Spring 2008
Course Title/Number: PRM 426 Parks and Recreation Administration and Finance
Semester Offered: Spring, Fall
Credit: 3
Instructor: Dr. Charles Hammersley
Office phone: (928) 523-6655 Fax: (928)
523-2275
Office Address: SW Forest Science Complex, room 100a, PO Box 15016,
82 Huffer Lane, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5016
E-mail: charles.hammersley@nau.edu
Office Hours: 1:00 pm to 3:00 Tuesday - Friday (other hours available by
appointment)
Course Prerequisites: none
Course Description: Theories, concepts, and practices of administration as they relate to the delivery of leisure services. Spring
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Required Texts: Kraus, R. & Curtis, J. (2000). Creative Management in
Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services (6th Ed.). St. Louis. Times
Mirror/Mosby. ISBN: 0-07-230031-0 |
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Covey,
S.R.(1989). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: Simon & Schuster
Inc. ISBN: 0-671-70863-5 |
On-line
Textbook Ordering Options: The book citation and ISBN number are provided
above. You may use the NAU Bookstore or any on-line book service, several are
listed below for your convenience (these are not endorsed by the course
facilitator). Please be sure to order your texts well in advance of the class
date to be sure you have it in time.
 | NAU Bookstore |
| Amazon |
| ebay |
| ecampus |
Course Policies
| NAU Policy Statements |
| Classroom Civility Statement |
Course Objectives: Competency Areas:
| Knowledge of marketing techniques and strategies (NRPA 8.28). |
| Understanding of the concepts of organizational behavior, accountability, interpersonal relations, and decision-making strategies (NRPA 8.29). |
| Understanding of and ability to apply personnel management techniques, including job analysis, recruitment, selection, training, motivation, career development and evaluation of staff and volunteers (NRPA 8.30). |
| Understanding of and ability to implement principles and procedures related to operation and care of resources, areas, and facilities (NRPA 8.31). |
| Understanding of various techniques of financing, budgeting, and fiscal responsibility (NRPA 8.32). |
| Understanding of and ability to implement public relations and promotions strategies (NRPA 8.33). |
| Knowledge of the legal foundations and responsibilities of leisure service agencies, and the legislative process and the impact of policy formation on leisure behaviors and service in all levels of government, community organizations, and business enterprise (NRPA 8.36). |
| Understanding of legal concepts, including contracts, human rights, property, and torts as applied to leisure service agencies (NRPA 8.37). |
| Understanding the principles of risk management planning, and the ability to participate in the development and implementation of a risk management plan (NRPA 8.38). |
Course Content:
1. Managers in the Leisure-Service System
a. Key elements and purposes of management
b. Management theories
c. Entrepreneurship approaches
2. Management as a Professional Discipline
a. Understanding management
b. Key elements and purposes of management
c. theory and practice of management
3. Key Management Roles in Leisure-Service Agencies
a. Authority, power and delegation
b. Operations management
4. Facilities Development and Maintenance
a. Manager's role in facility development
b. Facility planning
c. Design and construction process
5. Creative Fiscal Management
a. Budget Operations
b. The budget process
c. Fund raising strategies
d. Financial accounting
6. Human resource management
a. Personnel practices
b. Minority issues
c. Sexual harassment
d. personnel policies
e. employee evaluations
7. Public and Community relations
a. Goals of public relations
b. community relations
c. Role of volunteers
8. Leisure Services and the Law: Risk management concerns
a. Risk management plans
b. Specific areas of safety concern
c. Liability as a management concern
d. Liability
e. Contractual liability
f. Law-enforcement policies and practices
9. The controlling function: evaluation, research and management information systems
a. Monitoring
b. Evaluation
c. Research
14. The creative manager: facing the future
Course Requirements:
Assignments
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50% | ||||||||||||
| Tests (5 @ 10 points each) | 50% | ||||||||||||
| Total | 100% |
To Calculate your Grade:
1) Add the five test grades; then divide that number by 5; then multiply that number by .5;
2) Multiply the Mission Statement assignment grade by .05;
3) Multiply the Staffing assignment grade by .05;
4) Multiply the Budget assignment grade by .15;
5) Multiply the Sexual Harassment assignment grade by .05;
6) Multiply the Policies assignment grade by .05;
7) Multiply the Grant assignment grade by .15;
8) Add the numbers from steps 1 through step 7 to get your numerical grade.
9) See the information below (Grading Basis) for converting your numerical grade to a letter grade.
Grading Basis: Grades will be assigned as:
90 – 100 = A; 80 – 89 = B; 70 – 79 = C; 60 – 69 = D; less than 59 = F
Important Note: Assignments may be turned in early, but no assignments or tests will be accepted after their due dates.
Read the book listed below. Then submit a book report via email, include in your report a summary of the critical concepts and most importantly, your critique or comments on how it relates to issues in recreation and leisure. The book report is due by Friday, April 28.
| DeGraaf, J. (ed.). 2003). Take Back Your Time: Fighting Overwork and Time Poverty in America. San Francisco. Berrett-Koehler Publishers. (http://www.simpleliving.net/timeday/) |
References
Bartling, M. (not dated). Cost-Cutting Strategies For The Park and Recreation Agency. Champaign: IL., Management Learning Laboratories.
Bartling, M. (not dated). Contracting Recreation and Park Services. Champaign: IL., Management Learning Laboratories.
Belkner, L. B., (1997). The First Time Manager (4th ed). New York. American Management Association.
Crosby, P.B. (1984). Quality Without Tears: The Art of Hassle Free Management. New York: Penguin Group.
Crossley, J.C., Jamieson, L.M. (1988). Introduction to Commercial and Entrepreneurial Recreation. Champaign: IL. Sagamore Publishing.
Dunham, R.B. (1989). Management. Glenview: IL. Scott, Foresman and Company.
Hall, M. (1988). Getting Funded: A Complete Guide To Proposal Writing. Portland: OR., Continuing Education Publications.
Harder, L. & Moskin, B. (1988). Gifts to Share: A Gifts Catalogue How-to Manual For Public Agencies. Sacramento: CA. Department of Parks and Community Services.
Hock, D. (1999). The Birth of the Chaordic Age, San Francisco. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
Kelly, J.R. & Warnick, R.B. (1999). Recreation Trends and Markets. Champaign; IL, Sagamore Publishing
Kelly, J.R. (1985). Recreation Business. New York. MacMillian Publishing.
Kelsey, C. & Gray, H. (1986). The Budget Process: A Case Study Manual. Reston: VA. American Association for Leisure and Recreation.
Kelsey, C. & Gray, H. (1986). The Feasibility Study Process for Parks and Recreation. Champaign: IL. Sagamore Publishing..
Lewicki,R. J., Bowen, D.D., Hall, D.T. & Hall, F.S. (1988). Experiences In Management And Organizational Behavior (3rd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.
Management Learning Laboratories. (not dated). Fees and Charges: Guidelines for Park and Recreation Providers. Champaign: IL. Author.
McCain, G. & Romaine, D. (2002). Everything Managing People Book. Avon, Massachusetts. Adams Media Corporation
*McCormack, M.H. (1984). What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School. New York. Bantam Books.
Moskin, B. (1988). Beyond the Bake Sale: A Fund Raising Handbook For Public Agencies. Sacramento: CA. Department of Parks and Community Services
*Slutsky, J. 1984). Streetfighting: Low Cost Advertising/Promotions For Your Business. Englewood Cliffs: NJ. Prentice-Hall.
Smith, S. H. & McLean, D.D., (1988). ABC's of Grantsmanship. Reston: VA. American Association for Leisure and Recreation.
Steingold, F.S. (1994). The Employer's Legal Handbook. Berkley, CA: Nolo Press.
*Tannen, D. (1990). You Just Don't Understand: Men and Women in Conversation. New York. Ballentine Books.
The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission. (not dated). Directory of Successful Fundraisers. Arlington:VA. National Recreation and Park Association.
Walsh, R. G. (1986). Recreation Economic Decision: Comparing Benefits and Costs. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.
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