Accreditation: the mark of quality for undergraduate education in recreation, park resources and leisure services.In 1997 the Council on Accreditation's new logo will give this program an identifiable symbol. It is available for use by accredited institutions and will appear on all NRPA/AALR accreditation publications, including the new accreditation brochure, explaining accreditation in general and this program in particular. The brochure is of interest to students, faculty, administrators, practitioners and potential employers. Single copies are available from the Accreditation Coordinator at NRPA. Ninety-five programs are now accredited and four more will complete the application process this year, for a total of ninety-nine. In 1996 one new school, the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas strives to be known as a "nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world." The school recently completed its "Campaign for the 21st Century," in which the university raised more than $1 billion for the school, used at Fayetteville, was added to the list. In 1997 four more will complete the initial accreditation process: Arkansas Tech University  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . , Texas A&M University, and Appalachian State University History Appalachian State University began in the summer of 1899 when a group of citizens of Watauga County, NC, under the leadership of D.D. Dougherty and B.B. Dougherty, began a movement to establish a good school in Boone, NC. Land was donated by D.B. and Winston Salem State University in North Carolina. (These are listed separately after the currently accredited programs, below.) Still others are applying or are using the standards as a basis for curriculum development or revision. The standards themselves have not changed, but as the profession develops, so does the accreditation program. The Council is considering several proposed new standards and, according to its standard procedures, is seeking feedback from both accredited institutions, accreditation visitors and others before making any changes. ACCREDITED BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS in RECREATION, PARK RESOURCES and LEISURE SERVICES NRPA/AALR COUNCIL on ACCREDITATION * JANUARY 1997 * ALL institutions have an accredited Professional Preparation Program. Those so indicated also offer options. Institutions currently undergoing the initial accreditation review and those which have submitted preliminary applications are listed separately at the end. Options: A = Leisure Services Management B = Natural Resources Recreation Management C = Leisure/Recreation Program Delivery D = Therapeutic Recreation ARIZONA Arizona State University Arizona State University, at Tempe; coeducational; opened 1886 as a normal school, became 1925 Tempe State Teachers College, renamed 1945 Arizona State College at Tempe. Its present name was adopted in 1958. , Main Campus Dept. of Recreation Mgmt. & Tourism Accreditation: 10/94 to t0/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: Moeur 131 Tempe, AZ 85287-4905 Contact: Dr. Carlton Yoshioka, Chair Phone: 602-965-7291; FAX: 602-965-5664 Arizona State University West Established by the Arizona Legislature in 1984, Arizona State University at the West campus is one of four campuses of the Arizona State University system. Located in northwest Phoenix, Arizona, straddling the Glendale, Arizona city limits, ASU at the West campus has 8,100 students Dept. of Recreation & Tourism Management Accreditation: 10/94to 10/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: P O. Box 37100, 4701 West Thunderbird Phoenix, AZ 85069-7100 Contact: Dr. Richard Gitelson, Chair Phone: 602-543-6617; FAX: 602-543-6612 ARKANSAS University of Arkansas Recreation Program, Dept. of HPER Accreditation: 10/96- 10/2001 Accredited Options: * none Location: HPER 306 Fayetteville, AR 72701 Contact: Dr. Stephen Langsner Phone: 501-575-2857; FAX: 501-575-6401 CALIFORNIA California State University, Chico References 1. ^ "California State University, Chico", Yahoo! Education, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-12-28. Dept. of Recreation & Parks Management Accreditation: 10/86to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * A B C D Location: Room 101 Tehamo Hall Chico, CA 95929-0560 Contact: Dr. Steve Dennis, Chair Phone: 916-898-6408; FAX: 916-898-6557 California State University, Fresno The campus sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno County is the sixth largest metropolitan area in California. The university is within an hour's drive of many mountain and lake resorts and within a three- or four-hour drive of both Los Recreation Admin. & Leisure Studies Program Accreditation: 10/84to 10/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: 5310 North Campus Drive Fresno, CA 93740-0103 Contact: Dr. Andrew Hoff, Head Phone: 209-278-2838; FAX: 209-278-5267 California State University Enrollment  , Long Beach Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 10/82 to 10/97 Accredited Options: * D Location: 1250 Bellflower Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90840-4903 Contact: Dr. Michael Blazey, Chair Phone: 310-985-4071; FAX: 310-985-8154 California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an Dept. of Leisure Studies & Recreation Accreditation: 10/76 to 10/97 Accredited Options: * D Location: 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8269 Contact: Dr. Robert Winslow, Chair Phone: 818-677-3202; FAX: 818-677-4545 California State University, Sacramento California State University, Sacramento, more commonly referred to as Sacramento State or Sac State, is a public university located in the city of Sacramento, California, USA. It is part of the California State University system. Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 10/79 to 10/99 Accredited Options: * A D Location: 6000 J Street Sacramento, CA 95819-6110 Contact: Dr. Steven W. Gray, Chair Phone: 916-278-6753; FAX: 916-278-5053 Calif. Polytechnic State Univ. San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. Recreation Administration Program, Natural Resources Mgmt. Dept. Accreditation: 4/86 to 4/2001 Accredited Options: * none Location: San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 Contact: Dr. Carolyn Shank, Coordinator Phone: 805-756-2050; FAX: 805-756-1402 San Diego State University San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system. Department of Recreation Accreditation: 10/81 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * none Location: 5900 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182-0368 Contact: Dr. Jesse Dixon, Chair Phone: 619-594-5110; FAX: 619-594-6974 San Francisco State University • • [ Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 10/90 to 10/2000 Accredited Options: * none Location: 1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132 Contact Dr. Don Taylor, Chair Phone: 415-338-2030; FAX: 415-338-0543 San Jose State University Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 4/87 to 4/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192 Contact: Dr. Charles Whitcomb, Chair Phone: 408-924-3000; FAX: 408-924-2990 COLORADO Colorado State University Colorado State University, at Fort Collins; land-grant with state and federal support; chartered 1870, opened 1879 as an agricultural college, assumed present name in 1957. There is a veterinary teaching hospital, an agricultural campus, and a research campus. Dept. of Natural Resource Recreation & Tourism Accreditation: 10/86 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * none Location: 235 Forestry Building Fort Collins, CO 80523 Contact: Dr. Glenn Haas, Chair Phone: 970-491-6591; FAX: 970-491-2255 Metropolitan State College of Denver This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Dept. of Human Performance, Sport & Leisure Accreditation: 4/90 to 4/2000 Accredited Options: * A Location: 1006 Eleventh St., Campus Box 25 Denver, CO 80217-3362 Contact: Dr. Joe Quatrochi, Interim Chair Phone: 303-556-3145; FAX: 303-556-8301 University of Northern Colorado  It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with and ()University of Northern Colorado (Northern Colorado) Recreation Program Accreditation: 4/90 to 4/2000 Accredited Options: * D Location: Gunter 125 Greeley, CO 80639 Contact: Dr. N. R. Van Dinter, Coordinator Phone: 970-351-2403; FAX: 970-351-1255 CONNECTICUT University of Connecticut The University of Connecticut is the State of Connecticut's land-grant university. It was founded in 1881 and serves more than 27,000 students on its six campuses, including more than 9,000 graduate students in multiple programs. UConn's main campus is in Storrs, Connecticut. Dept. of Sport, Leisure & Exercise Sciences Accreditation: 4/91 to 4/2001 Accredited Options: * A D Location: 2095 Hillside Road Storrs, CT 06269-1110 Contact: Dr. Jay S. Shivers, Coordinator Phone: 860-486-3623; FAX: 860-486-1123 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). Gallaudet University Recreation & Leisure Studies Prog., Dept. PER Accreditation: 10/88 to 10/98 Accredited Options: * C D Location: 800 Florida Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 Contact: Dr. Anne Simonsen, Coordinator Phone: 202-651-5591; FAX: 202-651-5861 FLORIDA Florida State University Florida State University, at Tallahassee; coeducational; chartered 1851, opened 1857. Present name was adopted in 1947. Special research facilities include those in nuclear science and oceanography. Leisure Services & Studies Accreditation: 10/78to 10/98 Accredited Options: * D Location: 215 Stone Building Tallahassee, FL 32306-3001 Contact: Dr. Cheryl Beeler,Chair Phone: 904-644-6014; FAX: 904-644-4335 University of Florida University of Florida is the third-largest university in the United States, with 50,912 students (as of Fall 2006) and has the eighth-largest budget (nearly $1.9 billion per year). UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. Dept. of Recreation, Parks & Tourism Accreditation: 10/81 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * A B C D Location: Room 300 Florida Gym P.O. Box 118208 Gainesville, FL 3261 1-2034 Contact: Dr. Steve Anderson, Chair Phone: 352-392-4042; FAX: 352-392-7588 GEORGIA Georgia Southern University Georgia Southern University, established 1906, is a regional university located in Statesboro, Georgia, USA, and part of the University System of Georgia. It is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia and is the sixth largest institution in the Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Services Accreditation: 4/83 to 4/98 Accredited Options: * A B D Location: Hollis Building, Landrum Box 8077 Statesboro, GA 30460-8077 Contact: Dr. Henry Eisenhart, Chair Phone: 912-681-5462; FAX: 912-681-0386 University of Georgia Organization The President of the University of Georgia (as of 2007, Michael F. Adams) is the head administrator and is appointed and overseen by the Georgia Board of Regents. Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 10/84 to 10/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: 300 River Road Athens, GA 30602-3655 Contact: Dr. Douglas Kleiber, Head Phone: 706-542-5064; FAX: 706-542-7917 IDAHO University of Idaho The university was formed by the territorial legislature of Idaho on January 30, 1889, and opened its doors on October 3, 1892 with an initial class of 40 students. The first graduating class in 1896 contained two men and two women. , Col. of Education Recreation Program Unit, Division of HPERD Accreditation: 4/89 to 4/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: Memorial Gym, Building 109 Moscow, ID 83843 Contact: Dr. Calvin W. Lathen, Division Director Phone: 208-885-6582; FAX: 208-885-5929 University of Idaho, Col. of Forestry Dept. of Resource Recreation & Tourism Accreditation: 4/89 to 4/99 Accredited Options: * B Location: College of Forestry, Wildlife & Range Sciences Room 19 Moscow, ID 83844-1139 Contact: Dr. John D. Hunt, Head Phone: 208-885-7911; FAX: 208-885-6226 ILLINOIS Aurora University Recreation Admin. Dept. Accreditation: 10/82 to 10/97 Accredited Options: * none Location: 347 S. Gladstone Ave. Aurora, IL 60506 Contact: Dr. Rita Yerkes, Chair Phone: 708-844-5404; FAX: 708-844-5532 College of St. Francis Dept. of Recreation Admin. Accreditation: 10/83 to 10/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: 500 Wilcox Street Joliet, IL 60435 Contact: Dr. Ann Zito, Chair Phone: 815-740-3691; FAX: 815-740-4285 Eastern Illinois University Eastern Illinois University is a state university located in Charleston, Illinois. Institution Eastern Illinois University has approximately 10,000 undergraduates, 1,700 graduate students, and 2,000 faculty and staff. Admission is selective. Department of Leisure Studies Accreditation: 10/83 to 10/98 Accredited Options: * D Location: Room 10, McAfee Gym Charleston, IL 61920 Contact: Dr. William Higelmire, Chair Phone: 217-581-3018; FAX: 217-581-7013 ("for Dept. LS") Illinois State University ISU is recognized in the prestigious US News rankings as a "National University", that is, a university which grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research. Recreation & Park Admin. Prog., HPER Accreditation: 10/85 to 10/2000 Accredited Options: * D Location: McCormick Hall Room 101 Normal, IL 61790-5121 Contact: Dr. Norma J. Stumbo, Program Director Phone: 309-438-5608; FAX: 309-438-5561 Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University, main campus at Carbondale; state supported; coeducational; est. 1869, opened 1874 as a normal school, renamed 1947. It has a center for archaeological investigation and a fisheries research laboratory. There is also a campus at Edwardsville. Dept. of Health Education & Recreation Accreditation: 4/81 to 4/2001 Accredited Options: * A D Location: Pulliam Hall 307, Postal Code 4632 Carbondale, IL 62901 Contact: Dr. Regina B. Glover, Chair Phone: 618-453-4331; FAX: 618-453-1829 University of Illinois University of Illinois may refer to:
Western Illinois University For another university which uses the abbreviation "WIU", see Webber International University Athletics
INDIANA Indiana State University Indiana State University, main campus at Terre Haute; coeducational; est. 1865 as a normal school, became Indiana State Teachers College in 1929, gained university status in 1965. There is also a campus at Evansville (opened 1965). Dept. of Recreation & Sport Management Accreditation: 4/81 to 4/2001 Accredited Options: * none Location: Arena B-64 Terre Haute, IN 47809 Contact: Dr. Owen R. Smith, Chair Phone: 812-237-2183; FAX: 812-237-4338 Indiana University Dept. of Recreation & Park Admin. Accreditation: 3/79 to 4/99 Accredited Options: * A B D Location: HPER Building Bloomington, IN 47405 Contact: Dr. Joel Meier, Chair Phone: 812-855-4711; FAX: 812-855-3998 IOWA Iowa, state, United States Iowa (ī`əwə), midwestern state in the N central United States. It is bounded by the Mississippi R. University of Iowa Not to be confused with Iowa State University. The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women. Dept. of Sport, Health, Leisure & Physical Studies Accreditation: 10/87 to 10/97 Accredited Options: * A D Location: 102 Field House Iowa City, IA 52242 Contact: Dr. Bonnie Slatton, Chair Phone: 319-335-9335; FAX: 319-335-6669 University of Northern Iowa The University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, was founded in 1876, as the Iowa State Normal School. It has colleges of Business Administration, Education, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, and a graduate school. Leisure Services Division, Sch. of HPELS Accreditation: 10/86 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * C D Location: 307 East Gym Cedar Falls, IA 50614 Contact: Dr. Jane Mertesdorf, Division Coordinator Phone: 319-273-2654; FAX: 319-273-5833 KANSAS Kansas State University Kansas State University, main campus at Manhattan; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; chartered and opened 1863. There is an additional campus at Salina. Among the university's research facilities are the J. R. Recreation Resources Division, Dept. Horticulture, Forestry & Rec. Res. Accreditation: 4/88 to 4/98 Accredited Options: * A B Location: Manhattan, KS 66506-4002 Contact: Dr. Thomas D. Warner, Head Phone: 913-532-6170; FAX: 913-532-6949 KENTUCKY Eastern Kentucky University Student Life The Eastern Kentucky University Office of Student Life works closely with Registered Student Organizations (RSO's), Greek Life, and Thursday Alternative Getaway (TAG). Dept. of Recreation & Park Admin. Accreditation: 4/80 to 4/2000 Accredited Options: * C D Location: Begley Building Room 402 Richmond, KY 40475 Contact: Dr. Larry Belknap, Chairman Phone: 606-622-1833; FAX: 606-622-1020 Western Kentucky University Student Body Profile WKU had a total enrollment in the Fall Semester of 2002 (the latest published figures) of 17,818 students. Out of this total, 73% were full-time and 85% were undergraduates. Ethnic and racial minority enrollment was just under 13% at 2,097. Curriculum in Recreation & Park Admin., Dept. PER Accreditation: 4/80 to 10/2000 Accredited Options: * none Location: 316 Smith Stadium Bowling Green, KY 42101 Contact: Dr. Alton Little, Program Coordinator Phone: 502-745-3591; FAX: 502-745-3592 LOUISIANA Grambling State University Grambling State University, at Grambling, La.; coeducational; state supported; est. 1901, attained university status 1974; predominantly African American. It has colleges of liberal arts, science and technology, and education as well of schools of nursing and social Recreation Careers Program, HPELS Accreditation: 10/86 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * C D Location: PO Box 4244 Grambling, LA 71245 Contact: Dr. Wallace Bly, Coordinator Phone: 318-274-2294; FAX: 318-274-6053 MAINE University of Maine "UMO" redirects here, but this abbreviation is also used informally to mean the Mozilla Add-ons website, formerly Mozilla Update Should not be confused with Université du Maine, in Le Mans, France The University of Maine , Machias Program in Recreation Management, Business Div. Accreditation: 4/89 to 10/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: 9 O'Brien Ave. Machias, ME 04654 Contact: Dr. Arthur McEntee, Division Chair Phone: 207-255-1200; FAX: 207-255-4864 University of Maine, Presque Isle Dept. of Recreation/Leisure Services Accreditation: 4/88 to 4/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: Normal Hall, 181 Main Street Presque Isle, ME 04769 Contact: Dr. David B. Jones, Coordinator Phone: 207-768-9415; FAX: 207-768-9608 MASSACHUSETTS Springfield College Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Services Accreditation: 10/83 to 10/98 Accredited Options: * A C D Location: 263 Alden Street Springfield, MA 01109-3797 Contact: Dr. Matthew J. Pantera, Chair Phone: 413-748-3269; FAX: 413-748-3291 MICHIGAN Central Michigan University Central Michigan University, at Mount Pleasant, Mich.; coeducational; est. 1892 as a normal school, became Central State Teachers College in 1927, achieved university status in 1959. The university maintains a forest that is used for botanical and biological research. Dept. of Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Accreditation: 4/82 to 4/97 Accredited Options: * A C D Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859 Contact: Dr. Roger Coles, Chair Phone: 517-774-3858; FAX: 517-774-2161 Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan University, mainly at Ypsilanti, Mich.; coeducational; founded 1849 as a normal school, became Eastern Michigan College in 1956, gained university status in 1959. Recreation Division, HPERD Accreditation: 4/94 to 4/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: 235 Warner Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Contact: Dr. Jerry L. Ricciardo, Division Head Phone: 313-487-0090; FAX: 313-347-0090 Michigan State University Michigan State University, at East Lansing; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1855. It opened in 1857 as Michigan Agricultural College, the first state agricultural college. Dept. of Park, Recreation & Tourism Resources Accreditation: 10/88 to 10/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: Room 131 Natural Resources East Lansing, MI 48824-1222 Contact: Dr. Joseph D. Fridgen, Chair Phone: 517-353-5190; FAX: 517-432-3597 MINNESOTA Mankato State University Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Accreditation: 10/86 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * none Location: 213 Highland North Mankato, MN 56002-8400 Contact: Dr. James Jack, Chair Phone: 507-389-2127; FAX: 507-389-2985 University of Minnesota (body, education) University of Minnesota - The home of Gopher. http://umn.edu/. Address: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Div. of Recreation, Park, & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 10/35 to 10/2000 Accredited Options: * A D Location: 224 Cooke Hall, 1900 University Ave., SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Contact: Dr. Stuart J. Schleien, Division Head Phone: 612-625-4073; FAX: 612-626-7700 MISSISSIPPI University of Southern Mississippi Recreation Program Accreditation: 10/86 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * A D Location: School of Human Performance & Recreation Box 5142 Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5142 Contact: Dr. Sandra Gangstead, Director Phone: 601-266-5386; FAX: 601-266-4445 MISSOURI Southeast Missouri State University Missouri State University is a state university located in Springfield, Missouri. It is the state's second largest university in student enrollment, second only to the University of Missouri. From 1972 to 2005, Missouri State was known as Southwest Missouri State University. Recreation Program, Dept. Health & Leisure Accreditation: 4/94 to 4/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: One University Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Contact: Dr. Edward L. Leoni, Chairperson Phone: 314-651-2470; FAX: 314-651-2200 Southwest Missouri State University Recreation & Leisure Studies, HPER Dept. Accreditation: 4/88 to 4/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: 901 South National Springfield, MO 65804-0089 Contact: Dr. Gary Shoemaker, Coordinator Phone: 417-836-5411;FAX:417-836-5371 University of Missouri Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Accreditation: 10/77 to 10/97 Accredited Options: * A B D Location: 624 Clark Hall Columbia, MO 65211 Contact: Dr. C. Randal Vessell, Chair Phone: 573-882-7088; FAX: 573-882-9526 MONTANA University of Montana Recreation Management Program Accreditation: 4/94 to 4/99 Accredited Options: * B C Location: School of Forestry Missoula, MT 59812 Contact: Dr. Steve McCool, Coordinator Phone: 406-243-5521; FAX: 406-243-6656 NEW HAMPSHIRE University of New Hampshire Dept. of Recreation Management & Policy Accreditation: 5/85 to 4/2000 Accredited Options: * D Location: 108 Hewitt Hall Durham, NH 03824 Contact: Dr. Lou Powell, Chair Phone: 603-862-0409; FAX: 603-862-2722 NEW JERSEY Montclair State University History Montclair State was established in 1908 as "Montclair Normal School" in response to a growing need for teachers. It was renamed "Montclair State Teachers College" in 1927, when it developed a program of educating secondary school teachers through a Bachelor of Arts Dept. Phys. Ed., Recreation, & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 10/88 to 10/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: Panzer Gym Upper Montclair, NJ 07043 Contact: Prof. Tim Sullivan, Chair Phone: 201-655-5253 or -5254; FAX: 201-655-5455 NEW YORK Ithaca College Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 4/81 to 4/2001 Accredited Options: * none Location: 36 Hill Center Ithaca, NY 14850 Contact: Dr. Sarah M. Rich, Chair Phone: 607-274-3335; FAX: 607-274-1943 State University of New York (body) State University of New York - (SUNY) The public university system of New York State, USA, with campuses throughout the state. , Brockport Recreation & Leisure Studies Dept. Accreditation: 9/87 to 10/97 Accredited Options: * none Location: 350 New Campus Drive Brockport, NY 14420 Contact: Dr. David L. Jewell, CLP, Chairperson Phone: 716-395-5482; FAX: 716-395-5246 State University of New York, Cortland Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 4/90 to 4/2000 Accredited Options: * A C D Location: P.O. Box 2000 Cortland, NY 13045 Contact: Dr. Anderson B. Young, Chair Phone: 607-753-4941; FAX: 607-753-5982 NORTH CAROLINA East Carolina University East Carolina University is a public, coeducational, intensive research university located in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statue and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina Recreation & Leisure Studies Dept. Accreditation: 10/80 to 10/2000 Accredited Options: * A D Location: 174 Minges Coliseum Greenville, NC 27858 Contact: Dr. Thomas K. Skalko, Chair Phone: 919-328-4640; FAX: 919-328-4642 North Carolina State University History
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Also known as The University of North Carolina, Carolina, North Carolina, or simply UNC Curriculum in Leisure Services & Recreation Admin. Accreditation: 10/78to 10/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: Evergreen House, CB# 3185 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Contact: Dr. Karla Henderson, Chair Phone: 919-962-1222; FAX: 919-962-1223 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Additionally, UNCG is home to a bevy of research institutes and centers including the Center for Applied Research, Center for Creating Writing in the Arts, Center for Global Business Education & Research, Center for Biotechnology, Genomics & Health Research, Center for Music Research and Dept. of Leisure Studies Accreditation: 10/81 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * A D Location: 420 HHP Building Greensboro, NC 27412-5001 Contact: Dr. Kathleen Williams, Acting Dept. Head Phone: 910-334-3040; FAX: 910-334-3238 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Parks & Recreation Management, Dept. HPER Accreditation: 10/83 to 10/98 Accredited Options: * D Location: 601 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28403-3297 Contact: Dr. Charles Lewis, Coordinator Phone: 910-395-3251; FAX: 910-350-7073 OHIO Ohio, state, United States Ohio, midwestern state in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania (NE) West Virginia (SE), Kentucky (S), Indiana (W), and Michigan and Lake Erie (N). Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University, at Bowling Green, Ohio; coeducational; chartered 1910 as a normal school, opened 1914. It became a college in 1929, a university in 1935. Recreation & Tourism Division, Sch. HPER Accreditation: 10/95 to 10/2000 Accredited Options: * none Location: 203 Eppler North Bowling Green, OH 43403-0248 Contact: Dr. Julie Lengfelder, Chair Phone: 419-372-6908 FAX: 419-372-2877 Kent State University Leisure Studies Program Accreditation: 4/92 to 4/97 Accredited Options: * none Location: 265 MACC - Annex Kent, OH 44242 Contact: Dr. Wayne W. Munson, Coordinator Phone: 330-672-2015; FAX: 330-672-4106 University of Toledo National recognition In its 125-year history UT has garnered several national accolades. The University’s programs, faculty and facilities have been highlighted in the media, including Division of Recreation & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 4/91 to 4/2001 Accredited Options: * D Location: 252 Health Education Center 2801 West Bancroft Street Toledo, OH 43606 Contact: Dr. Steven L. Ranck, Coordinator Phone: 419-530-2757; FAX: 419-530-4759 OKLAHOMA Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University, at Stillwater; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1890, opened 1891 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, renamed 1957. Program in Leisure Studies, Sch. HPELS Accreditation: 10/85 to 10/2000 Accredited Options: * A D Location: Colvin Center Stillwater, OK 74078 Contact: Dr. Jerry Jordan, Coordinator Phone: 405-744-5493; FAX: 405-744-6507 PENNSYLVANIA East Stroudsburg University Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Services Mgmt. Accreditation: 10/83 to 10/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: Box 138 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Contact: Dr. Elaine Rogers, Chair Phone: 717-422-3297; FAX: 717-422-3777 Lincoln University Dept. of Health, Physical Education & Recreation Accreditation: 10/86 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * D Location: Rivero Hall Lincoln University, PA 19352 Contact: Dr. James L. DeBoy, Dept. Chair Phone: 610-932-8300, ext 385; FAX: 610-932-0815 The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University, main campus at University Park, State College; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1855, opened 1859 as Farmers' High School. Sch. of Hotel, Restaurant & Recreation Mgmt Accreditation: 10/78 to 10/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: 301 Mateer Building University Park, PA 16802 Contact: Dr. Stuart H. Mann, Director Phone: 814-863-0840; FAX: 814-863-4257 Temple University Dept. of Sport Management & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 4/79 to 4/99 Accredited Options: * A D Location: 316 Seltzer Hail, Broad & Columbia Philadelphia, PA 19122 Contact: Dr. Ira Shapiro, Chair Phone: 215-204-8706; FAX: 215-204-1455 York College Recreation & Leisure Administration Accreditation: 10/84 to 10/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: York, PA 17405-7199 Contact: Dr. Annette Logan, Coordinator Phone: 717-846-7788; FAX: 717-849-1619 SOUTH CAROLINA Clemson University Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Accreditation: 4/80 to 4/2000 Accredited Options: * A B D Location: 276 Lehotsky Hall Clemson, SC 29634 Contact: Dr. Ann James, Chair Phone: 864-656-3036; FAX: 864-656-2226 TENNESSEE Middle Tennessee State University Middle Tennessee State University (founded September 11, 1911, and commonly abbreviated as MTSU) is an American university located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Program in Recreation, Dept. of HPER Accreditation: 10/94 to 10/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: 111 Murphy Center, PO Box 96 Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Contact: Dr. Martha H. Whaley, Chairperson Phone: 615-898-2811; FAX: 615-898-5020 University of Tennessee The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the flagship institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee public university system in the American state of Tennessee. , Knoxville Recreation & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 10/83 to 10/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: 1914 Andy Holt Avenue Knoxville, TN 37996-2710 Contact: Dr. Gene Hayes, Chair Phone: 423-974-6045; FAX: 423-974-6439 TEXAS University of North Texas Recreation & Leisure Studies Program Accreditation: 4/90 to 10/97 Accredited Options: * none Location: UNT Box 13857-PEB 209 Denton, TX 76203-6857 Contact: Dr. Barbara Wilhite, Chair Phone: 817-565-2651; FAX: 817-565-4904 UTAH Brigham Young University Brigham Young University, at Provo, Utah; Latter-Day Saints; coeducational; opened as an academy in 1875 and became a university in 1903. It is noted for its law and business schools. Dept. of Recreation Management & Youth Leadership Accreditation: 10/82 to 10/97 Accredited Options: * D Location: 273 Richards Building Provo, UT 84602-2031 Contact: Dr. S. Harold Smith, Chair Phone: 801-378-4369; FAX: 801-378-7461 University of Utah The University of Utah (also The U or the U of U or the UU), located in Salt Lake City, is the flagship public research university in the state of Utah, and one of 10 institutions that make up the Utah System of Higher Education. Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Accreditation: 409 to 4/99 Accredited Options: * A D Location: College of Health HPER-226 Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Contact: Dr. Gary Ellis, Interim Chair Phone: 801-581-3220; FAX: 801-481-5580 Utah State University Utah State University, mainly at Logan; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; chartered 1888, opened 1890. It publishes Utah Science, Western Historical Quarterly, and Western American Literary Journal. Parks & Recreation Program, Dept. HPER Accreditation: 4/95 to 4/2000 Accredited Options: * none Location: UMC 7000 Logan, UT 84322-7000 Contact: Dr. Dennis A. Nelson, Chair Phone: 801-797-1497; FAX: 801-797-3759 VERMONT Green Mountain College Green Mountain College is a coeducational private liberal arts college located in Poultney, Vermont, in the USA. The College bills itself as Vermont's Environmental Liberal Arts College Dept. of Recreation & Leisure Studies Accreditation: 4/90 to 4/2000 Accredited Options: * none Location: Gym Complex Poultney, VT 05764 Contact: Dr. Robert Riley, Chairperson Phone: 802-287-8000; FAX: 802-287-9313 x340 Lyndon State College Lyndon State College is a public college located at Lyndonville in the U.S. state of Vermont. The town is located in Caledonia county in a region of Vermont known as the Northeast Kingdom. Recreation Resource & Ski Resort Mgmt. Accreditation: 10/86 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * none Location: Lyndonville, VT 05851 Contact: Dr. Catherine DeLeo, Chair Phone: 802-626-6475; FAX: 802-626-9770 VIRGINIA Ferrum College Recreation and Leisure Program Accreditation: 3/84 to 4/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: Box 214, Roberts Hall Ferrum, VA 24088 Contact: Dr. Dempsey Hensley, Coordinator Phone: 703-365-4494; FAX: 703-365-4203 Longwood College Recreation & Leisure Prog., Dept. HPERD Accreditation: 10/82 to 10/97 Accredited Options: * D Location: Farmville, VA 23901 Contact: Dr. Pat Shank, Program Head Phone: 804-395-2545; FAX: 804-395-2568 Old Dominion University “ODU” redirects here. For other uses, see ODU (disambiguation). The university was recently named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review. Recreation & Leisure Studies, Dept. HPER Accreditation: 10/84 to 10/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: Norfolk, VA 23529-0196 Contact: Dr. Ladd G. Colston, Program Coordinator Phone: 804-683-4995; FAX: 804-683-4270 Radford University Dept. of Leisure Services Accreditation: 4/79 to 4/99 Accredited Options: * A D Location: Box 5736 Radford, VA 24142 Contact: Dr. Gary Nussbaum, Chair Phone: 540-831-5221; FAX: 540-831-6487 Virginia Commonwealth University Formed by a merger between the Richmond Professional Institute and the Medical College of Virginia in 1968, VCU has a medical school that is home to the nation's oldest organ transplant program. Recreation, Parks & Tourism Prog., HPER Accreditation: 10/79 to 10/99 Accredited Options: * A D Location: 817 West Franklin St., Box 2015 Richmond, VA 23284-2015 Contact: Dr. Michael S. Wise, Program Head Phone: 804-828-1130; FAX: 804-828-1946 Virginia Wesleyan College Recreation & Leisure Studies Program Accreditation: 10/84 to 10/99 Accredited Options: * none Location: Wesleyan Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 Contact: Dr. Douglas Kennedy, CLP, Coordinator Phone: 804-455-3305; FAX: 804-466-8526 WASHINGTON Central Washington University Leisure Services Program Accreditation: 4/90 to 4/2000 Accredited Options: * none Location: 400 E. 8th Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926 Contact: Dr. Craig E. Rademacher, Director Phone: 509-963-1314; FAX: 509-963-1848 Eastern Washington University Recreation & Leisure Services, Dept. PEHR Accreditation: 10/86 to 4/97 Accredited Options: * D Location: MS-66, HPERA Complex Cheney, WA 99004 Contact: Dr. Howard Uibel, Chairman Phone: 509-359-2464; FAX: 509-359-4833 Washington State University Recreation Admin. & Leisure Studies Curriculum Accreditation: 4/87 to 4/97 Accredited Options: * none Location: Smith Gym 113E Pullman, WA 99164 Contact: Prof. Diane Albright, Coordinator Phone: 509-335-4261; FAX: 509-335-4594 Western Washington University Recreation Program, Dept. PEHR Accreditation: 10/86 to 10/2001 Accredited Options: * none Location: Old Carver #6 Bellingham, WA 98225-9067 Contact: Dr. Ronald D. Riggins, Coordinator Phone: 360-650-3541; FAX: 360-650-7447 WEST VIRGINIA Marshall University Park Resources & Leisure Services, Dept. HPER Accreditation: 4/91 to 4/2001 Accredited Options: * none Location: 400 Hal Greer Blvd. Huntington, WV 25755-2450 Contact: Dr. Raymond L. Busbee, Coordinator Phone: 304-696-2922; FAX: 304-696-2928 West Virginia State College Recreation Program, Dept. HPERS Accreditation: 9/87 to 10/97 Accredited Options: * none Location: Box 434 Institute, WV 25112 Contact: Dr. Ted Muilenburg, Program Coordinator Phone: 304-766-3365; FAX: 304-766-3365 West Virginia University Recreation and Parks Management Accreditation: 9/87 to 4/98 Accredited Options: * none Location: P.O. Box 6125 Morgantown, WV 26506 Contact: Dr. Steve Hollenhorst, Program Coordinator Phone: 304-293-3721; FAX: 304-293-2441 WISCONSIN University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse Dept. of Rec. Management & Therapeutic Rec. Accreditation: 4/88 to 4/98 Accredited Options: * A D Location: 128 Wittich Hall LaCrosse, WI 54601 Contact: Dr. Nancy Navar, Chair Phone: 608-785-8207; FAX: 608-785-8206 CANADA -- ONTARIO University of Ottawa Dept. of Leisure Studies Accreditation: 4/95 to 4/2000 Accredited Options: * none Location: 550 Cumberland Street Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 CANADA Contact: Dr. Jean Claude Pageot, Chair Phone: 613-562-5931; FAX: 613-562-9976 PROGRAMS SCHEDULED TO COMPLETE THE INITIAL INTERVIEW IN 1997: Arkansas Tech University Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Hospitality Admin. Accreditation: Initial review 4/97 Accredited Options: * none Location: Williamson Hall 106 Russellville, AR 72801 Contact: Dr. Theresa Herrick, Head Phone: 501-968-0378; FAX: 501-968-0600 Appalachian State University Leisure Studies Program, Dept. HLES Accreditation: Formal application review 4/97 Accredited Options: * none Location: 206 Varsity Gym Boone, NC 28608 Contact: Dr. Paul L. Gaskill, Director Phone: 704-262-6336; FAX: 704-262-3138 Winston-Salem State University Therapeutic Recreation Program Accreditation: Initial review 10/97 Options: * D Location: Department of Physical Education Winston-Salem, NC 27110 Contact: Dr. Cynthia Stanley, Coordinator Phone: 910-750-2580; FAX: 910 750-2591 Texas A&M University Dept. of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences Accreditation: Initial review 10/97 Options: * none Location: 107 Frances Hall College Station, TX 77843-2261 Contact: Dr. Peter Witt, Head Phone: dept 409-845-5411; FAX: 409-845-0446 PROGRAMS WHICH HAVE SUBMITTED PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS BUT ARE NOT YET SCHEDULED FOR THE FULL ACCREDITATION REVIEW: Northern Arizona University Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Management Program Florida International University Miami Park & Recreation Management Curriculum University of Nevada, Las Vegas “UNLV” redirects here. For other uses, see UNLV (disambiguation). The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public, coeducational university located in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, known for its programs in History, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Hotel Dept. of Sport & Leisure Studies North Carolina Central University History NCCU was chartered in 1909 and opened in 1910 as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua under the leadership of President James E. Shepard. Durham Parks & Recreation Mgmt. Curriculum, Dept PER Hampton University Hampton, VA Dept. of Health, Physical Education & Recreation This list is revised twice annually following spring and fall meetings of the Council. It is also printed in the February issue of Parks and Recreation Magazine, the official publication of the National Recreation and Park Association. Every accredited program reports annually to the Council and is reviewed by it every five years. The standards upon which this accreditation is based are published separately as Standards and Evaluative Criteria for Baccalaureate Programs in Recreation, Park Resources and Leisure Services, which is available from the Council at NRPA. The NRPA/AALR Council on Accreditation is jointly sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association and the American Association for Recreation and Leisure, affiliated with the American Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. The Council has been nationally recognized as an accrediting body since 1986, first by the Council on Postsecondary Education (COPA), then by COPA's successor, the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation (CORPA), and now by CHEA, the Council on Higher Education Accreditation, a new national organization established in August 1996 to serve all the needs of higher education related to accreditation, including recognition of accrediting bodies such as the NRPA/AALR Council on Accreditation. More information is available from: Jeanne Houghton, Accreditation Coordinator Professional Services Division National Recreation and Park Association 2775 South Quincy Street, Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22206 Phone: 703-578-5570 Fax: 703-671-6772 |
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