University Recreation provides many opportunities to the enhance professional development, programming includes a 6-week long development training, lunch and learn opportunities, and drop in events.
UREC University is a professional development program for UREC student staff. Based on Astin's Social Change Model of Leadership, students will learn about the talents they possess through StrengthsQuest, be challenged to examine and dissect their own leadership skills and abilities, learn how to apply their leadership in a group setting, and discuss how their leadership can contribute to their community.
UREC University consists of UREC U 101: Self Discovery and UREC U 201: Collaboration. At the conclusion of this program, employees will have a personal branding statement they can use when pursuing leadership opportunities and during their job search.
UREC U 101 will be offered Summer 2019. Click here to apply. Any questions or comments can be directed to UREC HR at urechr@uark.edu.
Video of past participant experiences.
This program aims to provide education to improve out-of-classroom experiences and enhance life skills. Based on the theme #Adulting, each Brain Food session will focus on a topic related to adulthood. The Spring 2019 schedule is below.
University Recreation honors it's 380+ employees during National Student Employee Appreciation Week (April 8-12, 2019) and during the Honors and Awards Celebration at the conclusion of spring semester (May 1, 2019).
The purpose of the University Recreation Student Staff Professional Development Fund is to support and promote continuing education and professional development. The fund will provide financial assistance to currently employed UREC Student Staff and UREC Graduate Assistants for certifications, trainings, conference registration and other activities that will further the applicant's professional development and be of benefit to University Recreation and its membership.
Maintain a positive work history within University, not having been dismissed or suspended from any program area or position.
If student employee accepts an award, they will submit a written evaluation of the professional development opportunity within 2 weeks of completion.
Each letter should include evaluation of the applicant's professionalism, accountability, communication, and teamwork. Additional information to inform the committee about the applicant's experiences in campus recreation or future career goals are welcome.
Letters of evaluation from supervisors may be submitted to Becky Todd or included in the application.
Click here to apply for student staff professional development funding.
Purpose: Serve as advocates for UREC student employees and the University of Arkansas student body; provide an avenue for feedback and suggestions to and from UREC students and professional staff.
Mission: To make a positive impact on the UREC student employee experience by creating opportunities for staff to provide feedback and make suggestions, increase their professional knowledge and skills, act ethically, and increase motivation. To make a positive impact on the programs and services UREC provides the University of Arkansas community.
To contact the board, email URECSEAB@uark.edu.
Please contact UREC HR with any questions.