Program Action Plan for the Department of Health and Human Performance
Fall 2007-Spring 2008

Program Mission Statement for the Department of Health and Human Performance:
The mission of the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College Department of Health and Human Performance is to provide quality instruction that will enhance student achievement to meet the changing roles and expectations of professionals in the fields of health and human performance.  The department is committed to developing professionals in the areas of physical education, health education, exercise science and wellness promotion.
 School Goal:  Infrastructure

 2.1    Expand undergraduate and graduate degree opportunities that meet and respond to the needs of students

Department/Program Objective:

1. Promote and increase student enrollment in the master’s degree program

  1. Develop a marketing plan for the program
  2. Work closely with the area school district to make them aware of the program and to recruit graduate students
Strategies/Activities Person Responsible Timeline Resources Expected Outcomes
Develop a marketing strategy in conjunction with the Graduate Studies Office HHP Faculty
Graduate Studies Office		  Fall 2007  N/A Advertisement campaign for program and increase student enrollment
Meet with the physical education coordinators and/or respective curriculum specialists at the school districts to promote the program Z. Mata
HHP Faculty 		Fall 2007  Spring 2008 N/A Develop a connection with the school districts to meet their needs for graduate studies in the field
 School Goal:  Infrastructure 

2.4  Recruit and retain faculty who are recognized as leaders in their discipline

Department/Program Objective:

1.       Recruit new hires for three faculty line positions.

FY 07-3­_  Assistant/Associate Professor in Kinesiology/Physical Education and/or Health Education

FY 07-3_ Assistant/Associate Professor in Kinesiology/Physical Education and/or Health Education

FY 07-3_  Lecturer in Kinesiology/Physical Education and/or Health Education

Strategies/Activities

Person Responsible

Timeline

Resources

Expected Outcomes
Discuss faculty lines in department meeting to identify program needs and to develop the job announcements HHP Faculty
Z. Mata		 August 2007

 N/A

 Job Announcements
Submit job announcements to the SOE for advertisement in The Chronicle  Z. Mata

September 2007

 SOE Budget/Dr. Gayle Brogdon Publication of job announcements in The Chronicle
 Advertise/market faculty lines through network system, at state & national conferences and field-related websites HHP Faculty
Z. Mata		 Ongoing  Dept. Budget Quality pool of applicants for all three faculty lines
Review  the applications to identify applicants for: 1) telephone interview and 2) campus visit HHP Faculty
Z. Mata		 Ongoing Dept. Budget & SOE Budget Conduct telephone interview sessions for positions and have selected candidates for campus visits
Submit the packet for hiring a candidate to Human Resources that contains the letters of recommendations, grids, and applications  Z. Mata  Upon hire

 Dept. Budget

 Fill the three positions with quality faculty that meet the job description
School Goal:  Teaching and Research

1.3  Adhere to higher academic standards to produce highly qualified educator

  Department/Program Objective:

1. Continue to establish a setting in the Health and Human Performance Lab to enhance the students’ application of technology

  1. Support the lab with a budget line
  2. Incorporate lab experience in courses offerings
  3. Conduct research studies
Strategies/Activities Person Responsible Timeline Resources Expected Outcomes
Discuss the needs of the HHP lab for teaching and research  HHP Faculty  Ongoing Department Budget
SOE Budget		 Listing of the equipment, software, maintenance and repair needs of the lab
Faculty training on lab equipment D. Wittenburg
M. Bailey
S. Hart		 Ongoing Manufacturer coverage Faculty will be trained to use the lab equipment for its intended use
Preparation of lab as a teaching facility D. Wittenburg Ongoing Department budget Utilization of the lab as a fully functional teaching facility

Schedule times for lab use and demonstration

 D. Wittenburg Ongoing Lab Director time Organized and efficient time management for the lab
Oversight of equipment maintenance and operation D. Wittenburg Ongoing  Lab Budget and Lab Director time Continuous and fully functional operation of the lab for student learning and research availability
Order lab supplies and equipment for student lab experiences D. Wittenburg Ongoing Lab Budget Quality student experiences in the lab
Initiate work orders to get new equipment operational  D. Wittenburg Ongoing Department Budget Safe and appropriate operation of the equipment based upon manufacturer’s specifications
 School Goal:  Teaching and Research

1.1 Engage faculty and students in research excellence and professional growth opportunities

Department/Program Objective: 

Continue to establish a setting in the Health and Human Performance Lab to sustain faculty research

  1. Support the lab with a budget line
  2. Seek and pursue additional funding sources for the lab
  3. Purchase needed equipment for research
  4. Conduct research studies
Strategies/Activities Person Responsible Timeline Resources Expected Outcomes
Discuss the needs of the HHP lab for research HHP Faculty  Ongoing Department Budget SOE Budget Listing of the equipment, software, maintenance and repair needs of the lab

Identify and seek additional funding sources to support the lab

 Z. Mata
HHP Faculty

 Ongoing

 

 Increase funding for the lab in order to maintain warranty for current equipment, to purchase new equipment and to sustain repair/maintenance costs
Provide release time for faculty to do research Z. Mata

 Ongoing

 Department Budget Increase in faculty research studies

 School Goal:  Teaching and Research

 1.1 Engage faculty and students in research excellence and professional growth opportunities
Department/Program Objective: 
            Continue to establish and sustain faculty research/scholarly activity 
 
Strategies/Activities Person Responsible Timeline Resources Expected Outcomes
Identify the needs of faculty and students to sustain  research and/or scholarly activities HHP Faculty
Z. Mata		 Ongoing Department Budget Faculty and student research studies
Provide release time for faculty to do research Z. Mata Ongoing Department Budget Increase in faculty research studies
 School Goal:  Infrastructure
            2.2    Expand undergraduate and graduate degree opportunities that meet and respond to the needs of students. 

Department/Program Objective:

            2.  Develop a baccalaureate degree in health education
  1. Gain approval from the Department of Curriculum & Instruction and the University of Graduate Curriculum Committee
  2. Implement new baccalaureate degree program in 2009 fall semester
Strategies/Activities Person Responsible Timeline Resources Expected Outcomes
Discuss program offering with the SOE Dean Z. Mata
C. Ledingham
G. Brogdon		 Fall 2007 N/A

Proceed with seeking planning authority for degree program

Meet with AVPAA to discuss planning authority for the degree

 Z. Mata
C. Ledingham
J. Arney		 Fall 2007

N/A

 Approval will be granted to proceed with degree program
Contact area schools and community health agencies to conduct a needs assessment survey Z. Mata
C. Ledingham
HHP Faculty		 Fall 2007 N/A Survey data will be used for program proposal
Program proposal Z. Mata
C. Ledingham		 Fall 2007 Spring 2008 N/A Approval will be granted to proceed with degree program
Design and develop curriculum for the program Z. Mata
C. Ledingham
HHP Faculty		 Fall 2007
Spring 2008 		 N/A Identify courses for program offering and develop syllabi
Present and receive program approval for the B.S. degree in Health Education to SOE Z. Mata
C. Ledingham		 Fall 2008 N/A Approval of program design and course syllabi
Present and receive program approval from the University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Z. Mata
C. Ledingham		 Fall 2008 N/A Implementation of Program Fall 2009
School Goal:  External Relationships
             3.1 Engage in service opportunities for students and faculty

Department/Program Objective:

  1. Engage Health and Human Performance student majors/non-majors and department faculty in service oriented activities on a volunteer basis that promote the mission of the department

    a.  Collaborate with school districts to identify and plan service opportunities

    b.  Collaborate with health related community organizations to identify and plan service opportunities

Strategies/Activities Person Responsible Timeline Resources Expected Outcomes
Contact school and health-related community organizations to express interest in participation in service activities HHP Faculty Ongoing N/A Collaboration with external entities in the identification of activities with calendar dates
Incorporate service in course syllabi HHP Faculty Ongoing N/A Statement in course syllabi regarding opportunity for participation in service oriented activities
Advertise/inform students of service opportunities HHP Faculty
Dept. Secretary
Dept. Work Study		 Ongoing N/A Information is made available via dept. website, signage in gyms, and have sign-up form in the department office
Attend and supervise service activities/events Respective
HHP Faculty		 Ongoing  N/A Faculty responsible for event and department colleagues assist in the setup and supervision of event (s)

Number of events and contribution of faculty and student
Award student volunteers with a certificate of appreciation Respective HHP Faculty, School and/or Community Organization  Ongoing  N/A Students receive a certificate of appreciation for professional portfolio