We are in the business of changing people’s lives
Jonathan Johnston, CSAEd, CSAEd-CR Associate Director
- Staff
A Conversation With Jonathan
How do you like to stay active?
I like to physically stay active by playing sports, walking my dog Ezra, going on walks/hikes, and visiting state parks. I like to mentality stay active by playing video games, reading news articles, and listening to music.
What do you like most about your career in Campus Rec?
We have the opportunity to truly transform people’s lives through recreation, fitness, and sports. Every day brings new challenges to overcome. Supporting students through their collegiate journey is worthwhile.
Educational Background
- M.S., Leisure Service Management, Oklahoma State University, 2010
- B.S., Rangeland Ecology and Management, Texas A&M University, 2005
Areas of Responsibility
- Serve on the department leadership team
- Support for sports programs, fitness, and nutrition
- Directly oversee marketing program
- Budget support
- Student employment
- Department programming
Professional Organizations and Involvement
Awards
- NIRSA Annual Service Award, NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, 2024, Exemplary Leadership as the Chair of the NIRSA Championship Series
- NIRSA Annual Service Award, NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation, 2023, Campus Recreation Essentials Book: Intramural Sports
- Mark J. Rudin Excellence Award, Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education, 2022
- Division of Student Affairs Star Award, Western Carolina University, 2017
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