation. The evaluation subject related to understanding appropriate management and administration concepts was analyzed. Our goal was to have the interns receive a rating of 80% or better from the site supervisor’s evaluation of their competence in operation, maintenance and management of recreational facilities.
• Outcome 3 Measure Type: Direct
• Outcome 3 Result: 93% of Summer and Fall 2016 and Spring and Summer 2017 Internship Site Supervisors (N=43) responded "strongly agree" or "agree" to the statement: “ability to describe basic marketing and public relations concepts, principles and procedures of recreational facilities” when asked to assess the student intern’s ability to perform fundamental, entry-level, managerial competencies in an agency supervisor’s final evaluation of the intern student.

• Six-year graduation rate of full-time, first-time students who graduated in Recreation Administration: 100%

COAPRT Standard 7.01a

Students graduating from the program will 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 1 from Standard 7.01a: Students will demonstrate entry-level knowledge of the nature and scope of recreation and leisure services.
• Outcome 1 Assessment Method: Students enrolled in RECR2300, Practicum in Recreation, are required to complete 100 contact hours at a Recreation agency. After the practicum students must detail the experience in a written report. Two areas of the student reports (Agency Description and Professional Experiences) provide the data for assessment, which is measured by a rubric. The requirements for each area are:
  1. Agency Description: Philosophy, goals and objectives of the overall system and units involved, the organizational structure, programs and services, areas and facilities and general administrative policies and procedures (attach a copy of the organizational chart showing lines of authority, a policies and procedures manual, etc.).
  2. Professional Experiences: Discuss the nature and scope of the Practicum experience; the program areas (e.g., arts and crafts, athletics, dance, drama and music), the settings (e.g., playgrounds, camps, parks and hospitals); and any special facilities (and special functions or populations served). Discuss how these variables related to your learning goals.
  3. Our goal is to have 70% of the students achieve a score of 70% or higher on the assignment as assessed by a rubric.
  4. Outcome 1 Measure Type: Direct
  5. Outcome 1 Result: 100% of the students (N=19, Fall 2015; N=13, Spring 2016) achieved a 70% or better.

COAPRT Standard 7.02

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the ability to design, implement and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace the personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.

• Outcome 2 from Standard 7.02: Students will demonstrate the ability to assess recreational needs and to use needs assessment data to improve the quality of offerings
• Outcome 2 Assessment Method: Students complete a recreation needs assessment project in which they use a prescribed format to interview individuals, assessing their recreational needs and barriers. As a part of the interview, participants complete a background information survey that includes a recreation assessment which is developed by the student. Students develop interview questions for the participant and the interviews are transcribed. A final needs assessment report summarizes the findings and makes suggestions. The survey, the transcripts and the final report are assessed by a rubric. Our goal was to have 70% of the students achieve a score of 75% or higher on the assignment as assessed by a rubric.
• Outcome 2 Measure Type: Direct 
• Outcome 2 Result: 78% of the students (N=18) received a score of 75% or better.

COAPRT Standard 7.03

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration in parks, recreation, tourism or related professions.

• Outcome 3 from Standard 7.03: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program will describe the basic operation, maintenance and management of recreational facilities.
• Outcome 3 Assessment Method: The Agency Supervisor Final Evaluation Survey of the NCCU Recreation Administration Program Student Intern was the method used to assess this standard. Each agency supervisor evaluates the student intern on subjects covering professional development and preparation. The evaluation subject related to understanding the appropriate management and administration concepts were analyzed. Our goal was to have the interns receive a rating of 80% or better from their site supervisor’s evaluation of their competence in operation, maintenance and management of recreational facilities.
• Outcome 3 Measure Type: Direct
• Outcome 3 Result: 94.4% of Summer 2016 Internship Site Supervisors (N=18) responded "strongly agree" or "agree" to the statement: “ability to describe the basic operation, maintenance and management of recreational facilities,” when asked to assess the student intern’s ability to perform fundamental, entry-level, managerial competencies in an agency supervisor’s final evaluation of the intern student.

• Six-year graduate rate of full-time, first-time students who graduated in Recreation Administration: 100%

COAPRT Standard 7.01

• Students graduating from the program will 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 1 from Standard 7.01: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for and integrate nature-based activities into their professional recreation programming and be familiar with the theoretical foundations that support that integration.
• Outcome 1 Assessment Method: Students completed an Outdoor Recreation program project in which they demonstrated their ability to:
  • Analyze factors within a community to provide appropriate outdoor recreation programming.
  • Communicate an understanding of outdoor principles and the theoretical foundations that drive outdoor recreation programming.
  • Apply content knowledge in the development of outdoor recreation programming using evidence presented throughout the semester.
  • Reason logically and critically to evaluate information.
  • Illustrate the relevance of outdoor recreation to participants’ lives by demonstrating competency in the range of options available based on local natural resources.
• A rubric was used to assess student learning outcomes. Our goal is to have 70% of the students achieve 70% or higher on the assignment as assessed by the rubric.
• Outcome 1 Measure Type: Direct  
• Outcome 1 Result: For the Spring 2015 semester, 88.2% of the students (N=24) achieved a score of 70% or better. For the Fall 2015 semester, 94.1% of students (N=20) achieved a score of 70% or better.

COAPRT Standard 7.02

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate the ability to design, implement and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace the personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.

• Outcome 2 from Standard 7.02: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration Program will demonstrate the ability to design recreation and related experiences for a diverse clientele, settings, cultures and contexts.
• Outcome 2 Assessment Method: Students programmed recreational activities for the Durham Parks and Recreation and Durham City Schools Intersession Program hosted by the employer, Durham Parks and Recreation. The center serves and provides programs for children and adults within the community of Durham. Students were divided into groups and each group programmed recreational activities for a specific population or activity. After having analyzed the agency culture, each student analyzed a needs assessment for the population. Each student then created goals for planning, staging or operating and evaluating that program. Each group created and submitted a major course project. The final project consisted of two sections, the Program Plan and the Evaluation Plan. A rubric was used to assess student learning outcomes. Our goal was to have 70% of the students achieve a rating of 80% or better on the assignment as assessed by a rubric. 
• Outcome 2 Measure Type: Direct 
• Outcome 2 Result: For the Spring 2015 semester, 89.3% of the students (N=28) received an 80% or better. For the Fall 2015 semester, 100% of the students (N=11) received an 80% or better.

COAPRT Standard 7.03

Students graduating from the program will demonstrate entry-level knowledge about the operations and strategic management or administration in parks, recreation, tourism or related professions.

• Outcome 3 from Standard 7.03: Students graduating from the Recreation Administration program will apply entry-level concepts, principles and procedures of management and administration in leisure service agencies.
• Outcome 3 Assessment Method: The Agency Supervisor Final Evaluation Survey of the NCCU Recreation Administration Program Student Intern was the method used to assess this standard. Each agency supervisor evaluates the student intern on subjects covering professional development and preparation. The evaluation subject related to understanding appropriate management and administration concepts was analyzed. Our goal was to have the interns receive a rating of 80% or better from the site supervisor’s evaluation of their management and administrative competence.
• Outcome 3 Measure Type: Direct
• Outcome 3 Result: 100% of Summer 2015 Internship Site Supervisors (N=15) responded "strongly agree" or "agree" to the statement: “understanding of management and administration” when asked to assess the student intern’s ability to perform fundamental, entry-level, managerial competencies in an agency supervisor’s final evaluation of the intern student.