The learning outcomes, performance measures, quality assessment measures, and performance standards are detailed below for the experience design and management program.
Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism, or related professions and their associated industries.
Accreditation Standard Evidences of Meeting Standards 7.01.01 Learning Opportunity EXDM 401 Syllabus, Assignment Prompts Performance Measures EXDM 401 Guest Speaker Assignment 7.01.02 Quality Assessment Measures Guest Speaker Summary Assignment: The object of this assignment was for the students to learn about different areas of the EXDM field.Professional Interview Assignment: The object of this assignment was for the students to learn about different careers in the EXDM field and network with professionals.Performance Levels Guest Speaker Summary Assignment: Average assignment grade of 85% or better.Professional Interview Assignment: Average assignment grade of 85% or better.
Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries.
Accreditation Standard Evidences of Meeting Standards 7.01.01 Learning Opportunity EXDM 412 Syllabus, Assignment Prompts Performance Measures EXDM 412 Cost/Volume/Profit Analysis 7.01.02 Quality Assessment Measures Cost/Volume/Profit Analysis: Assignment developed as part of class textbook. Bob Rossman is a respected scholar in the field.Case Studies: Two case studies are used that incorporate design thinking, experience economy, and management principles (experience staging, marketing, human resources, finances, strategy, and ethics) to experience providing enterprises. The emphasis of the write ups are to focus on making sound business decisions based on quality evaluation with tight strong writing.Performance Levels Cost/Volume/Profit Analysis: Average assignment scores will be 85% or better.
Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: the foundation of the profession in history, science, and philosophy.
Accreditation Standard Evidences of Meeting Standards 7.01.01 Learning Opportunity EXDM 300 Syllabus, Assignment Prompts Performance Measures EXDM 300 Exam Items 7.01.02 Quality Assessment Measures Exam Items: Each item was peer reviewed by colleagues, professors, and student teaching assistants. Each exam item was also reviewed using ExamStat Item Analysis System.Performance Levels Exam Items: Average score for all items of 80.0%.
Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate service that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
Accreditation Standard Evidences of Meeting Standards 7.02.01 Learning Opportunity EXDM 404 Syllabus, Assignment Prompts Performance Measures EXDM 404 Final Round of Experience Testing – Planning Documents 7.02.02 Quality Assessment Measures Final Round of Experience Testing – Planning Documents: This assignment has been developed over the course of multiple semesters incorporating feedback from the Center for Teaching and Learning and students. The experience design content came primarily from the Stanford d.school and the Rossman and Duerden’s Designing Experiences book. The assignment is reviewed annually by the instructor and TAs to make improvements based upon student responses and performance on the assignment.Event Canvas Presentation: Experience Insights Project: This project has been developed over a number of years with feedback from students and the Center for Teaching and LearningPerformance Levels Final Round of Experience Testing – Planning Documents: Average assignment scores will be 85% or better.
Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions.
Accreditation Standard Evidences of Meeting Standards 7.03.01 Learning Opportunity EXDM 423 Syllabus, Assignment Prompts Performance Measures EXDM 423 Case Studies 7.03.02 Quality Assessment Measures Case Studies: Two case studies are used that incorporate design thinking, experience economy, and management principles (experience staging, marketing, human resources, finances, strategy, and ethics) to experience providing enterprises. In 2019-2020 cases were written up with detailed case reports. The emphasis or the write ups were to focus on making sound business decisions based on quality evaluation with tight strong writing.Performance Levels Case Studies: Average case scores will be 85% or better.
Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate, through a comprehensive internship of no less than four hundred clock hours and no fewer than ten weeks, the potential to succeed as professionals at supervisory or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism, or related organizations.
Accreditation Standard Evidences of Meeting Standards 7.04.01 Learning Opportunity EXDM 496R Syllabus, Assignment Prompts Performance Measures EXDM496R Internship Portfolio 7.04.02 Quality Assessment Measures Syllabus and assignments have been approved by an external reviewer within the University. Performance Levels Portfolio: The average score for the portfolio will be 90% or better.Weekly Log: Average score will be 100%.Supervisor Evaluations: The average score on mid-term supervisor ratings will be 80%. The average score on final supervisor ratings will be 95%Work Sample: Average score will be 90% or better.
