Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration at Western Illinois University
Student Organizations
- Adventure Club
- The Adventure Club promotes interest in the outdoors, provides fellowship among students and faculty, presents student needs and wants regarding safe outdoor experiences, provides a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas, and benefits the university community.
- Graduate Recreation Society (GRS)
- The Graduate Recreation Society brings together graduate students pursuing careers in the recreation, parks and leisure services profession. The GRS sponsors academic and social activities that provide opportunities for graduate students to pursue personal and professional growth and development.
- Horn Environmental Learning Project (HELP)
- The Horn Environmental Learning Project’s mission is to advance regional community and environmental sustainability through experiential education and leisure services.
- Student Recreation Society (SRS)
- The Student Recreation Society’s mission is to stimulate interest in the prospects, experiences, and services within the field of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration through various learning opportunities. The SRS offers scholarship support to members interested in attending a Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration related conference.
- Student Therapeutic Recreation Society (STRS)
- The Student Therapeutic Recreation Society enhances the unique field of therapeutic recreation through a variety leadership roles, community volunteer efforts, collective social interests, and educational enlightenment. The STRS also sponsors an annual Wheelchair Basketball Tournament with proceeds going to the Special Olympics.
