Papers by Douglas Franklin
Recreational Sports Journal, 2014
Collegiate recreation professionals were surveyed to determine whether, how regularly, and by wha... more Collegiate recreation professionals were surveyed to determine whether, how regularly, and by what means they were conducting assessment. This descriptive study explored current assessment practices; surveyed resources used in assessment, including specific attention to CAS materials; and reported outcomes of assessment activities. Results indicated that more than 90% of respondents were engaged in assessment, regardless of institution type. Professional literature, professional development activities, and assessment teams were the most frequently used resources; approximately 40% reported using CAS materials. Most frequently reported outcomes of assessment were generally related to student staffing. Respondents also indicated that mission statements and professional staffing changed less frequently as a result of assessment efforts. Implications for the practice of assessment in collegiate recreation programs are discussed.
Recreational Sports Journal, 2014
Collegiate recreation professionals were surveyed to determine whether, how regularly, and by wha... more Collegiate recreation professionals were surveyed to determine whether, how regularly, and by what means they were conducting assessment. This descriptive study explored current assessment practices; surveyed resources used in assessment, including specific attention to CAS materials; and reported outcomes of assessment activities. Results indicated that more than 90% of respondents were engaged in assessment, regardless of institution type. Professional literature, professional development activities, and assessment teams were the most frequently used resources; approximately 40% reported using CAS materials. Most frequently reported outcomes of assessment were generally related to student staffing. Respondents also indicated that mission statements and professional staffing changed less frequently as a result of assessment efforts. Implications for the practice of assessment in collegiate recreation programs are discussed.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2013
Massive student debt, poor performance by college graduates, and an overall questioning of the va... more Massive student debt, poor performance by college graduates, and an overall questioning of the value of a four or more year commitment to an academic endeavour fuels societal and political demands for accountability in higher education. Drawing on a review of governmental studies, scholarly publications, professional association position papers, and popular works, the issue of addressing accountability through the development of universal learning outcomes and maximizing out-of-class learning experiences in colleges and universities is explored. Examples of holistic learning as well as sources for developing student learning outcomes for both in and out of class are provided. A case study of Ohio University brings to life a real world approach to developing an institutional commitment to holistic student learning. The power of all-inclusive learning is identified in the institution's foundational documents and accreditation. The development and implementation of projects associated with the University's accreditation process, through the Higher Learning Commission's Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) and the results of data from three elements of a study on learning through student employment are provided for review. Finally, the institution's commitment to make its efforts operational is manifested through ongoing and developing efforts and practices within the institution's Division of Student Affairs.
Recreational Sports Journal
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2015
The case study presents information regarding a consultant project for an international universit... more The case study presents information regarding a consultant project for an international university to restructure the institution's teacher preparation program. A unique approach to the findings, needs and recommendation of the project was the use of research and academic literature to support the consultant's recommendations for change. Facilitating structures, potential stakeholder teams and the development of an action plan with strategies, and strategic priorities that may be useful in applying the plan. Key recommendations included developing a clinical based teacher preparation program and developing an organizational model that had a teacher education component. Lessons learned from the case study included the understanding the paradoxes between listening to client needs but not to the extent of limiting chances of success, understanding and acknowledging context but not where it limits the effective use of best practices, and balancing personal experience with available research.
Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences
ABSTRACT
Massive student debt, poor performance by college graduates, and an overall questioning of the va... more Massive student debt, poor performance by college graduates, and an overall questioning of the value of a four or more year commitment to an academic endeavour fuels societal and political demands for accountability in higher education. Drawing on a review of governmental studies, scholarly publications, professional association position papers, and popular works, the issue of addressing accountability through the development of universal learning outcomes and maximizing out-of-class learning experiences in colleges and universities is explored. Examples of holistic learning as well as sources for developing student learning outcomes for both in and out of class are provided. A case study of Ohio University brings to life a real world approach to developing an institutional commitment to holistic student learning. The power of all-inclusive learning is identified in the institution's foundational documents and accreditation. The development and implementation of projects associated with the University's accreditation process, through the Higher Learning Commission's Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) and the results of data from three elements of a study on learning through student employment are provided for review. Finally, the institution's commitment to make its efforts operational is manifested through on-going and developing efforts and practices within the institution's Division of Student Affairs.
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