How College Rec Centers Improve Student Life

Jun 13, 2016

Across the country, colleges and universities are investing in their recreation and wellness centers, offering students a hub for campus life.

The folks at Ohio University have compiled an infographic explaining the benefits to institutions of investing in campus recreation and wellness centers.

From AB: College Rec Centers Expanding into Student Life Hubs

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The certification began as a pilot program in 2022 and has come a long way in a short time.

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Pool closings due to short staffing is a challenge many agencies face. But a recent trend toward spraygrounds has accelerated as a solution to extend the aquatic season. Here are some factors to consider for those looking to invest in these alternatives.

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NIRSA Rec Center: Celebrate 75 years of NIRSA in 2025

We’re excited to celebrate 75 years of NIRSA, with a kickoff next year in-person at the 2025 Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference, just ahead of Rec Day/Founders Day festivities!

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How NIRSA Is Implementing Virtual Education Courses

To help newcomers to the profession establish a solid knowledge base of key campus recreation components, NIRSA this summer debuted “Recreation 101”— a series of four virtual courses

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NIRSA Rec Center: Discover the 'Why' in Wellbeing

Conferences are a great way to tap into new trends in any profession and those of us who have been working in campus recreation for a few years know that the NIRSA Conference is no exception.

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NIRSA Rec Center: NIRSA Policy Agenda Announced for 2024-25

The NIRSA Government Affairs Committee is excited about the work ahead of us this year. Our committee’s primary function is to actively research and monitor all policies that might impact collegiate recreation and higher education as a whole.

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NIRSA Rec Center: Understanding Student Needs

This month, I’m sharing the recently published article “Initial Development and Validation of the Campus Recreation Constraints and Negotiations Questionnaire” by A’Naja M. Newsome, Jeanette M. Garcia, and Robert F. Dedrick.

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The Programming and Design Behind Four 'Wow Factor' YMCAs

With 2,650 YMCA locations serving 11 million community members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, there is naturally significant variance from one Y’s facility design and programming approach to another.

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NIRSA Rec Center: Federal and State Policy and Legislative Updates

NIRSA’s Government Affairs Committee stays up-to-date on the latest federal and state policy and legislative news through a variety of scanning tools. One particular resource they use is the bi-weekly Policy Pages provided by Active Policy Solutions.

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NIRSA Rec Center: The NIRSA Championship Series Hall of Fame

The NIRSA Championship Series Hall of Fame began its inaugural year celebrating the extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to the NIRSA Championship Series. Established to honor those whose dedication, leadership, and...

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Facility management and operations is a job responsibility shared by more than a third of NIRSA members. It is often among a student or new professional’s first responsibilities as they begin their work at a campus recreation facility.

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NIRSA Rec Center: Rowan Unified Sports: Fostering Friendship and Inclusion in Sports

In this recent video by Rowan Radio/TV/Film student Adam Reim, see how Rowan Unified Sports is breaking stigmas and promoting inclusion by combining general and special education populations on the courts and fields.

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