Download or read book A Survey of the Role of a Campus Recreation Center in the Recruitment and Retention of Undergraduate Students written by James Andrew Fitzsimmons and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this dissertation is to examine if the interplay of age and gender impact the level of influence a campus based student recreation center exerts on a student's decision to choose and remain at a college or university. This study is theoretically based in Tinto's Student Engagement Model 1975 and supported by later scholarly work. Data were collected at a single medium sized university in the Western United States using Check Box electronic survey distribution technology and a self-created instrument. Three hundred and sixty-seven completed surveys were analyzed using 2x2 Factorial Analysis of Variance. Results show that gender does not appear to be a factor, however, age does play a significant role. Recommendations for the profession and future research are provided.
Download or read book The Role of Campus Recreation in the Recruitment and Retention of College Students written by Allyson Koppelman and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Role of Sports Clubs in University Recruitment and Retention written by Andrea Rose McClymont and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opportunities for involvement on a college campus can have many positive effects on students. Additionally, opportunities for involvement can have positive implications for student recruitment and retention at a university. There are many ways for students to become involved during college through their campus recreation centers. Through these centers students can have the opportunity to participate in sport clubs. Although multiple studies have been conducted on the importance of student involvement, few studies focus specifically on student involvement in sport clubs. This study addressed six research questions: a) do freshmen student sport club participants have higher 1st term GPAs than non-participants; b) do freshmen student sport club participants have higher 2ndterm GPAs than non-participants; c) do freshmen student sport club participants complete more credit hours during their first term than non-participants; d) do freshmen student sport club participants complete more credit hour during their second term than non-participants; e) what role do sport clubs play in the recruitment of students to the university; and f) what role do sport clubs play in the retention of students at the university. The study sampled first-time, full-time freshmen students who were participants in sport clubs sponsored by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus Recreation Center in the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years. Quantitative data were collected for freshmen student sport club participants and a matched sample of non-participants. The researcher looked at the number of completed credit hours as well as GPA for the first and second terms for the two different groups of students. Other quantitative data were collected through an online survey instrument and qualitative data were collected through telephone interviews. The results of this study showed that, for a majority of students, participation in a sport club was not the main determinant for matriculation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. However, results indicated that sport club participation appears to have a positive influence on retention for freshmen students during their first year.
Download or read book The Value of Recreational Sports in Higher Education written by National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (U.S.) and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What attracts students to a college--academics? recreational sports? the campus recreation center? If you selected all three answers, you are right. Most students choose a college or university for its academic merits, but another key factor in their decision is the recreational sports programs and facilities. Recreational sports are an important component to students' quality of life on campus and to a college's recruitment and retention of students. The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association contracted Kerr-Downs Research Associates to conduct a nationwide research project to determine the value of recreational sport on college campuses. More than 2,600 students from 16 colleges participated in this study, making it the largest representative group of college students from multiple colleges ever studied with respect to the value of participation in recreational sports. This study examined the value and contributions of recreational sports to participants' lives and documented the buying power of participants in recreational sports. The first of its kind in research, The Value of Recreational Sports in Higher Education makes a strong the case for campus recreational sports programs and facilities that will support the mission of your college into the future.
Download or read book Campus Recreation and Retention in Higher Education written by Christopher John Misiano and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Campus recreation facilities and programs provide various environments and opportunities outside of the classroom for students to socialize, participate in sports, improve their physical fitness, and learn new skills. Existing research has explored the relationship between participation in campus recreation and the social, academic, and physical impacts it has on the lives of students. The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to determine if participation in various types of campus recreation held predictive significance regarding year-over-year retention of first year college students at a large, private university. The predictor variables were participation in club sports, intramural sports, outdoor recreation, student activities events, and usage of the on-campus fitness center. Archival data drawn from the university’s database of records provided a sample of 2,857 students for the 2017-2018 academic year, 2,780 students for the 2018-2019 academic year, and 2,742 students for the 2019-2020 academic year. Logistic regressions were conducted at the 95% confidence interval which produced results indicating statistical significance for the full model for all three years. Of the predictor variables, student activities participation displayed significance all three years, intramural sports participation was significant twice, and fitness center usage was significant once. Odds ratios for the predictor variables revealed that four out of five were positively associated with retention for each academic year. The results from this study add to the existing body of literature that explores the relationship between various types of campus recreation and year-over-year retention. Additionally, these results demonstrate a link between social events and year-over-year retention.
Download or read book Rentz s Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education 6ed written by Naijian Zhang & Associates and published by Charles C Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 2024-03-22 with total page 706 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rentz’s Student Affairs Practice in Higher Education introduces readers to the functions of all student affairs services on college campus and to the nuts and bolts on what student affairs professionals in each specific area do to achieve their goals of providing students with meaningful collegiate experiences and accomplish the institution’s mission. The book not only includes the evolution of student affairs but also how its philosophy and theories are integrated into its practice. By reading this edition experienced student affairs professionals will acquire a thorough understanding of each student affairs service on college/university campus and increase their competence in practice. This new sixth edition has 17 chapters which include the philosophical heritage of student affairs, historical perspective of higher education and student affairs, admissions to enrollment management, academic advising, career services, counseling centers, student conduct, multicultural affairs and special support services, orientation, residence halls, student life programs, fraternity and sorority life, collegiate recreation, financial aid, student learning assessment, health services, and future of student affairs. It has been integrated with the most recent literature on student affairs development, especially how the global pandemic has impacted the practice of student affairs in higher education and how the social, political, and economic dynamics at the national level have influenced the climate of college and university campus as well as the most recent professional standards. A unique feature of the book is that its contributors are expert practitioners and scholars. Through this book student affairs professionals will learn knowledge and wisdom not only from the current generation in student affairs but also from the generations many years in the past. The sixth edition has advanced the knowledge base of student affairs while inheriting its values and missions for higher education.
Download or read book Journal of International Students 2018 Vol 8 2 written by Krishna Bista and published by OJED/STAR. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journal of International Students (JIS), an academic, interdisciplinary, and peer-reviewed publication (Print ISSN 2162-3104 & Online ISSN 2166-3750), publishes scholarly peer reviewed articles on international students in tertiary education, secondary education, and other educational settings that make significant contributions to research, policy, and practice in the internationalization of higher education.
Download or read book The Complete Editor written by James Glen Stovall and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-10-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with abundant exercises, The Complete Editor provides readers with many resources actively learn about copyediting, headline writing, decision-making, relationships with writers, graphic presentations, photo editing and layout and design. It also contains a separate chapter on legal principles that an editor needs to understand. This efficient and well-written text gives readers basic information about the essential topics at hand.
Download or read book Sense of Community in the Campus Recreation Setting Fostering Community as a Strategy for Student Retention written by Daniel G Pilgreen and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Institutions of higher education invest significant amounts of money building state-of-the-art campus recreation facilities in an environment where student fees and debt are increasing, while graduation and retention are declining. This contradictory environment places large investments at the forefront of scrutiny by higher education decision makers. However, this thesis supports the need for campus recreation centers on university campuses through recognizing the important role campus recreation centers play in building community and aiding in social integration among students. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of campus recreation in fostering a sense of community and the relationship between that sense of community and student persistence. Utilizing a mixed methods research approach from 141 student surveys at a higher education institution in the mid-Atlantic, results indicate a positive correlation between usage of campus recreation facilities and psychological sense of community in campus recreation student users. Results of this study do not support the notion that a higher psychological sense of community is related to student achievement or student persistence. However, additional research is necessary to further solidify these explore these relationships. The current study supports campus recreation as a critical aspect of the campus environment and a place where students reap a variety of benefits (e.g., physically, mentally, and socially).
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Student Worker Satisfaction and Retention in Campus Recreation written by Michael George Grimes and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to investigate the job constructs influencing campus recreation undergraduate student workers' satisfaction and retention and how their job satisfaction relates to job retention. The job constructs measured against job satisfaction and retention were job embeddedness, perceived organizational support, perceived organizational prestige, and organizational commitment. An online survey was sent out for 14, four-year, public universities in two southeastern states. A total of 108 undergraduate student employees responded to the survey. Descriptive statistics and a correlation matrix were performed in order to analyze the data and the relationship between the variables. Three regressions were used to measure the significance of the variables relationship. This study's results suggest that those students who are more committed to the organization are more likely to be satisfied with their job. Additionally, those students who are more embedded in their job are more likely to return to their job.
Download or read book Campus Recreational Sports written by National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Management of campus recreational sport facilities has expanded in both scope and complexity in the 21st century. Today’s state-of-the-art recreation and sport facilities offer high-end amenities for students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. Managing these diverse and complicated programs and facilities requires knowledge of operations, client services, and industry standards. Campus Recreational Sports: Managing Employees, Programs, Facilities, and Services addresses the unique skill set and knowledge base required of today’s campus recreation and sport facility manager. This reference offers current and aspiring professionals a comprehensive and practical discussion of campus recreation management. Chapters covering foundational topics of budgeting, marketing, assessment, risk management, and management of personnel, facilities, and services are complemented by current topics in technology, programming, and community building. Developed by the NIRSA, Campus Recreational Sports offers the latest industry guidelines and best practices based on the knowledge, expertise, and experience of leading campus recreation professionals across the nation. Both current and future professionals can rely on Campus Recreational Sports for guidance in the management of indoor and outdoor recreation and sport facilities.
Download or read book Journal of International Students May August 2018 Volume 8 Number 2 written by Krishna Bista and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-05-27 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed publication, Journal of International Students is a professional journal that publishes narrative, theoretical and empirically-based research articles, study abroad reflections, and book reviews relevant to international students, faculty, scholars, and their cross-cultural experiences and understanding in higher education. The Journal audience includes international and domestic students, faculty, administrators, and educators engaged in research and practice in international students in colleges and universities. More information on the web: http: //jistudents.org/
Download or read book The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration written by George S. McClellan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration "The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration provides insiders' in-depth and firsthand perspectives on issues in the contemporary professional administration of intercollegiate athletics and recreation, as well as practical solutions to these issues. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in pursuing a career in college athletics and campus recreation administration." Ming Li, professor and chair, Department of Sports Administration, College of Business, Ohio University "The Handbook of College Athletics and Recreation Administration is a useful text for undergraduate students preparing for sport management careers within postsecondary institutions. This book effectively blends historical perspectives, theoretical foundations, and practical illustrations in a relevant format that addresses key issues in intercollegiate sports and campus recreation. Of particular value is the focus on people and importance of building relationships based on integrity, trust, and mutual respect." Tom Collins, associate professor of sport management, chair of Sport Studies and Physical Education, Chowan University
Download or read book The Role of Campus Recreation in College Student Retention written by Todd M. Pfingsten and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding the Experiences of First generation College Students Employed by Campus Recreation written by Zachary R. Schneider and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Numerous studies have been completed on campus recreation's influence on students' college experiences, student employment, and involvement; however, few have encompassed all three topics in the same study. The purpose of this research study is to understand the experiences of first-generation college students who are employed in a campus recreation department at a mid-sized public institution in the Southeastern United States (MPISE). By utilizing a phenomenological qualitative method, the researcher was able to generate detailed accounts of the experiences the study's participants have encountered during their college career. Fourteen interviews were conducted, recorded, and analyzed in order to determine what common phenomena had occurred within the group of first-generation college students.
Download or read book Campus Recreation written by National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Campus Recreation: Essentials for the Professional, 29 contributing National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) authors share their expertise on all facets of campus recreation, including foundational theories, programming, facilities, and management issues. Campus Recreation: Essentials for the Professional also features a CD-ROM that includes worksheets, forms, and checklists to help new professionals in their day-to-day responsibilities in recreation programming and administration. A glossary of terms helps readers to retain the important points of each chapter. In part I, readers learn about the philosophies and theories of student development and how recreation contributes to that development. They also explore the history of campus recreation and of NIRSA, which provides students and professionals with lifelong learning opportunities. Part II focuses on programming and facilities. Readers will discover how to plan, implement, and assess a variety of areas, including aquatics, intramural sports, sport clubs, instructional programs, outdoor recreation, and fitness and wellness. Readers will also become familiar with standard indoor and outdoor facility offerings and structures. In part III, readers explore more advanced functions that delve into managerial areas, including writing a business plan, carrying out a marketing plan, understanding risk management issues, and assessing programs. Part IV covers professional aspects of campus recreation, including ethical issues, sustainability, careers in campus recreation, and professional standards. With its expansive coverage, the expertise provided by the many NIRSA contributors, and its practical approach, Campus Recreation: Essentials for the Professional will help entry-level and preprofessionals prepare for a successful career in campus recreation.
