About us
Recreation is for Everyone
We aspire to create an environment where we celebrate the spectrum of human diversity. Inclusivity is vital to an individual’s wellbeing and is the social fabric of the university. We are committed to creating an inclusive recreation environment through hiring and developing culturally aware staff members and providing facilities and programs that support all members of the A&M-Commerce community. Our expectation of the A&M-Commerce community is to embrace an open-minded and respectful attitude toward individual differences.
Campus Rec :: Student Employment
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
Working for Campus Recreation is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to grow and learn valuable career-ready skills. Our positions will teach you about time management, communication, work ethic, and many more soft skills sought after your future employer. Join our 130 students staff and help the TAMUC community stay active!
Mission, Vision, Values, Division
MISSION
We connect, educate and inspire people toward lifelong activity and well-being.
Vision
We aspire to be leaders in student development and collegiate recreation through programming, services and facilities that reflect the highest industry standards.
Values
University Division
We are a department within the Division of Campus Life and Student Success.
Campus Rec Team
Meet our team
Annual Report
ANNUAL REPORT
Take a moment to look over our 2019-2020 Annual Report, which includes department and program area highlights, participation numbers, facility enhancements and more.
Strategic Plan
2019-2022 Strategic Plan
In the summer of 2019, Campus Recreation created a three-year (2019-2022) strategic plan to guide and direct our priorities. This strategic plan is in alignment with the A&M-Commerce Strategic Plan and the Division of Campus Life and Student Success.
Initiatives
- Student Preparedness – Facilitate an environment for our student employees for the attainment and demonstration of career readiness skills.
- Engagement – Engage students, faculty, and staff with Campus Recreation through programs, services and facilities.
- Collaboration – Leverage the strength of Campus Recreation to cultivate and support the A&M-Commerce community.
- Well-being – Transform the health and sustainability of our students and contribute to the well-being of the A&M-Commerce community.
Marketing and media
Marketing and media
Bulletin Board
We encourage divisions, departments and student organizations to post on our “Community Bulletin Board” located in the lobby area of the MRC. Please only post one flyer.
Class Projects and Media Requests
We welcome students and media members to cover stories and photograph or film 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
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
We proudly offer three endowed scholarships.
Applications typically open in October 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.
Charles and Willa Goodall Endowment
Description
Mr. Goodall was on the 1972 National Champion football team and also the first African American coach at A&M-Commerce. 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.
Past Recipients
- 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
Dr. James Stahl Endowment
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.
Past Recipients
- 2020-2021: Emma Shasteen & Shelby Gerner
- 2019-2020: Emma Shasteen & Taylor Looney
- 2018-2019: Savannah Turney & Dakota Wright
- 2017-2018: Dhimant Sahi & Quanah Wright
Robin Sullivan Memorial Endowment
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.
Past Recipients
- 2020-2021: Sarah Carpio
- 2019-2020: Dhimant Sahi
- 2018-2019: Tiffany Barnes
Campus Recreation: Give
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
- Campus Rec Excellence Fund: Funds will be used to support Campus Rec. If you would like your gift to go towards a particular area in Campus Rec, specify this in the comment section.
- Club Fishing Fund: Funds will be used to support the Club Fishing Teams.
Step 2: Search for the fund
- Campus Rec Excellence Fund
- Club Fishing Fund
CampusRecreation: Start your Journey
START YOUR ACTIVE JOURNEY!
Campus Recreation Contact Us
Contact Us
- Campus Recreation
- 903.468.3181
- [email protected]
- 2600 W. Neal St.
- Commerce, TX 75428
