Above: Our future is bright! This amazing photo was taken by Greg Belgum (RPTA '14) on a hike in Reservoir Canyon in San Luis Obispo.
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Our Vision
The Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administration's vision is to promote healthy lifestyles, protect memorable places, and facilitate life-enhancing experiences. This vision is realized through the tagline... LIVE. PROTECT. EXPLORE.
Our Values and Mission
The core values that guide the RPTA Department's interactions with students, parents, alumni, professionals, faculty, staff, administrators, advisory council members and the community involve:
- Life-long learning
- Sustainability
- Diversity
- Leadership development
- Service
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Celebration
These values help us achieve our mission:
To advance leadership and knowledge in recreation, parks, and tourism.


