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Our mission is to co-create transformative solutions that enhance the social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being of communities.
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Are you interested in the sustainable management of parks, protected areas and community-based recreation services as well as special events? Learn to integrate managerial, natural and social sciences to make sustainability informed decisions for recreation service delivery and enhance community livability.

Are you interested in being a recreation therapist? Learn how to provide equitable recreation and activity-based therapeutic interventions to address the needs of individuals living with illnesses and/or disabling conditions in our community.

Are you interested in the sustainable management of tourism destinations and enterprises, locally and internationally? Learn to create, measure, and implement practices and policies that promote sustainable tourism development and enhance community well-being.

Are you interested in positively impacting youth and community development through sports as well as adaptive sports? Learn about the equitable role recreational and amateur sports play in enhancing quality of life, domestically and abroad.

Are you interested in leadership within the nonprofit sector to positively impact community livability and sustainability? Earn national certification from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, and be prepared to lead and strengthen nonprofit organizations.

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Mark Searle, ASU Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Mark and Judy Searle Graduate Scholarship

2 SCRD PhD students honored with Dr. Mark and Mrs. Judy Searle Graduate Scholarship

June 24, 2020

Tasha Love and Kim Pham, each of whom are pursuing a PhD degree in ASU’s School of Community Resources and Development (SCRD), are recipients of...Read more

Experts worry pandemic could increase 'play inequity' in youth sports

June 16, 2020

As Americans warily begin to reengage during the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are having to weigh the risks and benefits of returning their kids to team...Read more

Graduates, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, convocation

Students transform spring grad celebration from in-person to virtual, earn ASU sustainability award

June 8, 2020

Student organizers of a graduation reception that was planned to be in person six weeks before it was held transformed it into a memorable virtual...Read more

Daniel McElroy, School of Community Resources and Development, ASU

Student spotlight: New grad dreams of managing a pro soccer club, researched player stress and participation

June 2, 2020

Daniel McElroy knows he’s still on the road to a career working for a professional soccer team, although the bachelor’s degree in community sports management...Read more

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