Learn what NIRSA member institutions are building in the field of collegiate recreation across campuses nationwide between the years of 2008 - 2020.

Butler University has cultivated a comprehensive wellbeing initiative that demonstrates the power of collaboration, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement. Through BU|BeWell, Butler has developed a framework that supports students holistically by integrating research, best practices, and thought leadership in the field of wellbeing. This initiative is designed to not just meet the needs of the current student population but to offer scalable, sustainable solutions for institutions of all sizes. BU|BeWell shows how schools can strategically integrate efforts and ground them in research; the core of this approach lies not just in BU|BeWell but also in the Strategic Well-being Institutional Support System (SWISS)—an assessment tool developed to ensure every initiative aligns with real-time data insights and evolving student needs.

Ohio University's commitment to student wellbeing has been a transformative journey characterized by an evolving approach that integrates purpose-driven strategies and collaborative efforts across the campus. That approach is guided by the Well-Being & Recreation department's vision to be a catalyst for wellbeing that is accessible to all. Additionally, the university has prioritized creating an inclusive environment that supports not only the health of individual students but also the broader campus community.

The University of California, Berkeley’s Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) initiative transcends traditional wellness programs by embedding holistic health into the campus culture. This initiative enhances physical health and integrates mental, emotional, and social wellness, creating a multi-dimensional approach to student health. Furthermore, unlike many institutions that primarily focus on individual health improvements, UC Berkeley employs a systemic approach that includes multiple campus stakeholders. This elevates their EIM program to a model of comprehensive, community-focused wellbeing.

The effective operation of campus recreation facilities is integral to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes physical activity, health, well-being and community engagement among students and other recreation users. Campus Recreation Essentials: Facility Operations leads staff through their crucial roles in programming, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, maintenance and more.