UTB University Recreation 2013-2014 Annual Report Arturo Olague, Director

UTB University Recreation
2013-2014 Annual Report
Arturo Olague, Director
The University of Texas at Brownsville - 2651 FJRM Ave
T: 956-882-5969 E: [email protected]
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Table of Contents
2014 Spring Dashboard……………………………………………………………………….3
Executive Summary...…………………………………………………………………………4
Mission Statement ……………....……………………………………………………………5
University Recreation Highlights ……………....……………………………………………6
Total Unduplicated Headcount ……………………………………………………………..7
Student Level ………………………………………………………………………………...7
Student Status ……………………………………………………………………………….7
Financial Aid Recipients ……………………………………………………………………7
Campus Recreation Participation by Age …………………………………………………7
Student Participation by Classification ……………………………………………………8
University Recreation Assessment Outcomes …………………………………………….9
Presentations and Partnerships …………………………………………………………...10
Staff Development ………………………………………………………………………….10
SPRING 2014 UNIVERSITY RECREATION DASHBOARD
Executive Summary
University Recreation is a program within the Office of Life Sports within the Division of
Student Affairs previously known as Campus Recreation at the University of Texas at
Brownsville. University Recreation provides an outlet for students on the UTB Campus to
participate in various wellness activities in pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. Life Sports is housed
out of the Casa Bella Clubhouse which is a shared facility with the Office of Residential Life.
Life Sports served 616 unique student participants in the 2013-2014 academic year. When
broken down by gender unique participants are evenly split. Students participated in various
extramural and intramural sporting events in Men’s, Women’s and Co-Recreational divisions.
UTB representatives won the Co-Recreational Division of the Valley Bowl Flag Football
Championship for the third consecutive year.
Along with the various activities offered by the department, University Recreation also
employed 20 students during the 2013-2014 academic year. Each student employee must
maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA and are strongly encouraged to be enrolled in classes as a full time
student. Students from every college within the University are employed within Life Sports and
we believe that the skills they have learned throughout their employment are transferable to any
career.
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Mission Statement
The mission of University Recreation is to provide positive interaction and enhance the academic
experience by valuing acceptance and diversity in quality programs that provide opportunities for
leadership and lifelong wellness within the university community.
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University Recreation Highlights
The following is a list of departmental highlights from the 2013 – 2014 academic year.
University Recreation assisted in the foundation of the UTB Cheer Squad. The cocurricular squad is comprised of 12 members
Co-Recreational flag football team won the 2013 Valley Bowl for the third consecutive
year.
University Recreation re-located its offices to Casa Bella.
Men’s and Women’s Basketball team competed in the 9th Annual South Texas Shootout
consisting of teams from UTB, UTPA, STC and TSTC.
University Recreation graduated three seniors with an average semester GPA of 3.6. Jodie
Hunter has applied for employment within the Brownsville Independent School District.
Alejandro Lopez is utilizing his Criminal Justice degree working with rehabilitating
recently paroled inmates. Ana Guevara will pursue her master’s degree in Rochester, New
York.
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University Recreation Student Characteristics
The following data represents the characteristics of a University Recreation participant.
Total Unduplicated Headcount
Campus Recreation served 616 students in the 2013-2014 academic year.
Student Level
Campus Recreation served 601 Undergraduate and 15 Graduate students in the 2013-2014 academic
year.
Student Status
Completed credit hours for Spring 2014 indicate that 69% (313) of Campus Recreation participants were
classified as full-time students. 31% (98) participants were classified as part-time students.
Financial Aid Recipients
31% (97) of participants received a Pell Grant.
University Recreation Participants by Age
Age
Amount
Percentage
Under 18
10
.01%
18-25
574
93%
26-35
32
6.99%
The largest
percentage of
students participants
were in the 18-25
age demographic
with 93% (574)
unique users.
Student users under
18 were the fewest
with .01% (10) of the
unique participants.
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17% of participants were classified as freshman.
23% of participants were sophomores.
26% of participants were juniors.
33% of participants were classified as seniors.
.02% of participants were graduates.
Campus Recreation Assessment Outcomes
A. Education Support Outcomes (ESO), 2013-14
List complete set of ESOs for your unit
ESO 1: University Recreation, in
cooperation with Residential Life and
Student Life will create and implement a
pilot student engagement program by Spring
2014.
B.
For each ESO, describe the measure used
(at least one direct measure must be used
for each outcome objective
Successful implementation of student
engagement program.
Was the Objective Met? Describe
the results of the assessment.
Describe action plan for continued
improvement
Objective Not Met: Student
engagement program not
implemented.
Follow through with implementation of
student engagement program for Fall 2014.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO), 2012-14
List complete set of SLOs for your
unit
SLO 1: At the completion of
intramural captains meetings, team
captains will be able to articulate the
three major responsibilities of the
team captain as it relates to team
leadership.
SLO 2: Campus Recreation student
employees who complete the staff
policy training will be able to
articulate correct policies and
procedures at a 90% accuracy rate.
SLO3: Students who participate in
Fitness and Wellness programs will
be able to articulate their Rate of
Perceived Exertion (RPE) as it
relates to the individual’s intensity.
For each SLO, describe the measure used
(at least one direct measure must be used
for each outcome objective
Describe the results of the assessment
Describe action plan for improvement
Outcome measured through a departmental
user survey.
Objective Met: Intramural captains were
measured and found to be able to articulate
the three major responsibilities of a team
captain .
Department will continue to measure team
captains and team members by conduct during
intramural events.
Outcome measured through a departmental
user survey.
Objective Met: 100% of students who
completed the questionnaire were able to
retain 90% of information articulated to
them at training.
Department will continue to work toward new
methods of training to get employees to retain
guidelines and departmental ideas.
Outcome measured through student self
reported measurement.
Objective Met: Participants of wellness
programs were able to articulate their RPE.
Department will begin to educate the student
employees to properly understand RPE and
have them explain RPE to new wellness
participants.
Presentations and Partnerships
In collaboration with Health and Human Performance, Center for Civic Engagement and
the City of Brownsville, Campus Recreation coordinated and participated in the city wide
health initiative, Brownsville’s Biggest Loser.
University Recreation offered three safety courses, including CPR, First Aid and AED
courses available to the campus community.
University Recreation, developed a partnership with Student Health Services to assist in
programming for HIV awareness, Veteran’s awareness and alcohol prevention.
The department worked with different student organizations such as Active Minds UTB
and the Cheer Squad to create programming for students such as a finals relaxation event
and school traditions and spirit during home athletic events.
The Director of Life Sports presented at the 2nd Annual Valley Fit Conference on the
UTPA Campus in Edinburg, TX. The presentation covered careers in the health and
wellness industry.
The Director of Life Sports served as adjunct faculty for the Department of Health and
Human Performance.
Staff Development
Three student employees attended the Valley Bowl Extramural Flag Football Tournament
in Edinburg, Texas to serve as officials for the event.
Six student employees attended the South Texas Shootout at the TSC Recreation Center
to serve as officials and scorekeepers for the event
Three student employees and one professional staff member attended the 2014 NIRSA
Region IV Student Lead On Conference in San Antonio, Texas in February 2014.
The Director of Life Sports was elected the Texas State Director for NIRSA.
The Director of Life Sports attended the Salado Consortium in New Braunfels, Texas in
June 2014.