Perceived Problems in Campus Recreation Programs in North America

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert C. Schneider ◽  
William F. Stier ◽  
Steve Kampf ◽  
Gregory Wilding ◽  
Scott Haines
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
General Problem ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Athletic Department ◽  
Recreation Directors ◽  
Promotional Efforts ◽  
Recreation Programs ◽  
Turf Wars

Major problems in campus recreation programs were investigated. The participants were 269 campus recreation directors in colleges and universities throughout North America. Participants were asked to indicate whether they agreed, disagreed, or had no opinion regarding statements presented to them on a survey that consisted of the following three general problem areas in campus recreation: (a) conflict, (b) equipment, and (c) miscellaneous. The campus recreation directors identified six specific major problems, at the highest rates, from the three general problem categories as follows: “equipment”—lack of storage areas (59%); “miscellaneous”—availability of parking (59%); availability of athletic training staff (56%); marketing and promotional efforts (50%); “conflict”—turf wars (49%); and conflict with athletic department personnel (46%). Campus recreation directors should, first and foremost, address the above major problem areas, in order to effectively manage their programs.

Identification of Problems in Campus Recreation Programs in North America

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
William F. Stier ◽  
Robert C. Schneider ◽  
Steve Kampf ◽  
Gregory E. Wilding ◽  
Scott Haines
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Potential Problem ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Recreation Directors ◽  
Training Quality ◽  
Recreation Programs ◽  
Public Relations Campaign ◽  
And Training

In campus recreation programs, major problem areas within (a) technology, (b) personnel, and (c) perception and value were identified. The subjects were campus recreation directors throughout North America. The surveyed directors expressed the extent to which they agreed or disagreed with literature-based, potential problem areas within campus recreation programs. Areas primarily agreed upon as being major problem areas within campus recreation were: the availability of quality officials (61%), perception of program by institution (49%), and value of program as perceived by higher administration (47%). Generally, in order to improve programs, directors should place an emphasis on attaining and training quality officials and implement a public relations campaign that positively portrays their program.

Selected Risk Management Policies, Practices, and Procedures for Intramural Activities at NIRSA Institutions

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Stier ◽  
Robert C. Schneider ◽  
Steve Kampf ◽  
Scott Haines ◽  
Brady Gaskins
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
North America ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Recreational Sports ◽  
Rating Systems ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Recreation Directors ◽  
Management Policies ◽  
And Training

A survey of all National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) campus recreation directors was conducted to determine the risk management policies, practices, and procedures relating to intramural activities and recreational sports at colleges and universities throughout North America. The survey instrument, in its final form, addressed practices, policies, and procedures of campus recreation directors through 44 questions relating to the following areas: (a) documentation, (b) medical factors, (c) rules and regulations, (d) physical supervision, (e) sportsmanship rating systems, (f) restrictive policies, (g) safety devices, (h) officials-tests-qualifications, and (i) background experiences and training of the respondents. Selected data are presented in terms of (a) the size of institutions (small, medium, and large), (b) location of the institution (rural, urban, and suburban), and (c) whether public or privately supported.

Corporate Sponsorship in Campus Recreation

1999 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 43-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
David K. Scott ◽  
Frank R. Veltri ◽  
Brad Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Soft Drink ◽  
The United States ◽  
State Funding ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Corporate Sponsorship ◽  
Recreation Directors ◽  
Additional Funding ◽  
Recreation Programs ◽  
Private Donations

This paper examines corporate sponsorship as an additional source of funding for college recreational facilities and programs. The purpose of the study was to: (a) examine current sources of funding for campus recreation, (b) estimate the percentage of institutions currently involved with corporate sponsorship in their campus recreation programs, (c) identify the types of businesses sponsoring campus recreation centers as well as what these companies receive in return for their sponsorship, and (d) identify the reasons various institutions give for their lack of involvement with sponsorship. Questionnaires were mailed to campus recreation directors at 140 randomly selected universities representing four regions of the United States. Results indicated that primary sources of funding for campus recreation programs currently include student fees (63.5 percent), private donations (23.5 percent), and state funding (13 percent). The use of corporate sponsorship to supplement funding was indicated by 46 percent of responding institutions. The most common types of businesses currently sponsoring campus recreation programs included athletic equipment/apparel, soft drink, insurance companies and restaurants. Slightly over half of the companies identified in the sponsorships were national chain corporations, while almost 40 percent were local businesses. In regard to what sponsoring companies received in exchange, results of the study indicated that use of company names in recreation center literature was most common. In addition, 20 percent of respondents reported that sponsoring corporations were given advertising space on the recreation center website. The two primary reasons given by campus recreation directors for lack of involvement with sponsorship were: (a) institutional policy prohibiting sponsorship involvement, and (b) uncertainty of how to pursue sponsorships. There are several implications of the study for campus recreation directors. These include the following: 1. Corporate sponsorship represents a significant opportunity for obtaining additional funding for campus recreation. 2. Knowing the types of companies currently involved in campus recreation sponsorship provide a starting place for those recreation directors who are exploring sponsorship as a source of funding. 3. Recreation center directors should closely examine what sponsors are currently receiving, or will receive in exchange, so that the sponsorship is not perceived as purely philanthropic.

Current Hiring Practices of Campus Recreation Directors of NIRSA Institutions

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
William F. Stier ◽  
Robert C. Schneider ◽  
Stephen Kampf ◽  
Gregory Wilding ◽  
Scott Haines
Keyword(s):  
Hiring Practices ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Job Descriptions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Graduate Assistants ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Recreation Directors ◽  
Professional Employees

A survey of all National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) campus recreation directors was conducted to determine the hiring practices, policies, and procedures relating to professional employees, graduate assistants, and student employees in campus recreation programs throughout North America. The survey instrument, in its final form, addressed hiring practices, policies, and procedures of campus recreation directors through 28 questions relating to the following areas: (a) search and screen committees, (b) job descriptions, (c) advertisement and announcement of vacancies, (d) applications, (e) references, (f) interviews, and (g) impact/involvement of national professional organizations in the hiring process. Selected data is presented in terms of (a) entry level position (coordinator) or for mid-level positions, (b) size of institutions (small, medium, and large), (c) rural, urban, and suburban locations, and (d) public and private institutions.

Factors Influencing the Willingness to Mentor Students within Campus Recreation

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenna G. Bower ◽  
Mary A. Hums ◽  
John L. Keedy
Keyword(s):  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Recreation Directors ◽  
Primary Means ◽  
Recreation Professionals ◽  
The Individual

The purpose of this study was to discover factors influencing a person's decision to mentor students within campus recreation. The present study investigated four areas of inquiry within campus recreation: (a) What are the individual reasons for mentoring students? (b) What organizational factors inhibit or facilitate mentoring students? (c) What protégé characteristics attracted mentors?, and (d) What outcomes are associated with mentoring students? The phenomenological study relied on in-depth interviews of five campus recreation professionals. This research study utilized three in-depth phenomenological interviews with each participant as the primary means of collecting data. The researcher used the constant comparative method of analysis throughout the study. Analysis of the data produced personal life history portraits of each participant and provided themes and categories for each research question. Study findings provided valuable information for campus recreation directors wishing to successfully mentor students entering the campus recreation profession.

An Instrument to Assess Customer Perceptions of Service Quality and Satisfaction in Campus Recreation Programs

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Jae Ko ◽  
Donna L. Pastore
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Customer Retention ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Competitive Sport ◽  
Sport Organizations ◽  
Customer Perceptions ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Recreation Programs

To remain competitive, sport organizations are focusing more on customer retention through improved service quality and customer satisfaction. The purpose of this article is to present an instrument which can be used by campus recreation programs to determine service quality and customer satisfaction. The instrument consists of 49 service quality items and 4 satisfaction items and will assist managers of campus recreation programs in developing effective strategies to improve the quality of their services.

Risk Perceptions versus Legal Realities in Campus Recreational Sport Programs

2007 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Young ◽  
Sarah K. Fields ◽  
Gwynn M. Powell
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Case Law ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Campus Recreation ◽  
Recreational Sport ◽  
The Past ◽  
Recreation Directors ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Risk management in campus recreational sports has been a consideration on the minds of campus recreational sport directors for over the past three decades. But are directors' concerns aligned with the litigation being decided in the courtroom? This study examined whether or not campus recreation directors were concerned about the same legal and risk management issues that appeared most frequently in published court decisions. A case law analysis revealed that 54 cases were related to campus recreation over the past 30 years. To determine risk perceptions of campus recreation directors, a Web survey identifying 34 risk issues was administered. The findings showed the relationship of perceptions of directors to published cases and the risk management formula, as well as differences in perceptions based on demographic variables. The results identified several opportunities for discussion and new areas for research.

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