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The lack of the use of competencies and its impact on preparedness for leadership roles in collegiate recreation.

Rottet, Kimberly N
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1552303746956729

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2019, Doctor of Education, Ashland University, College of Education.
Within recent years seasoned collegiate recreation senior leaders have noted a concern relative to the skill level of their potential successors. As these directors near retirement there has been discussion within the industry as to how to best coach supporting staff in preparation for transition into the director role. The intent of this study was to seek a more focused understanding as to the on-going development practices of collegiate recreation professionals who supervise full time staff. Specifically, what common practices are being used to aid in skill development to allow for consistent advancement within the field. The research question used was: In what ways does the lack of the integration of competencies in professional development plans contribute to the lack of preparedness for promotion to a director role? This research question was answered through a series of interviews and document analysis of survey material used by the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). Based upon these interviews, as well as the survey data from the research performed by the NIRSA Executive Education Task Force, it can be noted that individuals supervising full time professionals in collegiate recreation are not using the eight competencies that NIRSA as an organization argue make up the basis for professional knowledge, and essential to advancement. It is suggested that professionals within NIRSA utilize a self and supervisor assessment to better gauge where skills of staff lie, but then use this assessment to intentionally plan out future development opportunities that address the noted skill gaps.
Judy Alston, Ph.D. (Advisor)
James Olive, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
Constance Savage, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
129 p.
Education; Higher Education; Recreation
Professional development; staff development; competencies

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  • Rottet, K. N. (2019). The lack of the use of competencies and its impact on preparedness for leadership roles in collegiate recreation. [Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1552303746956729

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Rottet, Kimberly. The lack of the use of competencies and its impact on preparedness for leadership roles in collegiate recreation. 2019. Ashland University, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1552303746956729.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Rottet, Kimberly. "The lack of the use of competencies and its impact on preparedness for leadership roles in collegiate recreation." Doctoral dissertation, Ashland University, 2019. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ashland1552303746956729

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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