About the Department
Blending engagement and service
Quality of education in Health, Recreation & Community Services (HRCS) begins with the professors and supporting staff who have one focus: your success in the areas of recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership.
You’ll benefit from both their passion as well as their expertise which reflects the diversity of the disciplines within our program offerings. Whether connecting you to community organizations, bringing their own lived experience to the classroom or encouraging you to explore, you’ll find a team of people ready to engage with you and your dreams.
Kathleen Scholl, PhD, part of our recreation, tourism and leadership studies faculty, has led the department since 2020.
We are fully committed to human services and how they empower quality of life. And we believe strongly in community engagement and faculty service — for our students as well as our faculty and staff. It keeps all of us informed and connected.
Why HRCS Degrees?
- Dedicated, student-first, expert faculty
- Hands on experiences at nonprofit, private, and public agencies and organizations
- Accredited quality: Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT)