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2.01 The academic unit shall have the following current written documents that are clearly demonstrated to be consistent with the institution and with the parks, recreation, tourism, and related professions:
2.01.01 Mission, vision, and values statements of the program shall be visible, operational, and present in the unit culture.
The mission of the University is:
CSULB enriches the lives of its students and its surrounding community through globally informed, high-impact educational experiences with superior teaching, research, creative activity and action for the public good.
The mission of the College of Health and Human Services:
Cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment that promotes the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff through high impact student-centered learning, innovative research and scholarship, and service that improve the quality of life and holistic wellbeing of all the communities.
The mission of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies: Engagement, Participation, and Leadership
The Vision and Values of the Department are:
To engage students in learning through quality instruction and collaborative communication
To foster student success in academic and professional leadership
To provide opportunities for faculty to be industry leaders through scholarly activity and service
To advance a dynamic curriculum that meets the needs and trends of the profession
To be recognized as a program of study that produces outstanding recreational professionals
To develop partnerships among faculty, alumni, and the community that provide the foundation for advancing the knowledge of the profession
The Mission, Vision and Values statements for the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies are visible and available to students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and other community members via the Department website: Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Mission Statement In addition, the Mission, Vision and Values statements are posted in the main Recreation and Leisure Studies office.
2.01.02 The academic unit shall maintain an up-to-date strategic plan for the program. This plan must include a) current mission, vision and values; b) goals; c) measurable objectives; d) target dates for accomplishment of objectives; e) designation of primary person or organizational unit responsible for attainment of objectives; and f) a strategic plan status report.
Evidence of Compliance:
Since the last accreditation report, the department has experienced notable shifts in faculty composition and institutional conditions. The COVID-19 pandemic and several factors outside the department’s control—including university-level changes and declining enrollment—have significantly influenced departmental operations and strategic planning. Beginning in Fall 2014, following the appointment of a new Department Chair, the faculty initiated development of a strategic plan and completed a SWOT analysis during the Fall Faculty Retreat. However, subsequent changes—including the Department Chair serving as Interim Associate Dean and the departure of several tenure-track faculty—redirected focus toward departmental stabilization rather than long-term planning. Strategic planning was revisited in alignment with the BEACH 2030 initiative, and a comprehensive RLS Strategic Plan was developed for the 2020–2025 cycle. Evidence of this planning process and related faculty discussions is provided in the links below.
2020-2025 RLS Strategic Plan-Detailed Version
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