All posts tagged "student development"
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The Importance of a Name
I am the first to admit that I am the worst when it comes to remembering names. I could meet someone three times before I...
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The Benefits of Being an Intramural Official
In college, the majority of students who engage in intramural sports do so to actually play. Chances are being an official is not their motivation...
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Survey: Student Development in Campus Recreation the Summits and Pitfalls
Becoming a professional staff member in a campus recreation department has developed into much more than simply running a gym. It has essentially evolved into...
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Hosting Events: A Great Opportunity for Professional Development
Last month, the University of Washington hosted both NIRSA Northwest and Northwest FitFest. Within the span of a week, the university campus recreation team provided both students and staff in...
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Take Outdoor Recreation to the Next Level
Georgia Tech Campus Recreation is consistently exploring ways to push boundaries in order to offer students more in the way of programming. With the goal...
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Who Wants to Argue Anyway?
We all have our opinions. I know I have mine. And we live in a world where there is a lot of turmoil surrounding many...
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Metamorphosis
The S.S. BLT at Max & Emily’s in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, is not your typical sandwich — a toasted Ciabatta bun topped with grilled salmon,...
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Something in the Atmosphere
It is just after 1 p.m. on a beautiful October day in Fort Collins, Colorado. The sun blazes down over the foothills, as the autumn leaves...
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Lessons in Leadership
Campus Recreation provides an enhanced opportunity for the development of leadership capacity among student employees. It is essential that campus recreation professionals not only foster...
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Three Elements to Running a Successful Recreation Program
The New Year is fast approaching, which means a new semester will be starting in a few weeks. During this time off, students are home...
