University of Northern Iowa School of Health,
Physical Education and Leisure Services
OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2006-2007
SCHOOL WIDE INITIATIVES
GOALS
Continue to review and implement recommendations from Academic Program Review Construct the Human Performance Complex Incremental implementation of the West Campus Plan Identify five core areas for each division for advising services and at least two unique needs Establish Peer Advising program in each division; identify core peer advising functions andvalue added strategies for engaging peer advisors Update HPELS website and briefing book Begin construction on Wetlands Demonstration Park ; development of new recreational and athletic fields HPELS Hall of Excellence
ATHLETIC TRAINING INITIATIVES
GOALS
Continue to review and implement Academic Program Review recommendations Doctoral program intensive study area; seek external funding for program
Capture sports medicine as outreach public service
Implementation of LLC partnership
Seek accreditation for MS from NATA Seek re-accreditation for BA from CAAHEP
Seek NIH funding for research in the area of Athletic Training
HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES
GOALS
Implement student outcome assessment protocol
Continue preparations for implementing doctoral program intensive study area Continue to market and develop 2+2 Program in Health Promotion and Education, especially examining the 2+2 Dental Health Program with Hawkeye Community College Plan for environmental health laboratory
Expansion of partnerships between Global Health Corps and health and human service agencies
Establish a strong Eta Sigma Gamma Chapter
Expansion of Project EXPORT connections with HBCU and other minority serving institutions Begin accreditation process for Environmental Health Degree and for Women's Health, Worksite Wellness and Disparities degrees Commence accreditation process under the auspices of SABPAC
Establish an active plan/approach for in-state and out-of-state minority recruiting
Re-establish external advisory board meetings
Examine/strengthen school health education curriculum n consideration of high school reform initiatives and health trends of youth
Continue to review and refine the curriculum
LEISURE, YOUTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INITIATIVES
GOALS
Implementation of park management with Hawkeye Community College Continue to review Institute of Youth Leaders