Student Employee Handbook

Well-Being & Recreation: Campus Recreation, Health Promotion, and Business Operations

This handbook outlines departmental policies and expectations for Well-Being & Recreation student employees. Each student employee will be responsible for the content outlined in this handbook.  

Specific areas will publish additional information that contains job specific roles and responsibilities. Be sure to read department-wide information as well as information specific to your area.  

If at any time you have any questions regarding the content mentioned in this handbook, direct them to your immediate supervisor.  

Welcome

Congratulations on joining our Well-Being & Recreation team! You are now part of a diverse department that spans multiple programs and facilities all designed to serve the students, employees, and community of Ohio University. 
 
While this handbook and the area-specific information and training you receive will address specific expectations for your employment, I encourage you to never lose sight of the following three things: 

  1. The work that you do matters and how you do your work makes the difference. Take pride in your effort and attitude. 
  2. Your opinions, perspective and voice matter. Look all around you, identify opportunities for improvement and share them. Great ideas come from all levels so whether you are new to the staff or a returning veteran, you have the opportunity and invitation to make a difference. 
  3. The professional staff are here to support you, through your employment and your education. Your development and learning are at the heart of what we do. If, at any time, you have questions, face challenges, or need guidance we are here. 

 
We are excited for you to be a part of Well-Being & Recreation and look forward to a great year! Go Bobcats! 

—Mark Ferguson, Assistant Vice President, Well-Being

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Department Information: 
Well-Being & Recreation

Mission Statement
Well-Being and Recreation fosters health and well-being across the OHIO Community through inclusion, engagement and empowerment.
Vision Statement
A catalyst for well-being that is accessible to all.
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Division of Student Affairs

Well-Being & Recreation falls under the Division of Student Affairs (DOSA), along with many other departments, all working educate and empower students, foster inclusive communities, and make OHIO strong.

 Division of Student Affairs 

If you have any questions throughout your employment, please contact your immediate supervisor, or the department’s Business Office, at CampusRecHR@ohio.edu. 

  • Thrive

    THRIVE is OHIO’s student-focused well-being initiative. We understand that no two students or their relationship with well-being are exactly alike, and college life can sometimes be busy and stressful. By providing services, events and programs that show genuine CARE for our students, OHIO encourages every Bobcat to CONNECT with their University community and individualize and prioritize well-being actions, so they can THRIVE.

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