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The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies (RLS) at California State University, Long Beach maintains a dedicated webpage that publicly posts annual assessment reports, including the most current 7.0 series learning outcomes data, and provides additional evidence of student achievement and program quality. Additionally, links are available to showcase our award winning students. 

Annual Public Posting of 7.0 Series Data:

Since 2021, the department has consistently posted its COAPRT Learning Outcomes Assessment Reports on the RLS Annual COAPRT Program Assessment website. These reports include:

• A summary of the 7.0 series student learning outcomes and where they are addressed within the curriculum

• Assessment results from core courses (as reported by faculty each semester)

• Reflections and narrative analysis of student performance

• Action steps for program improvement and "closing the loop" evidence

Evidence of Academic Quality and Student Achievement:

In addition to learning outcomes, the reports include program-wide data that demonstrate academic quality, such as:

• Percentage of students achieving benchmark scores on key assignments (e.g., professional portfolios, philosophy papers, policy manuals)

• Student eligibility rates for national certification exams in Recreation Therapy

• Internship completion data and site supervisor evaluations

• Summaries of curriculum updates and alignment with industry standards

FERPA Compliance:

All publicly posted materials are fully compliant with FERPA. The department uses aggregate data and does not identify any individual students by name or include any personally identifiable information. Reports are shared as summaries of group-level performance to ensure confidentiality and appropriate use of data.

Transparency and Accountability:

This publicly accessible reporting supports transparency, facilitates stakeholder engagement, and reflects a commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement. The department’s compliance with this standard was also acknowledged in the UPRC Review and MOU, with commendation for timely and accurate updates to accreditation materials on the department website.