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 IT, PROTECT IT, EXPLORE IT!
Department 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
- Environmental stewardship
- Diversity of experiences
- Healthy lifestyles
- Personal and leadership development
- Service
- Community
- Celebration
These values help us achieve our mission to advance leadership and knowledge in recreation, parks, and tourism.