Archive
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Tips for Directors on How to Unplug
The position of a campus rec director can often feel like more than a full-time job. With the responsibilities of staff members, patrons and students,...
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Professional and Organizational Maturity Part Two: Relating it to Core Competencies
This is Part Two of a three part series on professional and organizational maturity in the field of campus recreation by Grady Sheffield. It’s based...
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The Future of Events is Small and Intimate
What is the future of events? The answer: small, intimate and authentic. In an article from Bizbash, designers and event planners predicted what the future...
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Waist Deep in a Defining Priorities Moment
We all face moments in our careers and lives that hold just a bit more significance than the rest. Some moments may mean even more....
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Let’s Talk Money
To make outdoor recreation programs, such as climbing and bouldering, accessible for all, the outdoor adventures department at Missouri State University (MSU OA) aims to...
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Selling, Displaying and Incentivizing Your Pro Shop Sales
This is Part Three to Theresa Ortega’s blog series on creating a pro shop. Read Part One here: “Create a Pro Shop in Your Rec Center” and...
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Crate Stacking: A Different Way to Climb
At Florida State University (FSU), the campus rec department found a unique way for students to “climb to new heights” by hosting a crate stacking...
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SPECIAL Q&A: Everything You Didn’t Know about Esports
David Kirk Jr., the assistant director of esports at the University of Akron (UA), has valuable insight on esports. He shares about misrepresentations, what many people...
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Prepping for the New Semester
The start of a new semester is a busy time for every campus rec department. To stay ahead of the game, Nicholas Knowles, the director...
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Professional and Organizational Maturity Part One: What is Maturity?
This is Part One of a three part series on professional and organizational maturity in the field of campus recreation by Grady Sheffield. It’s based...
