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School of Kinesiology and Recreation

Strategic Plan

Central to the identity of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation is the quality and effectiveness of its academic programs. Building on this premise, this Strategic Plan represents a five-year roadmap that aims to take the School of Kinesiology and Recreation from its currently strong and stable state to an even brighter future. The Strategic Plan utilizes past history and meaningful engagement with relevant stakeholders to create a shared vision and framework to effectively move toward that future.

  • Our Values

  • Excellence and Continuous Improvement
    • Commitment to high standards in teaching, research, and service while continually evolving to meet emerging           needs. 
  • Applied Learning & Research
    • Advancing practice in kinesiology and recreation through hands-on learning that prepares students for real-world success and scholarship that connects research to real-world impact.
  • Collegiality
    • Fostering a work environment where students, faculty, and staff can work together with openness and camaraderie. 
  • Health & Well-being
    • Promoting holistic wellness for students, faculty, and staff through environments and practices that support healthy living. 
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Bringing inclusive practices and equitable mindsets to teaching, research, and service. 
  • Community Engagement
    • Strengthening ties with local and regional communities through outreach, service, and partnerships. 
  • Shared Governance
    • Upholding transparent, collaborative decision-making that elevates the voices of students, faculty, and staff. 
  • Sustainable Stewardship
    • Using resources responsibly to support the long-term vitality of the school. 

  • Mission

    We empower our students, faculty, and staff to make meaningful contributions in the fields of kinesiology and recreation by putting people first, delivering applied coursework, conducting impactful research, and fostering community partnerships.

  • Vision

    To be the place where students, faculty, and staff work collaboratively to shape the fields of kinesiology and recreation.

Goals, Strategies, and Action Items

  • 1

    Put people first. 

    • Foster a student-centered culture that encourages meaningful student involvement.

    • Mentor students beyond the classroom to support their personal and professional development. 
    • Support student and employee health and well-being.
    • Cultivate collegial and welcoming environments where students, faculty, and staff feel like they belong.
    • Prioritize shared governance and decision-making processes that are human-centered, transparent, and collaborative.
  • 2

    Deliver applied coursework. 

    • Prioritize interdisciplinary projects, experiential learning, and real-world problem solving in course design.
    • Use state-of-the-art facilities and equipment in course delivery.
    • Integrate emerging technologies and innovative teaching practices into course delivery.
    • Model real-world professional expectations in the classroom.
    • Employ inclusive and equitable teaching practices.
  • 3

    Conduct impactful research. 

    • Support grant-seeking efforts for research and scholarly activities.
    • Encourage equitable research and scholarship.
    • Foster innovative research through the use of state-of-the-art facilities, technology, equipment, and methodologies.
    • Mentor students in research and scholarly activities.
    • Increase the visibility of our research within and beyond academia.
  • 4

    Foster community partnerships.

    • Share knowledge and resources within and beyond the campus community.
    • Connect students with industry professionals.
    • Engage with external constituencies to expand human and structural capacity.
    • Promote partnerships with external agencies to develop educational, service, and research opportunities.
    • Ensure partnerships are equitable and mutually beneficial.