Graduate Student Association
- Read more about our goal, objectives and organizational structure.
- Click here to see brief profiles of our MS/Ph.D. graduate students.
- Contact Dr.Carla Barbieri, for more information on this association.
The Mission:
To support Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management graduate students in their course of study and enhance each student’s overall NC State graduate experience by promoting professional development, encouraging scholarly pursuits, and facilitating networking and social endeavors. The GSA supports the department in its efforts to produce lifelong learners and leaders in a global society committed to developing parks, recreation, tourism, and sport resources that improve the quality of life and are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable.
The Vision & Values:
The vision of the Graduate Student Association is to enhance the graduate student experience through a positive environment and academic support.
Our values are in line with the departmental vision and mission and include the following:
- We value the role the department and the university plays in graduate education;
- We value interactions among fellow students, faculty members, and professionals in the field;
- We value the diversity within our program, including academic diversity;
- We value our commitment to facilitate a support network for fellow PRTM graduate students.