University of Vermont Campus Recreation

Mission & Vision

Campus Recreation Mission

Campus Recreation at the University of Vermont is committed to making student participation in recreational activities an essential component of the UVM experience. By providing outstanding leadership and a variety of high quality program offerings, we meet the recreational interests of a diverse student body. Our efforts are focused on activities that create positive social interaction, opportunities for education and development, and promotion of wellbeing among students as well as faculty/staff and community.

Campus Recreation Vision

Campus Recreation at the University of Vermont is built upon a foundation of programming excellence in exercise and wellness, informal recreation, instructional programs, intramural sports, physical education, and youth and community programs.

The efforts of a highly qualified, enthusiastic, and professional staff ensure a quality recreational experience for the UVM community. Experiential education and leadership opportunities are offered to participants, students, and staff, which complement the educational mission of the university. These opportunities add to the personal development of all involved with Campus Recreation.

Newly constructed state of the art recreation facilities, as well as effective and appropriate use of financial, technological, physical, and human resources will drive the advancement of the program. Campus Recreation strives to be a progressive leader on campus and in the field of university recreation.

Rec Respect

Campus Recreation Values

UVM Campus Recreation will:

• Respect – act with empathy, consideration, responsibility, kindness, and understanding toward others and our community resources.
• Community – create a safe, inclusive, and welcome environment where everyone belongs.
• Equity & Inclusion – support the success of all our community members through our programs, policies, and services. 
• Integrity— be responsible, transparent, and honest.
• Wellbeing – empower and model wellbeing, feeling content, energized, resilient, safe, and connected.
• Teamwork – encourage and support each other within the department and throughout the campus community.
• Development –challenge and support each other to learn and develop both personally and professionally.
• Fun – infuse playfulness and positive energy into all that we do.

Campus Recreation Inclusion & Accommodations

Campus Recreation Learning Outcomes

A student who participates with Campus Recreation will:

• feel welcome, supported, and safe.
• recognize their connection to the campus community and experience a sense of belonging and association.
• engage in team play, teamwork, and health social interactions within the context of physical activity.
• experience a feeling of enhanced well-being.
• understand the relationship between health, healthy lifestyle habits and personal and academic success

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