Park and Resource Management Program Outcomes
This program resides in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Environmental Education

1.  Upon completion of the program, the student will have integrated knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to manage areas and facilities in a variety of park settings. This educational outcome includes the identification of management needs, as well as the ability to implement plans to accomplish management goals.

2.  To interact and communicate with a broad spectrum of the population using appropriate communication and technology skills for a clear exchange of ideas and information. These skills include those useful in a variety of professional and public settings involving verbal, nonverbal and graphic forms of communication along with the appropriate technological tools.

3.  To manage people both as park visitors and those related to the park and resource management mission. This includes the acquisition of knowledge and its application to a variety of professional and social situations involved, the demonstration of skills with the delivery of appropriate people management in a variety of park settings, and the abilities to accomplish management goals.

4.  The ability to resolve complex situations involving natural and cultural resources through subjective and objective assessment and reasoning. Essential to the achievement of the outcomes a foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities regarding park and recreation resources combined with the ability to think critically and address challenges creatively.