2013–2014
ANNUAL REPORT
Table of Contents
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Letter from the Vice Chancellor
Financial Report
ARC 10-Year Anniversary
Collaborative Partners and Advisory Councils
Letter from the Executive Director
Student Development
Organizational Chart
Future Forward
Mission Statement and Vision
Assessment
Unit Accomplishments
Letter from the Vice Chancellor As a researcher who has dedicated her career to enhancing healthful living within our communities, I am passionate about the vital influence that Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU) has on our students. Through its focus on promoting wellness, enriching student life and developing leaders for the future, CRU demonstrates the impact of a holistic approach to emotional and physical health on academic success.
center will highlight the Memorial Union’s important legacy—honoring UC Davis students who died while serving their country in active military duty. In the coming year, the CRU leadership team also will develop projects to renovate and expand the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) and the Recreation Pool, both dynamic centers of student activity and recreation.
By teaching students how to choose healthy foods and incorporate physical activity into their daily routines, CRU not only helps students stay fit; it helps them reduce stress, increase their energy and set the foundation for a healthy lifestyle beyond their college years.
I encourage you to further explore all CRU has to offer as it continues to expand and promote opportunities for creating balance, enhancing skills and fostering wellness within our lives.
Emotional health is another critical component to student wellness. CRU delivers activities and programs that intentionally help our students make social connections and lifelong friendships. These connections stimulate their sense of belonging at UC Davis and allow them to build lasting support networks. Along with providing wellness programming, CRU enhances student engagement and co-curricular involvement by employing more than 600 UC Davis students each quarter. These students receive access to mentorship, training, research opportunities, conferences, professional associations and other resources that prepare them for their transition from students to Aggie alumni. Adela De La Torre Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs University of California, Davis
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The spaces where students eat, socialize, study and reflect are also a priority for CRU. In 2012, the CRU leadership team began planning the Memorial Union Renewal Project. The newly designed student
Letter from the Executive Director Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU) is a thriving community of student and professional staff members, working to provide our student participants with the power to make substantial differences in their education, campus experience and future. CRU oversees facilities, programs and events that extend across campus and touch most students at UC Davis. The campus-wide awareness assessment we conducted this past year found that 99.5% of students surveyed have used programs, facilities or services managed by CRU, which reflects on the success of our mission to meet the needs of the student population. One of the ways we have supported student needs has been by providing recreation and wellness options that reflect the breadth, depth and diversity of UC Davis. The continuation of our “How Do U Rec?” campaign encouraged and fostered many different forms of wellness over the past year, including creativity at the Craft Center, community at the Equestrian Center, fun at the Memorial Union Games Area, youth enrichment in Youth Programs, fitness at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), and much more. The ARC celebrated its 10-year anniversary in April 2014, and I proudly commend its transformation from a fitness center into an all-encompassing campus hub, with study and meeting rooms, event spaces, an indoor climbing wall, an onsite Starbucks, and a Pro Shop. To continue this evolution, we asked students to share their thoughts on how we can improve the ARC. We plan to incorporate the students’ visions in the upcoming ARC renovation to ensure the best possible experience for the campus community. Over the past year, we have laid the groundwork for significant capital improvements to the ARC
and other CRU facilities, including the Memorial Union, Recreation Pool and Outdoor Adventures. The Memorial Union Renewal Project will make that facility a more dynamic environment and an integral on-campus destination for students and others in the UC Davis community while maintaining its integrity as a historic facility. The ARC expansion will be a 20,000-square-foot addition that provides needed space for Fitness and Wellness programming as well as new space for exercise equipment. With these capital projects, as with all our efforts, we continue to focus on advancing Chancellor Katehi’s Vision of Excellence, which forms the basis of our department’s strategic plan. The CRU Strategic Plan outlines ways to evolve and enhance Wellness, Community and Inclusitvity, Partnerships, and Student Development on campus through our programs and services. To this end, we spent the past year forming new connections and partnerships with on- and off-campus groups and local communities, creating additional opportunities for participation and inclusion in our programs and events, and fortifying the student development structures that supplement academic education. On behalf of our more than 600 student employees and 60 professional staff, I invite you to read on and learn more about our efforts and accomplishments over the past year. This Annual Report encapsulates our primary mission as a department: to engage all students and augment their education through participation in recreation activities and campus life. You can learn even more about the department and our mission by taking advantage of our many programs and services. We look forward to seeing you in the coming year.
John Campbell Executive Director Campus Recreation and Unions Divisional Facilities UC Davis Stores
Letter
from the
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VISION
MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Campus Recreation and Unions supports the academic mission of UC Davis by providing outstanding recreation and leisure experiences, serving as a dynamic and inviting center, and fostering a culture of engagement and community.
AS A MEMBER OF THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS, CAMPUS RECREATION AND UNIONS IS COMMITTED TO: •
Achieving high standards when providing diverse and dynamic programs, services and facilities to the university community.
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Providing student development opportunities through promotion and support of leadership positions, participation in mentoring, and the teaching of life skills.
In support of this mission, the department facilitates and supports wellness, leadership, collaborative partnerships and student development.
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Creating a campus community that supports student success through recruitment, retention and engagement.
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Providing the university community with experiences that create a balanced lifestyle in support of health and wellness through creative outlets, entertainment and social activity.
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Advocating for the diversity and creativity of individuals embracing the tradition of recreation on campus.
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Promoting quality customer service, ethical practices, and responsible and effective management of fiscal, facility and personnel resources.
FACILITIES
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
ARC | A Street Field | Craft Center | Dairy Outdoor Recreation Complex
Aquatics | Building and Event Services | Business Services
Equestrian Center | Freeborn Hall | Hickey Pool | Howard Field | Hutchison Field
California Aggie Marching Band | Craft Center | Equestrian Center
Memorial Union | Outdoor Adventures | Pavilion | Putah Creek Lodge
Fitness and Wellness | Informal Recreation | Intramural Sports
Recreation Pool | Russell Field
Mobility Assistance Shuttle | Memorial Union Games Area | Outdoor Adventures Sport Clubs | Youth Programs
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Vision
5% 5%
FINANCIAL REPORT SOURCES OF FUNDS FACE Student Fee Funds .................$ 7,926,019 CRU Departmental Income ..............$ 4,963,279
19%
1%
1% 1%
3%
SOURCES OF FUNDS
MU Student Fee Funds ....................$ 3,750,892 Student Services Fee ......................$ 1,048,594
23%
SASI Student Fee Funds .................. $
921,225
UC Davis Stores Net Income ...........$
688,320
CEI Student Fee Funds ....................$
216,330
Short Term Investment Income ...........$
154,891
LEEAP Student Fee Funds .................$
128,815
25%
40%
18% 17%
USES OF FUNDS Career Salaries/Benefits足.................$ 4,572,909
15%
USES OF FUNDS 1%
11% 10% 4%
Debt Services Payments .................. $ 3,627,101 Operating Expenses .......................$ 3,267,740 Net Contribution to Reserves ............$ 3,018,442 Student Wages/Benefits .................$ 2,216,925 Campus Assessments/Reductions ......$ 2,018,457 Maintenance/Equipment Projects ......$ 851,791 Loan Repayment ............................$
225,000 Financial Report
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Supporting Students, Shaping Leaders CRU STUDENT DEVELOPMENT $14,672 CLL PROGRAM SUPPORT $48,360
programs: GradPathways, Professors for the Future, and Career Exploration Through Internships. This support allowed program participants to cultivate the presentation, writing
GRADUATE STUDIES $10,383
and teaching skills necessary for success in their future careers.
Student development is core to the mission and values of Campus Recreation and Unions
We supported student development within
(CRU). We have made significant progress in this
our own department through SPDA, a student
area over the past year through our partnership
organization that provides various forms of
with the Center for Leadership Learning (CLL),
professional development support to CRU
our support of Graduate Studies student
student employees. In 2013–2014, SPDA
development programs, and the achievements
funded participation in academic conferences,
of our own Student Professional Development
competitions and certifications for 34 CRU
Association (SPDA).
student employees. One such student was Aquatics lifeguard Camille Binter, who used
As part of our partnership with CLL, we provided
her funds for a Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
financial support and aided the center in gaining
Certification course that taught communication,
visibility on campus. In turn, we utilized CLL’s
time management and leadership skills. The
leadership and professional skills programs
experience ultimately increased Binter’s
to better equip our student employees for the
confidence as a lifeguard. “I feel very fortunate
future. As such, we supported development
that there are opportunities for CRU employees
opportunities for our student employees as well
to receive funds to do things that not only help
as for undergraduate students campus wide.
within the department but in areas beyond their college career,” Binter said.
Our financial support of UC Davis Graduate
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Studies helped fund workshops, trainings, events
SPDA funds also enabled students to attend
and classes for three professional development
specialized conferences. CRU Fitness and
Wellness student employee Elieke Demmer traveled to the Experimental Biology Conference and was grateful for the opportunity to share her research, receive feedback on her work and network with others in her field. “I am excited to apply my new knowledge gained from attending this conference and use it to further my dissertation work,� she said. Megan Hunt and Nhi Vo, both CRU Youth Programs student employees, attended the American Camp Association Spring Leadership Conference. They returned with new ideas and skills in effective parent interactions and staff training, which they saw elevate their success at camp this year. Financial assistance is just one of the ways CRU provides development opportunities to UC Davis students. This past year, CRU and CLL co-sponsored the two-day Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Summit for CRU student employees, during which students gained skills they could directly apply in their current positions and in their future endeavors. CRU also encourages department professional staff to lead CLL workshops, and continues to promote participation in CLL programs among student employees.
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Improving Through Assessment Department Awareness Assessment Results: Impacting Students Across Campus In May 2014, Campus Recreation and
79.6%
79.6% of students indicate that they regularly visit facilities managed by CRU.
Unions (CRU) distributed the CRU Awareness Assessment to a random sample of UC Davis undergraduate, graduate and professional
99.5% of students have used programs, facilities, or services managed by CRU at some point.
students. The assessment was designed to help us gauge the awareness and perception of our department and to understand the needs of students in order to shape our programs,
99.5%
services, facilities and employment opportunities effectively. The assessment also measured learning outcomes for regular participants in CRU programs and visitors to CRU facilities. Overall, 2,567 students participated in the survey and indicated several key areas where
66%
66% of students who regularly participate in Campus Recreation and Unions programs indicate a positive impact on their academic success.
they felt CRU has benefited them.
96%
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96% of students who regularly participate in Campus Recreation and Unions programs indicate a positive impact on their emotional wellness.
Student Employee Assessment Results: Empowering Student Advancement
Student employees rated their skill levels in 11 different areas, both before and after working for CRU. In all 11 areas, the number of students who rated themselves as “accomplished” or “advanced” increased significantly in the “after CRU” category.
This past year, Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU) student employees took the third annual Student Employee Assessment, designed
38%
19% increase in number of student employees who rated themselves as advanced in the area of problem solving.
32%
17% increase in number of student employees who rated themselves as advanced in the area of leadership skills.
35%
17% increase in number of student employees who rated themselves as advanced in the area of self-confidence.
to measure their growth and professional development through employment with the department. As with the campus-wide CRU Awareness Assessment, the responses help us improve programs, services, facilities and employment opportunities in service of UC Davis students. In addition to helping us better serve our students, the assessment results have demonstrated the responsibility we place on our student staff, and their ability to rise to professional challenges and form an integral part of our operations.
Student employees also reported that job experience was the second most important reason they chose to work or volunteer for CRU.
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A Decade of Health and Wellness The Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
to its present-day employment structure, to its
celebrated its 10-year anniversary on April
upcoming expansion. The ARC was designed
17, 2014, marking a decade of quality
to welcome and accommodate the past, present
fitness, wellness and recreation opportunities
and future students of UC Davis with an open
for the campus community. To celebrate the
floor plan, large glass windows and ample
achievements of the past 10 years, the ARC
study spaces. It was also designed as an all-
offered special activities, discounts and
encompassing fitness center for the campus
giveaways throughout the month of April.
community, with multi-activity courts, an indoor running track, group exercise rooms, and a
The genesis of the ARC began in 1999, when UC
12,500-square-foot weight and cardio room.
Davis students proposed and passed the Facilities
Over the past 10 years, the ARC has gained
and Campus Enhancements (FACE) Initiative to
an indoor climbing wall, equipment upgrades,
generate funding for campus programs and
and an onsite Pro Shop and Starbucks. It has
facilities using student fees. The initiative helped
truly become a fusion facility; a mix of campus
fund construction and maintenance of the ARC,
recreation and student union.
which would provide a much-needed expansion on the capabilities of the campus gym at the time, Recreation Hall. Rec Hall, as it was known familiarly, was unable to accommodate the needs of the growing student population; there was increasing demand for improved recreation, conference and event resources, which the ARC would fulfill. Because of its initial emphasis on student needs, funding and use, the ARC has always put students first—from the planning of the facility,
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ARC 10-Year Anniversary
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Organizational Chart JOHN CAMPBELL Executive Director
JAN BARNETT
Campus Recreation and Unions Divisional Facilities UC Davis Stores
Associate Director Organizational Management
LAURA HALL
MATT FUCILE
LUCI SCHMIDL
AMY SHUMAN
JENNIFER ETING
Director
Director
Chief Financial Officer
HR Analyst and
Associate Director
Recreation
Building and Event Services
Executive Assistant
Communications and Marketing
Activities and Recreation Center Aquatics California Aggie Marching Band Craft Center Equestrian Center Fitness and Wellness Intramural Sports Memorial Union Games Area Mobility Assistance Shuttle Sport Clubs Youth Programs
Capital Project Management Custodial Services Event Services Facility Maintenance Grounds/Landscape Services Guest Services Outdoor Adventures Risk Management
Administrative Services Human Resources
Communications and Marketing
Accounts Management Accounts Receivable ARC Business Center Business Services Capital Expenditures Payroll Review and Accounting
CONTACT Jan Barnett: jfbarnett@ucdavis.edu John Campbell: jgcampbell@ucdavis.edu Jennifer Eting: jlmeting@ucdavis.edu Matt Fucile: mefucile@ucdavis.edu Laura Hall: lmhall@ucdavis.edu Luci Schmidl: lmschmidl@ucdavis.edu Amy Shuman: amyshuman@ucdavis.edu
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Unit Accomplishments Participants by the Numbers
1,214
25,745 visitors to Hickey Pool (Aquatics)
17,000
322
fans on Facebook (Communications and Marketing)
members (Cal Aggie Marching Brand)
participants in healthcare classes (Outdoor Adventures)
346,186
33,751 4,300
student participants in Residence Hall Leagues (Intramural Sports)
visitors to Recreation Pool (Aquatics)
85 1users
users in lounges and study spaces (Building and Event Services)
4,315 participants in summer camps (Youth Programs)
50,000 1,891
visitors
(Craft Center)
participants (Sport Clubs)
(Mobility Assistance Shuttle)
Unit Accomplishments
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Unit Accomplishments CAMPUS RECREATION AND UNIONS The Gill family donated $25,000 each to California Aggie Marching Band (CAMB) and the Equestrian Center. CAMB used the funds to establish a fee waiver program for the next five years, helping students who demonstrate financial need take part in the band. The Equestrian Center also created a fee waiver program, helping students demonstrating financial need to participate in riding lessons.
BUILDING AND EVENT SERVICES The Memorial Union saw 346,186 users in lounges and study spaces throughout the year.
ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION CENTER CRU members used the ARC 820,000 times this past year; 653,990 of those were student visits.
BUSINESS SERVICES Business Services contributed to the Organizational Excellence Business Process Improvement Project for Travel and Entertainment by providing training on the PrePurchasing system, participating in discussions of best practices and developing templates to improve efficiencies.
EQUESTRIAN CENTER The Equestrian Center saw more than 24,000 hours of participation, through a combination of group and private lessons, the Guardian Angel program, boarding activity, and Sport Clubs participation.
CALIFORNIA AGGIE MARCHING BAND California Aggie Marching Band grew to an all time high of 322 members, making it the second largest collegiate marching organization in California.
FITNESS AND WELLNESS Fitness and Wellness saw more than 42,000 hours of participation through a combination of Group Exercise, Instructional Series, Personal Training, Fit for Life, and Custom Fitness programs.
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING Communications and Marketing increased engagement across all nine Campus Recreation and Unions Facebook pages, reaching 17,000 fans.
Fitness and Wellness also partnered with Student Housing on “Healthy in the Halls” to engage new students in wellness activities and inform them about wellness resources on campus.
The ARC rebranded membership to re-index the structure against student fees and provide greater awareness of the programs and services available. AQUATICS Hickey Pool saw 25,745 visitors and Recreation Pool saw 33,751 visitors. Aquatics conducted more than 180 red shirt drills and 300 evaluations over the past year for lifeguards to practice life-saving skills and get feedback.
Building and Event Services hosted 2,595 events in the Memorial Union, Silo and Putah Creek Lodge, and more than 225 large-scale events in the Pavilion, including the chancellor’s New Student Celebration and nine UC Davis commencement ceremonies.
Hours of Participation 20,000
24,000
42,000
hours of Craft hours of participation hours of participation in Fitness Center classes in Equestrian Center and Wellness programs. and studio time. programs. 13
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CRAFT CENTER The Craft Center saw nearly 50,000 visitors and completed nearly 20,000 hours of classes and studio time. The Craft Center also partnered with the UC Davis Confucius Institute in promoting Chinese culture to the community by offering Chinese paper-cutting workshops.
60,000
65,000
hours of participation in Youth Programs Summer Camps.
hours of participation at the Memorial Union Games Area.
FITNESS AND WELLNESS CONT. Fitness and Wellness staff, in partnership with the Transfer Reentry Veterans Center on campus, created a yoga class for student veterans tailored for their specific post-service needs.
MOBILITY ASSISTANCE SHUTTLE Mobility Assistance Shuttle provided more than 5,000 rides on campus to 185 students, staff and faculty members with temporary or permanent disabilities.
INTRAMURAL SPORTS Intramural (IM) Sports saw an increase in participation in the Residence Hall League, a program developed in partnership with Student Housing, with more than 2,000 games engaging more than 4,300 student participants.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Outdoor Adventures took 1,099 participants on 145 trips in backpacking, rafting, rock climbing, white water kayaking, sea kayaking and winter snow activities, with 576 days in the field.
IM Sports managed more than 7,000 games throughout the year, engaging about 25% of the student population and a combined total of almost 9,000 unique participants (students, faculty, staff and alumni). MEMORIAL UNION GAMES AREA The Games Area saw more than 65,000 student participation hours through a combination of bowling, billiards, and arcade and lounge use. The Games Area also partnered with Student Housing to develop residence hall bowling leagues and a billiards tournament, promoting a sense of community among students.
Outdoor Adventures also taught 1,214 participants in 144 healthcare classes.
SPORT CLUBS Sport Clubs participation totaled nearly 225,000 hours, including over 175,000 hours in club practices, 20,000 hours dedicated to 160 home events, and 30,000 hours dedicated to 308 away events. Sport Clubs also implemented an online training video to improve safety for teams traveling to away events.
YOUTH PROGRAMS Youth Programs saw their largest summer enrollment yet, at 4,315 total participants, adding up to more than 60,000 hours of participation. Youth Programs also launched a new Diabetes Camp in partnership with UC Davis Children’s Hospital, teaching children ages 6–12 with type 1 diabetes how to manage their blood sugar levels and maintain healthy, active lifestyles.
225,000 hours of participation in Sport Clubs, with 175,000 hours of practice, 20,000 hours at home events, and 30,000 hours at away events.
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Collaborative Partners and Advisory Councils Building Partnerships Through Teamwork Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU) partnered with Team Davis this year to create two programs that encourage professional and social relationships between young adults with special needs and UC Davis students. Team Davis is a non-profit organization that supports children and adults with developmental, cognitive and/or physical disabilities around Davis. Their vision aligns with CRU department goals of community and inclusivity. Together, we launched WorkAbility, a career development program, and Ags United, an Intramural (IM) Sports program, to promote integrated work and play on the UC Davis campus.
Ags United facilitates new friendships too, through an IM Sports program modeled after
Unified Sports, an international program developed by Special Olympics to promote social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences. Ags United teams are an integrated mix of UC Davis students and Team Davis members, who compete sideby-side in games on the UC Davis campus. In its inaugural year, Ags United offered soccer in fall 2013, basketball in winter 2014 and softball in spring 2014. UC Davis student Daniel Walker, an ARC member services lead and office and facility assistant, explained why he volunteered to play for Ags United: “I wanted to help give back. We don’t get to do this very often, so I jumped at the opportunity.”
Division of Student Affairs Education Abroad Program Employee Health Services Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Facilities Management Financial Aid and Scholarships Fleet Services Graduate Medical Education Graduate School of Management Graduate Student Association Greek Life Grounds and Landscape Services Human Resources Information and Educational Technology, Academic Technology Services Intercollegiate Athletics Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center (LGBTQIARC)
Materiel Management Museum of Wildlife and Fish Biology Office of the University Registrar Retiree Center Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science Safety Services Services for International Students and Scholars Staff Assembly Student Academic Success Center Student Affairs Research and Student Disability Center Student Health and Counseling Services Student Health and Wellness Center Student Housing Student Judicial Affairs Team Davis The California Aggie The Coffee House Transportation and Parking Services
Introduced in December 2013, UC Davis WorkAbility pairs young adults with special needs together with ARC staff in specific job capabilities. The program creates an inclusive environment and provides a unique development experience for all involved. The participants with special needs learn job skills that prepare them for unassisted employment opportunities in the future, and the ARC student staff are better equipped to serve differently abled patrons. Both populations enjoy increased interaction and new friendships with a different group of peers.
Collaborative Partners Academic and Staff Assistance Program Accounting and Financial Services Associated Students of UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology C.N. Gorman Museum Cal Aggie Alumni Association Campus Planning and Community Resources Center Center for Equine Health Center for Leadership Learning Center for Student Involvement Center for Watershed Sciences City of Davis and Community Services College of Engineering Computer Science Conference and Event Services Cross Cultural Center Dateline UC Davis Design and Construction Management
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2013–2014 Campus Unions and Recreation Board The Campus Unions and Recreation Board (CURB) advises the Chancellor, through the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, on the management, operations, budgetary priorities and capital improvements of the Department of Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU), as well as the UC Davis Stores, a primary source of income for CRU. In addition, CURB oversees the allocation of the Student Activities and Services Initiative (SASI) fee to Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA), Intramural (IM) Sports, Sport Clubs, and recreation services, including the review and approval of annual SASI Consumer Price Index adjustments. The Board operates with two sub-committees: the Bookstore Advisory Council and Campus Recreation Advisory Council. Membership includes: 10 Students (two Graduate/Professional Students, seven Undergraduate Students, one undergraduate student chair), one Academic Senate Member or designee, one Academic Federation Member or designee, one Staff Member at large, one Staff Assembly designee and nine Ex-Officio non-voting members. The Board meets three to four times per quarter, as do the two Committees.
UC Davis Arboretum UC Davis Earth and Planetary Sciences UC Davis Extension UC Davis Fire Department UC Davis Health System UC Davis Police Department UC Davis School of Education UC Davis School of Medicine UC Davis Stores Undergraduate Admissions University Dining Services Utilities Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology Women’s Resources and Research Center WorkLife and Wellness
Campus Unions and Recreation Board Kabir Kapur, Chair Sam Sugarman (Interim Chair, Winter Qtr) Paige Del Rio, Student Nicole Kenley, Student Colton Khan, Student Shehzad Lokhandwalla, Student Ishmael Pluton, Student Rylan Schaeffer, Student Tiffany Siu, Student Sonia Travaglini, Student Peter Motekaitis, Faculty Gerry Puckett, Faculty Paul Cody, Staff Joseph Lee, Staff
Equestrian Center Advisory Council Claire Doidic, Student Emma Inman, Student Kendel Shapses, Student
Campus Recreation Advisory Council Ishmael Pluton, Co-Chair Sam Sugarman, Co-Chair Alycia Cook, Student Nate Hanford, Student Robyn Huey, Student Taylor Jern, Student Scott Torres, Student Tom Famula, Faculty Kathy Smith, Staff
Sport Clubs Advisory Council Scott Torres, Chair Miles Britton, Student Amy Corstorphine, Student Alexa Johnson, Student Hannah Mitchell, Student Jenna Schurr, Student Aleya Spielman, Student
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Forging Ahead
From left to right: A proposed 3,500-square-foot expansion on the second floor for cardio equipment; another proposed 11,600-square-foot expansion into the courtyard for Fitness and Wellness programming; and a proposed 4,400-square-foot expansion on the west side of the building for a cycling studio.
ARC EXPANSION PROJECT Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU) is planning a renovation of the ARC, an initiative designed to respond to the needs of a rapidly growing student population and to align with the vision of the 2020 Initiative. The renovation is set to begin in 2015–2016. The proposed addition of approximately 20,000 square feet would provide space for expanded fitness, cardio and functional training, a larger group cycling studio, and a dedicated boxing training area and rebound wall space.
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The ARC’s sleek new entrance seamlessly complements the building’s innovative design. Allowing for more natural lighting, a spacious patio and an easier navigation flow for students, this entrance embodies the progressive vision of the 2020 Initiative.
MEMORIAL UNION RENEWAL PROJECT In the coming year, Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU) will continue work on the Memorial Union Renewal Project, in Improved circulation and wayfinding for pedestrians and a new, windowed, two-story lobby in the north face of the Memorial Union.
conjunction with Design and Construction Management. The renovations, slated to begin with the East wing closure at the end of fall 2014, followed by the start of construction at the end of winter 2015, are aimed at enriching the UC Davis student experience. This project will make the historic Memorial Union a more dynamic environment and integral on-campus destination for students and others in the UC Davis community.
The interior of the new two-story lobby, with expanded lounge and study space. Similar spaces will be added throughout the Memorial Union as part of the renovations.
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURES MOVE After 40 years in its previous location at the Silo complex, Campus Recreation and Unions’ Outdoor Adventures moved to the former Rec Pool Lodge in October 2013. The capital development plan represents a significant commitment to reinvest in the new Outdoor Adventures Center to meet the programming and administrative needs of Outdoor Adventures and to create a comfortable, welcoming and active environment for students. Future plans include adding a dedicated warehouse, revitalizing the space directly
The move provided new dedicated classroom space, improved office space, a new rental center, and easy access for rental pickups and drop-offs.
outside for a site-specific bouldering garden and slack-line course, and reinvesting in equipment for rentals and trip use.
RECREATION POOL RENOVATION PROJECT In an effort to create a more modern, studentfocused recreation pool, Campus Recreation and Unions (CRU) is in the initial planning stages of a new two-pool model that will The proposal includes a new lap swim area for Sport Clubs practices, Aquatics fitness classes, swim lessons and more.
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provide year-round access for a variety of recreation programming and leisure activities.
CREDITS PROJECT MANAGERS Andy Davis Jennifer Eting PROJECT EDITORS Leopoldo Guerrero Annie Wormhoudt CONTRIBUTORS Serena Chew Ashley Clark Andrew Lee DESIGN Chris Compoginis Monica Hsu Hannah Kan Hung Pham Carmen Romo PHOTOGRAPHY Ed Ju Stephen Kui Vincent Sosa 20
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