The Department of Campus Recreation wanted to take this time to recognize and appreciate the efforts of its Student Leaders. This past year, the Student Leaders have made a positive impact on both the Athletics/Recreation Center (ARC) and campus. They played a huge role in organizing events such as the Pink-A-Thon and the Femi Memorial Tournament. They created a friendly, exciting, and stress-free atmosphere at the ARC for the students, faculty, and staff. Most importantly, they gained the necessary leadership and
teamwork skills that will be beneficial in both their professional careers and personal lives.
“It has been a pleasure working with these fine individuals, they truly are special students who are destined for greatness!” said Marc Caserio, director of campus recreation.
Vaishali
Desai BI’12
Daphne Torre PharmD’14
Melissa Jankoviak PharmD’13
Alex Ruiz Cortez Biology’13
Rob Pfleging PharmD14
Shane Chanpimol DPT’14
Erica Schmidt DPT’14
Jacob Gredzik MS’15
Colleen Morse DPT’13
Andrew Nici PharmD’14
A student is placed in a management position to develop his or her leadership and teamwork skills. He/she oversees the daily operations of the facility, which includes opening and closing procedures, risk management, handling customer service issues, conflict resolution, supervising his/her peers and effectively communicating concerns with professional staff. In order for this student to obtain this leadership role he/she must complete an interview and evaluation process with the professional staff. This process includes the applicant’s past work experience at the ARC, 30-minute interview, critique of his/her resume and constructive feedback his/her peers. Throughout the program we have ongoing discussions with the student to give him/her advice, support, encouragement, etc. At the end of the program the students are required to submit a reflection essay detailing his/her experience.