About Us
Recreation for All
Staying active is vital to an individual’s wellbeing. We are committed to creating a recreational environment for all members of the East Texas A&M community through our facilities, programs, and services. Our expectation of the East Texas A&M community is to embrace an open-minded and respectful attitude toward individual differences and each person’s active and wellbeing journey.
MISSION
We connect, educate and inspire people to lifelong activity and wellbeing.
Vision
We aspire to be leaders in student development and collegiate recreation through programming, services, and facilities that reflect the highest industry standards.
Values
- Integrity: We are committed to the highest level of ethical and professional behavior and actions.
- Continuous Improvement: We are committed to safe and creative programs, services, and facilities that invite feedback, promote fun, and consistently seek opportunities for growth and innovation.
- Service: We are committed to the effective and efficient use of student resources while providing exceptional service that is passionate, proactive, friendly, and professional.
- Teamwork: We strive to develop a strong appreciation for the benefit of working mutually as a group toward a common goal; together we can achieve more.
- Student Development: We are committed to engaging students with experiences and skill development opportunities that empower personal growth and enhance transferable skills.
- Community: We promote and celebrate campus and community partnerships to enhance the quality of life.
- Wellbeing: We strive to provide the tools for others to develop positive habits that create a balance in mind, body, and spirit.
University Division
We are a department within the Division of Student Affairs.
Student Advisory Board
The Campus Recreation Student Advisory Board shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Department of Campus Recreation. Its purpose is to receive student feedback and advice in planning, organizing and administrating recreation programs, services and facilities. Learn more about the advisory board.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Working for us is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to grow and learn valuable career-ready skills. You will gain experience in critical thinking, work ethic, communication, problem-solving, and many more skills that will prepare you for success in the workplace. Join our staff of 130 student employees and help the East Texas A&M community stay active!
Wellbeing Event Funding Request
We strive to connect, educate, and inspire people to lifelong activity and wellbeing. You may need financial assistance to support your wellbeing initiatives and events. Fill out this form to be considered for wellbeing funding for your student organization or department. Our leadership team will review all funding requests to align with department goals, impact, and availability. Requests should be submitted at least three weeks before the event or initiative.
Meet our team
ANNUAL REPORT
Take a moment to look over our Annual Reports, which include department and program area highlights, participation numbers, facility enhancements, and more.
2022-2025 Strategic Plan
In the summer of 2022, Campus Recreation created a three-year (2022-2025) strategic plan to guide and direct our priorities. This strategic plan is in alignment with the East Texas A&M Strategic Plan and the Division of Student Affairs.
Overall Strategic Objectives
- Expand Our Influence
- Offer Quality Engagement
Pillars
- Operational Excellence – Commit to continuous improvement through efficient, accessible, and transparent operations.
- Incorporate Wellbeing – Cultivate an environment that promotes overall health and wellbeing.
- Sense of Belonging – Create opportunities for students to feel welcomed, included, and connected.
Marketing and media
Marketing and media
Bulletin Board and Fliers
We encourage divisions, departments, and student organizations to post on our “Community Bulletin Board” or flier holder located in the hallway of the MRC. Please only post one flier/poster on the board.
Class Projects and Media Requests
We welcome students and media members to cover stories, photograph, or film in our facilities, programs, or services when it is consistent with the protection and security of patrons, employees, facilities, and equipment; and avoids conflict with normal use and enjoyment of the facilities, programs, and services by members.
Seeking Approval
Individuals who seek to film (photograph/video), interview, or conduct class projects in any Campus Recreation facility must be approved prior to accessing our facilities.
STEPS FOR APPROVAL
We ask that you fill out a media request form 72 hours prior to the requested arrival date. Allow 1-2 business days for a response with directions on how to proceed.
Fill out a Media Request form
- To request permission to interview ANY Campus Recreation staff, participants or patrons.
- To request permission for filming ANY Campus Recreation facility or programs.
- For ANY class projects, news stories or personal projects.
Upon Approval
Upon approval of the request, individuals should come to the Morris Recreation Center front desk at the time of the approved filming. A media pass will be given for the duration of the filming, and should be returned to the front desk upon the completion of filming. A media pass grants press access to Campus Rec facilities to photograph and interview members. We can also assist and arrange interviews with Campus Rec staff and experts on recreational topics.
Guidelines
- Taking photos via cameras, video cameras and cell phones is strictly prohibited in the pool, men’s and women’s locker rooms and restrooms.
- Photographs and film may not be published, sold, reproduced, transferred, distributed or otherwise commercially exploited in any manner whatsoever.
- All photography and filming must be conducted during operating hours and without disrupting Campus Recreation operations and service to its members or limiting access to equipment, stairwells, entrances/exits or high traffic locations within Campus Recreation facilities.
- Prior permission by all photographic subjects must be secured via a signed photo release.
- If a picture/video or interview request is made after 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, approval may not occur until the next business day. Weekend requests will be handled on the first business day of the week.
The Department of Campus Recreation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to withhold and/or withdraw permission to photograph on its premises or to reproduce photographs of its facilities, members and staff.
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications are open from December 1, 2024 to June 1, 2025, and awards are for the subsequent academic year.
First-Time Applicants
- Log in to myLEO and click on the APPS tab.
- Click on Scholarships.
- Click the “Sign-Up” button located on the upper right corner of the page.
- Your LeoMail university email address and a user-created password are required to set up the account.
- A confirmation email will be sent to your LeoMail account, and you will need to click the link in the email in order to access the portal for the first time.
Returning Users
- Log in to myLEO and click on the APPS tab.
- Click on Scholarships.
- Click the “Sign-In” button located on the upper right-hand corner of the page.
- Use your LeoMail university email address and your previously created password to sign in.
- Should you forget your password, click “Trouble Signing In” to enter your LeoMail email address, and then click “Recover Password”. A password reset email will be sent to you.
Find out more about the application process.
Description
Mr. Goodall was on the 1972 National Champion football team and also the first African American coach at East Texas A&M. The recipient is a student who actively participates in Intramural Sports.
Requirements
- Undergraduate: a minimum of 2.5 GPA
- Graduate: a minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Must be a full-time student, as classified by the university.
- Actively participating in Intramural Sports.
Recipients
- 2024-2025: Jaylene Balderrama – Borunda
- 2023-2024: Gracie Robinson
- 2022-2023: Gracie Robinson
- 2022-2023: Jessica Rivera and Stefan Gradinaru
- 2021-2022: Benjamin Huynh
- 2020-2021: Jacee Bucannan & Seth Benn
- 2019-2020: Dhimant Sahi and Samantha Valladares
- 2018-2019: Dylan Nors & Mariah Seely
- 2017-2018: Cheyenne Hunter & Dillon Schroeder
Description
Dr. Stahl was director of the Zeppa for many years and was also instrumental in the design of Morris Rec Center. The recipient shall be a student who most exemplifies Dr. Stahl in scholarship, leadership, and dedication to the field of recreation and/or wellness.
Amount
The endowment will provide two students with $1,000 ($500/per semester) scholarship.
Requirements
- Undergraduate: a minimum of 2.5 GPA
- Graduate: a minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Must be a full-time student, as classified by the university.
- The recipient shall have a keen interest in the field of recreation and/or wellness.
Recipients
- 2024-2025: Emily Dick, Mukesh Rajasekar, Kaitlyn Johnson, Jaden Nelson, Emma Selke
- 2023-2024: Sophie Henry, Parker Coler, Alexandria Armour, Callie Myrick, Sofia Khenfar, Hyun Soo
- 2022-2023: Ethan Riley Monaco, Chaehyun Byun, Makayla Martin
- 2021-2022: Shelby Gerner, Justin Montgomery, Mehrdad Asadi, Jacob Campbell, Breeanna Kirk, Bharath Simha R Gunamgari
- 2020-2021: Emma Shasteen & Shelby Gerner
- 2019-2020: Emma Shasteen & Taylor Looney
- 2018-2019: Savannah Turney & Dakota Wright
- 2017-2018: Dhimant Sahi & Quanah Wright
Description
Ms. Sullivan was a long-time staff member of Campus Recreation and wholeheartedly exemplified customer service. The recipient is a Campus Rec student employee who best exemplifies customer service and dedication to Campus Recreation.
Requirements
- Undergraduate: minimum of 2.5 GPA
- Graduate: a minimum of 3.0 GPA
- Must be a full-time student, as classified by the university.
- Must be a Campus Recreation Student Staff Member.
Recipients
- 2024-2025: Jade Burke
- 2023-2024: Cody Hunter
- 2022-2023: Justice Hector
- 2021-2022: Brittany Laird
- 2020-2021: Sarah Carpio
- 2019-2020: Dhimant Sahi
- 2018-2019: Tiffany Barnes
Support our Efforts
Private gifts sustain and enhance our mission to connect, educate, and inspire people to lifelong activity and wellbeing. Recreation participation significantly impacts student success and achievement by increasing retention rates, improving focus and concentration, enhancing social connections/interactions, and providing for a well-rounded and engaging educational experience. Our students benefit directly from the programs, services and facilities we offer.
Your support provides valuable resources to our students and Lion community by helping to:
- Expand our recreational programming
- Provide scholarships and advanced learning opportunities
- Recognize student success and achievements
- Elevate student staff development and career training
- Build upon the student experience in our student-run club sports programs
Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to one of several Campus Recreation programs and initiatives.
Step 1: Decide what fund you would like to give to
- Robin Sullivan Scholarship: Funds are used to support Campus Rec student staff.
- Campus Rec Excellence Fund: Funds are used to support our mission. If you would like your gift to go towards a particular area in Campus Rec, specify this in the comment section.
- Club Sports: Goes to support the operations of each club sports teams.
Step 2: Make a gift by searching for the fund
- Under Designation select Other
- Type in the Robin Sullivan Scholarship, Campus Rec Excellence Fund, or specific Club Sport team you want to donate to.
START YOUR ACTIVE JOURNEY!
Contact Us
- Campus Recreation
- 903.468.3181
- [email protected]
- 2600 W. Neal St.
- Commerce, TX 75428
