University of Utah

Our Vision
We advance individual, community, and environmental health through education, research, and action informed by the preventive, developmental, and rehabilitative powers of parks, recreation, and tourism.

Our Mission
We create, share, and apply knowledge about parks, recreation, and tourism to inspire students, inform policy, serve social needs, encourage sustainability and economic vitality, and advocate for the health of people, communities, and the environment of which we are part.

Our Values
Student centeredness
Student involvement
Community connections
Informed and engaged citizenship
Excellence in and integration of scholarship, teaching, and service
Outdoor, experiential, and traditional instruction
Speculative as well as applied knowledge
Ecological literacy
Diversity and inclusion
Career development and professional advancement of our graduates
Independent and lifelong learning