GRADUATE HANDBOOK DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, SPORT AND TOURISM
1GRADUATE HANDBOOKDEPARTMENT OF RECREATION,SPORT AND TOURISMUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGNwww.rst.illinois.eduGraduate ProgramDepartment of Recreation, Sport and Tourism219 Huff Hall1206 South Fourth StreetChampaign, IL 61820Telephone: 217-333-4410Fax: 217-244-1935AUGUST 2019
2ForewordThe commitment of the University of Illinois to the most fundamental principles of academicfreedom, equality of opportunity, and human dignity requires that decisions involving students andemployees be based on individual merit and be free from various discrimination in all its forms.It is the policy of the University of Illinois not to engage in discrimination or harassment against anyperson because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability,sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran and tocomply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws,orders, and regulations. This University’s nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions,employment, access to and treatment in the University’s program and activities. Complaints ofinvidious discrimination prohibited by University policy are to be resolved within existingUniversity procedures.This publication sets out the policies, procedures and requirements for all graduate students enrolledin the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism degree programs: the Master of Science (M.S.)degree and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.PrefaceThis manual is a guide to graduate study in the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism at theUniversity of Illinois. Graduate students will be governed by the rules that are in effect at thebeginning of the semester graduate studies are initiated for the degree to which they were admitted inthe Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism. The graduate programs in the Department areunder the rules and regulations of the Graduate College. This manual does not contain all policiesand procedures of the Graduate College, and policies and procedures are continually being revised,so this manual may not be current. When situations or problems develop that are not mentioned inthis manual, the student should contact his or her advisor, the Director of the Graduate StudiesCommittee, the Department Head of Recreation, Sport and Tourism or the Graduate College of theUniversity of Illinois. Please note: the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism adheres to theGrievance Policy of the Graduate College. The purpose of this policy document is to outline theprocess through which graduate students can constructively address concerns about the decisions orbehaviors of faculty or administrators that the students believe have adversely affected their status asa graduate student. http://www.grad.illinois.edu/policies/gc grievancesFor any problems or questions that are not covered in this manual, please consult the GraduateCollege Handbook: https://grad.illinois.edu/handbooks-policies
3Table of ContentsI.Introduction .6Greetings .6Department’s Mission Statement .6Message from the Department Head.7Faculty Profiles.8Instructional Faculty .10Retired and Emeriti Professors .10ORPR .10Departmental Staff.10II.Overview of the Graduate Program .11Master of Science .11Doctor of Philosophy.11The Advisory System and Student Expectations .12The Academic Advisor .12Graduate Student Admission Guidelines .13Application for Admission .13Graduate Students Admission .13Admission Guidelines .13Internal Applications for Ph.D. program .14Admittance on “limited status” .14Deadline for Submission .14III.Financial Assistance .15Departmental Funds/Grad Assistantships.15Procedures for Assistantship Assignments .16Departmental Resources .16Other Sources of Funding .16Conference Travel Support/Policy .16Graduate College Support .17University Fellowships .17Graduate College Fellowships .17Dissertation Completion Fellowship .18Graduate College Dissertation Travel Grants .18IV.Master’s Degrees in Recreation, Sport and Tourism .19General Requirements .19Master of Science Degree Requirements .19Master’s Degree Curriculum Chart .21Master’s Degree Option Areas .22Thesis Option.22MS Committee Appointments .23Required Courses for Non-Thesis/Final Project Master’s Students .23Required Courses for Thesis M.S. Students .23
4V.Doctor of Philosophy in Recreation, Sport and Tourism .24General Requirements .24Doctoral Degree Requirements .24Required Course Sequence .25Doctoral Committee Appointments.26Doctoral Committees and Examination Process .28Journal Article Dissertation Format .31Policy .31Procedural Guidelines .31Graduate Student Teaching in Undergraduate Classrooms .34Prior to Assuming Teaching Responsibilities .32During Teaching .35After Completion of the Course.35VI.Thesis and Dissertation Preparation .36Graduate College Requirements .36Department Requirements .36Style and Format .36VII.Satisfactory Progress toward Degree .37Good Standing .37Grades .37Grading System .37Minimum Grade Point Average .37Credit Loads .38Maximum Credit Loads .38Minimum Credit Loads .38Residency Requirements and Time Limits .39Master’s Degree .39Doctoral Degree .39Transfer of Credit .40General Requirements .40Specific Requirements .40Graduate Student Petitions .41Degree Conferral .41
5APPENDICIESA.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.Change of Advisor Form .43Evaluation of Graduate Assistant Form .44RST Department Travel Application for Graduate Students .45Progress Review Form & Instructions for Masters Students .47RST 593 Special Problems/Independent Study Contract .52M.S. Thesis Checklist .53PhD Standards for Progress for Completing Degree. 54Progress Review Form & Instructions for Doctoral Students .57Ph.D. Dissertation Checklist .63RST 590 Seminar Goals .65Application for Undergraduate Teaching Assignment .66Preliminary Exam Check Form . . .67Departmental Certificate of Result for Proposal Defense for DoctoralDegree . .68
6I. INTRODUCTIONGreetingsWelcome to the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, an academic unit of the University ofIllinois. The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism is situated within the College of AppliedHealth Sciences and its main office is located in 219 Huff Hall, 1206 South Fourth Street,Champaign, IL 61820. The department’s main telephone number is 217-333-4410.Department’s Mission StatementThe mission is to understand and promote the development and sustainability of healthycommunities and advance the quality of life and well-being of individuals, families, andcommunities through parks, recreation, sport, and tourism.This mission is accomplished through teaching, which conveys the knowledge and values necessaryfor individuals to lead responsible, productive and personally satisfying lives; through scholarshipwhich advances knowledge; and through engagement with society which enriches the quality of lifefor individuals, families, and communities throughout a diverse society.
7Message from the Department HeadWelcome to the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism (RST) at the University of Illinois,Urbana-Champaign. Since its first course in 1936, the department has been recognized as one of thepremier units of its kind in the world. The Department of RST comprises a diverse group of facultymembers recognized nationally and internationally for their scholarly efforts. The department has adistinguished history as a dynamic center for the development and dissemination of knowledgerelated to the recreation, sport and tourism field, for the preparation of students for academicpositions, and for the preparation of professionals for the recreation, sport and tourism industry. Youwill find our department rich in possibilities for graduate education that include formal courseinstruction, seminars, and research opportunities. The department takes pride in fostering a workatmosphere that provides strong organizational and infrastructure support, as well as carefulattention to individual career development. We are a leader in both research and education.Consequently, we challenge our students intellectually, and we nurture ideas that they formulate.Your academic career will proceed most smoothly and effectively if you maintain regular andongoing communication with your faculty advisor, and you are also encouraged at any time tocontact the Director of Graduate Studies to address questions or concerns as they arise.The faculty seeks to instill in students a lifelong commitment to professional and intellectual growth,and to provide you with the fundamentals on which to build a solid career.Getting the most out of your experience here is simple. Get involved, work hard, and sample thewares and pleasures of your new community; meet your classmates, the faculty, and the staff; expectchallenges, successes, and meaningful experiences.Welcome!!Best of Success,Carla SantosDepartment HeadRecreation, Sport and Tourism
8FACULTY PROFILESLynn A. Barnett, Ph.D. (University of Illinois) – Educational PsychologyAreas of research include theoretical formulations of children's play; intrinsic motivation andrewards; and analysis of structured activity programs for children. Areas of application includeanalysis of play and its relationship to development; investigation of programs, toys, and playspaces as facilitative of play. lynnbm@illinois.eduLiza Berdychevsky, PhD. (University of Florida) – Health and Human PerformanceAreas of research include health and well-being matters in leisure and tourism contexts, adoptinga gender-sensitive and a life course-grounded approach. The focus is on risky behaviors (such assexual risk taking and violence) in vulnerable populations. Areas of application includecontributing to a deeper understanding of these issues and offering directions for healtheducation programs and prevention and intervention methods. lizabk@illinois.eduJoy Huang, Ph.D. (Purdue University) – Hospitality and Tourism ManagementAreas of research include brand management in travel and tourism industry. Areas of applicationinclude examinations on consumer-based brand equity, general consumer behavior investigations(such as motivation, perception, attitude, behavior, etc.), and branding strategies in varioussettings. joyhuang@illinois.eduToni Liechty, Ph.D. (The Pennsylvania State University) – Leisure StudiesAreas of research include the connections between physically active leisure and body image,embodiment, and health and well-being. For example, she has investigated body image andleisure among pregnant women, retirement-age men and women, and female athletes.tliechty@illinois.eduLaura Payne, Ph.D. (The Pennsylvania State University) – Leisure StudiesAreas of research include examining the relationship between leisure engagement and healthamong older adults, the role of community park and recreation agencies in the delivery of healthpromotion/disease prevention programs, and the translation of clinically based physical activityresearch into community settings. Areas of application include the design and delivery ofcommunity-based health promotion programs for older adults, streamlined evaluation methodsfor use by leisure service professionals, and working to connect community parks and recreationagencies to the health care arena. lpayne@illinois.eduCarla A. Santos, Ph.D. (The Pennsylvania State University) – Mass CommunicationAreas of research include social and cultural aspects of tourism development, cross-culturalcommunication, and the politics of heritage. Areas of application include urban tourism,representation and negotiation dynamics, and the use of tourism for social and culturalsustainability. csantos@illinois.eduKimberly J. Shinew, Ph.D. (Clemson University) – Leisure StudiesAreas of research include examining the interrelated effects of race, ethnicity, social class, andgender on leisure preferences and behaviors; the impacts of constraints, discrimination, and otherfactors on access to recreation and sport services and activities; the roles of leisure spaces andactivities in facilitating interaction among diverse groups; and the roles of leisure in encouragingphysical activity and active living. Areas of application include the delivery of recreation andsport services. shinew@illinois.edu
9William P. Stewart, Ph.D. (Arizona) – Watershed Management and ForestryAreas of research include understanding development processes for parks and protected areas;investigation of strategies to foster citizen and stakeholder dialogue about landscape change;exploring opportunities for civic discovery and meaning-making potential of planning forums.Areas of application are natural resource and urban park contexts. wstewart@illinois.eduMonika Stodolska, Ph.D. (University of Alberta) – Earth and Atmospheric SciencesAreas of research interest include the effects of race and ethnicity on leisure behavior, adaptationprocesses among minority groups, constraints on leisure, and trans-nationalism. Other subjectsprominent in her research include ethnic and racial discrimination in leisure settings and physicalactivity among minority populations. Areas of application include provision of leisure servicesfor special populations. stodolsk@illinois.eduSharon Suiwen Zou, Ph.D. (Texas A&M University) – Recreation, Park and Tourism SciencesAreas of research interest include behavioral pricing of tourism and recreation services (publicand private sectors), service failure and recovery in tourism and hospitality, use of technology inthe tourism industry and tourism research, and leisure and travel constraints.Jon Welty-Peachey, Ph.D. (University of Connecticut) – Sport ManagementAreas of research include the leadership, design, and societal, community, and individualimpacts of sport-for-development and recreation programs. Areas of application includeexamining structures, mechanisms, and processes of sport-for-development programs thatfacilitate positive impact, inclusive leadership strategies, and program design modalities.jwpeach@illinois.eduJules Woolf, Ph.D. (University of Texas-Austin) - Sport ManagementDr. Woolf’s research interest focuses on the nexus between sport and health and the way inwhich this may be managed to facilitate positive and hinder negative outcomes. This informs twomain areas of research. The first centers on doping in sport. The second examines sportdevelopment, both in terms of the development of sport and the use of sport for developmental(i.e., healt
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