All posts tagged "operations"
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Keeping the Water Clear
This may sound like a no-brainer, but it’s important to keep your pools clean. Besides keeping your aquatics facility visually appealing, pool cleanliness — or...
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How (and Why) Stony Brook Implemented So Many New Wellness Programs
Wellness programs are becoming increasingly common on college campuses, as rec centers begin to expand their focuses beyond just workouts for students. Campus recreation is...
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Tip-Top Shape
No one ever thinks about it until it causes trouble, but the condition of your intramural fields is important to students’ recreational experience. Most of the...
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An Inside Look at MIT’s 3-2-1 Model
Creating revenue opportunities is one of the most difficult challenges facing campus rec departments. Tim Mertz, the director of campus recreation at MIT, sought to...
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Why You Should Use Archery to Engage Students
Archery likely isn’t at the top of your list for engaging programs, but it shouldn’t be overlooked. As a unique recreation experience that teaches students...
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The Benefits of In-House Instructors at Northern Iowa
Finding the right fitness instructors can be a challenge for campus rec centers — trainers with the right combination of people skills and training qualifications...
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Facility Basics Help Rec Centers Run Smoothly
Several components make up a successful campus rec department, but what can often be overlooked are the facility basics. Without the right facility to support...
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Connecting to Non-Student Users is a Priority at NC State
It might sound counterintuitive to suggest a campus rec center devote less time and resources to engaging only students. However, there is likely a whole...
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How Red Rocks Community College Engages Campus Police
Campus recreation is a piece of the college experience — an important piece, but not the only piece. To give students a wholesome experience, it...
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The Secret Weapon in Participation: Unique Intramural Sports
At most colleges, “traditional” intramural sports are a lock for high participation numbers. By integrating unique intramural sports, however, you can offer a chance for...
