In this episode, host Grady Sheffield, the director of Campus Recreation at Towson University and senior advisor to Campus Rec Magazine, chats with Alex Rich, the director of Campus Recreation at CENTERS LLC at Moraine Valley Community College.
Rich’s unique career journey offers a wealth of insights for campus rec professionals. From his early days as a student employee at Indiana University to navigating the complexities of leading a community college recreation department, his story is one of growth, resilience and adaptability.
The conversation with Alex Rich dives into:
- The advantages of working in campus recreation at a community college.
- Strategies for driving student engagement in a commuter school environment.
- Insights into the Centers business model and its impact on operations and culture.
- Lessons on leadership, adaptability, and the importance of building strong professional relationships.
Rich reflects on the challenges of transitioning into the director role and how he’s embraced a visionary and service-oriented leadership style. He emphasizes the value of team collaboration, the power of professional connections and the joy of making a difference in students’ lives through recreation.
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Kylie is an assistant editor at Peake Media. Contact her at kylie@peakemedia.com
