Campus Recreation within the Division of Student Services (DSS) enhances
and engages the university community by providing inclusive and diverse
recreational opportunities that inspire participation, promote health
and wellbeing, and encourage student development and success through the
following program areas: Fitness and Wellness, Club & Intramural
Sports, Group Exercise, and Outdoor Adventure. Campus Recreation
aspires to be a leader who integrally contributes to student success
through comprehensive and quality recreational services and programs
that further wellbeing and community. Assessment by GVSU Campus
Recreation will be a continuous process used by the department to
evaluate the degree to which GVSU Campus Recreation’s programs and
services contribute to the Grand Valley State University mission.
Assessment by GVSU Campus Recreation will be a system of documenting and
improving the effectiveness of Campus Recreation as it relates to
delivering quality programs and services, as well as the learning and
development of students. An ongoing process will be used to collect,
review, and use information with the goal of understanding and improving
our student learning. Assessment by GVSU Campus Recreation will be to
evaluate whether the department is meeting departmental objectives and
those within Student Services.
Mission
Enhance and engage the GVSU community by providing inclusive and diverse
recreational opportunities that inspire participation, promote health
and wellbeing, and encourage student development and success.
Vision
Campus Recreation aspires to be a leader who integrally contributes to
student success through comprehensive and quality recreational services
and programs that further wellbeing and community.
Value Statement
Collaboration We believe in building positive and mutual relationships
with the university and surrounding community, including campus
organizations, and departments.
Diversity & Inclusion We aim to be committed and welcoming to a culture of
inclusion, in which we provide recreational programs and services
that are accessible and adaptive to the community. We strive to
share a diverse array of ideas, opportunities, and experiences.
Healthy Lifestyle We aim to offer opportunities for students and the
university community to be actively engaged and educated to lead a
balanced lifestyle that will enhance their wellbeing.
Service We believe in offering quality and innovative recreational
and competitive programs and services that are inclusive, support
health, wellbeing and have a positive impact on the University and
surrounding community.
Student Learning & DevelopmentWe believe in providing opportunities that complement the
co-curricular learning experience in order to assist in the
students' intellectual, personal, and professional development. We
believe individuals learn best and engage most when having fun in a
safe environment.
SustainabilityWe believe in promoting awareness and being responsible
through sustainable efforts in our environment, ourselves, and our
resources.
Strategic Priorities, outcomes, and key objectives
Strategic Priority Area 1: Actively engage learners at all levels.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Outcome F: Campus Recreation will provide programs and services that create an inclusive environment for all participants and staff.
Outcome G: Campus Recreation will strengthen our collaborative relationships through intentional co-curricular experiences that enhance programs and services and further develop students.
Outcome I: Campus Recreation will be a recognizable leader at GVSU for providing recreational programs and services that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Strategic Priority Area 2: Further develop exceptional personnel.
Outcome H: Campus Recreation will create a climate of teamwork, collaboration, and service to the GVSU community that embraces change within our department.
Strategic Priority Area 3: Ensure the alignment of institutional structures and functions.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Strategic Priority Area 4: Enhance the institution's image and reputation.
Outcome I: Campus Recreation will be a recognizable leader at GVSU for providing recreational programs and services that promote a healthy lifestyle.