UT RecSports Profiles 2014-15

For over 98 years, the Division of Recreational Sports has been a part of campus life. Nationally, the Division is recognized as one of the oldest and largest collegiate recreational sports programs in the country. What began as the Men’s Intramural Program expanded and evolved over decades to become one of the most popular programs on campus and an essential part of the Longhorn experience. Today, Recreational Sports features seven distinct program areas – Intramural Sports, Fitness/Wellness, Sport Clubs, Instructional, Outdoor Recreation, Civic Engagement and Informal Recreation. Wide ranging facilities offer over 500,000 square feet of indoor space and 40 acres of outdoor space.

The Division’s reach extends to students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, visitors and the general community who enjoy access to a comprehensive array of facilities, programs, services and special events. As testament to its popularity among students, 89 percent of the undergraduate population participates in RecSports and 96 percent say they would recommend RecSports to others. Overall, students and RecSports members accrue more than 3.75 million hours of participation annually while virtual visits to the RecSports website amount to one million each year.

As a unit of the Division of Student Affairs, RecSports supports and complements the University’s academic and public service objectives, assists in fulfilling its core purpose and values, and contributes significantly to the University’s disciplined culture of excellence. With these goals in mind, the Division partners with students, campus departments and agencies, as well as the general community, by hosting over 6,000 special events each year at RecSports facilities, including receptions, student orientations, meetings, dances, sports tournaments, college convocations, fundraisers and much more. In doing so, Recreational Sports provides environments that foster community building and creates opportunities that contribute to a personal sense of belonging. Meeting these objectives is essential to creating a sense of community among the diverse student population of more than 50,000 that inhabits the 350-acre main campus with 17 colleges and schools, and 24,000 faculty and staff.

As RecSports looks ahead to its 100th anniversary in 2016, it endeavors to continue to enrich the lives of students outside the classroom. It does so by promoting physical fitness, healthy habits and balanced behaviors, and by teaching meaningful life skills that cultivate involved and responsible citizens.

FacilitiesAnna Hiss GymBellmont HallCaven Lacrosse and Sports Center at Clark FieldGregory GymnasiumGregory Gym Aquatic ComplexPRC J. Neils Thompson Commons Rec CenterRecreational Sports CenterWhitaker FieldsWhitaker Tennis Courts

ProgramsCivic Engagement Fitness/WellnessInformal RecreationInstructionalIntramural SportsOutdoor RecreationSport Clubs

The Division of Recreational Sports embraces the University’s diverse campus culture by welcoming all ideas and perspectives, and by placing a high value on the dignity and personal growth of each individual. Recreational Sports is part of a Student Affairs community that enriches the learning environment by fostering diversity and practicing inclusiveness. The Division’s programs, services and facilities strive to provide meaningful opportunities to exchange ideas and explore differences in a respectful environment. RecSports welcomes individual expression and endeavors to create an atmosphere where human understanding, civility, and mutual respect are valued and demonstrated.

STATEMENT ON DIVERSITY

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Divisional Overview 2014–2015

Vision, Mission, Values

OUR VISION: EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONSThe Division of Recreational Sports is committed to being the very best of its kind, an organization that continually advances the industry standard and leads the transformation of recreational sports programs nationwide. We envision a dynamic program that positively engages every student and member of The University of Texas community by offering diverse opportunities for the development and growth of the whole person.

OUR MISSION: COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCEAs a Student Affairs agency, Recreational Sports meets the ever-changing needs and interests of students and the campus community by providing programs, services and facilities that are comprehensive, inclusive and unsurpassed in quality. Through participation, we enhance the sociological, physiological and psychological well-being of each individual.

We create environments and opportunities that foster community, form lasting memories and instill a sense of belonging. We promote physical fitness, healthy habits and balanced behaviors, improving the overall wellness of participants. We teach students meaningful life skills, encourage personal achievement, and develop involved and responsible citizens.

In fulfilling this mission, we support and complement the institution’s academic and public service objectives, and make significant contributions to The University’s disciplined culture of excellence.

OUR VALUES: EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE BUILT UPON MUTUAL RESPECT

Our commitment to our customers:

QUALITYWe adhere to the highest standards, attend to every detail, utilize resources effectively and strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.

SERVICEWe work diligently to earn the confidence and loyalty of our customers by providing a diverse, innovative and responsive program that focuses on participant satisfaction.

COLLABORATIONWe foster relationships and serve as good citizens of The University by partnering with students, campus agencies and the greater community to support projects and events.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT We facilitate opportunities for learning, self-discovery, and leadership development through experiential education, teambuilding and role modeling.

COMMUNITYWe provide secure, accessible environments and diverse experiences that assist students in forging friendships, realizing a sense of belonging and improving self-esteem.

Our commitment to one another: INTEGRITYWe believe in honesty, fairness, and high ethical standards, embracing trust and respect as the foundation of our organization’s culture.

EXCELLENCEWe employ a knowledgeable and conscientious staff, and encourage professional development, staff achievement and a superior quality of work.

RESPONSIBILITYWe honor our commitments, and recognize that accountability and professionalism are essential components of an effective and interdependent team.

INVOLVEMENTWe promote an interactive and inclusive work environment that is dedicated to courteous behavior, consideration of others, mutual respect and the free exchange of ideas.

PROGRESSWe embrace innovation, creativity and imagination, resulting in a visionary approach to positive change and continuous improvement.


Divisional Overview 2014–2015

Accounting/BudgetBusiness Operations

ContractsHuman ResourcesInternal Controls

UT Policies & Procedures

Capital ImprovementsInformal Recreation

MaintenanceSchedulingSupervision

Event Management

Publicity/PromotionsDevelopment

CommunicationsPublic Relations

AssessmentInformation Technology

Intramural SportsSport Clubs

Fitness/WellnessInstructional

Membership & Guest ServicesOutdoor Recreation

Youth CampsCommunity Outreach

Senior Associate Vice President & DirectorThomas W. Dison

Associate DirectorPete Schaack

Associate DirectorJennifer Speer

Business/Financial OfficerBev Wehmeier

Administrative ManagerEmily Pepper

Senior Assistant Director(Facilities & Instructional Program)

Erin Erford

Senior Assistant Director(Assessment & Communications)

Nicole Olmeda

Senior HumanResources Coordinator

Sarah Bubolz

Administrative Assistant(Programs & Facilities)

Colleen Waller

Assistant Director(Gregory Gym)

Ross Rodriguez

Office Manager(Business Office & Development Support)

Kyla Achard

Administrative Assistant (Memberships)

Lanay Kibodeaux

Assistant Director(Aquatics)

Aaron KrothFinancial Analyst

Van Nguyen

Office Manager(Facilities)

Robbie Reed

Senior Assistant Director(Facilities)

E.J. Patterson

Office Manager(Accounting)

Holly Doyel

Administrative Assistant(Facilities & Programs)

David Trotter

Assistant Director(Outdoor Satellites)

Dixon Hankins

Administrative Assistant(Accounting)

Sara Palacios

Assistant Director(Indoor Satellites)

Rachel Dybala

Assistant Director(Facilities)

Travis Hilterbran

Maintenance Worker IIISteve Mercer

Publicity/Promotions Coordinator

Sylvia Ramirez

Senior Graphics DesignerEric Thomas

Software Developer/AnalystRyan Becerra

Senior Assistant Director(Constituent Relations)

Bob Childress

Program Coordinator(Development Events)Dominique Alcala

Program Coordinator(Events)

Cecilia Lopez Cardenas

Senior InformationTechnology Manager

Derek Knight

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Clifton Murphy

Maintenance Worker IINathaniel Blaylock,

Quincy Hodges, Manny Torrez

Executive Assistant(Senior Associate Vice President & Director)

Nilka Campos

Senior Associate DirectorEric Stoutner

Special Assistant to the Senior AssociateVice President (Special Projects)

Michael Edwards

BUSINESS SERVICES PROGRAMS FACILITY OPERATIONS COMMUNICATIONS,ASSESSMENT & DEVELOPMENT

AREA SUPPORT STAFF

Associate DirectorRandall Ford

Senior Assistant Director(Intramurals)Darci Doll

Graduate AssistantChad Zimmerman

Assistant Director(Sport Clubs)

Jonathan Elliott

Graduate AssistantAshlee Miller

Senior Assistant Director(Fitness/Wellness)

Vacant

Assistant Director(Fitness/Wellness)

Chrystina Wyatt

Senior Assistant Director(Outdoor Recreation &Community Outreach)

Chris Burnett

Graduate AssistantEmily Abrams

Assistant Director(Membership & Guest Services)

Rhonda Cox

Assistant Director(Communications & Digital Media)

Vacant


Organizational Chart 2014–2015


Committees & Councils 2014–2015Each academic year, countless students, faculty and staff volunteer their time and energy on behalf of Recreational Sports in support of programs, activities and events. The Division extends its sincerest thanks and appreciation to all of these volunteers and takes this opportunity to acknowledge the members of its 2014–15 committees and councils.

Recreational Sports Advisory CommitteeSarfraz Khurshid, Ph.D.

Kathleen MableySarah MillerJane Moore

Keryn Pasch, Ph.D.Eli Sterbcow

Alex StolzbergAlexandra Trevino

Snehal Shingavi, Ph.D. (Chair)Gayle Timmerman, Ph.D. (Vice Chair)

Annjene BunyardJohn Clarke, Ph.D.

Jonathan Dingwell, Ph.D.Brian Doherty, Ph.D.

Jody Jensen, Ph.D.Xiaofen Keating, Ph.D.

Sport Club CouncilAlex Stolzberg, Men’s Ultimate (President)

Jaclyn Ramirez, Women’s Soccer (Vice President)Nick Franzese, FencingMax Grove, Wrestling

Margaret Harlow, TriathlonJonathan Lanford, Racquetball

Yu Lu, WushuRyan Sadrai, Men’s Volleyball

Tim Woodard, Sailing Club

Longhorn Run CommitteeAshley Allen (Director)

Charlie Adkins (Assistant Director)Dallas Cole

Ashley DetherageAbigail GriffinEvie Howard

Jessica HumphriesAlyssa Kahl

Bethany KelmCameron KerlKelli LeGrandeCharlie MooreJulianne PerryJamie Schultz Facility Operations Council

Emily BrookeColette CallanMichael Carek

Nalisia GreenleafSophie McComb

Yesi SilvaDustin SpeightHarry Watson

Intramural Sports CouncilEvan Baldwin

Emily BellBrandon Caporale McKenzie Edwards

Jonathan LehrmannNina Lemieux

Keldon LouAli Patel

Sane PicquetMatt Stubbs

Andrew TownsendAntonio Vintimilla

Party on the Plaza CommitteeSarah Beirne (Co-Chair)

Braydon Jones (Co-Chair)Adit Bior

Chris KudlaAlice Liu

Taylor PoussonKiefer Shenk

Liam Woolley-MacMathKenny Zingaro


Student Personnel 2014–2015

Part-Time Assignments 954

Types of Jobs Available to Students 70

Wages Returned to Students $1,907,822

New Hires 426

FACTS & FIGURES

STUDENT EMPLOYEE DEMOGRAPHICS

HighlightsThe development of customer service skills is the life skill most significantly developed through UT RecSports employment

Aside from wages, developing job skills/resumé is the top reason employment is important to students

96 percent of student employees would recommend UT RecSports as a place to work to other students

36 percent of student employees have some other paid employment position in addition to their RecSports position

The most popular way students find out about employment opportunities with RecSports is through existing employees

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Facility Operations 2014–2015

PurposeFacility Operations provides supervised facilities and equipment for members of the University community to enjoy on a drop-in basis through the Informal Recreation Program. Facility reservations and event management services are also offered for groups and organizations to conduct meetings, tournaments and special events.

GoalsCompleted the renovation of activity spaces in Bellmont Hall and the Recreational Sports Center

Installed the Nike+ Leader Bar on the Gregory Gym concourse

Replastered the Outdoor Lap Pool and Spa

Hosted 6,883 special events in RecSports facilities

Top 5 Informal Recreation Activities

Facility Participation Hours 1,465,039

ID Cards Scanned – All Facilities 1,364,456

Gregory Gym Single Entry Counts 1,148,325

Gregory Gym ID Cards Scanned 1,065,553

Recreational Sports Center Single Entry Counts 324,136

Recreational Sports Center ID Cards Scanned 277,100

Equipment Checkout Transactions 198,004

HB/RB/SQ Court Reservations 11,022

Operating Hours Each Week – All Facilities 787

BY THE NUMBERS

PERSONNELProgram Assistants 12

Building Coordinators 60

Activity Supervisors 110

Head Lifeguards 20

Lifeguards 60

Weight Training

Basketball

Swimming

Conditioning

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Soccer5

4

3

PurposeComprised of memberships, retail operations, towel service, lockers and massage services, Membership and Guest Services manages recreation facility access systems and provides amenities to students, faculty, staff and others affiliated with The University of Texas at Austin.

GoalsOffer a variety of convenient amenities that enhance the member experience

Generate income through the sale of memberships, products and services


Membership & Guest Services 2014–2015

ANNUAL FEE UNITS SOLD

Faculty or Staff $308 2,316

Faculty/Staff Sponsored $308 235

Faculty or Staff Child/Senior Child $103 47

Retired Faculty or Staff $154 168

Retired Faculty or Staff Sponsored $154 56

Associate Member/Sponsored/Child $450 377

Community $540 497

Guest Passes $10/day 9,220

MEMBERSHIP

FEE UNITS SOLD

15-Minute $15 256

30-Minute $33 615

60-Minute $60 655

90-Minute $83 122

120-Minute $110 16

Mobile Massage Hours $60/hour 158 Hours/33 Events

Upgrades $5 266

MASSAGE SERVICES

ANNUAL MONTHLY SEMESTER UNITS SOLD

Lockers $90 $8 - 2,013

Student Lockers - - $30 3,657

Towel Service $66 $6 $24 3,478

GUEST SERVICES

SEMESTER FEE UNITS SOLD

Faculty or Staff Student $50 20

Student Sponsored $103 1,685

Student Child $34 17

Interim Student $103 1,392

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP

PurposeComprised of group exercise, personal training and outreach programs, the Fitness/Wellness Program educates participants through programs that emphasize physical fitness and healthy lifestyle behaviors.

GoalsConduct classes that encourage active movement and proper exercise techniques

Provide outreach programs that develop an appreciation for physical activity and wellness

Provide staff development opportunities that cultivate leadership skills

Develop and encourage healthy body image awareness

HighlightsImplemented a Smart Pass in the spring to track group exercise participant attendance

Taught 177 custom group exercise classes to the UT community including the International Office and Women’s Varsity Swimming

Conducted four fitness classes for the Settlement Home in collaboration with the Civic Engagement program

25 Fitness/Wellness staff attended the annual TexFit Conference

FALL/SPRING FEE SUMMER FEE TOTAL SOLD TOTAL PARTICIPANTS

TeXercise $80 $60 2,575 43,083

Group Cycling $45 $30 320 4,517

Combo (TeXercise+Cycling) $110 $75 375 -

Aqua $20 $20 71 -

PRC $20 $20 13 -

PASSES

PARTICIPATIONTeXercise Instructors 86

Group Cycling Instructors 16

Certified Personal Trainers 21

Program Assistants 4

Program Coordinator 1

PERSONNEL


Fitness/Wellness 2014–2015

TeXercise Classes Offered 3,162

Average Number of TeXercise Classes Offered Weekly 93

Group Cycling Classes Offered 689

Average Number of Group Cycling Classes Offered Weekly 18

Fitness Series Offered 6

Fitness Series Participants 27

Personal Training Sessions Purchased 4,911

Buddy Training Sessions Purchased 335

Small Group Training Sessions Purchased 55

Pilates Reformer Series Offered 47

Pilates Reformer Series Participants 155

Private Pilates Reformer Sessions Purchased 274

Private Classes Conducted 177

Private Class Participants 1,547

Special Events Conducted 29

Special Event Participants 5,817

Total Fitness/Wellness Participant Hours 61,989

PurposeThe Sport Club Program provides opportunities for students to participate in recreational and competitive non-varsity sports with an emphasis on leadership development.

PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION HOURS

Aikido 17 4,377

Archery 96 73,959

Badminton 23 6,738

Ballroom Dance 110 44,398

Baseball 26 11,964

Bass Team 13 1,662

Crew 78 44,547

Cricket* 13 -

Cycling 40 10,997

Dance Team 15 2,403

Fencing 47 17,412

Gymnastics 25 8,464

Handball 26 9,099

Ice Hockey 23 5,693

Japan Karate 13 2,912

Judo 22 4,532

Kendo 15 3,796

Lacrosse – Men’s 33 11,694

Lacrosse – Women’s 37 9,948

Powerlifting 41 18,161

Quidditch 67 19,290

Racquetball 22 5,347

Rock Climbing 47 13,167

PARTICIPANTS PARTICIPATION HOURS

Rugby – Men’s 53 20,292

Rugby – Women’s 25 10,236

Running Club 124 17,884

Sailing Club 36 6,894

Sailing Team 29 11,829

Soccer – Men’s 41 15,641

Soccer – Women’s 16 11,226

Table Tennis 35 10,368

Taekwon-Do (ITF) 24 4,760

Taekwondo (WTF) 55 7,954

Tennis 139 29,875

Trap and Skeet* 21 -

Triathlon 87 26,851

Ultimate – Men’s 61 26,078

Ultimate – Women’s 37 16,368

Volleyball – Men’s 25 7,123

Volleyball – Women’s 33 8,306

Water Polo – Men’s 19 5,495

Water Polo – Women’s 20 4,472

Water Ski 21 9,615

Wrestling 28 9,310

Wushu 28 6,727

CLUBS

Sport Clubs 45

Participants 1,806

Participation Hours 597,864

PARTICIPATIONSupervisors 11

PERSONNEL

CLUBS

GoalsDevelop effective leaders through Sport Club representative positions

Encourage a sense of community that promotes teamwork, skill development and lifelong friendships

Advise student representatives and provide resources and workshops for the effective administration of each sport club

Ensure compliance with RecSports and University risk management and business practices

HighlightsParticipated in and won the inaugural Longhorns-Aggies Sport Club Challenge donating over 60,000 ounces of canned food to the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas

Individual sport clubs participated inover 20 community service projects

UTSCA Council organized four leadership development meetings for sport club representatives and conducted the inaugural Sport Club Games held in the spring


Sport Clubs 2014–2015

*Conditional Sport Club in 2014-2015

National ChampionsQUIDDITCH – International Quidditch Association World Cup WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL – National Collegiate Volleyball Association

National Tournament AppearancesBALLROOM DANCE – UCWDC Worlds: Country Dance World ChampionshipsBASEBALL – National Collegiate Baseball Association World SeriesBASS FISHING – Boat US Collegiate Bass ChampionshipsCREW – American Collegiate Rowing Association RegattaCYCLING – USA Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals; Road Race NationalsDANCE TEAM – American Dance Drill Team Nationals; National Dance Association NationalsFENCING – USACFC National Collegiate Fencing TournamentGYMNASTICS – National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs National ChampionshipsHANDBALL – USA Handball Collegiate NationalsJUDO – National Collegiate Judo Association ChampionshipsWOMEN’S LACROSSE – Women’s Collegiate Lacrosse Association National Championships POWERLIFTING – USAPL National Collegiate MeetRACQUETBALL – USA Racquetball National Intercollegiate ChampionshipsROCK CLIMBING – USA Collegiate Climbing SeriesRUNNING – National Intercollegiate Running Club Association ChampionshipsMEN’S RUGBY – USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby ChampionshipsWOMEN’S RUGBY – USA Sevens Collegiate Rugby ChampionshipsMEN’S SOCCER – NIRSA NCCS National Soccer ChampionshipsWOMEN’S SOCCER – NIRSA NCCS National Soccer ChampionshipsTABLE TENNIS – National Collegiate Table Tennis Association ChampionshipsTENNIS – USTA Tennis On Campus National ChampionshipsTEXAS TAEKWONDO – National Collegiate Taekwondo ChampionshipsTRIATHLON – USA Triathlon Collegiate NationalsMEN’S ULTIMATE – USA Ultimate Collegiate ChampionshipsWOMEN’S ULTIMATE – USA Ultimate Collegiate ChampionshipsMEN’S VOLLEYBALL – National Collegiate Volleyball Federation National ChampionshipsMEN’S WATER POLO – Collegiate Water Polo Association National ChampionshipsWATER SKI – National Collegiate Water Ski Association ChampionshipsWRESTLING – National Collegiate Wrestling Association ChampionshipsWUSHU – Collegiate Nationals

Conference/Regional ChampionsBASEBALL – Gulf Coast ConferenceFENCING – Southwestern Intercollegiate Fencing AssociationJUDO – Texas Collegiate State ChampionshipsWOMEN’S LACROSSE – Texas Women’s Lacrosse LeagueRACQUETBALL – Southern Collegiate Racquetball ConferenceMEN’S RUGBY – Southwest Conference Sevens WOMEN’S RUGBY – Southwest Conference SevensSAILING TEAM – SEISA Co-Ed Racing ConferenceMEN’S SOCCER – Texas Collegiate Soccer League Premier Division, NIRSA Region IVWOMEN’S SOCCER – Texas Collegiate Soccer League Central Division; NIRSA Region IVMEN’S WATER POLO – Texas Division


Sport Clubs 2014–2015

FEE DIVISIONS LEAGUES TEAMS PARTICIPANTS OFFERED

Basketball $75 5 34 138 1,338 Fall

Flag Football $120 13 59 284 3,658 Fall

Soccer $120 9 50 247 3,259 Fall

Volleyball $120 7 47 238 2,417 Fall

Basketball $120 15 76 370 3,829 Spring

Flag Football $90 2 25 97 1,234 Spring

Indoor Soccer $90 2 25 96 1,032 Spring

Softball $120 9 39 196 2,734 Spring

Texas Cup Soccer $90 2 24 96 1,205 Spring

Ultimate $60 2 8 48 698 Spring

Water Volleyball $40 1 4 16 133 Spring

Basketball $75 1 3 12 103 Summer

Volleyball $75 1 2 10 108 Summer

SPORT LEAGUES


Basketball: 3v3 $30 2 4 4 11 Fall

Billiards $10 2 2 - 17 Fall

Dodgeball $40 1 4 16 126 Fall

Racquetball: Singles $15 3 7 - 29 Fall

Team Tennis $50 3 3 12 75 Fall

Tennis: Singles $15 2 4 - 19 Fall

Volleyball: 4v4 $40 1 7 28 171 Spring

Dodgeball $40 1 4 16 143 Spring

Handball $10 0 0 - 0 Spring

Kickball $50 1 4 16 199 Spring

Racquetball: Doubles $15 3 4 20 40 Spring

Tennis: Doubles $15 5 12 49 96 Spring


Rock Climbing $30 2 2 31 31 Fall

Golf Classic $75 1 1 12 24 Fall

Swim Meet $15 2 2 - 111 Fall

Table Tennis $10 2 2 - 17 Fall

Burnt Orange Golf Scramble $75 1 1 19 38 Spring

Track Meet $15 2 2 - 109 Spring

TOURNAMENTS

SPECIAL EVENTSGames Played 5,415

Teams 2,077

Participation Hours 115,420

Unique Participants 11,488

UTOA Games Officiated 544

PARTICIPATIONProgram Assistants 8

Sport Coordinators 1

Office Assistants 6

Supervisors 24

Officials 181

UTOA Officials 23

PERSONNEL

PurposeThe Intramural Sports Program provides competitive and recreational sport leagues, tournaments and special events that foster leadership, sportsmanship and education.

GoalsOffer employment opportunities and officials training where UT students develop essential job skills

Provide opportunities for building camaraderie and lifelong friendships

Encourage sportsmanship among peers during competitive sport contests

Encourage participation regardless of skill level

HighlightsParticipated in the Lone Star Intramural Showdown with Texas A&M University and won both the flag football and basketball competitions

Abby Haywood, intramural supervisor and office assistant, was selected as a finalist for the UT Student Employee of the Year

Implemented auto-generated playoff qualifiers lists resulting in time and wage savings and an elimination of data entry errors

Offered Flag Football Learn-to-Play clinic in cooperation with Longhorn Welcome


Intramural Sports 2014–2015

PurposeComprised of Safety Certification and Aquatic Classes, the Instructional Program provides the campus community with non-credit edu-cational classes that teach the development and application of skills.

GoalsProvide affordable emergency response education and training programs to RecSports staff and the campus community

Offer sports and recreation classes that provide opportunities for participants to learn and enhance skills

HighlightsImplemented a new registration system for private swim lessons

Reconnected with the American Red Cross and established reduced pricing structure

Hosted four custom certification classes for the Dell Medical Center Youth Summer Camps

Aquatic Classes Offered 101

Aquatic Class Participants 436

Aquatic Class Participation Hours 2,089

Aquatic Instructors 16

Total Instructional Program Participants 982

Total Instructional Program Participation Hours 4,980

Safety Certification Classes Offered 78

Safety Certification Class Participants 546

Safety Certification Class Participation Hours 2,891

Safety Certification Instructors 21

PARTICIPATION

AquaticOFFERED PARTICIPANTS

Adult Beginner 28 81

Adult Intermediate: Front/Back Crawl 18 90

Adult Intermediate: Breaststroke 8 23

Adult Advanced 7 16

Coached Swim 11 31

Private Swim Instruction: 5 sessions - 19

Private Swim Instruction: 10 sessions - 19

Guardian and Child 6 45

Preschool 12 61

Youth 6 40

Swim Clinics 5 11

CLASSES

Safety CertificationOFFERED PARTICIPANTS

AHA CPR/AED 6 53

AHA First Aid 3 10

AHA CPR/AED/FA 12 95

AHA Instructor Training 2 14

RecSports Staff 11 153

ARC Lifeguard Prerequisite 25 65

ARC Lifeguard Training 9 42

ARC Lifeguard Instructor Training 2 9

ARC Water Safety Instructor Training 2 5

Custom 5 100

CLASSES


Instructional 2014–2015

PurposeComprised of Adventure Trips, Wilderness Leadership, the Climbing Wall and the Rental Center, the Outdoor Recreation Program facilitates the development of character and leadership in students through participation in adventure experiences.

GoalsTeach students how to participate in wilderness recreation ethically and responsibly

Foster and encourage an appreciation of and a sense of responsibility to nature and the outdoors

Serve as the leader in providing the campus community with service learning opportunities that incorporate recreation and community service

Adventure Trips Offered 30

Adventure Trip Participants 243

Adventure Trip Participation Hours 13,220

Climbing Wall Participants 1,358

Climbing Wall Participation Hours 13,379

Equipment Rental Participants 781

Wilderness Leadership Participants 159

Wilderness Leadership Participation Hours 7,960

Total Outdoor Recreation Participants 2,541

Total Outdoor Recreation Participation Hours 35,340

PARTICIPATION

PERSONNELProgram Assistants 4

Climbing Wall Supervisors 9

Climbing Wall Instructors 9

Equipment Managers 11

Adventure Trip Guides 23

PASSES FALL SPRING SUMMER SOLD

Semester Passes $80 $80 $60 773

Day Passes $10 $10 $10 473

Adventure TripsDATE FEE

Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Caving: Inks Lake & Longhorn Caverns 9/27 $35/45

Hiking: Pedernales Falls SP 11/1 $35/45

Hiking: Enchanted Rock SNA 11/15 $35/45

Hiking: Guadalupe River SP 2/28 $35/45

Hiking and Caving: Enchanted Rock SNA 3/7 $35/45

Bouldering at Rogers Park 4/4 $45/65

Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Caving: Inks Lake & Longhorn Caverns 4/26 $35/45

Hiking: Enchanted Rock SNA 6/27 $35/45

Bat Flight Float: Lady Bird Lake 7/11 $30/40

Swimming and Hiking: Krause Springs 8/8 $30/40

DAY TRIPS

DATE FEE

Guide School Fall 2014 $350

Wilderness First Aid 11/15-11/16 $250

WFR Recertification 12/19-12/21 $300

Wilderness First Responder 1/3-1/12 $750

Wilderness First Aid 4/25-4/26 $250

Wilderness First Responder 7/17-7/28 $750

WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP

DATE FEE

Rock Climbing: Enchanted Rock SNA 9/26-9/28 $75/85

Sea Kayaking: Matagorda Island WMA 10/17-10/19 $75/85

Backpacking: Lost Maples SNA 10/24-10/26 $75/85

Backpacking: Lake Georgetown 11/7-11/9 $75/85

Rock Climbing: Reimers Ranch 2/6-2/7 $75/95

Sea Kayaking and Beach Camping: Padre Island National Seashore 2/6-2/8 $95/115

Camping and Caving: Colorado Bend SP 2/13-2/15 $85/105



Sea Kayaking: Matagorda Island WMA 2/27-3/1 $95/115

Canoeing: San Marcos River 4/3-4/4 $75/95



Camping & Tubing: Guadalupe River SP 4/17-4/19 $85/105

Canoeing: Colorado Bend SP 4/24-4/26 $85/105

WEEKEND TRIPS

DATE FEE

Backpacking: Guadalupe Mountains NP 11/26-11/30 $250/325

Backpacking: Caprock Canyon SP 12/17-12/20 $250/325

Backpacking: Hawaii Volcanoes NP 1/5-1/14 $750/800

Canoeing: Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande River 3/14-3/22 $750/800

Backpacking: South Rim of Big Bend NP 5/20-5/24 $250/350

EXTENDED TRIPS


Outdoor Recreation 2014–2015

CLIMBING WALL

The Division of Recreational Sports believes that University of Texas at Austin students are active participants in their learning and development, and their acquisition of knowledge is fostered through a combination of study, reflection, dialogue, and action. The Civic Engagement Program creates opportunities for students to serve their community and support the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and the core values of the University.

Learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility are best learned when academic achievement is combined with hands-on experience. Our service projects are designed to bring awareness and give voice to social concerns that positively impact the community, educate students and provoke action beyond graduation.

For the ChildrenUtilizing the resources of the Outdoor Recreation Program, the Civic Engagement Program continues to serve the Helping Hand Home for Children, the Settlement Home for Children, and the Communities in Schools program to provide quality outdoor recreation experiences for underserved children in the Austin community.

Help the HomelessDuring the colder months, the Division sponsors this student-led initiative bringing food, clothing and shoes to the homeless population of Austin. This year, four events took place with over 1,200 breakfast tacos, 200 spaghetti dinners, 463 pairs of shoes and 500 pair of socks distributed to those in need through the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) and the Arbor Terrace Supportive Housing Facility managed by Caritas of Austin.

Environmental ConservationThe Environmental Conservation program focuses on local and regional environmental degradation issues. From planting trees to reforest Bastrop County, to removing invasive plant species from the Grand Canyon and re-habituating orphaned wolves in Colorado, to measuring water quality in Texas rivers, and even planting bluebonnets on campus, the environmental conservation projects conducted address the environmental degradation issues that matter most to students.

Settlement Home Events 19

Helping Hand Home Events 5

Communities in Schools Events 2

Volunteers 246

Total Service Hours 647

Help the Homeless Events 4

Volunteers 40

Total Service Hours 200

Environmental Conservation Events 12

Volunteers 264

Total Service Hours 3,465

LONGHORN STREAM TEAM WATER QUALITY

MONITORING TRIPSDATE(S) VOLUNTEERS TOTAL SERVICE

HOURS

San Marcos River 9/20 15 150

Lower Colorado River 10/4 15 150

San Marcos River 11/7–11/8 15 300

Rio Grande River 12/17–12/20 14 560

San Marcos River 2/14 15 150

Frio River 4/17–4/19 15 525

New Mexico 5/22–5/26 12 600

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION OUTINGS DATE(S) VOLUNTEERS TOTAL SERVICE

HOURS

Tree Planting in Bastrop, Texas 11/22 50 150

Seed Planting atBluebonnet Hill 12/6 30 150

Alternative Spring BreakBest Friends Animal Society andZion National Park

3/14–3/22 9 360

Seed Planting atBluebonnet Hill 4/12 34 170

River Clean-Up – Spring Lake in San Marcos, Texas 5/2 40 200


Civic Engagement 2014–2015

Leadership TeamJoe Bill Watkins, Chair (1965,1968)R. Gordon Appleman (1959)Ann V. Brodnax (1978)Sylvie Crum (1974)Vance Duncan (1975)Kenneth B. Ford, Jr., M.D. (1965)René A. Garza (1974,1977)Bennett J. Glazer (1968)Howard Goldberg (1977)Randy Howry (1980)

W. Ed Junell, Jr. (1968,1971)Thomas O. McGarity (1974)Gigi T. Melrose (2005)Annie Holand Miller (1999,2004)Howard D. Nirken (1993,1997)J.W. Pieper (1960)Michael J. Tomsu (1982,1986)Linda Williams (1982)Mark J. Williams (1981)

InitiativesEXCELLENCE FUNDThese discretionary dollars allow RecSports to focus on quality, exceeding expectations, and providing students with the best and most comprehensive recreational sports program in the nation.

FOR THE LOVE OF THE FIELDFunds raised support the renovation of the Whitaker Sports Complex.

STUDENT EMPLOYEE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS RecSports is committed to raising funds to support the Division’s student employees.

MARK L. HART, JR. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPSara Beirne, Jamie Schultz

THOMAS W. DISON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPAbby Haywood, Rachel Schutte

ACACIA FRATERNITY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPAlondra Rodriguez

JOHN M. CHILDS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPCorey Schneider

SYLVIE & GARY CRUM ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPJesse Madden

DELTA TAU DELTA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPLauren Hinds

KENNETH FORD FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPJohn Christian

BILL PATMAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPRachel Landman

PHI GAMMA DELTA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPJessica Vanover

DIVISION OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Jessica Clothier

CHARLES & CAROLYN SPENCE, JAMES & KATHRYN(SPENCE) NANCE, AND WILLIAM (SPENCE) & EDITH NANCE

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP HONORING MICHAEL MONSOORAudranna Pennamon

DEDE AND JOE BILL WATKINS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPKaylie Brickman

Scholarship RecipientsAchievements & EventsCompleted the 8th year of a formal development program

Launched a new Friends of RecSports website –utrecsports.org/friends

Secured two major gifts for the Whitaker Fields Renovation Project

Established an endowment for the Handball Club

Conducted the largest Longhorn Run to-date with 3,596 runners

Conducted the 5th Annual Friends of RecSports Golf Tournament: Bob Childress Classic


Development 2014–2015

UT RecSports Profiles 2014-15

Documents

Transcript of UT RecSports Profiles 2014-15