To Be Recognized As One Of The Premier PGA Golf Management Programs In The United States
There are currently 20 PGA Golf Management universities in the United States. Sam Houston State University has the only program in Texas and strives to be recognized as one of the premier programs in the United States.
Objective
To Produce College Educated PGA Members
Students should complete all requirements of the PGA of America's Professional Golf Management educational program.
Indicator
Playing Ability Test
Among other requirements, students must pass the PGA of America's 36 hole test of playing ability prior to graduation. The cumulative two round score total is the indicator for the test of playing ability.
Criterion
Pass The PGA Of America's Playing Ability Test
Successful completion of the PGA''s Playing Ability Test will require students to shoot a target score on a given day at a given golf course. The target score is arrived at by multiplying the rating of the course by 2 and adding 15. On SHSU's home course, the target score is 155 or lower for men and 157 or lower for women. The PAT must be taken once per semester until it is passed. While only 18% of people who attempt the PAT pass it at any one given time, it is the goal of the program to maintain an overall program pass rate of 70%.
Finding
PAT Pass Rates
SHSU has a PAT pass rate of 71%, which ranks highly amongst other PGA Golf Management University programs. The average PAT pass rates at other universities is 50%.
Indicator
Internship Experience
PGA of America Standars and Criteria dictate that all students must complete 16 months of internship work in three different settings. Internships contracts and evaluations must be tracked by the university.
Criterion
Internship Experience
Each student is evaluated by the host professional at the conclusion of the internship experience. It is expected that all students receive a positive evaluation from the host professional. Successful completion of the internship experience will include that it take place in at least 3 different settings with a detailed evaluation filled out by each host. SHSU staff will collect all required forms associated with the internships and complete on-site visitations.
Finding
Internships Evaluation
SHSU is still maintaining 100% internship placement for students enrolled in the program. SHSU also continues the trend of 100% job placement upon graduation. For the summer of 2014, 55 students wree placed on internship while 10 graduates will find permanent employment. All internship placements will be contacted over the summer months and evaluated by their supervisor at the conclusion of the experience. Student evaluations and host evaluations will be compared and documented in a meeting with SHSU staff at the conclusion of the internship. Additionally, site visits were conducted in Colorardo and Texas.
Indicator
Complete PGA Of America's Educational Program
Successful completion of the PGA of America's three level educational program.
Criterion
PGA Educational Program
All eligible students successfully pass all knowledge tests and simulations associated with Level 1,2, and 3 of the PGA Professional Golf Management program.
Finding
PGA/PGM Educational Success Rate
In the fall of 2013 and spring of 2014, SHSU averaged a 57% pass rate on PGA testing during the initial attempt. The 100% success rate was eventually achieved when the remaining students completed retake testing and passed the Level 1,2 and 3 requirements. SHSU would like to have a first time pass rate of 70% on all initial testing. In continuing efforts to improve, SHSU will look for ways to continue to improve classroom instruction of PGA learning outcomes.
Action
Completion Of The PGA Golf Management Program
The SHSU PGA Golf Management program is successfully producing graduates who meet the PGA of America's membership requirements. Current policies and procedures are meeting PGA requirements and will be maintained for continued success. The PAT success rate and job placement rates contine to provide positive results. The program Director and Internship Coordinator will again travel throughout the summer of 2015 to visit internship sites and build relationships with host professionals. Some out of state trips will occur and all sites within driving distance (Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth) will be visited by program staff. Staff will also focus on enhancing the classroom experience to continue to improve PGA educational testing pass rates.
Objective
Program Enrollment And Student Retention
The goal of the PGA Golf Management program is to ultimately have 150 students at any one given time. The target enrollment for fall 2012 and beyond is 100 students.
KPI
Yearly Program Enrollment
Total number of participants in the program.
Result
Enrollment Results
The enrollment at the beginning of the fall 2013 semester was 80 students.
KPI
Student Retention
It is the goal of the program to ahve 80% retention rates in the first year of the program and a 70% retention rate in year 2. The PGA Golf Management program attracts students who would have not normally chosen SHSU. Retention rates have show that students who choose to get out of the PGA Golf Management program tend to stay at SHSU.
Result
Retention Result
One year retention rates are 85% and two year retention rates are 36%.
Action
Yearly Program Enrollment
The SHSU PGA Golf Management Program is the only PGA accredited program in the state of Texas. Program recruiting consists of campus visits, mailers to all high schools in the state, sponsorship agreements with the NTPGA and STPGA, and relationships with golf professionals in the area who can encourage their junior golfers into a career in golf. The program will also maintain a presence at junior golf events in Texas. While the golf industry is in decline, it is our continued goal to maintain 100 students in the program. Each year the program has a goal of 30 new entering students to help achieve this goal of 100 students.