Realization

The Culture of Learning Initiative came to fruition after assessing several semesters of discouraging data. After seeing lower results than expected, UWF Recreation realized they needed to focus more energy on the teaching component of student learning outcomes rather than on the assessment component. This adjustment includes becoming transparent about student learning outcomes, informing students of what they’re learning and involving them in the administration of assessments.

Sharing Is Fun

By creating learning partnerships with students as well as teaching partnerships with faculty, staff, and even other institutions, Recreation’s program administrators have a newfound respect for the power of teamwork. For example, Recreation now uses a conflict resolution model originated in and presented by the Communication Arts department. Career Services and Volunteer Services also present workshops that correlate with the Learned through Recreation measure. UWF Recreation is also helping their institution by conducting workshops to help other departments as well as presenting on the state, regional, and national levels, sharing their lesson-learning with others who struggle to develop student learning outcomes.

It's All About The Students

UWF Recreation is proud of the Culture of Learning Initiative and has already begun to see improvements in the data coming back from student learning outcome measures, and anticipate significant future improvement. More importantly, though, the student employees are not only aware of what they should be learning while working for Recreation; they also know that the department cares about what they are learning and that Recreation administration is trying to provide them a great work environment and the best learning opportunities possible.

Contact Information

For more information on UWF Recreation & Sports Services Student Learning Outcomes, visit: http://uwf.edu/recreation/internal.