The Department of Campus Recreation serves as a vital and integral part of student life on campus. The mission of the department is to provide a broad spectrum of sports, recreation and leisure activities for students, staff and faculty, as well as members of the local community. The primary direction is to provide services and programs that stimulate growth, development and retention of students in a contemporary and safe environment that develops fitness and wellness, social interaction and leadership opportunities.

Vision Statement

During the next decade, Texas State Campus Recreation will continue to be recognized as a leader in recreational and leisure services on campus and in the state. We will develop a comprehensive program that supports student learning and life long participation and wellness. We value student development, collaboration and professionalism.

Goals

1. Enhance leadership, involvement and social responsibility of Texas State students.
2. Improve the health and wellness of the campus community.
3. Develop and improve the Campus Recreation facilities.
4. Create outreach programs for targeted populations.
5. Improve knowledge and professional development of Campus Recreation staff.
6. Improve management of fiscal resources.

Responsibility

To effectively fulfill its mission and accomplish its goals, the Texas State Department of Campus Recreation provides, within the scope of its resources, the following:

• Opportunities for a variety of cooperative and competitive activities that will contribute to an individual’s physical fitness;
• Access to quality, contemporary and modern facilities and programs;
• A variety of programming including the major areas of informal/drop-in recreation, intramural sports, sport clubs, outdoor recreation, fitness and golf operations;
• Coordination of the scheduling of events, promotion of activities and maintenance of campus recreational facilities to maximize facility use to better serve the campus community;
• Development of a medium through which students can develop leadership, management, program planning and communication skills;
• Extracurricular opportunities through participation and leadership roles designed to enhance social, psychological and physiological development;
• A resource center of outdoor program ideas, equipment, supplies and rental materials;