01.01 We at Texas State are committed to recruiting and retaining a heterogeneous and qualified student body, and to providing services which enhance their personal development and contribute to the fulfillment of their goals. The following procedure contributes to the implementation of this policy.
01.02 The Department of Campus Recreation is committed to the efficient and effective fulfillment of the institution's mission. To this end, the establishment of a Campus Recreation Advisory Committee will serve to advise the Director of the Department of Campus Recreation in building and maintaining a dynamic program for the student community at Texas State.
01.03 The committee shall be responsible for recommending policy for facility use, fee structures, programming, and services offered. Recommendations shall be subject to review and approval by the Department of Campus Recreation, the Dean of Students, the Vice President for Student Affairs, and other administrative channels as required.
02.01 The specific objectives of the Campus Recreation Advisory Committee shall be:
a. to evaluate and recommend operational hours of the Student Recreation Center;
b. to evaluate existing programs and services offered by the Department of Campus Recreation;
c. to recommend new programs and ideas for the Department of Campus Recreation office and the Student Recreation Center;
d. to evaluate and recommend the optimum use of space within the Student Recreation Center;
e. to evaluate and make recommendations concerning the annual operating budgets for the Department of Campus Recreation accounts;
f. to recommend user fees for faculty, staff and community members; and
g. to recommend a fee structure for facility reservations.
02.02 The committee shall meet on a regular basis as needed and determined by the Chair.
02.03 The committee shall establish it’s own operational procedures.
03.01 The committee will be appointed by the Dean of Students, in consultation with the Director of Campus Recreation, by September 15 of every year.
03.02 The committee shall be composed of the following:
a. Director of Campus Recreation - Chair,
b. Associate Director of Campus Recreation - Facility Management,
c. Student representative - Associated Student Government (ASG). Each year a student will be appointed by the President of ASG to serve on the council.
d. Student representative - Sport Clubs. This individual will be recommended to the Director of Campus Recreation by members of the office's professional staff. The individual will not be an employee of the Department of Campus Recreation.
e. Student representative - Outdoor Recreation. This individual will be recommended to the Director of Campus Recreation by members of the office's professional staff. The individual will not be an employee of the Department of Campus Recreation.
f. Student representative - Intramurals. This individual will be recommended to the Director of Campus Recreation by members of the office's professional staff. The individual will not be an employee of the Department of Campus Recreation.
g. Student representative - Informal recreation. This individual will be recommended to the Director of Campus Recreation by members of the office's professional staff. The individual will not be an employee of the Department of Campus Recreation.
h. Student representative - Residence Hall Association (RHA). This individual will be recommended to the Director of Campus Recreation by members of RHA.
i. Four (4) faculty members - two (2) of these individuals will be selected by Texas State's Faculty Senate and two (2) will be appointed by the Director of Campus Recreation.
j. Four (4) staff members - one (1) will be appointed by Texas State's Staff Council; vice presidents from the respective areas of Academic Affairs, Finance and Support Services and University Advancement will recommend appointees to the Director of Campus Recreation.
k. Dean of Students (ex officio member).
03.03 Unless otherwise noted, each member shall serve two (2) (maximum) terms. These terms will be alternated in such a way that there will not be a complete turnover of council members in any given year.
03.04 Vacancies shall be filled through appointment by the appointing person or body, in consultation with the Director of Campus Recreation.
04.01 Reviewers of this UPPS include the following:
Position Date Mr. John Campbell, Director, Campus Recreation
December 1 E5Y
This UPPS has been approved by the following individuals in their official capacities, and represents Texas State policy and procedure from the date of this document until superseded.
Mr. John Campbell, Director, Campus Recreation; senior reviewer of this UPPS
Dr. John Garrison, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Dr. James D. Studer, Vice President for Student Affairs
Dr. Denise M. Trauth, President